Charlie felt ill.  A part of it was the smell.  While not so bad as it had been before it still lingered a bit.  However, the smell was not the main cause of her alignment.  No, worry was what made her stomach turn now.  For the first time in her life she realized that she had something to lose that actually meant a damn to her.  A ransacked bar was one thing, but it was a thing.  It could and would be replaced.  People could not.  There were now people in her life that she cared very much about.  If Tyler Durden was willing to send pieces of a body to people close to Lucy, what else might he be willing to do to carry out his blood oath.

Capazzo’s caresses were soothing and comforting.  She wanted more.  His touch took away the thoughts and images of the horrible evening.  He brought peace to her.  Wanting to be closer to him she laid down in the seat and rested her head on his thigh.  When he wasn’t shifting he softly stroked her hair and rubbed her upper arm. 

Neither spoke much during the ride, instead they simply shared this moment together.

It had been a long night already. Capazzo had been busy setting up something for his boss Cessare Torretta and got word that the Bees Knees bar had been trashed. He couldn't help but worry about Charlie who owned the establishment. Upon arriving he saw Charlie was okay, they decided to leave but not before Capazzo found a box with a severed head in it. A head that belonged to the childhood friend of Lucy. It was Tyler Durden's way of sending a message.

Capazzo was glad all the madness was over with. For now at least...Sure Charlie and him were mafioso but some things were better left unseen and that was one of them, he was thankful she didn't get a full view of it although the car still had the stink from the trunk.

Charlie laid down in the front seat and rested her head on his thighs. He stroked her head and arm. He wanted her to feel safe in his arms and his presence. He continued to drive to his home as he looked down at her, she looked back at him and he gave her a smile.

A few minutes later Capazzo pulled up to his apartment. 

The area was okay but it wasn't the biggest apartment. He had promised himself to go house shopping since getting made but he never got around to it. He parked his car and tapped Charlie on the arm gently.

"We're here Bella."

Capazzo closed up the car and exited. He walked around to open the door for Charlie and held her hand as she exited. As they were walking Capazzo spoke.

"So this isn't the best place but it's home. I obviously have gotten a significant pay upgrade so I need to shop for something new, soon. Maybe you can help me? I hear the Lofts are a nice spot, quite a few people live there as well. I never really taught too much about where I live. Never had someone that I wanted to live with...until now that is."

Capazzo said half jokingly half seriously

"What do you think about the lofts, is that somewhere you could see yourself living?"

She smiled at the thought.  "To be honest, I have never seen them so I don't know.  However, after tonight, I think I need some place different myself."  She looked at him and tried to help lighten the mood with a half-joke of her own, "Just think of all the money we could save if we moved in together and split the rent."

She slid her arm around Capazzo's waist as they continue towards the door of his apartment.  "Really though.  I rather like that this is where you live.  I was beginning to think you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth."

The two walked into Capazzo's apartment side by side never once let going off one and other. Capazzo switched on his light switch to show a small cozy apartment. It had a small sofa set and it was a one bedroom. The kitchen was in immaculate condition clearly never ever being used by Capazzo. He was more of a outside eater.

Capazzo replied to Charlie's last comment.

"Silver spoon? Noooo way Bella, I had to save up to be poor! I didn't really know my mother that well, my father was murdered but once again that too is a bit fuzzy. I guess you could say I am more of the mysterious type in terms of my background."

Capazzo held her hand and walked her over to the sofa. He told her to lay back and put her feet up on his thigh and she did. He took off her shoes and began to give her a foot massage.

"So I was kind of in and out of different foster homes then finally I was placed with a family. I got into this life at a young age but man was I not like this. I was a know it all, I thought I was a bad ass whose shit didn't stink but I quickly realized that wasn't the case. Anyway, I don't want to talk about that or me for that matter."

Capazzo changed the subject.

"Living arrangements."

Capazzo continued to rub her feet, massaging the heel, then the ankle followed by the bottom of the feet and then each toe. He did that to the right foot and then to the left.

"Living together would definitely save us money, you do make a good point."

Capazzo laughed as he continued to massage her.

"Do you want something to eat or drink?"

"I would take a drink.  Anything hard will work."  She lifted her feet a bit to let him get up and then she sat up. 

As he grabbed glasses and bottles, she continued their conversation.  "Are you serious about the possibility of us living together?"  It was an earnest question, she wanted to know if he was just being playful.  "I mean that is a rather big step."

When he came back with the drinks she reached to take the one he offered to which she thanked him.  Patting the couch next to her, she waited for him to sit and settle in.  The she curled her legs up under her and laid against him, his arm slipping around her to hold her her close to him.

"I mean, for all you know I could be a lazybone bum who leaves my clothes lying around everywhere." 

Capazzo reached into his bar setup to get Charlie a drink. She had asked for anything hard but Capazzo knew better. He took out some glasses and quickly fixed her a Ginger Rye Toddy and himself a cognac on the rocks, he made sure he had everything to make the drink just in the event, such as this one, Charlie stopped by. She never stopped by his house, he was always by her place or they were usually out on the town.

Charlie asked him about his seriousness regarding the living situation and even hinted at the possibility she could be messy.
Capazzo lauged at the joke. Then responded as he handed her the Ginger Rye Todday and took a sip of his cognac.

"It IS a big step Bella, probably one of the biggest in a persons life. I don't think there is any rush on my end or yours either BUT I will say this..."

Capazzo leaned in and tickled Charlie then he put his hand on her face and looked deep into her eyes.

"Who wouldn't want to wake up next to that face hmmmm?"

He kissed her then smiled as he took another drink. He then sat back and playfully shruged.

"Besides...what do I care if you leave your clothes lying around..I do think we're in a position to hire a cleaning lady...no?"

Capazzo laughed, he'd always make jokes like this, it wasn't because he tried to be funny for attention, he did it with the hopes that even for a moment he could get her to smile, her smile was one of the very pure things in his life and for a glimpse of it he'd do anything.

Charlie does smile and drinks more of her drink.  "You are right.  It is not something we have to rush into.  In fact tonight I don't want to think about my past or worry about my future.  I just want to stay right here next to you."  Drawing a deep breath she exhaled slowly and practically melted into him.  

"I love the person I become when I am with you." 

Sitting her drink off to the side she moved to sit on Capazzo's lap.  Her pants were flared enough to provide her with ease of movement as she straddled him.  Smiling she looked deep into his eyes as she used her hands to rub his chest slowly up and down.  

"You do something to me that I can't even describe."

Capazzo and Charlie continue to converse, she straddled him and began to rub his chest.

"Oh is that so?"

Capazzo answered her question and then moved her hair a bit and looks in her eyes. He gave her a kiss as he grabbed her legs and ran his hands down the back of her thighs and knees.

"You know just because we aren't moving in together doesn't mean we can't have sleepovers."

Capazzo jokingly said to Charlie as he grinned and gave her another kiss.

"I could absolutely get use to this...you in my arms, wrapped around me...I can't get me enough of some Bella."

Capazzo began to kiss her on the side of her neck and then work his way up kissing every inch until he got up to her ear and gave it a little nibble with his nose then his tongue.

"Ohhh I could get use to this as well," Charlie somewhat breathlessly replied.  She gently cupped the side of Cappazo's face and guided his mouth back to hers.  Kissing him several times each growing deeper and hungrier than the last.  Turning her head she trailed kisses from his mouth down the side of his neck as her hands moved to rub up his back.

Smiling she looked back into his eyes, "l never imagined that it would feel this good.  It's intoxicating."  Her eyes dropped from his eyes to his mouth with desire and softly added, "and addicting."

Capazzo and Charlie continued to kiss. She was still straddled on him and he rubbed her back with his hands. He continued to kiss her on her neck and then explored other areas. Capazzo then stood up and she wrapped her legs around him still straddled.

"I think it's time for bed babe."

Capazzo jokingly said as he held her and walked towards the bedroom.

Charlie grinned at Capazzo’s playfulness as she clung to him, “I couldn’t agree more.”  She nibbled his ear and kissed his neck the whole way there. 

Laying her down he moved on top of her and showered with kisses.  She loved how it felt to feel his weigh on her, loved how the power of control switched from her to him.  She wanted to give herself to him and have him take her all at the same time. 

“Oh Cap…” she spoke breathlessly.   She felt her hips lift towards him and she moaned when they brushed against each other.

Capazzo looked at her and gave her a kiss on her forehead. It was getting heated but thankfully his hair hadn't even moved an inch. Extra Strength Gel came in handy today. He continued showering her with kisses and she gave him a few in return. She slowly untied his tie and unbuttoned his shirt revealing his chest and he looked up at her and smiled.

"How did I get so lucky to find such an amazing girl huh Bella?

Capazzo laughed as he continued kissing her.

He then reached for her shirt and.....before continuing he stopped and reached for the lights and cut them off then continued.

The Next Morning

Coming out of one of the deepest sleeps Charlie could ever remember having, she found herself confused by her surroundings.

Where am I?  She thought to herself. 

Suddenly the previous night's more pleasant memories came rushing back to her mind and she smiled.  She reached out for Capazzo to pull him to her for his warmth, but all she found was an empty bed.

Confused she sat up and held the blanket in such a way as to cover herself.  Rubbing her eyes, she looked around for Capazzo before finding the envelope that he had left next to her.  Opening it she pulled the letter out to read. 

Attention! The sexiest woman in the world just woke up, look in the mirror and tell her: "Good morning."

She laughed and smiled.  Looking into the mirror, she spoke the words, “Good Morning.”

Capazzo opened his door to see Charlie talking to herself in the mirror. He laughed as he came inside and took off his jacket and sneakers. 

"I take it you got my note Bella"

He smiled as he entered the bedroom. He walked over to her and gave her a kiss on the forehead.

"How do you manage to look prettier and prettier every single day?"

Capazzo smiled and gave her a kiss on the lips this time.

"Here you go...got this for you."

Capazzo set a bag down on the night stand. He had went and bought a bunch of croissants, donuts, cannolis and two cups of coffee along with two bottles of water. He then reached in and grabbed a assortment of fruits such as apples, oranges and bananas.

"Sooooo yeah. I didn't know what you may like so I just got everything. Eat up!"

Capazzo smiled and winked at her. She attempted to reach in to grab something when Capazzo stopped her.

"Ah ah ah...you forgot one thing."

Charlie looked confused, she didn't really know what he was talking about. Capazzo then smiled and took out a rose from his back pocket. He leaned over and gave her the rose followed by a kiss.

"Now...eat up!"

He laughed as the two sat next to each other and prepared to eat breakfast together.

Charlie smelled the rose and smiled.  

"You better be careful treating me like a queen.  I might come to expect it all the time."

She laid the flower down and picked up the coffee.  "Hmmmm... I needed this," she said after sipping it and setting it aside once more.  "It is going to be a long day working at the bar," she stated as she reached for a banana.  Unpeeling it she began eating.

"What are you going to be doing today?"

"I enjoy treating you like a queen because that's exactly what you are Bella and you can expect it as much as you want."

Capazzo smiled and stole a bite off her banana as she was asking a question, he laughed then answered.

"I am meeting up with Wrench and Finn later, we're planning a trip to Las Vegas, we need to go see someone about a job, but don't worry about that.....I think I am going to come visit you at the Bees Knees when I am done."

Capazzo took a sip of his coffee and then he laid back down, he put his head on Charlie's leg as she continued to eat her banana.

"How does that sound?"

Stroking his temple softly with the back of her fingers she smiled down at him.  

"I would like that a lot."

She finished up the banana and then suddenly she used her fingers to tousle his hair and get it all messed up.  Giggling she tried to push herself further up the bed, anticipating his forthcoming retaliation. 

Capazzo laid there looking up at her when suddenly she did the unthinkable and went straight for his hair. He quickly got up.

"Whoa whoa whoa!"

He yelled playfully.

"You can do anything you want with me...but please...for god sakes don't...touch...him!"

Capazzo laughed as he pointed to his hair. He then approached her in a sneakily fashion, mimicing how a predator would attack his prey.

"That coffee is making you get out of hand isn't it?"

Capazzo laughed as he jumped toward her and began to tickle her. She laughed and he did it some more. Then he began kissing the side of her neck. The two rolled around and began a tickle war. 

After it was said and done Capazzo looked at his lady. She made him so happy and it was a good break from his every day routine of living life as a mafioso. This was the other stuff he cherished, these moments were the ones he would never forget. He looked at Charlie and gave her a kiss on the forehead. It was something he did quite often, it was becoming more of a trademark. He then gave her one more kiss on the lips and then popped up out of bed.

"As much as I would love to spend the entire day with you here in bed I have to go. I am going to hop in the shower, feel free to stay here how ever long you want."

Capazzo began to remove clothing as he spoke with her and prepared for the shower.

"I'll be around a little later at the Bees. Everyone will probably be out there. I am looking forward to having a nice night."

Capazzo was now shirtless and continued to talk.

"Bella, I want you to be extremely careful tonight. Make sure Rex and Nails have proper security there. I know you're not going to like this but I have already set up two of my men there. I promise they won't interfere with any of your activities they are just sitting there, in a undisclosed location, watching and waiting...just in case. Durden is still out there, Whitehill is still out there and until this thing is settled with Red, you should be on high alert."

Capazzo then looked at Charlie right before he entered the bathroom. He winked at her and blew her a kiss. With that he entered the bathroom and turned on the water.

Charlie grinned

He actually referred to it as a person!

She bit her lip, giggling as she prepared to defend herself.  When he pounced she laughed and squirmed and fought back until both laid gasping for air.  She reached out to caress Capazzo’s face.  She had fallen for this man and she was not one to do anything in half-measure.  She was all in come hell or high water.  He held her heart in his hands, and as they said at the poker table, she was all in.

She frowned when he got up and announced that he had business that needed attending too.   A part of her had hoped that they could stay in bed all day.  She was not looking forward to returning to the ruins of the night before.  If she joined him in the shower he would stay with her she was certain. 

No she could not do that to him.  She would not.  It was time to face reality again.  With hard work her and her men could probably have the bar back up and going again in a week’s time.  She wasn’t exactly sure where she was going to find the money to stock her inventory again, but she would figure something out. She always did. 

Smiling she reached out to grab the “kiss” he blew her way and watched him go.

I wonder what he meant about everyone being there tonight?  Maybe some of her crew would show up to help out.  That was how a crew rolled.  Maybe he thought it would be a nice night everyone working together… or maybe he was thinking about another sleepover.

Charlie grinned.  Now that would be a nice night.