Tough Love [COMPLETE]

#12

Celine~

Since Luis told me that he liked me, but wanted nothing to do with me... now that was the first time I was also compared to a ex girlfriend. 

"Hey.." Abigail says, knocking me out of my mind, thank god.

"Did you say something?" I ask, pulling my knees against my chest... currently at her apartment.

"Forget about that asshole, you'll get another hunk in no time."

"You can't just forget Abi... I mean, how could I? I liked him! Like super liked him.." I moan.

"I still can't believe it! I mean, he seriously likes you, we both saw it." 

"But he doesn't want a relationship.. because he's afraid of getting himself hurt." I roll my eyes. "Can you believe he compared me to his ex!?" 

"Heard she was cheating on Luis." 

I frown. "He never told me that.." 

"It's gone around. They also say, not only once. But since they began dating, can you imagine, the whole time she didn't stay faithful, or even really liked him." 

"That isn't what I pictured." I sigh. "I feel bad for him." 

"Darling, don't start. It might be sad, but he shouldn't have led you on." 

I turn to the popcorn again. "You know... maybe he was right, I might not even be ready for dating yet... you know, since 'you know who'." 

"That bastard will be on the black list forever, mate." She snorts. 

Luis~

"So stupid!" 

Sam groans and finishes finally with the yelling, Claude stares at me, they both must think I'm insane.

"I didn't want to ruin what we had now.." 

"Not everyone's like the slut you dated, man... you screwed up big time." Claude says. 

I frown. "... Even if she wasn't like Shelly... Something could go wrong and then we'd totally stop talking, our friendship would be done." 

"It's done now, think about it, mate. She won't be the same now that you charged her away." 

"I didn't know what came over me! I didn't want to tell her I wanted a break... I panicked and then she ran off before I could fix it." 

"Obviously." Sam mumbles.

"Help me out guys..." I groan, leaning back. "I need to know what to do, I want to be with her again, friends." 

"You won't be just friends, you know that, right?" Claude says.

"I made a mistake.." I say. "I just want to be with her, no matter what we are." 

"You should have thought about that before you told her what you told her, man.." 

I widen my eyes. "I've got a idea!" 

"And that is...?" 

"I'll bring her flowers, chocolates, then I--" 

"Dude... old." 

I roll my eyes. "Do you have a better idea?" 

... "Nope." 

"I'm going to have to keep thinking about it." 

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Celine~

Me and Abigail arrive at work for the night shift, and we see the usual travelers, and then the usual pilots, hopefully their all clean, because I'm not in the mood for a huge search. 

I go to the counter and watch people get through the scanning. Then go over to Abigail and lean on the chair she's on. 

"How do you deal with evening or night shifts just staring at it?" I nod towards the machine.

"I learned how to be a pro!" She grins.

"I take that as a 'no way am I telling you my secret' look." 

"Just watch people scan through, and I'll search bags." 

I laugh. "Sure thing." 

"Talking about bags.... here's one that has a knife I think." She tilts her head.

"Shine bright like a knife.." I mumble jokingly. 

"Whose bag?" I ask around, putting the bag on the counter.

"Mine." 

I look up and freeze... god no, not tonight! "Captain Durand... could you open you bag, please?" 

He zips it open and I see the knife on top of all the things, I shut my eyes for a nano second and up at him again. 

"Knives or any other weapons aren't allowed on board a aircraft.. you should know that.." I say as calmly as I can. 

"I might have drugs on me too." He says.

I frown and lean closer. "What are you playing at?" 

"You could endanger people.." He mutters.

I groan and turn to Abigail. "I'm going to run a private inspection, you good?" 

"It's fine, go ahead, I'll inform Daniel." 

I take his bag and we go to a empty stall, I unpack the rest of the bag, and go through stuff.

"There's nothing here.." I almost whisper, I  really didn't want to talk to him, damn you Luis!

"I'm sorry about the other night, I was stupid... I am a asshole, I know that and--" 

"I'll need to frisk you, would you like a male officer to do it or are you fine with me?" 

"You're free to." 

"Read both sides--" 

He knocks the paper out of my hand. "Listen." He orders.

"I'd rather do my job." I say harshly..

He sighs and spreads out his arms and legs, I pat him down, and then I pat his chest, just then, he puts his hand on mine, I hold my breath.

"I never meant to hurt you, that's the last thing I'd want to do.." He says quietly.

"Let my hand go..." I say, breathing harshly, I couldn't catch my breath.

He let's me go and I pack up his bag again, and take off my gloves. "You're free to go., I'm taking the knife." I say, looking away. 

"Meet me at 1..." He says. "Let me explain somethings... please?" He says.

I shake my head. "Forget it, okay? I understand, you don't want to date, all I ask is that you give me time to heal... and get over you." I look at him right in the eyes.

"I can't do that." 

"Please.. just go." 

"Celine.. please don't." 

"You'll be late, and I don't like delays either, have a safe flight." I say. 

I walk back to the control and lean on the wall, regaining whatever strength I had... 

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