CHP1

Jake and Amy

AMY'S POV

I like Jake. I can't believe I'm finally admitting this to myself, but I do - I like like him.

It all started with that stupid bet of ours... I'd never even thought of him in that way before, not until the bet. What started out as the WORST possible date ever, turned into a surprisingly fun night. Hanging out with Jake on the stakeout whilst throwing peanuts at each other on the roof, I saw him in a new light; despite his man-child exterior, I came to the realization that he was sweet deep down. He was one of the only people who had always been honest with me, and I was starting to notice how attractive he actually was (something that was usually shielded by his jokes and child-like humor). I'm not sure why, but somehow everything just seemed different that night.

Following the bet, things started to shift between us. I would often look up from my desk to catch Jake staring at me from the other side of the bullpen, only for him to immediately drop something or find another equally effective distraction. I too, would also find myself quickly glancing at him during the day, really taking in how attractive he was.

It was frustrating, not ever knowing what all of this meant (if anything). Not knowing if he felt something for me, or if I, in return, felt something back...

These subtle looks carried on for months, until finally, just as Jake was about to leave the precinct for 6 months undercover work for the FBI, everything came out. He told me how he liked me and wanted to be with me 'romantic stylez' (whatever that meant). But that was that. He left me standing there outside the nine-nine, in complete awe at what had just happened - positively speechless.

Almost 6 months later and I don't know what to do with myself:

The Captain storms into the bullpen, as determined and stone-faced as ever "Santiago, Boyle, Diaz, Jeffords, in my office now."

They all got up from their desks and quickly walked towards the Captain's office, unsure of what to expect from this sudden announcement.

"As all of you know, Peralta has been working undercover for just over 5 months now"

the monotonous voice continued

"and I am pleased to inform you all of his success in completing his mission, and with time to spare, might I add"

Holt looked at each of the detectives and the sergeant, awaiting a response.

However, the four stood before Holt and simply stared in amazement for just a few seconds before they came to terms with what he was actually telling them.

"Jake's coming back?!"

An excited Boyle exclaimed, almost jumping for joy even at the thought. Rosa shot him a look and he immediately calmed down.

"He comes back at 12 this afternoon"

the Captain replied

"be sure to give Peralta the nine-nine welcome back he truly deserves".

And with that they were dismissed. And thanks to the slight overexcitement on Boyle's part (obviously), the whole of the precinct was informed of Jake's return within minutes, and there was an excited buzz in the air as they all waited for Peralta's much anticipated arrival.