Chapter 1: Interrupting

It was two days until Christmas and everything was quiet, at least until Shalimar came running into the rec. room trying to get away from Brennan. Brennan was right on her tail and caught up to her when she stopped to catch her breathe. Lexa had been watching TV and was giving them heck for interrupting the movie she was watching. Jesse and Adam were at one of the safe houses trying to reboot the computer system. It was obvious how both Brennan and Shal felt about each other, but they were to chicken to admit it. Adam was generous enough to give everyone Christmas break off, but he also needed Jesse for a few days. Lexa turned off the TV and went to her room instead.

Shalimar made Brennan stop tickling her and went to say sorry to Lexa. Brennan didn't really like Lexa since he realized she was attracted to Shalimar. Shal did not notice and was telling Brennan he was crazy. Shalimar entered Lexa's room and said she was sorry but then realized that Lexa was watching the rest of the movie that her and Brennan interrupted.

Shalimar returned and went to the kitchen to get a beer from the fridge. Brennan followed but instead of a beer he got a piece of cold pizza and was going to reach for a bottle of beer, until he noticed that Shalimar had grabbed the last one.

"You took the last beer" he whined

"Well then we are just going to share this one aren't we, or are you afraid of getting girl cooties" she said before starting to laugh.

"Hahaha, give me that bottle" he replied trying to grab the bottle from Shalimar's beautifully small hands.

Shalimar pulled the bottle from Brennan's reach. She started to run away but Brennan grabbed her at her waist. She kicked him in his crouch and the words that came out of his mouth offended her.

"Oh, fuck you" he said in pain.

"Hmmm, fuck you too" she replied blowing him a kiss and running off.

It was already 11:00 at night and Lexa was already asleep. So Shalimar gave the last of the beer to Brennan before going to bed.

The next day Shalimar woke up early only to find Lexa making breakfast. It was Christmas Eve and Lexa was making eggs, bacon, ham and cheese omelet and hash browns.

"Jesse and Adam came back but they both went to sleep a few hours ago" she said finally noticing Shalimar standing there.

"Hmm, what do you want to do until then" she asked.

"Eat" Lexa answered while taking the omelet out of the pan.

Shalimar started eating since she never tried Lexa's cooking before she thought it wasn't as good as Emma's but pretty close. They both finished their breakfast and Shalimar went to the dojo to do her kata.