Someone once said; if you fight like a married couple, talk like best friends, flirt like lovers, and protect each other like siblings, you were meant to be. This is an understatement for Erin Lindsay and Jay Halstead. They are soul mates. There is just certain people in life that you connect with more than others and it's not just a typical thing; they just understand each other perfectly.

Jay and Erin go out often. Not in a romantic way, as per Voights wish, but to others they are deemed as a couple. By the way the corners or Jays mouth curve when he catches a glimpse of Erin while she's not looking, and all he can think of is "She's so beautiful without even trying" or how Erin genuinely laughs at his corny jokes and lopsided grin thinking how she got so lucky to have him as a best friend.

They don't always indulge in the luxury of going out for dinner, usually it's just take out Chinese or Lou Malnatis' pizza on Erin's couch. Instead, they went out to their go to place; The Purple Pig. Chicago's best Mediterranean food, walking distance to Navy Pier. They talk about their latest case and their plans for the holidays. Erin always goes to Voights, and will be joined by Justin and Olive and their unborn son. Jay would head over to his parents to see his two sisters and his nieces and nephews. He thought about Erin at Voights for Christmas and it brought a smile to his face, imagining a younger Erin and a much younger Voight, Justin and his wife all together. Erin deserved a family and he was thankful that Voight opened his home to her, because without him he wouldn't be sitting here with his best friend.

Dinner came to an end much too soon. At only 8:30, they strode about Chicago, huddled for some warmth was they walked towards the direction of Navy Pier

"When I was a kid, my parents would take me here for my birthday. It was the only time we ever really came into the city and I used to think of it as the most magical place. It was always just so alive at night and as a kid this was better than going to a Chuck E Cheeses" Jay chuckled at the memory.

"You know, as long as I've lived in Chicago, I've never been here. I mean we came for a case once but..." Erin said, which stopped Jay right in his tracks. Erin turned to him. "What?"

Jay smiled sadly. He thought back to the night of her reunion when she spilled her childhood out to him. When she told him what she had been through. She never had the chance to be a kid, she was too busy trying fight for herself. Tonight he was going to change that.

"Well then you're in for a treat." He grinned slyly, getting a laugh from Erin.

They had made it to the park where it was decked out in Christmas decorations and Christmas music softly played throughout the park. They made their way through the crowd waiting to meet Santa, to get some of the games and rides. Jay caught sight of a large, stuffed bear holding a plush heart that said "Love" on it. He immediately knew he wanted Erin to have it to remember here first time at Navy Pier. He grabbed her hand, guiding her to the ring toss game.

"As a kid I used to hate this game, but now that I'm a little taller maybe I can win you something." Jay said as the man behind the counter handed him 3 large rings.

"Yeah, okay. Good luck with that." Jay took this as a challenge, her doubting he could do it. It brought him back to when they had to get re-certified and they turned it into a bet. "Just watch and learn, Erin."

And just like that the first ring flew and landed over the glass bottle, creating a loud clink noise. Jay smiled to himself as he threw another, which landed over another bottle. He needed one more to get that stuffed bear, and as he let go of the third ring it landed on the bottle perfectly. The man behind the counter handed Jay the bear.

He turned to a face Erin, "This is for you." He smiled and looked down at her. She let out a laugh as she took hold of the stuffed bear. She looked up at him, her eyes mirroring the strings of lights laid above them. She softly let out a "Thank you."

They strode together in a comfortable silence throughout the park, taking in the aroma of cinnamon and holiday spirit. Jay looked down at Erin and saw she was looking down at her feet. He grabbed ahold of her hand causing her to lift her gaze to meet his eyes. She didn't say anything; but smiled and they kept on walking.

They stopped in front of the famous Ferris wheel. Erin had a fear of heights, but she didn't tell Jay as they boarded their cart, she just gripped his hand tighter. As the ride began to move her breath hitched in her throat. Jay instinctively moved his arm around her tiny body. She looked up at him and realized she had no reason to be afraid, she felt safe with Jays arm protectively around her. She let out a breath she had been holding and sunk into Jays hold.

Erin was in awe of the view they had from the top of the Ferris wheel- she had never viewed the city from this vantage point before. Jay broke her from her thoughts, not directly talking to her, but just adding some words to the silence.

"Beautiful" he said, taking it all in. She looked up at him, then averting her gaze back to the city "Yeah, it really is." He laughed softly to himself, smiling and meeting his gaze with Erin's. He took a moment to look at her. I mean really look at her. He had her face memorized; from the curves of her smile to the crinkle of her nose when she laughed. After a moment he brought his hand to her face to move a stray strand of hair behind her ear and whispered, "I was talking about you."

She thought her heart stopped. There he was. The guy she knew would do anything for her and knew she'd do the same for him, staring into her eyes at the top of the world. And for this moment, time had stopped. She let out a breath that she didn't know she was holding and smiled. This was her best friend.

"I mean it, Erin. You are beautiful." He said, stroking his hand over her blushing cheek. She still didn't say anything. She didn't know what to say that wouldn't ruin the moment. The truth is she didn't have to say anything, Jay gave her all the words and breath she needed when he lifted her chin up and rested his forehead on hers. Her breath got caught in her throat again as his lips were barely touching hers. Her lips burning with desire and lust. He muttered "beautiful" under his breath as he closed the remaining space between them.

Erin was tense at first, but quickly got into Jays rhythm. The kiss was passionate, but sweet. Rough, but gentle. Everything and more, exceeding all her expectations. It was the kind of kiss that left you wanting more.

The ride came to a stop and they exited their cart and walked back onto the pier. They both had a goofy smile plastered on their faces as they walked, going nowhere in particular. Just savoring their time together.

A/N: This was my first story ever so leave reviews telling me how I can make it better. Not sure if this'll continue but we'll see.

I also live in Chicago so I'm going to try to make it as real as possible, except I haven't been to Navy Pier in like 7 years and have no clue if there actually is a ring toss but who cares. Okay that's enough.

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