A/N: Okay, so another long awaited update. The writer's block is getting better. This chapter actually kind of helped push through it a little more. I also just want to say how much I appreciate all the reviews and PM's you readers have left for me throughout the course of this story. They really are what has kept it going. Also just a side note to my fellow writers, I want to appologize for any lack of feedback to your stories on my part. I honestly have not been reading much here, I think with the exception of maybe 2 or 3 stories. So if I normally review and didn't, it's because I haven't read it yet. I have a feeling that once this is completed and the "New Girl" sequel, I will probably go on a bender and just read everything.

That said, this chapter is not much for story movement, but it did help me get back into the writing, so take it for what it is.

***A small warning on this one, it kind of pushes the envelope a little farther than I usually do and I would say the rating on this chapter is boarding close to an M rating. So, if that's not your thing maybe you don't want the read this one. And if it is your thing…well, enjoy!***

Disclaimer: I clearly do not own Chuck so don't try suing me.

Chapter 26

"Why are you sulking?" She asked, scrutinizing him from the passenger seat and finally breaking the uncomfortable silence that had formed between them ever since she had gotten the phone call from Director Johnson, ultimately putting a damper on their Saturday afternoon.

The two had been enjoying their day off together. It started with a late morning jog, followed by a nice hot shower. They grabbed a quick lunch in the city followed by a matinee at the new cinema that just opened last week.

"I'm not sulking Sarah." He replied pulling into a parking space at the café they were headed to.

"Look Chuck." She turned in her seat, placing her hand on his arm. "I don't want to go this week either. I mean talk about bad timing, but I don't have a choice. Spies can't pick and choose their missions. When you get the order to go, you go. When you're a spy, you'll understand."

Sarah was surprised herself when Johnson had called, but orders were orders. Come tomorrow, her and Agent Andrews were scheduled to fly out to Paraguay. Their orders were to infiltrate and bring down an international arms dealer taking up residence there, who was well on his way of becoming a major national threat.

"Sarah, I know it's the job and I get it… It's not that."

"Then what is it?" She asked.

Chuck gave his head a shake and averted her gaze.

She reached out with her hand and brushed it against his cheek. "Chuck?"

He turned to face her again. "I'm sorry. I know I'm acting childish here…It's just…" his words drifted off.

"Tell me." She spoke softly.

"I guess…Maybe I'm a little more nervous about this upcoming week than I let on…It's just… Sarah, you're the only person I can talk to about this and well… now you're not going to be here."

Sarah's heart sunk at his revelation. She slid across her seat towards him. She wrapped her arms around him and pulled him into her. "Chuck, I'm going to be with you whether I'm here or not. I'll always be with you, no matter what."

His arms closed around her and he buried his face in her long blonde locks, taking in her scent.

"What if I can't do this Sarah? What if I can't cut it?"

"You will Chuck, and you can. You can do anything you want to. I've seen you."

She pulled away just enough to look him in the eyes. She caressed his cheek gently with the palm of her hand as she rested her forehead against his. "You're so much stronger than you know." She leaned in and brushed her lips against the corner of his mouth.

"You have a lot of confidence in me." He replied.

"Because I know what you can do, and hopefully you will too one day."

Chuck smiled. "Alright. I'm done feeling sorry for myself."

Sarah gave him a raised eyebrow.

"What? I am. I just want to enjoy the weekend. You know, before the torture starts." He said with a chuckle.

Sarah smiled.

"Come on." He said. "Lets get those coffees, I could use a little pick me up."

The two exited the car. Chuck reached for her hand and they headed into the café.

Sarah was still on her cell phone when Chuck pulled into his apartment complex in Echo Park. He parked the car and the two got out.

"Sabrina, it will be fine….Well if you can fit it in your suitcase…." Sarah spoke into her phone.

The two of them headed towards Chuck's apartment.

"Okay….Look I have to go, we're having dinner with Chuck's family…Okay…I'll see you tomorrow. Bye." Sarah hung up the phone and tucked it back into her pocket.

"Everything okay?" Chuck asked.

"Yeah." Sarah said linking her arm with his. "She's just nervous….It's her first big mission out in the field. She feels like she has a lot riding on this."

"I'm sure she'll be fine." Chuck replied as they entered the courtyard.

"She will." Sarah came to halt as they neared the fountain in the center of the courtyard. "Now, no more talk about work tonight, okay?" She leaned into him.

Chuck smiled. "You got it." He said as they continued up to the door of his apartment.

Ellie excitedly greeted her brother and Sarah as they entered the apartment. She had seen so little of them lately so she was really looking forward to spending time with them tonight.

The four of them opted to stay in and order a pizza. They spent the night catching up over drinks and partaking in board games. Who knew Sarah and Devon were so competitive. Ellie and Chuck smiled as they watched their significant others duke it over a game of Pictionary. Chuck loved seeing Sarah so fired up over something so…normal.

Chuck stood up and began clearing some empty bottles and glasses. "Anyone need a refill?" He asked as he headed for the kitchen.

"I could use another beer." Devon spoke up.

"I'll take a refill since you're offering." Ellie said handing Chuck her empty wine glass.

Sarah quickly moved to help him.

In the kitchen, Chuck stood at the counter with his back to her as he poured his sister another glass of wine. Sarah placed her own empty glass down on the counter beside him and wrapped her arms around his waist. Standing on the tips of her toes she rested her chin on his shoulder. "I'll take a glass of that." She said.

Chuck grabbed her glass and poured the remaining Merlot from the bottle in his hand. He turned to face her handing her the glass. She took it from him and placed it back down on the counter and wrapped her arms around his waist. Sarah leaned in and began nuzzling his neck. Chuck's hands made their way down her hips and caressed her bottom as she pinned him against the counter.

"Mmm…Why don't you stay tonight?" He spoke in hushed tones.

Sarah looked up and their eyes connected. She ran her hands over his chest smoothing out his shirt as she quickly averted his gaze.

"You know I can't…I still have to pack for tomorrow."

Chuck pulled away somewhat discouraged. Sarah tightened her grip on him and pulled him back into her.

"Hey. Come on….Listen, maybe you can come help me pack." she moved in closer to him pressing her body up against his suggestively. "I'm not leaving until almost noon tomorrow, so if I get everything in order tonight, then maybe I can sleep in a little."

This caught his attention. "Yeah?" he asked.

"Mmm hmm." She leaned in and began nuzzling his neck once again.

"Well maybe we should get you back to your place and get this packing done." He suggested. Chuck glanced down at his watch. "It is getting kind of late."

Sarah grabbed his arm and looked at his watch. "It's only 10:15 Chuck."

"So."

Sarah smiled. "We'll leave at 11:00."

Chuck conceded. "Fine…But not a minute later."

With a smile, Sarah reached behind him and grabbed her glass of wine and Ellie's off the counter. She turned and headed back towards the living room. Chuck watched her appreciatively as she walked away. He threw opened the fridge and grabbed a beer for himself and one for Devon and left the kitchen to rejoin everyone in the living room.

"That was fun tonight." Sarah said making her way into her hotel room, Chuck following closely behind her. She flipped the light switch on the wall and Chuck closed the door.

"Yeah it was."

Sarah tossed her keys down on the table by the door and shed herself of her jacket and hung it over the back of the chair nearby. Making her way over to her closet, she opened the double sided doors and pulled out her large suitcase. She brought it back to her bed and flopped it up on top.

"Do you have a lot to pack?" Chuck asked.

"Enough." She replied. "A spy always tries to pack light, but a mission like this…"

"What?" Chuck asked. "What about a mission like this?"

"Well….a mission like this…you just…you really don't know how long you'll be gone."

Sarah made her way over to her dresser drawer. She opened it and began collecting items.

"Well how long do you think you'll be gone?" Chuck asked, all kinds of thoughts now racing through his head.

"It's hard to say. I'm hoping no more than a week or two. It'll just depend on how the mission goes."

"So you could be gone longer than that?" he asked.

"It's a possibility." She laid her selected items out on her bed before moving back to the closet. She began rifling through her clothes picking a few select items.

Chuck sighed. There was no sense getting all worked up about it. It wouldn't change anything. Besides he needed to get used to missions like this if he was going to be a spy and more importantly, if he was going to be with a spy. "Well what do you need me to do?" He asked trying his best to sound indifferent.

"Can you grab my travel bag from the bathroom? The one with my toothbrush and shampoos in it. It's in the cupboard on the shelf above the towels."

"Sure." He said making his way to the bathroom.

By the time Chuck returned with the bag in question, Sarah was already placing items into her suitcase.

"Sarah is this it?" he asked holding up a black canvas bag as he approached.

"Yes." She said taking it from him. "Thank you."

"Sure. What else do you need?"

Sarah looked down at her bed examining her selections. "Shoes." She replied. "In the closet."

Chuck made his way over to the closet while Sarah worked on strategically placing her belongings in the suitcase.

Chuck's eyes just about popped out of his head when he came face to face with what could only be described as a small shoe store inside her closet.

"Umm Sarah…You're going to need to be more specific."

Sarah chuckled. "Alright, I'll get them. Can you grab me some pajamas and some undergarments?"

Chuck's face lit up. "That I can do." He made his way over to her dresser and opened her top drawer. Chuck grabbed a couple of her tank tops and the boy shorts underwear that he knew she preferred wearing for bed along with a pair of pajama pants and one of his t-shirts that he had left there and Sarah had claimed as her own.. He set them on the bed and then proceeded to grab some undergarments for her. The grin spread across his face as he carefully selected several pairs of matching bras and panties and placed them on the bed for her.

Sarah had moved on to choosing which weapons she was going to be taking with her, when something caught Chuck's eye. He held it up in front of him with two hands to examine it. It was a skimpy, pink, lacy negligee that he had never seen before.

"Umm Sarah…what's this?" he asked.

Sarah looked up to see what he had. She moved quickly to retrieve it from him and toss it back in the drawer. "YOU weren't supposed to see that!" Her voice was raised as she scowled at him.

He gave her a questioning look.

"Well, at least not yet anyway." Her voice softened. "I was saving it. It was supposed to be a surprise." She confessed.

"Well… I'm surprised… if that makes you feel any better." He said with a smile.

Sarah smiled in response and moved back to her suitcase. She finished up with her weapons and was tossing in the last of her personal items when Chuck caught sight of something sticking out of the pocket in the top of the suitcase.

"What's this?" he asked going to reach for it.

Sarah took note of this and quickly grabbed it before he had a chance to see it. She held it against her hiding it from him, and he looked at her with confusion.

She exhaled before turning the article around and holding it up for him the see.

"A picture?…Of us?" he questioned.

"It's just something I like to keep in my suitcase, when I go on missions. It makes me feel…safe I guess." She admitted.

"But Sarah, this is the first real mission you've had since we've been a real couple."

"I know." She replied.

"How long has it been in there?" He asked.

"You're full of questions tonight aren't you? Do you have any more for me?"

Chuck smiled at her uneasiness. "Well, that depends." He said.

"On what?"

"On your answer to this one." He replied with a smile as he moved in closer to her and placed his hands on her hips.

Sarah couldn't help but smile. The way he was looking at her, well it was turning her on to say the least. She was putty in his hands.

"Okay, I admit it. I've been carrying it around for a while now."

"Yeah?" he asked with a raised eyebrow.

Sarah nodded. "When the CIA brought you in….when I couldn't see you every day…I just…Well it helped to have a little piece of you with me."

With one hand still resting on her hip, he brought his other hand up to her face. He stroked her cheek gently before moving in to place a soft kiss on her lips.

"All that time that I was kept in that bunker… I wish I had had something of you with me. There wasn't a day that went by that I didn't spend the majority of it thinking about you. I kept seeing this image in my mind of you standing there on that rooftop. The tears in your eyes…It broke my heart seeing you like that…And I relived it every day."

"Chuck." Sarah could feel those tears he had been referring to threatening to make their presence known once again. She pulled him into her and wrapped her arms around him and they just held each other for what seemed to be the longest time.

"I'm sorry Chuck. I didn't want to get all sappy on you tonight. I just… I thought you were gone forever. For a long time, that picture was all I had…It means a lot to me."

Chuck nodded. He broke their embrace and tucked the picture back in the pocket inside the suitcase and closed it for her. He approached her slowly and his arms circled her waist and he pulled her in close once again. "I love you."

She leaned in and grazed her lips against his. "And I love you." She replied.

With Chuck's help, Sarah had finally finished packing just before midnight. Chuck helped her close the suitcase and move it, along with her other bags, off of the bed and place them near the door.

"I'm going to go change for bed." Sarah said making her way to her dresser. She opened the top drawer to retrieve some pajamas. "Ahh we packed my t-shirt didn't we?"

"Your t-shirt?" Chuck asked with a smile.

Sarah smiled as she turned her attention back to her drawer. The pink negligee that Chuck had held up earlier caught her eye and the smile that was already on her face doubled in size.

Chuck sat on the bed with his back to her as he worked on removing his shoes. Sarah grabbed the negligee and made a beeline for the bathroom.

Sarah stood in front of the mirror adjusting herself. She smiled thinking about Chuck's reaction. He wouldn't be expecting her to come out of the bathroom wearing this. He was certainly in for a surprise. She made one last adjustment. Satisfied with her appearance she headed for the door.

When Sarah exited the bathroom she found Chuck sitting on the far edge of the bed, his back to her as he toyed with his phone. He had stripped down to his boxers and t-shirt while she was in the bathroom changing. He cocked his head slightly in her direction when he heard her exit the bathroom.

"Sarah what time do you want me to set the alarm for?" he asked, having yet to fully turn and look at her.

"Nine is good." She replied.

Chuck finished punching in the time on his phone to set the alarm. Once he was finished he set it on the night stand next to the bed.

"There." Chuck moved to stand up. He turned slowly to face her. "It's all…set." His breath caught in his throat and his jaw just about hit the floor. He stood before her, mouth hanging open, eyes glazed over and at a complete loss for words.

"Are you okay?" Sarah asked inching closer to him with a raised eyebrow and the makings of a smile on her face.

"I…uh…" He struggled to deliver any words that he could alter into some kind of a coherent sentence.

Sarah chuckled. "Chuck." She repeated his name as she came to stand directly in front of him. She pressed her hands gently against his chest.

He swallowed hard and exhaled deeply. "Yeah?" he managed to get out as his eyes traveled, taking all of her in.

"Are you okay?" she repeated the question.

Chuck smiled. He poised his hands on her waist and took a step closer to her. "Yeah." He was able to regain some composure.

"You just…surprised me…is all."

Sarah's smile spread. "Well good. So my little surprise wasn't ruined when you found this in my drawer."

Chuck exhaled again. He moistened his lips with his tongue as he looked her over.

"Baby, you look….incredible." he said, pulling her a little closer to him. Incredible. That was the word he had settled on, when so many were running through his mind. Amazing, gorgeous, breathtaking, magnificent, sexy as hell. So many words he could have used to describe her. Right now he was just happy he was able to get one of them out. No one could turn him to a pile of mush like the one and only Sarah Walker could.

Sarah's hands returned to his chest. She loved the feel of his strong upper body and broad shoulders, which were growing in size by the day with all his increased physical activity. She could feel the contraction of every muscle under the fabric of his shirt with each movement and it drove her wild. Her hands slid upwards and landed on his shoulders and she took another step closer to him, closing any gap that had remained. The feel of his body pressed firmly against hers sent shivers down her spine as she anticipated his next move.

"I'm glad you like it." Her response was husky and lingered near his ear. Her mouth so close to making contact with him, taunting him.

She could feel his hands begin to travel. One slowly working its way down her bare thigh. Her flesh hot to his touch. His other hand slid upward from her opposite hip, circling around to the small of her back. And although she didn't think it was even humanly possible he managed to pull her in even closer. Sarah's breath caught in her throat this time as his lips descended on her neck.

"Do…you…have…any idea…what you…do…to me?" he managed to get out between kisses.

Sarah threw her head back and a soft moan escaped her as he continued to work on her neck. "If it's anything… like what you do to me…then I feel sorry for you." She said before biting down on her lip in an attempt to stifle the cries of elation that she could feel bubbling up inside of her threatening to spill over as her body reacted to his touch, his kiss.

He pulled away from her neck to make eye contact with her once again. Her eyes matched his with desire and a hunger that only each other could satisfy. He kissed her ardently. Her fingers combed through his hair frantically. Her mouth opened granting him further access. Not missing a beat, his tongue slipped inside her mouth and intertwined with hers and he continued to kiss her with fervor. Chuck had never wanted her more than he did at this very moment. In fact what he was feeling far surpassed want and was bordering on pure need. He needed her. He needed to feel her hot bare flesh pressed tightly against his. Her labored breathing and heart pounding in sync with his own. He needed to be close to her, inside of her. He needed to be one with her.

Sarah tugged at the bottom of his t-shit. Taking note of this he assisted her with its removal, only separating long enough to discard the material somewhere on the floor.

"Chuck." Her voice was raspy as he backed her up towards the bed. "I want you so bad."

They had been together for about a month now and during that time had been enjoying fairly regular sex or making love, like most new couples do in their honeymoon stage of the relationship, but this was different and they both felt it. There was an urgency tonight, a fire that had been lit between them. A hunger that needed to be satiated.

Maybe it had something to do with what tomorrow had to bring. Saying goodbye again, while Sarah ventured off on yet another dangerous mission and Chuck soon on his way to his own little world of torture. Or maybe it was that both of them had more to drink tonight than they thought. Maybe they were both just incredibly horny. Whatever it was, it didn't matter. The only thing that mattered right now was the moment at hand.

The edge of the bed hit the back of Sarah's knees. She collapsed onto it, scooting herself back. Lying down on the mattress she reached for his hands, beckoning him to come to her. He reached for them and she pulled him down to her. His knee hit the mattress between her legs and he hovered above of her, eyeing her like one does their last meal, ready to devour every last ounce of her. He slowly lowered himself down on top of her distributing his weight so as not to crush her. And although she was still wearing the pink negligee, with the little material it was made of, she was able to feel his bare skin rub against hers, sending waves of electricity coursing through her entire body.

His hand carefully worked its way under the lacy material and he gently massaged her breast, first with his hand and then with his mouth. Her body responded instantly, her nipple hardening to his touch. He smiled. Nothing gave him more pleasure than pleasing her. He repeated this action, giving her other breast the same treatment. Soft moans escaped her along with his name.

Chuck pulled off of her and moved onto his side so that he could work on removing the thin lacy confines that separated them. He worked the straps over her shoulders, shifting the material along the way. His mouth moved in to cover her newly exposed skin as she writhed beneath him. The beginnings of the morning scruff on his chin and cheeks rubbed against her sending all new sensations through her body.

So much for her taking him by surprise, she thought. Within a matter of seconds he had completely turned the tables on her.

It didn't take him long to remove the negligee, leaving her in just the matching panties that accompanied it. His mouth descended on her again. One of her hands worked its way through his hair while the other gripped at the sheet beneath her. Her body was on fire as his mouth worked its way down her torso, her abdomen, her pelvic region. He shifted himself so that he was nestled between her legs. His lips descending lower and lower. He kissed her center through the lacy material that covered her. Their only barrier.

Sarah's breath caught in her throat when she realized what he was doing. Slipping his fingertips under the material on each side he slid the material over her hips and shimmied it down her thighs. Chuck quickly discarded them on the floor and moved back in to pick up where he had left off.

Sarah felt his tongue on her and for a moment she thought she had stopped breathing.

"Chuck." She tried to protest, but her voice was barely audible. She had never allowed anyone to do this before. Sure she was no saint by any means, but she found this to be so incredibly intimate, she had never in all her years been able to allow someone to get this close. But she couldn't deny how incredible it felt either, and this wasn't just some guy, it was Chuck.

"Chuck." His name rolled off her tongue. She had the uncontrollable urge to thrust her pelvis in his direction. She needed him now, she was more than ready. "Chuck…please." Her breathing was labored. He looked up and locked eyes with her. "Please." She repeated.

Without hesitation, he shifted again; covering her body with his and in one swift motion he was inside her. She cried out in ecstasy as he thrust deep inside of her. His movements were faster, more urgent than usual and it was driving her crazy.

It didn't take Sarah long to match his movements and fall in synch with him. Her legs wrapped around him, enveloping him and pulling him even deeper inside her. He moaned with pleasure. "Mmmm…Sarah." He continued his rhythm with deeper thrusts.

"Oh God!" She cried out beneath him.

Chuck's stamina was incredible. Must be all those workouts Sarah thought just as she was about to climax. Her pleasure filled cries only encouraged him on. He slowed his pace until the waves passed over her. Minutes later they were back in the throes of passion. This pattern continued for some time and it wasn't until her fourth wave hit her, that Chuck was able to release as well.

He collapsed on top of her. Both of them completely spent, but unwilling to separate. He was still inside her when he rolled onto his side taking her with him. He continued to roll onto his back, pulling her on top of him. She kissed him on the chest before resting her cheek against him, blonde tresses matted to her forehead. He reached up and brushed them back leaving a kiss in their place. They laid motionless trying to bring their labored breathing under control, their hearts pounding as if they're about to explode right out of their chests.

Minutes pass before either of them are even able to speak. Chuck is the one to break the silence.

"Sarah…that…"

"I know." She replied.

Her head rested on his chest. He stroked her arm with his fingers.

"You're shivering." He noted.

She was visually shaking. Whether it was from the intense sexual encounter they had just shared, the incredibly strong emotions she was currently feeling, or the fact that she was cold, she didn't know, all she knew is she needed to be in his arms.

"I know…Just hold me, okay?" She buried her face into his chest and he instinctively tightened his grip on her.

"Always." He replied grazing the top of her head with his lips. "Always Sarah."

Okay, so this wasn't where I initially planned to end this chapter, but the more I read through it, I really thought it was the most appropriate ending point for the chapter. I hope the intimate scenes at the end weren't too over the top for you all. I am always worried about those scenes coming off as being smutty or trashy, so hopefully that wasn't the case.

I know a lot of you have been waiting a couple of chapters now for the next part of Chuck's training to begin. I promise it will be showcased in the next chapter. That said I hoped you enjoyed this and I look forward to and appreciate any reviews you want to send my way. Thanks for reading.