SMACked...Taken from the Things about Heros
A Story by MacsLovlyAngl
I do not own these characters, just the story.
It was late. Stella had just finished up the case file.
"Hey Stel. Don and I are heading out for a drink. Want to come?"
"No. I think I'll pass."
"Aww...come on Stel. We're going to watch Mac play. It would be good for you. I mean you haven't had any fun since Drew screwed you over."
Stella smiled. Leave it to Danny to be direct and to the point.
"Come on Stel. One drink."
"Fine. But only one."
Grabbing her coat, they headed over to the Jazz bar. Walking in Stella seen Mac playing his bass as he smiled at her. Sitting at the table, Danny ordered a pitcher. As the set was complete, Mac walked over to where his team sat.
"Hey Mac. Nice set."
"Thanks Danny. Hi stel. How you feeling?"
"I'm fine Mac. I should be asking you that. You were the one Drew tried to kill."
"It's okay Stella. I'm fine. You all got there in time."
Patting her hand, Stella felt the warmth as it met hers. Slowly sliding her hand away, she picked up her beer.
"Push over Stel. Let Mac sit."
Sliding over, Stella tried not to be nervous. Over the past few days, she had felt feelings for Mac. Feelings that she shouldn't be feeling. As his leg touched hers, she tried desperately not to move. God the heat radiating from him was distarcting her senses.
"You okay Stella? you look flushed."
"I'm fine Don. Just a little tired."
Moving his hand behind her back, Mac began caressing her shoulders.
"You do look tired Stel. Maybe you should go home and get some rest."
"Umm..yeah. You're most likely right."
Stella didn't care if Mac was right or not. All she knew was she had to get away from him now.
"I'll see you guys tomorrow."
"Wait Stel. You don't have your car. You came here with us. Hold on, I'll drive you home."
"It's okay Danny. I'm a big girl. I'll be fine."
After she left the bar, she began walking. As she walked, she thought about Mac. Their friendship, their passions, their pain. Turning onto her street, she unlocked her door, and walked inside. Everynight it was the same thing. Cold, lonely, quiet. She knew her past relationships had been the wrong choices, but she just couldn't figure out why she seemed to attarct all the wrong men.
"God Stella. What the hell are you really looking for?" She asked herself.
Getting into her sweats, she decided to try Mac's idea and take a jog, hoping she would get good and tired. Heading out her door, she jogged into the park, and that's when she seen him.
"Stel!! Stel, I didn't know you jogged."
"I don't Mac. But I couldn't sleep. So I decided to try your idea."
Mac couldn't help but admire her form. She was in skin tight spandex pants, with a black t-shirt and hoodie.
"Stop it Mac. You are friends. Don't go down this route." he said to himself.
"Seeing we are both here. Why don't we jog together?"
"Sure. Sounds good."
As they jogged Mac asked...
"How are you really feeling Stella? You seem so withdrawn lately."
She knew she was withdrawn. She couldn't help it. Ever since that night they found Mac after Drew had taken him, her only thought was..."I can't lose him, please God, don't let him die."
But how could she tell Mac of her feelings. She knew if she did, she could lose her best friend forever.
"I'm fine Mac. Don't worry about me."
Touching her hand to get her to stop, she pulled it away. Leaving Mac shocked.
"Christ Stel. You've never done that before. What's the matter with you?"
"Nothing Mac. I think I'm ready to go home."
Walking her back to her apartment, she said goodnight, and ran up her stairs. Leaving Mac wondering what was going on inside her mind. Entering her apartment, she plopped down on her bed and fell into sleep.
While she slept, she dreamed of Mac. Of his touch, his caress that had left her breathless tonight. Falling deeper into her dream. She could smell him, as his scent surrounded her room. Then she felt him. His powerful strong hands, as they caressed her skin.
"Maaaac...she sighed out within her dream. As his hands moved lower, across her tummy, her thighs, till he was touching the very heat of her. God how his fingers strummed her swollen bud, causing her to writher and buck off her bed as she orgasmed.
Waking up out of her dream. She sat up, and felt the wetness between her legs.
"Oh God. This can't be happening. Get out of my head, please."
Turning on the shower, she stepped in and allowed the cool spray to wash away her dream.
Meanwhile...
Mac was tossing in his dream. He and Stella were dancing. Dancing under the moonlight, while soft music played in the background. As they moved within each others arms, he pulled her closer, as their thighs grinded against each other. Then looking into her eyes, they both felt the passion, the need, as they leaned in and kissed.
"Christ Mac. What the hell was that?" He asked himself, as he woke from his dream.
The following morning when Stella arrived at work, she avoided Mac's office and headed right to the locker room.
"Morning Stel."
"Hey Danny. How was the rest of your night?"
"It was alright. How about yours? You still look tired. Are you not sleeping?"
Sleeping? What the hell was sleep. How could she sleep when all her thoughts were on Mac.
"Umm...a little. I'll see you later."
"Hold on Stel. Mac wants to see you in his office?"
"Oh...okay. Thanks Danny."
Walking back upstairs, she seen him sitting at his desk. Putting a fake smile on her face, she walked in.
"Morning Mac."
"Morning Stella."
"Danny said you wanted to see me."
"I did. I have a case I need you to look into for me. Last night a six year old girl was brought into the morgue dead. Her parents said it was natural causes. But Flack seems to think something else happened in that house. So I want you and Danny to check it out."
Stella was confused. Usually she and Mac would work together on a case like this.
"Sure Mac. I'll do that. Is there anything wrong Mac?"
"No, why?"
"Just wondering. Well...I'll get right on it."
Leaving his office, Mac rubbed his hands across his face. He was sorry he had to put Stella with Danny. But what choice did he have. He knew there would be no way he could work with Stella right now until he figured out why she was invading his dreams.
End Chapter.