STAY A LITTLE LONGER

Chapter 9

The rusted gate fell back with a loud creak and I barely managed to dive towards the unkept bushes as the bullet whizzed pass me. I crawled towards Vienna,my fear and adrenaline keeping me vigilant and swift.

"Did you hit her?" I heard Perry getting anxious.

"Maybe. It was a blind shot. Let us check outside".

My plan had worked safely without anyone getting hurt. Or did it? I jolted up straight when I saw them leave but automatically regretted my decision as hot agony flared through my shoulder sending me back to the ground.

"Ryan and Sky get Vienna".

"Copy that". We replied simultaneously earning a chuckle from the other end.

I tried to gather my strength but pain spread through my shoulder down my hands numbing them as warm blood soaked through the shirt. I was so overwhelmed by pain that I didn't register any of Ryan's concerned voice constantly ringing in my ears until he kneeled before me his eyes finally catching mine.

"Let me see". I was too exhausted to resist.

"Flesh wound. Lets get you patched up". He picked up Vienna's still form as we walked into the car waiting for us outside.

***

The night had been so exhausting but I was nowhere near a peaceful sleep. The pain now a dull thump didn't bother me rather I was more anxious about Vienna.

"Hey. You're still awake". The mattress dipped under his weight his eyes reflecting pure concern.

"How is Vienna?"

"Have sent her home. She's fine and awake. Suzanne has made sure her records are clean".

"Phew...And Raphael and Perry?"

"We got a search warrant".

Great. Not only did my plan work but it perfectly blew up on Raphael and Perry.

"No doubt your plan was perfect but girl you're gonna get yourself killed if you go along with these stunts". His brown curls fell over his sweating forehead,his lips tight in a line and his smoky green orbs flashed with concern. I wondered how even after a long rough night he still managed to look perfect.

"Believe me its amazing seeing you flashing your concern darling". I flirted although every bone in my body knew how dazed he left me.

"I have got it".

"Oh thanks for reminding me you're a genius,Sherlock".

"But it will be analyzed first. We'll have it by morning. Now,just shut up and sleep". I closed my gaping mouth and dropped back heavily on the bed facing opposite to him and soon I was diving through my dreamland.

***

I woke up to a faint smell of shampoo, his head awkwardly lulling to my side as I laid on his shoulder my hands wrapped around his strong chest. The sunlight fell on his angelic face and I smiled as he mumbled something unintelligible in his sleep. I closed the curtains humming to myself as I walked into the kitchen. We had been cuddling all night and I feel no regrets about that. Damn,I'm so messed up.

I loaded the gun for the third time in row and aimed at the target when I sensed the presence of a second person in the room. Creep.

"Stop staring,will ya?"

He chuckled as he joined me pulling in his gloves as he walked towards the punching bag. "I can't help myself".

"Pervert". I aimed for the board hitting the target at six different spots.

"I'm jealous".

"Oh shut up,Ryan. Its the only thing I'm good at".

"Hmm. How about I teach you some defense moves?"

"Believe me,kicking your ass would be my guilty pleasure". I winked as I walked into the soft mattress.

Keeping in mind my injured shoulder we tried some pretty simple moves. By the time we finished,my shoulder was throbbing painfully,my hairs falling all over my soaked face.

"Get ready quickly. I have something to show you".

***

He sprawled across the king-sized bed with his eyes glued onto the laptop his fingers playing around his already messed up curls. He often did that when he was tensed yet I found it adorable.

"Why is my brain so fucked up?" He grumbled under his breath and I chuckled as I jumped in beside him shaking him out of his monologue.

"Easy girl". He replied irritated but my eyes locked into something else. My mouth fell open as I looked at the map of Brooklyn along with 6 weird puzzles.

"This guy has some serious trust issues". He muttered as I quickly jotted down the codes trying to make some sense out of it."Why Brooklyn's map? How will we crack the codes? It makes no sense. No,I'm seriously done with it".

"Shut up will you". I grumbled angrily and he slouched across the bed his eyes never leaving me.

Creep. He never understands how distracting it is. After almost half an hour when I finally gave up,I found my cute stalker drooling over the pillow as he dreamt and took a quick snap of him.

"Hey. Did you just..No. Delete that".
His voice was so raw and his words slurred as he tried to snatch the phone away from me but instead we both toppled down the bed landing painfully on the floor his arms pinning me down as we both tried to catch our breath.

"Gah..". I gasped as my shoulder cramped painfully and I felt his muscles tense as he gently picked me up and laid me on the bed.

"I'm so sorry. Are you okay? Can I get you something?" He stuttered all at once and I gritted my teeth as I sat up straight.

"I am fine Ryan. I have cracked the codes....".

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