A/N: I know it's been a while since my last chapter for this but in my defence I have been writing other things for fan fic (Killer Instincts and some in progress ones) And this title was actually much harder than it looks.
Lets Her Fall Asleep In His Arms
"I'm getting drunk. You two are supposed to look after me; I'm a girl and I have a much lower tolerance for drink." Jackie and Robbie were spending time after work at Stuart's place so that they would be able to get free drink and some company.
Stuart burst out laughing, "Jackie you could beat us in a drinking competition any day!"
"Stuart is it okay if I fall asleep here, I am really tired?"
"Yeah, we'll wake you up later."
Within a few minutes she was away in slumber-land. She had brought her legs up onto the couch and her head was gently resting on Robbie's shoulder. Robbie's arm had previously been on the back of the chair but when she moved, he re-positioned himself so his right arm was round her back. He felt like putting his other arm around her front and just hold her close but he was scared in case she woke up and wondered what he was trying to do.
"Night precious." He put a light kiss on her head and asked Stuart for another drink. When Stuart got back into the room, Robbie was moving a strand of hair away from her face because whenever she breathed out, it would tickle her nose.
"You really love her, don't you Robbie?"
Robbie hadn't ever thought about loving Jackie, he knew he liked her but that was different. Then he thought about it some more and came to a conclusion, "Yeah, I guess I do. She's amazing, everything I've ever wanted. But she can't know about this, understand Stuart?"
"Course, but you will tell her one day?"
"I don't know. I don't think she could ever feel the same and I can't bear to hear her say that she doesn't love me."
"Are you completely blind?! She loves you more than she has probably ever loved anyone."
Robbie moved his arm so it was around her shoulders instead of her back and rested his hand on her collarbone. Jackie twisted her head round and gently pressed her lips against his hand. Robbie looked down at her, her eyes were still tightly closed but she had a smile playing on her lips.
"So the sleeping beauty has been awake this whole time?"
"Not the whole time just since Stuart asked if you love me." She opened her eyes and looked up at him.
"So what are you thinking Jackie?"
"I think Stuarty is correct in saying that I do love you, even if you are completely oblivious to it."
"Excuse me but why don't you go to one of your flats; I don't want you two to be doing it on my couch."
Robbie grinned and said, "Typical. He makes us say that we love each other, then expects us not to do anything about it."
Jackie couldn't resist rolling her eyes at the both of them, "I think we'll be permitted to have a little kiss, eh Stuart?"
"Fine but that's all!"
Seventh Short Complete.
