Nephrite looked at Makoto's face. Something was bothering her.

"Makoto, did anything happen to you?"

"No," she turned and looked the other way. "I'm fine. Stop worrying about me."

"Well I'm not going to, especially if it involves you. Did you and Detective Rivera have a history?"

Makoto bolted out the bed and glared at him.

"That, Nephrite is none of your fucking business!"

Nephrite sneered.

"So, you two really did fuck. Here I am thinking he just had a simple little crush on you, but really he wanted some more."

Makoto pushed him hard in the chest.

"I can't believe you would say that to me! I'm leaving. Don't bother calling me. EVER!"

She put on her clothes and left his house; slamming the door behind her. Nephrite rubbed his cheek and laughed.

...

Makoto got into the cab and wiped the tears from her face. Why was he acting like a jerk! She mumbled the street to the cab driver and leaned against the window. (I hate everything. Why do I feel like I did with Mel? I thought I had everything under control. I'm letting my emotions get in the way. God help me.) The cab drove on through the winding streets until it reached its location. She paid her fare and got out the car. That was when she realized that she was standing in front of Andrew's house. Makoto took a deep breath and rang the doorbell. (It's now or never.)

...

Nephrite pounded on the apartment door loudly. A voice shrilled on the other side and lock could be heard. The door finally opened. In one brief moment, Nephrite grabbed the person by the neck and slammed them into the wall. Their eyes grew wide as they clawed at his hand to release the grip on their windpipe.

"Neph-rite... let... go," the person choked.

Nephrite growled and his grip grew tighter.

"Mina, you knew we would come to this sooner or later."

Mina's eyes started to dilate.

"Can't... breathe."

Nephrite let go of her throat and sneered.

"What is the point? You are not worth it."

Mina rubbed her neck and fixed her robe. Nephrite noticed the she was wearing, a light pink lace low rider and a matching pink bra.

"Ring much?" she growled.

"You got company over?" he asked.

Mina flipped him off.

"None of your damn business."

A voice came from the back room.

"Mina, I'm not done with you."

Nephrite raised an eyebrow as another woman walked into the living room. She could have been Mina's twin. Her hair was a darker blond and her eyes were a cerulean blue. She winked at Mina and sat next to her on the couch. She was wearing a satin white robe. The woman stared hard at Nephrite.

"Who is this?"

Mina clenched her jaw.

"A friend who was just leaving."

"Now, Mina, where are your manners. What a terrible host."

The woman giggled causing Mina to roll her eyes upward.

"Serena, this is Nephrite Silverton. Nephrite, this is Serena Moon," she said flatly.

Nephrite put on his charm.

"The pleasure is mine to meet such an exquisite young woman."

Serena blushed and looked at Mina.

"Nice to meet Mr. Silverton. Baby, I'm going back into the bedroom. You know where to find me."

She kissed her lightly on the lips and sauntered out the room. Nephrite sneered.

"You're a piece of work."

"Shut the fuck up. Why the hell you come here," she barked.

"Something strange happened last night."

Mina crossed her legs and glared.

"So?"

Nephrite put his hands into his pockets.

"The only reason why I haven't wrung your little neck is because there is a witness here. I'm just going to say this once and only once or there will be consequences."

Mina scoffed and rolled her eyes.

"Who do you think you are coming to my apartment and telling me what to do?"

Nephrite's eyes turned icy.

"Stay away from Makoto or I will make your life a living hell. I know you came to her apartment. What did you do to her?"

"Well, if you must know, I kissed her and by the looks of it she enjoyed it," she laughed.

"Stay away from her. You hear me?"

"Why should I listen to you Nephrite?"

Nephrite stared at her hard and got up.

"I'm warning you girl. If you ever come near her again; I swear I'll kill you."

He walked out and slammed the door. Mina snickered and walked back into her room.

...

The door opened and Makoto stepped back in surprise. Andrew squinted at her through blood shot eyes. A bottle of whiskey in his hand. She tried to smile, but her jaw wouldn't let her mouth open.

"What do you want?"

"I need to talk to you. After five years of waiting, I need to say something."

"I think you said enough for the both of us Makoto," he growled.

Makoto looked at the ground and bit her tongue. After a moment she looked up and cleared her throat.

"It took a lot for me to come over here and talk to you. Andrew, can you give me a few minutes. I swear. I'm not gonna beg you."

Andrew took another sip from the bottle. He opened the door wider.

"Come in."

Makoto walked in and sat in the living room couch. Andrew sat across from her and drank more of his whiskey.

"Andrew, that day when we broke up. I was angry and myself and not at you. I was angry that I even couldn't tell the person I was in love with my deepest secrets. I was afraid to admit to myself that I can be vulnerable at times. I just couldn't take it that day and I let you go."

Andrew shook his head.

"I lost something deep in me that day Koto. You know I wouldn't have judged you. I thought I was gonna die, but look at me now, I'm already dead. I'm a homicide detective turning into a drunk!"

Makoto felt a tear fall down her cheek.

"I was raped more than once as a teenager. You could say that I was a prostitute, whore, they all meant the same. I've always been scared when I got into relationships because I thought I would get hurt or taken advantage of like before. I'm so sorry for not trusting you."

"Koto, you are not that girl anymore. I would have and still continue to love you," he whispered.

I can't love you, Andrew. You know I'm with Nephrite now," she said.

"Is he the one you want?"

"I don't know what to do. I think I love him. My emotions have gotten in the way," she answered.

Andrew walked over to her grabbed her arm. She stood up and gave him a hug.

"I'm sorry I put you through this," she cried.

"I don't care anymore. I'm happy you told me," he replied.

They held each for the longest time. Each afraid to let go. Outside the window Nephrite watched them. His eyes hard as ice.

-WooWoo316 ;-D