I Believe in You

Chapter Eight

Zebraboymom

Disclaimer: They do not belong to me. Sigh…

Author Notes: I was dancing in my living room when that final scene with Steve took place. It's almost like they read my story, except it was probably filmed before I wrote this. For those who haven't watched it yet, I won't spoil the surprise, but I loved it. Okay, back on task. Time to get the bad guys.

The next morning Kono woke up to Steve kissing his way down her body. It was a glorious way to start the day and she could definitely get used to this. She ran her hands through his hair as he did amazing things to her before making love to her in both the bed and the shower.

He had her laughing uncontrollably when she tried to get dressed. For every article she put on he was taking it off and kissing her deeply. That led to another round of lovemaking and then a very sensual second shower before she finally convinced him to get dressed too.

When he started kissing her neck while she tried to eat her cereal she had to put her foot down. It didn't matter. They were 45 minutes late to work and both Danny and Chin gave them the raised eyebrow routine.

"Since when does Mr. Navy SEAL arrive late for work?"

"Since he started falling for Ninja Chick, so can it Buddy. I seem to remember a lot of late arrivals when you and Rachel were all hot for each other again there for a while."

"Point taken. So what's the plan boss?"

"Before I start talking about this, I know you aren't going to like it Chin. I don't like it either, but Kono made a strong point and I think she's right. Her plan is our best plan in catching Koji. Tell them Kono."

"A couple of weeks ago I was introduced to Adam Noshimuri at a party. He asked me out, but I said no."

Kono looked tentatively at Steve. She hadn't told him this part.

"He…uh…he's been calling me and texting me every day since, asking me to go out with him. He found out my address and sent me flowers."

Steve's face turned to stone and she knew she was on shaky ground.

"All I have to do is call him up and I'm in. If I can get him to trust me, he may know where Koji is. He might lead me right to him."

There was silence when Kono finished and then Chin spoke harshly.

"No way. No way you get involved in another dirty undercover this soon Cousin. I can't believe you're willing to go along with this Steve."

"Now that I've heard everything I'm not so sure I am either."

"Oh, grow up you two. This is what we do and I know you guys will have my back every minute. I can do this and you know it. Hell, I fooled all three of you for weeks when I was working for Fryer."

"She's right you know."

Joe stepped into the office from where he had been listening to the exchange.

"Thanks for the vote of confidence Joe."

"It's still a risky thing Kono."

Steve crossed to sit on the edge of his desk where she had been sitting and slipped his arm around her waist.

"I know you can. We all know you can, just give us a minute to worry about you a little, okay?"

The five of them continued to work out the details for Phase One of their plan. Danny teasingly called it Operations Kono Seduction. He earned himself a slap to the back of the head for that one.

Steve had a hard time listening in on Kono's phone call to Adam. Joe had her put it on speakerphone and Steve could feel his jealousy rising with every word. She really turned on the charm and it made him sick. It was obvious Noshimuri was eating it up.

"Tonight? You do move fast."

"Only when I see something I like."

"I'm not a thing and I won't be treated like one, so maybe this isn't going to work out after all."

Danny couldn't believe she was being so bold. What if she made him mad? Chin gave him a look that said she knew what she was doing and he sat back down.

"I promise I would never do that with you Kono. I'll pick you up at seven."

"I'll meet you at 7:30 at Duke's."

Steve knew she picked it because it was a very public place and they could easily keep an eye on her undetected. He also knew that Adam had to know she was Five-0. He hoped this wasn't a trick on his part as well.

"Okay. I like a lady who knows what she wants. I'll see you at 7:30."

"See you then."

Kono hung up and grinned at the four men. Joe was grinning back, but the other three all shared Steve's aneurysm face.

"Oh, come on guys. It's just an act."

Joe quickly pulled them back into a discussion of their next step in finding Wo Fat.

That evening Steve lay across the bed and watched as Kono got ready for her "date". He was clearly not happy. Kono was careful not to pick anything too revealing, as she knew it would set him off. He was still unhappy when she sat down to put on a pair of heels.

"I'll be watching you every step of the way."

"I know."

Kono sat down on the edge of the bed and ran her fingers through his hair.

"It's a first date, so I'll be home early."

"I'll be waiting for you."

Steve pulled her down on the bed and started kissing her right at the base of her ear. He knew it drove her crazy.

"Oh no you don't Steve McGarrett. I am working, so no hanky panky."

She picked up her purse and started out the door.

"Until later."

Steve groaned and rolled off to follow her. The woman was going to be the death of him.

Chin and Danny arrived at Duke's early and spoke to the hostess so they could arrange the table where they could best observe Kono and Adam. They took their places back behind the hedge nearby.

Kono stood outside the restaurant and waited for Adam. Steve sat in his truck and watched her. He had to admit he had one hot girlfriend. In the ten minutes she waited for Adam she got hit on three times.

When Adam arrived he slipped a possessive arm around her waist and led her into the restaurant. A very jealous Steve headed upstairs to the offices as they looked over the table area where Kono and Adam were. Steve used his binoculars to get a close up of the two and he could hear every word through the mic planted on Kono.

The way Adam talked to Kono made Steve's skin crawl. He seemed nice enough, but there was something he didn't like about the guys. Oh, yeah. He liked Kono. That was enough.

The first date went really well and it occurred to Steve that Kono would totally go out with a guy like him. He was smart and funny. Did Kono actually like him a little? It sure felt like it given her responses.

When they paid for the check he rushed back outside to his truck and watched them say goodnight out on the sidewalk.

Adam tried to kiss her, but Kono turned and offered him her cheek. He gave her a peck and then turned her face with his hand and planted one on her lips. Kono jumped back.

"Brah, first date. Don't try that gaian or there won't be a second one."

"I just really like you Kono. I'm sorry. Would you like to go snorkeling with me Saturday?

"Sure. Sounds great if you can control yourself."

"I'll do my best."

Once Kono was in her car she spoke to Steve.

"Well that was interesting. See you at home."

Her car roared out of the parking lot and Steve followed close behind.

"Guys, Ill see you tomorrow."

Kono was waiting for him on the front porch when he arrived at the house. He hopped out and took the steps two at a time, opened the front door and pushed her inside. As he closed the door he pushed her up against the wall and kissed her fiercely. When he released her Kono jumped at him and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"All I could think about tonight was getting home to you. I was thinking about how much of our time that could be spent together was being wasted with him."

Steve growled.

"You made me crazy tonight. You know that?"

He pushed her dress up her hips and picked her up as she wrapped her legs around him. It only took a minute to carry her upstairs and place her on the bed. He rolled her over and unzipped the dress before he pulled it down her body and with a predatory gleam climbed on the bed and made love to her.

Afterwards Kono lay in his arms totally spent. Steve's voice was soft in her ear.

"You're mine. Always."

Kono couldn't speak, so she just nodded her head and fell asleep in his embrace.