Discoveries : Part 3
Discoveries : Part 3
Disclaimer : These characters do not belong to me. This is the 3rd part of my Carter/Kerry stories. Hope you enjoy!
Kerry wakes up and looks around her. At first, she can't remember where she is, then the night before's activities come rushing back. She sits up and smiles as she sees Carter sleeping soundly on the other couch.

Kerry swings her legs over the couch and winces. She reaches down and grasps her hip before grabbing her crutch and limping out to the kitchen. She finds the trylenol and quickly takes a few.

Kerry makes two cups of coffee and puts a cup on the coffee table next to Carter. He's so cute when he sleeps, Kerry thinks, resisting the urge to reach out and push a strand of hair off his forhead.

Kerry goes back to the kitchen and starts making eggs and toast for breakfast. She humms while she cooks.

Cartes wakes up and stretches. He picks up the cup of coffee and sips it. He goes to the kitchen and leans on the door frame, watching Kerry cook with her back to him.

"Carter!" Kerry exclaims, turning around and smiling. "You've got to stop coming up on me like that."

Carter puts down his coffee mug and goes to her, pulling her into his arms.

"Mmm, that smells wonderful!" Carter says, smiling.

"Yep," Kerry answers, leaning against him even more. Her hip is beginning to become soar agian.

Carter seems to notice this. "How's your hip?" he asks, gently.

"It's much better than it was, but it's stills soar."

Carter picks her up and sits her on one of the stools in the kitchen. "I'll finish breakfast. You stay there and rest. I don't want you walking around on that hip."

Kerry glares at him, but stays put.

"Breakfast is served," Carter says as he places a plate down in front of her.

"Wow! This is good!" Kerry says as she eats.

"What did you expect?" Carter asks jokingly.

Kerry shrugs, then her face becomes serious. "We need to talk about a few things."

"Like what?"

Kerry dismisses his question with another glare. "Like what we are going to tell everyone at work."

He looks at her, a grin appearing on his face. "So, does that mean we're going to stay together? I mean, I want to, I just wasn't sure about you." She squeezes his hand. "Well, can I call you my girlfriend now?"

Kerry laughs at the intense look on his face. "If you want to, but I think we should keep this a secret for now."

Carter thinks this over, then nods. "Okay. I don't think I really want everyone to bug me about it yet, either." He picks up his dishes and puts them in the sink. "I'm gonna go get dressed. My shift's at 8."

Kerry watches him leave, then gets up and washes the dishes. She thinks over everything that has happened in less than 24 hours. She can't believe that this has started. But, she doesn't wank it to end. Yes, of course she's attracted to him physicly, but there's something more. Something even Kerry can't put a finger on.

Carter comes into the kitchen showered, dressed, and cleanly shaven. He goes to Kerry and puts his arms around her waist.

Kerry looks down and sees Carter's large, strong hands around her waist. She leans back and rests her head on his chest. Carter turns her around and she doesn't resist.

"Hey, don't I get a good bye kiss?" Carter asks, amusement in his voice.

Kerry laughs and kisses him long and hard. "My shift's not till 10:30. I'll see you then."

Carter gives her a worried look. "Take the day off - call in sick. You don't want to hurt your hip anymore."

Kerry spears him with an icy glare. "My hip's fine. It feels great. Plus, I haven't taken a sick day in years. It would ruin my reputation."

With this, Kerry starts to pull out of Carter's embrace, but her holds her back. He leans down and kisses her lips gently, sending tingles down her spine.

"I'll miss you," Carter says after pulling away.

"I'll see you at 10:30," Kerry answers cheerfully.

But, Carter looks back at her with a worried look before quickly hiding it and heading for the door. He knows she'll be mad if he keeps magging her about her hip, plus, Carter isn't sure if he wants Kerry to know how much she has come to mean to him.