In it to win it (Ian, Wanda, Open)

[Ian O'Shea]

Ian frowned. What was wrong with Wanda? He shrugged and turned to Anne and took the box of dishes. "Come on. We better get working or we'll get caught."he said, grabbing hand and pulling her along. He hoped Wanda was ok. She seemed mad. What had that been all about? He pushed away the thought and continued to the kitchen. He set the dishes down on the counter and turned to Anne.

[Anne Caroline Patterson]

Anne smiled up at Ian and patted his shoulder. "She'll be okay Ian. It was just a little scrap." She said dusting some dust from his shoulder. She gave a cute smile before turning and taking the dishes out of the box and stacking them on the counter. Staring at the counter before smiling and turning. "Have something to eat to take your mind off it."

[Ian O'Shea]

Ian watched as Anne pulled the dishes out of the box and put them away. She saw her turn and smile at him. "She'll be okay Ian. It was just a little scrap.Have something to eat to take your mind off it." she said. He smiled at her and reached for a water and a roll. He ripped of a piece and pooped it into his mouth. Its grainy texture was unsatisfying so he took a sip of water.

"What else did you do today?" he said, leaning against the counter next to Anne. He picked up a dish and examined it in his hand.

[Anne Caroline Patterson]

Anne shrugged. "Not much it was pretty boring." She muttered before stepping forward and grabbing a napkin and wiping some crumbs from Ian's face. "It's much better now." She whispered before leaning up and brushing her lips against his. After a moment she pulled back and smiled sweetly up at him.

[Wanderer O'Shea]

Wanda came out of the hospital all healed up. She walked towards the kitchen to see if they had other things to do. As she stepped into the kitchen she saw Anne kissing Ian. Her mouth opened and she stepped back into the darkness and leaned against the wall. Grabbing her chest she tried to silence her sobs and slid down the wall.

[Ian O'Shea]

Ian was aken by surprise. He stodd motionless for a moment and looked at Anne. She was smiling. He didnt know what had just happened. He was caught so off guard. "Umm...Anne...uhh..."he was speechless. He didnt expect that to happen. He put down the plate he was holding and swollowed had. He had a lump in his throat that wouldnt go down.

[Melanie Flames Stryder]

Melanie pulled her wet hair back in a ponytail as she walked down the hallway. She had just taken a bath and, though the soap always stung, it was very refreshing. She looked down to adjust her shirt as she came into the light of the room. With one hand shading her eyes from the sunlight, Mel looked up.

And saw Anne kissing Ian. Damn. Mel crossed her arms and raised her eyebrows. "Well," she said loudly, looking disdainfully on the pair. After a few second's glare, she looked away, disgusted. Her eyes fell upon Wanda, curled up in the opposite tunnel. Although she was hidden from Ian and Anne, from Mel's vantage point, she was very visible. The expression on the tiny girl's face made Mel more angry than ever.

[Wanderer O'Shea]

Wanda heard Mel's voice and stood up and raced into the kitchen and clung to her arm. Looking at Ian and Anne she choked on a sob and looked away. "Ho-How could you." She whispered to Ian before covering her face with her hands and collapsing onto the ground by Mel's feet. Her blond hair fell into a curtain around her head the only signs of her crying was her back shaking.

[Ian O'Shea]

Ian's jaw dropped. He watched as Wanda sunk to the ground and shake. He was shocked. He looked back to Anne, confused. "Anne.....how-....did-...what-..." he said, trying to put together a sentance. He didnt know that she had saw. He looked ot Mel and saw her furious expression. He had made the biggest mistake.

"Wanda, you know it wasnt me. I didnt kiss her. She did. It wasnt me..."he said, his voice becoming quieter with each word. He had hurt her. She would never forgive him, but wasnt it not his fault. He turned to Anne, his face a picture of sorrow and walked away, his steps heavy. He turned back before he rounded the corner and examined the scene. What was left of a normal moment was turned into a moment of anger.

[Melanie Flames Stryder]

Mel stared after Ian as he walked away. She could tell it hadn't been his fault and he felt sorry. Although sometimes he could seriously annoy Mel, she really was glad that he had chosen Wanda. Who else could match her level of compassion.

Still avoiding looking at Anne, Mel said a soft "come on, and bent down to scoop Wanda up. With her left arm around the soul's waist, and Wanda's head leaning against her, Mel kept her standing.

Finally, Mel turned to Anne. She stared wordlessly for a moment, he face blank. Underneath, though, he mind was a blaze. How could she? How the hell could that bitch do this to Wanda? Mel stood perfectly still, her body giving no sign of what she was about to do. Then, all at once, she threw her right fist at Anne's face, all her anger behind it.

Note: I really want to break Anne's nose (I know Mel probably won't, though)