"No, it was completely adorable, in a kinda sad way. It hurt to see her like that, but I was glad that she was with me and letting me see this side of her, you know?" Holly explained slowly.

"Yeah, well you were there for her when she needed someone."

"I guess. She just stormed into my house and my heart, opening and slamming cupboards looking for alcohol. She was just so comfortable, and I immediately was drawn to that. I just-there are not enough words for me to properly explain how drawn to her I am. She's just amazing. And it feels good with her. Comfortable." The brunette gushed to her best friend.

"Wow, Holls. You sound serious." Her friend said before taking a sip of her drink.

"I am, Nikki. Like really serious about her. She's just perfectly imperfect. She has faults and she will show them to me, and I'm just so taken by her. She's definitely something special. I mean, she's been treated like shit in some of her other relationships, but this woman is pure gold, Nikki. She's a gorgeous goddess, who's also a badass." Holly said with a huge grin.

"I've never seen you like this, Stewart, look at you!" Her best friend said with a smile on her face.

"Basically, we're perfect for each other." The brunette sighed happily, her head placed firmly in her hand.

"Well we've got to meet her then." Her friend coaxed.

"Oh, hell no. I know how you two would be. I know she's got quite a bite when she wants to have one, but it's all a front, she's actually really sensitive. I don't want you two scaring her off."

"Holly, come on! We wouldn't do that!" Nikki assured her as Holly feigned a glare.

"Still, no. It's too soon."

"Too soon for us to meet her, but not for you to have all of these feelings about her?" Her friend countered.

"What can I say? It just works between us; we clicked. Plus, we've been dating for like a month. It's been a great one." She shrugged with her lop-sided smile.

"Fine, we'll back off for a while, but I expect to meet her within the next 2 months."

"Fine, that can probably be arranged." Holly assured her.

"Good. Now why don't you look down at your phone like you've wanted to for the past 20 minutes." Her friend suggested with a wry smile.

"Thank you, I will." Holly said with a small smile, smiling even brighter once she read the text messages that she had from her favorite blonde.

Hey lunchbox, can I interest you in dinner tonight? Some takeout at your place?

You? Me? Chinese? Latest edition of Science Journal I know you're dying to gush to be about? I might even stay awake for some of it this time, you gorgeous nerd.

Holly chuckled quietly, not noticing her friend's raised eyebrows and grin.

That can definitely be arranged, Officer Peck. Grab some food and meet me at mine in 45?

Doubtful, Stewart. I'll meet you at yours in 45, and we can order once I get there. You know what a perfect make-out session time is? The 30 minutes it takes for Chinese food to be delivered after you order it.

Holly read Gail's message, internally swooning at the idea that her night has just turned into.

Well look at you go, that's a very smart move, Officer.

And I thought you were the smarty in this relationship. So, 45?

Perfect. See you then, babe. Xo –H

"Do share, Holly." Nikki said once the brunette set her phone down.

"Oh, you know. I've just wrangled myself a last minute hot date."

"And you're just going to leave us here? I see how it is, Stewart!" She said with a laugh.

"Yeah, yeah. You've got a date with Kevin tonight, I think you'll be fine."

"True, but I think you and Gail will be having a lot more fun than I'll be having." She said with a wink.

"Alright, none of that. We don't need to get into any of those details." The brunette said with a smile as she stood up and tugged on her coat before throwing down money for her tab and hugging her friends goodbye.


True to her word, Gail showed up 45 minutes later, letting herself into the apartment.

"Holly, you're killing me. Lock your damn door. I can knock and you can let me in." The blonde said as she slammed the door shut and locked it, listening to Holly chuckling from the kitchen.

"Well I knew you would be coming over. Anyways, I just got home like 3 minutes ago, so it was barely unlocked at all." She said, turning around to face Gail as the blonde walked into the kitchen.

"Yeah, I'm not even going to get into that logic with you, DOCTOR." The blonde emphasized, causing Holly to roll her eyes good-naturedly.

"Shush, you." The brunette said with a laugh as she walked closer to her girlfriend, who was sitting on her countertop.

As soon as she neared Gail, the blonde opened her legs, allowing for Holly to stand in between them, right up against the counter. The brunette wrapped her arms around Gail's waist and leaned in, taking in the sound of Gail humming happily against her lips as they were connected for the first time that day.

"Someone tastes like alcohol. Did you have a good time at the bar?" Gail asked happily against Holly's lips, before pecking them again.

"It was nice. It's always more fun when you're around though. Nikki and Sarah want to meet you." She said slowly, watching Gail, who just shrugged.

"Okay." She said simply, causing Holly to lean back slightly and adjust her glasses.

"I'm sorry, did Gail Peck just easily agree to something? Without any coercion? I'm not sure I understand what just happened." The brunette went on, her smirk growing the whole time.

"I think that's the curse. I see a gorgeous Holly Stewart and then I just start agreeing to everything." She said with a ghost of a smile, leaning into the brunette yet again.

"Don't worry though, you don't have to meet them for another like 2 months at the latest."

"What, don't want to share me?" The blonde asked dryly, leaning in to pepper kisses along the side of Holly's neck.

"Well that, and they can be pretty judgy or harsh. I figured we could just put that off for a little while."

"Fine with me. As long as I've got food and you, I'm good."

"I like the sound of that." Holly answered as she leaned forward and placed a lingering kiss on Gail's lips, before she pulled back, causing Gail to pout adorably.

"We should order. And then move this over to the couch?" The brunette suggested as Gail immediately whipped her phone out of her pocket and started dialing the number on the menu sitting next to her on the counter.

She ordered their usuals before she hung up the phone and dropped it onto the counter next to her, grabbing Holly's hand and linking their hands together before she led them to the couch.

"Well someone's eager tonight, huh?" The brunette said as she gently pushed the blonde onto the couch, slowly lowering herself onto her girlfriend.

"With you? Always." The blonde responded, grabbing Holly's cheeks and pulling her down to connect their lips happily.

The brunette was straddling the blonde, her legs on both sides of Gail's thighs as she ran her hands along the blonde's neck and through her short hair. Gail smiled happily as she felt Holly's tongue brush up against hers. Gail starting running her hands up and down Holly's lower back, occasionally squeezing her ass, causing the brunette to lean into her more and moan into her mouth.

27 minutes later, the doorbell rang and Holly slowly rolled off of Gail once she became aware that it was ringing. She was breathing heavily as Gail got off the couch, leaning down to kiss her on the lips, deepening it slightly before she left to go answer the door.

Holly sighed heavily and happily, still trying to catch her breath as she listened to the blonde talk to the deliveryman.

Yup, this girl was absolutely perfect for her.