My first thoughts about tonights episode. Seriously, First thing that popped into my head when it was over. Also, Im I the only one who thinks its weird watching CG not act blind? And when the camera focused on the back of Auggie's jeans...and when he was playing with his knife? *faints*
Auggie frowned slightly as he walked down the hallway to his office. After coming home from his "vacation", all he wanted to do was go home, get drunk, and sleep. Specifically, in that order. That was, until Annie called him, saying that she needed a favor. He had been tempted to tell her no, but she reminded him that since she had helped him out, he owed her one. Which was why he was at the DPD at two in the morning.
"Annie? Are you here, Angel?"
His only answer was silence. Shrugging it off, he found his chair and decided to wait for her. That's when he realized how incredibly tired he was. Coming down from the adrenaline high, combined with the lateness of the hour hit him like a ton of bricks. He was asleep within five minutes. That's when Annie struck.
The first thing Auggie awoke to the sound of repetitive, rapid tapping. A sound he always associated with Annie. She was mad about something. The second thing he noticed was that he couldn't move. At all. He struggled slightly and felt tight, constricting bands about his body, arms, and legs. What was going on? Was he...
"DUCK TAPE? Really Annie? Duck tape? What the Hell?"
Annie leaned against the wall casually. "Yes, duck tape. I have alot of things to get off my chest, and you might not want to hear all of them, but you will."
He shifted in his chair as much as the tape would allow and smirked in her general direction. "Well you know Annie, I am more than open to the suggestion, if you know what I mean."
Annie wasn't having any of that. "I am serious August Anderson. I am going to talk and you will listen...or else."
His expression changed minutely. "Or else what Miss. Walker?"
His only answer was the sound of Annie stretching the Duck Tape, her meaning perfectly clear. He swallowed slightly. "Alright Annie. I'll listen."
She put the Duck Tape down. "That's more like it. First of all, who the hell is Franka! You just hop in bed with any woman who catches your eye? Scratch that, any woman you think looks good or shows the slightest bit of interest?"
Auggie opened his mouth to speak but he was cut off by Annie continuing her tirade.
"And what was that half-assed goodbye? The one time you do say goodbye, its just full of 'I'm sorries' you seemed to be sorry about everything! Well, yes you are sorry, but I still care about you! The same way you care about me, or at least I thought you did!"
Auggie tried to speak again, in order to defend himself but was cut off yet again.
"I have shared everything with you! Every detail, about my traveling, about Ben, about everything! Is the idea of sharing something personal with me so repulsive? Or is the problem that I share too much?"
Auggie didn't bother trying to say anything, he just let her continue with her rant.
And what is with not saying goodbye to me? It is common courtesy, but apparently your mother didn't raise you right! You don't need to finish a conversation! All you need is to get your information and go! Is a goodbye too much to ask or am I just not worth it!"
Auggie hung his head slightly. He could hear the un-shed tears in her voice. He knew that after all he had put her through, she deserved an explanation. He waited a moment longer to make sure she was done before speaking.
"I am so sorry, Annie." she snorted at this, and he pointedly ignored it. "I mean it. I do care about you. More than anyone here. The reason I asked for your help is that you are the only one I really trust, and I don't trust that easily. As for the idea about me not sharing with you, Annie, you know that all you have to do is ask. I have never hidden anything from you. Plus, I have no problem with you sharing with me. Its what friends do."
Annie turned away from Auggie. For the first time since meeting him, she was glad that he couldn't see her. Or the tears that coursed down her face.
"As for not saying goodbye, I will never say goodbye too you again." He heard her shoes scrape on the floor as she spun around to face him. "Before you start up again, let me finish. I will never say goodbye because it will never be goodbye. I will always come back to you, no matter what."
These last word were said with such quiet conviction, Annie completely broke down. She could barely see as she cut the tape that secured Auggie to the chair. Once he was free, he stood, and silently folded Annie in his arms. "Lets go home, Annie Angel." he whispered into her hair.
As the two walked out of the building, arm in arm, Annie looked at him sideways. "You never did tell me about Franka."
Auggie flushed slightly. "Well, its a long story..."
Hope you all enjoyed this story! By the way, the line he said about 'never saying goodbye' came straight from my husband. He always told me that before deploying. Also, considering how few reviews I got for Smut 1 and 2, I will not be writing anymore of them. Sorry. If you did like them, you should have left a review. My mystery beta is dispointed too.