A/N: Well, I'm surprised that I was lucky enough to find the time to do this chapter in such a short period. I don't know if I'll have the same chance again for the next one, but I'll try. Enjoy.

Roger

P.S. This chapter also merits a "warning" for adult content. Read at your own risk.

CHAPTER 16

The sunlight coming in through the bedroom window awoke Ryan. He slowly opened his eyes, which showed signs of confusion. He wasn't aware of his surroundings. Then he remembered what happened last night. Was it all a dream? He looked over to see Calleigh sleeping peacefully next to him. During the night, she had moved over to the other side of the bed and was now sleeping on her side, facing Ryan. She looked so beautiful lying there. Ryan exhaled, glad to know that what happened last night wasn't a dream at all. Ryan felt like the luckiest man alive. He couldn't believe that he was lying next to what he thought was the most beautiful woman in the world. He reached over to brush the hair away that was covering her face. He couldn't help but run his hand through her hair. His touch stirred Calleigh awake. She looked up to see Ryan smiling at her, the touch of his hand felt soothing to Calleigh. "Good morning," he said. "Mornin', handsome." Calleigh purred, as she moved back over to lie next to Ryan. "What time is it?" Ryan looked over at the alarm clock. "It's 8:17." Calleigh lifted herself up to Ryan to kiss him. "Did you sleep well?" "It was probably the most relaxing sleep I had in ages." Answered Ryan, as he kissed her. "How about yourself?" "Ryan, I can't tell you the last time I felt so content." Calleigh laid back down, resting her head on his chest. Ryan reached up to stroke her hair again. Calleigh smiled. The silence was broken by the sound of Calleigh's phone going off on the nightstand next to Ryan. "Can you get that for me?" Calleigh asked him. "Tell whoever it is that I'll call them back in an hour." "Are you sure?" Ryan reached for the phone as Calleigh nodded. He lifted the phone off of the receiver. "Hello?"

"Well, Detective Wolfe. I didn't expect to get you when I called for Calleigh." "Oh, shit." Ryan muttered as he realized that the person calling was Horatio. Calleigh sat up after hearing the tone of Ryan's voice. "Who is it?" Ryan placed his hand over the receiver. "It's H." Calleigh reached over and took the phone from Ryan. "Horatio?" Ryan sat and looked at Calleigh while she talked. "Yes. Yes. I'm fine. Yeah, I turned my cellphone off last night. No, I don't mind you calling my home number. Sure, I can be there. In about 2 hours? Ok. Yeah, I'll bring him too. Well, thank you. See you soon. Bye." Calleigh handed the phone back to Ryan. "Horatio needs the both of us to come into the lab today." "What for?" Ryan asked as he placed the phone back on the receiver. "I.A. wants us to come in and give a deposition on a case they're working on." Calleigh replied as she got out of bed. She walked around the bed and sat down next to Ryan. "Obviously, we both need to shower before we leave." "You can go first," Ryan interjected. "I'm fine in waiting." Calleigh placed her hand on Ryan's leg. "No, Ryan. You're taking one with me." Ryan's face lit up. "Let's go," he said.

The two walked down the hall and into the bathroom. Calleigh reached into the shower to turn it on as Ryan came up behind her and gently started kissing the back of her neck. Her body trembled at the touch of his lips running up and around her neck to her ear, where he then placed his lips around her earlobe and gently sucked on it. "Ryan," Calleigh spoke in a shaky voice, trying to catch her breath. "Wait until we're in the shower." "I don't want to wait." Ryan whispered into her ear, before returning to her earlobe, gently nibbling it as he reached around with his hands, gently squeezing both of her breasts. Calleigh felt like she was going to faint from his touch, her body aching for more. She could feel herself getting wet. She broke free of Ryan's touch and stepped into the shower. He quickly followed her inside. "Where was I?" Ryan asked as his lips met Calleigh's; the warm water from the showerhead engulfing the two of them. Calleigh reached down and stroked Ryan as he leaned forward and placed his hands under her butt and gently lifted her up. Bracing her against the shower wall, he entered Calleigh as she wrapped her legs around his waist. She placed her arms around his neck as he slowly went deeper and deeper inside of her. Calleigh softly moaned as Ryan started to go faster with every thrust, finally giving one final thrust as he climaxed. He quickly reached over to grab the shower rod to steady himself from his knees going weak. He kissed Calleigh deeply as he lowered her back down onto the floor of the shower. She kissed his chest as he put his arms around her and rested his chin on the top of her head. They stood together quietly, for about a minute; embracing each other as the water fell all around them.

Calleigh lifted her head up. "Ryan?" Ryan looked down at Calleigh. "Yes?" "Do you think you can put up with me in the long run?" "Cal, I made it this far, didn't I?" Ryan said, jokingly. Calleigh gave him a playful shove. "No, I'm serious. You know how I can be sometimes." "Yes, I do know," answered Ryan as he remembered times when he and Calleigh would work on a case together and when he didn't 'follow protocol', he would end up getting an earful from Calleigh. He looked into her eyes. "Calleigh, if I had let something like that bother me, I obviously wouldn't be where I am right now. I fell in love with you the way you are. In fact, I'm still wondering how you put up with me." "Who says that I do?" Calleigh grinned. "Bitch." Ryan muttered as he rolled his eyes. The two laughed and then kissed each other. Calleigh reached for the soap. "We need to finish up before we run out of hot water." She lathered up and handed the soap to Ryan. "Will you get my back?" "With pleasure." Ryan said as Calleigh turned her back towards him. He started slowly, rubbing the tops of her shoulders, and then moved down her back. She bit her lower lip; the touch of his hands in contact with her skin made her quiver with excitement. She couldn't believe how easy he turned her on. It surprised her that he was first man to make her feel so connected with her emotions. Ryan finished and stepped aside so she could rinse off. As he reached for the soap he just placed in the dish, she stopped him. "No," Calleigh said as she reached for the soap herself. "I want to wash you. All of you."

Ryan snickered as Calleigh saw the look on his face. "Don't laugh! It's always been a fantasy of mine to scrub down a hot guy." "A hot guy? Where?" Ryan asked as he looked over Calleigh's shoulder. "Don't be foolish, Ryan. I think you're hot. Step back from the water." Calleigh took the soap and started rubbing down Ryan's body. She ran her hands all over his chest, then reached down and scrubbed his penis. Ryan felt himself becoming erect again from her touch. Calleigh gave him a devilish look before breaking eye contact to crouch down and run her hands down his legs, covering them with soap. "Turn around." Said Calleigh as she stood back up. Ryan turned around and Calleigh kissed the middle of his back softly before running soap across it. She couldn't help but smile. She had only wanted to do this for so long and now it was finally happening. She stepped aside. "Ok, time to rinse." Just as Ryan was about to turn around, she reached out with her hand to one of his buttcheeks and pinched it. Her action caused Ryan to jump slightly. "What did you do that for?" He faced Calleigh. "I couldn't help it," Calleigh spoke as she giggled. "You have a cute butt. I couldn't resist." "Well, ok." Ryan answered. "But I may have to punish you for it later." "I'm counting on it, handsome." Calleigh replied as she leaned up to kiss him. Ryan stepped into the water as Calleigh looked at his butt again. She was about to reach out for another pinch before she heard the words "Don't even think about it" come from Ryan's mouth as he rinsed off. Calleigh snickered to herself from Ryan being able to read her mind. Ryan reached up and turned the water off. Opening the curtain, he grabbed Calleigh's towel and handed it to her as he reached for his.

"Are you doing anything tonight?" Calleigh asked as she wrapped the towel around her hair. "Yeah, I have plans for tonight." Ryan answered, as he handed Calleigh another towel. "Oh. That's too bad." Calleigh could not help but sound disappointed. She was hoping to spend the weekend with Ryan. Ryan stepped out of the tub and reached out for Calleigh's hand. "Cal, my plans were to take you out to dinner and have you stay at my place tonight." "They were?" Calleigh suddenly was now cheerful again; her change in mood not lost on Ryan. He helped her out of the tub. "Now, I don't know if you can handle having me around for two nights in a row." He said with a somewhat sarcastic tone. Calleigh rolled her eyes and let out a fake laugh. "You know I'm not sick of you. I would love to stay at your place tonight." "That's wonderful." Ryan replied, as he wrapped his towel around his waist. "Is there anywhere in particular you want to go to dinner?" "I don't need to tell you Ryan. You pick the place. Now we better hurry up and get dressed. I don't want H. calling back and asking why we're late." Calleigh pulled him down to her, giving him a sensual kiss. "Why don't you make reservations while I get dressed? I'll go out to your car and get your clean clothes so you don't have to put your dirty ones back on." Calleigh left the bathroom as Ryan went over to the sink to comb his hair. Walking out into the living room, he flipped through the yellow pages until he got to the one page that was used to being opened to from time to time. Calling the number, he heard a voice that he knew personally.

"Hello and thank you for calling Lombardi's," the voice on the other line said.

to be continued…