Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Amy & Jake

Amy sighed as she and Teddy were sat in a pub, she wasn't going to lie but the honeymoon period was definitely over. Amy scrolled through her contacts and stopped when it reached Jake's. She missed him. These past few months she had been full of worry for his wellbeing and just generally missing him. Jake's last words to her were on a loop in her mind.

Amy had been sat beside Teddy all night and he had barely uttered a word to her, he was busy laughing and joking with his work mates. Amy was bored and just wanted her bed. She looked up from her phone and tuned out Teddy and his mates laughter as she looked around the barely busy pub. Her breath caught in her throat when her eyes landed on Jake sitting at the bar. He was looking at her.

Amy didn't know if she was allowed to go over to talk to him but she was so close to moving out of her seat and going over there anyway because she's had time to think over everything. After thinking about Jake's confession, it then all clicked into place. The slight changes in his behaviour towards her stood out more. "I'll be back in a minute," Amy said to Teddy but she doubted he had heard her.

Amy got up and moved towards the bar when she thought twice about it and headed straight past Jake and walked into the ladies toilets. She felt nauseous with nerves. What if Jake's feelings towards her had changed?

She focused on her breathing when the door opened "Santiago! Fancy seeing you here." An all too familiar voice said.

Amy turned to face Jake, she had imagined how she would 'play' it when she saw him again but nothing had prepared her for the sudden rush of different feelings inside her. She found herself moving towards him quickly then she threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly.

"I miss you!" Amy said as his arms wrapped around her.

She was then taken aback when his lips crashed against hers. He moved them backwards until she was against the wall. She had imagined kissing Jake and how it would be, but this was far better than she could have imagined until her boyfriend crossed her mind. Then guilt filled inside her.

Jake pulled away "Sorry… I… sorry." He said before leaving the bathroom and leaving Amy to catch her breath and her thoughts.

Amy counted to thirty before she exited the bathroom but nothing could have prepared her for the scene in front of her.

"You ought to be careful what you say in public, you should also realize how lucky you are to have a girlfriend like that." Jake said to Teddy. Amy had rarely seen Jake angry but he looked pretty pissed right now.

"Look you should mind your own business-" Teddy had started to say when Jake swung for him and hit him square in the jaw.

Teddy looked outraged as Jake announced "Amy deserves better than you!" and then he stormed out of the pub.

That kiss still played on Amy's mind and plagued her dreams. She just needed to see Jake again. After what had happened in the pub that night, Amy had split up with Teddy. She still didn't know what had been said that night but she didn't want to know.

She was sat at her desk lost in her own thoughts when Holt's door opened "Santiago, Boyle, Diaz and Sergeant. My office now." He said in his usual monotonous voice that gave nothing away along with the same expression.

They all entered his office as quickly as possible and ensured the door was closed behind them.

"What's up Captain?" Diaz asked with her arms crossed tightly over her chest.

Holt was silent for a moment before he said "I've had a phone call with the FBI. Jake Peralta's undercover mission was a success however there has been an incident." And that's when Amy's worry reached breaking point, she felt dizzy and nauseous with nerves as the Captain continued "During the arrests Jake received a minor injury. At first it was thought it be a fractured wrist however after an x-ray it turns out to be just a sprain."

Amy exhaled feeling relieved, it wasn't life threatening. Captain Holt had really made her nerves go into overdrive then.

"When is Jake coming back?" Charles asked.

"He'll be returning today, I thought you would all like to know he is safe and returning back to work as usual." Holt said before he dismissed them. Amy returned to her desk feeling over the moon, Jake would be back today. She could call him, text him, talk to him and see him in the flesh!

She barely had time to process her relief when he walked into the precinct "PERALTA'S BACK BABY!" he announced grinning widely "Woah, never thought I could miss this place as much as I did." He added before everyone flooded around him.

Amy smiled softly as she stayed seated at her desk, she'd let everyone have their moment with Jake before she saw him even though she was itching to throw her arms around him.

It was just after midday when Amy was finally able to be alone with Jake; he didn't have any visible wounds however Amy didn't want to ask about the mental wounds of his undercover mission. She didn't know if he'd be prepared to relive whatever he went through.

"Hey," Amy said as they sat in the break room.

"Hey," Jake said as he looked at her. It was unreal; she couldn't believe he was actually here.

"How are you?" She asked, as soon as the words had left her mouth she heard how lame they sounded.

"I'm okay; it's good to be back." Jake answered as he smiled softly at her.

Amy smiled at him before she threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. She could tell he was slightly taken aback and that she'd caught him off guard but moments later his arms circled around her waist.

"I missed you so much!" Amy said as she remained hugging him. She hadn't realized just how much she had until this moment when she had her arms around him.

"I missed you too." He said.

"Please… just let me know you're okay." Amy said as she reluctantly let him go.

Jake was looking at her fondly as he brought his hand up and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear as he said "I'm okay Amy, I promise."

Amy nodded "Just… don't leave again okay? I don't think… I don't think I can handle it." She admitted suddenly feeling very open and vulnerable.

"Look… what I said before I left, I didn't mean to drop it on you like that but-" Jake started to say when Amy cut him off.

"I understand why but let's not talk about it here… how about over dinner?" Amy suggested.

Jake smiled softly "Amy Santiago, are you asking me out on a date?" he asked teasingly.

"Shut up and just say yes you idiot," Amy said rolling her eyes.

He laughed lightly "Sure, dinner sounds good, just to double check… we are eating out right?"

"Yeah, I wouldn't want to poison you with my cooking." Amy said.

Jake smiled again "What time do you want me to pick you up?" he asked.

"How about seven?" she said.

"Seven it is," Jake nodded.

Amy had just finished getting ready when she had an internal panic over what Jake was expecting. Did he think it would be a casual dinner? Was she overdressed?

It was a good five minutes before she decided to just stay in what she was wearing, anyway a dress could be both casual and just right for a date. Looking at the time on her phone she saw she had fifteen minutes before Jake would be here to pick her up. She remembered how the rest of the day in the precinct was; she'd look up from her paperwork to see Jake looking at her every so often.

It wasn't like he was being subtle about it either, Rosa and Gina had both commented on how Jake had been towards her since returning.

After making sure all her windows were locked and everything was fine there was a knock at her door. Checking her time she was it was 18:52pm, she wondered who would be needing her now. As she opened the door she was greeted by the sight of a big bouquet of flowers and some chocolates.

"Woah Jake… you really didn't need to get me these!" Amy said as she took the lovely bright looking bouquet from him and invited him into her place.

"I wanted to," Jake said smiling at her.

Amy smiled at him before she placed them in a vase "I can't believe you're early," Amy said after she made sure the flowers were okay.

"I even cleaned out my car, so you know I'm taking this seriously." Jake said sincerely.

Amy smiled at him and was about to say something in return when he said "You look beautiful by the way,"

"Thank you for tonight," Amy said as Jake pulled up outside her place.

Jake looked over at her and smiled "It was nice," he said softly. Amy didn't think she had ever seen Jake so open and vulnerable as she had tonight. Amy wasn't sure if she should make the first move or not. The moment seemed right so she leaned over in her seat slightly and placed her lips on his softly for a moment.

"Do you want to come inside?" She asked him.

Jake looked like he was considering it when he said "I would but I want to take this slow,"

Amy nodded understandingly "I get it," she said.

Jake leaned in again and pressed his lips to hers again. It was a softer kiss than the first one they had shared in that bathroom.

"I'll see you tomorrow," Amy said after she pulled away just to peck his lips before getting out the car which was noticeably cleaner.

"See you tomorrow," Jake called after her.

A/N: I absolutely adore this pairing. I've read most of the fics in the B99 section on here and love them all!