Rogue~ B. Bradshaw

31: PRE-MISSION

It was the last night that everyone would spend together before the mission. Everyone was on edge, nerves taking over their mind if they weren't doing anything. So they all tried to keep busy that night by going out to the Hard Deck. Penny had kicked everyone out of the bar for the evening so the pilots could have a nice last night together.

At the bar the pilots came up to Ana and talked about Ice with her. They told her they were sorry for her loss and they let her talk a bit about his life. Ana didn't particularly want to talk about Ice's death but she was glad she could talk about her memories with him to everyone else. It was funny to Ana that everyone saw him as this big strong wall but when inside the wall he was the nicest human being ever. He ate dinner with his family, played monopoly almost every time Ana came over and he made silly jokes all the time. People at first glance just didn't see that right away.

After everyone had made the rounds of apologies and a Payback and Fanboy talking about how they thought she was married into the Kazansky family she made her way over to Bradley who was sitting by the bar. Next to him she took her seat on the bar stool next to him without saying anything and she just leaned her head onto his shoulder taking in the good moments while they lasted.

She sighed outwards, "by tomorrow this whole thing will be over."

He wrapped his arm around her bringing as close as he could without her falling off the barstool, "can't wait, all this stress has built up towards this mission. Happy to get it off my back. Plus we have a lovely conversation planned after the mission."

Without failing to make her happy a smile widened across Ana's face, "Yes that lovely conversation. I just want to be together now though."

"I know. But I think we should really talk things through before we move into something. We've known each other forever and even though we already know each other so well I don't want to rush things. I don't want to ruin this amazing thing we already have. But I also want to risk it and take a chance on the relationship." He rubbed her back with his hand as he shared his feelings.

Ana sat up straighter a foot away from his face and looked into his gaze, "I know, I don't want to rush things either but I'm dying to take this risk. I feel like I've waited my whole life for us to be here. To share these feelings. It just feels like it was meant to be."

Bradley looked into her eyes as well taking in every last moment he had with her, "Screw what I just said, I just said it because I thought that's what you wanted. But honey, I'm ready to take the risk whenever your ready." He leaned in closer looking at her mouth pretty obviously.

Ana's heart fluttered at those sentences, "Sh*t, let's do it." She leaned in connecting their lips in a slow kiss taking in all the time they had left with each other. They put all their passion and love into it, taking in the moment, taking in all the moments that lead them up to this point and drowning out everyone else in the background. Bradley's hand glided over her sharp jaw as the both leaned in bending their backs so they could reach each other. People cheered in the background finally noticing the two making out. The two smiled into the kiss taking a pause from the kissing, Ana's mouth made its way to his ear and whispered, "how about we get out of here Bradshaw?"

Immediately shivers were sent down his spine and Ana slightly laughed at the effect she had caused on him. "Everyone will know." He shuttered.

"Let them." Ana whispered down his neck making goosebumps appear all over. That seemed to be enough for Bradley since he got up on his feet and grabbed her hand dragging her along with him and periodically looking back to see if anyone noticed. Surprisingly no one was looking, they were all too focused on a pool game.

That was probably the fastest the two had ever driven to get back to the apartments. They ran up to Ana's door since it was the closest one in distance from the parking lot and Ana fiddled with her keys trying to find the one that would unlock the door. Bradley standing behind her starting kissing his way down his neck to her exposed collarbone that sent shivers down her whole body. Successfully she got the key to turn and unlock the door, "ah-ha!" She screamed in delight and spun around and started to make out with Bradley wrapping her arms around her neck. Kissing her back straight away his hands made their way to her thighs wanting her to jump up. She obliged and jumped wrapping her legs around his torso and Bradley held her up by her thighs. Still kissing, Bradley used one arm to finish pushing the door open, he walked them in and closed the door behind them, he then proceeded to push her against the closed door. This position allowed Bradley's hands to explore her body wanting to find every curve and scar to memorize them.