A/N Thanks for all the reviews of my first chapter. When I saw I had one, it made me smile. and then I got more and it just makes me happy. It really does :) Chapter 2 for people who have been waiting patiently. In a couple of weeks posting is going to get complicated as I'm going on holiday but I'll work something out for then. I really hope there are no mistakes. Also, sex is (hopefully) implied in the last paragraph so you have been warned-just don't read it. Enjoy :)
Chapter 2- Full of Surprises
Jules was speechless. Sam's balcony had been completely re-done. There was a table with two chairs and candles and fairy lights hung up around it giving off a serene glow. A candelabrum had been placed in the centre of the table illuminating it.
"this is just.. It's just … it's… I don't even know. It's just wow."
"so you like it?"
"Sam, I can't even think of words to describe it so what do you think".
"I never though I'd see the day. Jules speechless. Now if you would like to sit, dinner will be served presently".
"I cannot believe you cooked. Is this why you left early from work?" Finally she might get some answers.
"yes. And don't get to excited it's nothing fancy like the things you make, but it's still nice".
Jules sat in silence taking everything in while Sam was busy moving around the kitchen which had been cleverly designed so she couldn't see anything he was doing. The view of the city at night was breathtaking. It was like a whole other world that twinkled like the stars in the sky. It was a world that felt a million mules away. The sound of Sam's voice broke her from her world.
"to start with, we have the not so fancy although hand made, garlic bread. Enjoy".
Jules took a bite of garlic bread and it melted in her mouth. "Wow Sam this is really good".
"I'm glad you like it".
They sat and talked for the entire meal. For people who spend all their days and nights together, they still had lots of things to talk about. They got through Sam's, as Jules would put it, 'absolutely delicious' spaghetti carbonara and were on to dessert.
"Are you cold?" Sam asked noticing the hairs on Jules' arms starting to stand up.
"No I'm fine. Don't worry about it"
"Jules you're shivering" Sam said standing up and removing his own jacket and placing it around her. "if you excuse me for one moment". Sam all but ran to his bedroom. Right Sam this is it. It's the optimum moment. Just sit her down and tell her how you feel.
"Sam?"
Sam quickly stuffed the ring box into his trouser pocket and grabbed a blanket.
"Voila" he replied holding up a black fuzzy blanket.
"thanks" Jules replied taking the blanket and placing it in her chair to wrap around her bare legs. She sat back down admiring the view again as Sam put on some music.
"Ms Callaghan, would you do me the pleasure of dancing with me?" Sam held out his hand for her to take it.
"You're full of surprises this evening". Jules shrugged off his jacket and put her hand in his "I'd be delighted Mr Braddock."
Sam pulled her close to his chest and started slowly revolving on the spot to the music as they looked out over the balcony. After a while, Jules plucked up the courage to as the question that had been nagging her all evening.
"Sam?" Jules spoke leaning her head against his chest.
"mmhh?"
"what is all this for?"
"What do you mean?"
Jules turned to face him straight in the eyes. "Well I mean, why have you gone through so much effort for me tonight?"
He was starting to panic a little and tried to regulate his breathing before Jules realised his heart rate had spiked. Jules was gazing at him with her beautiful brown eyes. It was now or never and he couldn't resist those eyes.
"because Julianna I wanted this night to special and romantic, and because I wanted to tell you that, when I first saw you I was taken aback by how someone so small could be so fierce and powerful and well, just plain beautiful and from that moment I knew, I just knew that I had to be with you and even when you broke it off for the sake of the team, I just had a feeling we would get back together because neither of us really wanted that and the time we were apart I feel like we were looking for someway for us to be together and when out us on probation and brought up all the feelings we were trying to deal with, I knew or well I hoped that something would happen and then you showed up at my door and it was just the greatest… so basically what I've been trying to say is that I have always loved you and I will always love you to the end of the earth and I want to be with you forever if, Julianna Callaghan…"
Jules had no clue what was going on. She was touched by his speech and felt exactly the same way. She was slightly scared about the outcome of her question.
Sam got down on one knew and produced a ring with a circular diamond on it. "Would you do me the honour of marrying me?" She was definitely not expecting that as the answer.
"Sam!" she managed to get out trying not to cry. She wasn't sure where the tears came from. They were certainly the first in a long time but she had no clue what brought them on. She took the ring from his hand and stared at it, hoping it would magically tell her the answer. She loved Sam and always will but she just didn't know if marriage was the right path to go down.
Sam was starting to panic. She hadn't said anything and tears were definitely in her eyes. Did she not want to be with him? Or get married? He was lost. She did want to be with him, she made that perfectly clear when she showed up at his door that day.
"I can get a different ring if you don't like it" Sam said thinking that could be the reason she's taking her time.
She shook her head and looked down at Sam. Tears were coming fast down her face and Sam was bewildered as to whether they were happy tears or sad ones.
"Yes" Jules whispered.
"Pardon?" Sam was fully confused now.
"Yes I will marry you" Jules said slightly louder.
Sam was shocked. He thought she was going to say no since she had taken so much time and thought she actually had, when she had shaken her head. He took a sigh of relief and slid the ring onto Jules' left hand. He then wiped away her tears and pulled her into an embrace lifting her up and spinning whilst giving her the most passionate kiss they had ever shared. Sam was elated, probably the happiest he had been a long time. he didn't want the night to end. Jules, picking up on Sam's mood, gently pushed him into the apartment and towards the bedroom. Sam scooped up Jules before they reached the door and carried her in.
She started undoing Sam's shirt while he undid the zip at the back of the dress. He slipped the dress down her body still kissing her as she managed to get him into just his pants. Before they knew it, they were both lying in bed, naked, wrapped around each other.
I hope you liked it. This is so much fun to write.
Tea With Jam x
