Chuck awoke as he had every morning for the past 8 months, just as the sun was appearing

Title: It's all coming up Bartowski.

Chapter Two: I know how I feel about you.

Rating: T

Summary: Chuck's life is taking on a new direction and all his dreams seem to be coming true.

Author's Note: Warning for spoilers, takes place in the second season after "Chuck Vs. The First Date"


"Sarah" Chuck breathed, "I want you"

Chuck stepped closer pinning Sarah between himself and the Porsche. He slowly lifted his hand up to brush a stray piece of hair out of her face and the contact of his finger tips on her cheek made her shiver.

Sarah's hand came to rest lightly on his chest, the closeness of the situation causing his heart to beat faster.

"I was hoping you'd say that" she smiled as he reached down and captured her lips with his. The kiss was slow and tender, like two people trying to find a comfortable balance.

Sarah ran her free hand behind Chuck's head and her fingers laced around the hair at the base of his neck.

Chuck's hands rested lightly on her hips and the feeling of her fingers dancing through his hair increased the urgency of the kiss as his hands tightened on her waist pulling her closer towards him.

When they finally came up for air Sarah's face was flushed and Chuck realized that he loved the fact that he could have that effect on her.

Sarah rested her forehead against Chuck's and breathed deeply.

"Chuck, I want to be a part of your life, a real part of your life."

"That's all I've ever wanted Sarah, from the first time I saw you."

Sarah smiled at the goofy grin plastered across his face.

"Okay, but if we're really going to try and make this work then we can't let Casey know, I just can't risk him telling Beckman, they'll reassign me"

Chuck nodded as he laced his fingers with hers in an attempt to reassure her.

"Also" she smiled, "I want to start over with you. I know we've been 'dating' for a while now, but I want to discover who you are, what you like, what you love, like a normal couple does."

Sarah lowered her eyes at the words 'normal couple' but Chuck placed his finger under her chin and lifted her eyes back up to meet his.

"So we'll take it slowly" he smiled at her. "Besides, I want to know everything there is to know about you Sarah Walker."

The smiled dropped off Sarah's face at Chuck's words, "Chuck you know there are certain things I can't…"

"Everything minus the covert CIA stuff" Chuck smiled, "I understand the nature of your job Sarah, and I also know that you'll tell me as much as you can and that's all I need."

Sarah breathed a sigh or relief, she was slowly starting to realize that Chuck Bartowski was a man that she could easily fall in love with and the thought both comforted and scared her at the same time.

"It's time for you to go home Miss Walker, I can't guarantee your safety if you stay." Chuck winked at her.

"Besides, we're taking it slow."

Sarah reached up and kissed Chuck on the cheek.

"Goodnight Chuck"

"Goodnight Sarah" Chuck sighed as he reluctantly unlaced his fingers from her own.


The next day Chuck handed in his resignation at the Buy More, he didn't know what he wanted to do with his life yet but he knew it didn't involve working there anymore. He loved the craziness of his job but he felt like he had outgrown the store a long time ago.

Morgan was crushed when Chuck broke the news, "Who am I going to talk 'Call of Duty' strategy with and who's going to be there to call an ambulance when Lester eats too many Twinkies? You can't do this to me Chuck!"

"Morgan, buddy, it's going to be okay. You and I will still hang out loads and you can call in sick any day you want and we can spend it together." Chuck said as he tried to sooth Morgan.

"Fine," Morgan relented, "but you owe me at least a week of gaming time and a minimum of 8 meals prepared by Ellie, not including holiday meals!"

"No Problem" Chuck laughed, "besides I still have two weeks left here before I go so we'll make the most of it."


Chuck ran across the street to the 'Orange Orange' with a little bounce in his step. As he opened the door the little bell above it alerted Sarah and she looked up at him from the counter, a smile beginning to form on her face.

"Hey" she said somewhat shyly as she pushed a stray hair out of her face.

"Hey" Chuck replied, "So I was thinking that since we're taking things slowly how about a chilled date tonight, movies at my place with Ellie and Devon?"

"I'd really like that" she smiled. Sarah wasn't about to tell Chuck but she loved the fact that she got along so well with his sister and she especially loved how at home she felt when she was over at his place. The feeling of being surrounded by family wasn't something she was used to at all, but it was definitely something she was growing to love.

"Great, I'll see you at seven, don't bring anything, Ellie's making homemade pizza, she's kinda famous for it."

Chuck stared at Sarah just a little bit longer than necessary and Sarah returned the stare with the same amount of intensity.

Chuck had no idea how long they had stood staring at each other but he jumped in surprise when he heard a middle-aged woman clearing her throat behind him.

Chuck glanced back at the annoyed lady and then he turned toward Sarah, "So I'll see you at seven?"

"Seven" she smiled as he walked out the store.


Chuck was seated at one end of the sofa with Sarah sitting next to him and Devon and Ellie occupied the other end with Ellie curled into Devon's side.

Chuck had been in charge of renting the movies and he had purposefully chosen a scary movie and a comedy so that the girls could choose which one they preferred to watch.

Devon had pleaded with Ellie to choose the horror and she'd reluctantly agreed which left Sarah out numbered three to one.

"Come on Sarah" Devon had begged, "it's just a movie."

"Sarah, it's cool" Chuck had said, "we don't have to watch it, we can hang out in my room if you like?"

Sarah felt like an idiot, she was supposed to be a tough CIA agent and here she was scared of a horror movie. Sarah hated horror movies because they never dealt with stuff in the real world. That was the kind of thing she knew she could control, but the supernatural stuff in these movies wasn't something she could deal with.

But instead of ruining Awesome's night Sarah had reluctantly agreed and now here they were, 15 minutes into the film and Sarah was already regretting her decision.

Chuck had definitely notice how Sarah kept inching closer and closer to him as the scenes climaxed until eventually she was gripping onto his arm ready to hide her face between his arm and the sofa. The next minute Sarah let out a blood-curdling scream as the masked menace in the film burst through the door.

Her scream was so loud the Ellie and Devon jumped practically out of their seats.

Chuck couldn't help himself but he started to laugh. He wasn't sure if it was nervous laughter or if he was just laughing at how ridiculous the situation was but eventually he was howling with laughter.

Sarah and Ellie weren't so impressed but eventually Chuck's infectious laughter started them all laughing.

"I'm so sorry guys" Sarah said between breaths, "I told you I don't like scary movies!"

"It's okay Sarah, "Ellie laughed, "It was worth it to see Devon jump out of his skin!"

"Hey babe, now there's no need to insult the manhood."

Sarah stood up from the sofa, "I hope you guys don't mind but I just don't think I can make it through the rest of the film."

"Chuck is it okay if I hang out in your room till it's done?"

"Sure, I'll come with you."

Devon caught Chuck's eye and winked as he slung his arm back around Ellie's shoulder, "You two kids go have fun, Ellie and I will finish watching."

Chuck led Sarah into his room and he made his way over to his stereo and turned it on.

Sarah gave him a quizzical look but he merely mouthed, "Casey" as he pointed to the lamp that held the listening device.

Sarah sat down on Chuck's bed remembering the last time she was in it, that night hadn't gone as well as she had hoped it would, in fact it was a disaster.

Chuck sat down next to her, careful not to sit too close.

Sarah loved how he was still so nervous around her. She placed her hand on his thigh and used the other hand to draw Chuck's face towards her. She leaned forwards and whispered in his ear,

"No talking, I don't want Casey to hear us."

Chuck nodded and leaned forward to kiss her, this time the kiss was filled with passion and urgency and Sarah felt a jolt travel up her spine as Chuck's tongue slipped into her mouth.

He slowly guided her backwards until her head was touching his pillow, his hands roaming the length of her body and she wrapped both of her hands around his head in an effort to pull him closer.

Chuck pulled away and stared down into her eyes, "Sarah" he breathed.

"Shhhh Chuck" Sarah smiled as she pulled him back down for another mind blowing kiss.


A/N: thanks to all those lovely people who have reviewed, I promise to keep updating as quick as possible, as long as you promise to keep reading ;)