Chapter 19: Unexpected

How the hell did this happen? Tia thought to herself as she laid naked right next to Rocket with only a blanket covering them. Their afternoon had be beautiful, the cafe he had taken her to was sweet and served delicious food , then after they we done they had gone for a walk along the beach, honestly, the sun made the clear blue sea glitter. Holding each other hands; it was like a wonderful dream. All the trouble started when...

"I want to show you something." Rocket suddenly broke, breaking Tia trance for the clear blue ocean. Before she had a chance to ask what Rocket placed a delicate finger on her lips and gently pulled her towards the cliffs that stood at the end of the beach. She could remember gripping on to his hand for dear life when he led her on the rocky trail and up the cliff side. But she soon got used to it and knowing that Rocket wouldn't let any harm come to her, she let Rocket guide her to the destination. "Here we are." Tia heard his voice echo because of the cave entrance that appeared out of nowhere. As soon as she entered it, Tia saw the place had been down up with football posters of Rocket's uncle and father when they played for the old Akillian football team. There were also holes craved into the walls and a small mattress with blankets on top.

"This place is amazing." Tia laughed as she circled the place. Hearing Rocket laugh, Tia turn to look at the glitter of happiness shining for his beautiful hazel eyes. "What?" She questioned. Rocket just shrugged and placed his hands inside his pockets, walking around the cave for a moment before turning back to her.

"I'm glad you like the place." He smiled, before moving over to the darkest corner of the room. Tia saw him reach for something but couldn't see what it was until he turned back to her again. "Drink?" He gestured, holding the drink up. Slowly, she nodded, letting Rocket guide her over to the mattress.

"I can't believe you have a mini fridge."Tia finally exclaimed as she placed herself down next to him. Rocket just shrugged (again) moving his arm her shoulder and drawing her closer to his chest. Tia was glad to fold into his warm embrace. For a while they just chatted, allowing Rocket to explain why he had his own cave and also Tia telling him what subjects she was hoping to take at her new collage. Then one drink went by, then another and then another. From then on everything got a bit more; passionate. A sudden boldness came over Tia as she learnt up and attached her lips to his. Blazing heat over came both of them, as their hands moved up and down each other bodies, slowly removing their clothes...

Tia was broken from her thoughts when she felt Rocket began to stir next to her. Calmly, she watched Rockets eyes flutter open and look straight into hers. He seemed confused for a second and carefully took in his surroundings before looking back at her.

"Oh!" Was the only thing Rocket was able to mutter out. Tia wasn't sure how to react to his statement. In the end, all she could do was hit him on the chest. "Hey! What was that for?" Rocket demanded, rubbing his bare chest, which nearly made Tia jumped on him for the second time.

"We just had sex and all you can say is oh?" She inquired angrily, heaving a heavy sigh, Rocket popped himself up on his arm, so he could get a better look at her.

"Ok, it was the best experience in my whole life," Pausing for a second he learnt forwards and whispered. "I would like to do it for a second time." Shivers ran up and down Tia's spine like lightening, sending her into overdrive.

"I wouldn't mind you doing it a third time, maybe even a fourth." She replied with a cheeky grin on her face. But all of a sudden Rockets face seemed to turn serious and sad at the same time.

"I didn't hurt you did I." He suddenly asked, sending Tia into shock. Why would he think that? Tia thought, it was the first time she had felt any kind of pleasure. However, thinking this made Tia realise why he thought this. Taking his hand in hers she kissed sweetly before placing his soft skin against her cheek and looking back into his eyes.

"Never." She whispered, kissing him again. Tia felt his lips move into smile, knowing the subject was over and done with, allowing the rest of their time together to be amazing.

"I had a great time." Tia smiled, once Rocket had stopped in front of her new home, it was now nearly evening (they would of been back sooner if Rocket hadn't been too busying making love to her for the third time) she was about to leave when she felt something warm grabbed her wrist.

"Forgetting something." Rocket commented. The blond girl could only stare at him in confusion, until he tapped his lips. Giggling, Tia learnt forward and brushed her lips against his, making Rocket shiver in excitement, as Tia continued to tease him. Finally, closing the gap, Rocket closed his hand around her neck and leaned in. Even though it was a short kiss it still left both of two love birds breathless. "I'll call you." He smiled, Tia nodded and this time didn't have any trouble getting out of the car –which she kind of regretted since she wanted another kiss- walking slowly up the path. Rocket made sure she was inside the house before setting off again. Inside Tia pinched herself, nope! Defiantly wasn't dreaming, she sang to herself, taking her heels off and placed them on to the shoe rack. For a moment she couldn't help but study it. For a house with two (now three) people living in it they have a lot of shoes. At the very top she spotted a pair of brown shoes' that looked completely battered. Well that's strange? She wondered, noticing the other shoes were in clean and perfect condition. Stepping on to her tip-toes, she reached as high as she could. Grabbing it, she pulled one of the tattered shoes done for closer inspection but clicking noises caught her attention. Shocked, Tia looked up to see the shoe rack move to the side and in its placed displayed a small room, about the size of a cupboard with walls covered in different knives, guns and... A sword! There was even a tuxedo in the middle of the back wall; it had the whole secret agent get up inside.

"Oops!" Tia stuttered with her mouth hanging open in disbelief. She wasn't sure what to do –it wasn't everyday you walked into a secret room filled with all this kind of stuff- Tia wanted to shut it up again and pretend she never saw it but she didn't know how.

"I see you found my hidden stash." A male voice called out behind her suddenly, making Tia scream out a little in fright. Spinning around to face the voice, she released it was Sonny Blackbones who had caught her. Busted! Tia's mind echoed; as she tried to hide the embarrassing blush that was threatening to keep on to her cheeks. The new father figure in her life stood there with a mocking smile on his face like was trying to hide his laugh.

"Sonny! You scared me half to death. I... I..." Trying to find words to explain her actions but found her tongue tied. However, Sonny just laughed at her speechlessness. Taking the shoe from her slender hand and replaced it on top of the rack, which (ironically) hid the all of the secret agent stuff behind the shoe rack. Just as I thought things couldn't get any weirder, Tia sighed to herself silently, as Sonny began to interrogate her about her date.

Sliding on to the couch with nothing but a pair of baggy trousers on and a diet coke in his hand, he flipped on the T.V; nothing really bothering what was on but he felt too tired to do anything else. He considered having a beer but the headache he had got from the last couple of cans just disappeared, so he was in no rush to get another one so soon. Probably not the best idea to drive home either, he considered to himself but then again he had driven a tank while bleeding half to death and nobody got hurt; well excepted the people he intended to hurt. Still, probably shouldn't make a habit of it. Thinking back to how many drinks he had and the consequences it led to, Tia suddenly popped into his mind, letting his mind dream back to the wonderful moments he had shared with his bright angel; he remembered the fiery touch her hands made against his skin when she was feeling his body and the pleasurable moans she made when he moved in and out of her. Thinking about it just made Rocket tickle pink with enjoyment. The ringing from the telephone caught his attention, forcing him to leave his happy place.

"Hello." He sang cheerfully when he picked up the phone. However, his happy mood began to turn sour once he heard the news. "WHAT?" He cried out, fury burned with in him as he leaped to his feet, unable to control his anger Rocket slammed the phone back on to the stand and began grabbing clean clothes and his gun before zooming out of the house and racing towards his workplace; he needed to clean this up and fast.

Tia knew something was wrong the moment the atmosphere around Sonny suddenly changed. He had been happy, until the phone rang and he had gone to answer it; coming back with a grim expression on his face. His mood seemed to lighten up a little when Mei and D'jok came to drop off Rosie. At their arrival, Tia guessed the news that Sonny had got spread over to his son and future daughter in law as well, since they were wearing the same grim expressions but were doing their best to cover them up.

"Aren't you staying?" She asked confused, since Mary told her that every Sunday the whole family would come around for tea.

"Sorry Tia duty calls." D'jok smiled apologetically, while he gave his daughter a small kiss on the head and gave her a firm speech to be good when he and mummy were away. Which was kind of funny since Rosie was too busy playing with her rattle to be listening to him, plus she was two; she properly had no idea what he was saying anyway.

"But before go..." Mei spoke with an inquiring tone set into it. "How did you date with Rocket go?" Tia shook her head, not knowing if it was the spy Mei that wanted to know or the girly Mei; in the end she chose the girly side.

"It was great." Tia simply stated, giving a simple shrug but the small smile on her face –that Mei did not fail to miss- gave away that there was more to it than just being 'great'. Mei shot D'jok a look that read 'if you don't give me information from Rocket then no more sex' this was later confirmed by a small salute from D'jok who looked quite scared all of a sudden. Tia wanted to ask what was going on but saw they were in a bit of a rush so she let it go; for now. The rest of the night was weird; they went through the usual routine: help make dinner, have dinner, clean up dishes, put Rosie to bed and then watched an old movie on the television. When the time came for them to go to bed, Sonny followed her to her room.

"We need to meet up with Brim Simbra tomorrow." He calmly stated to Tia. Realising what Sonny meant, Tia mentally slapped herself, she had forgotten that she needed to visit Brim Simbra at least once a week to control her flux. Is that what he's been getting upset about? Tia wondered, but seeing the dark shadows under his eyes Tia knew it was something else. She nodded to his comment and was about to go to her room when Sonny suddenly pulled her into a hug. "You know I would never let anything bad happen to you." He whispered. The emotion in his voice touched Tia greatly, as she hugged him back.

"Yes." Was all she could say as a reply, not able to find any other words. Sonny let her go with a small smile on her face and let her go to bed. When she lay down and took in what Sonny had said, she couldn't help but wonder... Is he still after me?