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It's Complicated!

(fanfic)

(Ansel Crane X Hope Lee)

Plot: Robbery & Enemies turned Lovers

Genre: Action & Romance

Brief introduction from another fanfic here as inspired by it- "hoe for tom sato: Keep Your Enemies Close"

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Main Characters:

• Lee (You; American)- Criminal Mastermind

- smart, strategic, cunning & gorgeous

- has "Honor Among Thieves" code

- you have hidden feelings for Ansel

• Rye (African-American)- Right hand man

- very smart

- childhood best friend

• Eris (Chinese-American)- Demolitions Expert

- friend

• Ansel (American)- Expert Forger & self-professed World Security Expert

- Crew traitor

- fierce enemy turned secret lover

- has hidden feelings for you

- selfish, treacherous, greedy, posterious, insecure, egoistic, narcissistic & vain; though good looking

Other Characters:

• Fabien (half-French, half-Arab)- Driver

- fired F1 driver

• Lena (Latina)- Bodyguard

- trained US Marine Corps & Expert Martial Artist

- Ansel's former personal bodyguard, Chief Security Officer & ex girlfriend

• Miranda (Monagasque)- Grifter

- Known Princess Marguerite of Monaco since childhood

• Edison (40+-year-old American)- Thief

- Legendary Eddie Quick & father of Anton (Hacker)

• Anton (17-year-old American)- Hacker

- teen genius eager to prove himself

• Whisper (American)- Notorious fastest female thief

• The Rooks (Americans)- Notorious thief syndicate

• Sonia (Brazilian)- Ansel's Chief Security Officer

• Marguerite (Monagasque royal)- Crown Princess of Monaco

- Knew Miranda (Grifter) since childhood

• Barrett Carlisle (American)- Pharmatech Billionaire

- Corrupt & money monger

• Ulrich Ziegler (German)- World's leading security system maker

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"You and your crew went at Carlisle's night masquerade gala to take hold of "Ulrich's custom security system flash drive of the Crown Jewels", which the crew will copy in order to be able to lift it. Unexpectedly something mortifying happened, you and Ansel, the fierce enemy that betrayed the crew three years ago, had sex at the wine cellar. After what happened he told you that you will remain enemies. Unknown to all of you that despite the situation, something unexpected will happen to the two of you."

You both crossed paths at an association for con artists. Saw him as the best forger you ever met, you thought he would be a good addition to the crew which that time was just you, Rye and Eris. Mutual attraction developed between you two, unaware of his true colors that his nasty character rules him more. He became secretly distant that your mutual attraction didn't develop, his reason is downright nasty. For he plans to betray the crew to make a name for himself as the world's security expert and gain immunity. On the night of his betrayal you told him, "You don't have to do this...." Which he replied, "It's already done. Who do you think tipped off Carlisle?" So you became fierce enemies and found out his other personality from two people. Lena, his ex girlfriend said he was a sex addict and insecure. Sonia, his replaced Chief Security Officer to Lena and attractive Brazilian, his type whom he harassed because she refused his invitation for they were on the job site. Her strong refusal for his invitation made him to reveal his hypocrisy and to have hard feelings for her, he doesn't want things that don't go his way.

(Included in his type were badass, sexy colored Latinas.)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Back at the safehouse everybody prepared for bed. You however, can't sleep yet thinking what happened between you and Ansel, and what he told about Rye. The next day, the crew do their own things with loud blast of upbeat music. Fabien said, "To celebrate our success who's up for a drink later at a nearby club? Let's go out and toast our success!"

"Count me in, pretty boy", Eris said.

"Hey, we somehow weren't a total disaster. I guess, that's something to drink to", Lena said.

Jokes and buzz quips in the air but circling your mind was what Ansel told about Rye and immediately want answers, but first you need to do business so you calmed yourself as you call Anton and Edison.

"The Rooks will be expecting a copy of the plan we lifted. We'd best deliver", Edison said.

"Anton, can you make another copy?", you said.

"I can do it... under one condition", Anton said.

"Oh, making conditions now, are we", Edison retorted.

"I want to come along in delivering the copy to the Rooks."

"Anton, we talked about this. I don't think you're ready to--". You cut Edison.

"You can come, Anton."

"Really?"

"Lee, are you sure? The Rooks are dangerous, and... He's my son."

"Anton's part of the team. He's proven he can handle himself..."

"Sorry, Pops. The boss has spoken. Guess I got a copy to make!"

After, you immediately called Rye and Eris as there's already a fireball in your stomach.

"I need to speak with both of you now." You all went to a room.

She has her hands on her hips, staring at the two of you.

"When I was with Ansel at the cellar, he told me his betrayal three years ago had help- help from Rye."

She can't help a gasp slipping out, her head whipping out at Rye.

"He's lying, right? He must just be trying to get into our heads... Right Rye?"

He frowns...

"... It's true I gave him the rendezvous coordinates ahead of time."

(It caused her to be imprisoned for three years at Trask Island, a maximum security prison, because she sacrificed herself for you and him to be able to escape. While you and him need to be in hiding on those years. Event that enabled Ansel to write a book, Cracking the Thieves Code, which blew every thief in the game.)

She fumes, her eyes watering...

"... Why? For what conceivable reason?"

"I don't know what he would do with the information. I needed his help. We always talked about moving my mom out of Reno..."

"So that's what this was about? Your mom's new house in Pasadena?", you replied.

"More than that. We've made enemies, Lee. Stolen from a lot of people... One of those found out where my mom lived. He made it clear that he'd use that knowledge. I had to move her to safety. Get a new home, a new name. Ansel forged the documents for her new identity. In return, he wanted to see the plans of the Carlisle job. Escape routes, rendezvous, everything. He said he wanted to study it to become a better thief. I believed him."

"I don't understand... Why didn't you tell us sooner?", you ask.

"I wanted to tell you both the second I saw you. But everytime I tried to bring myself to say it, I just..." He releases heavy sigh, rubbing his eyes with his hands. His normally suave and calculated exterior now looks tired and ashamed. "I couldn't."

She seems to be shrinking into herself. She's been silent this whole time.

"Eris... please say something. Anything", he said.

Her expression is mixed with hurt and anger, "What do you want me to say. Do you want me to cuss you out and blame you for everything? Look, I'm feeling about five emotions too many emotions right now. I don't have an answer here. I wanna blame you... but if someone gave me a way to save my parents, I would take it in a heartbeat."

Your expression's lonely as you tell her, "It's okay. It's a lot to take in."

He steps up to both of you, putting a hand softly on each of your shoulders.

"Listen you're my crew. Like family to me. I'm so sorry for all the hurt I've caused. If I'd had any idea of what he was planning. I would have spit in his face right then. I can't change the past, but I will do everything in my power to make things right."

"I understand and forgive you", you said.

"It's okay... You don't have to. I'd get it if you didn't really."

"No. I want to. You didn't know he would betray us. I can't fault you for that and taking the forged IDs? Your mom was in danger. I can't imagine going through all of that alone."

His expression softens. He even manages a weak smile, the twinkle in his eyes returning.

"Thank you, Lee. Really I don't know how I'll made it up to you, but I'm going to try."

She shrugs at his gentle grasp, heading toward the door.

"I've gotta get out of here, go somewhere else. Clear my head."

"I get it. Do what you gotta do", he said.

"You should go after her. I'll stay here and later go with the crew, so you can have space." ".... I'm still committed, Lee. We'll work on the job."

"We agree on that much at least. We'll work on the job."

You give him one final look before heading out into the HQ common room, his eyes were pleading as he leaves.

When you leave the bedroom, you see her packing up a bag.

"Going somewhere?", you said.

"Sure as hell not staying here. First I'll go somewhere calm, later need to blow things up."

"Should I know what you're going to blow up or...?"

"Don't worry I won't get us into trouble."

She smiles briefly before shaking her head, rubbing at her eyes.

"Look, I'm just really shaken right now, and we can't afford that. I thought to go first to unwind and later to let out some steam would help me refocus. You shouldn't stay either, now that I thought of it. Wanna come?"

"Accompanying you means to later blow things up with you?"

"Yeah! I always find explosions make me feel better. That, and let's be real our 'alone time' these days has been seriously lacking."

She playfully takes your hand, tugging you out toward the door.

"It would be nice to get away, after everything that's happened today", you said.

"See? Whaddaya Say? Come with me and later make things go boom?"

"That sounds perfect. Lead the way."

"Gladly. You'll have a good time."

You pull a stop on clear view of the city, air seems fresh with trees.

You thought of something, "Can I buy chamomile tea and a pastry for us in the near cafe? I'll make it quick."

"Okay", she replied.

At the cafe you didn't notice that Ansel was there, he approached you that startled you because you should never talk anymore.

"This is awkward but I need to talk urgently to you, can we talk for a sec for the last time?"

His expression says it's urgent and seems with concern.

"What for?", you replied.

"Just give me a sec for the last time", he said.

"Okay, just a sec. Hold on, I'll just text Eris because she's waiting for me."

You told her that something minor came up but will return asap.

"I must warn you about the security at Carlisle's wedding, as I've said on the cellar I'm just looking out for you. Security will be very tight and will do anything to get the job done, you might get into a situation that you might not escape and regret."

"Is that it!? I got to go."

You quickly left and he just looked at you. In your mind he was such a huge jerk, always for his interest.

Upon returning to her, "I'm sorry for the delay."

Both of you eat and drink while starting to unwind with the sight of the view and had a light hearted chit chat.

Night came, she directed you at a distant field. It's just you, her and the night sky for miles as there are giant boxes hidden under tarps.

"I was wondering where you've been testing things."

"Like what I've done in the place. I'm particularly fond of the "middle of nowhere", not a soul for miles, explode as loud as I can thing."

You approach the giant boxes hidden under tarps.

"Alright. So what will be creating a crater-sized hole in the earth today. C-4?"

You rip the tarp off... to reveal fireworks!

"Eris Huang, did you make a fireworks display?"

She laughs loud, mischief glinting in her eyes.

"Hey, not everything I make is designed for mass destruction! Don't tell anyone, though. I got a reputation to uphold."

You glance at her curiously, and a thought strikes you...

"Can I ask you something?"

"Shoot!"

She sighs, fiddling with the fireworks as she prepares.

"Why did you became a con and partnered with Rye and me? I mean you graduated at Harvard. Left behind an engineering job with the Pentagon."

"I also play badminton", she said.

"It's just... you can be doing anything you want. You don't need crime. So why do it?"

"It's equal parts simple and complicated. I had strict parents with high expectations. I didn't choose Harvard. They did. I didn't choose a cushy Pentagon job with no creativity. They did. When I used my explosions to steal for the first time... I knew there was no turning back. After all it was the first time I chose something for myself. Our business is lonely, it's difficult to find the people you can trust. But after teaming up with you two for a few jobs, I saw that bond, that trust you had. And when you gave that trust to me? One of the best feelings I've ever had."

You smile softly at her, before returning your attention at the fireworks. You look over the size of the display, and something crosses your mind...

"You set up all of this just for us two? This is a lot of fireworks."

"Well, the original plan was to surprise everybody on the team after some drinks. But after the bombshell you dropped, I just needed some space."

"I get it. How are you holding up by the way?"

She shrugs looking down at the fireworks her gaze heavy.

"I'm a lot of things. Pissed is definitely one of them, frustrated, a splash of hurt and the wrong kind of butter. While my heart hasn't healed yet, I still plan on forgiving him."

"So quickly."

"If I had my way I'd put him on a month long apology with daily sacrifices of tequila and explosives, but we have a job to do and I can't afford to lose one of my only real friends over this. Besides, I know he wouldn't have done it if he knew what will happen to me."

"Hey, we can still have an apology tour. He at least owes us the tequila."

"Oooh, you think we can throw in proclamations of our genius? Free massages? I'm not above milking this."

"Let's see how many drinks he needs to agree to this."

"Alright. Wanna blow some stuff up?"

"Thought you'd never ask."

She lays down the fuse wires as you two wlk a few hundred feet away from the blast zone.

"You wanna do the honors?"

She strikes a match against her boot and holds it out to you.

"Don't mind if I do."

You take the preferred match and light the fuse, watching sparks zip towards the fireworks!

"Three... two... one... Fire in the hole!", she exclaimed.

Bright streaks of color are up into the night sky, exploding into the showers of light.

"Wow..."

"Right?"

Just one cascade finishes, a fresh burst of color takes its place, the harshness of the light softened by the plumes of smoke filling the air. You turn to her, and stunned by how the color warm and reflect off her features...

She turns to look at you, smiling softly.

"Yes?"

"You're amazing. I've ever seen you do fireworks before, and this show beats anything at Disneyland. That's on top of every other thing you do that's also amazing."

"Aww, Lee. No need to get mushy."

She gently elbows you, still blushing from some of the compliments.

Suddenly both of you get texts at the same time. You frown at the message from Lena, telling you to come back at the safehouse.

"We should go, duty calls", you said.

You head back toward the car. But before you get inside, she catches your shoulder.

"Hey, this was nice let's do this again sometime", she said.

"Always happy to blow things up with you."

You burst into your HQ. Your crew is sitting on the couches. Rye is bent over them, checking them all out.

"Got in a small scuffle outside the club. Thankfully we got away, but didn't take chances", he said.

"Those chavs strated it! We were just having a pleasant night--", Edison said.

"So you didn't lift that guy's watch?", he said.

"What? Of course I did! But only after they started it!", replied Edison.

"Anyone injured?", you asks.

"Scrapes and bruises but nothing serious", he replied.

"Well, I'm glad to hear nobody's hurt, but should we be worried about the safety of our mission?"

"We should be by now. The people we tussled with? They had Triton badges", replied Lena.

"Triton? The private security agency?", you said.

"One of the best. It looks like Ansel hired them... Which means Monaco is now crawling with things who will do anything he orders", he said.

("This is what he warned me about. We need to plan well!")

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The day of the wedding arrived and all were in positioned at the palace as planned. Ansel looked at you, seemed conflicted with his work and his feelings for you. Anton at the mean time remained in the van as the controls with Lena and Fabien, they'll be called when needed. Rye accompanied you as guest, Edison came as guest while Eris was a bartender. Miranda is also guest and known by the bride-to-be Marguerite. She serves as the grifter. She was able to come with her into her room. Chatted with her that kept her busy. "How are you? It's been a long time since we met", she said. "I'm fine. Yes, long time no see", Marguerite said. Everything set, time for you to do your part in the mission. Anton was able to manipulate the security system at the palace, "I was able to manipulate the security". "Okay", you said. "We can already go at the vault", you said to Edison. At the vault, it is with red laser lights. Edison said, "This ain't going to be easy, Ulrich Ziegler's security is top notch". He made failed two attempts speeding the alarm system, but on the third was able to dis-alarm it and opened the vault. You and him quickly get all the jewels and put it on the big black bag. Whisper saw both of you and provided escape. The presentation of the crown jewels came, "May I present the Monaco family crown jewels and heirloom", said Barrett Carlisle. When it was empty, the people gasp. He turned to Ansel, "What is this?! What I'm I paying you for?!" Alerted the guards and became everywhere. Lena came quickly and fought against guards. Her expert martial artist skills and top notch bulletproof vest is no match with the guards. Miranda escaped easily, while Eris and Rye chose to escape via zip. All were able to escape and ride in the van driven by Fabien. After the incident, Ansel was removed from the job and his career was in tatters. Though that was the case, he haven't forgotten you. He was able to swallow his pride and contacted you. "I know I have no right to do this but I regret what I did to you and you're team. Can we meet?", Ansel said. "Are you serious?!" "I'm serious", he said. So you meet. "I want us to have a new life, you to stop the criminal life", he said. You saw sincerity, you were able to forgive him and thought ways to explain to the team. All of you will retire at the criminal life, though you all became rich from that kind of life.

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