Hey guys. I know I should be working on the fics I've already started but after seeing a behind the scenes pic from season 12 this just wouldn't let me be. I own nothing, as always. The dress is real but the rest I made up myself (although if it happens I'll be a very happy little fangirl :D) Dedicated to Sharon, *HUUUUGS* Enjoy :)
Catherine Willows was late. She hobbled across her bedroom, desperately trying to slip her foot into her shoe, while simultaneously attempting to zip up her dress. She huffed out a sigh as her foot fell into place inside her black stiletto, then grunted in frustration as she fought with her zipper. The doorbell ringing caught her attention, and she let out a breath; she hadn't even finished her make-up. The doorbell rang again as Catherine sat down at her dressing table and pulled her make-up bag out. She'd finished her foundation and had begun applying her eye shadow when she heard the unmistakable sound of a key turning in the lock.
She had just moved on to her eye shadow when footsteps began their journey up the stairs. The door swung open as she was applying a second coat of mascara.
"Let me guess? Running late?" Lou Vartann's amused voice made its way across the room. She shot him a glare in the mirror, but her eyes softened and her breath caught in her throat as she caught sight of his outfit. He was an attractive man generally in the suits he wore for work, but dressed as he was now in a tux with a black bow tie and cummerbund, he sent her temperature skyrocketing. She felt herself flush and cleared her throat before replying.
"I may have had some issues with my shower."
He chuckled and stepped further into the room as she switched eyes. She'd just slid the wand back into the tube and replaced it on her dressing table when she felt him come to a stop behind her. She jumped slightly as she felt his hands drop to her shoulders, giving them a supportive squeeze.
Catherine sighed and leaned into his touch, feeling his breath hit her face just before his lips made contact with the skin of her cheek.
"Do we really have to go to this thing?"
She nodded, suppressing a shiver as one of his hands slid down her back.
"My presence has been requested, you wouldn't make me go alone would you?" She caught his gaze in the mirror and pouted slightly. Lou groaned and dropped his head to her shoulder, pulling her zip up the rest of the way and securing it at the top of her dress. Catherine couldn't help but laugh.
"You know I can't resist when you pout like that." He pressed a quick kiss to the side of her neck and moved back to allow her to stand. Once she was on her feet she smoothed out the skirt of her dress, grabbed her purse and turned to face him. His eyes roamed over her body, taking in the simple black scoop neck dress that ended just below her knees, her hair falling in soft waves around her shoulders. When he reached her face a smirk was settled across her freshly glossed lips and her blue eyes sparkled with mirth.
"I was going to ask how I look but I think you just answered that question."
Lou groaned and grabbed her hand, dragging her down the stairs and out of the door, her giggles echoing down the hall.
"If we don't leave now I'm gonna rip that dress off you and not let you out of this bed for the rest of the night."
There's potential for a second chapter, depending on how KC behaves.
Lily
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