Burning passions
Ch. 1
After working nonstop in firefighter training all week, Dawson finally got a break. She had her heart set on a hot shower and climbing into bed until Monday but as she got into her car, she started thinking about how much she missed Shay and how she was hoping she enjoyed her new partner. She missed the chats with Shay and missed ripping on the other guys.
Before she knew it, she was driving to Station 51. Her heart was racing and she had a smile on her face when she say an ambulance go by. After a minute of thinking about it she realized how bad that was and sent a silent prayer to whoever was unlucky enough to be in there.
Gabby then arrived at station 51 and couldn't park and exit her car fast enough! She walked into the garage and made a be-line for Shay. Shay was standing looking at some poster that was up on the wall. Dawson wrapped her arms around Leslie's waist and whispered "Hey hot stuff" into her ear.
"Dawson!" Shay exclaimed! She was so happy to see her partner! Shay missed Gabby so much! Her new partner was ok but she couldn't "pretend" to flirt with her like she did with Dawson. Although with Dawson it wasn't pretending. Leslie has always been in love with Gabby since the 1st day they worked together.
"So how is class going?" Asks Shay as she tries not to stare at Gabby's chest. That was easier said than done.
"School is intense! It's crazy but I'm learning a lot!" Says Dawson with pride.
"That's awesome!" Reassures Shay. She lightly taps Gabby's arm and feels a shock of electricity go through her heart! They locked eyes and the moment seemed to go on forever. Both women blushed and smiled. Finally Dawson broke the silence.
"So you need any help stocking the Ambo?" She asks glad for that moment to be over.
"Ya that'd be great!" Shay opens the door and puts out her hand to help Dawson up. It was their joke even though they could easily get in and out of the rig. Shay begins stocking the shelves and Dawson sits and watches Shay work (which she enjoyed doing)
"So..., how are you and Casey doing?" Shay asks. Shay couldn't believe Dawson was with Casey. It wasn't fair. The woman she loved more than life it's self, could never see her as more than a friend.
"We're doing great! Casey has been a huge help with the studying." Gabby smiles at the thought. Shay rolls her eyes and Gabby sees it.
"Okay, why do you not want Casey and I together? He makes me so happy Shay."
Shay couldn't stand hearing Gabby say that! She could make her happy! She could help her study! She could be the one for her! What happened next was completely out of Shay's control.
"Maybe because I have the same feelings for you as you do for him!" After the words came out, Leslie would of done anything to take them back! Everything was out. All the secrets and the "pretend" flirts and "innocent" pecks on the cheek were exposed. Shay was frozen looking at the IV bag she was putting away. She felt her face burn.
Dawson froze as well. She knew it! She knew Shay was in love with her! She kept pretending it wasn't true but it was and now there was no denying it. What does she do? Where do the two women go from here?
"Leslie, it's ok." Says Dawson putting her hand on Shays arm. Shay felt a tear run down her cheek. She turned her head and quickly wiped it away.
"Gabby. I'm sorry. I don't know where that came from. I'm just still dealing with the suicide and I haven't been sleeping. Look I didn't mean it." Says shay as she looks into her former partners eyes. She prayed that this would cover up what she said and Gabby would believe her.
"Leslie it's okay. You don't have to pretend ok?" Says Gabby trying to comfort her friend. Shay felt her hand shake under Gabby's soft, velvet touch.
"Gabby, I tell you everything. Really it's ok." Shay smiles. Dawson smiles back. She decides it's better to play along. She will think of her next move later.