Unpublished
Rating: T
A/N: I think this is the perfect title for this. Have you seen those promo pictures of Maggie and Jackson locked in a scorching, amatory stare and were upset that we never saw it play out on the show? Here is my take on that moment. This drabble takes place in episode 1418. Please enjoy. I look forward to reading your reviews.
Hey, are you still coming? Maggie 18:14
Yeah, just finishing up a consult. Be there soon, Jackson 18:18
Maggie smiled as she put her phone away to focus her attention on what was happening on the peds floor. She was in awe of what the children and nurses were able to get done in the course of a few hours. She observed the confetti on the floor, the multicolored balloons blanketing the area, the party hats, and the paper hearts taped to the wall. Even in its unsophistication, she thought it was perfect. Children had a way of doing that: transforming the mundane with their incredible sense of wonderment. Maggie spotted Jo and Alex huddled in a corner snacking on cupcakes; Jo donning a bride's veil made out of crepe paper. She waved when Deluca and Sam entered heading over to chat with the new intern, Helm. She could tell that this makeshift party was just what the doctor ordered. For everyone.
As the crowd was mingling with one another, Maggie saw Alex's young cancer patient, Kimmy, step onto a step stool, her grandmother close by just in case. Kimmy said a few kind words and even some banter directed to Alex causing the small crowd to laugh. She capped the moment with a sweet serenade of a classic pop song. As she belted the tune, her beautiful voice spread throughout the ward.
I could lose my heart tonight
If you don't turn and walk away
'Cause the way I feel I might
Lose control and let you stay
Soon after Kimmy started her rendition of Selena's hit song, Jackson had finally made his way to the party. Maggie spotted him and waved him over.
'Cause I could take in my arms
And never let go
I could fall in love (in love) with you
I could fall in love (in love) with you (with you baby)
When he finally made it over to her, he placed his hand on the small of her back and leaned down and whispered:
"Sorry, I'm late. Consult went a little longer than expected," and then absentmindedly pressed his soft lips to her forehead causing her to close her eyes and bask in his sweet scent and the warmth his presence provided.
I can only wonder how
Touching you would make me feel
But if I take that chance right now
Tomorrow will you want me still (baby, do you want me?)
"It's okay," she whispered back as memories of their stolen moment in the elevator came rushing back. He had been so busy with work and keeping his daughter more because April was clearly going through something that they had not had a lot of time together. She was not upset, however. There was something so noble about what he was doing. They had only been dating for a month, but she knew on some conscious level that she was falling in love with him and that scared her.
So I should keep this to myself
And never let you know
I could fall in love (in love) with you
(I could fall in love with you)
I could fall in love (in love) with you (with you baby)
There was a step in their budding relationship they had both been so eager to take. They made plans only for things to be deferred and delayed. All that waiting had left them practically ravenous for each other. Jackson had told her earlier that April would be taking Harriet for the night which meant that they could finally be alone. Jackson had been fantasizing about this for weeks (months if he was being honest). He could not wait to see her beautiful, soft brown skin in all of its glory. He got a glimpse back when his hospital was hacked and they had to evacuate their critically ill patient elsewhere and the need to explore, kiss and caress had become too great.
And I know it's not right
And I guess I should try to do what I should do
But I could fall in love, fall in love with you
I could fall in love with you
"This is such a beautiful song," he said, his voice laced with something else. Seduction.
Maggie heard it and looked up at him leaning down slightly only mere inches away. She was immediately lost in his beautiful, blue eyes which despite their sapphire focus burned a fire as red as ruby. She became instantly entranced and enamored.
"Um yeah, beautiful words," she managed to say back. His hand began to slowly caress the small of her back and her heart rate increased as his fingers pressed patterns into her skin.
Maggie had been waiting patiently for alone time with Jackson. Even after their dates their goodbye kisses were getting more and more reckless. They were no longer chaste and sweet but were hungry and desperate. It was getting more and more difficult to just walk away afterward. She wanted him and her patience was beginning to wear thin.
"You wanna get out of here?" he asked, already knowing the answer.
All Maggie did was nod as they hastily made their way to the elevators heading toward the attendings' lounge to gather their belongings. Once they both entered, Jackson looked around to ensure that the room was empty and closed the door. He walked over to Maggie and scooped her into his arms pressing a firm kiss to her lips. He had been waiting since their elevator ride down was invaded by several nurses. Maggie responded in kind standing on the tips of her toes and cupping his face as she kissed him back. He moved from her lips and laid a series of kisses to her jaw and earlobe before moving to her neck.
A moan escaped her lips as her eyes rolled back. "Let's just find an on-call room," she said breathlessly. Desperate. Turned-on.
Jackson's lips reached her ear huffing his warm breath, practically intoxicated by her scent.
"No," he breathed out. "We'll need to be quick and will always be worried about someone knocking or even walking in on us." He kissed her neck sucking on her delicate skin.
"I want to take my time," he punctuated his statement with another indulgent kiss to her neck.
Maggie was not sure she could make it to the car, let alone his apartment but she had waited this long and they had all night. The best was truly yet to come; for both of them. She picked up her purse and jacket and grabbed his hand as they instantly laced their fingers tugging him out of the door as he grabbed his jacket and messenger bag.
"Then let's go," she said as they walked out into the hall, both practically running toward the parking lot.
Ask and you shall receive. ;)