Chapter 2
It’s in that moment Eve is sure her heart stops. For the first time since meeting Villanelle she has never been more confident of the fact that she wants nothing but the other woman. She understands why Villanelle is conflicted, with everything that happened in Rome especially. But she never imagined she would see the blond like this. It breaks her heart and she knows deep down, it’s her own fault.
Villanelle has yet to move, let alone look up at Eve. She eyes the hand on her arm but can’t make herself look to Eve’s face, afraid of what she’ll find.
Eve rushes forward, no longer afraid of scaring the blond off, and wraps her arms around the figure. She feels Villanelle tense beneath her but the woman doesn’t try to pull away. Eventually she softens and hesitantly snakes her arms around Eve like she’s unsure the woman is real.
With Villanelle’s hands around her back and in her hair Eve starts, “I know I’ve changed my mind before. I know I hurt you, Vil and I’m so fucking sorry. You deserved more than what I have given you but I promise that you’re it for me. I’m not changing my mind. You’re the only one I want.”
“No, Eve.”
Eve pulls back confused. She was sure it was reassurance Villanelle needed. Just as she’s about to throw herself into the dark hole in the back of her mind Villanelle continues.
“I’ve never deserved how accepting you’ve been of me, Eve. I fucking shot you and walked away. You should hate me. You shouldn’t want to stay.”
“Stop. I don’t and I am. If you’ll have me anyway.”
The two stare at each other for a few minutes like they’re both trying to figure the other out. Eve looks at Villanelle with the most accepting look she can muster. And eventually they continue walking.
They’re almost to the entrance of the hotel when Villanelle whispers “Eve Polastri you better not break my heart.”
“You better not break mine” Eve fires back.
They smile sweetly at each other as they enter the lobby. It’s fancy but not as fancy as Eve suspects the places Villanelle usually stays. She’s not sure what she expected all things considered.
It’s not until they’re alone in the elevator when thoughts of the 12 and MI6 come creeping back to Eve conscious. How far will they have to run to get away? Will they ever be able to stop running?
“You’re thinking too loud. You’re not changing your mind already are you?” Villanelle says jokingly. But Eve can tell she is hiding behind the joking tone. She’s genuinely concerned Eve is about to bolt.
“In your dreams. Although I am wondering what happens next.”
“Will you stay with me tonight?”
The elevator dings and with a smile Eve says “always.”
“We can figure out the rest tomorrow. Tonight I just want to be with you” the blond says sweetly.
They make their way down the hall hand in hand. When they come to the door Villanelle leans over and kisses Eve on the cheek before swiping her card to unlock it.
They swing the door open and make it inside before turning on a light. As soon as the light snaps on a figure comes into view.
“Carolyn what are you-“ Eve says rather startled.
Eve and Villanelle stand a few feet apart wondering what the hell is happening. They look at each other and Villanelle shrugs. Carolyn sits on the edge of the bed, holding her hands together.
She stands and says “I suppose we have some matters to discuss.”