Disclaimer: Still don't own POI. Give me some time to save up those pennies and buy it ;D
Word Count: 353
Mini Summary: John and Joss go for an unexpected swim.
Chapter 53 - Anything
John knew that he would do anything to protect Joss Carter. No matter how many times she reminded him that she had taken care of herself long before he showed up, John couldn't fight the urge to do it anyway. That was probably why he hadn't hesitated to dive into freezing cold water, disregarding his own safety, to grab her from the depths after a suspect they were chasing pushed her in.
Joss appeared to struggle thanks to the temperature but John managed to reach her in record time. He then helped get the two of them back to the shore. Both were breathing heavily and John was quick to take the jacket he left on the shore before going after her on to drape it over her body after noticing that Joss wouldn't stop shivering.
When Joss felt something warm encompass her, she turned to him with a small smile on her blue-tinged lips. "T-thanks but you d-didn't have to go after me." Joss could smell a mixture of aftershave and cologne on the collar but fought the urge to burrowed deeper into the jacket.
John's eyes were scanning the area, looking to see if any of their friends were coming, before giving Joss his attention again. "I know you tell me that you can take c-care of yourself Joss but it's just something I-I can't help. It is my job to worry about other people after all.
Joss felt a tinge of sadness at the idea that he only was overprotective because she was an asset. However, when he moved a wet strand of hair out of the way, she saw John looking at her with his blue eyes shining brightly along with a tender smile. This gesture filled her with a hope that maybe there was more to their relationship than just helping innocent people.
Soon their team members found them, helping John and Joss while informing them that all parties inside were ready for Lionel to take in. John had been very insistent that Joss go home to rest and she decided to listen to him just this once.
