A/N: I'm lame, I suck and I'm probably going to take another two weeks for the next chapter. On happier news I have a beta!!! Jessievamp06 graciously agreed to beta for me, so she gets to read everything before you guys. Be jealous :P. Anyways big thanks and a double chocolate chip cookie to her. Wait, no, a dozen double chocolate chip cookies for her.

Disclaimer: I'm a poor college student, if I owned warehouse 13 I might not be so poor.


Chapter Twelve

Claudia woke disoriented and scared. She was sweating and her arm was throbbing. It was then that Claudia realized what was wrong that she was alone.
"Myka?" Claudia asked the darkness.

Silence, nothing but silence.

What the hell? Claudia thought.

Claudia flipped the light on with her good arm and looked around the room. The plastic chair where Sara had slept was empty, and Myka was nowhere in sight. For the first time Claudia felt truly scared and alone.

Why did Myka leave me?

*****

Myka followed Sara another few feet before stopping and crossing her arms.

"Well, what do you want Sara?" She asked irritably.

"To talk. Come on, the coffee shop is just around the corner." Sara took off at her same fast walk again.

Myka rolled her eyes before following the brunette. Obviously she wasn't going to find out what was up until they got to wherever they were going. After a brief walk they got to a small coffee shop, which had a sign on the door that read "closed". Much to Myka's surprise, Sara pulled out a set of keys and opened the door, noticing the curiosity on Myka's face, Sara explained, "My best friend owns the place."

The two women entered and a voice called out from the back room, "Hey Sar, Karen and I are back here."

Sara just smiled and led the way into the back room. A young brunette girl, fifteen or sixteen years of age, was sitting in front of the TV, while the other older woman, most likely her mother, was in the kitchen making coffee. Sara went up to the blonde woman and gave her a hug, surprisingly to Myka, Sara quickly kissed the back of her neck.
"Mmm Sar." The woman pulled away and turned around.

She gave Sara a hug before turning towards Myka, "I'm Sam. You must be Myka."

"Hi Sam." Myka shook Sam's hand and smiled at the firm grip.

"Well Sar, you going to tell me why you brought this beautiful lady here?"

Myka blushed at the compliment.

"She's dating Claudia." Sara said as if that explained it all.

"Yeah I know that." Sam gave Sara a 'duh' look.

"Well, I'm not going to let her hurt Claudia."

"What's with you and Claudia." Sam said sounding almost jealous.

"Sam." Sara glared at her friend.

"Seriously Sar, she's not Cammi."

Sara's whole face changed at that. She closed her eyes and stumbled back. Myka caught her and Sara seemed glad of the comfort. Myka shot a glare at Sam.

"Look you dragged me here Sara. If you don't tell me what's going on then I'm going back to my girlfriend. My girlfriend whom I really care about and who is injured and in the hospital."

At the thought of Claudia lying in the hospital Myka had to bite her lip to keep from crying.

"Sara, I'm sorry." Sam mutters, "Some day we will need to discuss why our relationship failed, but not today."

Sara gave Sam a slight smile and sat Myka down on the couch. Sam brought three cups of coffee over and set them down on the coffee table.

Sara took a deep breath and began to speak to Myka. Myka just listened, unsure of what to say.

"I know this may seem weird Myka, but I would like to help you. You're relationship with Claudia is young but it has potential. Claudia and I got close fast, if you break her heart I will hunt you down and kill you. I'm a CSI, I know how to hide a body and destroy evidence." Sara said the last two sentences so seriously that Myka believed her.

"I'm not going to break her heart. I couldn't do that."

"Then you need to talk to her. The key to a solid relationship is communication."

"I'll talk to her."

"Be honest." Sam said leaning back.

The three women stayed there for a while, talking and laughing. Basically enjoying each other's company. Myka realized how little Sara talked about herself. But from what she heard, she would be a great friend for Claudia.

*****

Claudia paced the room nervously. Her arm was throbbing and itching under the cast and she felt rejected and lonely.

Myka left me. She left me here alone. Claudia's irrational mind thought.

She cares about you. She'd only leave if she had a good reason.

She wants to keep our relationship secret. I'm just her dirty little secret.

And how will Pete and Artie react to your relationship.

I don't know. Claudia's inner voice faltered.

Claudia sighed and stopped her pacing. She could try to sleep but she wasn't sure if she could alone. Sitting down on the bed she picked up the book that Sara had been reading, New Moon go figure.

*****

An hour later the door opened and Myka slipped in. Claudia looked up from the book. All her insecurities roared to life.

"Hey."

"Hey, you're awake?"

"Yeah, I couldn't sleep with you gone."

"I'm sorry, Sara wanted to talk to me.

"About what."

"Nothing, look Claudia you wanted to talk?"

"Yeah."

"Let's talk."

Myka walked over to the bed and settled down next to Claudia.

"I'm scared. I've never been in a relationship with a woman before. Hell I've never even been in a serious relationship." Myka shook her head slightly.

"Myka." Claudia touched her girlfriends hand, "I'm scared as well. What I feel for you is completely new to me. I love you Myka."

Instantly Claudia turned bright red and stuck her head in her hands. Myka's mouth dropped open and she felt like she couldn't breathe.

Myka calm down.

She loves me!

Breathe. Breathe. Breathe.

What do I say?

Do I love her?

...

Well?

"Claudia."

"Yeah?" Claudia said without raising her head.

Myka reached out and lifted the younger woman's chin up, "I love you too."

Claudia kissed Myka passionately. For long moments they were locked in that position before Claudia smiled into their kiss as their tongues danced. Without thinking she slowly slid her hand up Myka's shirt winning a moan. Myka's shirt was off and Claudia admired her girlfriends toned body. Leaning down she caught the brunette's lips in her own again.


A/N: I know evil me, pulling the equivalent of a fade to black. Muahahahahaha. I do believe though that the next chapter may just continue from right here ;-). Thanks for reading and reviewing!