Chapter Seven
Disclaimer: I am useless at remembering this: I don't own H50, CBS does. I wish I did though... ^_^
Once I had calmed down enough to be coherent, Steve took me to be signed out.
The doctor told me, to avoid any strenuous activities, and to only wear baggy clothing so the material wouldn't pull on the stitches.
I tuned out mostly; still focused on Lili. But Steve nodded along.
Danny had gone to bring the car around, and Steve pushed me down in a wheelchair.
It was nice being outside again, but I felt nervous that maybe Kalani was watching us.
We reached the car, and they decided that it would be easier if Danny got in the back, because I couldn't bend properly to climb through the seats.
There was obviously something I was missing, as they started talking about why Danny even bothered owning a car...
Shutting my eyes, I tried to block out the images I had seen earlier.
Steve:
The ride home was quieter than normal. Which was weird, especially for Danny who couldn't usually keep his mouth shut to save his life.
When we finally did get back to my place, I pulled into the driveway and turned my head to look at Nikki.
She was sleeping soundly, with her head resting back against the seat.
''Go open the front door.'' I asked Danny, getting out of the car, and going around to the passenger side.
I waited for him to get to the door, before silently easing the door open.
She didn't wake up, so I tried to lift her out of the car as quickly as possible.
She moaned sleepily, ''Steve...?''
''Yeah, we're here. Go back to sleep.'' I said, softly.
Nikki nodded a little, and within seconds was breathing evenly once more.
As I reached the front door, I couldn't decide whether to let her rest on the couch, or take her to her room.
After a moments hesitation, I chose the couch; she might panic and hurt herself, if she woke up in a strange room.
At least here, she could see where she was.
Danny went into the kitchen -as usual- and brought back a bottle of water, and placed it on the coffee table near the couch.
So we didn't wake her, we went out on to the lanai.
''So has Chin got anything new?'' I asked, sitting down in one of the beach chairs.
Danny sighed, ''Not really. Chin and Kono informed Kayla's parents, that we found the murderer, but it's like Kalani has just dropped of the face of the Earth.''
I could tell something else was bothering Danny; his arms were flying about even more the normal. I also knew when to leave him alone.
I did have some people skills.
''He'll slip up. But until then, we have to protect Nikki. Right now, she's the only lead we have.''
A couple of hours later, Danny left to go home for the night. After clearing the case files away, I went into the kitchen.
I started making dinner, when I heard footsteps.
''Steve?'' Nikki said, from the doorway.
I half turned, ''Hey. Are you hungry?''
She nodded, ''Starving. Hospital food is deadly...''
''I couldn't agree with you more.'' I said, with a smile.
''How long was I asleep?'' She asked, after a few minutes of watching me slice the tomatoes.
I checked my watch, ''Almost three hours.''
She nodded, looking at the floor.
''So this is your house.'' It wasn't a question.
I looked at her, frowning slightly.
She gestured towards the living room, ''Pictures.''
I was getting paranoid; it was Dannys fault.
''Does Kalani know where I live?'' I asked, looking up.
Her head shook, sending her short light brown hair flying into her face.
''No I don't think so. He never mentioned it.''
My eyes kept glancing back to her hair. 'Get a hold of yourself man...'
''Well dinners nearly ready, why don't you go get cleaned up.'' I said, quickly.
Nikki nodded, and walked out of the kitchen.
I heard her start up the stairs, as I started placing the food onto plates.
It was nice having someone around, to take the edge off of the silence, but it was only temporary. I couldn't let myself get to used to it.
I couldn't let myself get to used to her.
That would be dangerous for us both.
Nikki:
I woke up knowing I was safe.
I wasn't sure how I knew, I just did.
Then I heard noises coming from the room just off of the one I was in.
Getting up off of the couch was pretty hard, but I managed it, I trudged to the kitchen and saw Steve cooking.
He had his back to me, the muscles under the polo shirt he had on, were rippling.
'Get a hold of yourself girl...'
I had more important things to be worring about, than Steve McGarrett's hotness.
But still...I couldn't help but remember how it had felt when his arms were around me earlier.
We made small talk, asked a few questions, but really I couldn't stop watching him.
His movements were assured, as if nothing could go wrong.
I wished I could feel like that.
After I left to go upstairs, I found the bathroom and got cleaned up, wondering how long it would be before I got to wear my own clothes, instead of uncomfortable scrubs.
On my way back downstaris, I passed a room that had the door wide open. I peeked my head in, and spotted the sports bag the hospital had given me, on the bed.
I carried on downstairs, and the smell of the finished meal hit me.
Steve was still in the kitchen, but this time he was sat down at the table.
I joined him, sitting in front of my plate.
''This smells delicious.'' I said, shyly.
He smiled at me, ''Enjoy.''
We ate, laughing about how Danny and Steve had become partners, -sobered up when he got to the part where Danny got shot- and how the team had become so close.
A few times, I thought I saw a flicker of unease in his eyes, but it was gone before I could be sure.
Neither of us mentioned Kalani; I knew that would change soon, but for now I didn't want to think about him. It would drive me even more insane.
Once we finished eating, I helped him wash-up. Or rather he washed, while I dried.
I had to mentally kick myself everytime I looked at him; once they caught Kalani and I got Lili back, we would be gone.
I would probably never see Steve McGarrett again.
Would probably never feel safe again.
'This is bad...this is very, very bad! You can't fall for him.'
Although whenever I caught him looking back at me, and my stomach did one of those little flips, I realized that it was a little too late for that...
A/N: Hey guys! I know it's been a while, but my muse went away...anyway I'm back with a new chapter, what did you think? Let me know in the review area please! Thank you to everyone who has already reviewed, favourited and alerted this story! It feels great knowing people like it :) I know not much happened in this chapter, but the next one will be more action oriented, I promise. Thank for reading, cya soon ^_^ (Also I know the feelings part seemed kinda rushed, but Nikki hasn't ever really felt safe -we'll find out why later on, but with Steve she feels safer than she ever has. So yeah...)
~Abbey
