Disclaimer: I do not own CSI: NY.

A/N: Another math lesson well used LOL. A quick oneshot that I wrote during math today. This is my first Mac/Peyton pairing.
Enjoy.

"That's the best night I've had in years, Mac."

"I'm glad." Mac smiled down at Peyton who was lay in his arms.

"We should do it again."

"Yes."

"Mac? Are you okay?" Peyton raised her head onto her hands so she could see Mac's face.

"Yes. It's just sine Claire -"

"Say no more, Mac. I'll just grab my things and go." Peyton went to slide out of the bed, but Mac held her waist.

"Stay."

"If your not ready, then -"

"Peyton. I love you. I want nothing more than to be with you. Just give e a little time to adjust."

Laying back down next to Mac, Peyton sighed and said, "I love you too, Mac."

Mac soothingly stroked Peyton's perfectly beautiful curls and kissed her forehead.

Peyton turned her head to look at the digital clock that was showing half past ten.

"Oh my God. I'm late for my shift."

"Shh, so am I honey."

"Shower." Peyton slipped her naked body into her gown and looked down at Mac. "Are you coming?"

"Yes." Mac too slipped his nude self from between the sheets and followed Peyton to the shower.

"Peyton?"

"Yes?"

"Are you okay?"

"I'm good Mac."

"No your not. Come here." Mac pulled Peyton close as the hot water pounded down onto them. "Want to talk?"

"I just want to get to work, Mac."

"Alright, but after shift you can come back here and talk if you want."

Peyton nodded against Mac's chest. "I'd like that."

When the water turned cold, the pair cam out of the shower. Mac helped Peyton dry off before he did himself.

Once they were both dressed and ready for work, Mac grabbed his keys and entwined his fingers with hers.

"Ride with me?"

"What is the others find out?"

"I don't want us to be a secret anymore, Peyton."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm ready for this." Mac pulled Peyton close and placed a passionate kiss on Peyton's soft, tender.

Peyton kissed back and pulled herself even closer to Mac's just as their cells rang in their pockets.

"Taylor."

"Peyton."

Both answered at the same time.

"When are you coming in?"

"We're on our way Stella."

Peyton went quiet as Danny asked her why he could hear Mac in the background.

"You'll find out soon enough, Danny." Peyton closed her cell and looked at Mac who was having an intense conversation with Stella.

"Look, Stella, we will be there in ten minutes. We'll carry this on later." mac flipped his cell shut and embraced Peyton. "We've got a body on 45th. Sid's taken the van out, but Stella suspects we've got more DB's."

"Okay."

"Come on. Let's go." Mac held Peyton's hand until they reached the SUV.

The short drive was filled with laughter and enjoyment, on both parts.

***

After almost twelve hours of continuous work, both Mac and Peyton were ready to go home and relax.

When the couple arrived back at Mac's place, Peyton sat on the couch with her feet tucked under herself while Mac brewed tea.

"Mac?"

"Yes Peyton?" Mac came back into the living room and handed her a mug of tea.

"Thanks."

Taking a seat next to Peyton, Mac pulled her into his arms. "Do you want to talk?"

"I'm fine Mac."

"You can tell me, Peyton." Mac brushed a lose strand of hair out of her face and kissed her cheek.

Peyton turned and buried her head into Mac's shoulder.

"Peyton?" Mac held Peyton close.

"Mac?" Peyton kept herself close to Mac as she thought about what to tell him.

"Yes?" Mac continued to hold her tight.

"Remember the case we had a few days ago? The one with the children."

"How could I forget? It hit us all pretty hard.

"Yes, but it takes me back to London. I was in a car accident with my sister and best friend. I was the only one that got out of the whole thing without a scratch." Peyton wiped her eyes before carrying on. "That was when I was seven. On this date. I've never been away from my family today."

"It's okay. You've got me. " Mac pulled her ever so closer as the tears started to casade once more.

"I know Mac. It's just so hard."

"Come on, let's head to bed." Mac carried Peyton in his arms to the master bedroom, but before he could put her down she lay a deep passionate kiss on his lips. He kissed back and eventually the kissing lead to gentle love making and then the pair fell asleep in each others arms. Knowing that they would be safe.

At least for a while...

A/N: Great thanks for reading along and sending in reviews. I hope to hear your thoughts.
Take care.
Paige