Hi! I am back with another chapter. This was supposed to be a one shot so I didn't have any further plans to expand it. But because of your support…..(drum roll) I am continuing it. For the record, thanks a lot for your response to my story. So enjoy.
So after the ending of last chapter, what do you think, how will our duo react?
Disclaimer:- This is my favorite show but it's not mine.(sigh)
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'She seems good.' Said Van Pelt bringing the team's coffee.
'Hmm..' came Cho's 'non'-reply and went inside Minnelli's cabin.
'Always the stoic one.' Jane thought, still 'asleep' on his couch. He still couldn't believe the twist of fate. She was going to work here with him and the team. Hell she was the new team leader. Just this morning he was planning on calling her.
It was all Jimmy's fault. How did he conveniently forget to tell him that his sister was a cop? A freaking state agent?
What were the odds of her being his future boss? None. But still here she was. Joining the CBI tomorrow. Karma was such a pain in the ass.
'I hope she is better than Bosco, though.' replied Rigsby still munching on a doughnut and coffee.
Bosco. It was a relief that Mr. High and mighty was not their team leader anymore. Coward. That guy was so stuck up and arrogant that he owned their lives. He was sure that Lisbon was nothing like their former boss. She was a bit stubborn but in the most adorable way. It was going to be hard to think of her as his boss.
'Hey Jane. What do you think about the new boss?' asked Van pelt, clearly curious about his view.
' Yeah. You are unusually quiet today. What happened?' asked Rigsby.
' She's good, I guess' he replied feigning sleep. He was still feeling a bit shaky.
'Jane, the boss is calling you.' Said Cho, entering in the bullpen, breaking his train of thoughts.
'Why?' he replied, clearly annoyed that someone had filed another complaint. Not that he cared about the complaints.
' No idea. But the new boss is in his cabin too.' Cho said, eyeing him suspiciously. Gauging his reaction.
Cho was really scary sometimes. He clearly thought that something was up between him and Lisbon. Not that he was entirely wrong.
'Sure.' He replied nonchalantly, trying not to be too excited thinking about his meeting with Lisbon and Minnelli and fueling fire to Cho's suspicion.
He strode casually to the cabin thinking about Lisbon's flustered reaction.
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Stupid. That's how she felt thinking about Jane. Her brother? How had he forgotten to tell her about Patrick Jane? And how could she kiss a complete stranger even though drunk? It was such a bad idea. And now to remind her of her foolishness, Karma had slapped their professional relationship across her face.
When Sam had told her about his transfer to another unit because of some consultant, she had laughed it off. She couldn't believe that a consultant, not even a agent would be capable of unnerving Samuel Bosco. Sam had called him 'career wrecker'. Then Minnelli had come up with a position of team leader of Serious Crime Unit and she had said yes. Just like that. She had not believed the rumors of the infamous consultant. That was a huge mistake on her part. She realized. Patrick Jane. He had wrecked her career at CBI before she even started. What if someone knew about their little rendezvous? Jesus…
Out of all the scenarios, for her first day at CBI, she had not pictured herself panicked and mortified in a washroom. She had thought about telling Minnelli about this. But out of all the things, she was not ready for seeing Virgil's disappointed face. She couldn't hide this. Even if Jane was a total smart-ass and 'career wrecker', she was attracted to him. Which was totally unprofessional. This thing between them had to stop. God… he was messing with her head.
Well.. screw him. She would handle this. She was a independent and strong willed woman. And if he tried to mess up her career or undermine her authority, he was so going down. He may be the great ' mentalist' but she was not backing off. She had worked so hard to reach this high up in law enforcement and he was not ruining this for her. With a determined will and pep talk, she headed to the cabin.
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' Virgil, how are you this fine morning? I didn't get to talk to you earlier. How was your trip? And how is the upper class of law enforcement? Still pretending to save the world and torturing our poor souls?' Jane said, sauntering in the office as if he owned it.
'This guy has some serious ego issues'
thought Lisbon, who was still having a hard time imagining herself working with him. Despite her earlier self pep talk, she found herself listening to his every word and smirking at his obvious sarcasm. Was it even possible for someone to get under your skin in such a short time? She wondered.
Jane stopped short in his path when he saw Lisbon sitting in front of Minnelli. Great she was already here. Let's get this party started. He thought with a amused smirk.
'Ms. Lisbon. It's a pleasure to meet you. We didn't get to talk earlier about you know.. stuff.' He said greeting her with a innocent face. Her face was priceless. Just when she had thought that the situation was under control, he had burst her bubble. She was so not getting out of it easily.
' What stuff, Jane?' asked Minnelli who seemed curious about the whole thing.
'You know.. Team bonding and all. She is our boss now. So I thought that we should discuss the strategy with which we will deal the cases. What do you say, Teresa? You don't mind if I call you Teresa, do you? You have got such a beautiful name.' he said almost flirting with her. Baiting her.
'He is doing it on purpose.' She thought maintaining a smile on her face when she just wanted to smack him. She was not going to give him the satisfaction of her agitation.
'Not going to fall for your trap, buddy. If you keep on doing this, you and your little plan are going down. Just wait and watch, Mr. Jane.' She thought smirking at him.
' Agent Lisbon is fine, Mr. Jane. I have heard about your infamous antics, you know and I would appreciate it if you would treat your colleagues professionally. We are here to work and not to have….fun. I hope that I won't get any complaints from anyone, Mr. Jane. I won't tolerate such behavior. I'm glad we had this talk before.. you know.. I hope I spoke clear enough?'
'You don't know who you are messing with, sweet heart.' he thought grinning at her little speech. He may want her but no way she was disturbing his little world at CBI. She had no right to threaten him. She was going to pay for this.
' Oh.. believe me. It was crystal clear. Looking forward to work with you, Lisbon.' He replied, getting up from his chair and leaned into her ear and said,
'Appearances can be deceiving , my dear. I hope you know that .'
With that he left the room leaving Lisbon to contemplate what he said.
'I should go. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.' She said and left the room.
Minnelli was surprised to see that Jane had been stumped at his own game and Lisbon had seemed shaken after whatever he said. He was his team's best asset and she was his best agent at SacPD. Those two were like fire and ice. As different as they get. But were equally stubborn and determined. Something was up between them. He had sensed it in the bullpen.
It was going to be an interesting battle of wits, he thought, clearly amused and grinning at the empty cabin.
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That Jackass.. How dare he do that in front of Minnelli? That guy had some nerve. Well.. No worries. She would be glad to break that attitude. She had been so wrong and stupid to think that he was some kind of exception to the men. But no! He was same as all of them. Chauvinist pigs. He did not deserve the place she had given him in her heart. He was not even a friend now. How can a person have such two different mindset? She wondered. He had seen her at her vulnerable position. She had shared so much with him that night. How could he threaten to use that against her? This had to end. He didn't deserve a pity party. He only deserves her sass. And she was happy to bust his egoistic attitude.
Suddenly a hand caught her arm and pulled her inside a interrogation room.
'What the …' her voice trailed off as she saw the person who pulled her.
'Shhh..' Jane said in a hushed voice, almost a whisper. 'We need to talk.'
'No, we don't. Let me go, dammit. Or god help me, I would kill you.' She said in a threatening voice, trying to free her hand from his grasp.
'No need to be so violent, my dear. I just want to have a little chat.'
' Well, too bad. Cause I don't want to talk to you. And don't pull such a stunt again.' She said, finally freeing her hand.
'Bosco, he is a friend of yours, right?' He said, which made her stop in her tracks.
'Wait a minute…you are trying to scare me or something?' she said, not believing that he would stoop that low.
' No, God no. Why would I do that? I'm hurt that you have such a low opinion of me.' He said.
'Look I don't know why or how we are tangled in this mess but if you try to do anything that would end my career, it won't be good for you.'
' Why are you so defensive? Who told you that I am some career eating shark?' he said, curious to know who was spreading such rumors. ' If you are talking about Bosco, that was not my fault. He did that to himself.'
' I am not even going to that. I first hand saw how you are. And look, that kiss never happened, okay? It will be better if we forget it.' She said, a little flustered thinking about it.
' Absolutely. And you don't judge my method of working and also don't try to ship me off to another unit. Not that you will ever succeed in it. Deal?' he said, smirking at her.
' What if your methods are illegal and..'
' Oh for godsake! Beggars can't be choosers, woman. Do we have a deal or not?' he asked, interrupting her.
' Fine. Whatever. Just remember that I hate your guts.'
' Oh.. believe me I'm not your fan either. I am glad we had this chat. See you around, boss.' He said cheerily and opened the door.
' If I had known that you were my brother's friend and manipulative bastard , I wouldn't have kissed you.' She said, exiting the room.
' Keep telling yourself that.' He said, looking at her as she walked away.
This was getting interesting. She doesn't know that she just made a deal with the devil.
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A:N:- Sorry for a short chapter. I promise next one will be of proper length. So how was it… good, bad, worst let me know in the comments section. Please review! ( crossing my fingers) :)