I wrote this over breakfast… it is now 6pm and the site is finally working!
I promise to complete my unfinished stories after this one!
Standing around the kitchen waiting for the rest of the team to gather she absent mindedly began to make a cup of coffee, placing 2 pieces of fruit toast into the toaster as she looked around at the refreshed faces. She needed a distraction from earlier, the more the banter with Lt. Flynn the more she was finding it hard to resist his ever evolving suggestions.
"How'd you sleep Captain" his voice semi startling her, her body turning to face the older Lieutenant who had appeared next to her at the kitchen counter.
"Just fine, and yourself" her voice nothing but professional a slight smile clearly visible on her lips.
"Like a baby".
She knew he was up to something, but she would put him back in his corner after this weekend.
"So I guess you'll enjoy Lt. Flynn's company tonight then?" her sentence more of a directive then question. As much as she enjoyed sharing a bed with the other Lieutenant, she was not about to let anyone else know that. Rules, rule book, remember Raydor?
Another voice startled them as Lt. Flynn had made his way back downstairs, showered, shaved and dressed down in a pair of jeans and blue shirt. Her nostrils flared as his scent moved past her, a musky masculine cologne that she often described as 'delicious'; the one he wore on days which would drive her to a quiet distraction lulling her into state of provocative thoughts.
"Oh no, I have no intention of sharing with him" his finger-pointing in Provenza's direction, as his eyes reflected a stern look.
"You don't snore and you smell nice" an unknown smile creeping upon her lips, "he on the other hand, it's like being in a room with a baby elephant… and he has the bladder of a pea … every 10 minutes he's in the bathroom" a light laugh now leaving the Lieutenants lips as the older ones face sank as if insulted. They had shared a room numerous times on work training courses; Lt. Flynn often returning saying he never understood how any woman ever shared a room with him.
"I disagree! To both!" a huff leaving his throat as he mumbled something about having forgot something in his room, clearly an excuse to stop discussing his personal habits.
Provenza's response sending them both into laughter, the humor of the situation capturing them as their eyes locked on each other. She could feel her eyes lingering on his a little too long, blinking furiously to break the contact, an intrigued smile crossing his face as he continued to watch her busy herself once more with final preparation of the toast in front of her.
Holding the plate and mug in front of her she offered it to him, her head tilting slightly as she smiled at him, her voice low as if not wanting the rest of the room to hear "Breakfast"
His voice only a whisper in return as if they were discussing something more secretive, "thank you"
She made a mental note to file that current look into her memory for later, especially for times when he ruffled her feathers beyond control. Something about him the last day had changed, his usual flirty nature had evolved into something sexier, something more elusive. Clicking her tongue she snapped her self from her sudden distraction, her eyes still glazed from thought.
"I should stick around for breakfast more often" a cheeky smile and wink giving her his only response.
"Well after tomorrow morning you maybe the only one here" her voice once again teasing him.
Tom, the ranch owner, had reappeared since last night, making his way into the middle of the living room, calling for everyone's attention.
"Good Morning Team!" His accent rolling out each word, his tone cheerful and refreshing
"If you would like to follow me out we will begin today's activities" his body moving through the group leading them out front
"First up is an obstacle course of trust, one will wear a blind fold the other will lead ….it's a bit basic but it is a good warm up"
His voice pausing as he mentally seemed to be calculating, "I notice we have odd numbers so for an extra challenge to the Captain, we will have her in a group of three" a wink landing in her direction from the man up front.
She only heard Lt. Flynn chuckle as he lent in close to her, his breath against her ear "Not the kind of threesome I was hoping for"
She could feel a blush creeping across her cheeks as he spoke, the older Lieutenant interrupting any opportunity for response, "You two can be blind folded" his hand thrusting forward with the two pieces of material.
She would have fought his decision however he had been so vocal of late about the decision to make her leader of Major Crimes, referring to his past commitment to the team, that this would be the perfect opportunity to prove him skills.
Placing the blind fold over her eyes her mind became hesitant, his arm linking around hers, the other around Flynn to lead them. They had maneuvered around the course without incident until they were suddenly stopped, arms unlinked. She hadn't wanted to move in case she ended up bumping into something, standing still she could feel two hands travelling up from her stomach, planting down on her breasts as a shock of excitement ran down her spine. At this point she had hoped for it to be one Lieutenant not the other, grumpier one. Moving the blind fold above her eyes she saw the hands extend across to the silver hair Lieutenant, his right hand removing his blindfold, the left still on her breast, quickly whipping away when her eyes locked his.
She watched as his expression went from slightly awkward to completely male; a smug look on his face, his eyes darting over her body; both surveying their surroundings coming to find Provenza sitting on a hay bale an amused look of his face.
And just as if he had been caught his voice became raised, "What the hell Provenza?" the tone suddenly awkward
"Sorry my shoe lace came untied, didn't expect you to feel up the Captain, Flynn" his tone clearly amused by the sight, another light chuckle for the hundredth time this morning leaving his throat.
She could feel her cheeks flush as the terms 'feel up the Captain' came in her direction as both men turned to look at her, her need to express words pushed from her lips. "Lieutenant, May I remind you this is a serious exercise, if this was a test you would have failed"
She had watched him lean closer to the older man, watching as a serious expression crossed his features, his voice stern "Cut it out"
His head shaking, Provenza once again failed to consider the consequences of his actions, "Considering what I got you, you should be thanking me" a hand coming to rest on his upper arm, pushing the other man away.
"Okay boys, can we please continue. Lt. Provenza check your laces and make sure they're tied up. Lt. Flynn, try feeling around in the dark a little less" her tone still serious but the wink she sent in Lt. Flynn's direction suggested otherwise.
She knew he was up to something but she'd never let him know that...after all, she was beginning to have some fun!