Disclaimer: I don't own Mutant X or the characters. Rating PG-13 (for mild sexual situations)

~* The Taking of Crows *~

"Hey, feelin any better?" Brennan asked as Shalimar walked over to him.

"It's amazing how you take for granted the little things, ya know, like showering alone," she said as she leaned against him.

He smiled mischievously. "Well ya know if you uhh...miss the company."

Smiling, she leaned closer to his lips. He took a piece of her damp silky hair and twirled it in-between his fingers. "You wish," she replied as she threw her towel over his shoulder and started to walk around him. She knew very well that he wanted a kiss, but she loved tormenting him.

Brennan shook his head. "Uh, uh," Turning in the chair he grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. Not expecting the sudden pull, Shalimar spun half way and ended up crashing into Brennan's chest.

Wrapping one arm around her back and the other around her neck, he brought her close and captured her lips in his. Shalimar's eyes widened, but shut quickly. When Brennan didn't let her go or break the kiss, she slowly climbed onto his lap.

Brennan took her hips and helped her up, by gently lifting her onto his lap. He knew that her silk robe had now lifted and left her legs bare. Letting his hands fall, he put them on her thighs and started to rub gently.

Shalimar moaned as his hands started to trail up her thighs and under the rest of her robe. Brennan moved his kisses from her lips to her neck as his hands reached the edge of her panty line. Shalimar purred as he continued to kiss and suck on her neck.

He smiled and rested his hands on her lace covered butt, as he pulled her closer and found the sensitive spot on her neck.

"Mmm, Bren..." She moaned, continuing to purr softly.

He waited a moment more before breaking the kiss. "I love it when you do that..." he breathed against her neck.

"Do what?" She asked almost breathlessly.

Brennan kissed her neck again and then returned to her lips, placing a tender kiss there. "Purr like that,"

Shalimar smiled and kissed him again, wrapping her arms around his neck. She broke away leaving him almost chasing after her lips for another kiss. Smiling, she pressed her body against his and put her mouth next to his ear, as she purred softly.

Brennan almost melted.

"Hey Bren..."

"Humm?" He asked enjoying having her so close.

"It's getting late...I think we should probably go to bed." She whispered, pulling back and giving him a 'you know what I mean' smile.

Brennan grinned and stood up making sure to place her gently on the floor. He took her hips and pulled her closer as he kissed her again. Some how they managed to find Shalimar's door.

Brennan pushed her up against it and continued to kiss her passionately as she blindly searched for the knob.

Lexa walked in and raised her eyebrow as she watched Shalimar find the knob and stumbled in with Brennan. Shaking her head she continued on her search for Jesse.

After she heard Brennan close and lock her door, Shalimar gently slipped her hands under his shirt, before lifting it off. He smiled and pulled the knot out of her robe before sliding his hands inside and touching her sides.

Shalimar moaned as he gently started to stroke her skin. Lifting his hands he slipped the robe off her shoulders and let it drop to the floor.

Hours later Shalimar collapsed with Brennan on her bed. She snuggled against him and wrapped her arms around him as he pulled her closer. "That was fun," she sighed.

"It was," he replied, gently kissing her forehead. "I love you, Shal."

She smiled up at him and gave him a soft kiss before laying her head back onto his shoulder. "I love you, too."

Brennan pulled her closer and relaxed, as they both fell asleep in each others arms.

~*~*I thought about doing a scene with Jesse and Lexa for this episode instead of Shal and Brennan but I need a little more time to figure out Lexa's personality. She's a bit confusing. Anyway hope you liked it. Please review.*~*~