The Only Exception. . .
(So I love music and figured for every chapter I will add a fav song title of mine, maybe the song. This is chapter 2; well duh! OH my grandma is doing MUCH better so keep reading, it's giving me more hope :P As usual I don't own CBS, CSI:NY and "The Only Exception" By Paramore)
"What?! No. . . Never. . . " Stella was blushing so red.
"Yeah, uh huh. Stella I don't even know your boss, and I still know you like him, why? Because usually people like you have a very strong bond with your partners. I just figured that you did and since you are as red as a cherry tomato I'm guessing I'm right." She smiled back.
"No, you would be wrong, Mac and I have a very professional relationship, and it never strives further than that. Not never." Her cheeks started going back to normal skin color.
"Yeah, but have you ever thought about, like, what it would be like if you guys were closer?"
"It's come across my mind a time or two, I guess. But I have never let my emotions go before my work."
"Do you even know if he feels the same way?" She asked.
"Well, considering he is in the middle of a complicated relationship right now, it's probably best if I didn't ask him right now. . .or ever."
"Well, I guess that sucks for you then, but you need to try, Stella." She said
"Why are you so interested in getting me and Mac together?" Stella asked.
"You are like me and Kevin. Perfect for each other." She put her head down.
"Who's Craig." Stella asked.
"Craig was my lover, when I had a home. We were like this." She crossed her fingers. "We would hang out all the time, we not only were best friends, but really close. When my mother was killed, I lost the house and had to come here, leaving Craig behind. We haven't spoken since, I don't know where he is and I miss him so much." Small tears started streaming down her face.
"Aww Kate, I'm so sorry." Stella said reaching out her hand and rubbing her shoulder.
"Yeah, I didn't even get to say goodbye. The service people came and got me. I kicked and screamed, but I didn't get to see him again. So all my life I vowed to help two friends become more, because there will be one day where you will part, and you will regret not saying 'I love you' sooner. Trust me." She wiped tears with her arm.
"Fine, you can help me, but the only exception is that you in turn will let me repay the favor." Stella smiled.
"Sure, what do you say about a whole new look invented by yours truly?" Kate smiled back.
"Only if you think you can compare to two pretty gorgeous looking girls." She said.
"Hello? It's me your talking to. . . Have you ever straightened your hair?" She asked looking at Stella's really curly hair.
"No, I don't think so. I just kinda leave it where it is." She said taking a curl in her hand.
"Has Mac ever seen you without curls?"
"No, I don't think so. Why?" She gave Kate that look.
"Because, I think it would be a pretty amazing look to add to our make-over." Kate smiled back.
"I don't know... I am so used to them." She gave Kate a pout.
"To bad! Is he still at the office?" She asked getting up off the bed.
"Yeah, I think so." She stood up as well.
"Good, I can get you all dolled up and we can go before he leaves. . . Where do you keep the straighter?" She said searching everywhere for it.
"It's in the top drawer. . .and this is really stupid, I'm sure that Mac won't care." Stella said as she tried to help in search for the straightener.
"Yes he will, I promise. Now sit down and let me make you even more beautiful." She said pushing Stella towards a chair. Taking one small curl at a time, she straightened Stella's hair. She didn't let her see it.
"Okay, it's all done. Now put this on and we can get going." Kate handed Stella a beautiful black dress, that would normally be worn to dinner.
"Okay, this is dumb. We should just stopped, don't you sleep?" Stella asked taking the dress.
"No we shouldn't and yes I do sleep, when I'm bored." She smile. Stella walked into the bathroom and chanegd.
Stella pulled up to the Crime Lab with Kaitlyn in the passenger seat. Stella spotted Macs Avalanche and got a little bit nervous. They both got out and walked up to the door. Kaitlyn stayed at the door while Stella went it.
"You coming?" Stella asked.
"No, I think you need to be a woman and do this on your own." She smiled. Stella walked inside and jumped into the elevator. It was dark inside, nobody was there, but Mac was always there. He never went home. She pushed the button to her floor and rode up. Her gut was churning. She had no idea of the outcome of the night. The doors opened and she stepped out. She walked down the hall, peeking in every room that she passed by. She looked in hers and Macs, but nobody was there.
"Great. I was right! I did all this for a wasted night I could have been sleeping." She whispered.
"Well, I wouldn't call it totally wasted." She turned around to see Mac standing right there behind her.
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