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A/N: So Chapter 11...I decided I needed my own BURZEK fix in this chapter and I hope it'll scratch your itch as well.
Adam was the first one to wake up the next morning. He ran his hands on his face while Kim was curled up next to him. The last time he had been on the beat was during the bombing at the festival where Toma had taken his life and he and Kim hadn't been close to anything more than friends. He quietly got out of bed and headed directly to the shower. He knew that he would need some more clothes so he'd have to stop by his place at the end of shift to grab some.
"I woke up and you were gone." Adam looked up when he walked into his room, Kim sitting on the bed.
"I needed to get ready, I can't be late or else Platt will kill me."
"Well if you stand like this still dripping wet I might not be able to help myself." She was looking him up and down.
"Down darling." He chuckled, walking farther in and grabbed his pants, slipping them over his briefs. "I'm going to take my car today, gotta stop by my place after shift." He said over his shoulder as he slipped a shirt over his head.
"Are you spending the night over there?" She knew that there was no real reason for him to not go back to his place now.
"Not unless you want me to." He sat on the bed next to her and took her hand in his.
"Would I totally be selfish if I said that I don't ever want to wake up without being wrapped in your arms?" She looked down at their joined hands.
"Than we can be selfish together." He took her and make her straddle him. He pushed some hair back behind her shoulder. "I like having you tucked in there too." Neither one wanted to say the words move in but Adam cupped her cheek and gave her a slow, languid kiss. When they pulled away for air, Adam kept his hand to her cheek and she leaned into it.
"You have to get going." She pulled away from him painfully and stood. "I really don't want you on Platt's bad side." She smiled, knowing how much Trudy would bust his balls if he was even one minute late.
"Dinner tonight?" He took his hand in his again, the urge to touch her too strong to ignore.
"Absolutely." She smiled at him, leaned down for a quick kiss and disappeared out of his room to get changed herself. He slipped on a long sleeve shirt and grabbed his bag before making it out the door with one last kiss on his way out.
He quickly parked in his spot and jogged up the steps and into the locker room to change out in his blues, not even acknowledging Platt. When He stepped out, Antonio was already waiting for him in front of Platt's desk. It was strange to see Antonio in his blues being that he had been up in Intelligence since it's inception.
"Where do you need us sarge?" Adam asked as he took the radio that she was giving him. After she gave them their assignment and the keys to a patrol car, they were on their way out.
"You want to drive?" Antonio offered him.
"Yeah." He caught the keys Antonio threw his way and they were gone. Minutes past and it was complete silence in the car and Adam wasn't in a hurry to fill it. He was able to think about the last few days with Kim and that was more than enough for him until they got a call.
"So you and Burgess huh?" Adam couldn't help the smile that formed on his lips as he kept his eyes trained on the road.
"Yeah! Death puts a lot in perspective man." He finally glanced at Antonio who nodded. He couldn't even fathom what Adam was going through but if he found his way back to Kim and a healed heart, he was all for it. "But we're taking it slow this time. I'm not looking to make the same mistakes as before."
"Relationships take hard work Adam but I have no doubt the two of you can make it work. I certainly wished I did." Antonio had a lot of regrets where his failed relationships were concerned and if he could prevent Adam from going down that road, he was more than willing to share some advice with him.
The rest of the morning was rather uneventful and eventually they stopped for lunch. Adam offered to make the run for subs and while he waited, his phone dinged. How is the unbreathable polyester treating you? It was accompanied by a laughing emoji and it make him smirk. It's killing me. Still on for dinner tonight? He returned the text and waited for the affirmative text to go along with it before he pocketed his phone and grabbed their order, returning to the patrol car.
"Hot date tonight Ruzek?" Antonio had seen the smile on Adam's lips as he left the restaurant.
"Something like that." He smirked until his radio came to life, calling them to a corner store robbery. Adam stopped the car and stepped out as quietly as possible, unholstering his gun and following Antonio's lead. They managed to go around the back, the back door slightly ajar. Antonio was in first, Adam closely behind. They didn't know what they would find but they quickly realized that everything was going on in the front. Adam made eye contact with the owner, pressing a finger to his lips to keep them quiet. From what he could see, one of them was emptying the register while the second was holding a gun aimed at the people in the restaurant. It was only when the one holding the gun moved slightly to the right that Adam made his move.
"CPD, drop your gun." Adam had his gun to the man's head. "SLOWLY!" The guy lowered the gun slowly and put it on the floor before Adam forced him face down on the ground, re-holstering his gun and cuffing the man, Antonio already done with the other offender. Once they were shoved into the cruiser, Adam returned inside to make sure everyone was ok.
"Thank you so much officer, they have been hitting this place up for the past year." The owner shook his hand.
"I'm glad we could help. Is anyone hurt?" While Adam made sure that everyone was ok and took statements, Antonio was calling it in.
"So, how does it feel being back?" Antonio clapped his shoulder when they were on their way back to 21st?
"It feels damn good." He smiled as he parked in front of the district. The got up and took the two offenders inside. He walked past Kim and Intelligence as they were on their way out.
"First bust of the day?" Kim asked as she turned around, walking backwards.
"Yeah." He winked at her and the two of them brought the offenders into lock up before having to fill in the paperwork.
He and Antonio got a few more calls during the rest of the day and with each one he felt his energy return and his excitement for his evening with Kim grow. Intelligence returned at the same time as he returned his radio to Platt.
"You all wrapped up? Do I wait up for you?"
"Almost and don't. I'll get Atwater to bring me back.." She quickly pecked his lips and bounced up the steps to join the rest of the team. Adam changed out of his blues and into his street clothes before he and Antonio split up, Antonio going back upstairs and Adam heading out. He wanted to stop by the store to get what he needed for their evening and headed back to Kim's place. He made sure to light a couple of candles that he found in the kitchen, the aroma of apple and spice filling her kitchen. He placed the flat bread pizza's on the counter and proceeded in filling them with all her favourite toppings and slipped them in the oven. When he got her text saying she was five minutes out, he poured her a glass of red wine and grabbed a beer for himself while he waited for her to return.
Kim was more than happy to ride shotgun next to Kevin. It had been far too long that they hung out together and they had promised to do something soon. He stopped his truck in front of her apartment complex and turned to face her.
"So you and Ruzek, that serious?"
"Serious enough." She smiled at the thought of Adam waiting for her upstairs. "We're taking it slow Kev. We're in no rush but it feels good."
"Are you sure about all this?" Ruzek was his best friend but Kim was like a sister to him and while he was happy to see the two back in each other's orbit, the last thing he wanted was for history to repeat itself and for her to get her heart broken.
"Thanks for looking out for me Kev but I think we'll be ok this time." She smiled, her heart thumping loudly in her chest.
"But if he hurts you I wear I'll kill him." The corner of his lips were raised but the look in his eyes told her e was serious.
"Than I promise to leet you at him first, deal?" She chuckled, loving getting his protective side going.
"Deal. Night Burgess." He pulled her in for a hug over the middle and released her so she could enjoy the rest of her evening.
"Night Kev." He waited for her to be safely inside before heading back to his own place.
She walked into her place and her senses were suddenly invaded by the scent of apples and pizza. She smiled as she dropped her bag next to the couch and she followed her senses into the kitchen. She found Adam leaning against the island, his back to her and sipping a beer.
"Smells great in here." He turned at the sound of her voice and smiled that smile that was just for her.
"I thought we could enjoy that dinner just the two of us." He handed her the glass of wine as he pulled away from the kiss they were sharing.
"I like that idea even better." She took a sip of her glass and set it down on the island. "I'll go change."
"Pizza's should be ready by the time you're done darling." She closed her eyes and smiled.
"I missed you calling me that." She kissed him again.
"Good thing I get to do it again then." He took her cheeks in his hands and kissed her soundly. "Now go on, i'll finish getting the food ready." She nodded and he released his hold on her. She disappeared into her room and she slipped out of her clothes and into a pair of yoga pants with an over the shoulder sweater, sweeping her hair in a top bun. She washed her face of any trace of make-up and joined Adam in the living room where he was waiting for her on the couch with the food and wine. "God you're beautiful." A blush crept on her cheeks as she plopped down, her legs stretched on his lap, his own on the coffee table. They eased into the rest of their evening with small talk and about them. Once they were done eating, Adam took care of their empty dishes and filled her glass with some more wine, taking one for himself too. He rubbed her calves as he listened to her talk. If he was honest with himself though, his eyes rested on her lips as she talked and slowly, his heart started thumping louder.
"Darling." It slipped easily off his tongue.
"Hmm?" She looked into his eyes, recognizing what she used to see in his eyes every time he looked at her when they started dating the first time.
"I think we shouldn't talk that much." He took the glass out of her hands and placed them both on the living room table. He extended his hand for her to take and he helped her up to her feet, pulling her flush against him.
"What do you suggest we do now?"
"Let me love you." He brushed his thumb against her lower lip. Her heart was now beating wildly in her chest and all of a sudden, they weren't taking things so slow after all. He lips found her and nothing was rushed. He raised her and allowed her to wrap her legs around his waist as their lips stayed connected. Tonight wasn't about the sex but rather their desire to reconnect, learn about the other one more time. Their clothes were slowly discarded on the ground one by one and Adam lowered her gently against the mattress. They spent the night exploring each other's bodies, old sensations rekindled and new spots found until they finally fell asleep wrapped in each other, happy to be back where they belonged.
A/N: So I hadn't intended this chapter to turn out like this but I'm glas that I went there. I hope you guys like it and please take a few seconds to review before you go, I love reading your thoughts - Sarra