Title: Who Knows?

Disclaimer: We do not own Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Dick Wolf and NBC-USA do.

Authors: bluepurple (AriesOx17 and bogoalexea)

Authors Note: This story is Total AU so there is just Bobby and Alex and her parents.

Genre: Friendship

Rating: T (T+/M towards the end)

Chapter 1: One Night

Alexandra Eames was at her favorite café working her ass off on the latest project for her fashion design class when she heard someone call her name.

"Hey Alex I got an invitation to party this Friday and I can bring a guest... I'd love it if you came with me!"

"I don't know... I'm kinda getting a big project done here. You know it's due pretty soon.

If I don't get a good grade on this I…"

"Oh come on you should loosen up a bit girl" Sheri interjected. "How about this: if we go and you aren't having fun within an hour, I'll totally leave the party with you, no questions asked."

Alex eyed her longtime friend and current roommate Sheridan Bradigan who was a true Irish. She wasa bit wild at times too. Sheri would never back out on a chance to have fun.

Eames finally let out a sigh and gave in "You win... Where's the party at anyways?"

"Well, it'll take place at the Hilton Hotel in Times Square's Pinnacle Bar this Friday night."

"What should I wear?"

"All I can tell you is dress to impress."

"I hope the time is convenient."

"It's at 7:30 pm. So you see, it doesn't start too late"

"Yeah, you're right" Alex said with a slight shrug " I guess I have no excuse"

"Thanks girl you're the best!" yelled Sheri as she took off in the direction of their apartment.

-x-

Surprisingly Alex managed to finish up her project earlier enough (before the deadline and even before the party.) She could totally relax and just prepare for that night out with her friend.

A few hours before the party, Eames was in her bedroom taking her time to get ready.

Well, her friend told her to 'dress to impress', so that's what she was going to do.

Right when she was putting on the finishing touches off her chosen outfit (a hot tie back halter top that complemented her body paired with dark jeans and open toe pumps), she heard a knock on her bedroom door.

"Hey girl you ready?" Sheri asked in a very excited voice.

"Almost," Alex answered while applying her jasmine perfume on her pulse points. After checking her appearance in the mirror, finding herself satisfied with what she saw, Alex opened the door. Sheri was right there sitting on the couch with revealing clothes on (as usual).

"Wow... you look fantastic! I bet it won't take long for guys to fall like dominos when they see you."

Sheri commented with a sincere smile. Alex rolled her eyes but then uttered a "thanks" with a giggle.

"Lets get out of here already!"Sheri urged. "My gut tells me tonight's gonna be a great one!"

When they arrived Sheri squealed, "OMG I was never told The Mechanic Rockers were playing tonight; this is too cool!" A short time later, Alex found herself having a few drinks at the bar while

Sheri was... well wherever she was, making out with some random guy.

While Alex made idle chit chat with some of the party goers, her attention was stolen by a certain song started up. Liking what she heard, she headed on over to listen. Reaching the spot, she noted to herself

"This guitarist isn't bad on the eyes at all"

After a few moments, she realized that the 'not-bad-on-the-eyes' guy was just doing his thing while staring at her with his dark brown eyes. Eames' heart rate increased.

Is he staring at me? No... Yes.... Whatever the answer, I'm just gonna stare along. This is fun anyways.

(Well, she was being honest to herself.)

Lost in the eyes of the sizzling guitarist, she jolted when her friend tapped her on the shoulder. "You're

having fun?"

"Jeez Sheri, you wanna give me a heart-attack!?!"

"Oops sorry, anyways I'd like you to meet Kevin um…"

"Hanlon," said the dark haired twenty something male putting out his hand.

"Nice to meet you Kevin, I'm Alex," Eames replied as she shook the guy's hand.

With her arms around him, Sheri asked again "So you're having fun, right?"

"Oh, um yeah, I uh…" Alex began then her eyes drifted away to make contact with that guitarist again.

And nope, Sheri didn't miss that!

"Hey girl" Sheri began but to no avail so she tried again. "Earth to Alex, earth to Alex can you hear me?"

Alex then came out of her trance and looked at Sheri.

"You should go over and introduce yourself."

"Huh? No, of course not! I mean…"

Sheri giggled; her roommate could be pretty priceless.

"You know what... I have a better idea. Come with me Kevin."

It wasn't until Sheri and Kevin where right near the guitarist, that Alex realize what was going on.

Oh no, now what?

Accompanied by her friend and Kevin, that 'not-bad-on-the-eyes' guitarist was heading towards her.

"Alex I would like to introduce to you, Bobby Goren. Bobby this is my best friend and roommate, Alex Eames."

"It is my pleasure to meet you Alex," Bobby said politely as he bent down to kissed her hand.

"Now go and have fun you two" Sheri ordered "And Alex whatever happens do not worry,okay?"

With that, Sheri and Kevin were long gone in the crowd. Eames didn't even get to insert a word.

God she's bossy. But no complaints here... I'm exactly were I wanna be (at least I think so).

Bobby and Alex sat at the bar drinking (a lot) and talking about... things. In a blink of an eye, they were both fully drunk. The heat was there alright. A man and a woman meet, find each other attractive, accidentally get drunk and in the party mood.... Well, what's gonna happen with all these factors?

The guitarist took Eames hand and headed to a quieter place away from all the chaos of the party.

The moment they stepped into a spacious room, their lips crashed engaging in a heated and passionate kiss. The shedding of their clothing soon followed and the two collapsed on a luxurious bed nude and furiously making out and caressing each other. In no time, Bobby was hovering over her, leaving a trail of searing kisses down both sides of her neck and shoulders as she ran her fingers through his curls while he was in her.

A/N 2: Thanks for reading Chapter 1 of "Who Knows?" More to come!

A/N 3: Reviews are appreciated! Please be gentle as this is our first collaborative work!