Hope you have been enjoying this story. Any feedback is much appreciated! It kills me to find spelling and grammatical errors after I have already posted a story, so apologies for the glaring mistakes!

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Chapter 7

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"Morning" Kelly said to Stella who just came in the kitchen from her room

"How was boy's night? You were passed out on the couch when I got home from Molly's"

"Poker night, some how Capp won"

"He has some inner genius" she laughed walking over the the coffee pot

"When did you get home?" he asked sitting down at the kitchen table

"3AM" Stella said "I will need two more cups of this to get through the day"

"I tried to staying up" Kelly said

"Why?" she asked sitting down next to Kelly

"I didn't see you all day yesterday" he said seriously

Stella was shocked at how caring he sounded and couldn't help but make a huge smile.

Kelly blushed and leaned forward to peck her on the lips and then leaned back and just stared at her

"Why are you staring at me?" she asked after a few minutes

"Will you go on a date with me?" he asked leaning into the table

Stella couldn't get the words out. She was jumping for joy inside but couldn't muster a sentence "uh"

"It doesn't have to be tonight" he added

"I am sorry" she started and he grunted "no, I am sorry I didn't answer right away"

"And your answer is?" he questions

Stella stood up and wrapped her arms around Kelly's shoulders. Kelly turned his body so he was facing her and put his hands on her waist.

"Yes" Stella said and pulled her body closer to his

Kelly stood up and hugged her a little tighter. He pulled out of the hug and sat back down but held onto her hands "How would you feel about getting out of city tonight?"

"Like overnight?" She asked

"I hadn't thought that far ahead" he replied

"So what were you thinking?" she smiled

"We talked about Milwaukee trip a while back, but I was thinking something less bar like"

"Okay" she said with caution

"A boat?"

"Boden has inspired you hasn't he?" she asked

"He just reminded me of the things I love doing. So why not bring them together"

"So you love doing me?" Stella burst out laughing and sat back down on her chair

"Well. Not exactly what I meant. I just want to show you a part of me you don't know"

"I would like that" Stella smiled "So when are we going?"

"You'll go?" he said like an excited little kid

"Yes. I just said that"

"5:00 okay?"

"Yeah. What should I wear on the water in May?"

"Bring a coat or sweater" he said

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Stella sat on the couch waiting for Kelly to get ready for their date night

"How are you ready before me?" Kelly asked

"I don't need much to look good" she smiled

Kelly poked his head out of his room and grinned at Stella

"Just hurry up, you got me all excited for the waves"

"Stella...we aren't going on a speedboat"

"I know." she said getting and walking towards his room. She leaned against the door frame "Why is this taking you so long"

Kelly looked up and saw her in jeans and boots and a low cut purple top. Her hair was curled and wore bright red lipstick. "Is that what you are wearing?" he asked

"You never gave me a dress code Kelly." Stella said

"I meant, you will probably be cold"

"I have a sweater"

"You look amazing by the way" Kelly said

"Don't I know it" Stella quipped back

"Okay, let's go"

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Stella and Kelly boarded the small boat. Stella sat back watching Kelly in his element. He hadn't smiled that big over an activity in a long time. She just let him be, while enjoying the breeze. Kelly slowed the boat down and turned around to wave Stella over to join him. Stella stood next to him her hand on his shoulder to steady herself.

"Do you want to learn how to steer?"

"You trust me not to kill us"

"Stella, you drive a fire truck. This is a piece of cake compared"

"Then teach me" Stella said back.

Kelly sat back further in his chair and made space for Stella to sit in front of him. He explained how it is done and guided her through. Within 10 minutes she was a pro, he let her take over. He loved seeing her smile. He loved that he could share things with her and she wouldn't find them boring like most girls. He was in awe of her beauty. Kelly took over when they found their anchor drop spot. He showed her how it was done and then guided her back to where she was sitting.

"This is amazing Kelly" she said as she looking at the Chicago skyline "thank you for taking me out tonight"

Kelly sat closer to her and let her lean back in the crook of his arm "I just like seeing you smile"

"So cheesy"

"I am serious" he said chuckling

"Fine." she laughed and cuddled further into Kelly

"Are you cold?" he asked

"No" she lied

Kelly took off his leather jacket and gave it to her to put on over her sweater

"I am good" she said not wanting to be catered to

"Stop being so stubborn" Kelly said

Stella leaned her head back to meet Kelly's lips "Where to next"

"Where do you want to go?" Kelly asked

"Honestly, I think home. We can watch a movie, curl up on the couch."

Kelly kissed her again then got up to drive the boat to the dock. He turned around once they docked and saw Stella in his leather jacket smiling

"It got colder when we were moving" she grinned

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Stella and Kelly walked up the stairs to their apartment. Before he was able to open the door, she blocked his way "I have a surprise for you"

"Okay?"

"Just don't get all old man like and fall asleep within ten minutes of sitting down" she laughed and opened the door "Give me 10 minutes" Stella said and ran to her room

"Me fall asleep" he yelled "that is usually you". Kelly dropped his keys on the table and took off his shoes "Can I sit on the couch for this surprise?"

"It's up to you" she yelled

"I am sitting on the couch then" he yelled back

Stella came out of her room bare footed, wearing Kelly's jacket, went to the fridge and pulled out a six pack. She walked over to Kelly, took two beers out of the pack, and opened them. He looked up at the sound of the caps coming off. His mouth dropped open. Stella stood there with what looked like no clothes on underneath his jacket. Stella handed him his beer. He took a long sip and then stood up to face Stella.

Stella looked up at him innocently, raising her eyebrows. Kelly kissed her passionately. Stella slowly unzipped his jacket. He helped slide in off her shoulders onto the floor. There she stood in black lingerie. "Is this my surprise?"

Stella leaned in and kissed him passionately. Unbuttoning his shirt, while he worked on taking his belt off.

With one full swoop Kelly picked her up and laid her down on the couch. She smiled gently. He could not resist her.

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I feel like the last scene would never happen on the show...but hey this is fanfiction after all! Please comment!