This is basically a fic about Rachel and Chris.
It is VERY cheesy, and a bit weird, but I hope you like it!
Please R&R!
Chapter 1:
"This is DS Latham, from the National Police Improvement Agency" as those words fell out if her bosses mouth Rachel felt the chemistry. She felt like a schoolgirl, blushing every time someone remotely cute looked at her. "This is DC Bailey" Gill prompted, unaware of what Rachel was feeling. "Hi" the tall, handsome stranger extended his arm out for Rachel to shake, showing his tanned arms from underneath his blazer. "Hmm" Rachel managed to say, but when she realised Gill and Chris were staring, she tried to return to her formal state. "Hi" she said back, not able to get anything else out, she shook his hand and turned to Gill, forgetting what she had burst into her DCI's office for. "Oh yeah, right ummm…" she was trying to use the right words. "Spit it out Sherlock" gill said impatiently. "Yeah, right, I think I know who it is!"
Gill shut the office door behind Rachel, as she scooted to the other side of the room, trying not to look into Chris's eyes. They were the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen. They were sparkling in the sunlight as he listened to what she was saying. What was wrong with her? She had never been one to lust after men, even as a teenager. She didn't even know his first name! There was something about him that made her want him. Gill snapped her fingers in Rachel's face, arousing her from her daydream. "Get on with it Sherlock, we haven't got time to be waiting ages" Gill said, getting impatient Sherlock was ruining the alone moments she could have with Chris whilst the office was quiet. She was a lot older than him, but in a relationship where you truly care about one another what does age matter? They were all grown-ups. "Well, I was going back through the interview recordings Kevin had the other day with Liam, you know, because I was bored and…" Typical. Gill thought. Sherlock's bored so she goes over recordings. That's the most normal thing I've heard. "…anyway, that suggests that Liam's alliance was a close friend or even closer, maybe a brother. I looked it up and get this, he has a twin brother!" Rachel threw her hands in the air and smiled, looking proud. Gill and Chris looked at each other, unsure who should ask the first question. "Don't you see?" Rachel continued, unaware she had lost her Boss when she mentioned Kevin. "This is someone close to him, who works like him, who has similar mind paths to him. Liam claims he had didn't kill anyone, but he didn't say he wasn't there, or wasn't part of it. Maybe it was the brother who actually killed the old lady, but he was there to help, attend even. I've looked it up, there is a brother going by the name Alfie, he has had previous records for drugs, drink driving, assault, you name it. If we can locate him, or even get his address, then we can draft an op order, and go and get him!" Rachel was practically jumping around. She was definitely spending too much time with Kevin. Gill thought. Either that or she had had too many blue smarties. "Ok, Rachel, you and Kevin go back to Oldham, have a scout round the road, maybe ask a few people if they know of this supposed brother, whilst I'll get Andy to search this fellow, what's his name? Alfie. See if we have a known address then I'll send Mitch, Janet lee and Andy out to arrest him. Ill draft the quick op orders now, so we can pick him up as soon as we've found him" gill began to dial the phone whilst Rachel whirled past her and out of the door. Chris sat there looking dumbfounded, trying to take in what the DC had said.
Rachel sat back down at her desk and began to sift through paper work, her mind drifting back towards the Sergeant. She needed to find out his proper name. Back in the office, Gill had come off the phone and was gathering her things. "Um, where are you off to ma'am?" Chris asked cautiously. "I've got a meeting with the Chief Con; I won't be back in the office though today, I would have thought DSI Murray would have told you that? "Um... no he didn't." Chris said, unaware of the connection between these two people. "What's your Constable's name, ma'am, so I can talk to her about the investigation?" "Rachel. Rachel Bailey" Gill said as she hurried out the office, giving a brief wave to Rachel as she went. Chris sat the on Gill's side of the desk, as he called Rachel. She stood up, but as he gazed towards her she felt herself sway. "Steady Sherlock, otherwise I'll have to give you the kiss of life" Kevin said, as he grabbed her arm. "Are you ok? You seem distant" "No, yeah, I'm fine, just went a bit light headed. Anyway the sergeant wants to see me, I'd better go." Rachel said, trying to get rid of Kevin.
She walked into the office and shut the door. The strong scent of aftershave hit her as she breathed in. It was like she had died and gone to heaven. She took seat opposite. He leaned in towards the desk and Rachel's heart started pounding faster and faster. What if he kisses me? No he wouldn't, why would he? Unless he likes me… no, he wouldn't, why would he like me? Oh my God he's getting closer. Oh no, he's stopped. Oh right, he was just sitting up. Well that's a disappointment. Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Ok, I think I'm good. "Rachel?" Rachel looked up at the sergeant. "What?" "Are you okay? You haven't spoken in a while" "No, I'm fine, just thinking about…things" "ok well, I know you don't really know me, but I'm here if you need to talk to someone ok?" he smiled at her and put his hand on top of hers. Oh my God he's touching me, I am never washing this hand again oh my God I think I'm going to pass out. He smiled at me as well. I can't breathe. I actually cannot breathe. He has a lovely smile, perfect teeth, a perfect face, and perfect hair. Oh my actual God he is perfect. I wonder what his body is like… "Um Rachel? Why are you looking at me like that?" Chris asked, getting slightly concerned as her removed his hand. "Hmm? I'm not looking…at you...like anything" she said putting on a false smile. Chris wasn't fooled, but he let it go. "What did you want anyway, Serge?" she said. She needed some air as soon as possible, otherwise she will die. "Please, call me Chris, well when the Boss isn't around" he smiled at her again. Chris. What a lovely name, he was amazing. What was wrong with her today? He was way out of her league; he would never go out with her. Maybe just a meal? Or a drink? No – that would end in embarrassment. A meal was a safe thing to choose. If she were to choose. Could she ask him out? What if he said no? How embarrassing would that be? "Rachel? Are you sure you're ok? You don't seem to be paying attention?" "No, honestly, I'm fine…Chris" she added. Looking into his eyes. That was a magical moment. Rachel's heart didn't feel there anymore. His eyes were shining, as he looked at her. They held the look for what seemed like years. "Ok... So um..." Chris cleared his throat. "Let's have a…um…look at this paperwork then" I'm just going to do it. I'm just going to ask him. Worst he can say is no, then I will die of embarrassment. Then I will have made a complete fool of myself in front of a senior. Oh my God, I shouldn't ask him now…yes I should, right I'm going in. "Ok, Chris, I'm just going to say this, putting my general morals on the line here, I'm just going to ask…" "What?" Chris prompted. "Would you like to go for dinner sometime?" Rachel said quickly, instantly regretting it. She looked towards her feet, not knowing what to say to move past the moment. Chris's hand came across and touched her again. She looked up. "I thought you'd never ask" he said smiling towards her. She smiled back as she began to drift off into her own little wonderland.
She got up and left her number and address on the desk. "Err, Rachel?" he said. Oh no, he's going to say he has plans isn't he? He's going to blow me off. What a flop. My whole life is a flop. Oh dear Lord. "Hmm?" she turned back around. "I'll pick you up at 7" he said, winking at her.
She couldn't stop the stupid grin that had formed on her face as she walked out the office, even though Kevin, Andy and Mitch were in the office, she couldn't hide it. Kevin walked up to her. "What's tickled your fancy then sugarbabe?" Rachel looked at him and raised her eyebrows. "Excuse me? Sugarbabe?" "I just thought it suited you" Kevin said innocently. "You are so weird Kevin" she said, picking up her bag. It was already 5:00 and she needed to get home. As there was no Boss in the office, she left work, walking past Gill's office as she went. Chris looked up from the desk and winked at her. She smiled back, shaking her head and mouthing something, something he couldn't work out.
She practically skipped out of reception; she was in such a happy mood. She got in the car and sent Janet a text. She was off today, taking the girls shopping because it was their training day. The text read: "got myself a date, a verrrrrrry hot person…not saying much, but he is fineee x" she was on cloud nine. She felt like such a teenager, but she loved it. He made her feel alive, and she had only known him for a couple of hours. It must be illegal for someone to be THAT hot. He must have killed a few people in his time, just with his general charm. She smiled to herself again, if anyone could read her thoughts, they would find her so very cheesy. She didn't care. She had got herself a date with easily the hottest guy in Manchester.
