In Flames (Young & the Restless Fanfic)

Chapter Three-If Looks Could Kill

A/N: Again I do not own the characters sadly,

        The next morning Nikki sat on the couch in Victor’s office. She had been sitting there for over an hour watching Victor work and make countless phone calls. He had been so busy with cleaning up after Tucker and Sharon that Nikki thought he forgot she was there. Until, “Sweetheart,” Victor said. Nikki’s head shot up to look at him, “You don’t have to stay here you know. You can go shopping or something.” “No thanks.” Nikki replied. “Are you sure?” “Yes Victor. I don’t feel like going anywhere without you.” Victor let out a low chuckle. “What’s so funny?” Nikki asked “You.” “Me?” “Yes, your just so adorable when you get defensive you know that?” “I’m not being defensive Victor; I just have no desire to leave your side.” “Whatever you say.”

        The door opened and Avery came in. “Am I interrupting?” She asked once she noticed Nikki. “No not at all.” Victor told her. “Okay, well you’re marriage to Sharon is being annulled as we speak.”  “Thank you Avery.” Victor said. “Thank god.” Nikki sighed. “That’s all for now.” Avery said leaving the room. “What a relief.” Nikki said standing up. She walked over to Victor, “Why don’t we go out for brunch.” She suggested. Victor turned in his chair to face Nikki, “Where?” he asked. “Gloworm I guess.” Victor took Nikki’s hands, “Well, I don’t have any spare time but I suppose I can clear an hour for you.” “Well then, let’s head out.” She said.

        Genevieve opened her eyes late that same morning. She was in her bed and had a splitting headache. She laid there trying to remember last night’s events. She remembered the meeting and the plot. Then Tucker driving her home and them him kissing her. Suddenly everything rushed back into her memory at once. She sat up and screamed. “Tucker!” The door to the bedroom opened and Tucker came in. He looked normal, content and dressed for the day. “Good morning Gen.” He said grinning at her. Genevieve sat there covering herself with the bed sheet, “Tucker what we do?” She needed to know all of the mistakes she had made last night. “Well, Gen let me tell you something. How about I take you out to breakfast and then I’ll tell you what a wonderful night we had.” Tucker replied. Genevieve glared at him. He wasn’t being funny and she was getting very angry with him. “What do you say? Come on.” He reached his hand out to her. She sighed and took it. He roughly pulled her out of bed and she walked to the bathroom.

Nikki and Victor walked into Gloworm to be greeted by a very cheerful Gloria. “Welcome!” She exclaimed when she saw them. “Hello Gloria, we need a table.” Victor told her. “Of course you do! Follow me!” Gloria replied leading them to a table for two. “Thank you.” Victor said helping Nikki sit down. “No problem. I’ll send out a waiter soon.” Gloria said before waltzing away. “Wonder why she’s in such a good mood.” Nikki laughed. “I have no idea. That woman is very strange.” Victor said. “Oh look, my two favorite people!” Katherine gasped when she spotted Nikki and Victor in the corner. “Katherine!” Nikki squealed, “Come join us!” Katherine walked over to them and took a seat in the booth next to Nikki. “I hope I’m not intruding.” She said. “Oh no, it’s so good to see you.” Nikki told her. “So what have you two been up to?” Katherine asked. “Not much. I’m still trying to put Newman back together.” Victor said. “Yes, he’s been so busy Katherine it took me to pull him away from work.” Nikki explained. “If anyone can pull Victor Newman away from work it is you Nikki.” Katherine laughed. “That is very true.” Victor agreed with her. A waiter came out and took their orders and then they were left to talk once more.

“So have you had any contact with Tucker?” Nikki asked Katherine. “Well, not really. I honestly don’t want to speak to him.” Katherine replied. Nikki stared down into her tea cup. She just felt sick every time she heard about Tucker or Sharon. She never liked them before but what they did to her family made her despise them entirely. Victor could sense something was wrong with Nikki. He took her hand on the table top, “its okay.” He whispered low enough so that only she could hear. “Have you two gone riding yet?” Katherine asked them. “No, we haven’t had time.” Victor said. “I plan to take her soon though.” “I can’t wait.” Nikki said glowing. “You two are truly the most wonderful couple I’ve ever seen.” Katherine told them. “Oh, Katherine that means so much to me.” Nikki said tearing up. “Why are you crying?” Victor asked her. “To tell you the truth I don’t know. I guess I’m just happy.” Nikki laughed. Victor gently wiped the tears from Nikki’s cheek with his napkin. Their food was brought out shortly after and as they ate the three of them began to forget all the drama that had corrupted their lives over the past few months.

When they were just about done with their meals they heard a familiar voice. Katherine turned and saw Tucker clutching Genevieve and talking to Gloria. “Table for two, Gloria.” He was saying. “What the hell?” Victor whispered in shock. “What’s wrong with Genevieve she looks petrified.” Nikki gasped almost feeling sorry for her. The three of them watched as Tucker dragged Genevieve to one of the tables and sat her down. “You know I’m really tempted to stay and watch.” Nikki said. “Me too, who knows where this could lead.” Katherine agreed. “As much as I would like to stay myself I really need to get back to Newman.” Victor said standing up. He kissed Nikki on the cheek, “I’ll see you at home.” He told her before leaving. Nikki and Katherine sat there trying to not look suspicious as they spied on Tucker and Genevieve.

“Why are we here?” Genevieve hissed at Tucker. “Because, I’m not going to a damn coffee house for breakfast.” Tucker growled back. “But look who’s over there.” She said glancing at Katherine, Victor and Nikki. “I could care less what my mother does with her so called friends.” “Okay fine have it your way. We’re here now you promised to tell me what happened.” Tucker leaned forward towards Genevieve. “Alright if you want to know so badly I’ll tell you. You lost all control in that car.” He whispered to her. Genevieve sat there ashamed of herself. She was so stupid. Who was she kidding? She had feelings for Tucker and there was nothing that could be done to deny it. She had feelings for Tucker like Nikki had feelings for Victor. Genevieve knew that this was a terrible thing to do but she wanted it to happen.

“What’s the matter Gen?” Tucker asked her. “Tucker, I need to know if what we did was for real.” “Did you want it to be real?” Genevieve stared at him. She knew how he was going to play this and she didn’t like it. He was going to make her admit that she was in love with him. “What makes you so sure I want anything to do with you after what you put me through?” She asked. Tucker laughed, “Oh Genevieve you’re not very good a hiding your feelings, you never have been.” Genevieve narrowed her eyes at him, “Tucker, I do not . . . “She was at a loss for words. His eyes were burning her with that stare full of lust and passion.  Genevieve took a deep breath, “Yes, I wanted last night to be real.” She admitted.

“What could they be talking about?” Katherine whispered to Nikki. “I have no idea. I can’t stand them so I can’t imagine what goes on in their heads.” Nikki replied. “Nikki, you do know they have a past don’t you?” “They do? Well, I mean you could kind of tell but you know what I mean.” “Yes, it was a shock to me too. I just can’t understand why she would still want to be around Tucker after all the terrible things he made her do.” “I know what you mean. It’s probably because she has no one else and he’s the only one who will talk to her without giving her the death glare.” “You’ve got a point there my dear.” Katherine agreed. They sat there and saw Tucker lean in towards Genevieve. “Is he going to kiss her?” Nikki exclaimed. ‘Oh I don’t think so.” Katherine reassured her. “Good because the thought of that is just, I don’t even know how to describe it.” Nikki grimaced.  “Well, I think we better leave before things get really intense.” Katherine suggested. “Yeah I’m going to stop and check on Victoria before I head home.” “Oh have fun and give her my love.” “I’ll do that.” They hugged and then parted ways.

Genevieve watched Nikki and Katherine leave, “Oh thank god.” She breathed a sigh of relief. Tucker hadn’t said anything after she had just admitted her love for him and that worried her. “I’ll see you at my place in an hour for the meeting with Jack and Sharon.” He finally said standing up. “That’s it?” She asked confused “What about us?” “There is no us Gen. I’ll see you later.” Tucker said heading for the door. Genevieve sat there stunned watching him go. She knew he would never admit that he felt the same way she did. She felt the tears come and she got up and ran out of Gloworm hoping no one saw her.

A/N 2: Next chapter should be a lot of Niktor. :)