Disclaimer: I really don't own Law and Order Criminal Intent, even if I like to think I do.
It was easier working alone. The FBI had always treated me well. I never needed a partner. I had always solved the cases on my own. I did the interrogations on my own, and even all the paperwork. I was okay with that, it was nice. I had formed my own system and it worked pretty darn well.
Then I got moved to the Major Case squad, and I was assigned a partner, which to me, was a foreign concept.
I figured it wouldn't be too bad to have a partner, but of course he wasn't just any partner. He was the ticking time bomb Mike Logan. I had heard of him, even watched the news and saw him punch the ADA in the face. At one time he had been known throughout New York. These days the buzz about him had died off and people rarely hassled him about it. I guess he gaze new meaning to 'bygones be bygones'.
When I first met him, I was scared to work with him, and found myself even more worried when he pressed the end of a pool stick to a guy's throat on our first case. What also worried me, was his reputation as a ladies man. Other females had fallen for him, and I was scared I would as well. I didn't want that, to become another notch in his belt, so I tried to distance myself from him. Of course, that all went to hell that night we drank together. It had been a hard case, and he had retired to O'Malley's, a popular pub cops went to after work, to get some drinks and relax.
A few lustful looks and subtle touches later, I found myself in his bed. Now, I'm not saying it wasn't nice, and I'm not stating I didn't enjoy waking up with his strong arms wrapped around me, it was just kind of bothersome, scary even. I had broken one of the biggest rules ever, and slept with my partner.
What was worse, was when Logan acted like nothing had happened. I had just become another one of his one night stands. I almost hoped the marks he had left on my neck and shoulders would never fade away, so I could use them to remind him about the night we had spent together.
Of course, with everything, they faded in time, and so did my hope of ever catching his interest. I'm starting to realize that it really is hard working with someone you are attracted to, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Day in and day out I'd spend moments at a time just watching him. I had practically memorized his strong features, and had begun to notice the subtle things. I enjoyed the time of day when he would sit back in his chair and stretch, giving me a nice view of his smooth stomach. Kind of pathetic huh?
It hurts to have the only thing you want in the world around you everyday when you mean so little to them. If only you knew, Mike, how you drive me crazy.
Author's notes: I had an urge after watching last night's new episode. I think Barek and Logan make such great partners, and would make an interesting couple. Though, I don't think Logan will ever be capable of holding on to a good relationship...that's besides the point. I hope you liked this...I know it was short, but it wasn't meant to be some long thing. Please review, it makes my day better.