Leigh Henrie

I know I said I wasn't going to write anymore, but truth is I missed it, I like writing and I like Rollaro so even though I don't care about the show itself I decided to write another fic.

This is loosely based on a song - Henry Lee by Nick Cave and PJ Harvey - whatever praise I give it will be an injustice. But the fic will probably be kinda dark.

I'll do my best to update frequently, this shouldn't be too long.

Hope you like it.

I don't own the characters from the show.

"Damn with this wind" Amanda shut the door behind her and smiled at Nick who walked over to her from the living room.

"Your hair looks nice" he mocked and she tried to straighten it up a little. He didn't want to give her a chance to roll her eyes at him so Nick pulled her closer and kissed her lips.

Apart from the wind it was actually a very nice day, not too hot or cold, and it was a slow day at work. They've been so busy lately with cases and court that having this kind of day, with no new incidents, felt a little like a vacation.

"Go ahead, laugh" Amanda pulled away a little but she allowed her arms to stay wrapped around his waist "really sweet of you"

"You know I'm a sweet guy" he winked and kissed her again, he could see in her eyes she was about to comment on his statement.

This time Amanda pulled away completely and crossed her arms "are you kissing me every time I'm about to react to the silly things you're saying?"

"You're on to me" Nick shrugged.

"I see" she slowly moved closer to his body "this is kinda mean" she lightly touched his chest with her right hand "so you only want to kiss me to shut me up?"

She was giving him a very serious look and even though Nick could tell from her body language it was an act, for a moment he felt guilty and shook his head to make it clear this was not his intention.

"No?" she asked and he nodded "so you like kissing me then?"

"I do" he hissed, Amanda was standing so close to him and she moved her fingers a little, the tiny gesture sent shivers down his spine and he felt a little light headed.

"Yeah?" she could tell he was somewhat lost in this little exchange and there was no denying she loved it when he got like that, his heart beating a tad faster, his eyes were focused on her and it felt like he couldn't see anything else.

"So how 'bout you do it right now?" she stopped talking and they stared into each other's eyes for a few seconds before Nick regained control over his body and without warning he grabbed her, eliciting a squeal, and carried her to the bedroom. She didn't say where.

"You want a beer?" Nick opened the fridge and looked at her. Amanda was sitting by the table, wearing his T shirt. They usually started their little rendezvous with a drink and dinner but since the last few days they've been drowning in work they had no time to see each other outside of the squad room, a crime scene or the court.

"I'd love one, thanks" Nick grabbed two bottles and opened them. He handed her one and she smiled before taking a sip.

Nick sat down next to her and caressed her back. He wanted to tell her he'd missed her, missed this during the last few days. But something stopped him. They've been having fun together, he'd almost forgotten how much fun being with someone in that way could be. But it was against the rules, and if they'd get caught the two of them would end up in a lot of trouble.

So saying he missed her when she wasn't around was off the table, because if he'd say it he would have to tell Amanda he's falling in love with her – he was pretty sure IAB won't appreciate that.

Instead of saying anything Nick gave her a quick kiss. He had no idea what they were going to do about this thing that's been going on, but he was going to do his best not to mess it up.

"The beer tastes so much better when it's from your lips" she wiped a drop of beer from his lip, keeping her voice a bit low.

"So you only kissed me for the beer?" he was paying her back for the comment she'd made earlier "I must say I feel a little used…"

"Poor Nick" Amanda placed the half empty bottle on the table and stood in front of him. Nick recognized the twinkle in her eyes and put his bottle next to hers, giving her room to do whatever it was she had planned.

Amanda didn't give him time to guess, she leaned in and placed her lips on his neck, nibbling on the skin and kissing it. He was pretty sure there was some kind of magic in her mouth because whenever it touched his body it sent almost every thought away and all that remained was pure pleasure. Nick felt her fingers in his hair, playing with it – yeah, he loved her hands too.

Nick felt himself lose control, he almost let the words slip out…I love you…but the second he opened his mouth Amanda captured his lips, preventing him from speaking. He pulled her closer, this time they weren't going to make it to the bedroom.

"Looks like we're not getting another day like yesterday" Fin greeted Amanda, Nick was already at his desk "we got a new case, the hospital called just a few minutes ago"

"What is it?" Amanda asked as she sat down on her chair.

"A girl's been attacked on her street, not far from her building" Fin explained "she's unconscious right now but the doc thinks she'll make it. They'll send us the rape kit soon"

"Should we head to the crime scene, talk to witnesses?" she looked at him.

"You and Amaro go, I'm waiting for a call from Barba, I have a court appearance and he wants to go through a couple of things"

"You want to grab a cup of coffee before we go?" Nick stood up, stretching a little. Amanda left his place early to take Frannie for a walk and he figured she still hadn't had her coffee.

"If you have time for coffee why don't you go for breakfast while you're at it, it's not like we're busy" Fin joked.

"If someone else is buying" she chuckled and turned her attention to Nick "let's go"

Nick stopped by a coffee shop she liked and waited for her. It took her a few minutes to return, she had a big cup and a small paper bag with what was probably a donut.

"Looks like breakfast was on me" she smiled and offered him the bag "you want one?"

Nick wasn't a big fan of donuts but he took one anyway. He took a bite and handed the pastry to her "it's too sweet" he spoke while chewing.

"You just have a terrible taste in food" Amanda finished eating while Nick briefed her on their case. There wasn't a lot to say, they got a call from the hospital about a rape victim. She wasn't talking yet, and it would take some time for them to get any physical evidence.

"Whoever called 911 didn't give his information" he parked the car and pointed at the crime scene "Fin asked CSU to check it out, but I don't know if they'll find anything"

"So we'll just interview the neighbors, maybe one of them saw anything"

"Yeah, you want to take the odd numbers?"

"Ok" Amanda opened the door "see you soon"

There's a knock at the door and I wonder who it could be. I am not waiting for anyone and I do not appreciate uninvited guests. Not opening the door would be rude, I would not do that.

Through the peephole I can see it's a man, someone I had never seen before but he is handsome and I can tell he is a good man, without even talking to him or knowing anything about this person. I can feel it.

"Yes" I open the door and he introduces himself.

"I'm detective Nick Amaro" he shows me something, but I do not look at it, hearing his voice my eyes are focused on his. They are so beautiful and I am not sure what he asked me.

"I am sorry, can you repeat that?" I ask.

"There's been an attack not far from here last night" he says "a young woman is at the hospital and I'm here to see if you heard or saw anything"

I have not heard anything, nor have I seen anything out of the ordinary the previous night. I wish I did, I wish I could help him. I shake my head and apologize.

"This is my card, if you remember anything" he takes out something from his pocket and hands it to me. I reach for it, knowing I am about to touch him, his skin will graze mine. I swallow hard when it happens, I take the piece of paper slowly, not wanting the moment to end. His fingers are warm and I want them to stay close to mine.

"I'm just going to need your information, so we'd know we talked to you" he takes out a notepad and a pan"

"Of course" I nod, holding the card tightly "my name is Leigh Henrie" I give him my phone number and a smile, and my heart and soul.

"Thank you Ms. Henrie" he nods and smiles as the notepad is placed back in his pocket. The smile lights his face, it lights my heart.

I watch as he walks away and after closing the door I walk to the window, I can see the street from it and I wait, it takes a long time but eventually he appears.

Nick Amaro.

I look at the card and raise it to my face, it smells like him.

Nick Amaro walks to a car, there is a woman with him, she is probably a detective too. Even with the window closed I can tell the wind is blowing as it moves his jacket. He opens the cars door and sits down. It does not take a long time for him to drive away.

It hurts, I do not like the fact he is far now.

I know we will see each other again soon. I can not ignore love at first sight, neither can he.

tbc...