Smell of Desire -- Witchblade Karma

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Date Posted: 01:57:45 03/29/03 Sat
Author: Spin
Subject: Smell of Desire
In reply to: Spin 's message, "Smell of Desire" on 05:08:13 03/24/03 Mon

~*~

Lara stormed behind the bar, pulled out a small glass, and began mixing herself a shot. Ian watched as she expertly concocted a drink. Pouring equaled amounts of three different types of liquor into a tiny glass. �What is that?� Ian inquired.

�This,� She held up the glass for Ian to see the different layers inside, �is called a Quick Fuck.� Ian cringed at the lewd title of such a drink. He watched as she quickly down the contents in one gulp. She mixed herself another one and down that as well in one swig. Lara closed her eyes as the liquid ran smoothly down her throat, relishing the warmth it produced the moment it hit her stomach. As she exhaled, she opened her eyes and banged the glass unto the counter.

Lara frowned as she stared at Ian, dark eyes boring into his. A feat he found unnerving. It was obvious she was still upset, about what he didn�t know. He reached for her hand, �How does your wrist feel?� She pulled back and said, �Its fine.� Lara remained quiet and continued to stare incredulously at him. Not taking much more Ian finally asked, �What?�

�I can�t believe you!� Was her biting reply.

Ian�s head snapped up to look at her. �Excuse me?�

�I can�t believe you actually stood there and let her talk to you like that. I mean damn Ian! You just stood there like some statue while she verbally lashed out at you.�

�Lady Sara�s outbursts does not bother me. I am already use to it. Its nothing really.� Ian wasn�t sure if he was trying to convince Lara or himself.

�Don�t fucking try and bullshit me, Ian! I know it bothers you because I can see it in your eyes.� Ian lowered his head in response and Lara continued on, �I can understand Sara being upset but she had no right to take it out on you. But what bothers me the most is that you just stood there, not once did you defend yourself. I mean what is up with that?!� Lara crossed her arms against her chest as she waited for an answer.

�What was I supposed to say?� He whispered.

�Uh, perhaps the truth might have worked, Ian.� She said sarcastically. �You could have told her what really happened. Shit, I don�t know anything to have kept her in check.�

�I told you, Sara hates me and she does not trust me. What makes you think she was going to believe in what I say? She never has in the past why would she start now?� Ian sighed, �I think I should leave and give her some space. Let her calm down.�

�Oh no you don�t!� Lara quickly lifted the partition of the counter and walked around to confront Ian. �You are not leaving. Go over there and straighten her out. Put her in her place. I mean come on Ian you are a lot stronger then you think. I mean what you did to Damien was just�. wow! I�m sure you can handle her.� Lara�s flaring anger began to dull down. However, this time it was Ian�s turn to be frustrated,

�That was different. I am no stranger to violence, its second nature to me. With that Damien person, I reacted on instinct. But with Sara,� he sighed and shook his head, �What you ask me to do is the impossible.�

Lara snorted, �Ian, I�m not asking you to do the impossible. I�m not asking you to leap tall buildings in a single bound, or start dodging bullets.� Ian smirked at her last comment. �If she only knew� he thought. �All I�m asking you to do is go over there and talk to her. If not for some idle chitchat then tell her off. I mean I would but I think she would kick my ass.� Lara added trying to alleviate the tension. She could see that this conversation was really getting to him. Fortunately, it worked and she was greeted with a small grin. Then he started shaking his head no.

�You make it sound as if it�s an easy feat for me to accomplish. You do not understand. There is more to Sara then you realize. She�s,� he paused trying to find the right words.

�She�s what?� Lara shook her head trying to comprehend what Ian was trying to say.

�Sara has a uniqueness that makes her different from most women. She is not of this world, she�s,� Ian�s voice and eyes took on a far off look. A look that Lara recognized as complete amazement. �She is the moon, the sun, she is everything. Primal, original, warrior-goddess.� Ian stopped himself. Those last words, why were they so familiar? Ian was sure he never uttered them before �or did he?

�Let every man be respected as an individual and no man idolized.� Wide-eyed Ian stared at Lara.

�What? You look surprised that I quoted Albert Einstein.� She chuckled.

�No,� Ian blinked several times, �It is just something I was not expecting. Your point is.�

�Point is, Ian, I think its great that you hold Sara in such high regards and that you have so much respect for her. I mean there is not a woman out there that doesn�t want to feel cherished and held up on a pedestal especially by a man. However, you make Sara sound like as if she�s some unreachable goddess. When in actuality she is just a woman, albeit,� Lara added, holding up her hand before Ian could protest, �A special woman.�

�There is a fine line between worshiping and adoring someone. Some women don�t need a guy following them around and kissing the ground they walk on. They need someone who will walk besides them, pay attention to them, who will talk and listen, and most of all they need someone who will love them unconditionally. I bet that�s what Sara wants. Some who won�t play games with her. Someone who is genuine in his feelings and honest in their actions.

In addition, I bet it is harder on her since she is a cop. I�m sure she faces the wickedness of the world every single day. So I am guessing she also needs someone just as strong as she is. Someone who can take her crap, sees beyond the bullshit, and sees her as a woman. Sara deserves to be treated and loved like a normal woman. Not treated as if she is some kind of deity. Are you getting what I�m saying?�

�Yes, I believe so.� Ian lowered his eyes; �I am inexperienced when it comes to matters of the heart.� Lara reached out to grab a gloved hand and gave him a reassuring squeeze. His eyes lifted up and locked with hers. �Don�t worry about it. I am definitely no expert when it comes to matters of the heart. Actually, I think its illegal for me to give out any advice. But in your case, I had to say something. Those eyes of yours don�t hide much and I could see how hurt you were. In addition, I also seen how much you care about her when you described her to me.� The corners of Ian�s mouth rose slightly. It soon disappeared as it was quickly turning into a frown.

�Hey, don't frown - you'll never know who might be falling in love with your smile.� Lara said, trying to cheer him up. Unfortunately it didn�t work this time.

�What if I�m not that someone for Sara?� His eyes were pleading with hers. Lara�s heart went out to him as he stared at those big brown puppy eyes.

�I can�t give you an answer but why don�t you let Sara be the judge of that? Show her the kind of person you can be. Let her see the real you. Who knows she may surprise you.�

�How am I supposed to accomplish that?� Ian questioned.

�I�m sure we can help you.� Jeni added as she placed her full tray on the counter.

�And how exactly are you two going to help me?�

The duo exchanged devilish looks and both sported matching grins. Ian could not help but swallow the lump in his throat. He could not bat the sense that he had unknowingly given these two women complete control. �By the time this night is through Sara is going to be seeing you in a whole new light.� Jeni confidently stated before returning to clear off her tray.

�But how��

�Shh�� Lara placed her fingers across his beautiful lips to shut him up. She sighed, �Damn they are soft. Sara you lucky bitch.� Lara thought. She pulled her fingers way and placed her hands on her hips. �You leave that up to us, gorgeous.� Once again, Lara spotted that shock expression on his face. Was he blushing, again?

�Okay before we start I have to ask. Ian why do you look so shock every time we pay you a compliment?� After clearing up her tray, Jeni walked over to Lara.

�I have never been on the receiving end of such intimate flattery before.� Ian lowered his head.

�Are you telling us no one has ever told you just how attractive you are?� Jeni questioned.

�How about handsome?� Lara added.

Ian only shook his head no.

�Sexy?�

�Luscious?�

�Stunning?�

�Beautiful?�

Each taking turns, word after word Ian shook his head no.

�So you have NO idea just how completely fine you are, do you?� Jeni finally said.

Ian looked up from his bowed head, brows furrowed, and a perplexed expression on his face. �I am?�

�YES!� Jeni and Lara said in unison.

�Okay what about Sara? I mean we know you�re not exactly on her top ten list but she can�t be THAT blind. She must have told you at least once? �Or gave you a look or something, anything?� Lara inquired.

Ian remained silent.

�Apparently Lara the woman IS that blind.� Jeni rolled her eyes and sighed.

�Oh good grief! Shoot I bet even a homosexual female would look at Ian and say �He�s handsome.�� Lara stopped short and out of left field asked Ian a personal question about Sara. �She likes guys right? I mean she is straight, right?�

Ian was stunned by Lara�s question and Jeni was having a hard time holding her laughter. Lara looked at Ian�s shocked expression. She shrugged her shoulders and innocently stared at both of them, �What? Why are you looking at me like that, Ian? Hey, I have to ask. We wouldn�t want you wasting your time on her or anything.�

�Lady Lara, I assure you Sara is a healthy heterosexual.�

�Okay then I guess the only thing left is to have those �blinders� taken off and direct her vision towards you. Then when that�s done give her a subtle nudge in the right direction.� Lara suggested.

�Lara we are talking about that woman over there. With Sara, it has to be more then just a subtle nudge. I think we need to give her a major push.�

�Oh yeah, then maybe the fall will actually knock some sense into her.� Lara added.

�Lady Sara is a stubborn woman. How do you intend to push her?� Ian wondered. There was that shared look again. The wheels were starting to turn and those wicked grins were plastered across their faces.

�Ian ever heard of the expression or phrase �Absence makes the heart grow fonder�? Jeni asked.

�Yes.�

�Well,� Ian turned to Lara, �here�s a another expression �Jealous makes the heart grow fonder, faster.��

�Jealously?� Ian sounded skeptical.

�Jealously!� The matchmaking duo said together.

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Another great update. These two women together are very, very dangerous.... -- moondreamer, 09:42:26 03/29/03 Sat