Hello all!

This is my version of the i-pod challenge, I wrote down the songs that randomly played and created stories inspired by them. They are stand alones but also act as fragments for a longer story. Phoenix and Edgeworth are at the centre but other characters do feature as a running theme is the importance of the different relationships in one's life.

I hope you enjoy and any feedback is much appreciated.

Peace Out

QE xxx

Romeo and Juliet

'I can't do the talk like they talking on the tv,

And I can't do a love song like the way its meant to be.

I can't do everything but I'd do anything for you,

I can't do anything except be in love with you.'

-Dire Straits (Steve Knightly cover version)

"I'll miss you," Phoenix said softly, gently trailing his hand down his lover's bare chest that he was resting his head on.

"I'll miss you too." Edgeworth replied, kissing the defence attorney's forehead, stroking the spiky hair that nuzzled his chest.

"I wish you weren't going for so long."

"I know," the prosecutor sighed, holding him tightly, "it's a great opportunity but a month without seeing you is going to be so hard."

Phoenix rested his head on his lovers shoulder and snuggled tightly into him, hiding his watery eyes, wanting to support Edgeworth but devastated he would be the other side of the world for a month, especially after the hell they'd gone through to actually be together at last.

"Please let me take you to the airport tomorrow, I want to say goodbye to you properly, like a real couple would, especially after all we've been through to actually be together."

Edgeworth sighed guiltily and said softly, "the press will be everywhere you know that, we'll be all over the gossip sites, the papers, now is not the time. You know some of them have still got a target on my back."

"We're lovers not criminals," Phoenix said angrily, turning away, "I'm sick of hiding. I'm not going to see you for a month, I want to kiss my boyfriend goodbye at the airport not release a bomb. Its like you're ashamed of me."

"I'm not ashamed of you Phoenix, I love you, you know that." Edgeworth said feeling terribly guilty as he looked sadly at Phoenix's back.

"You have a funny way of showing it." His words were a short snap as he hunched his body away defensively.

"Don't be mad," Edgeworth said softly, turning over and wrapping his arms around Phoenix, bringing him into his body. Although he initially lay stiff, Phoenix soon pressed his back into his lover's chest, still pouting sadly. "One day we can show the world our love, just not right now."

"You've been saying that for months."

"I know," Edgeworth sighed feeling even guiltier when Phoenix furiously wiped his eyes, refusing to turn over and look at him, "one day darling I promise. I love you, more than anything, that's all that matters, we're finally together, where we were meant to be. Now this is our last night together, please lets not spend it awkwardly spooning, hug me back, let me see your beautiful face."

Phoenix shifted his weight but didn't turn over, still lying stiffly, trying not to cry. Edgeworth pouted and gently kissed his neck, "please darling," he whispered almost begging. With a sad sigh, Phoenix turned over and wrapped his arms around Edgeworth, burying his head in his chest, his eyes still a little wet, no longer trying to fight the tears.

"I love you, so much Phoenix." Edgeworth said holding him tight, closing his eyes as he inhaled the scent of his lover, the faint note of coffee and his musky cologne bringing tears to his eyes knowing this would be the last time he held him in a while.

"Love you too," Phoenix murmured almost inaudibly, closing his own eyes as he sank into his warm embrace trying to hold back the tears that they were still hiding their love from the world and Edgeworth didn't seem to be in a rush to reveal it.

Thanks for reading!

xxx