October 2nd, 2002

Working in a medical examiners officer made for great conversation. Although when trying to pick up a worn, blood and guts stories usually didn't attract many of them. There was only one woman Bug could think of that would engage in blood and guts stories and still look damn sexy while doing it. Bug stood in the shadows staring at Lily. She was gorgeous.

"Hey stalker boy." Jordan patted Bug on his back and went over to Lily. "Did you finish with Mrs. Henderson?"

"I sure did. She's still waiting though." Lily said.

"Great. Oh and lily, you better go help Bug." Jordan chuckled. Lily glanced over at Bug. He panicked and pretended he was inspecting the leaves of a nearby plant. Lily chuckled.

"Thanks, Jordan." She said ad went over to Bug, "Hey."

"Oh hey…Have you ever noticed the veins in the plants?" Bug asked, "Very lovely…"

"Can't say that I have." Lily smiled.

"Too bad." He said, "I should go. I have larva to check on"

"Oh okay." Lily said, "Is everything okay with you?"

"Yeah, everything is perfect. Life with my bugs and me. Couldn't get much better than that can it?" Bug asked, "I need to go."

"Bug, do you want to go get a drink after work or something?" She asked with a smile. Bug looked at her.

"I will need to check my schedule." Bug mumbled and walked off. Lily stood there with a frown.

* * *

"Old Romeo giving Julie the ol'heave hoe" Nigel laughed. "I didn't think you had that in you."

"I don't." Bug mumbled staring at his moth larva. "You should have seen her face…"

"I'll have to check my schedule. That's a classic." Nigel said.

"Shut up. I'm going to the freezer. If I don't come back, don't bother looking for me." Bug mumbled and walked to the freezer. Nigel sighed. His friend had it bad.

"Nigel…" Lily smiled softly as she walked in.

"Hello fair, Juliet." Nigel asked, "What can I do for you?"

"Is Bug here?" She asked.

"Freezer." He said. Lily bit her lip.

"Is he mad at me?" She asked. Nigel shook his head.

"On the contrary, he's in love with you." Lily's cheeks turned bright red, "He has been for a long time. He's just been too scared to say so."

"Are you sure?" Lily asked.

"The whole entire summer, he had been depressed and a bugger to work with and then when his favourite bird came back, he smiled again." Nigel said. Lily tucked her hair behind her ear shyly.

"Th-thanks…" She said and rushed out. Bug walked back in.

"Who were you talking to?"

"Jordan She wanted to have hot streamy sex on my desk, but I quietly pushed her away. I didn't want to break that poor girls heart." Bug stared at him blankly.

"Right…"

* * *

Bug stared at the computer screen looking at particularly nothing. He was day dreaming once again.

"Bug." Lily stood in the doorway. His breath caught in his throat. Lily was dressed up. She was wearing a plaid cream and maroon dress with heals. Her hair was down and slightly curled. Her make up was perfect.

"Wh…wh…Wow." Bug whispered. Lily smiled.

"Is your schedule free for drinks?" She asked. Bug jumped up.

"Yes. Yes it is. I finished everything early and I was hoping you'd still be here." He said quickly.

"Great." Lily smiled, "Come on."

*

Lily put their beers down on the table.

"I could have gotten this round you know." Bug chuckled.

"Nonsense." Lily smiled, "I asked you out. I pay." Bug chuckled.

"Thanks. I get third next round." He said.

"Fair enough." She said, "SO, Bug…what's been going on with you?"

"What do you mean?" He asked.

"Is this the first date you've had for awhile?" Lily asked. Bug put his beer down.

"Is this a date?" he asked. Lily giggled softly.

"Yes." She said. Bug smiled softly as her.

"Yeah, it is." Bug said, "But this is a nice first date." Lily nodded sipping her beer.

"Very nice." She said. "I'm starting to get a slight buzz." Bug chuckled as he nodded.

"Yeah. Me too." He said. Lily stood up and took his hand.

"Come on." She said pulling him to his feet.

"Wh-Where are we going?" He asked.

"For a walk." She said. Bug didn't fight. He wanted to be alone with her even if they both had been drinking. Lily pulled him down to the Charles River. It looked ice at nice. "See? Isn't it beautiful down here?"

"It always has been…at night time." Bug smiled leading Lily over to a bench.

"I missed it when I was gone." Lily said, "I missed you while I was gone too." Bug smiled at her.

"Really?" He asked.

"Of course. You're my best friend here, Bug." Lily said. Bug's heart thumped loudly in his chest.

"You're my best friend too." He said softly.

"Good, then this might work." Lily said.

"What?" He asked. Lily licked her lips and leaned over. Bug's breath caught in his throat when he felt her lips upon his. They felt like rose petals. They tasted like raspberries. He was kissing Lily. Bug put his hand on her cheek, drawing her closer. He had wanted to do this for a long time. Then he felt the tip of her tongue tracing his lips. He thought he would die. This goddess really wanted him like this. Bug opened his mouth and they began to kiss passionately. Maybe it was the alcohol or maybe it was the sexual tension that had been building up between them, but whatever it was, it was fantastic. Lily was the first one to pull away.

"Wow." She whispered fixing her lipstick. Bug nodded.

"Yes…Wow." He mumbled staring at her.

"I haven't- wow." Lily giggled with red cheeks. "Maybe we should start heading home."

"All right." Bug said as he stood. Lily followed him and took his hand. He smiled at her as she rested her head on his shoulder as they walked. Bug really did hope this wasn't the alcohol.