A/N: I often forget how few Fairly Legal fans there are so there isn't a plentitude of fanfics to sate you guys. I really am sorry about how long it's taken me to put up this chapter. Thank you so much for all your feedback, it means the world to me, keep it comin'! I'm hoping this chapter will live up to expectations.

Ben's P.O.V.

I looked up from my desk to across the hall to where I saw the ever charming Mrs. Reed entering Katie's office as Leo practically ran out. I stood, and walked over to Leo's desk trying to get a better view on what was happening.
"Any idea what's going on?" I asked looking at the assistant.

He shrugged, "Don't look at me, man. But, if I were to comment I'd say that she's probably talking to your new girlfriend about her disapproval of inter-office relationships. Also, since she and Kate already go at it all the time and Kate loves you," he let out a low whistle, "this is gonna be one helluva day."

I smiled a little when he mentioned Kate Reed being in love with me; honestly best thing a man can receive on this earth is the love of a woman such as my Katie. Hehe, my Katie, yeah, I could get used to that.

Leo had apparently run off to make pop-corn, and this was making me all kinds of excited. I definitely wanted to watch this smack down. Of course, I'd definitely do my work today, too… eventually.

Kate's P.O.V.

"Honestly, Lauren, I don't see why you're making such a big deal about this. You married your boss."

She looked a little insulted and I smirked, but she didn't back down. "Those were different times, Miss Reed. My personal life is not currently relevant. I do not approve of this relationship. And, since when do you love Ben? You two fight all the time."

"I have loved Ben since the moment I met him, I was just in denial. I'll admit that now. Ask anyone, they'll all agree that neither of us could admit our feelings for one another and that just became a lot of built up tension that led to us fighting. I apologize for it. I do not however apologize for dating the man I love, regardless of the fact we work together. I believe that dating coworkers promotes cohesiveness and cooperation in the work environment."

"Alright, but if and when you two break up, what happens then? Am I expected to be happy about the fact that my two best employees are having actual fights constantly, and not just some lover's spat? I cannot tolerate what this relationship will leave in its wake for Reed & Reed."

"We won't break up then."

"Do you intend to wed?"

"Not currently, no."

"Then how do you plan to quote, unquote 'not break up?'"

"Well, if by some magical happenstance we do break up, then we'll handle it maturely," By now I had walked over to my office door and flung it open, sending the eavesdropping Leo and Ben to the floor, "Right, dear?"

Ben stood, straightening his tie, and brushing himself off, "Of course, my darling." He then kissed me on the cheek, leaving his arm draped around my waist.

Lauren stood, and looked at us both in turn.

"Fine," the word was clipped and short in anger, "but when things, don't work out and this office becomes a living hell for all of us. Don't you dare try to pin it on anyone, but yourselves." She slammed my door, and her heels clicked furiously down the hallway.

"Leo," I said sweetly, "would you mind giving us a minute?"

He looked at me, from the perch he had assumed on the arm of my chair, and stood, exiting. "As you wish." He shut the door behind him.

"Kate, I-"

I put a finger to his lips, "No, no, let me talk, I'm good at that."

He smiled his adorable boyish grin and let me speak.

"I'm sorry to put you through all of this; I just want to let you know that I'm giving you an out. If you think you can't handle this or this isn't what you want to deal with then you can leave. I won't be hurt, I understand."

He wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me face to face with him. "Kate Reed, you are a woman worth fighting for, and I will do whatever it takes to keep you."

"But, what Lauren said about what if we broke up…"

"Then, we won't break up," I smiled at that, and he stroked my hair. "Kate, look at me," I looked up into his deep brown eyes; they were so filled with love and awe I thought I might burst from how overwhelming their emotion was. "You love me right?"

I nodded vigorously, "Of course."

"And I love you, so what's there to worry about?"

I sighed. I saw his point.

He leaned in and kissed me deeply, squeezing me impossibly tighter. He ran his hands down my back onto my ass that he squeezed, pulling me into him. I moaned softly.

We pulled away from the kiss, breathing harder than we were before, and leaned our foreheads together.

"Kate," he whispered huskily, "you have no idea how hot it makes me to watch you argue."

I laughed, and lightly palmed the apex of his legs, feeling his hardness, "Oh, I think I do."

He growled, "Sexy minx," and hoisted me onto my desk, wrapping my legs around him.

A/N: Okay, don't be mad, but I gotta know where to start the next chapter don't I? I promise I'll give you the next one much sooner. As always rate and review!