Casey wakes up with warmth draped over him, steady breathing caressing his chest and soft curls nestled under his chin. Chuck is fast asleep, arm curled tightly over him. Casey has his arm wrapped around the kids back, hand on his hip. It's comfortable, but he can feel that his arm will fall asleep any moment. He glances over at the clock, 6:02. He lies there for a moment watching the asset sleep.

He isn't sure what it is about him, but he's driving the agent crazy. He thought it was lust at first, hoped it was. After the first time he tried to ignore him, tried not to think of the moans or that tight heat. Now he's realizing its more than that. He agreed to take the hit on Chuck, not so he could kill him but so he'd know when it happens. He isn't sure what he'll do when the call comes, he knows he doesn't want to see the kid dead. He's beginning to think he'll risk his career to keep the asset safe, from the enemy and the allies.

When his arm really starts to tingle he decides to get up. He does it as slowly as he can, trying to escape the clutches of his lover without waking him. He throws on a pair of running shorts and a t-shirt. He usually uses his equipment, but he doesn't want to wake either of the geeks sleeping. Well, the imp he could care less about, but Chuck. He wanted him well rested.

While on his run he still can't stop thinking about Chuck as a lover. He usually aims for sexy and dangerous, but somehow geeky and, dare he say it, cute became alluring. It doesn't help that the nerd is incredibly loyal to his loved ones, unexpectedly brave, and it's looking as though he's very submissive where it counts.

He hopes the asset is open to exploring new things. He highly doubts the kids past experience were all that kinky. He wants to tie him up, blindfold him so he has to focus entirely on the pleasure, maybe even a little pain. He nearly trips, while running, from the thought.

He gets back close to 7, Morgan is still asleep and there's no sign of Chuck. He decides to take a shower and before starting breakfast. Chuck is still fast asleep, though now he's cocooned in the blankets and snuggled up to Casey's pillow. The agent doesn't even realize he's smile until he glances up at himself in the mirror. He swears lightly under his breath before leaving silently, with a change of clothes.

He gets a text message from Sarah about halfway through cooking the omelets. She warns him that Carina is coming over in the afternoon. Years of training under stress does not stop his heart from beating fast. The deadly agent is intelligent and an ex-lover. He'll have to be extra cautious how he acts around Chuck when she around. His addiction to those soft curls, tender lips and the almost fruity smell of his asset will make it very difficult.

When he's cooking the last omelet Chuck walks in. The geek's hair is unkempt, curls wild but still in a sexy way. He's wearing Casey's robe and a pair of loose sleep pants. The robe is large enough on him that he can see the smooth skin of Chuck's shoulder peeking out. It'd be so easy to slide it down, let his calloused palms feel the silk of his skin as his lips caress the sensitive neck. He wants to take him here and now, but breakfast will burn Morgan is here, he's pretty sure Chuck wouldn't be game for it.

"Morning." Chuck mumbles as he walks lazily over to the coffee pot. Casey turns off the burner and slides the omelet on to a plate. Chuck is leaning against the counter as he fills his cup, head to the side sleepily. The robe slips down his shoulder, beautiful slim neck exposed, so Casey slides in behind Chuck. He wraps his arms around the slim waist, pulling him in close as he kisses his neck. He loves that the geek's neck is so sensitive, makes him twitch and sometimes gasp if he gets it right.

"John, stop." Chuck moans when he nips the flesh at the junction of his shoulder. He doesn't sound like he wants him to stop, so he does it again, a little harder this time. Chuck clutches his arm and lets out a little whimper.

"What about Morgan and breakfast?" Chuck asks when Casey slides a hand up his chest. He pinches Chuck's nipple, already hard, and bites that spot again, gentle this time. Chuck lets out a moan and thrust his hips back against him.

"I'd love to fuck you right here, right now." Casey whispers in the geeks ear as his pulls the robe up enough to cup his hand to the tight ass in front of him. He runs a finger along Chuck's seam, over the thin pajamas, letting a finger brush against the hole. "It'd be so easy too. Think you can keep quiet while I'm pounding into you?" He feels Chuck shiver.

He always has an overwhelming urge to claim the geek, anywhere, anytime. It makes him feel younger, but in an almost frightening way. Like he'll die if he can't touch that incredibly soft and firm skin. It feels a little like drowning, or running for your life in uncharted territories. It's maddening and he can't explain any of it.

"John, please stop." Chuck says, sounding a little more serious, but still wanting it.

"Do you really want me to?" Casey asks and he wants to slide the pajamas off, over the assets firm, round globes. He can hear Morgan snoring in the other room, the imp won't see anything if he stays lying on the couch. The kitchen is in direct view of the living room, but the couch faces away from it.

"I really, really, want you to continue, but after he leaves." He replies, turning around to look at Casey.

"I can kick him out now." Casey says which makes Chuck smile a little.

"You made him breakfast too, should at least let him eat it." Chuck responds as he looks at the plates next to the stove.

"Fine, but I get to wake him up." He smiles and walks over to the couch. Casey kicks the sofa first, but Morgan doesn't budge. He shouts his name, still nothing. Good, he thinks with a smile. He looks over at Chuck who's watching him from the kitchen with interest. He grabs the backside of the couch and flips it to its side. Morgan wakes up with a sputter of swear words as he tries to get out from under it.

"Rise and shine. Now eat your breakfast and get out." Casey greets, he's smiling even if no one else is.

"John!" Chuck yells, clearly not as amused. The younger man comes in to help the imp off the floor, both geeks glaring at Casey.

"What? He's awake isn't he?" Casey replies and Chuck just shakes his head. He can see the hint of a smirk on those sinfully red lips. The agent wants to kiss him again, addicted to the taste of Chuck.

"What is wrong with you! It's only 7:30. Chuck, your boyfriend is crazy." Morgan comments as he wipes the sleep from his eyes. Casey gets to work setting up the table while the imp continues to bitch about the time, his headache, and whatever else he's rambling on about to Chuck.

It takes longer than he wants for Chuck to drop Morgan off at the Buy More. It completely ruins any plans he had for the younger man. When Sarah show up Carina stays outside, which he's thankful for. They use his TV in the living for the briefing and no amount of telling Chuck is be quiet is keeping him from interrupting. He can tell the General is annoyed, but he finds he likes Chuck that much more for it.

They finally get through the briefing and neither Sarah or himself are happy to be throwing Chuck into the frying pan. He didn't like the idea that the DEA agent would be accomying them to look for a diamond. Carina is definitely a wild card, in more ways then one. Casey is definitely more than a little irritated by the time the briefing is over, it doesn't help that they just had to mention Prague. Chuck doesn't need to know about it, but he'll still be curious.

When Chuck flashes on Carina he grips Casey's forearm like a scared little girl. Casey shakes him off but it still has Carina's hawk like eyes glued to Chuck. Even though Chuck knows who she is from the briefing Casey can tell the asset is still nervous.

"So this is your team?" Carina asks Sarah.

"My team." Casey retorts, and now that the cover story has changed it really is his team.

"Well hello Casey, nice to see you with your pants on." She greets with a smirk.

Casey gives her a glare and a grunt for a response.

"And ah who might you be?" She asks looking at Chuck. The asset is slouching now, standing almost shoulder to shoulder with Casey, looking a little out of place.

"I'm Ch-Chuck, the new guy." Chuck stutters and Casey tries not to think about how cute he is when he does that.

"He's an analyst." Sarah replies, which is probably a better excuse than he could come up with. The CIA agent is turning out to be a better partner than he expected though sometimes her mothering Chuck pisses him off. He still can't tell if she's into the asset or if she's somehow adopted him in some weird way. He has to admit there's something about Chuck drives the agents to want to protect him. Probably that dopey smile and almost naïve good nature. Carina gives Chuck another once over and Casey knows she's studying him.

Carina is taking in how close Chuck is standing to the Major, how he seems to want to be closer. She also notices that Chucks eyes never wander too far from Casey, watching the older man's every move. At first she thought it was caution, or just a fresh fish looking up to the team leader, but after seeing the little bruises on his neck she has to wonder.

"So what your mission here?" Carina asks, gesturing to Casey's apartment.

"It's confidential" Is Casey's quick reply. He knows she can find out the basics with her clearance, but she'll never know about the intersect.

"Surely you can tell me something." She's looking at Sarah for answers this time.

"Casey is a Buy More employee with Chuck. I work at the hot dog place across the street." Sarah starts and Carina is still watching Chuck, but from the corner of her eye. Casey decides to step away from the geek, far enough that he can't feel the heat of him.

"Casey is also here as Chuck's cover boyfriend." Sarah finishes and Casey wants to shoot her for the comment, just a little. Now Carina has that cat with a canary look. He doesn't appreciate it.

"Too bad I didn't know about your interest in the same sex Casey. We could have had a lot of fun."

"It's just a cover." Casey retorts.

"Is it?" She asks, sly smile stretched. He nearly curses when Chuck flushes a bright pink. Idiot. He also has that deer in the headlights look going on. He'd really have to train him how to have a poker face. Sarah is looking at the two of them with interest, especially Chuck.

"Do you really think he'd be my type if I did swing both ways. It's just a mission." He tries to sound offended and makes a point to not look at Chuck.

"Well, he is pretty cute in that nerdy sort of way." Carina replies, still smiling. He wants to cut that damn smirk from her face.

"You do realize I'm standing right here?" Chuck huffs out. "So when do we start the mission?"

"Tomorrow. We'll meet here at 7 am. Sarah, why don't you show me around this town? Want to join us, Chuck, for a little fun?" She asks the last question with a sultry voice and Casey can't stop his hands from clenching into fists. Luckily she doesn't notice, her eyes are on his asset.

"No thanks." Chuck responds, voice a little shaky. They leave with goodbyes. Carina makes a point to brush her hand down Chuck's arm. Casey does his best to keep a straight face, but he wants to strangle her.

"Chuck, I think it's time I taught you how to fire a gun." Casey says when the two females are leaving. He could really use some stress release. Granted, he can just drag Chuck into his apartment and relieve it that way, but he really needs to shoot something. Nothing better than hitting your mark. The cool metal against your palm, the power you feel building as it fires, and the satisfying feeling when the bullet hits the target. It's nearly arousing in its own way.

"Me?" Chuck asks with that nervous look again.

"Yes you." Casey replies with a roll of his eyes.

Chuck turns out to be an oddly good shot, once he figured out how to hold the damn thing. Casey really thought the kid was going to shoot himself in the foot a few times. Thank the gods for a safety. He is also surprised how much the geek seemed to like it. At first he was nervous, like a blushing virgin their first time, but after the first shot he relaxed. He let him take home the target paper, the one he managed to get right in the head. He also gifted him one of his guns, Betty, on the condition that he keeps it at Casey's apartment.

He makes Chuck go home when they get back, much to the geeks protest. He expects to see Carina at some point so he wants the geek home. Just in case. Though he wants nothing more than to drag him to his bedroom, tease until he begs. Unfortunately that doesn't happen, so he keeps himself busy with watching tv, and the camera in Chuck's bedroom.

All his warnings about the DEA agent watching them fall to deaf ears, apparently. Chuck shows up at his door around 11, just as Casey's starting to fall asleep. He has a wounded puppy kicked out of the house for the night vibe, so Casey lets him in. He should refuse him, but he's finding that harder to do with each day.

He likes that his sheets have Chuck's scent embedded in them, likes the feel of his warm body next to him through the night. Loves being able to wake up to the sight of him, it's crazy but he's unable to stop it. He really shouldn't feel this way after a week, he's getting soft. Granted he's known the asset for well over a month now, but still.

He's kissing down Chuck's body when the geek's phone rings. He goes to reach for it, but Casey stops him. He nips the skin above Chuck's boxers, hands still gripping the thin wrists tightly.

"Ignore it." Casey says before pulling down the geek's boxers with his teeth. Chuck arches his hips to help him pull them down. He leaves them at the assets knees. The phone rings again as he's kissing a slim thigh. Chuck moves his wrists but Casey holds him firm.

"It could be important." Chuck lets out another delightful gasp when he nips the skin of his inner thigh.

"Then answer it." He replies, letting go of Chuck's wrist to reach into his nightstand.

Chuck reaches up to his phone and sees a number he doesn't recognize. He's on call tonight so he really should answer it. Casey's making the choice difficult, giving sly grin as he flips open the lube.

"I'm on call, sorry." Chuck says before he answers with a Hello. Casey is stripping off his t shirt, revealing the god like chest Chuck's come to love.

"Is this the 24 Nerd Herd service, I'm having a computer emergency?" The voice is female and sounds sort of familiar but, he can't place it.

"I, uh." Chuck starts, but Casey is removing his boxers now. "Yes." Chuck has to clear his throat to continue. "I'm Chuck the on call nerd herder." He stutters a little because the agent is crawling up the bed, pausing to strip Chuck of his boxers.

"Great, I'm staying at the Paris Hotel, room 903. Please hurry, I need to do a conference call in an hour." She says before hanging up. Casey is now kissing his inner thigh, his interest rubs against the stubbled cheek.

"I need to go, have an emergency call." Chuck gasps just a little when fingers traces his entrance. He spreads his legs a little wider, even though he knows he should be going.

"You can." He says as he pushes just the tip of a finger into that tight heat. "After I'm done with you." Casey continues before moving in to kiss Chuck. The asset returns the kiss, opening his mouth to him. He swirls his tongue against the younger mans, then pulls away when he hears the near silent whimper.

Casey decides to kiss Chuck's neck as he pushes a finger in deep, circling. He smiles when Chuck bucks and moans when he presses against that spot. He bites down on the slim neck, then soothes it with gentle kisses. It brings out more of those whimpers Casey loves so he adds a second finger.

Casey puts those long legs over his shoulders, opening Chuck up more. He leaves it at two fingers, but picks up the pace. Casey loves what fingering does to Chuck. He turns into a babbling mess, cheeks flush, fingers scratching at the sheets. Casey can almost get off on that alone, the way he thrusts back against him, the way his begs for it. Fuck, he may just be the best lover he's had so far.

Chuck's moaning his name, mumbling pleads when he's thrusting three fingers into him. Casey reaches down to stroke him. He feels Chuck tense when he brushes the spot again and he knows the asset will release any second. He pushes against it again and grips the base of Chuck's erection, keeping him from releasing. Chuck closes his eyes and bites his lip but doesn't protest. Chuck whines when he removes the fingers, opening his eyes to look at him.

Casey enters him slowly, wanting to enjoy the sensation of the asset stretching around him. He keeps his thrusts slow until Chuck scratches his scalp with blunt nails, fingers trying to grip the short hairs. Something about the feel of nails on his skin is incredibly arousing. Chuck's trying to bite back moans as he moves inside him hard and fast.

He angles his thrusts and Chuck cries out, fingers now scraping down his chest. He watches Chuck as he moves inside him, bringing a hand up to caress his face. The kids cheeks are flush, lips red from him biting them and his skin is cover in a light sheen. He's beautiful like this, his thin, but long, cock leaking, muscles of his firm stomach tensing.

"Chuck." Casey grunts out, he doesn't normally say anything during sex. Chuck seems to like it, opening his eyes to watch him, nails digging into his arm as he bites back a moan. Casey swears before leaning in for a brief, but passionate kiss. He strokes Chuck in time to the movements knowing they're both close.

"Oh god, John." Chuck moans out when he releases, Casey not far behind. He rolls off to the side of Chuck, catching his breath. The asset reaches a hand out to his, holding on to it before turning on his side. Chuck's just looking at him, smile on his face as he runs a slim hand over Casey's chest.

"What?" Casey asks when Chuck continues to watch him. The kid has that soft, star struck look on his face. Chuck better not be falling for him already.

"Nothing, you're just amazing." He replies before laying on his back. "I really don't want to go on that call." He whines followed by a sigh.

"Then don't." Casey knows the geek will go anyway, part of his job. The kid could slack off if he wanted to, they'd never fire him, but he still has pride in his work. Even if it is just the Buy More. Chuck rolls off the bed with a groan and gathers his clothes off the floor.

"I have to. Can I come back when I'm done?" Chuck asks as he starts to dress. Casey is lying on his back, hand rested under his head and looking completely relaxed. Chuck loves that body, and he's afraid to say it but he thinks he may be in love with Casey. He always is one to fall head over heal quickly.

"Sure, there's a spare key hanging up near the door. It's yours." Casey says as he gets up to clean up. He gives Chuck a quick kiss before heading into the bathroom. Chuck's heart swells a little by the gesture of him getting his own key. That's usually a good step for a relationship, even if this one is a little different.

Chuck's more than a little surprised when the call turns out to be Carina. His heart hammers a little and he's really glad he decided to take a quick shower before heading over. He's still paranoid that she can smell the agent all over him. He wishes he took the time to cover up the love bites he has, luckily his collar covers most of them.

"Hey Chuck." Carina greets, wearing a slinky robe that's barely staying closed. "Use your feet" She continues when he just stands there, staring. She turns and walks over to the table, leaving the door open for him. He closes the door behind him and stands there awkwardly, briefcase hugged against his chest. He gets even more nervous when she pops open champagne.

"Where's, uh, where's your computer?" He asks when she pours two glasses.

"I don't have one. I lied to get you over here." She's smiling at him.

"Why would you do that?" He really should have brought Casey with him. He'd feel a lot safer.

"I've been talking to Sarah and I want to know what it is about you that has her and Casey so." She pauses to hand him the glass. He takes it with a shaky hand. "Captivated." He tries to hand the glass of champagne back to her, but she pushes him to the bed behind him. Luckily he keeps the glass from spilling.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Casey hates me." Chuck comments, and she just smiles and opens her robe. She's wearing red underwear and if he hadn't just got laid he would probably be taking an interest. The woman is gorgeous, tan skin, firm muscle and just the right amount of curve. She's a little too thin for his tastes, she's also lacking the parts he's been craving lately. He's been noticing, since sleeping with the male agent, females don't look nearly as appealing as they used to. He still thinks it's somehow the intersects fault.

"Do you like what you see?" She asks him.

"I should call Casey. He should really be here." He's stammering a little.

"Are you looking for a three way Chuck?" She asks as she drops the rest of her robe. She crawls on to the bed to sit behind him. "I don't think that will work, I know the agent doesn't share his lovers." She says as she traces a finger over his collar.

"I don't know what you're talking about." He replies, though he knows his red stained face is giving him away. He really sucks at lying.

"I see the marks, Chuck, you can't lie to me. I know how passionate of a lover he is. I've also seen the way you look at him." Her fingers are caressing the little marks that Casey left behind. He really has to stop letting John do that, but it feels so good.

"He put them there for a cover. I'm not gay." He retorts, though he knows he's not really helping the situation.

"You don't have to be to fall for Major John Casey. He's an exceptional lover isn't he?" She says into his ear. He jumps from the bed, almost spilling the bubbling liquid all over him. He quickly sets the dainty glass on the nightstand.

"I should really be going, work early tomorrow and all." He nearly trips over his briefcase before he picks it up.

"Tell Johnny I say Hi for me, will you Chuck?" She's smirking as she sips her champagne.

He doesn't go back to Casey's pace, though he really wants to. With his luck the vixen followed him home, so he sleeps in his cold, empty, bed.

Casey shows up at his door in the morning, already dressed for his shift at the Buy More. He also comes with another breakfast wrap, which is on a plate this time. He wonders, briefly, if the other one he made as well. He can cook very well so he wouldn't be surprised.

"Carina knows." He spits out quickly. "That call last night, was her. I think she was trying to seduce me." Casey lets out an angry growl at that.

"That fucking bitch." Casey's furious he can feel the anger all but pouring off him. He didn't sleep at all last night, kept having dreams that the government stuck him in a bunker and Casey reassigned to a third world country.

"I'm sorry, I denied it but she suspects anyway." Chuck shies away from Casey just a little, it's a natural reaction. He knows the agent won't hurt him, but he's afraid he's disappointed him somehow.

"I'm not angry with you Chuck." Casey comes into the apartment, closing the door behind him. "She suspected the first moment she met you, she has no proof." He says after he's moved in closer, keeping his voice quiet.

"Did she kiss you?"

"No, just stood there in her underwear, I left as quickly as I could."

"Good. Be careful with the mission today, don't trust her. She's brash, aggressive and will turn on anyone for her own personal gain."

"Right, don't trust Carina, got it." Chuck responds.

"We'll be attending the party as guests where we will locate the diamond. Peyman Alahi's connection to opium cartels is in the Intersect which could help with the mission." Casey says as he takes a step back. He's standing tall, firm, with his hands behind his back. Chuck likes to call it agent mode, in his head. He likes the dominance that rolls of him when he's like this, he would really love to see him in full military uniform. He must have one, he is a Major after all.

"So you want me to steal the diamond?" Chuck asks with wide eyes. When he finally gets his mind out of the gutter and recalls what Casey just said to him.

"No, just locate it. Another team will come in to extract it." Casey adds and he sees Chuck visible relax. He just hopes Carina doesn't find a way to muck it all up.

Casey can't get out of the Buy More soon enough. He has all the patience in the world when it comes to lining up your shot and waiting for that perfect moment. Retail on the other hand… How many annoying questions can one person really ask? Unfortunately he knows it's unlimited. This part of his cover really sucks, but as least there's perks. Casey knows it's only a matter of time before it's all over, either by the new intersect booting up or the government discovering he's not just fucking Chuck, he's falling for him. Hard. He didn't even think it was possible to feel those types of emotions, not since his wife.

He's glad when he gets to leave at noon for the mission. Casey tells the boss that he received a call that his Mother is in the hospital and Chuck needs to drive him there. Honestly, they both could have walked out and Big Mike probably wouldn't notice. This place really is a shit show.

Once at the Compound Carina guides Chuck away from him, which he can't really do much about without causing a scene. He takes the opportunity to case the place, taking mental note of guards, camera, pin pad and anything that looked off. When he comes back up he sees Carina and Chuck walking along the pool, and they're standing way too close. And the suit she picked out for him looks a little ridiculous, too baggy.

He decides to get a drink for himself and Chuck, all the while keeping his eyes on them. He hears her laugh, that stupid flirty laugh that she finds charming, and touches Chuck's arm. He has to stop himself from shattering the glass in his hands. When Carina gets closer to him, hand gripping his collar delicately, he hears a faint crack and the cup give way in his hand. Damn it. Luckily he only broke the one, which he sets down on a random table and walks away from it.

Once he can tell their almost done talking he walks over to Carina. Chuck gives him a nervous look as he walks away to look casual. Which is not one of his strong suits. The geek stick out just a little no matter where he goes. Just makes it easier for Casey to find him.

"There are two armed guards at the southern egress and near the garage exit are three more. Also, stay the hell away from Chuck. He doesn't need that kind of a distraction, plus I don't want him to catch anything." Casey growls out, looking her over with a sneer.

"Sounds like someone's jealous." She says to Casey's back as he moves in closer to the asset. He chooses to ignore he comment, saying anything will just make it worse.

"Um, I counted six SVB-54 explosion -protected security camera that have infrared surveillance." Chuck says when the walk together. Casey notices that Chuck is standing as far away as possible and he looks tense.

"Let me guess, you didn't even have to flash know that." Casey replies and Chuck gives him a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. "What's wrong?" Casey asks and Chuck gets a nervous look before he shakes his head.

"Nothing, just..." He stops talking when Carina joins them. Casey looks the kid over, sees he's making a point to look at the ground and not the two agents. He decides to bring it up later, right now they have a mission.

The three of them walk together to where they think the diamond may be. Casey points out the thermal imaging cameras as the walk to the door. Carina makes quick work with the lock and they're in.

Carina uses a device when they find a door with a key pad.

"That is awesome." Chuck comments when she opens the door quickly and smoothly. The door lead to a room filled with various artifact and things of value. In the very middle is the diamond.

"Alright, we found it. Let's get a move on." Casey says as he gets an uneasy feeling.

"No, we should do this now." Carina's moving in closer and so is Chuck. The geek almost seems mesmerized. Casey swears under his breath when he hears the familiar sounds of guns cocking. They turn the host standing there with two guards.

"You like my diamond?" The hairy man asks.

"Oh yeah, it's really pretty." Carina comments and Casey is wondering if they'll be able to talk their way out of it. He has a few knives and darts on him, he could take them out if it comes down to it.

"You're not supposed to be here." Peyman has a suspicious look to him.

"Oh, I'm really sorry but the door was unlock." Carina has that valley girl twist to her voice and he really doesn't think it will. "Who are you?" She asks.

"Pretty girls call me Peyman."

"Hey Peyman, I'm Carina. These are my brothers Chuckie and Johnny." Carina greets. The guy seems a little more relaxed but the men are still have their guns on them.

"Brothers." The host says with a smile. He signals his men that all is well. "This is good news for me." He says wrapping an arm around her. Casey and Chuck stay quiet as the Sasquatch and Carina flirt with each other.

"What if someone tries to steal it?" Carina asks with a giggle. Casey is surprised by the bluntness of the question. He shouldn't be, but he still is.

"It's impossible to steal." He pauses looking at Chuck and Casey. "If touched the vault seals itself off, then gas will fill the room and after that, my security team would eliminate them." Peyman is looking at Chuck and gas as he talks, arm still wrapped around Carina.

"Ooh." Carina giggles, putting a hand on the hairy chest. Chuck mentally cringes for her.

"But I'm more of a lover than a fighter." Peyman says before pinching Carina on the ass.

"Hey, I saw some really nice paintings outside. Can I have a look?" She asks. She gives Chuck a part glare, part command look as the wooly-mammoth leads her out of the room.

Chuck has a feeling the glare is a signal for him to follow out the mission she gave him. While they were talking near the pool she told Chuck that he has to get the diamond, in exchange she'll give him some photos she has of him and Casey together. Apparently she had them watched the night she called and the guy took pictures of the whole thing. He's been trying to find a way to tell Casey but he can't.

Once they're out of the room Chuck takes a good look at the platform the diamond is on. He flashes, seeing images of coffins and electricity.

"So, the guy with the fur sweater failed to mention something else with the diamond. There's over 20,000 volts of electricity that protect the stone."

"Do you see anything to help with the mission to extract it?" Casey asks as he watches the doorway.

"I think it can be extracted if you hit it with canned air." Chuck says. He hears a giggle from Carina though he can barely make out what they're saying.

"Alright, let's get out of here." Casey grabs Chuck's arm as he starts to lead him out of the room.

"Wait, why don't we just get it now? I mean it's here and all." Chuck slips away from the agent and looks around the room for something he can use.

"What aren't you telling me?" The agent is giving him a firm look, eyes studying him, looking for the answers.

"Nothing I just think it's a good opportunity." Chuck moves to grab the extinguisher but Casey's hand stops him.

"Chuck, you've been acting tense since Carina talked to you." He goes to bring a hand up to Chuck's cheek but the asset moves away from it, brown eyes watching the door.

"We don't have time for this, can we talk later?" Chuck asks and he really hopes Casey will just drop it. The agent watches him for a moment, concern grazing his features.

"Yeah, after we get out of here." He grabs Chuck's and leads him out of the room. Chuck tries to protest, but Casey doesn't listen. They see Carina still flirting with the furry guy when they exit the room.

"I think they just tried to steal something." She's says to the wookie when she sees Chuck and Casey. He whips around to look at them and she takes her chance to run into the room. They hear the sound of something crashing just as the guy calls out for his guards. By the time they get to them Carina is running out of the room that's now filling with gas, small pouch grasped in her hands.

The team runs, disarming and defending as they come across guards. Casey makes the call to Sarah to get the vehicle to the beach, since it's the safest way out of the compound.

Once on the beach Carina runs pass them, pushing a button on her watch. He hears Casey swears when a jet ski comes out of the water. He wasn't able to bring a gun in, but he does have a knife. Just before she gets to the water craft he throws the knife. Unfortunately, he only managed to graze her shoulder.

Two guards with guns come down the beach just as Sarah pulls up. Casey stays close to Chuck, keeps himself in the range of gun fire. Sarah provides the cover fire they need to get inside the vehicle.

"What happened?" Sarah asks when they're pulling away.

"The damn bitch stole the diamond. I threw a knife, but only nicked her. Son of a bitch." He growls out before punching the passenger seat in front of him.

"So what's she going to do with it, sell it?" Chuck asks from the backseat with Casey.

"She'll give it to her bosses, use it to move up in rank." Casey tells him. Just then Sarah's phone rings.

"You left us to die back there!" They hear her yell and she's gripping the steering wheel tightly with one hand, other white knuckled on the phone.

"Carina, you're burning a bridge," She starts and Casey is pulling out his phone. "and the CIA will have your ass for this." She continues.

"You drop Chuck off, I'll get the diamond." Casey says when Sarah hangs up the phone. Her eyes look up in the mirror at the agent.

"What?" She glares at him through the mirror.

"A little DEA magic, I put a trace on her phone." He says with a smirk. "Wherever she goes, I go."

"You have to let me go with you." Sarah pleas.

"Same here, we're a team after all." Chuck adds and Casey rolls his eyes with a grunt. Casey knows he'll never hear the end of it if he goes alone.

"Alright, I'll take the stairs, Sarah go for the elevate and Chuck, stay in the car." Chuck gives him a pout when he give them orders. A pout should not be arousing, not like that. Casey wants to nibble his lip before claiming him with a kiss.

They track her to her hotel in LA and he's glad they make it in time. Sarah makes contact with her first, just as Carina's heading for the elevator. Casey comes from the stairwell, gun aimed and ready. Sarah doesn't have her gun out but he knows her knives are at close reach.

"Where's the diamond, Carina." Sarah asks. He can see that the DEA agent is nervous, but she's still standing proud.

"I need this Sarah, you know that."

"You risked you're team stealing that diamond, I can't let you walk away after that." Sarah states and walks slowly toward her. Carina turns slightly and sees Casey standing there, gun pointed straight at her.

"Give me the diamond." Sarah commands, hand held out as she steps within range. When she doesn't make a move Casey cocks the gun. She holds out her hands and slowly reaches into her pocket. She pulls out a small leather pouch and throws it at Sarah.

They decide to let her go, seeing as they got the diamond with no bloodshed. Carina is still more than a little angry about the whole thing and Casey wouldn't be surprised if they see her again sooner than later. The diamond ends up being more than they expected and by extracting it when they did they stopped the sale of missiles to terrorist. So it turned out that Carina's brash thinking actually won out this time.

Once the briefing is over and Sarah leaves Casey finally gets to ask what was bothering Chuck. He still seems a little tense, but less so than before. He tries to ignore the question and starts talking about a new video game coming out. Once Casey gives him the play time is over look he finally stops babbling.

"Carina said she had proof that we we're more than a cover." Chuck's not looking him in the eyes.

"She didn't say anything to me so she was probably bluffing." At least Casey hopes she was. He's pretty sure the DEA agent would have mentioned it when they had her pinned down. It doesn't mean she won't come sniffing around again when she wants something.

"I figured, but still. It got me thinking, this thing we have is it worth it to you?" Chuck asks as he starts pacing, before he can answer the asset continues. "If she had it figured out how long before Sarah knows, or the General. I have no idea what would happen, but I can guess it won't be good... I mean am I even worth that? Is this?" Chuck starts to ramble more, but Casey stops him with a kiss. Chuck leans in to it with a little moan before Casey pulls away.

"We'll worry about that when the time comes." Casey's thumb caresses Chuck's jaw, which has just a hint of stubble.

"But what if-" Casey cuts him off with another quick kiss. Quite the effective way to keep his asset quiet.

"Chuck, you're worth the risk." He says to him and it earns him a goofy grin from Chuck. His asset will probably be the death of him, but for now he's going to enjoy the time they have.