I don't own any of the characters or the songs but the story was thought up by me. This is a Gibbs and Mann story. It isn't set in a certain time frame just when they have a weekend off work.
"All I do is look into your eyes
for that special touch of paradise."
John Farnam - A Touch of Paradise
We have been driving for three hours. We should be there soon. Holly has been sleeping for the last 20 minutes. I wanted to wake her up so I could talk to her. So I could hear her soothing voice, but she looked so beautiful. So peaceful. We had both been stressed over the last few weeks. Any case that involves children is always difficult. I got to see a softer side of the Lieutenant Colonel. I realised my feelings for her were getting stronger. She slowly made her way into my life. First it was just casual but now I don't like to go a day without hearing her voice. When I'm not able to spend the night with her she calls me before she goes to sleep to say goodnight. If I know she has to get up early the next morning sometimes I like to call her five minutes before her alarm is set to go off. I love her in the mornings. So unguarded. So vulnerable.
"What are you smiling at?" Her voice startled me. I didn't realise how deep in thought I was.
She put her left hand on my right leg. "I was just thinking about your hair in the mornings, " I said as I looked at her with a smile.
"Hey!" she took her hand off my leg and pretended to be mad but her smile gave her away.
I took her hand and kissed it. Sometimes I can't believe how lucky I am. To be given another chance at happiness is more than I could ask for.
"How long was I asleep for?" Our interlocked fingers rested on my right leg. Her thump stroking mine.
"About twenty minutes. I was going to wake you but you looked cute. Especially with that drool coming down your cheek."
"What! I do not drool!" She absently mindedly wiped her chin with her right hand.
We sat in a comfortable silence until we reached the bed and breakfast.
"Yay we are here. Finally, my legs are getting a cramp." At work we have to be so professional so it's a nice welcome change to see her so giddy.
"I don't quite know how to say how I feel
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lay with me
And just forget the world"
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
We checked in and found our room. The bed looked so inviting. I didn't realise how tired I was. I came out of the bathroom to find Hol laying in bed waiting for me to join her. I turned the light off and made my way under the covers.
She is lying on my right arm with her back to my chest and my left hand is resting on her left thigh.
I made a trail of kisses down her neck to her shoulders. Then back up. Then to her ear lobe and cheek. My left hand resting on her stomach.
"You don't have to stop."
"Hol, if I don't stop now I won't be able to stop later. And we are both far to tired to put the effort in tonite. I promise I will make it up to you tomorrow." Hollis moved back slightly so we were both sharing the same pillow. Her hair smelled so nice.
"Do you really promise?" I could hear in her voice that she was almost asleep.
"Ahuh." I whispered softly in her ear. "Night Holly."
"Good night baby."