A/N: Sorry, this chapter is a bit rushed, I'm having more computer problems and I had to keep rewriting the same chapter, thanks for the reviews. Hope you enjoy this chapter.

Back at the lab

Calleigh is running the blood collected at the crime scene through CODIS. So far, nothing.

Calleigh hears a knock at the door and spins around to see Eric half asleep leaning on the door.

"Anything?" he asks dragging his feet on the floor. Calleigh lets out a small chuckle, she can't help it. Eric looks like a cute little puppy dog. "No", she replies, looking up at him with a smile.

Eric slumps into the chair next to her. "What's with all the giggling?" he asks smiling.

"Nothing", she replies returning his smile. She looks down at the ground avoiding his eyes in fear of blushing. Calleigh starts day dreaming about Eric and how good looking and sweet he is. She can't help it. She finds herself thinking about him alot lately.

Calleigh notices Eric staring at her questioningly. She realises she has been daydreaming for about 5 minutes and shakes the thoughts from her head. Eric gives her a smile and walks to the window staring sadly.

"Ummm, Eric", Calleigh says getting up and following him to the window.

"Yeah", he replies still staring.

Calleigh pushes a stray strand of blonde hair behind her ear.

"Eric, you're in danger. You can't stay by yourself tonight it's too dangerous. Come spend the night at my house", Calleigh says walking in front of him so he will look at her.

"Calleigh..." Eric starts to refuse.

"No Eric, I won't take no for an answer. I almost lost you once, and I don't want to go through that again", Calleigh cuts Eric off and puts a comforting hand on his shoulder.

Eric looks down at the ground and then up at Calleigh again. She has a pleading look in her eyes. He can't refuse.

"Ok, fine", Eric replies and forces a smile. Calleigh gives him a smile and walks out the room.

Hours later

Calleigh sits down at the table and looks at the delicious meal in front of her. Eric had insisted on cooking for her. It was some sort of pasta dish served with white wine.

Calleigh stares at Eric and he stares back. There is an unbearable awkward silence between them.

Calleigh digs her fork into her food elegantly and lifts it to her mouth.

Eric is watching intensely, waiting for her approval.

"Mmmmm," Calleigh mumbles, "This is soooo good"

"I'm glad you like it", Eric smiles and starts eating his pasta.

"I didn't know you were such a great cook", Calleigh says, shoving food into her mouth.

"Well I'm just full of surprises", Eric replies with a mysterious grin.

After about 10 minutes, Eric and Calleigh have talked about everything they can think of.

Eric decides to bring up the topic they were both avoiding.

"So hows you love life?" he asks with a cheeky grin.

Calleigh sips her wine, nervous of what to say. She doesn't know where she and Eric stand, whether they are a couple. They have kissed, but they have never been out on an actual date. She hadsno idea what their relationship status is.

"I dunno," she replies looking away, "I guess attracting guys isn't my best quality", she adds nervously.

Eric looks up surprised and grins.

"As if you, Calleigh Duquesne, can't get anyone. Look at you with your sparkling blue eyes, your beautiful hair, your gorgeous smile, your amazing..."

"Okay, okay stop you're making me blush" Calleigh giggles. She gets up and carries her plate into the kitchen. Eric follows her into the kitchen.

Calleigh turns around and Eric is inches away. He moves his hands on her hips and she rests her hands on his chest. Eric pulls Calleigh closer so their lips are millimetres apart. Just as they are about to kiss, the phone rings.

Calleigh pulls away and runs to the phone, while Eric moans loudly.

"Hello?" Calleigh asks into the phone, brushing her hair back.

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP.

Calleigh looks at the phone confused, then runs off into her cupboard to get blankets for Eric.

She returns with a mountain full of blankets and pillows.

"Uh, thanks", Eric says grabbing the blankets off her and setting up his bed.

Calleigh lets out a yawn and glances at her watch. It was later than she thought.

"So are you okay out here?" she asks helping him set up his bed, "I mean you know where everything is, and if you need anything I'm just around the corner"

"Yeah this is great. Thanks a lot Cal, for letting me stay", He says giving her a thanking smile.

"What are friends for ", Calleigh replies spinning around and heading towards her bedroom.

4 Hours later Eric is still wide awake, tossing and turning. To much is going through his head. There are the positive things like, I can't believe how close Cal and I are getting, and, I had a great time at diner.

But then there are the negative things like, where is Arthur Rudfrey, what will he do next, and, who else is going to be hurt.

Eric is concentrating so hard that he barely hears the floorboard squeak as Calleigh tiptoes past.

Calleigh bites her bottom lip, hoping she didn't wake him up. She is wearing a purple Singlet that barely reaches her grey trackies.

Eric pretends to be asleep and watches her make her way to the fridge and get a glass of water. Eric quietly gets out of bed and creeps up to her.

After Calleigh's refreshing drink, she spins around and screams in fright to see someone standing in front of her.

"Oh God, I'm so sorry, I thought you might be a stalker or something", Calleigh apologises to Eric grabbing his arm.

"It's ok", Eric whispers grabbing Calleigh's hand and leading back to his bed/couch.

They sit down next to each other and Calleigh rests her head on Eric's shoulder and closes her eyes. Eric lies back down pulling Calleigh with him.

"Do you know how much I care about you", Eric whispers into her ear, drawing circles on her back with his finger.

"Hmmm about half as much as I care about you", She answers turning her head so she is face to face.

Eric pulls her down into a passionate kiss. After a couple of minutes Eric pulls away to breathe and then locks tongues again. It feels like they are melting into each other. They start undressing and kissing more and more passionately.

Next morning

Calleigh wakes up next to Eric. Her couch is just big enough to fit the two of them on there.

"Hey Shark-man", She greets with a warm smile.

"Hey yourself", he replies giving her a loving hug. Eric locks hands with Calleigh and lets out a happy sigh. They feel completely relaxed and stress free.

Eric gets up and walks to the kitchen with a pleased smile.

"Nooooo", Calleigh wails reaching out for him. She gets up and stretches.

Eric lets out a small laugh. "I'm cooking you breakfast", Eric turns back giving her a cheeky smile.

"But I don't eat breakfast", Calleigh says walking over to Eric and wrapping her arms around him from behind. His bare chest is smooth and soft. And his muscles are flexing as he carries lifts the frying pan.

"You do now", Eric replies mixing ingredients. He turns around and gives Calleigh a small peck on the cheek.

She lets out a sigh and walks to the door.

"I have mail", she yells surprised.

"Oh my god, mail", Eric teases.

Calleigh unlocks the door and walks out side to retrieve a big brown package. The ground is cold and hard against her feet.

She walks back through the door calling out, "I have some package from Elbat Co."

Eric runs into the kitchen with a pale white face.

"CALLEIGH", he yells, "DON'T OPEN IT. IT'S A BOMB"

A/N: Don't you love cliff-hangers, well I know I do. What will happen next, I know. I'll let you know to, for more reviews.