A/N: This is the second chapter of 'Awakenings'. Although this chapter is still fluffy, the next ones won't be that much, 'cause we'll acknowledge Lindsay's past. So there will be a little drama, yes, but you know, shipper's heart always gets louder. I promise I'll compensate in the end.

I'm sorry for not updating sooner. My life went crazy this week. But I won't be this late next time.

And no, I don't own any of the characters.

And for all that reviewed this story thank you so much, because that helped me keep going with this. :)

And a big thanks to Kennedy, for puuting up with me. :)

Chapter Two

Lindsay put the key on the door and started to unlock it.

"Sure you want me to come in?" Danny was touching her arm gently.

"What?" Lindsay frowned, confused "Why? Don't you wanna come in?"

"It's not that. It's because I really, really, really want to come in ya know?" Danny was staring at Lindsay with a suggestive look and his best grin on his face "Look what happened when we were here outside. Imagine what might happen in there…"

Lindsay blushed, remembering how they had just kissed, but mostly imagining what could happen once they got inside her apartment. She wanted it to happen. She absolutely did.

"It won't happen anything we don't want to…" she said, looking down, unable to return his gaze "I just offered you hot chocolate."

"Right…" Danny sighed in frustration, pacing a little around, his hands on his hips and his head down "like I can control around you, Montana…" Danny pinched his nose and lifted his head, looking straight to Lindsay, coming to her "I don't think hot chocolate when you invite me in. I think hot… hum… hot… stuff, but chocolate is not one of them, believe me." Danny was now inches from Lindsay again, his voice hoarse and low.

Lindsay smiled. The pink color of her cheeks would stay there eternally if he kept saying things like that. A shiver went down her spine, while her mind traveled to the hot… 'stuff' Danny was referring to.

Danny put a finger on her chin, so she would look at him. Lindsay's right hand rested on his chest, feeling his heartbeat. She was caged on his intense blue gaze and she was trapped on his husky, but soft voice.

"Linds, I don't wanna do anythin' wrong. Not with you! I don't wanna rush things between us. I know you're on a tough moment now and I don't wanna take advantage of that." Danny's thumb was caressing her chin and his other hand was in her hip, holding her close to him "I came here to see if you're ok. Yes, I want to kiss you and touch you and feel you and I want you to feel it to. God, I want it so badly! But we got time, 'cause I'm not goin' anywhere."

Lindsay's eyes were full of tears once more and she just put her hands around his neck, closing her eyes and feeling him against her. Danny encircled her waist, burying his head on her hair. He just wanted to breathe on her scent, so he took it home with him. He knew he would never forget her fruit-honey hair's aroma. It would be his company for sleep this night. Or not sleep…

They pulled apart and theirs foreheads met. Danny clutched Lindsay's face with his hands "I want so much to come in, that I better go…" Lindsay grabbed one of Danny's hands by the wrist, sliding it to her mouth and kissing his palm. He gulped.

"Thank you…" she whispered, keeping hold of his hand, intertwining theirs fingers.

"For what?"

"Being here, caring, and… uh" she bitted her lip "for waiting. I know you're not exactly a patient man, when it comes to… uh, you know." she shrugged.

Danny laughed "I know… Let's say is the Monroe effect on me." he grinned and Lindsay smiled shyly, biting her lip again "And please, don't bite your lip. Got other plans for it…" Danny started to kiss her slowly, deepening the kiss when he felt she allow him. During this moment the everything was blur: city lights, people talking, traffic noises…

It was just the two of them and their incredible connection.

They pulled gradually, neither of them really wanting to let go.

"You better go inside, babe…" Danny pulled a strand of Lindsay's hair behind her ear.

"Babe?" Lindsay chuckled, actually liking how it sounds said by him, but not wanting to admit "Who could ever tell that Danny Messer could be this fond? You're going to ruin your reputation."

Danny giggled "Then you can't tell anyone. It will be our secret."

"And what it's in it for me?" Lindsay arched her brow, mischievous smile on her face.

"I can think on a lot of things, but for now I can keep calling you 'babe' and Montana, Lindsay and Linds, only to you…" he leaned whispering in her ear "This meaning that you've got me all to yourself." he pulled away, staring at her "Is it fair enough?"

Lindsay's temperature rose highly "I think we got a deal, Detective."

"Good, good… Now get in, miss."

Danny walked to the door, unlocking it with Lindsay's key that had been forgotten there. He opened the door and she got in.

"I know I said this before, but thank you Danny. It meant a lot to me. YOU mean a lot to me…" she stroked his stubble face.

Danny kissed her knuckles "Try to get some rest. See ya tomorrow." he kissed her cheek, knowing if he kissed her lips he wouldn't leave. Lindsay closed the entrance door as Danny descended the stairs. He was already on the sidewalk when Lindsay unexpectedly reopened the door.

"Danny" he turned to her "call when you get home, okay?"

"Worried somethin' can happen to me Montana? I grew up on this city."

"That too." Lindsay had her head leaned on the door, while holding it opened "But the main reason is I want your voice to be the last thing I hear before I go to sleep."

Danny smiled openly "I can help you with that. You bet I'll call."

"Good." and then she just went inside, leaving Danny Messer looking to a closed door.

He shook his head, walking towards his car. He got in and leaned his head on the seat. He grinned. He licked his lips trying to feel her taste again. He put his fingers on his lips, assuring himself it hadn't been a dream.


In the exact moment, Lindsay had closed the door of her apartment, leaning on it and touching her lips. She could still feel his lips on her, warm and soft, yet demanding and passionate. She chuckled and walked towards her bedroom.
Danny laughed in his car when he realized what he was doing and he turned the engine on, driving to his place, his mind filled with images of Lindsay: Lindsay smiling, with tears in her eyes, teasing and joking, surrendering to him... She was a permanent occupant of his heart.
Lindsay slid under her covers, staring at the ceiling, her brain spinning around her problems and the peace Danny offered her.

Her phone rang. She smiled and picked it up "Got home safe Messer?"

On the other line Danny laughed "As safe as I can be, since you kinda started this fire inside me…"

"Glad to know I'm not the only one on fire."

He grinned at the acknowledgement of the power he had over her. He had felt it, but he liked to hear her admitting it "So, ready to sleep?"

"Now I am." her voice was becoming sleepily.

"Sleep tight baby."

"'night Danny."

"'night Montana." 'I love you' were the unspoken words that crossed his mind when he hung up.