A/N: I don't own Chuck of course. This story is back in line with my other two: vs. The Intersect and vs. The Nightclub.
It's been a week since Chuck and Sarah moved in together into their new apartment. Things went smoothly during the transition; Ellie and Devon helped move the few items Chuck had and Morgan made sure that the game consoles were nicely packed and secure for transport. Ellie couldn't contain the excitement she was feeling for Chuck and the next adventure in his life. Chuck just shook his head. Little do you know sis, this isn't the most exciting part of my adventure.
Since Chuck lived with his sister and Sarah lived in a hotel room, major furniture and appliance shopping was part of the to-do list. At first Chuck was having fun going around with Sarah to the various stores and acting like a normal couple but just like a normal couple, the guy got tired of it really quick. Fortunately for him, she finished up the rest of the shopping and they were able to move in as planned.
The first few days were awkward for both of them; they both haven't lived with another person in a long while and they were still technically a couple for 2 months or so. It actually amused Sarah to see Chuck so flustered; he didn't want to change in front of her despite the fact she'd seen all he was hiding and he always turned around whenever she was changing. Kind of cute to see him so shy. That made it even more fun for her to see his reactions whenever she strutted around in her underwear in the weirdest of times: while he was eating breakfast, playing video games, brushing his teeth. For Chuck, the amusement came whenever he saw Sarah trying to do the most normal stuff like starting the dishwasher, turning on the oven, or cleaning the toilet. He figured that CIA training didn't cover homemaking. Sarah almost killed him when he jokingly threatened to send a picture of her with an apron and dishwashing gloves on to Casey.
When it came to space, Chuck graciously gave her the majority of it in the closet and on the countertop, especially when he saw the suitcase filled with feminine beauty products. He had considered for a moment of cracking a joke about how much make up it took to make her look that good, but then decided against it after he saw a pack of knives next to her lipsticks. For her part, Sarah let Chuck take the other room to set up his computer and game systems. She thought he should at least have a place to relax and "nerd out," not that she didn't enjoy some late night Rock Band duets with Chuck.
One thing that surprised Sarah was the sheer amount of books Chuck had in his collection. They not only consisted of sci-fi novels as one would expect, but many classic novels as well as a lot of technical manuals. I guess this is what happens when you don't have a girlfriend for that many years. But still it amazed her to know that Chuck was able to cram so much info into such a small head.
Sarah woke up first and looked over to her left to see Chuck asleep on his back. She was always the early riser, mainly due to having to prepare herself before going out on assignment to protect Chuck. But now that they were living together that wasn't necessary but still the habit was hard to kill. She laughed quietly as she remembered their first night sleeping together; the look of happiness as she curled up next to him and put her head on his chest.
She rolled over to her left side and propped herself up with her arm. Looking at his sleeping form, she wondered how she ever ended up with someone like Chuck. Not that he was bad; he was fantastic actually. It's just that she had always been attracted to the bad boy type: dark, mysterious, always looking like they were up to no good; hence her attraction to Bryce Larkin. But despite many bad break ups, she still stuck with the same type of guys and all ended in roughly the same manner, with her broken. Now here was Chuck, not quite mysterious but had a personality that went much deeper than all her other boyfriends. Although the other men in her history were physically attractive, Chuck was both attractive physically and in the deeper emotional sense. Quite the change for the better from her normal choice for boyfriends.
"You're freaking me out Sarah" said Chuck, who didn't bother opening his eyes.
"What do you mean? I'm just watching the man I love sleep."
"Yeah and that's what's freaking me out. And it's not watching, it's more like staring."
"How would you know that? You haven't even opened your eyes yet." Sarah laughed.
"I can feel it. I can feel myself getting examined by a beautiful woman with a crazy stare."
Sarah chuckled, "Are you calling me crazy?"
"No. Well yes by extension. But I also said beautiful" Chuck smiled, still with eyes closed.
Sarah had been clued in by Ellie about Chuck's joking side. She mentioned how he only joked around like he did with people he liked and were comfortable with. So far she said, it was mainly aimed at her, Devon, and Morgan. Sarah felt proud to be included in such a small group of victims. But wait till I get you back later Chuck.
"Remember what happened last time you called me a slob Chuck. It didn't end well for you. Besides do you really think it's wise to make fun of someone who knows how to kill you 50 different ways?" Sarah laughed.
Chuck joined in the laugh and added "You know telling me how many ways you know how to kill isn't really refuting the 'crazy' evidence against you."
"Hmmph." Sarah turned over and faced away from Chuck, feigning annoyance. "Well I'm sorry for being crazy. Maybe you want someone saner instead."
Chuck turned over and pulled Sarah in close. "No way, there's no one else I'd rather have than your crazy self in my life. I love you as you are."
Sarah smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"You also confirmed something that I heard back in Stanford."
Sarah raised an eyebrow. "What did I confirm for you Chuck?"
"I'd heard that crazy women are usually great in bed" said Chuck in a semi-serious tone. "And you my dear are awesome." Chuck gave her a big smile, which didn't last long as Sarah slammed a pillow down over his head.
"Excuse me?" Sarah said laughing.