Fluffy and smutty all rolled up in one. Flying today and saw a flight leaving for Cancun, and this story popped into my head. :P

Im not too familiar with the ratings system here- I think this tale is pretty much T for the most part until the final chapter—that one's M for sure. But gonna rate the whole thing as M just to play it safe.

"I have a new number" said Finch in the subway. Shaw looked in his direction, eager for something to do. "This number, you may help with, Miss Shaw, as apparently she has gone on an international trip to Mexico and Samaritan has yet to infiltrate Mexico due to their lack of cameras and overall technology."

Shaw pumped her fist in the air. "When do I leave?"

"I'm afraid you'll have to wait for Ms. Groves before I can arrange transportation."

Shaw scowled and walked over to Finch's computer, where Finch was typing. "Why does Root have to go with me? Can't I do it alone?"

"Afraid not, Ms. Shaw. You're undercover, after all, and for international jobs I prefer to send a two-person team. Mr. Reese does not have enough 'vacation days' from his detective job yet and Mr. Fusco would not appreciate being away from his boy too long. So that leaves me or Ms. Groves. I rather believe you would prefer Ms. Groves' company over mine."

Shaw didn't have anything to say to that comment, so she remained silent. Ugh… Mexico with Root? She'd have a field day with that.

"Where in Mexico, anyway?"

"Our number is in college and its nearly spring break, so I'm afraid it's Cancun."

Shaw had been pre-med in college and never had the opportunity to experience an international spring break, so she was intrigued. "Cancun? Well, that should be okay. A lot of people there now, though."

"Yes, Miss Shaw. Cancun is one of the premier destinations for college students during spring break. I'm afraid that things may get rather raucous."

Shaw grinned "Just my thing. "

"So I take it you will be fine working with Ms. Groves on this case."

Shaw's smile immediately disappeared and she growled "No. But I'll make do."

Shaw turned around and went to her sleeping area to start packing. Bear whined when he saw Shaw's suitcase, and Shaw knelt down to pet Bear. "Bear, don't worry. Finch and his helper monkey Reese will take good care of them. I'll leave you some treats too. Watch my bed until I'm back" cooed Shaw. Finch heard them and wondered how Ms. Shaw could be so outwardly caring towards a dog and such the opposite towards humans. Perhaps furry mammals that could not talk back were safe to Shaw.

"Cancun?!" Root's smile widened as She told Root her destination… and with Sameen, no less. The Machine's information had definitely made Root's day. Sun, sand, shots… and Sameen. Maybe it would become 'Cancum' Root giggled to herself. I believe that is what is considered by humans as 'cheesy' whispered the Machine in her ear. Root only continued giggling.

As they boarded the flight to Cancun, Root led the way until she felt Sameen grabbing her elbow. "Root. I sit next to the window" demanded Shaw. Root laid her hand over Shaw's coyly replying "And I sit next to you." Shaw dropped her elbow like it was hot and rolled her eyes. Root said "You set yourself up for that one, Sameen" and walked on, smiling.

As the plane took off, Shaw turned to face Root and asked, "So what's the intel you have from the Machine on our number?"

"Well… her name's Hayden and like her name implies, she's from a well to do family in New York. She attends Brown and majors in feminist studies. Apparently she's a very serious, studious type and she's only going to Cancun for spring break because her roommate coerced her into it. The spring break scene down there doesn't seem to be Hayden's thing."

"Not mine either" Shaw grumbled. "Why, Sameen, how could you say no to sun, sand, and shots?" smiled Root. She wisely left out the fourth 'S'. Shaw turned to face the window and said "I don't like sand in my butt."

Root giggled "You're so silly, Sameen. Sand washes off if you didn't know that!" Shaw only rolled her eyes, reclined the seat, and shut her eyes. Root stared at her wistfully, admiring her beautiful eyelashes and her gaze slid down to Sameen's lips. Oh, those lips she'd just love to crush with her own.

"Stop it, Root" grumbled Shaw. Root's eyes flew back up but Shaw's eyes were still closed. "Stop what, Sameen?" "I know you're staring at me. I can feel it." "So nice to know you have intuition when it comes to me… see we're connected that way" purred Root. Shaw only sighed and turned her face towards the window.

Root took out her laptop. It was going to be a long flight but hey, a long flight with Sameen next to her? She'd take one anytime.