Deceit [h.s]

Twenty-two

Harry:

"I think we are almost ready. They will attach and test those wires on you. These are not the official ones yet." I nodded at Sebastian, looking around and observing people work. They were highly trained and focused, but most would spare glances towards me every now and then.

"They don't see much action from down here, do they?" I asked, referring to my curious watchers.

"No they don't. Without their work we wouldn't be any good, but they don't get to see a criminal very often." Sebastian retorted, calling me a criminal as if to make sure I understood my position.

"Especially a smart, good looking criminal. Not to mention the fact that I am going to save Elizabeth." Just the thought of her made a dull ache appear. I really needed to be flawless tonight.

"I guess they are more interested in the steamy details of your relationship with her. Everyone here loves a good gossip." I didn't like the idea of people knowing about Elizabeth and I. They were invading her privacy, something that was bound to make her uncomfortable.

"What are they saying about our relationship?" I enquired, looking around in annoyance. My presence there shouldn't be that big of a deal.

"They are just putting the puzzle pieces together. Elizabeth is gone, Benjamin is mad, and you are miraculously showing up here. Some of their tales are quite detailed, as if they knew what happened." I huffed in annoyance. I was irritated and disappointed in myself, but it was easier pointing that frustration towards these people instead of facing the truth.

I hated myself for what Elizabeth's life became. I ruined her relationship with her mother, her boyfriend and maybe her father too. She had endangered her job and everything else in order to help me and I only took more every time. Instead of succumbing to my petty desires I shouldn't have flirted with her or even allowed that MI6 agent inside my house.

She was being held hostage and it was ultimately my fault. Guilt consumed me, and I just needed to have her safe, beside me. If we hadn't developed feelings for each other, none of this would've happened. Elizabeth would be safe and perfectly oblivious to my existence. Then again, she would never know what a psychopath Benjamin truly is, my subconscious reminded me. At least I had done one good thing.

"You're zoning out Harry. Are you sleepy?" Sebastian asked in concern. I just shook my head and focused back on our task. I needed to be sharp for tonight, instead of reminiscing my guilt.

"No. Just thinking about Elizabeth." Her name made his eyes soften considerably, and I fought the urge to roll mine.

"I may regret what I am about to say now but whatever." Sebastian spoke, continuing before I could answer. "It's astonishing, especially for people who know Elizabeth, but she is in love with you. There is some undeniable glow surrounding her every time you're around." His words made me smile, thinking about Liz and her particular way around me. I had noticed, but I thought it was just one of those cheesy things people invented when they were in love.

"I love her." I simply stated, feeling quite exposed as I told him about my feelings. I was not used to this type of conversation, not even with the boys.

"I know you do. But sometimes when we love someone too much we end up hurting them the most." His words made me raise an eyebrow in alert, but our conversation was interrupted by one of those nerds working on the bugs.

"The provisory bugs are ready." The red haired girl announced. She got up, holding small devices on her hand and walking towards where I was. Before we had the chance to do anything, the doors opened, revealing the biggest bitch of the agency.