AN: ok so this is a multi-chap fic. Its mainly all written but just needs typing up. It's a Maddie/ Linden pairing because they really should have got together. Hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer: Holby city and all it characters belong to the BBC. I'm afraid I don't own any of it.

'ARGGHH!' Could anything else go wrong? It was only 9am but a very stressed out Maddie Young was making her way to AAU. To say that she had not had a very good start to the morning was a bit of an understatement and she knew that it was only going to get worse. Arriving t work half an hour late doesn't really bode well for the day ahead.

Sneaking through the double doors she prayed that he would be occupied and not notice her, but no such luck.

'Dr Young you're late.'

"Shit" she thought. 'Sorry Mr Cullen it won't happen again.'

'Is there any reason.' God she hated this Linden, this part of him that was the ultimate professional. She knew he had many different sides to him but out of all of them this was the side she disliked the most. Not in the mood for it she snapped.

'No there is no reason, except for the fact that it is your entire bloody fault that I'm late.' With that the young doctor went to walk straight past, aiming to go to the other side of the ward hoping Linden wouldn't follow, but again no such luck. He gently grabbed her arm and guided her into the office.

'Oh and why is that Dr Young.' He replied once they were safely ensconced in the small room.

'Why oh I'll tell you why. I woke up late because I couldn't sleep last night as you weren't with me. And before you say anything I know it was my idea to spend at least one night a week away from each other, but it's your fault that you so damn loveable. That I couldn't sleep cause I missed you. Then when I did finally wake up, I had no clothes to wear as they are all at your house. I didn't have breakfast because everything in my house is in various stages of mould growth because I haven't eaten or spent any length of time in my flat recently.

So I was late, hungry had to come to work in my PJ's so I could change into my spare set from my locker which I then proceed to spill coffee down, so know I have a stain. And most importantly you have yet to kiss me today. So see it's all your fault.'

Linden couldn't help it he had to laugh, even though he tired to stifle it, it didn't work.

'It's not funny!'

'No no I know it's not but you just looked so cute and unbelievably sexy when you get riled up. How about I try and make it up to you.'

'You could, but I'll tell you now it's not going to be easy. So what do you have in mind?'

'Well,' Linden looked around to make sure no-one was looking in and then bent his head, cupped her cheek bringing her body close to his. His lips then ghosted over hers for a couple of times, and then slowly increasing the pressure. His tongue gently traced her bottom lip, begging for permission, which she gave enthusiastically. His tongue gently slid into her open mouth. The taste of each other was familiar but oh so exciting.

'Did that make up for my grave error.'

'Well it's a start.' Linden chuckled.

'Well I think it's about time I give you these.' At this he moved away causing their entwined hands to part. Going to his desk he unlocked the third draw and out an envelope which he silently handed to his girlfriend.

'What's this?'

'Open it and see.' Cautiously she opened the envelope and pulled out a couple of sheets of paper. The top of which said CHANGE OF DETAILS FORM HOLBY HR DEPARTMENT. Upon closer inspection she saw that all her details had been entered, and for her new address Linden's had been entered. She was confused.

'I've been thinking about asking you for a while, but I just didn't know how. And I know that this is not the most romantic way to go about this but I thought the time was right you don't have to say yes but I just want you to consider it'

'Linden consider what. You actually haven't asked me anything.'

'Oh sorry, I just got a bit carried away. What I meant to say was will you move in with me?'

Maddie couldn't help a little giggle escape. Linden was right it was not the most romantic gesture in the world, but I a way it was so totally Linden and she loved it and him.

'Well it all depends on if you have a spare set of keys for me.'

The Irish doctor's reply was to hold up a set of keys complete with a key ring with Maddie on it. Her only response was to jump into his arms give him a peck on the lips, whispering 'Yes' in his ear.

'Come on we better get some work done, good job it's quite.'

Maybe the day wouldn't be so bad after all thought Maddie as they left the office with large grins on their faces.

'You do know that this means that we'll never get to be late again.'

'Oh I wouldn't count on it. I'm certain we are gonna be late some days, but let's just say it will be for more enjoyable reasons. With a chuckle she was gone to see the patient in bed 3, with unexplained stomach pain.