This was originally posted in my short stories series but I was asked to continue it.
Title: Changes
author: Cindy Ryan
spoilers: stranded
Wyatt Logan awoke to his dark bedroom. He yawned and not opening his eyes turned over on his right side and instantly connected with another body. Blue eyes flew open and Wyatt saw Lucy stretched out next to him. Memories from the night before slowly returned. After having a drink with Rufus it was nearly midnight when they left the bar. By that time Wyatt and Lucy were starting to realize how very tired they both were. Exhausted would be a better word. Wyatt had suggested his place since it was closer. Lucy had said she'd just take a cab home. They'd found a cab and when Lucy had stumbled and nearly fell between the exhaustion and few sips of wine it was more than enough for Wyatt to tell the cab driver his address. Once back at his place Wyatt had given Lucy the bed where she'd collapsed fully clothed. Wyatt had started toward the sofa but had remembered the busted spring in it and retreated to the bed. He'd fallen asleep fully clothed too. Now Wyatt's right arm was across Lucy's hip and by the change of her breathing he knew she was awake also.
"Wyatt?"Lucy called sleepily.
"Go back to sleep; we crashed at my place."Wyatt replied quietly. "It's still early"
"Okay."Lucy said with a weary sigh. "Don't think I could move if I wanted to. Used more muscles in 1754 than I normally do."
Wyatt smiled Lucy had impressed him on this trip. Plus she'd done her best to keep the team together when the strain was threatening to break them.
"You did good on this one."Wyatt complimented.
Lucy turned so she was facing him. When she did Wyatt suddenly realized how small the bed felt. It'd been a long time since he'd shared a bed with a woman. Well he took that back there was a drunken one night stand he wasn't proud of a year after Jess's death. Then and now were completely different.
"Didn't think I could rough it?"Lucy asked and Wyatt could hear the smile in her voice.
"Thought did cross my mind."Wyatt admitted. "Seriously you impressed me."
"I almost lost it a few times."Lucy commented softly.
"You're braver than you think you are."Wyatt responded.
"I'm glad you're not mad at me anymore."Lucy stated.
Wyatt could tell by her voice that she was almost asleep again.
"Me too."Wyatt replied letting his eyes drift closed.
It was so very tempting to lean over and kiss Lucy. Wyatt loved Jessica and always would but her death and being in the military had taught him how precious and short life was. What being potentially stuck in 1754 had taught Wyatt that he had to start living again. What Wyatt had begun to come to terms with during this new job was how alone he really was. As much as he hated to admit it that was why finding out Lucy and Rufus's secrets had hurt. They had just started to meld as a team and suddenly Wyatt was alone again not knowing who to trust or what way was up. One thing Flynn had given them this mission was a chance to clear things up; to vent. They'd done a lot of that in three days. Wyatt was glad they had; they could move on. Be a team again. Though if Wyatt did what he really wanted too it would certainly complicate things.
"Lucy?"Wyatt whispered his voice husky his body already making the decision.
"Hmm?"Lucy mumbled.
Wyatt could see her eyes were open. He inched closer. Point of no return; no backing out now.
When Wyatt didn't respond the silence some how roused Lucy to more alertness. She was still tired and sore as hell but Lucy was awake. Awake and very aware of how close Wyatt was to her. Between work and taking care of her ill mother Lucy hadn't had much of a social life in the other timeline. Even with the finance in this one Lucy had barely given him a chance she'd been so overwhelmed at the changes to her life. Now with Wyatt so close Lucy's body was reminding her how long it'd been. She could very easily get lose in those blue eyes forever.
"Wyatt?"Lucy prompted subconsciously reaching and touching Wyatt's right cheek.
Wyatt captured Lucy's hand in his and then kissed her before he lost his nerve completely. She stiffened briefly in surprise and then to Wyatt's surprise Lucy kissed him back. He let go of her hand and ran his fingers through her hair drawing her body against his. Lucy whimpered slightly and Wyatt deepened the kiss. They stayed like that for several minutes enjoying the kiss and each other. When they finally came up for air Wyatt rested his forehead against Lucy's.
"Wyatt..."Lucy began.
Wyatt kissed her once more silencing whatever argument she was about to bring up.
"I care about you."Wyatt said softly when the kiss broke.
"I care about you too."Lucy admitted causing Wyatt to smile.
"Get some sleep, Lucy."Wyatt suggested as he shifted Lucy so her back was to his chest. "We'll talk later."
"You think we can handle this?"Lucy asked in a whisper as she leaned back against Wyatt. "Time travel, Flynn...us?"
"Yeah, I do."Wyatt replied quietly as he placed a kiss on Lucy's neck
As she drifted off to sleep Lucy could only hope Wyatt was right. Things were complicated enough with Flynn, Rittenhouse, her father, Mason and Flynn. Throwing romance into it could turn everything upside down. However as Wyatt tightened his embrace Lucy couldn't help but enjoy the moment and how right it felt. Lucy's last thought before sleep claimed her was that she truly wished they could weather whatever was coming they both deserved a bit of happiness.
