Chapter 4: Bollywood
The Cooper Gang is now driving towards Bollywood. Sly and Neyla are in the back and Bentley is sitting on Sly's usual spot on the front seat. They have gotten Neyla's things from her hotel at some point. (Don't ask, they just have)
At the same night...
"Sly, do you mind explaining?" Bentley asked in mild panic!
He was gesturing to Neyla, who was asleep in Sly's arms.
"She is coming with us Bentley" Sly answered calmly.
"WHY!" The turtle exclaimed.
"Shh, don't wake her... Look, can we talk about this later?" Sly asked, clearly irritated.
"What if she arrests us? What will we do when our hideout is surrounded by Interpol tanks and choppers?" Bentley asked lowering his voice, but still sounding panicked.
"Neyla won't arrest us. Why would she, she has no reason to." Sly reasoned.
"What do you mean?" Bentley asked frowning.
"She's not like Carmelita. She can't even begin to compare with Neyla." Sly said as he looked at the sleeping tigress and smiled.
"What's your point, Sly?" Bentley asked in slight aggravation.
"What?" Sly blinked.
"What do you mean 'she has no reason to arrest us'?"
"As I said: She is not like Carmelita. Neyla doesn't see the world in black and white like she does and besides Neyla was practically forced to join Interpol. QED she won't arrest us." Sly continued reasoning.
Bentley considered for a moment.
"Fine...she can come with us, but I'll keep my eyes on her." Bentley said and dropped the subject.
A moment passed, Sly felt a light kiss press onto his chin. He looked down just in time to see Neyla lay her head back against his chest.
"Thank you." She whispered.
She'd been listening to the whole conversation.
"Anything for you, Neyla." Sly whispered back and kissed her forehead.
About two hours later they were in Bollywood and Bentley was (illegally) getting them rooms from a five star hotel. Sly had told Bentley to "book" him and Neyla separate room that wasnotnext to Murray and Bentley's room. He had just rolled his eyes, but did as Sly asked.
"Ok, here's our hotel!" Murray announced.
Bentley and Murray jumped out and stretched a little after the long drive.
In the van Sly was waking Neyla up.
He nuzzled her face and whispered: "Neyla."
The tigress stirred a little, turned her head to face Sly and opened her eyes.
"Good morning, my beautiful tigress."
Neyla didn't bother to answer, but rather pulled Sly into a kiss, which he didn't refuse.
"We should probably go." Sly said once they separated.
"Aww, do we have to?" She pouted.
"Yeah, I think we do" He answered, caressing her cheek, "But don't worry, you don't need to move anywhere." Sly smirked.
"What do you..." Neyla was about to ask, but didn't when she felt Sly place his arms under her and lifting her up, bridal style (naturally).
She was surprised for a moment, but then giggled and wrapped her arms around Sly's neck and leaned her head on his shoulder. He jumped down from the van and joined his friends.
Once Bentley saw them he frowned. Sly noticed this and raised a brow at him, to which he shook his head and turned around to go into the hotel. They made their way to the hotel lobby. It was empty, except for the receptionist behind the counter.
"Excuse me, I believe we have a reservation under the name 'Copper'" Bentley told her.
"Just a moment" The receptionist responded and turned to the computer, "Ah, here it is. Two suites, numbers 328 and 593. Here are the keys, please enjoy your stay." She said handing Bentley the keys.
"Thank you." Bentley said, returning the smile.
He turned to Sly and handed him the keys. Neyla took them, though and returned her hand onto Sly's neck. They walked to the elevator and began their ascent to the upper floors.
"Are you planning on carrying me all the way to our room, Sly?" Neyla asked quietly.
"Well, you're not that heavy... so, yeah, I am." he answered smirking.
She giggled little at his answer and leant further into him.
Bentley sighed and rolled his eyes.
"That you, Bentley?" Neyla asked in slightly intimidating voice.
He gulped and answered: "N-No, just the... er... air conditioning"
"Good."
Sly looked between the two for a second and then burst into laughter.
"It's not funny, Sly!" Bentley exclaimed in an exasperated tone!
"It's hilarious!" Sly laughed!
Neyla too laughed a little to the whole situation and even Murray let out a chuckle, but Bentley's face stayed like stone. Expressionless and void of any emotion except for slight disapproval towards everyone else in the elevator. The rest of the ascent was spent in silence and once the elevator let out "ding" the doors slid open and Murray and Bentley stepped out. They left behind Sly's backpack and Neyla's small suitcase.
"You travel rather lightly." she observed, smiling a little.
Sly glanced at his backpack and chuckled.
"That's everything a guy can need." he replied.
Another "ding" sounded.
"How are you gonna get our stuff with me in your arms?" Neyla asked.
"Hmm... Let's see." Sly replied thoughtfully.
He put his foot under the backpack and swung it to the hook of his cane (which is on his back). He then looked at the small suitcase.
"My love, if you could..." Sly gestured to the suitcase.
"Of course." She replied and grabbed the little valise.
The doors slid open with a convenient delay, allowing the pair to have this conversation without the fear of continuing their ascent.
"What was our room number again?" Sly inquired.
"593."
He started their way to the right direction.
"Um, Neyla... I was wondering..."
"Yes?"
"Would you... would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow?"
"Is Sly Cooper asking me on a date?" She asked with a mischievous smile.
Sly blushed, but only a little,butenough for Neyla to notice.
"Well... I guess." The raccoon replied with a sheepish smile and with intensifying blush.
She was silent for a moment, pretending to think it over. Neyla noticed that Sly was getting nervous from the silence and decided not to torment him any longer.
He was about to say something, but was cut of by Neyla's lips on his. His eyes widened and he didn't even react before she pulled away.
"I'd love to, Sly."
The raccoon let out a very audible sigh of relief which made Neyla laugh.
"Did you think I wouldn't say yes?"
"Of course not!" He exclaimed, "I never lost faith in my abilities to woo a lady"
She rolled her eyes.
"As long as you don't do it with anyone else. Remember Ringtail, you're mine now." Neyla declared, with only a small hint of seduction.
Sly just smiled and kissed her again.
"Here's our room." He informed her
Neyla opened the room with the key and Sly carried her inside.
"You can put me down now."
He lowered her onto her feet (somewhat reluctantly...) and she threw herself onto the bed.
"What a night..."
"Yeah..." Sly replied, laying next to her.
She scooted closer to him and brought her arms around his torso and leant her head on his shoulder.
"You're always so warm..."
He chuckled.
"Let's get some sleep, shall we?"
"Mhm" Neyla hummed, "Good night, Sly. I love you."
"Good night, Neyla. I love you too." He whispered to her.
Ok, this story has been sort of discontinued for a while, but I'll do my best to get it on again,BUTI guarantee nothing so don't get your hopes up. The next chapter will be their date and after that I'll probably get to episode three. Also sorry that this is a little short, but I just want to post it so that you'll have something to read at least. Review and stuff...