Chapter 14

Thanks once again for all the great reviews. As always, I don't own anything, wish I did. One additional note, any and all suspects portrayed in this story are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Just because that's not always said, it is implied. This is an ongoing case and event. There were many victims affected by that fateful day, most still suffering in one way or another. I tell this story from what I saw and heard through news coverage and how I felt. It is told with the utmost respect for all of those whose lives were changed forever on 4/15/13.

Jack picked up his sandwich, letting the melted cheese ooze from the center. He took a bigger bite than he'd intended, and the stringy cheese fell down onto his bottom lip, burning him.

"Ouch!" He exclaimed. Sue quickly reached over and wiped the stray piece of cheese from his lip and chin.

"You OK?" She asked, rubbing her thumb on his chin.

"Hmmm." He hummed. "I will be. It's amazing that something so small can hurt so stinking bad." Jack said, trying to laugh it off. Sue's hand lingered on Jack's cheek as her thumb lightly washed across his lip. Sue bit her bottom lip, uncomfortably aware of the tension she was creating by the simple touch.

Jack put the piece of sandwich he was still holding on the counter, taking a baby step toward in Sue's direction.

"Thanks." He said, his voice breaking. His hands reached for her face, his finger tracing a path from her cheek to her jaw. He leaned toward her, leaving the most minimal amount of space between them.

Sue could feel her cheeks begin to fill with color and heat. She didn't dare pull her eyes away from his. She longed for him to touch her, to hold her, to finally pull her to him and crush his lips against hers.

Jack crept closer, slowly easing his way toward Sue. He smiled, and stopped. He stared into Sue's eyes, making sure they wanted the same thing.

"You know I love Levi, but if he jumps us right now I will never forgive him." Jack said. Both chuckled, breaking some of the tension between them. Jack's watch beeped. He smiled, pulling back a bit and looked down at the time.

"You turning into a pumpkin?" Sue asked teasingly.

"No." He smiled. "It's Saturday." He simply said. Sue didn't understand what he was getting at, and pushed her brows together in confusion.

"So?" She asked.

"It's official. You and Tara are officially off our team as of today." Jack said.

"Today? Are you sure?" She asked.

"Oh, trust me, I'm sure." He said as a smile graced his face from ear to ear. Jack once again closed the space between them, this time quicker, more sure of himself. Sue swallowed hard, her breath caught in her throat.

Jack was deliberate with his movements, slow and precise. He licked his lips creeping closer to her. Sue absent mindedly did the same. Finally, what they'd both hoped for, for so long, happened. Their lips brushed against one another's. They lightly grazed across each other's lips, barely touching, but sparking a deep seeded desire they held for one another.

Jack put his hands on her hips, pulling her closer to him, holding her soft supple body against his. Sue allowed her eyes to close, breathing in his essence. His scent was one of ocean breeze from his shampoo, a hint of musk from his after shave, and just a hint of grilled cheese. Jack played on Sue's lips, gently pulling her in. She gasped softly as the kiss intensified. Jack lips moved softly, but needy upon hers. His lips parted enough for him to be able to gently draw her into his more. Jack slipped his tongue along her lips, begging to further the caress. She hesitantly granted him entrance, cautiously allowing him to explore her mouth. Their tongues found each other and got acquainted, becoming entwined. Jack's hands began to pull her closer to him. His need for her beginning to show. Jack's hands traveled from the small of her back up Sue's arms, letting his hands grip her arm, encouraging them to go around his neck. Sue smiled as she accommodated his request. As her hands wrapped around his neck, her hands wandered through his thick, black silky locks. Jack wrapped his arms around her back again, his hands running the length of her back. The passion increased between the couple causing Jack to moan as his lips devoured Sue's. Jack's hands moved to her shoulders, his fingers finding their way into her golden locks. Sue could feel her head swimming in the desire, her need for air finally out weighing her need for Jack. Sue began to slow the kiss, her hands resting on his cheeks, her fingers exploring his facial features. Jack reluctantly pulled back from the wanton exchange. He allowed the passion to fade slowly, not releasing her from his embrace, continuing his assault by placing light caresses on her lips, following a trail to her cheek, jaw and finally nestling into her neck. Jack rested his forehead on Sue's, a smile graced his lips, as did Sue's. Chests were heaving from spent passion that came from just one kiss. Sue sighed with contentment as her fingers caressed his chin, cheek, lingering on his dimple, then to his ear.

"Now… I need to get out of here." Jack whispered.

"I know." Sue agreed.

"Do you want to do something tomorrow?" Jack asked.

"No." Sue answered.

"No?" Jack asked, shocked.

"We have work, remember. Just because they caught him tonight, doesn't mean our work is done. We'll do something after this is done." Sue said, placing a gentle kiss upon his lips. She walked him to the door and kissed him once more, lightly, softly. He entwined his fingers with hers, letting them linger until their tips were all that was left in contact.

Jack took a step beyond the door, and Sue closed it behind him. He waited until he heard the lock turn and secure the door. He smiled shaking his head as he walked away.

Sue leaned against the door, taking a deep breath and smiling wide. She let her eyes close allowing the memory of his lips on her linger for one more precious minute. As she opened her eyes, breaking the spell of romance, she was greeted with a precarious smile and arched eyes brow from Tara.

"Well, I certainly am glad I wanted a glass of milk." Tara said smiling as she walked toward the refrigerator pouring herself a tall glass. She held up the gallon to Sue, offering. Sue shook her head yes. As Tara poured, her smiled widened across her face.

"So… what did you see?" Sue asked, her cheeks staining with a dark shade of crimson.

"Oh, not much." Tara answered. "I didn't see anything before Jack's lips first touched yours." Tara teased.

"Oh." Was all Sue could manage.

Tara handed Sue her glass then sat on the couch, folding her legs beneath her, drinking her milk.

"You look happy." Tara commented, teasing.

"I am." Sue admitted.

"So? I saw one incredible kiss between you two." Tara began. "Please tell me that was the start of something with Jack." She asked.

"Honestly, I don't know." Sue began. Tara looked at her surprised.

"Is that something you want?" Tara asked.

"Yeah" She answered slowly. The smile widened on her lips. "Oh Tara… I want this with Jack more than I think I've ever wanted anything else." Sue gushed.

"Jack feel that way?" She asked.

"Seemed that way." Sue said slyly suggesting more.

"That was certainly some kiss…" Tara teased, arching an eyebrow once more. Both women began to giggle like school girls.

"Oh yeah!" Sue agreed. "That was the most intense, most incredible, sexiest kisses I've ever had." Sue admitted.

"When are you two going to go out, on a real date? Are you planning on telling people?" Tara asked.

"Telling people what?" Sue asked.

"That you're dating." Tara answered.

"I don't know that we are." She admitted.

"That was a hell of a kiss for you two to not be dating." Tara exclaimed.

"I know…" Sue smiled. "He tried asking me out, but I told him we need to work first…" Sue said, biting her lip.

"How exactly did the kiss happen anyway?" She asked.

"Uhh… I made him a grilled cheese, we were talking… His watch beeped, and he said it was Saturday, and, well, you know the rest." Sue answered.

"Hmmm, yeah…" Tara teased.

"Lucy's going to freak when she hears about tonight." Sue said, knowing her best friend.

"Oh, I'm sure she is…" Tara said, as if knowing something.

"What does that mean?" Sue asked. "Tara? What did you do?" her face becoming sober.

"Nothing… really." Tara suggested. Sue looked at her, her look demanding an answer. "I might have sent a picture to a certain best friends phone…" Tara teased.

"Oh, you didn't!" Sue exclaimed. Tara pulled her legs closer to her, hugging them, as if to protect herself, laughing, nodding her head. "And my phone hasn't rung yet?" Sue asked.

"Maybe she has a date, and didn't get the message yet." Tara suggested. At that moment, Levi pawed at Sue's lap, then putting his nose on her Black Berry sitting on the table. Sue glared in Tara's direction. She looked at the screen of her phone to see her best friend's face. She held up the phone showing Tara it was Lucy.

"Hi Luce! What's up?" She asked. She watched the screen for her response. The only thing that came across the screen was "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" Sue laughed.

"Wow, did you have a good night?" Sue asked, tormenting her more.

" S! N O W!" were the only two words that came across Sue's screen.