Title: Contact

Synopsis: He craved contact, whether it was from her skin or something a bit more meaningful.

Genre: General drabble (with fluff)

The first time he held her hand was during an impromptu duet at the club. Though she was caught off-guard, the natural chemistry they had when they danced quickly made up for it. It was spontaneous, just like the way he lived his life. He was caught up in the moment, and Aubrey managed to find herself swept in. She couldn't really bring herself to be too angry, better it was Angel than some dirty sleazeball.

"If we're going to be showing off, it'll be on my terms. Got that?" Aubrey stated it more as an order than a question.

"Yes ma'am," he replied, more amused than anything. The warmth of her hand still lingered on his, and it was enough to get him addicted to her touch.

When she asked him to be the second half of Lush Crew, he jumped at the chance. Mentally, anyway. He played it cool and acted like he was doing her a favor, since he knew Aubrey didn't want to make it obvious that she wanted him around. In reality, neither of them were fooling anybody. It was all a part of this game neither of them fully realized they were playing. She lured him close, but not too close. He tested the boundaries, but made sure he never strayed too far. Most nights the brush of her skin was just enough for him, though he always craved something more.

Sure enough, as time passed, their relationship (if he dared call it that) had progressed. A bit of teasing, some playful banter, the two of them had surely gotten closer. It became less about physical distance and more about the emotional connection. With every smile, every laugh, her happiness became his as well. Not that those chance moments of contact were any less sweet, but he found enough satisfaction in this closeness they now shared. And just maybe, this was the warmth he was searching for all along.

Hello again readers! Sorry for the delay, but I've been busy being an adult with responsibilities. :P Fear not, I have not abandoned fic writing entirely, but updates will be few and far between so consider yourself warned. I could only come up with a short piece this time, but this IS a short story collection for a reason. Thanks for stopping by. :)