Chapter Text
"I didn't know there was a female bodyguard."
Pete looked over at Porsche. The two of them were sitting on the mats in the gym having a water break. Following his friend's gaze, he watched the lone female bodyguard start stretching on the other side of the room.
"That's Mave. When she's not on missions she helps out the medical staff. That's probably why you haven't seen her around before."
"So, she really is a bodyguard? She's cute."
"Porsche... Don't."
"Don't what? I'm not going to do anything. Why? You jealous?"
Pete didn't say anything, but apparently, he let something show on his face - or Porsche just wanted to tease him.
"Relationships aren't allowed between bodyguards. No one can be more important to us than our Boss."
"Who said anything about a relationship?"
Porsche threw his hands up at the dark look Pete gave him.
"Woah! Okay. I get it. I'll stay away from your girl."
The ex-bartender laughed as his new friend punched him in the arm.
"I'm surprised they hired a female bodyguard though. She must be really good."
Pete smiled as he watched Mave. The female bodyguard had moved on to the punching bag after warming up.
"She's the best fighter here."
"Really? No way! I don't believe you."
"Mave's beaten every guy here."
"Yeah? Well, she hasn't fought me yet."
"Try challenging her and find out."
"Okay."
Porsche got up and started walking across the gym. Pete scrambled after him.
"I didn't mean now! Porsche!"
He watched as the newbie went up to Mave and introduced himself. She barely glanced at Porsche as she continued hitting the punching bag, but he was undeterred. Whatever he said next caused her to stop and glance over at Pete who chuckled nervously.
Mave nodded her head at Porsche and took off her gloves. Porsche turned around and grinned at Pete victoriously. Pete shook his head at his new friend's cockiness. The new guy had no idea what he was in for, but the old bodyguard decided to watch and enjoy his roommate's downfall.
Pete was the one laughing now. Back in their room, Porsche was holding an ice pack to various parts of his body as he lay in bed groaning. Pete
"Pete? Where are you going?"
"Somewhere I don't have to listen to you."
"Hey! This is your fault. You should take responsibility!"
The door to their rooms closed behind Pete and he walked down the hallway. As he did so, he checked for any other bodyguards wandering about the halls.
Suddenly, Pete was pulled into a room and slammed back against the door.
"You didn't warn your friend about me?"
Pete's lips curled upwards as he gazed into Mave's eyes.
"He didn't believe me."
"I bet he's regretting that now."
They smiled at each other.
"I loved watching you in action."
"I can show you some of my moves now if you want?"
Using the element of surprise, Pete spins them around until he has Mave pinned against the door instead.
"Or I could show you mine?"
Mave smiled mischievously before jumping up and wrapping her legs around Pete's waist. He dropped his grip on her wrists and moved his hands to hold her up. She took the opportunity to place her arms around his neck.
"Okay, Baby, you can be in charge this time, but let’s move this away from the door. Don't go getting us caught."
Pete carried her over to the bed and sat down with her on top of him. As he stared up at her with his puppy eyes and handsome face, she almost said the forbidden words. They had agreed when they started their relationship that it was too dangerous for them to fall in love. Although she could stop herself from saying it, she couldn't stop herself from feeling it.
So instead, she ran her fingers through his hair, gripping it tightly, and poured all her love for him into an equally forbidden kiss.