Author's Note: Oh man, it's been a long time. I've been pretty busy and been going through some stuff, so I haven't really had the will to write. I'll try to get back into regular updates. This is set at the end of 200. Not my best, but I hope you enjoy!


Emily and Aaron stood awkwardly in the bar, an uneasy silence filling the air between them. The rest of the team had gone home, leaving the the two of them alone. They both knew a lot needed to be said before the night ended, but neither of them could find the courage to say it.

Aaron looked down at his watch. "I suppose I should get going. It's been a long day and you have a flight to catch in the morning."

"Yeah, we should probably call it a night," Emily replied, failing to keep the disappointment out of her voice.

"Well then, I guess this is goodbye."

It was all too much for her. She couldn't let this be goodbye. She couldn't leave again without letting him know how she felt. Before she had time for a second thought she was stepping towards him, wrapping her arms around his neck. He seemed to have the same idea, pulling her against him without a moment's hesitation. Their lips locked effortlessly, like they had been doing this for years. Like they were made for each other.

After what felt like hours they reluctantly pulled away, neither of them wanting to be the first to let go. They knew, however, that the moment couldn't last. She had a plane she needed to be on in a few hours, responsibilities in London that she couldn't just drop.

As they walked towards the door, Emily reached for his hand. "This isn't the end," she told him matter-of-factly. "I let you go once and I'm not making that mistake twice."

Aaron chuckled softly, allowing her to lead him out into the street. He hailed her a taxi, and they embraced one final time before she climbed in. And although Emily had to wipe a tear from her eye, she knew what she had told him was true. This wasn't the end. In fact, she thought with a smile as the cab pulled away from the curb, it was only the beginning.