Summary: Songfic to Selena's "I could fall in love"
Disclaimers: I own nothing. Not even this computer. But the police can't prove that.
I Could Fall in Love
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Vicki opened her door and saw Henry there. "Hey." she greeted. He held up a dvd and she smiled. He's picked one of her favorites. She briefly wondered whether he knew she liked it already or if it was one of his favorites, then moved aside and let him in. He went diectly to the tv and popped the movie in and she went into the kitchen. She had been going over a file with an open container of mixed rice, but...she looked to Henry at the tv screen.
I could lose my heart tonight
If you don't turn and walk away
'Cause the way I feel I might
Lose control and let you stay
'Cause I could take in my arms
And never let go
I could fall in love with you
I could fall in love with you
She closed the case and went into the livingroom, sitting beside him with the carton of rice. He smiled at her. "Always with the chinese food. You're going to turn into a fortune cookie one day."
"I know. But even then, I'll be the most stubborn fortune cookie you ever met."
"You would definately be the cement fortune cookie with three million scrolls inside."
"I think I should be offended. You better be glad I have chinese food. This stuff makes everything better."
"Thank you, little rice and mixed vegetables with tiny shrimps." he mocked bowing to the box.
"You have pleased the food gods. You may live." she waved a piece of shrimp at him from between her chinese sticks. He frowned at her. "Ah, the sign of a true catholic. Religious jokes aren't funny. Just as well. Movie's starting." she sighed. They looked at the screen and he watched it, a smile in place. She pretended to watch it, caught up in thoughts of, what else, the vampire seated cozily next to her. Her thoughts wandered over the time they'd known each other, the dangers he'd faced for her. Even after all of that, she doubted him for some odd reason even she didn't know. (Blame it on the dad factor.) she thought with an inward sigh.
I can only wonder how
Touching you would make me feel
But if I take that chance right now
Tomorrow will you want me still
So I should keep this to myself
And never let you know
I could fall in love with you
I could fall in love with you
Henry looked at Vicki and saw the far-off expression in her eyes. "Vicki?" he asked. She looked at him.
"Hmm?"
"Where'd you go?" he smiled. She shrugged.
"I have no clue." she looked back at the screen. He studied her a moment, then mimicked. She noticed vaguely that the movie was nearly finished and she'd spent the whole time thinking about the mess she'd gotten into. She curled her knees up and tried to watch the last five minutes. The next thing she knew, Henry left her side and her head shot up. He was taking the movie out. Apparently it was over. She watched him, wishing the movie had been longer. He had graphic novels to draw and she had cases to solve. Lately her best thinking had been done with him. She scowled mentally at how much she'd come to depend on the man before her.
And I know it's not right
And I guess I should try to do what I should do
But I could fall in love, fall in love with you
I could fall in love with you
Siempre estoy sonando en ti
Besando mis labios, acariciando mi piel
Abrazandome con ansias locas
Imaginando que me amas
Como yo podia amar a ti.
Henry looked at Vicki and she smiled at him. "You feeling okay?"
"Nothing a little sleep won't cure. Just a boring case."
"Ah. Cheating husband?"
"Yep." she nodded. (Is that what it would be when he fed if we ever got together? Cheating?) she wondered.
"You look like something's on your mind."
"Not a hell of a lot." (Trying to figure out if you would be worth the risk.)
"How about you rest for the night and start fresh in the morning. Or maybe at noon. You deserve a break."
"So do my clients. I think their needs far outweigh a little insomnia." she saw his eyes widen. (Shit!)
"Insomnia? What's wrong, Vicki?" he reached out, tried to turn her face to look into her eyes. She pulled back.
"Nothing." she stood and he followed her to the door.
"If something were wrong, you would tell me, right? I don't want you getting hurt." he sighed. She looked at him.
(Men. That's what Mike said. Then, bam. He's angry at me for quitting so he bangs another cop.)
So I should keep this to myself
And never let you know
I could fall in love with you
I could fall in love with you
I could fall in love, I could fall in love
With you...
"Sure I would, Henry. Go, I...maybe I will take the night off." she sighed. He looked at her, completely disbelieving. "Okay, I won't stay up until three on the case. That's the best I got."
"Come back to my place and I'll fix you some chamomile tea and make sure you have a nice nap." he offered. She looked at him. His kind face, his honest seafoam eyes, the tiny dimples in his cheeks...
"I can't, Henry. I'll see you later." she closed the door on him and heard him swear and walk off. "I've done it now." she scolded herself, going to the couch and laying down. "Why'd you have to be so perfect, Fitzroy? I know you'll be like all the others, but I really could fall in love with you." she mumbled.