~Please note that this picks up from where Season 4 left off. Suggestions and/or criticism is welcome, so please comment or leave me a message if need be. I will leave the story open-ended; depending on the feedback/reviews I may continue to add chapters. Keep in mind that this is my very first fanfiction piece, with that being said there's always room for improvement. Hope you guys like it!~
After the introductions, Gail promised that her brother and Chris would see more of Holly but at that moment all she wanted was to go home and curl up in bed to have some rest.
"Do you want me to take you? I was going to do some paperwork and then head out", Chris chimed.
Steve added, "Yea, I was just about to take off as well. Want to tag along?"
"Actually, I think I'm just going to go with Holly", Gail said, her hand still resting on the brunette's back from their earlier embrace.
The two men didn't object, realizing that Gail was safe and seemed to enjoy Holly's company. Although he had only seen them together recently, Steve saw something different in his sister's behaviour. She looked at Holly the same way he looks at Traci; knowing that between them there's something more that is itching to be explored. But on top of that, Gail rarely (and he meant rarely) physically took hold of anyone and there she was, almost attached to this new person in her life.
Silently, Gail and Holly walked to the car and got in. Gail knew that she had some explaining to do, not necessarily because she felt it was owed to Holly, but because she wanted to be able to tell this strange and interesting being all of the things running through her head. Holly made her nervous, and Gail Peck is hardly ever on edge. It was all so confusing to her. How did she let this simple girl sitting next to her into her life so easily? But more importantly, why did she let her walls come down and let Holly see her in her most vulnerable moments?
She struggled getting her words out, feeling awkward for breaking the almost perfect sound of nothingness. "Holly I...Thank you...for coming to the station. I'm sorry if I-"
"Stop. You don't have to apologize for anything. I shouldn't have gone into the station expecting you to want to talk right then and there", she offered.
"I want to talk about this. About what this is. I don't know how to do this. Sure, you're different with your love of dead people and love of batting cages, which I will not do again, but you're differentHolly...and that scares me" Gail turned her eyes from her lap to Holly's face to look for some sort of reaction. She admired the curve of her lips, as Holly's mouth moved into a sincere smile; she knew that the cold, snarky Gail didn't confess like this often.
"I like you Gail. But whether you feel that way or not is fine with me. We can see where this goes, or we can stay friends because honestly, I just want you to be happy with whatever you choose"
Gail's focus moved back to her lap and she felt her heart flutter. Holding her breath she asked, "Mind if I stay at your place? I really don't feel like answering Chris' 101 questions when he gets back" Really, only wanting more alone time with the girl beside her.
Holly took it as a conclusion to Gail's confession. For now anyway. Slowly, Gail was coming undone. Why did she of all people get to be the one who broke down Gail's façade? "Yea, of course", she said, turning her head to glance at the blonde.
"Eyes on the road, dork", Gail commented with a smirk.
The rest of the ride to Holly's apartment was quiet, but it was nice. Peaceful. They didn't need to say anything because the comfort of the silence said it all. Holly was getting to know the real Gail and both of them knew that. Finally pulling in, Gail noticed the elegance that the outside area of the complex displayed, perfectly trimmed trees, a large fountain situated in the middle of the luscious grass, even the doorman who seemed too well-off to be in such a position. She didn't peg Holly for the high-class, sophisticated life-style. "Well, this makes casa Peck, Diaz et Epstein look like a complete shithole", she remarked.
Holly chuckled. "I guess my gross, unsanitary job has given me some perks"
Before Holly could slide out of the car, Gail grabbed her by the arm, stopping her from moving any further. "Seriously, thank you, for everything", Gail said, her blue eyes locking with Holly's. Before she could shy away from the thought, Gail placed her hands on the sides of Holly's face just as she had done in the interrogation room and planted her lips. This time the kiss wasn't as rushed and it was more tender. Gail remarked the kisses that they had shared and every single one sent a jolt through her body. She knew that Holly was special, after all, you don't necessarily bring a plus one to a wedding if they don't mean something.