This new multi-chap fic will definately be more fluffy than the last one, I think we are all in need of some nice Harry/Nikki fluff after my last fic. Thank you to view_er1 on Lj for this fic idea and helping me break the dreaded writer's block.

Once again I have no idea where this story is going, I only know while I'm writing it, so bear with me please. :D

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Harry wasn't very happy when his radio switched itself on at half past six in the morning, signalling that it was time for him to get up. He moaned and turned over in his bed, pulling the duvet further up his body to try and block out the sound of the cheerful presenters voice. This was in vain however and Harry sighed and sat up, glaring at the clock radio like it was the source of all his problems. Deciding that he would be better off getting up, Harry swung his legs over the side of the bed and stood up, stretching slightly as he did so.

"Now for today's quiz" the presenter on the radio said cheerfully and Harry rolled his eyes as he walked over to his wardrobe "answer just one simple question and you could win an all expense paid trip for two to Adelaide, Australia"

"Sure" Harry muttered to himself "Like anyone ever wins that"

"All you have to do is answer this one simple question" the presenter continued "What city is the capital of Australia?" he then proceeded to give the listeners the number to call as Harry walked out of his room and into the bathroom.

Half an hour later as Harry was waiting for the kettle to boil, he heard the same radio presenter ask the same question as before. Harry smirked to himself as he reached for the phone and dialled the number, he had some spare time and he didn't see the harm in showing off slightly. After a short while, Harry was put through to a man on the other end of the line and asked the same question, he answered it confidently and then left his name and contact details. Nikki would have a field day with him if she knew he had entered one of those competitions and Harry vowed that she would never find out, he would never hear the end of it and her taunting.

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"Morning" Harry greeted Nikki as he walked past her desk and to his own. His blonde co-worker gave him a smile that made his heart jump in his chest as she replied, sipping her mug of coffee. Harry took the opportunity of Nikki looking back at her laptop to glance his eyes over her perfect form. She was wearing a knee length black skirt, black tights and long black boots. Her hair was curled slightly and fell just below her shoulders, a few strands framing her face and making Harry want to reach up and push them behind her ear. The red curve hugging blouse she was wearing didn't help matters either and Harry looked away as he heard a small cough from Leo's office doorway. The younger pathologist looked up and blushed violently as he realised that Leo had seen him observing their co-worker. Leo just smirked and shook his head, amused by his younger friend.

"A word please Harry" Leo called over and Harry glanced at Nikki who grinned at him as he walked over to the office.

"That sounds very ominous" Nikki teased and smiled at Harry as he poked his tongue out at her, a smile forming over his face as well.

"Yes Leo?" Harry asked innocently as he strolled into the room and sat himself on one of the chairs in front of Leo's desk "You wouldn't have a case for me would you?"

"No" Leo stated simply as he stood up and closed the office door before turning back to Harry who was frowning "When are you going to do something about this obvious infatuation you have with Nikki?"

"I don't.." Harry stuttered and shrugged "I don't have an infatuation with Nikki"

Leo snorted as he sat down behind his desk and entwined his hands together.

"Right" he nodded seriously "So the look you get on your face every time you look at her is nothing to do with your feelings? Okay then"

"What look?" Harry asked incredulously and glanced out of the office window to look at Nikki who was staring at her laptop with a look of rapt concentration on her face. He couldn't help but smile as he observed her and he turned back to Leo when he heard the older man laugh slightly.

"The look you have now" Leo laughed.

"She's a beautiful woman" Harry countered and shifted nervously "any man would be mad not to be attracted to her"

"I'm not" Leo reminded Harry "Neither is Nigel, neither is..."

"Okay" Harry held up his hands and nodded "Okay. Maybe I am slightly attracted to Nikki..."

"Understatement" Leo muttered under his breath as he reached over and shifted some papers on his desk and let Harry continue, ignoring the glare his younger friend gave him.

"but she doesn't feel the same way about me, and I'm not about to screw up our friendship by admitting that I am slightly attracted to her"

Leo stared at Harry incredulously, wondering how someone so smart could be so stupid.

"What?" Harry asked and Leo shook his head

"Nothing. I'll tell you if a case is called in"

Harry took this as his queue to leave and stood up, shooting a worried glance at Leo as he walked from the room.

"What was that about?" Nikki asked without looking up from her laptop, as Harry sat himself down at his desk.

"I really have no idea" he replied honestly and Nikki giggled and shook her head, making Harry smile. "Are you doing anything tonight?"

"No" Nikki shook her head and looked up, absentmindedly chewing on the pen she had been fiddling with. Harry felt his mouth go dry and suddenly wished he was that pen, but shook all of those thoughts from his mind. "Why?"

"I was going to go out for drinks" Harry told her noncommittally as he shrugged "I was wondering if you wanted to come?"

"Only if you're paying" Nikki grinned and pushed a stray piece of hair behind her ear "Sure"

"You strike up a hard bargain Dr Alexander"

"Oh I know Dr Cunningham" Nikki laughed, the sound making Harry's heart beat faster, his happiness growing slightly because he got her to laugh again.

'What the hell is wrong with me?' he thought to himself as he logged onto his laptop 'This is your best friend, it's only a bloody crush you've got. You'll get over it soon if you ignore it for long enough'

He however couldn't help but steal a sneaky glance at Nikki over the top of their laptops and a smile spread over his face as he watched her working intently. How could one woman do this to him?

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Later on that day when Harry walked into his house he saw that he had a message on his answer phone. Harry knew it was either from his mother who was telling him that she hadn't seen him in a while and that he should go and visit her, or from some sort of sale's group wanting to give him half price double-glazing. Tugging his tie off, he pressed the button to listen to the message and as the automated voice started to talk, he walked through to his kitchen to make himself a drink. One minute later he was rushing to the phone to re-dial the number who had called him.

Whoo for a new fic! :D

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