AN: Set after 2x09. Sam helps Andy to take out her frustration at being the other girl. Both Andy and Sam may be slight OOC, but I would love to see this on an episode. As always, apologies in advance for any mistakes.

Disclaimer: The small voices keep telling me I don't own Rookie Blue.


They both lay on their backs, chests heaving to quickly pump air to their lungs. Andy turned on her side to face him, and softly nudged his shoulder with her glove. "You alright?"

He laughed outright. "You're kidding, right? I totally just beat you!" He pulled back the velcro straps and peeled off his now sweaty gloves.

She punched his arm playfully. "I your dreams. I just kicked your ass."

He turned over to face her, an odd look on his face. "You sure?" he asked in all seriousness.

Andy opened her mouth to retort, but he was on top of her in an instant, he hands everywhere at once, tickling her.

Her laughter filled the room, as she failed stop him.

When she finally threw him off, they lay side by side, shoulders touching.

She sat up on her elbows and looked over at him. Sam was studying her intently, betraying the playful atmosphere. "Thanks." It was silent for a second. "I was- angry, I mean. Before," she clarified. "I am so tired... of always going for the wrong guy. I hate this feeling of limbo. I mean, my whole life I've always had people drift in and out. I need- something..." she searched for the word, "permanent. I thought Luke- he was different. He wasn't a bad boy, he was perfect. Apparently, just not for me."

Sam nodded understandingly. He hated listening to her talk about Luke, but right now that seemed like what she needed most. "I'm not going to lie to you. It's not easy. Not in this job. Right now, just focus on you," he finished. After a minute, he couldn't help but say one last thing. "Just know- I'm not goin' anywhere." He looked at her with dark eyes, almost as he were staring deep into her. "I'm not going to leave you."


Andy seriously needs something stable in her life right now and hopefully she can see that Sam's here to stay. Anwho, please please please review! I'll love you forever!