Hi, thanks to everyone for the reviews, alerts and support once again with this story. Also thanks to the guests! I'm afraid to say though that this is the final chapter of this story and might I just say that this was only supposed to be a one shot! As always thanks to Jelly Bean Jenna!
Note: - Can Sam show Andy how he truly feels instead of using words? A song will feature in this chapter.
Disclaimer - I don't own Rookie Blue
Chapter 4
The thumping behind her eyes was an instant reminder to the whole bottle of wine she had consumed when she arrived home from the bar last night. Waking up to the morning sun shining through the window Andy was glad that she had the whole day off, a day to relax and lounge about was just what she needed. Forcing herself up out of bed in search of food the memories from last night came flooding back; from meeting Sam at the bar, telling him how she loves him to rushing back to her apartment in tears. Their talk didn't go as well as she hoped, she knew Sam wasn't good at saying how he feels but she thought he might have been honest with her or was it just wishful thinking on her part. Either way Andy was sure now he didn't love her back, she'd have to pick herself up and move on, she'd work with him but their relationship wouldn't be any more than just friendship. The only thing was Andy wasn't sure if friendship was going to be enough. The few months of being away from him and not knowing if he was safe was the worst few months of her life, her heart was empty. But when he was standing in front of her yesterday in the flesh, her heart came alive and was beating so fast she thought it would have burst right out her chest. Now she would probably never have that feeling again, her heart would always have a small hole in it and it would never heal.
It was nearing late morning when Andy's cell indicated that she had a new message; she was hoping it was just a message asking how she was as she was perfectly happy lying out on the sofa and watching crappy TV. Her relaxing day was short lived though as she read the text from Traci;
"Hey hope you're awake! Meet us for a drink at the Penny around 2pm, you better be there. Love ya!"
Throwing her head back against the arm of the sofa, Andy moaned out loud, so much for her relaxing day in. Pushing herself up off the sofa, she sauntered down the hallway towards the bathroom with one thought going round in her brain, hopefully Sam wouldn't show up.
He had been pacing up and down next to the bar for the past hour, Traci was starting to feel a little dizzy watching him. She had come to the Black Penny around 12noon like Sam had asked her too and she helped him sort up everything for Andy. She had also sent Andy a text when she arrived just like she had been asked to but she was still waiting for a reply. Watching Sam now pace back and forth, stopping to look at his watch and then pace the floor once again she could tell that he was a nervous wreck. When out on the job he was always so controlled, never gave any emotions away and was always focused. Yet today she was seeing another side to Sam Swarek, he was panicking over the love of a certain brown eyed rookie and she thought it was the sweetest moment she had ever seen especially with someone who always had the bad boy image;
"Sam please just sit down you're making me dizzy" Traci asked trying not to laugh at the expression on Sam's face as he stopped to look at her. It was obvious that he had forgotten that she was there. Nodding slowing Sam took a seat at the bar but still his leg kept bouncing up and down. The beeping of Traci's cell and the fact that Sam nearly fell off the stool when the phone went off had Traci in stitches, she couldn't help but laugh even though she knew she probably shouldn't; "That's Andy, she's on her way here. Now look Sam I'll give you one bit of advice and that's don't screw it up" she said before she gave Sam's shoulder a squeeze and left the Penny.
Standing alone in the Black Penny knowing that Andy was on her way, Sam was starting to wonder if showing her how he truly feels was better than words. He had never been so nerves about anything even on his first ever UC job but this, this was different. The reason being is because this moment right here could be the rest of his future with the person he loves or the end of something before it even begins. Inhaling deeply Sam made his way over to the back corner where he could see the main entrance but Andy couldn't see him, here he'd wait for her to make her appearance.
Andy arrived outside the Black Penny just a few minutes before 2pm, she didn't see many cars in the parking lot but that didn't count for much as it was the middle of the day. Having a quick look around one vehicle she noticed missing was Sam's truck; she let out a sigh of relief that he wasn't here. Pulling herself together, she let out a huge breath before pushing the door opening. As she entered her whole body came to a sudden stand-still, she didn't even recognise the place. It wasn't the fact that it was completely empty but it had all been decorated with Valentine's decorations. Looking around a table had been set up for two with candles, a rose in the middle and a huge love heart balloon sat just to the side. Andy was trying to wrap everything around in her brain, who was all this for or who had set her up? She would be having words with Traci later. The popping of the juke box had her wondering who had switched it on since there as no-one else here, as the tune started to play she bit her bottom lip as she closed her eyes and listened;
Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles that's what you do
Oh the morning sun in all it's glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort too
And you fill my life with laughter
You can make it better
Ease my troubles that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the One
Listening to the song Andy was fighting back the tears, not only was her mind working overtime as to what was going on but she couldn't think why Traci would invite to the Penny and yet not even he here herself. Someone clearing their throat behind her made Andy jump and spin round to see who it was. She couldn't believe her eyes as to the person standing in front of her, it was none other than Sam; the person she thought would never love her. Andy couldn't think straight at all as the song continued to play;
Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one above you
Fill my heart with gladness
Take away my sadness
Ease my troubles that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
And it shines like the sun
At the end of the day
We will give thanks and pray
To the One
As the song faded away softly in the background Andy was still staring at Sam, had never took her eyes off him even as he closed the gap between them. Her hands were sweating and her heart was beating so fast she was positive Sam would hear it but yet Sam just looked all calm and collective as usual. Frowning slightly at him when he made an indication to look up, she wasn't sure why but she did as he had silently asked. There on a huge banner written in red were the words;
ANDY MCNALLY WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE? LOVE ALWAYS S.S.
"How the heck did she miss that?" she thought to herself as she looked back to Sam once again. Sam had been watching her from the moment she walked through the door he could tell that she was shocked and surprised at everything that greeted her. As he watched he could see the emotions run all through her and yet she never once tried to run even when the song started playing. Looking at her now he could tell she was still processing everything so maybe now it was is chance to talk;
"I'm not good with words when it comes to stuff like this but I needed you to know how I truly feel and this was the only way I could think of. Last night when you said that it was me you loved, I really wanted to say it back but I was so shocked that I couldn't get the words out. But the truth is I do love you Andy, have done for a long time. So all I need to know now is if you still love me or have I screwed everything up?" getting to the end of confessing his love for her, Sam waited. He waited for her to process everything, take in everything he had just said and just give her time; he'd wait for as long as it took since she had waited a few months for him to come back.
Andy listened to Sam say he loved her and had done for a long time, she had to admit that she was shocked with him being so open but loved him even more now knowing how hard opening up is for him and yet he did it for her. She seemed to finally shake herself out of the daze she had been in from the moment she walked through the door, biting her bottom lip she nodded before replying;
"I love you too Sam Swarek and I'd love to be your Valentine" she said and before Sam had a chance to say anything Andy quickly sealed her statement with a kiss. The two had been through a lot together and the past two days since Sam's return. They both missed Valentine's Day together but a belated one was just as good.
And that's the end! Aww so Sam did show Andy how he truly feels and Andy didn't run. Thanks again for all the support for this story, off now to finish up on All for Love but a new Hawaii 50 and Rookie Blue stories coming soon!
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