CSI: NY Rate M for future references

Name: We've run out of Time

Chapters: Complete

Chapter 1

Stella looked around the locker room, as her eyes began to fill with tears. She could feel her heart so heavy in her chest. She didn't know if she could live another day seeing Mac so sad. Peyton shouldn't have broken up with him by a letter she thought; she could see the hurt in his eyes. She wanted him to be happy; she wanted him to love her like she loves him. Stella didn't know if she can take seeing him everyday anymore. She stood by her locker her thoughts, willing more tears to steam down her face.

"Stella?"

She quickly wiped the tears from her face as she recognised Mac's voice. She turned around slowly, trying to compose her face into a smile.

"Hi", she said, trying to hide her sadness. But of course, Stella could tell that Mac figured something was wrong.

"What's wrong Stella, you look upset about something."

She looked away sharply; his words brought tears to her eyes again. She wrapped her arms round her stomach, hugging herself.

"Stella, I need you to talk to me, what's wrong?"

Stella turned around and at that moment Mac embraced her in a hug.

"It will be ok, I want to help. You can tell me, you always told me everything."

She looked up and his eyes searched hers, trying to figure out what she was thinking. Stella stared at him her eyes so full of love as she saw the beauty within him. Mac's expression became soft and gentle. He nodded at her and smiled.

"What?" Stella asked, confused at his actions.

Mac reached out his hand and stroked her cheek.

"I want to tell you something", he asked, "Come to dinner with me"

She stared at him, so confused.

"Why? What do you want Mac, I don't see what you're smiling at and I'm not hungry."

"Fine" Mac tilted Stella's face up to look at his. His eyes were so full of love, her heart started to race. Mac bent his head towards Stella's and kissed her. It was so soft and tender. She kissed him back, unable to take her lips away from his. Stella wanted to stay like this forever. She could hardly breathe from the pleasure. But, Mac pulled away.

"I love you", he said.

Her heart was on fire, but she still couldn't breathe. Mac grabbed her sides.

"Breathe", he said into her ear. Stella cuddled into him and laid her head onto his chest. After a few minutes Stella managed to get her breathe back and she looked up at him. Mac smiled at her, the smile that made Stella's heart melt.

"I love you", was all she managed to say. Mac's eyes lit up and once again he kissed her. It wasn't like last time, it was more passionate. There lips moulded together. Mac backed Stella into the lockers, his hands running up and down her sides.

"Come home with me", he whispered.

She looked up and shock filled her face. He laughed.

"Why are you laughing at me?"

"You just looked really shocked, you expression was just so cute."

"Well you just asked me to go home with you, don't you think we're taking this a bit fast."

He laughed again.

"No, I didn't invite you back for that; I just want you with me. So I can hold you and make you dinner. You make me crazy Stella. I never want to leave you"

"Oh", was all Stella managed to say.

Mac grabbed her by the waist and began to walk her out of the locker room. As they got to the door, she looked up at him questionably. Mac read my expression.

"No one's here love. Everyone has finished work"

"It's that late already"

"Yeah, you were kissing me along time Stel"

Stella wacked him on the arm and he gave her that big smile as always.