Author's note: I do not own NCIS:Los Angeles or any characters
Nell was trying not to show Dave how impatient she was becoming, but she desperately wanted to have some alone time with Eric. Once Dave finally left, Eric got up and started putting their mugs away. Nell curled up on the couch. Eric walked over to her. "It's pretty late, do you want to come to my place?" he asked. Nell grinned. "Sure, maybe we can watch the rest of the new season," she suggested. "I actually found a horror movie I think you would like, I've been waiting for you to come over again," Eric suggested. Nell agreed so they got ready to leave. Nell had ordered takeout, so Eric stopped at their favorite restaurant. When he got out, she instinctively followed him. "You can wait in the car, it's fine," he said. "I don't like being alone in public when it's this late, is it okay if I come in wit you?" she asked nervously. "Of course, sweetie, but why don't you like being alone? I know you know how to defend yourself," Eric said softly. Nell looked away. "It's hard to explain, but let's just say most men aren't nice when it comes to girls. A lot of men out here this late are probably drunk, or high, or both, and would have no problem with trying to touch me. They see me alone, they try to rape me. They see me with you, they leave me alone," she said quietly. "You seem like you know a lot about this, has this happened before?" he asked nervously. Nell sniffled and nodded. "Look, I went to the police, he did time, it's over.Hell, he even apologized to me. I'm fine, okay? I really don't want to talk about it," Nell said. Eric nodded and kissed her head as they walked inside. Once they had their food, they made their way back to the car. "Hey, hot stuff, wanna come kiss me?" a very obviously drunk man yelled at Nell. She turned red and tried to get n the car as fast as she could. Eric was furious. He had never seen Nell as scared as she was now. He put the food in the backseat and climbed into the drive's seat. He reached over and squeezed Nell's hand. "You're okay, I promise I won't let him touch you. You're fine, sweetheart. Promise," he whispered. Nell had her arms crossed over her chest, almost as if she was giving herself a hug. Eric reached over and delicately put his arms around her. She took advantage of it and put her arms around him. "You know that you and Kensi are the only ones that actually hug me?" she said quietly. Eric didn't know how to respond, so he simply kissed her head. "Lets go back to my place. We can get comfy and watch that movie,"he whispered. Nell looked up at him. "Only if we cuddle once we finish eating," she said. Eric grinned. He had only cuddled with Nell for a few times, and he jumped at any chance he got. Once they got to Eric's place, Nell went straight to his room. She had closed the door and already started getting undressed when then door opened. Eric had went straight for the kitchen and had closed his door before he left, so he thought nothing of it. But when he opened the door, Nell was standing there. she was shirtless, but she was still wearing jeans and a bra. "Oh God, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry Nell," he said, closing the door. Nell reached out and opened the door enough to stick her head out. "Why are you so embarrassed?"she asked. "Because I just walked in on you, I just saw you half naked, I'm not supposed to see you like that," he mumbled. He continued mumbling incoherently. She stepped out. "No big deal,I don't really care. Relax, okay? " she said sweetly. "But I never want you to be uncomfortable, that's not fair to you because I really care about you, not that you'd be able to tell," he whined. Nell sat in his lap. "Hey. I told you it's okay. Maybe this will get you over some of the shyness," she said. she took his hands and guided them to her hips. She tried to push them lower, but Eric wouldn't let her. "No, princess, I can't do this. It's not fair," he said. "Listen. We are both completely sober. We both know that you have fantasized about this. I want to do this. You want to do this. There is no reason we can't," she said. She pressed a kiss to is lips, then his chin. She began to explore with her hands and mouth, and encouraged him to do the same. Finally he gently slid his hands between them and gently rested them on her chest. She moaned softly. He gently lifted her up. She wrapped her legs around him. He carried her to the couch and laid her down. He started kissing her neck and jaw. Then Nell felt a horrible pain in her abdomen. "Hey, gentle, you're hurting me," she whimpered. "Where does it hurt, sweetheart? "In my stomach. I think i'm getting cramps again. Just be gentle, okay?" she said softly. Eric nodded and started kissing her collarbone, then he started gently sucking. But Nell's cramps were getting worse. "Hey, stop. Sorry, I keep getting cramps. It's not your fault, don't get upset or worried about me. This happens every month. It's okay. We will once I'm done. Promise," she said softly, seeing the worry in his eyes. "I''m so, so sorry, Nelly. Is there anything I can do?" he whispered, helping her get into a more comfortable position. "Do you have a hot water bottle?" she asked. Eric found one and waited for Nell to tell him what to do. Put about half a pot of water on the stove and let it boil, then pour it in the bottle. I usually let it sit," she said softly. She tried to get up, but stopped when she got another cramp. Eric went over and gently hugged her. "I'm sorry, sweetie. Did I do this?Don't worry about hurting my feelings, I'm beating myself up enough as it is," he said softly. Nell grabbed his hand. "It's not your fault. At all. I promise," she said. He kissed her head. Pretty soon after, she was asleep on him with the hot water bottle on her stomach.