A/n: this is the final part; this chapter is in normal third person view

Scotty cleared his throat "Hey Lil" he said rubbing the back of his head.

"Hi" she said

"Can I come in?" he asked and she nodded

"Sure"

He walked tentatively towards the bed and sank down in the chair beside her bed.

"So how are you going?" she asked and he chuckled

"Shouldn't I be asking you that?" she shrugged

"I know you, just want to make sure your not blaming yourself for this" she replied pointing to the bandage.

"Well, it is my fault" he said

Lilly shook her head, typical Scotty she thought. That whole catholic guilt thing, it was always the same with Scotty.

"This is not your fault, I was the one that went into the room with Ed, I called you for help and you came. You saved me Scotty" She stated. Looking him directly in his eyes she saw the hurt and guilt in them and longed to be able to take it away. She noticed his hand resting on the top of the bed next to hers and she reached out and took it. "I don't blame you Scotty"

Scotty looked down at her soft hand on top of his and his heart flipped again.

"I am still sorry Lil; I should have taken the shot earlier"

"What dose Boss say?" Lilly asked hoping to change to subject

"He says IAD will have to review the situation, you know make sure it was a good shootin" Her thumb caressed his hand.

"Scotty, can I ask you something?" He nodded

"Anythin Lil"

Lilly smiled as he met her eyes. "Do you love me?"

"What?" he felt as though his heart had plummeted in his chest.

"Do you love me?" she asked again

"Sure, you're my best friend" Lilly shook her head

"No, I want to know if you are in love with me" Scotty swallowed hard and eventually nodded "Why didn't you say anything?"

"Cause I didn't wanna risk our friendship, look don't worry I get over my feelings for you. I won't do anything to act on them cause I know you don't..."

"Scotty" she said cutting him off

"Yeah"

"Can you do me a favour?"

"Sure"

"Kiss me" Scotty was sure he had just misheard her

"What?"

"Kiss me"

"Are you sure?" Lilly nodded

Slowly he stood up and moved beside her bed, she moves over so he could sit down on the side of the bed. Scotty's eyes were locked onto hers and he move his head towards her, Lilly saw the intensity in his eyes and knew instantly how much he loved her. Their lips met for the first time and she felt his warm hand on the side of her face. When they broke apart, she smiled and raised her hand and ran it over his cheek. "Kiss me again" she whispered.

This time he didn't hesitate and as he deepened the kiss she let a soft sigh escape her lips. Wrapping her arms around his neck and pulled him closer to her.

"That was amazing" he breathed and she chuckled.

"I can't believe it took you that long to do that" she said

"Well, just so you know I am gonna do that more often"

"Bring it on Valens" she challenged and he chuckled as he captured her lips again. Both of them knowing that this was just the beginning.

THE END