MY LUNA- Scrutinized [TANNERxLUNA]

Defensive

|LUNA|

I was still a little shaken up and jumpy, but once I entered the police station, I was greeted with people yelling that they were being framed and the police officers yelling back. I couldn't help but smile at the familiar chaos as I walked to the back and into my office. Usually I would get on the computer and file reports but today was different. I got to go out to a scene! I was so excited. To the point where I forgot all the drama that happened just a few minutes ago.

|TANNER|

Luna smelt good today, more than usual, but I guess it was her morning spritz of perfume. Her hand was a lot smaller than I thought too, and I was happy she let me hold it for a second. But.. I couldn't help but notice her hand was extremely cold, and boney. By the looks of it she wasn't eating much... 'maybe she does have to stay with me; Just for a little while, for that I know she's eating well.' I smiled. Finally! An excuse to make her and I spend more time together! And if she refuses I could just kidnap her again. It's not hard. Besides she's too much of an interesting person to let die, let alone useful. But to pass the time I grabbed some cookies and milk, sitting down in front of the TV to watch the news. I don't really wanna know what's going on in the world but sometimes the news can tell me who's a useful person or not. Sometimes it even helps with my next meals. "-New information coming in about the dealer who was brutally stabbed to death. He was around 40-45 years old and was on the black market. Known criminal analyst, Luna Youngman, is on the scene." Luna? Isnt a criminal analyst a desk job? Non the less my eyes opened more in interest. Finally something exciting was happening. Then it hit me, Garry had all my information, like my name, address, and orders. 'Shit.'

|LUNA|

'Finally. Some fresh air' I thought while allaying onto the scene "Ms. Youngman, Ms Youngman!" 'Ah hell, reporters'. "Do you know what's going on with the case?" A reporter said "what's going to happen?" Another said, "Are you still recovering from your cousins death?" That one stood out to me. I froze, and looked back to the idiotic reporter. The others followed my glare as they judge her. But instead of arguing with them and giving them what they wanted I simply turned away. Leaving the rest of the, at least sorta respectful, reports to deal with the one who was now embarrassed. Then I walked into the house and soon enough the smell hit me. I almost gagged right then and there but I surprisingly held it
In. It's not like I hadn't smelt death before but it was so horrid that it takes me aback every time. "Youngman! So good to see you again." One of the other detectives said while patting me on my back. "Good to see you too John." I smiled back. "What went down?"

"Victim is Patrick Albarn, we think he was stabbed around an hour ago due to a deal gone wrong." John went on talking while showing me the rest of the house. When something caught my eye, I quickly put on gloves. And when John was done and not looking I flipped over a paper and looked at a clipboard to see a familiar name. Clear as day. I wasn't sure so I flipped through it more and saw he was a regular customer. 'is this the same Tanner?' The paper had his address on it, what he ordered and if it got to him. Then right as John went to talk again I shoved the papers up my arm, in a protective manner. "Hey Luna!" I whipped around and saw a group. "Yea?" "Wanna go drinking with us tonight?" I thought about it. "No, sorry. I have work to do." John pouted and I wondered why.

Later that night it was time to go home. I felt a little disgusting after being at a crime scene all day, so naturally I took a shower when I got home.

|TANNER|

I watched the whole report, a little scared they would find me and prevent me from being able to fulfill my obsession. But when the night came, there was no one at the door. Not even an ant, which was comforting. And meant I could go about my usual. But the question lingered, 'did Luna cover for me? Or did the police just get lazy?' I needed an answer, so that's where I went. The first few nights I needed directions but at this point, driving to Luna's house was second nature and so was sneaking in. Her nice calm voice was singing along with the lyrics of Frank Sinatra's Fly me to the moon when I snuck into her room. I wanted to put my ear against the door to hear it more but I was afraid she would hear me and stop singing. So I just sat down on her bed. The only time I had been in her room was last night, and I was just in here for a few minutes. A lot of that time was spent figuring out how I was gonna straddle her with out her waking up. Luckily Luna wasn't a very moving sleeper and she made it easier by sleeping on her back. A few minutes passed and I heard the shower stop. Kitty Kallen's It's been a long, long time taking space in my ears.

|LUNA|

' Never thought that you would
Be standing here so close to me...'

I always loved this song and the story that only one person can make you truly happy. So of course I listened to it a lot. Every time wondering if the myth was true about being in love with someone. I mean, is it that special? Or is that just lovely talk? None the less I got out. Putting on a tank top and shorts but leaving the music on the speaker.

' kiss me once and kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again. It's been a long long time. Haven't felt this way since
I don't know when'

I hummed the melody and got out of the bathroom. Going to the kitchen to find the rose. I wanted to keep it in a jar but they were too big so I bought it it's own separate vase. Only 1 dollar too! But what was I expecting, it was small in width but a little on the longer side. I filled it with water and put the rose in. Adjusting it with the other roses I got from the store. And just as I was gonna put down my guard I quickly put it up with hands around my waist. "You smell better up close." "Wha- what the hell are you doing here?" I said in a stumbled strict tone. Mad he managed to scare me. "Just spending some time with my favorite specimen." I groaned. "Don't call me that." "Why not?" "Because it sounds weird." "Well aren't you single?" "Yea- but-." "Then It's not weird." ... "and if I wasn't?" "I would still call you that either way." I sighed and leaned my head on his that was on my shoulder. Silence rang in the room beside from the muffled music. I thought he would think this moment was awkward and let go but he stayed. Hugging me with no shame in his body. I can't say I didn't like that. "Hey uh..." I slid my hand down to his on my stomach. "Thanks for.. the file. It means a lot, more than you know. I've been looking for him for about a year now and no one else has helped me so-." In the middle of my sentence Tanner slid a finger on my lips. Telling me to stop talking. And that actions speak louder than words. "If you really mean the words coming out of your mouth, you would hug me like no tomorrow, but how come I don't see you doing that?" I inhaled before taking his hands off me and turning around. Looking in his eyes before putting hands on his shoulders to push him down to his knees. Goin down on them myself and reaching in his lab coat for a hug. It was unbuttoned so I was sorta sharing the coat with him, burying my face in his shoulder. He hugged me closer than I thought he would and put a hand in my hair.

I took that moment to unburying my face and put my chin on his shoulder. "Thank you.. Tanner."
"You're welcome.." I felt a hand on my cheek and I turned my head where I found Tanner staring at my lips. "..Luna.." I gasped in shock as his lips collapsed on mine. I was taken aback and backed away for a second. He didn't stop though and pretty soon I found myself closing my eyes and kissing back. Finishing with a smack of the lips. We stared at each other for a minute. Then once I registered what I had done I quickly got up, holding my mouth and fast walking to my room. Stumbling on some floorboards on the way. Then once I got in I closed the door and looked down to my purse. Remembering the papers that were in there. Without hesitation my body lunged forward and started digging for them. Pulling them out and turning around with a click of the door opening and closing.