I'm really sorry for the long wait, but I'm really busy right now and I couldn't find the time to write more. But there is more to come....

Part 2:

„Hey, Faith! We all go out tonight to celebrate the engagement of Mike Harris, are you gonna come, too?", Sharon, the desk Sergeant, asked Faith the next day.

„I don't know, I need to check with my boyfriend first, I don't know if he already made plans for us", Faith answered, remembering that she promised Bosco the let everyone know that she was taken, whenever it was possible.

„That's no problem, just invite him to come along. You know we are all curious ….", Sharon answered.

„Thanks, I'll ask him", Faith said, forcing a smile.

Turning around to go back to her office she saw that Miller was watching her once again and had probably heard everything. Sighing she pulled her cellphone out to call Bosco.

„Hi, Bos! Are you busy?", she asked him, fairly sure that he was on break.

„We got invited to an engagement party tonight, do you have others plans or do you want to come with me?"

„Okay, I meet you outside. Bye", she smiled, glad that she didn't have to go alone.

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When Bosco arrived Faith stood on front of the bar already. She clearly was nervous, constantly straightening her clothes.

„Sorry, I'm a little late. I had some paperwork to do", he apologized.

„Paperwork? Since when do you write your own paperwork?"

„Since my partner isn't there and I have to prove to her that I'm capable of doing my job"

„You have nothing to prove to me, Bos.", she whispered. „Beside, you never were able to do your paperwork. I don't expect that to change...", Faith joked, trying to lighten the mood.

Bosco grinned, „Come on, baby, let's go inside"

He put an arm around her shoulders and pulled her closer. „And, thanks..", he added.

Inside Faith saw Sharon and the others sitting at a large table in the corner. Waving in their direction she said „They are over there...."

„You go ahead, I'm getting us something to drink first", Bosco answered, before he turned around, without waiting for a reply.

„Great, leave me alone...", Faith sighed before heading over to her colleagues.

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„Faith, there you are!", Sharon greeted her, nearly shouting to be heard over the rather loud music. „I'm glad you could make it. Where's that boyfriend of yours?"

„He went to get us some drinks, he should be here soon."

„My husband, Jake, went to get us drinks, too. He's gone for over 15 minutes minutes, now. Then he brings a pitcher beer, it seems he can't remember that I hate bear. And that after 27 years of marriage."

Faith laughed, „Bosco is the same..."

„I was rather surprised that you are in a relationship", Sharon said. „You never mentioned anyone"

„I' m a private person, I like to keep my personal live private", Faith answered. „Especially when I don't know the persons around me … If it weren't for John Miller I wouldn't have mentioned Bosco..."

„Ah, Miller, he tries to bed every female he sees, but you seem to challenge him. Normally he is very successful, but you told him off."

„Apart from being taken, he is my boss and not my type. And he is a bit to persisting for my liking. Doesn't take no for an answer. I hope he stops hiting on my now he knwos Bos, Bos can be a bit jealous at times."

„I'm sure Miller accepts that your are taken. And for your boyfriend being jealous... It shows that he loves you.."

Before Faith could answer Bosco and Sharons husband came back from the bar.

„I got us a pitcher beer, Sharon.."Jake said, putting the pitcher down before introducing himself to Faith.

„Hi, I'm Jake, Sharons husband, it's nice to meet you."

Bosco meanwhile shook hands with the others and sat down beside her.

„Tequila sunrise? I would have bet you bring beer"

„Why should I? You prefer your drinks sweet, and I didn't have the impression that you are the mood for beer. But you can have mine, if you prefer"

„No, the cocktail is perfect.... That was very thoughtful of you, thank you"

„Young love, still so attentive...." Sharon sighed, with a sharp look to her husband.

While Faith bit back a smile, Bosco just looked confused.

„Tell us how you guys met, Maurice, Faith didn't tell us much about you"

Faith looked at Bosco ans silently squeezed his hand.

„I met Faith at the police academy, I was a ladies man back then. I thought very woman would fall to my feet when I smile at her. And then there was Faith, completely unimpressed and thought I was a jerk. I had no chance with her, beside she was married. But somehow I couldn't stay away from her, there was something about her that no other woman I met before, or after, has. We became soon the best friends. She always believes in me, supports me and is always there for me. And I guess somewhere along the line I fell head over heals in love with her. I guess I realized it only after I realized that a want to be a better person for her."

No one said anything, they just watched Faith staring at Bosco, thinking that it was the first time he told Faith what she really meant to him.

Everyone was pulled out of the moment as the music was turned even louder than before and couples went out on the dance floor.

Out of nowhere Miller appeared beside the table.

„Faith, god to see you! Would you like to dance?"

„Sorry, she promised me to dance with me.."Bosco spoke up before Faith could think of a way to decline Millers offer and pulled Faith up with him.

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„Thanks, Bos! I couldn't think of a polite way to decline him."

„That's why I'm here for", he pulled her close and the swayed softly too the music.

„You are a real good dancer, Bos, I always loved dancing with you," Faith said, while putting her head on his shoulder.

„Funny, everytime I saw you dancing with Fred I had the impression that you hate dancing"

„I love dancing with you and I hate dancing with Fred. It was always a battle with him, he didn't really know what he had to do but expected me to follow his lead. But with you every move comes natural, I feel save and comfortable with you. That's why I like dancing with you"

„I would have danced more often with you had I known that your dislike had something to do with your partner."

„That's okay, would have been difficult to explain to Fred why I won't dance with him but with you, anyway."

„Miller is still watching us..."

„Sharon told me that he is challenged by me, because I told him off...", Faith sighed. „Besides, I don't think he believes that we are really in love"

„Mhm, do you trust me?", Bosco suddenly asked, after no saying anything for a while.

„I told you often enough, I do trust you, you know that! Why are you asking me?"

„I'll explain later, just go along with me....."

Not understanding what Bosco was saying she pulled back to look up at him.

Bosco put his hand on her Faith, his thump barely touching her mouth, softly stroking her skin.

Slowly he pulled her face up to him before leaning in, his mouth grazing her lips. Faith gasped and he used the opportunity to slide his tongue in her mouth, caressing her lips.

Faith stiffened for a second before pressing closer to him and returning his kiss. Everything around them vanished as their kiss became more passionate.

Moaning Bosco crushed her lips under his, not caring that they were in a public place and everyone was watching them.

TBC