The Truth about Ohana
Chapter Ten
Zebraboymom
Disclaimer: They do not belong to me. I would love to write for them though.
Author Notes: Steve has an idea about how to help Kono. It will either change things or make things a whole lot worse. We all know Steve is a man of action, not timid when it comes to making a decision.
Steve went into the kitchen, popped a beer open and walked out to sit on the steps leading down to the beach.
He wanted to give Kono some space, but not too much. She was like him and he knew it was too easy for her to get in her head and talk herself into things. Tomorrow he had a plan, but he would have to get busy early if he was going to make it work.
Thirty minutes later he closed everything up for the night and went to join Kono. He climbed into bed with her and turned to find her back to him.
Oh no you don't.
He rolled over on his side and very carefully pulled her into his embrace with an arm around her waist. He knew she was awake as she stiffened when he snuggled up to her. He nuzzled his nose into her hair and whispered into her hair.
"Listen to me Kono and stop fighting me. You are home for me. It doesn't matter where we are, that is home. This…us….is real and even if we spend the rest of our lives here, we have a future as long as we are together. I am going to convince you of that no matter what you say."
He pulled her fiercely to him and wrapped both arms around her until she was cocooned in his embrace.
"I am never letting you go, so get used to the idea that you are stuck with me."
He turned her face gently back to face him and wiped her tear-streaked face.
"I love you Kono. I love you with everything I have. Do you understand?"
Kono could only nod her head.
Steve captured her lips in a soft, gentle kiss and snuggled her in his arms.
To his relief she laid her hand over his where it was splayed across her stomach and sighed.
Before he knew it she was sound asleep.
It had been six months since they left their homes and their lives.
The next morning Steve slipped out of bed before Kono even got up and left a note taped to the bathroom mirror.
Be back soon. Had to run an errand.
Love you, Steve
Kono was out surfing when Steve came back and he smiled knowing the timing was perfect. He opened the small box he held in his hand and took out the object before he undid his dog tags and added it to the chain. Reclosing it, he grabbed his board and headed out into the surf.
Kono smiled softly at Steve as he paddled up to her sitting in the calm waters outside the waves.
"Where've you been McGarrett? Don't we do everything together? I was worried when I woke up and you were gone this morning. I was afraid I'd chased you away. Steve, about the things I said last night…"
"Kono, stop right there. You're always so sure of yourself and you have been amazing through this whole thing. It's okay to crack just a little bit under all the pressure. Just know that I love you and no matter what, we are in this together…always. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
"Always?"
"Kono, I want to marry you."
"What?"
"You heard me."
"Steve…I…"
Steve reached for his dog tags and pulled them off. He held the ring out for Kono to see.
Her eyes were saucers as she looked at the ring and then at Steve.
"Is that a…?"
"Not yet. How about we cal it a promise ring until we get off this island and then we can make it official."
He saw Kono visibly relax.
"Okay then."
Steve undid the chain and slipped the ring off and onto Kono's left ring finger.
He closed the chain and put it back over his neck before pulling her close to his board and kissing her.
"Okay, I think I'm in danger of not making it back to shore at this point."
"Don't worry, I'll catch you."
"You always do."
Steve's smile was wide and dimply.
"Yep. Always will."
They took the wave together and then Steve chased her into the house before he swept her up and carried her to the shower.
After spending the day "indoors" the two of them lay twined together on the now completely destroyed bedcovers smiling.
Steve looked down at her rumpled hair.
"Tired?"
"You're ready for more already?"
"What can I say? I'll always want you. I could definitely sleep though."
It was as their lips met for another deeply satisfying kiss that the burn phone went off.
"Why would Danno call this late at night?"
Steve picked up and turned it on speakerphone.
"Hey man, don't you ever sleep?"
"Not tonight I don't. Steve, you and Kono have to get out of there now!"
"Why? What's happened?"
"Some woman was on a shopping trip in Waikiki and saw an old flier the police had posted of you guys. She went to the police and told them you guys are her neighbors. The police are on their way and if they know, you can be sure the remaining Yakusa members know as well."
Steve and Kono started dressing as Danny continued.
"Get out of there and hide for a couple of hours, then go to Kiowea Beach Park and we'll pick you up in a blue Stingray. Steve be careful, but get out as fast as you can."
"Okay. We'll see you soon."
"Yeah. Be careful you guys."
Steve hung up and grabbed his gun. They looked around. They'd have to come back later for their stuff. There wasn't even time to pack a bag. They locked up and climbed on the motorcycle. It was a clear night and the roads were empty so they made great time heading down the highway.
Kono wrapped her arms tightly around Steve and snuggled up to him as they sped down the coastline. They were going home…finally, but under the worst possible circumstances.
There was no doubt in her mind that Cassandra had spilled the beans about them. The woman was a busybody for sure. As hard as it had been to stay at the beach house, she still had such wonderful memories of their time and their life there. She would miss the slow quietness, but still yearned to be back at her job.
It only took about half an hour to get close to the beach park and Kono watched as Steve turned off into a grove of trees and drove the motorcycle deep into the overgrowth. He found a space under an overhang and pulled the cycle up short, cutting the engine and putting down the kickstand.
He reached around and pulled Kono forward onto his lap, holding her close and just breathing her in. He found her lips in the darkness and they kissed like it was their last time.
Steve pulled back, breathless and looked at her upturned face in the moonlight.
"Kono, I don't know what's going to happen. I don't know if they will be followed. I don't think we were followed, but things are up for grabs right now. I want you to know that I love you so much and one way or another we are going to end this once and for all."
"Agreed. I want a life with you. I want our life back on Oahu. I love you too and I want to marry you on our island with our family and friends present. I miss Danny and I miss Chin."
Steve pulled a blanket out of the saddlebags and spread it on the ground. They laid down in the moonlight and held each other, whispering softly and talking about the changes in their relationship.
Steve kept things focused on the future to keep both their minds off the inevitable.
Kono looked at her watch and showed it to Steve. It was 3:00 in the morning. The boat would be there in less than half an hour.
"We need to start walking to the beach. You ready?"
"Yes."
They put the blanket away and held hands as they walked through the trees, avoiding coming out into the open until they were certain they heard the sound of a boat approaching the pier that reached out into the water.
They broke out of cover and ran across the grass onto the pier.
Steve was nervous as they ran forward. What if it wasn't Danny and Chin? It was too dark to see and they had turned off their running lights. The boat looked blue in the moonlight as they got closer and then Steve saw two familiar men watching them as they approached.
Chin jumped out and caught Kono as she ran into his arms.
"Cousin."
"Oh Chin. I've missed you."
Danny urged them on.
"Get on board. We have to get out of here now."
They jumped into the boat and Danny clasped Steve's hand before they went into a slapping hug.
"I've missed you man, so much."
Chin started up the motor and they quickly headed away from the park and towards the open sea.
"Why don't you guys go downstairs and get some rest. I'll get us to a quiet slip on the far side of Honolulu and we'll talk then."
Steve and Kono nodded before they slipped downstairs and collapsed onto the bed in the main cabin. They had very little sleep and had been very active before they went to sleep, so coming down from the adrenaline they fell asleep in under five minutes.
The sound of the motor being cut and the bumps of the boat against the slip they were coming into woke the pair and they sat up waiting for the guys to join them.
They say side by side on the bed holding hands and it was not lost on the faces of their teammates. Danny spoke first.
"So, am I to understand that things have changed between you two these last few months?"
Steve smiled down at the ring on Kono's finger.
"You could say that."
Chin followed his eyes to the ring.
"Does this mean…?"
"Sort of."
"Sort of? What does that mean?"
"We're calling it a promise ring until this whole thing gets resolved."
"But in the future…?"
Steve and Kono got lost in each other's smiles.
"Yeah."
"See Chin…not totally unexpected. I knew you two were meant for each other."
"Right."
"It's true. Chin and I talked about it after the last couple of phone calls."
Kono grinned.
"Well, they are detectives."
"Okay, back to the problem at hand. What's going on?"
A/N: More action in the next chapter. The fabulous four are back together kicking butt.