Supercrossed.

I don't own anything.

All mistakes are my own.

Yum! Skittles .. TASTE THE RAINBOW!

Update 1of3.

I don't know much about the mechanical side of cars, I know a little but not enough so it's all made up, don't try it.

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Chapter Twenty-Three.

Arizona POV.

I can feel Calliope watching me, her eyes are devouring me and it's distracting. A good distraction but a distraction none-the-less. I chance a glance at her, her eyes are glued to me, a dreamy look on her face. I smile to myself and wipe the oil off my hands on the rag next to me. I turn and start my way towards her, to wrapped up in her daydream, she doesn't even notice me approach.

"What ya thinkin' bout?"

"Huh, sorry what?" She confusedly answers.

"I said, what are you thinking about?" I notice a blush spread up her neck to her cheeks as she takes me by my wrist and pulls me towards her on the fence.

"You." She simply states, a shy smile adorning her features.

"Oh yh, what about me?" I play.

"Everything, your just so amazingly perfect." She responds with a chaste kiss. I pull back and look her in the eyes.

"I love you, you know that right?" I ask as her eyes bore into mine.

"I had a feeling, yes." She jokes. I just giggle as she pulls me closer to her, me burying my face into her neck, peppering kisses up to her ear.

"I love you too." She breaths tilting her head to give me better access to her.

"Hmm, good." I respond pulling back and running my hands through her silky, raven locks. I step away and back to her car as a small pout forms on her lips at my removal. I feel her come up behind and place her hands on my hips.

"So," She says over my shoulder, resting her chin there.

"Mm?" I mumble turning my head to look at her.

"Nothing, I just wanted to hold you for a little longer." She finishes planting a kiss to my cheek. I turn in her arms and wrap mine around her neck.

I lean in planting a soft kiss to the corner of her lips before moving to her neck to breathe in her scent. I feel her lean into me, her body flush against mine as I fall back to perch on the edge of her engine. I feel her arms tighten around me as she starts to sniffle. I pull back to look at her face, her eyes filled with tears. I don't need to ask what's wrong because I already know, I'm feeling the same way. I move my hands to wipe away her falling tears before pulling her in for an affectionate kiss.

"Please don't worry, we'll figure something out. I promise." I affirm to alleviate not just her but myself as well. She just pulls me back into her embrace, immersing herself in my touch, as my hands run over her back in a soothing motion. She eventually pulls away saying that she's going to grab us a drink while I finish up her car. I watch her go keeping contact until it's necessary to let go, my hand falling back to my side as I pull myself together enough to finish what I started.

I soon connect all the right wires and bits back in place. I turn and make my way to the drivers side door, get in and turn the key. The engines soon turns over, roaring to life. My mind thinking of the inevitable departure of one, Calliope Torres tomorrow morning. My heart clenches in my chest as I feel an onslaught of tears threaten to break down the dams my eyes have built up. As my tears start to fall, I close the door, change gear and take off. I decide to fill the tank up as it's only half full and head back to house. I pull up into the barn and make my way onto the porch, Callie sitting there waiting for me.

"Hey, where have you been?" She questions concern lacing her voice.

"Just took it out for a spin, make sure everything was working alright." I lie to her, not willing to give the real reason I took off so quick. "Oh and I also filled the tank up for you."

"Thanks, but you didn't need to do that."

"I know, I wanted to."

"I made dinner." She announces changing the subject. I smile as she takes my hand and leads me into the kitchen. I gasp as I'm met with dozens of candles scattered around, flower petals leading out onto the deck. My eyes soon find my own personal goddesses. A small smile on her face.

"I just wanted to do something to say thank you for everything." She divulges quietly almost shyly. I smile as I take both her hands in mine, our eyes meeting again in the candle light.

"Thank you, it's perfect.. your perfect." I proclaim brushing my lips over hers slightly. I feel her lips turn up as my hands find her face. I pull back gently staring her deep in the eyes once again.

"I love you."

"I love you too." Silence descends before I ask what she made us to eat.

"My famous Chicken Piccata." She reveals.

"Sounds good, and smells awesome.. Lead the way."