Title: Friends and Enemies

Rating: PG

Synopsis: Inara, Simon and Kaylee leave Serenity while Mal and company pick up some unexpected guests.

Timeline: Takes place 15 months after Serenity, the movie.

Notes: Next part of a series beginning with : And So It Begins, Kiss Me, Coming Together, Tell Me, What’s Proper?, Tears , Peekaboo, Impatient, Waking Up is Hard to Do, The Talk, I See You, Exhaustion,.Moving Day, Celebration, Surprise , Vacation, Reunion, Manipulation, Baby Talk, A First Time for Everything, The Way It Is, A Special Day, Girl Talk, The Gift, Breaking It In, Making Plans, Friends and Enemies

Disclaimer: This story is not meant to infringe on the copyright of any person or company related to the trademarked characters and situations depicted in the Serenity movie or Firefly series. I make no money from this. Only done for fun - and a desperate craving to have more stories told about this wonderful ‘verse Joss Whedon created.

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“Don’t think I should be leavin’,” Kaylee said as she sat on the edge of the bed, pulling on her boots.

“Mal wants us to spend a few weeks on Paquin finishing the preparations for the wedding. And he has one last job to complete.” Simon lounged lazily in bed watching his fiancé dress.

“What if somethin’ goes wrong? An’ he needs ta leave fast, or someone gets hurt?” Kaylee’s fear shown in her eyes and Simon pushed himself out of bed and embraced her tightly.

“He assured us the job isn’t dangerous.”

“He’s always sayin’ that. And when he does, he comes back with a new scar.” She pouted.

Simon tilted her chin up and kissed her gently. “Do you think he would risk you tanning his hide for missing your wedding?”

Kaylee giggled, despite herself and leaned into his arms. “I suppose you’re right.”

His eyes twinkled. “I always am.”

“Oh, that is not so, Simon Tam.” Kaylee pulled herself out of his arms and reached down to swat him with a nearby pillow.

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