Lockdown
Rating:PG
Author:suzyh
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters from The Invisible man. Eve is mine.
Bobby sighed. They had been locked in together for five hours. In that time
they had explored every inch of the Agency including Eberts office where they
had found a game of 'Operation.' Now they were hungry. Bobby had picked the
lock on the snack machine and they had raided it with much glee. Eve had
found a blanket in one of the labs and they now sat enjoying their picnic.
"Do you think Eberts actually plays that game?" Eve asked.
"What? You didn't spot the game notes on the inside of the box?" Bobby
countered.
Eve giggled. She felt safe with Bobby and he had a warped sense of humour
that matched her own. Eve tried to look serious.
"You know, you shouldn't tease Eberts like you do. He's a nice guy if you get
to know him."
"He's anal, annoying and if he stands any closer to the fatman they'll be
wearing the same clothes."
"Well, at least there'd be room for him." Eve observed.
Bobby smirked and stood up. "I'm gonna check the perimeter again. Maybe
they've found a way to get us out sooner."
Eve nodded and watched him go. He was unable to relax completely but oddly,
she found this a comfort. Bobby was always alert and on the look out for
danger it made her feel secure, at least no-one would be able to sneak up on
them. Well, except Darien of course. Eve wondered what it was like for
Darien, she had read reports and files describing QSM and all the side
effects of the gland, but she couldn't even begin to understand what it was
truly like for him. Suddenly uneasy, she got up and went after Bobby.
Bobby was busy chanting his mantra about fishing. Eve was too appealing, too
tempting and right in his league. Claire was always out of his reach which
was why he never tried anything with her. Flirted sure, but that was all.
Eve, on the other hand had the possibility of being a reality for him. Bobby
was sure that his feelings were returned which made it all the more
difficult. His thoughts were distracted by a noise behind him. He darted to
the opposite wall and waited for the intruder to come round the corner. He
felt a sense of panic for Eve. Dammit, he should never have left her on her
own. He heard footsteps then pounced. He quickly overpowered them and pinned
them to the floor. Bobby found himself looking into a very big pair of gray
eyes.
"Are you nuts? Get off me." Eve pushed at Bobby's chest and sat up. Bobby
released her and held his temper.
"Never, ever sneak up on me again. I could have hurt you, what are you
doing?"
"I, just, well, I didn't want to be on my own." Eve felt stupid, not to
mention like a helpless female. She straightened up. God, she sounded like a
whining child. Bobby was still looking angry and she bit her lip. "Sorry
Bobby. I promise not to do it again."
Bobby relaxed. "Okay. Just try and remember I'm paranoid."
Eve looked horrified at his comment then she saw the half smile. She returned
it and fell in step next to him. The safety doors were still in place and
Bobby decided to conserve his battery on his phone. Eve looked at her watch.
"Well, it's eleven O'clock , what shall we do now?"
"Umm," Bobby searched around for an appropriate answer but came up empty.
Eve's face brightened.
"I know, how about a game of Operation? I used to kick ass at that game."
Bobby looked doubtful, he had never really enjoyed playing games of any sort.
Eve saw the doubt and laughed.
"I'll go easy on you, come on, it'll pass the time."
Bobby sighed and gestured for her to go on ahead.
********
"Oh yeah! Who's the man? That's another five bucks you owe me Evie."
Eve fell backwards laughing. Bobby had mastered the game easily and had even
begun adding things that weren't in the game. Bobby was enjoying himself, he
rarely allowed himself the luxury of having fun and he hadn't realised how
much he missed it. Eve composed herself.
"Okay, enough!! You are the Operation King. I bow before you."
Bobby grinned at her, drinking in the sight of Eve relaxed and happy. A wave
of desire shot through his body. God, she was gorgeous and if he played his
cards right all his. This thought was like a bucket of cold water. Bobby
frowned, this would not do at all. He stood up and yawned.
"Do you realise it's two in the morning? Time to hit the hay."
"Where's the hay?"
Bobby thought about it then pulled her up. "Lab 2, come on and bring the
blanket."
Eve and Bobby strolled to the lab, they entered and stopped.They both stood
looking at the bed. Eve spoke first.
"Umm, so which side do you want?"
"I'll take the floor."
"Don't be silly, there's room for both of us. Besides, I won't sleep if I
think that you're uncomfortable."
Bobby chose not to point out that sharing a bed would be more uncomfortable
than the floor. Eve kicked off her shoes and climbed in.
"Come on. I promise to behave myself." she said. Bobby hesitated. Eve's face
went soft. "Bobby? It's no big deal. I trust you."
Bobby took his shoes off and got in next to her. Eve snuggled in happily
rolling on her side away from him.
"Night your majesty."
"Night Evie."
Bobby listened for her breathing to deepen, within minutes Eve was asleep.
Bobby closed his eyes and tried not to move any nearer to Eve than he had to.
********
Eve opened an eye. She was warm, comfortable and cuddled up to something
solid which smelled wonderful. A pair of strong arms were holding her close
and she wondered where she was. The second eye opened and she looked up. She
blinked as her eyes felt sore. Damn, she had forgotten to take her lenses
out. A pair of brown eyes stared down at her.
"Morning." Bobby's deep voice penetrated her brain. Eve managed a smile
before putting her head back down again. She really didn't want to move, so
she didn't. Bobby had woken about half an hour before her. Some time in the
night Eve had snuggled against him and he had wrapped himself around her. He
had just stayed put, enjoying the feel of her in his arms, besides he
couldn't have moved without waking her and she had seemed so peaceful. The
sound of Bobby's phone ringing disturbed their peace.
"Hobbes."
"Hey Bobby, just to let you know, Eberts has managed to hack into the
computer and is opening the doors in about five minutes. Better get
yourselves decent." Darien's voice drifted down the line.
Bobby snorted. "A bit early for you to be awake Fawkes."
"Umm, it's ten o'clock Bobby. Hope you didn't do anything that might be
caught on camera."
Bobby hung up to the sound of Darien laughing. Eve sat up and stretched. She
felt great and Bobby looked yummy in the mornings, he looked yummy all the
time. Her head snapped up and she mentally repeated her phrase of not dating
in house. Her resolve firm again she got out of bed.
"I'm going to the ladies room to wash up. Any news when they're going to get
us out of here?"
"In about five minutes. Eberts finally got his ass moving."
Eve nodded and picked up her shoes, Bobby was busy folding the blanket and
brushing his jacket down. As they left the lab voices were heard from down
the hall. The Official, Eberts and Darien all arrived together.
"Ah, Hobbes. Good morning. I hope you realize that the damaged door will come
out of your wages?" The Official greeted the couple.
"Sir? That wasn't Bobby's fault, it was the only way we could get out.
Besides, I shut the door so I guess it means that I'm to blame." Eve
confessed.
The Official considered this. "Fine, Eberts? Make a note to dock Miss
Strattford's wages. Go home, clean up. Hobbes ? I expect you back here ASAP."
With that the Official swept away with Eberts trotting behind him. Darien was
grinning at the couple as they stood there.
"What?" asked Eve.
"Oh nothing, so, what did you crazy kids get up to eh?" Darien asked.
"Well, we raided the snack machine, explored the agency, oh, and Bobby is the
Operation King."
"Operation King?" Darien looked confused. "I've never heard it called that
before."
Eve rolled her eyes and turned to Bobby. "I had fun. I'll see you later ."
She walked off ignoring the questioning look Darien was throwing at her.
Frustrated, Darien turned back to Bobby.
"Operation King?" he repeated. Bobby smiled mysteriously and pushed past his
partner. Darien kept in step the whole way repeating his question. Once
outside, Bobby got into Golda. Darien had given up asking him and had
flounced off to find Claire. Bobby's thoughts were about Eve. He rested his
head on the steering wheel and sighed. She smelled so good and he really
wanted her. Thank god, she agreed with him about dating. He started Golda's
engine and headed home convincing himself that he wasn't too disappointed.
The End?
A Perfect Match
Rating:NC-17
Author: suzyh
Disclaimer: Apart from Eve, I have no claim on any other character here and
I'm making no money.
"Come on Bobby, admit it."
"Admit what?"
"You know what, stop being so stubborn."
"Fawkes, you get stranger every day you know that?"
Darien pulled a face. It had been four weeks since lockdown and Bobby and Eve
were still walking on egg shells around each other. Bobby was now so
obviously in love with Eve it was ridiculous. Darien returned to his topic.
"I dare you to say it."
"Fawkes..."
"Go on, I double dare you."
"Stop it."
"Bobby, just.."
"FINE! Alright, you want the truth? I love her okay? I love her so much it
makes me crazy. Now can we change the subject?"
Darien shook his head and Bobby groaned.
"So, Bobby? What's holding you back? I mean really? Don't say company pier
either because that's crap. "
"I'm scared."
"Of what? Being happy?"
"Hurting Eve, hurting me, you know what I get like. I couldn't take the
rejection again. It almost killed me when Viv left."
"Eve is not Vivian. Besides, she's had therapy, she knows the score and in
case you missed it Eve is totally in love with you to."
"You think?" Bobby's voice was hopeful. Darien frowned. For all Bobby's
bravado he was still very insecure. Vivian had done a real number on him.
They reached the Agency and Bobby parked Golda, Darien looked at his wrist.
"I need a shot, why don't you come with me and you can get Claire's opinion."
"Claire knows?"
"Hobbes, there are tourists in Egypt that know."
The two men walked into the keep to find Claire and Eve pouring over a
report. Darien glanced at Bobby. He was gazing at Eve and everything he felt
for her was right there for all to see. At that moment Eve chose to look up
and turn around. Her gaze locked with Bobby and the air crackled with
tension. 'Wow' thought Darien, 'I hope someone looks at me that way before I
die.' Eve blinked and lowered her eyes turning back to Claire.
"Keep this for as long as you want. Let me know if you need anything else."
"Thanks Eve. Oh, don't forget lunch is on me next time."
The smaller woman nodded and smiled at the boys. Eve had composed herself and
could look at Bobby again.
"Bye guys, be good now." Eve darted out of the room in need of some air.
Claire grinned at Bobby.
"For heavens sake, if you want her, go and get her."
Darien looked triumphant. "There! I told you it was obvious. Bobby, man, you
gotta go for it, you guys are a perfect match."
Bobby looked at the two people in front of him, they seemed sincere, well, if
you can call grinning your head off sincere. Bobby raised his eyebrows.
"Okay, if it will make you two happy I'll go talk to her. But after that, no
promises okay?"
"Alright! " Darien jumped up and down like a schoolboy. "This is great, my
best friend and the second nicest girl at the Agency."
Claire looked smug, "Thank you Darien."
"Actually, I meant Alex."
Claire snorted and went to get the shot ready. Darien made himself comfy in
the chair and regarded his friend.
"Don't overthink it Hobbes. Just do it."
Bobby nodded and grinned. Tonight was the night.
********
Bobby stood outside Eve's door. He raised a fist to knock as the door opened.
Hobbes' mouth fell open. Eve was wearing a silver dress that had spaghetti
straps at the shoulders, tapered in at the waist and a skirt that ended at
her knee. It was also the first time Bobby had seen her hair loose. It fell
just below her shoulders and was wavy and thick. She had had some blonde
highlights put in it recently and they shone in the light. She looked
breathtaking. She also looked very surprised.
"Bobby? I was just going out. Is there something wrong?"
"Umm, no. Where are you going?"
"Dancing. You know that Latin dance club in town?"
Bobby frowned. "You going alone?"
"Sure, I always do. I know, come with me."
Bobby shook his head. "Nah, I don't do Ricky Martin."
Eve giggled. "It's a Ricky free zone, I promise." She looked pleadingly at
him until he gave in. Once they had parked, Eve took Bobby's hand and pulled
him past the long line of people waiting to get into the club. A huge bouncer
stood guard at the door. He smiled when he saw Eve.
"Evie! How ya doing baby?"
"Just fine Jimmy. Got room for me and my friend?"
"Always."
The bouncer undid the rope and moved aside for Bobby and Eve to go in. Loud
Latino music assaulted Bobby's eardrums as they entered the building. Eve
rushed to the bar and yelled at the bartender for some drinks. Bobby couldn't
help but be amused, she was a regular clearly. After about ten minutes of
yelling small talk, Eve stood up and gestured to the dance floor that was
heaving with people. Bobby took his jacket off and led her to the floor
spinning her round so her skirt twirled and rose up. For the next two hours
they danced. Eve was delighted to see that Bobby was a great dancer. He was
holding her close for the mambo. Their hips moved together as the sensual
beat of the music filled the club. Bobby slipped his hands lower onto her
waist , then onto grasp her hips. Eve turned round so her back was to him and
he pulled her sharply into his body. Eve gasped as Bobby moved behind her.
She felt a mouth start to kiss her shoulder and she closed her eyes, reaching
behind her so her arms went round his neck. Bobby's hands skimmed the front
of her body not quite touching but making her aware that they were there.
Finally, the music stopped and the tempo changed. Eve was still up against
Bobby's body and it felt wonderful.
"Evie? Let me take you home."
Bobby's voice sounded deep as he murmured into her ear. Eve nodded, she was
aroused past the point of comfort, she ached for him and this time no silly
personal rule was going to stop her. They collected Bobby's jacket and exited
the club. Eve shivered slightly as the cool air hit her. Bobby slipped his
jacket over her shoulders and walked her quickly to Golda. The drive back was
quiet, Eve was watching Bobby's hands. They were big and strong and she
wanted them all over her body. Bobby was wondering if he needed to stop for
essential supplies. Eve wasn't the type to sleep around and he was clean.
Still, there was that other risk.
"Eve? Do we need to stop anywhere?"
"Hmm? Oh, no. I'm covered." Eve blushed slightly. How could she tell him that
she hadn't had sex since her husband died eight years ago? Her passing
experience with the act was brief. Her only partner had been Matt and as much
as she had thought that she loved him it hadn't been a pleasant experience.
In all honesty, it had put her off doing it at all. Especially after her last
job and the humiliating man that she thought had liked her but was only after
her access codes. Eve sighed. Bobby was different, she had never ached for
anyone, she just hoped she didn't disappoint him.
*******
They walked to Eve's apartment. Bobby took her key from her and let them in.
Shutting and locking the door, Bobby took his jacket from her shoulders and
claimed her lips for their first kiss. Eve moaned and opened her mouth for
him. Bobby pressed her into the wall and deepened the contact tangling his
hands in her hair. A groan rumbled from his chest as he felt her start to
explore his body, slipping her hands under his shirt and stroking the hard
muscles there. He pulled back from her and took his shirt off dropping it to
the floor before picking her up and striding towards the bed. Eve felt his
arousal and was thrilled. Bobby placed her on the bed and slowly undressed
her kissing the parts that were revealed to him. Eve melted and arched her
body towards him. She wanted him naked and she sat up to accomplish her task.
This done, she pushed Bobby onto the bed and bent over his groin. Bobby
gasped and gently urged her nearer to him. Eve pleasured him until he could
hold back no longer, he came hard and fast moaning her name.
Eve lay beside Bobby as he recovered. He opened his eyes and took in her
pleased expression, he reached for her and kissed her deeply. Eve found
herself on her back as Bobby kissed a trail down her body. She sat up in
surprise when she felt his mouth on her.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm returning the favour, do you mind?"
"Umm, yes, no. I mean, only if you want to."
"Believe me sweetheart, I want to."
Bobby pushed her down gently and resumed what he was about to do. This time,
he received no opposition as he gently started to kiss and lick her clit. Eve
gasped and clutched the sheet, she had never felt anything like this before.
Bobby increased the pressure as he heard her breathing become laboured. Eve's
eyes flew open as her body took on a life of it's own. She arched her hips
and threw her head back unable to control herself.
"Bobby! Oh god, Yes, oh yes."
She shuddered with her first ever orgasm and collapsed shaking onto the bed.
Bobby kissed her thigh gently and moved up her body. He stroked her hair and
nuzzled her neck. Eve opened her eyes and looked at him in wonder. Bobby
kissed her mouth again and moved over her. Eve tensed, she was expecting it
to hurt, but all she felt was pleasure as Bobby sank into her body. He moaned
deeply and began to thrust inside her.
"Evie, you're perfect, so perfect."
Eve whimpered in reply and wrapped her legs around his back, she dug her
nails into his ass trying to get him deeper still. Bobby rode over her until
he felt the impending explosion, he was aware that she had come for a second
time but she was moaning her way to another climax. In a final surge, Bobby
thrust almost violently inside her. Eve screamed her pleasure as her body
found it's release. Bobby closed his eyes and stiffened above her.
" Oh god, Evie. Oh yeah."
They lay exhausted together. Bobby rolled off and pulled her close completely
satisfied and completely in love. Eve snuggled into his chest and sighed
happily.
"Now I finally know what everyone was talking about."
Bobby lifted her chin with his finger. She had reacted surprised when he had
gone down on her and then again when she came, as if she didn't understand
what was going on. But, she had given him oral pleasure without a second
thought. Bobby frowned, hadn't her husband done that favour for her? Eve sat
up worried.
"What's wrong? Did I do something?"
" Relax, you were wonderful. Eve? Was that your first orgasm?"
Eve blushed. "My first, second and third actually."
Bobby smiled. A part of him was glad that he was the first to give her
pleasure, the other half wondered why she hadn't gotten it before. Eve read
his mind and she propped her chin onto his chest. She knew she loved Bobby so
she wanted to tell him the whole story.
"I was young when I married Matt, he was my only partner and I just wanted to
please him. Sex with Matt was, well, for Matt. I never questioned the fact
that it always hurt I just thought that was normal. I talked to him once and
he said I was frigid." Eve bit her lip. "He soon tired of me and found
someone else. I came home one day and found them in our bed. Matt had died
and she was freaking out."
Bobby was horrified. It was a good job her husband was dead otherwise Bobby
was prepared to hunt him down and inflict pain. Eve continued.
"I was going to leave him. His dying solved a problem, but I couldn't cope
with the questions and my failure to please him. So I kinda had a breakdown.
After that, I moved away and got smart. There was another guy about a year
ago that I worked with but he was more interested in my access codes than in
me."
"How long ago did he die?"
"Eight years."
Bobby was astounded. "No-one since then?"
"No-one I've wanted to be with. Until now."
Bobby's eyes darkened. He held her fiercely and tried to erase all the hurt
she had suffered. "I love you Eve."
"I love you too."
Bobby relaxed with her happy for the first time in a while. Now, how the hell
were they going to keep this a secret? If the Official found out one of them
would be out on their ass and he was willing to bet it would be Eve. This was
going to be tricky. Bobby kissed the top of Eve's head and planned their next
move.
The end.