Truth Hurts
Hi all, this contains hints of a female/female relationship so if it's not your thing then its time to leave! Please R&R.
"Gemma who?"
"Osbourne. Smashing little officer she was. I doubt these rumours are true though. That incident, shall we say, finished her." Tony Stamp sighed.
"I hope they're true, we're in desperate need of some new eye candy around here," Nate smirked.
"Oh, she's way out of your league, son." Roger replied as he and Tony chuckled.
"Well I'll charm her, I'll soon get her on side."
"Get who on side?" Smithy asked, entering the locker room.
"Apparently Gemma Osbourne's back, Nate reckons he can use his "charm" to make a play for her." Tony explained as the two men grinned.
"Good luck with that mate!" he replied, heading to the briefing room.
As he entered the briefing room, Smithy noticed that everyone was gathered round, chatting about the possible reasons that they had all been brought together like this.
"You don't think the DCI could be retiring, do you?" Grace suggested.
"Jack Meadows? Retire? He'll be carried out of this place in a wooden box!" Jo Masters replied. "Hopefully happy chappy Neil's leaving us, now that would be a shame." she laughed.
"Ok everyone, listen up. I assume you're all wondering why you're here. Don't panic, no one's leaving." Jo sighed as Grace held back a smile. "I'd like to announce that we have a new member of the team joining us today. Now some of you may remember her as a PC, and some of you may also remember the reason that she left Sun Hill." Mickey amongst others bowed his head sadly. "But she's bravely decided to put the past behind her and she's now a DC, back in Sun Hill where she belongs. DC Gemma Osbourne."
Everyone clapped as Jo's eyes met Gemma's for the first time and she felt an instant connection with the beautiful detective in front of her.
"Mickey...does she bat for my team?" Jo asked, eyes fixed on Gemma.
"Yeah," Mickey noticed the way Jo was practically undressing her with her eyes. "And no ring on her finger. She's all yours, Jo." he grinned as Jo snapped out of her trance.
"I don't believe we've met." Jo said, finding Gemma in the canteen. "I'm Jo. Jo Masters." She continued, reaching to shake her hand, her heart beating ten to the dozen.
"You're a Northerner an' all!" Gemma laughed. "I'm Gemma Osbourne, as I'm sure you know. Nice to meet you, babe."
She called me babe! That's got to be a first move surely?!
"So do you fancy a coffee?" Jo blurted, her hand still entwined with Gemma's.
"I'd love to." Gemma noticed the spark of lust between them as she relished the feel of Jo's hand in hers.
"So tell me, why did you come back to Sun Hill?"
"Oh you know, change of scenery. Looking to meet new people, friends and that." Gemma hinted, feeling the spark of attraction between them.
"And that? Who are 'and that' exactly?" Jo flirted, hoping she hadn't misread the signals.
"Yeah, maybe a girlfriend too." Gemma played along.
"What's your type?" Jo whispered, leaning closer.
"Tall, slim, gorgeous..."
"Oh really? Anyone in mind?"
"Maybe..." Gemma replied, meeting Jo's eyes and confirming her thoughts.
A few hours later, the ladies were paired up for an OBBO, one which so far had proven to be dull and uneventful, so Gemma and Jo engaged in small talk... rather flirtatious small talk.
"So... a bottle of wine and a meal for one tonight?" Gemma smirked.
"What makes you say that?" Jo replied, acting mock offended. "Does my face scream single?"
"Well..." Gemma laughed. "It's the same for me. I'm sick of it really."
"I know how you feel darling." Jo agreed.
"Do you address all your colleagues like that?"
"Only the special ones." Jo flirted wildly.
"Oh so am I special?" Gemma whispered huskily.
"What do you think?" Jo replied equally, exchanging a look of lust with her gorgeous colleague, just as their suspect left his house.
"Just my luck." Jo muttered as Gemma giggled.
"It's been an...interesting day, wouldn't you say?" Jo asked, leaving the station at the end of her shift, noticing Gemma by her car.
"Yeah, you could say that. Are you off home to your meal for one then?" she smirked.
"Me? No, I've got a harem of women waiting for me!" The ladies laughed.
"You don't... fancy a drink do you?" Gemma hesitated, unsure whether she was being too forward.
"Well you're not exactly backwards in coming forwards are you?" Jo laughed. "I wouldn't mind a drink as it happens. You're buying though." they grinned.
A few drinks later and the ladies were deep in conversation.
"Gosh, that's awful. I'm sorry." Jo sympathised.
"I've been trying to put it behind me, rebuild my life. You know how it is." she replied vaguely.
"Yeah, yeah. You're brave, you are. I couldn't do that." Jo whispered in reply, looking deep into Gemma's eyes, as if trying to read her thoughts.
"I'm not brave, Jo. I'm just rediscovering my love of catching criminals." She smiled, attempting to lighten the situation.
"Ooh yes, there's nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of snatching the baddies is there?" Jo replied with an equally humourous remark.
"It's getting on a bit now and I've got an early start, I'd best be off." Gemma rose from the table as Jo did the same.
"Yeah, me an' all."
"I haven't had much, I'll take you home if you like." Gemma offered, simply wanting to enjoy Jo's company a little longer.
"I wouldn't want to put you out."
"Hey no, it'd be my pleasure." Gemma hinted, resuming the flirty banter.
"Oh, would it now?" Jo replied, nearing Gemma, holding her gaze.
"Yeah. There's nothing I'd like more." The women became closer, until their lips were almost touching. Gemma pulled away unexpectedly, composing herself.
"Um... that's go yeah?" She stuttered.
"I'll get a cab." Jo replied quietly, walking away.
"Jo please, don't be like that." Gemma followed.
"I thought you wanted me as much as I want you? I've let you walk all over me, haven't I?" Jo exclaimed.
"No! I just... need time."
"Well you let me know what you're doing then. Night Gemma." Jo proceeded to the taxi rank.
"Jo! Jo, please." Gemma shouted after the beautiful woman, but she had already hailed a taxi and was leaving...leaving her...for good?
Please let me know if I should continue. Amy x