CHAPTER 1
Gail found herself staring at her side of the car window. She eyed the apartment where she and her 2 "goofballs" are staying. She stared at it more pondering if it would really be a good idea to stay there tonight. Add up the feeling of trying to figure out if she has lost the energy to move or she just wants to stay in this warm space her company has created for her a little bit longer. She then shifted her gaze to the woman beside her. She stared at her, intently with warmth in her eyes. The pair of brown eyes responded the same way.
"Have some rest Gail" she finally spoke after a few seconds.
"Yeah, you too…" she reached out for the door then stopped.
"Thanks so much Holly. It really means a lot to me… you being there."
"Will always be my pleasure Gail." She smiled, her brand of smile that does things to Gail's stomach.
She then realized that her company has left the car, seconds later appearing on her side, opening the door for her.
They walked towards the door. Gail knew no one was home yet because Dov has decided to stay in the hospital and Chris agreed to do a double shift because of the lack of officers. She would have done the same thing but Frank didn't let her. Usually, it would piss her off but she looked at the already more than familiar person sitting next to her and for the first time in awhile, she felt she really wants to cut some slack. It was Fank's decision anyway and she wouldn't really mind spending the rest of the evening with her new "friend".
Which brought her to the realization…
"Hey, would you mind if I stayed over at your place?" she asked the warm body beside her as they reach the door.
Holly, if she was shocked with the question tried not to show it.
"Uhm, well I wouldn't really mind" she said with her crooked smile on her lips.
Gail suddenly felt ashamed and withdrew. She already bothered Holly enough for the day. That was enough.
"Actually, I'll just stay here" she turned her back to Holly and searched for her keys.
"Are you sure? I can make an awesome hot chocolate- with marshmallows on top. It will keep us warm, we can relax, I have an awesome couch, I actually have the movie 'A walk to remember'-in blue ray in my player and if you want to eventually sleep then my comfy comfy bed will be there to welcome you, and…"
Even from behind her shoulders, she can feel the warmth of the brunette's voice.
Gail smiled, ignoring the details of the list of things Holly has said. This means that Holly indeed wanted her to stay over and that is enough to get back on it again. She suddenly turns around to face her.
"Will there be fleece and blankets on top of it?" she tried to sound really curious in almost tone of mockery.
Holly laughed. This thing with the fleece is never going to end, she thought.
"I have learned the art of keeping myself warm even without the fleece, especially when I have a special company" she fought the urge to wink, and just smiled.
Gail got the flirtatious hint that led her to trying to control her stomach's flip-flops. She sighed. It was a good sigh though, accompanied with a smile.
She is exhausted but when she thought about being with the company of the person standing right in front of her, it hit her hard that she wouldn't want to be anywhere else but with this person she is now growing to really like-well, more than like.
"Okay" she finally gave in.