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A/N: Sorry for such a long wait, enjoy.
Adam found himself slipping into his place late. His muscles were sore, and his head was pounding. They had been on the same case for 72 hours straight and they were beginning to think that they would never catch this guy. He stripped off his coat and poked his head into his room to find Kim sleeping soundly. He needed a long shower and something to ease the pounding in his head. He put the water at warm and let the water roll over his face and down his body. He leaned against the tile wall out of sheer exhaustion. All he wanted now was to curl into bed with Kim at his side and get some real rest.
"You're home." He smiled as her arms came around his waist.
"Finally." He sighed. "I thought this case would be the death of me."
"You're here now, I've got you." He closed his eyes as he enjoyed her roaming hands on his chest.
"That might just be the death of me." He chuckled.
"I promise I'll let you live." He turned around in her arms and cupped her cheeks.
"I love you."
"I love you too baby." He leaned down and kissed soundly. Her body gravitated towards his as her arms found their way around his neck. They made out for a few more minutes before Kim proceeded in washing his body. He slipped into bed with her and wrapped her into his arms, settling his tired body. "Don't forget we have dinner with my sister tomorrow." Kim whispered in the dark. He simply hummed a response and pulled her closer into his body before they fell asleep.
Adam woke up to find the bed empty. He looked at the alarm clock to see it was nearing noon. He groaned and swung his legs over the side of the bed. Finding a pair of jeans, he slipped them on and padded towards the main living area.
"You're awake." Kim smiled as her eyes set on him.
"You should have woken me up earlier darlin'." He leaned down and kissed her lips.
"You've been working three days non-stop and functioning on god knows what."
"Coffee, I've been functioning on coffee."
"Which is not good." She stood and went to the kitchen to start making some food.
"You don't have to do anything for me." He wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.
"Actually, I do." She chuckled. "Someone's been keeping me up with either worry or some very hot, physically exhausting sex, which means that I am starving."
"I can atone to both of those." He pressed his lips to her neck. "In fact." He trailed down to her shoulder.
"Down boy." She giggled. "Nicole is expecting us at three."
"Exactly. I have plenty of time to take care of you." He whispered against her skin.
"Do you ever stop being horny?" She stopped what she was doing to turn in his arms, finding herself pinned between Adam and the counter.
"Not when it comes to you." He kissed her. "And we're finally free to be out in the open, I don't need to hold back anymore." He raised her and set her on the counter.
"I will never hold you back." She finally gave into him with a moan.
"So, tell me, what do I have to expect at your sister's" Adam asked a couple of hours later as he straightened his shirt collar under his jacket.
"She will hound you with questions, but if you manage to get my niece Zoe to like you, you will score extra points where she's concerned."
"And her husband?" He turned to see her finish to get her make-up done.
"Unfortunately for you, he's out of town for a business trip." She grinned.
"Great, an evening with the Burgess sisters." He rolled his eyes playfully. "I'm in for it now."
"Keep that up and I will not side with you Detective."
"I'll be on my best behaviour, I promise."
"If you are, maybe I'll reward you later tonight." She wrapped her arms around his neck and pushed herself against him, making him growl.
"Step away from me before I do something that will make us late." He used every control instinct in him not to bring her to bed again.
"So little restraint Detective." She whispered against his lips before pulling away with a smile.
"Let's get through dinner and I promise I will show you very little restraint." He promised as he walked past her, hearing her breath hitch and her body shiver against his arm.
"Tease." She grabbed her purse and followed him out of the door.
"I give what I receive darlin'." He smirked as he opened the door of his truck for her.
"And you are very good at giving." She leaned against the console and kissed him as he got in the driver's side. He hummed a response before driving into traffic. He did a quick stop at the flower shop under Kim's insistence that it was not necessary, but it fell on deaf ears. He didn't tell her to what purpose he had done it, having already decided on an expensive bottle of wine for her sister.
Kim noticed that Adam was suddenly a bit jittery upon arrival. She wasn't sure why because it wasn't his first time meeting Nicole and she knew that she already liked him. "Hey, are you okay?" She stepped in front of him before they could make it to the front steps.
"I'm fine."
"No, you're not. Are you nervous about meeting my sister?"
"Why would I be? Your sister loves me." He chuckled. "I'm fine, I promise." He leaned down and kissed her. "Now let's go before she has a reason to hate me." He linked his fingers with hers and they went up the stairs. They were kissing when the door opened.
"Get a room." Both Kim and Adam chuckled under Nicole's teasing.
"Hey." Kim hugged her sister tightly. "You look beautiful as always."
"And you look happy." She smiled at Adam. "Good to see you again Adam."
"Nicole." He leaned down to kiss her cheeks. "Glad it's under better circumstances." They stepped inside and Nicole took their jackets.
"Mom, when is Aunt Kim showing up?" The adults stopped talking when the same teenager Adam had seen at the door when he had come to deliver the news of Logan's arrest to Kim.
"In the flesh." Kim smiled at her niece and pulled her into a warm hug. Adam always loved hearing her talk about her niece because he could hear the love she had for her. "I would like you to officially meet my new boyfriend, Adam." She pulled her into her side and looked at Adam. "Adam, this is my amazing niece Zoey."
"It's very nice to meet you Zoey." He handed her the bouquet of flowers they had gotten on the way. It was a cute little mix of daisies, gardenia, lilac and lily of the valley and if Kim had caught it correctly, she could see a cute little blush on her niece's cheeks.
"Thank you." She smiled back at Adam.
"It's my pleasure."
"How about we go put those in some water sweetie?" Nicole exchanged a look with Kim as they moved towards the kitchen. "So, how does it feel to be a free woman little sis?"
"Feels great." She exchanged a smile with Adam. "I never realised how trapped I was before I met Adam."
"I'm glad he helped you figure it out. But you do know that if you hurt her, they won't find your body, right?" Nicole threw over her shoulder at Adam.
"Duly noted." He chuckled. He knew she was kidding, but the truth was simple. He would do everything in his power to keep Kim happy for as long as he drew breath. "I'm sorry I missed your husband."
"You might have had someone on your side." Nicole offered them both a glass of wine.
"I don't mind the company."
"He's smooth, I'll give him that." Nicole winked at Kim.
"Nicole." Kim hissed, heat rising on her cheeks.
"Oh, don't stop Nicole, this is starting to be fun." Adam was enjoying watching Kim squirm under her sister's teasing.
"I fucking hate you." Kim swatted Adam in the chest, making him laugh even more.
"No, you don't, I'm lovable." He kissed her cheek. They sat down to eat and Nicole was enjoying poking fun at her sister through the whole meal. She asked Adam some questions about himself and his work, just generally getting to know that guy that was making her sister happier than she had ever seen her with Logan.
Adam had watched Kim in such a personal setting, interacting with her sister and niece, more relaxed than she had been since their first meeting at the bar and he found himself falling even more for her. Zoey excused herself from the table, leaving the adults alone to enjoy wine. Adam stood and started picking up the dishes.
"Let those Adam, we'll get it done later." Kim placed a hand on his forearm.
"It's fine darlin', spend some time with your sister, I've got this." He leaned down and kissed her. "And besides, I have someone else I need to impress tonight." He winked before clearing the rest of the things.
"Where did you find him?" He heard in hushed tones before he made a b-line for the living room.
"Hey, what do you got there?" He leaned against the doorframe and watched Zoe on her tablet.
"Trying to learn some steps for the father daughter dance at school until I can practice with my dad."
"I can practice with you if you want." He offered.
"Sure?"
"I promise I won't step on your toes."
"Okay." He walked farther in and extended his hand towards her. She slipped her smaller hand in his and he placed the other around her waist, pulling her a bit closer. The height difference was enough that Adam had to adapt his height so she would be more comfortable.
"You must be excited for this dance."
"Dad said he'd buy me a new dress just for the occasion and bring me to dinner before the dance." She smiled up at him.
"That'll be fun! We never had anything like that when I was growing up."
"How'd you learn how to dance then?" She asked full of curiosity.
"My mom. She said that every man should know how to dance because girls love a man that can dance."
"Did you ever bring my aunt Kim dancing?"
"Not yet, but I very much intend to."
"Do you love her?"
"I do."
"Logan said he loved her too."
"I will NEVER, ever, make her feel anything but loved and respected, I'll always have her back."
"Do you promise?"
"Pinky promise." He offered her his own and linked hers with it.
"Well mom told me that pinky promises can never be broken."
"And she would be right Ms. Zoey." They ended the last notes of the song with their pinkies wrapped together.
"Thank you for helping me, Adam."
"Anytime." He watched her bounce out of the living room, so he took at his cue to go face both girls in the kitchen.
Kim and Nicole were still talking when they heard music coming out of the living room.
"What do you think that is all about?" Kim looked towards the living room.
"Should we snoop?" Nicole smirked.
"No, we shouldn't." Kim swatted her away.
"Yes, come on." The girls stood and tiptoed towards the living room where they found Adam and Zoey in the middle of the living room, dancing. They were engaged in a conversation and Kim couldn't contain the emotions filling her chest. She had been witnessed Adam's tenderness with her, his protectiveness over the people he loved, but watching him be like that with the people that's she loved, that he barely knew, made her love him even more. They made eye contact over Zoey's head and Adam winked and smiled at her as the song ended, turning her insides into a pool of flames. She watched her niece leave before Adam made a comment.
"So, eavesdropping are we now?" He chuckled at the girls who suddenly stood.
"It was her idea." Kim threw her sister under the bus.
"You followed." Adam laughed at their banter.
"Did I pass your test?" He chocked an eyebrow.
"What test?" They asked innocently.
"Still okay for me to date your sister?"
"Oh, that test?" Nicole scoffed with a smile. "You passed it the second you handed Zoe those flowers."
"Alright this is enough; I think it's time for us to go." Kim pulled Adam to try to get out of what she was sure was about to become some shameless teasing from her sister.
"You don't have to rush to leave." Nicole added with a smirk.
"Oh yes, we do, don't we Adam?"
"The lady has spoken." He chuckled. "Thanks for a wonderful dinner Nicole." He leaned down to kiss her cheek.
"It was my pleasure, don't be strangers." She looked at Kim.
"We won't be, love you." They hugged and left.
"You were in a hurry to leave." He navigated his Tahoe through traffic.
"Mmhhhm." Her hungry eyes were on him.
Kim couldn't stop touching him as they drove back to his place. Her fingers moving against his arm, taking his fingers with hers, a blissful smile on her face.
"What's gotten into you?" He pulled her hand with his and kissed her knuckles.
"You." She leaned her head against the head rest and smiled at him. "The way you were with Zoey in the living room. I got to see dad Adam and God it is so damn sexy."
"Oh yeah?" He grinned.
"Oh yeah." She purred. "A definite turn on." She turned in her seat so her body was facing him.
"We're almost home." It took Adam less than five minutes to park his truck in his usual spot. Kim let him open the door for her and practically drag her behind him until they were inside where he pressed her back against the wall and his pelvis into hers. "Still turned on?" He kissed her neck.
"Yes." She moaned as he ran his hands under her shirt.
"And now?" He slipped a hand inside her panties and felt her moist lips dripping with her desire for him already.
"Adam." She whimpered. "Please, I want you." He slipped two fingers in, her head falling back against the wall with a light thud.
"You can have me as soon as you cum for me darlin'." While his right hand worked her core, his left hand fumbled to remove her white blazer and pink top over her head.
"More, Adam, faster." He pumped his fingers in and out of her at a furious pace, Kim holding him to her by the short strands of hair at the nape of his neck. "I'm almost there." She whimpered as he bit down on her neck and peppered it with open mouthed kisses.
"That's it, I've got you darlin'." He whispered in the shell of her ear.
"Fuck." She bit down in her bottom lip as her body spasmed against Adam's hand, her orgasm exploding around his fingers.
"Mmm, yes." He kissed her as her chest heaved up and down, trying to regulate her breathing. "Let me take care of you properly now." His lips found hers in a tender kiss, his arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her against him. He walked them back to their room, he loved how it sounded. He took his time to undress her, his fingers ghosting her skin, watching as goosebumps were left in their wake
"I want to be able to touch you." She clumsily tried to remove his clothes, but she was still panting from their kissing.
"Just watch." He grinned and winked while he stood at the top of the bed and started removing his clothes.
"You are shameless." She giggled and watched.
"Shamelessly in love with you." He crawled over her body with a predatory look in his eyes. "And ready to show you just how much." He kissed her neck, Kim running her fingers through his hair.
"I love you too." She moaned as he entered her.
"Move in with me Kim." He whispered in her hair as they snuggled under the cover, both totally drained.
"Adam, I'm not even divorced yet." She giggled, kissing his shoulder.
"It's just a technicality darlin'. I don't ever want you to be anywhere else than by my side when I go to bed, or when I wake up in the morning" He turned to face her, his fingers coming to brush hair out of her face.
"Yes." She smiled broadly. "Yes, I'll move in with you." His lips were on hers in an instant and they celebrated longer into the night.
A/N: They are finally out in the open and Adam can't wait to start their next chapter. I hope you guys liked it and please take a few seconds to review before you go, your thoughts mean the world - Sarra