The Beginning
So I had a little free-time between studies and decided to write a short piece using my favorite couple. Don't hold me to this, but I'll try to make it a multi chapter. Hope you enjoy!
"Captain Raydor!" Andrea shouted as she spotted her colleague at the end of the aisle. Sharon was pulled out of her thoughts as she heard her name, almost dropping the tin of peas in her hand. The surprised and confused expression on her face gave way to a smile as she spotted the blonde down the aisle.
"DDA Hobbs! How lovely to see you!" She greeted back, watching the woman make her way over. "I didn't expect to see you here."
"Oh, well, I'm staying with a friend who lives nearby and decided to do a little shopping for her. My house was under a little construction and she offered me a place to stay. This is my way of repaying her, doing her chores."
"Oh I see." Sharon smiled and shifted on her legs, obviously uncomfortable chit chatting with a colleague outside of work. But she recovered quickly-enough. "How long will you be in the neighborhood?"
"Well, my contractor told me 2 weeks max so I guess about a month?" Andrea smirked, causing Sharon to laugh. She never saw the Captain truly laugh before and realized that she liked that look on her.
"You're right about that. One of the many reasons I sold my house and bought my apartment. I couldn't deal with the stress of repairs."
"I hear ya. Maybe one day I'll be able to let go of it. But, not yet." Andrea observed the Captain as she smiled at her. She seemed so much freer, so carefree- little make-up, no power-suit, just a plain dark-wash jean and boat-neck white tee. Probably still designer but casual, nonetheless. She always thought Sharon to be attracted, but seeing her right now, in this situation…
"Uh, DDA Hobbs? You seemed to drift off somewhere." Sharon looked at her peculiarly. "You okay?"
"Yes! Yes, I'm fine. Sorry, I do that sometimes." Andrea blushed. She was definitely caught staring!
"Um," Sharon bit her lip. She was really starting to feel uncomfortable now. Especially as her body tingled at the sight of the blushing blonde in front of her. She had to admit, Andrea could always wear a button-down well.
"Look," Andrea started. She hated that she made Sharon feel uncomfortable, if the way she was frozen in her spot said anything. "I'm sorry for staring and making you feel self-conscious there. It wasn't my intention."
"I know. I just- I'm not good at this?" Sharon chuckled lightly, blushing herself.
"At what? Running into your co-worker in the Grocery Store?" Andrea smirked.
"Exactly. Because I don't expect to see anyone, I get trapped in my thoughts and it throws me off a little. If that even makes sense." She rolled her eyes.
"It does, actually. I'm sorry again for pulling you out of your thoughts, Captain."
"You don't need to apologize, and you can call me Sharon."
"Okay then, Sharon." Andrea laughed. "I don't think I ever referred to you by your first name before."
"I know. It's a little sad."
"Not sad, it just shows how much you're respected. It's quite the accomplishment, really."
"Well, thank you, Andrea." Sharon blushed.
"My pleasure." Andrea smiled. She knew she needed to leave but she really didn't want to. She could stand and stare at Sharon like this for hours! Sharon, on the other hand…
"Uh, I should get going. Rusty's home waiting for me to get lunch ready."
"Yeah, sure. It was good to see you."
"You too. I hope the repairs go well and finish on time."
"Thanks. Maybe I'll see you around. Perhaps during your next grocery run."
"Hmm perhaps. Goodbye, Andrea."
"Bye Sharon."
