Winning over Carmen Sandiego
Even if Christmas is incoming, as well as winter holidays, some people just never take any break. Guess who ? Yeah right.
Miss Sandiego was in a caper as usual, and as usual our favorite inspector is running after her.
“ Come on inspector, I’ve known you faster than that ! Is age reaching you ?” she teased.
Carmen couldn’t help but teasing Chase Devineaux. Because he was the only one so far who dared to retort to her. Other policemen just kept silent, nor yelling if not growling and not nice words. Chase’s answers however, were fun.
“ Why ? Are you getting tired already kid ? One must know to make pleasure last. Or is it nap time for you ?”
Carmen had a laugh. She veered off in a street, then rushed in a store to hide. She took off her hat to mingle better. She stopped in an aisle. Now, where was he ? Damn. She lost sight of him. Carmen breathed. True, she has been running for a while. Lifting her head, she noticed mistletoe above her.
“ You really believed you could lose me here ?” made Chase mid-voice.
He was next to her. Quite close in fact. Sandiego had a little smile. Actually no, but she had a way more interesting idea now.
“ Oh come on. I know better by now to not underestimate your … let’s say determination.” she smiled.
“ Indeed. And now it’s over Sandiego. I won’t let you win this time.” he warned.
“ Aaaw. Not even for Christmas ?” she pouted.
“ Did you breathed too much snow or what ? ” replied Chase, already exiting handcuffs.
“ Pfffrrr. And to think I was about giving you your christmas gift. What a shame.” sighed Carmen.
She then caught his tie, and pulled him gently to her. Chase widened eyes seeing her face getting closer. And closer. His heart raced, his breath shorted. She wasn’t about to … SERIOUSLY ?!
“ Like this.” she muttered.
Her lips got in contact with his. He dropped the handcuffs. Hearing that, Carmen stopped the kiss and fled, leaving a dumbfounded inspector.
“ WHAT THE ?!! Ooooh you won’t get away with this you damn Femme Rouge !” he exclaimed.
Customers stared at him. Yes, that’s is normal state, don’t worry. Or maybe do worry. Anyway, Chase rushed outside. Where was she ? Over there ! This red hat ! Meanwhile on her way, Carmen was was smiling : she really tricked him this time. But … why her lips were like burning ? She shook her head. Didn’t matter. She was about to join Zack and Ivy and leave the country. Snow began to fall again. Her teammates were joyfully skating in a outdoor skating rink. She stopped to obersve them. Maybe she should join, to have some fun for once.
“ What the hell was that low-cost kiss you gave me, Sandiego ?”
Carmen startled. Devineaux was behind her. Damn ! That was fast for once. Wait. WHAT ?!!!
“ Low-cost kiss ?!” she exclaimed, a bit vexed.
“ Perfectly. If you’re going to make this a Christmas gift, at least make it worthy.” he retorted, approaching.
How dared he ? It was worthy, moaned a inner voice, disappointed.
“ Is that really why you’re here ?” retorted Carmen.
“ I told you : you’re not winning this time.”
He put his hands on her hips. Whah ?! Chase slowly brought her closer. She found herself unable to move. He was holding her softly, no more agressivity on his face. He leaned his head, making her heart beating like hell. His nose touched hers. Carmen became as red as her coat. And then … and then … he kissed her. Slowly first.
* HOLY COW.* she thought.
Chase deepened the kiss. Her arms went to surround his neck. What was she doing before already ? When his tongue found hers, Carmen grasped his coat. Aperceiving her, Zack and Ivy just hit each other and fall. Devineaux ended the kiss. Carmen opened her eyes two seconds after, breathless, red cheeks. Darn, over already asked her inner voice.
“ That was a worthy one. And merry Christmas.” he said.
He let a Carmen astonished, mouth opened. Okay. He won this time. Totally. On his way, a mischevious smiled adorned Chase’s face.
