Disclaimer: I do not own CSI:NY or any of its characters, just the story idea.
AN: Geez, it looks like I keep getting worse and worse with updating my stories. I feel too lazy to right anymore. But I want to thank all of that have stuck with the story. I'm not sure where I'll end it but there are more things to come. So, here's Chapter 8. And Happy Independence Day to all my American followers!
Chapter 8
Since that day I told everyone about me and Mac I felt so much relief. It was really good that it happened that way I guess. Well, the fight I had with my mother didn't have to happen but it just made us stronger.
And now, I have a job. I'm really happy Mac told me about the store. I'm a cashier. It's not a big job. I probably deserve a better one but it's convenient and don't have to worry about driving back and forth and wasting gas. I work from 8:30 in the morning, which is when the kids get on the bus, to 4:00 in the afternoon, when the kids get home from school. So, it's all good.
But Mac and I barely have any time to see each other. He's usually working when I am and I'm working when he is. Occasionally, he'll stop by and say hi but other than that, I rarely see him. It makes me quite sad. But I needed this job, I can't have my mother supporting me for my whole life so it's about time that I take care of myself.
It's a week before Halloween and I want to be able to get the kids a costume to wear for the night. I kind of think it's a waste of money but it's for my kids and I'll do anything for them. I've been doing this job for about a week and I've already earned a lot so I can get them whatever costume they want but not a too expensive outfit though.
I was standing outside by the kid's bus stop when someone poked me.
"Aaah!" I screamed and turned around. "Mac! I thought I told you to stop doing that!"
Mac laughed and pulled me into a hug and kissed me gently. I love his kisses. I looked over at Mac's truck and saw Sheldon Hawkes, Mac's new partner, standing and looking on. He started to walk over and held out his hand.
"I'm Sheldon Hawkes, I'm sure Mac told you I am his partner." Hawkes said with a smile and we shook hands firmly. I nodded and smiled back at him. "He just needs to give me a ride home. My car broke down on the way to the job today."
"Oh no," I said in a shocked tone. "You'll be able to fix it, right?"
"Yeah, it's going to be fine. But it was nice meeting you." Hawkes said happily and walked toward the truck.
"It was nice meeting you too!" I said to him as he walked away. "You have to go?"
"Yeah, sadly. But I'll visit you later in your apartment, if it's okay." Mac said with a wink.
"Yeah, sure. I'm actually going to take the kids to Kmart to get Halloween costumes since it's next week." I told him and he nodded.
"That's cool. They will really like that." he told me as my eyes stayed fixed on his. "But I should get Hawkes home. His wife and kids will be wondering."
"Yeah, I understand." I told him as we hugged again, Mac's somewhat muscular arms held me tight.
"I love you." Mac said to me and I smiled. It was the first time he ever said it to me.
"I love you too, Mac." I said as Mac released me. There were some tears visible in my eyes.
"Bye" We both said at the same time and Mac went to his car. I couldn't stop smiling because of what he said. When Mac passed by he beeped the horn and waved. I waved back blissfully and walked into the store to get the kids a bottle of water and a snack to eat. When I came out of the shop, Lindsay and Danny were running toward me. They jumped into my arms excitedly.
"Hey," I said with a big smile. "How was school?"
"Good," Lindsay said with a smile. "We learned new stuff in Math. I'm really good at it."
"Oh, really?" I asked her and she nodded. "What about you, Danny?"
"Nothing much. We just sat around and did stupid stuff." Danny replied and stuck out his tongue.
"It's not stupid, Danny. Trust me, when you're older, it'll benefit you tremendously." I said with a smile as I got out my car keys.
"What does tremendously mean?" Danny asked curiously.
"It means very great or powerful." Lindsay said with a huge smile.
"Stop showing off!" Danny said angrily and shoved Lindsay.
"Don't you two start or you won't go shopping." I said as I handed a bottle of water and a pack of cookies to them.
"Shopping!" Lindsay said with excitement and Danny jumped around. "Where?"
"Well, next week is Halloween. I thought you guys would like a costume to wear." I told them with a wink and they nodded.
"Yeah, I want a costume!" Danny said happily and took a gulp of his water.
"When are we going?" Lindsay asked in interest. I shook my car keys and the kid's eyes lit up.
"Right now. Go get in the car." I told them with a wink and they ran toward my blue Mazda.
Soon, we were off, driving toward K-Mart. The kids were bouncing with excitement in the backseat.
We spent about an hour in K-Mart. Danny got a Super Man costume and Lindsay is going as a vampire. They thanked me about a thousand times. I'm not sure if I'm going to dress up. I think I'm too old for it anymore.
I was making cheeseburgers when I heard a knock at the door. I ran over to the door quickly. My kids were watching Spongebob and surprisingly, they're eyes peeled away from the TV.
Please, let it be Mac. My mind screamed as I unlocked the door. I smiled. It was Mac.
"Hey!" I said happily and we hugged and kissed as Lindsay and Danny looked on. "Do you want to stay for dinner?"
"Sure, if that's okay." Mac said and waved to the kids. "Hey!"
"Hey!" They said at the same time, Lindsay more happier than Danny.
"It's going to be done soon." I said with a wink as Mac followed me into the kitchen.
"Oh, I love cheeseburgers!" Mac said excitedly and made me giggle.
"Well, that's good." I said gratefully and asked, "How did it go with Hawkes?"
"I got him home okay and he's getting his car at the shop tomorrow." Mac said as he took out of a cup from the cupboard.
"That's good." I said with a smile. "Danny, Lindsay, come sit at the table. It's going to be done."
Danny and Lindsay ran over quickly and sat down.
"What do you guys want to drink?" I asked them as I finished the cheeseburgers.
"Pepsi!" They both yelled at the same time and I laughed. "Mac, do you want to get them a drink, while I get all of the toppings cut up?"
"Sure." Mac said as he got out the bottle of Pepsi and poured them a cup of soda. They both thanked him gratefully.
The dinner was really great. Lindsay and Danny really started to open up to Mac. That's really good because I really want to spend the rest of my life with Mac.
It was time for the kids to go to bed and Mac was still there. The kids waved by to him and ran upstairs.
"Can you please stay?" I asked him as we hugged at the door.
"Sure, I will." he said and I smiled a big smile.
"Awesome." I said and yawned. "Oh, crap. I think I'm getting tired. You wanna hit the sack?"
He nodded, "Sure, whenever you're ready."
It must've been 80 degrees out that night. That's very warm for October.
Mac was only in his boxers and I was in my bra and underwear. I don't know how or why but we started making out. It felt so good.
Before I knew, it were both naked and sweaty. I can't believe we had sex but I'm so happy it happened.
"I love you, Stella." Mac said as he kissed me.
"I love you too, Mac." I said blissfully as we fell asleep.
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