Say Something
By: mj0621
Disclaimer and stuff in first chappy…oh, and I don't own any song that's in here…
Author's Notes: Reviews and PMs I get in this fic say that I should continue…guys it's a WiP…its not oneshot…to clear things out…sorry it took me a long time to update…here's chap two…after loads of chocolate and water gone…seriously, I had a writer's block in all of my fic and my laziness overpowering me…thanks to some guys/pals/buddies(sparkyCSI, Diamond Sorceress, JacobedRose, bytie/byte366, Technomousy and all the people who helped and reviewed) there who help me get my lazy butt moving…you inspire me guys!...btw, did I tell you playing Agatha Christie is addicting (after all CSI games)?...lol hehe ok! Ok! I get the point! On to the next chappy(which is my first fic to have a song in it)…lemme say this….Smacked and M&Ms rule!
Chapter Two: Bets, Eating, Drinking and Dancing: B.E.D.s!
Flack paid the cab and walked towards the apartment door. He hastily knocked on the Oak door that was opened by a surprised man.
"Flack! What in the –"
"Hello to you too Hawkes…"
"I'm sorry, come in." the CSI said as he opened the door wide enough for his friend to enter. "Do you want anything? Coffee, beer?"
"No thanks. I'm doing business here." Flack said with a grin.
"Ok, what's up?"
Flack sat on the sofa and said "You wanna make money while you're sick?"
"Ok, I'm all ears."
"Remember the bet?"
"Which bet?"
"The bet that's been going on for years?...ok, exaggerating there…for months already."
Hawkes beamed. "you know, I may know which but you have to be elaborate."
"Who else? Stella and Mac and Danny and Lindsay!...Wait, there are other bets going on in the lab?"
"Never mind that. Ok, hooking 'em up?"
"Yeah."
"How?"
"They went out for drinks so…" Flack said as he shrugged.
"Wait? Why didn't you come?"
"I have my own plans for the night."
"Ah…Ms. Myterious is bored tonight huh?"
"A guy's gotta do what a guy suppose to do."
"Ok, how will we know who's the winner?"
"That would be obvious tomorrow right?" They both exchanged mischievous smirks.
"I bet they won't."
"I bet they will." Flack was so sure.
"You're on! Still fifty?"
"Still fifty."
"You sure you only want fifty?"
Flack got up and headed for the door. "Uhuh. If this goes my way, I will have ten bucks in my pocket."
"Ten? I thought-?"
Flack waved his hand without looking back at his friend. "You'll know. Bye."
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Stella met Lindsay in the parking lot with bag swinging in her hand. "Hey."
"Hey!...So, where are we going?"
"I have no idea."
"So Mac's coming?" Lindsay asked rather astonished.
"Yeah…"
Lindsay grins at her "You really amaze me how you can push Mac around."
"Push is a little bit harsh don't you think?" she said as she giggled.
Stella answered "Is it?" then she joins in giggling.
/Ain't that smile cute or what/
Danny puts an arm around Lindsay's shoulder. "See Montana! I told ya you'll enjoy it. And to think we're not even starting."
-This jerk just won't stop!-
Lindsay shrugged Danny's arm off her. "Just zip it…"
Stella bit her lip to suppress her laugh. "I see you're still having the argument."
/She's so gorgeous when she does that./
Mac steeped beside Stella with hands in his pockets. "Yes, and it's really amusing when you watch them."
"Aw Mac! Come on, not you too!" Danny groaned.
-Amusing! What the heck is Mac talking about?-
He's right…as much as they deny it…it doesn't make it less true.
Stella looked at Mac. "Shall we? I can't wait to get a drink."
Mac gave her an amused look with his barely there smile and Stella responded with her own which he thought was alluring.
The 'bickering duo' stared at them.
-I envy their relationship…one hell of a relationship. Not what I have with this jerk here…why am I even doing thinking what relationship I have with him!-
/How does Mac do that/
On their was to the mysterious location they're headed, Lindsay asked to no one in particular, "Where are we going?...and why do I get to seat here with him?" pointing her thumb to Danny.
Stella turned around to answer her. "I refuse to seat back…specially when two guys overpower us in front."
"Why not me?"
Danny interrupted Stella with his own answer "She might get jealous coz you're the one next to Mac, Montana."
Mac can't help but to chuckle. /Jealous eh/
Chuckle all you want Taylor.
"Stella…" Lindsay stated as she thumped Stella's shoulder "don't worry, I have no plan…and Mac's not my type. No offense Mac."
"None taken."
Stella was blushing furiously and it didn't go unnoticed by the CSIs behind her. "Who said anything about jealousy!"
Payback…
Then she smirked "Besides, Danny's your type Linds…"
"Heck no!" she defended.
"You really hate me Montana huh?" Danny pouted.
Lindsay shook her head. "Nah…try loath…"
Hooking this two up will be a piece of cake.
-This is crazy…why did I even agreed to come…-
/Darn charms…no good if it ain't workin'! well, at least I get to win a bet./
/Jealous? Stella?...really? Does this mean- wait…no…don't go there…/
As Mac parked in a free spot, Stella immediately recognized the place…Danny saw Stella's reaction and sensed war. He grabbed Lindsay's arm to let the two superiors go first.
"What the hell are you-" Lindsay started but Danny cut her off by laying a finger on her lips.
"Shh Montana. Just wait and watch." Lindsay slapped his hand. "Ouch!"
"You gotta be kidding Mac!"
"No I'm not. Don't worry…I told you I got this."
"You didn't have to…"
Mac just gave her a non-committed shrug.
Lindsay leaned towards Danny and whispered "What's that all about?"
Danny turned towards her and filled it out for her. "This place is called Rakuza. A place with great meals, lively dancefloor and awesome drinks…only for reservation…which is hard…well, with Mac, it's not. I hope you know how to dance Linds."
-Linds? Is that right?-
"So that means its not the kind of place you use your pennies, nickels and dimes eh?"
Danny nodded then they turned again to their superiors.
"Mac really…" Mac leaned and whispered in her ear which made her hold her breath unconsciously. "Just indulge…for me."
The duo beside them dropped their jaws.
/Whoa! Now that's what I call worthy of a picture! Priceless/
-Now something's definitely between these two!-
Mac turned towards them. "Hey, I know you like the place…but someone here is getting cranky about getting a drink so…shall we?" He received a not so gentle slap from his partner.
"Oh, yeah…she is alright! Let's get goin' then!...Montana?"
"You are such a pain in the neck you know that?"
"Yeah. I know."
Sitting on their table, Danny's eyes wondered around the place and saw someone by the bar. He has to know if he was right so he excused himself and walked over towards the bar.
Stella said while they watch him "Linds, I think he's gonna pick up a girl."
"So what?" Mac grinned as Stella answered "You don't mind?"
"Mind what? Danny and a girl from a bar? Heck no…"
Stella nodded to Mac. "She said no." Mac, again avoiding any retort from either women, just shrugged and chuckled lightly.
"What!"
-Damn, I hate it when I'm left in the dark…I hate when they gang up on me…this two…urgh…-
"Nothing!" but that didn't convince her.
"I'm being framed here!"
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Danny ordered a beer from the bartender and sat. He observed the girl on his right and made his move…
"C.C.? I mean, Carla?"
The girl turned around hastily as her nickname was acknowledged. "Danny! Danny Messer? Oh my gosh! How are ya?" she shook the arm of the guy beside her. "Uncle! Look! Danny!" Carla unexpectedly flung her arms around him and the two lady CSIs saw it.
"Danny IS fast! Born charmer I suppose?" Stella turned to Mac and Lindsay mumbled "Whatever."
Stella pointed at the accused "Jealous!" Mac suppressed his laugh.
"Of what?"
"Jealous Danny found a girl while you're around…are you?"
"Stella, I said it before and I'll say it again, heck no!" The duo just shook their heads showing they're still unconvinced. Lindsay just sighed.
-This is so hopeless!-
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"Danny my boy! You sure have grown! I thought you already forgot us!"
"No sir, never. How are you guys?"
"Good…good…you? Got a job?"
"I'm fine sir. Yes, I have…a CSI sir."
"Nice goin' Dan! Uncle here was just wondering 'bout ya."
"I see you're fine C.C.! nurse I believe?"
"Yep. Clinic downtown. Going big huh?"
"Yeah. I'm really glad I saw you guys. You've been missed!"
"You too my boy! Family friends forever. F3. That's what your parents always say. Remember, if you need anything just tell us. Right C.C.?"
"Uhuh, Anything for my pal!"
Danny thought for a second then smiled. "Actually, there is something."
"what is it Dan?"
"Mr. Courtney, you still single?"
The man returned his smile with his own. "Yep. Why''d you ask?"
"Can you help me win a bet?"
"Ah! I think I know where you're up to. Last time your teacher. Who's the next victim of Danny's cupid game? Gimme the brief profile son."
"Yes sir. Ok, see the table by the corner? The three persons?"
"Go on…"
"Mac, Stella and Linsday. All CSIs. Mac is our supervisor and Stella's his right hand both detectives. And Lindsay, one with the straight hair, newbie."
"Continue…"
"I need to hook up Mac and Stella tonight without them knowing."
"Lemme get this straight Dan, you want us to help you hook up your supervisor and his right hand slash bosses which are detectives?"
Danny was worried at that moment feeling that they wouldn't agree.
"Ok then my boy. I have an idea."
After a quick preview over the 'plan', they agreed.
"I can't thank you enough sir! C.C.!"
"Sure thing pal!"
"But my boy, one thing."
"Anything sir."
"Come on over on Thanksgiving."
"Sure sir. Wouldn't miss it for the world."
"Ok, let me discuss something with C.C. You go back to your table to avoid them being suspicious. You know the drill. Don't worry about a thing." He thumped Danny's shoulder then C.C. suddenly kissed him on his cheek.
"See ya!" Danny smiled and walked away blushing.
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The guys were talking about an old case when Danny walked in and sat beside Lindsay, facing Mac. Mac looked at him and saw his red face whilst Lindsay scuttled away from him.
"Is that lipstick on your cheek Messer?" Stella asked slyly.
Danny quickly got a tissue and wiped his cheek.
Mac said "Ten minutes. Not bad. You got the girl, her number and kiss. I gotta say, I'm impressed."
"You the man Dan!" Stella cheered.
"You are such a player Messer."
Danny gave Lindsay a look. "No, I ain't Montana."
"Yeah right." He stared at her. /What's up with her/
Stella piped in "Shall we order?"
"Yes please." Lindsay averted Danny's glare.
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Music filled the whole building as the gang finished eating.
"This is where the party starts. I'm going to get some drinks. What do you guys want?"
Danny grinned. "I dare us to have beer."
"Accepted. Beer it is then!"
/I always get dragged in things like this./
"Wait …I-" Lindsay stuttered.
"Cool it Montana. You''re off tomorrow so if you don't drink, you're safe from H.A.W."
"H.A.W.!" Mac and Lindsay wondered.
"Hangover at Work. Right Mac?"
"Leave me out of that." Mac turned to Stella who was talking to the bartender.
"Six bottles of beer please."
"Jack, put in on my tab."
Stella turned around to the man to her left.
"You didn't have to."
"But I wanted to. Michael Courtney. Call me Mike."
"Uh, Stella. Stella Bonasera." She said as she took his hand and shook it.
"Here ya go miss." Jack the bartender said as he offered the bottles to Stella.
"Uh, listen, I don't do this often but I just can't let a beautiful woman pass in front of me…"
Lindsay looked towards Stella. "Hey, some guy's flirtin' with Stella..-" By the time she faced Mac he was long gone…towards the bar. /I told myself I won't let any guy come near her…not while I'm around./
Lindsay arched her brow "What's with Mac?"
Danny watched as the scene unfolded itself. "Lemme tell you something about Mac. He's quite protective-possessive…especially with Stel."
"You know what? I think you're on to something there Messer."
Danny again lay his arm around Lindsay's shoulder. "Yeah? What may that be Montana?"
Lindsay shoved him away. "Geroff Messer."
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"Stella would you…"
"Excuse me, uh, Stella, I'll help you with those." Mac offered to her as he grabbed four bottles and looked at the surprised guy. "Oh, sorry…don't mind me…Stel."
Stella slipped her arm around his "Uh, Mike this is Mac-"
"Oh! Geesh…I'm sorry…I didn't know…ok, I'll be on my way…those are still on me though." He pointed at the bottles.
Mac gave him a small smile. "You didn't have to."
"I insist. You two enjoy yourselves."
"Uh, thanks Mike." Stella was now a bit uncomfortable with the situation and was eager to leave.
She literally dragged Mac away from the bar. "Thanks for the save."
"Don't mention it. Did he bother you? You looked uneasy there for a while."
"Well, for a minute I was….he's ok. Really kind of him to pay for these."
A hint of jealousy was seen in his eyes which he immediately withdrew.
"Which brings it to my question, six? What you gonna do? Drink the two extras?"
Stella dismissed the emotion she saw in him and released his arm. "Nah…"
"So Mac, did you scare the guy?" Danny asked innocently.
"Funny Danny, did Lindsay scare you?" Stella retorted as she offered the beer.
Lindsay was having second thoughts about grabbing hers.
"Come on Montana, one won't hurt. Besides, that's a dare."
Mac was just staring at Stella as she smiles encouraging Lindsay to take a sip.
/God, she's so gorgeous. No wonder other guys chase her around./
-I'm going to regret this if I got called in tomorrow.-
"See? Ain't that bad eh Montana?" as he started drinking his.
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Minutes later after finishing her second bottle, Lindsay was already little somber when she heard the song…
Come on
You wouldn't be afraid of a little pussycats
Huh
Would you
Im telling ya loosen up my buttons babe (uh huh)
But you keep frontin babe (uh)
Say what you gon' do to me (uh huh)
But i see nothin' (uh)
Typical, hardly the type although
I like him physical, dont leave me askin for more
Im a sexy mama
Who knows just how to get what I wanna
What i wanna do is bring this on ya
That backup the things that I told ya
You been sayin all the right things all along
But I can't seem to get you over here to help take this off
Baby can't you see
How these clothes are fittin on me
And the heat comin from this beat
Im about to blow, I dont think you know
"Oh my gosh I love this song! Stella we have to dance!"
"Lindsay…you ok?"
"Come on Stel!" Lindsay grabbed Stella's arm and dragged her into the dance floor with other people who were too dancing.
"She's gonna have a hangover alright. You're responsible Danny."
"ME!"
"You made her drink…am I clear Messer?"
"Yes sir!"
The two men can't help but to watch their partner who were enjoying themselves to the tunes…then another song played which made the guys more…wanting…
Oh
baby when you talk like that
You make a woman go mad
So be wise
and keep on
Reading the signs of my body
And Im on
tonight
You know my hips dont lie
And Im starting to feel
its right
All the attraction, the tension
Dont you see baby,
this is perfection
Hey Girl, I can see your body moving
And
its driving me crazy
And I didnt have the slightest idea
Until
I saw you dancing
And when you walk up on the dance
floor
Nobody cannot ignore the way you move your body, girl
And
everything so unexpected - the way you right and left it
So you
can keep on shaking it
/She drives me insane…the way she moves her body makes me want to feel her soft chiseled body even more…/
/If she sways her hips more I might loose it…I might not control it anymore…damn…now that's what her body looks like./
Unconsciously licking their lips and tiny beads of sweat slowly dropping, the guys just controlled themselves as they watch the women of their lives dance and drink their last gulps of alcohol.
I
could feel it from the start,
Couldn't stand to be apart.
Something 'bout you caught my eye,
Something moved me deep
inside!
Don't know what you did boy but
You had it and i've
been hooked ever since.
told my mother, my brother, my sister and
my friends
told the others, my lovers, both past and present
tense.
That everytime i see you everything starts making sense.
Just do your thang honey!
Ain't no other man, can
stand up next to you
Ain't no other man on the planet does what
you do
(what you do).
You're the kinda guy, a girl finds in a
blue moon.
You got soul, you got class.
You got style, with
your badass - oh yeah!
Ain't no other man its true - alright -
Ain't no other man but you.
Never thought I'd be alright. No, no, no! Till you came and changed my life. Yeah, yeah, yeah! What was cloudy now is clear! Yeah, yeah! You're the light that I needed. You got what I want boy, and I want it! So keep on givin' it up!
Tell your mother, your brother, your sister, and your friends. Tell the others, your lovers, better not be present tense. Cause I want everyone to know that you are mine and no one else's!
Break it down now!
Ain't no other, ain't, ain't no other! (other)
Ain't no other, ain't, ain't no other LOVER!
Ain't no other,
I, I, I need no other!
Ain't no other man but you!
Ohhhh!
you are there when I'm a mess
talked me down from every
ledge
give me strength boy you're the best
you're the
only one who's ever passed every test
As the song played and people were dancing with the tune, Danny made a decision…
"Mac, you mind? I wanna dance with 'em."
"Nah…you go and enjoy…" Mac smirked as the young man who was like him walked towards their colleagues.
"Excuse me, Mac?"
Mac turned around and saw Mike. "Hey. Come and seat down."
"I'll be here for a minute anyway?"
"Want to tell Stella something?"
Mike laughed. "No, actually, I want to tell YOU something."
Mac raised brows in confusion. "Excuse me?"
"I just wanna tell ya that you might wanna make a move on Stella bud. Just a friendly advice."
Mac replied bitterly "Why? I mean… What made you say that?"
"She's waitin' for ya mate. She likes you. Obviously."
"Huh?"
"Trust me I know. I don't intend to take her away from you. I just want to see people happy with their loved ones… you might loose your chance ya know? Besides, you love her too."
Mac fell silent and looked at Stella who was laughing at Danny and Lindsay. He was about to ask the enigmatic man and turned but he was already gone.
/You heard the guy. Make your move or loose it. He said it…she feels something for you why be afraid? You told yourself that you moved on…it's time for you to love again Taylor. Maybe this is another chance for you…to be happy once again./
As if the DJ heard his thoughts, the music turned mellow and that is when he knew this was the time…
Beauty
queen of only eighteen
She had some trouble with herself
He was
always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else
I
drove for miles and miles
And wound up at your door
I've had
you so many times but somehow
I want more
I don't mind
spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look
for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay
awhile
And she will be loved
She will be loved
Danny swallowed hard and followed his guts as he saw Mac come closer to their place. "Lindsay, will you dance with me?"
-Lindsay! …damn…I'm drunk and I'm a mushy mess…how could I say no to this guy?-
"Sure…I hope ya won't step on my foot Messer." He just laughed in response.
Danny led the dance away from a grinning Stella. "See you later then!"
How sweet is that!
Stella was about to return to their table when Mac blocked her path.
"Can I have this dance?"
He's so darn sweet! How can I refuse?
"Sure." His arms snaked around her hips as her wrapped his neck. Electricity felt between them…
/Make your damn move Taylor./
Tap
on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I
know I tend to get insecure
It doesn't matter anymore
It's
not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves
us along
My heart is full and my door's always open
You can
come anytime you want
I don't mind spending everyday
Out
on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the
broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will
be loved
She will be loved
I know where you hide
Alone
in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I
know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and begs me to
catch her every time she falls
"Stella…I…"
Is he trying to tell me what I think he is?
"Mac, just tell me…" she bit her lip anxiety flowing all over her body.
Mac took a deep breath and slowly lessening the space between their faces.
"Mac…you sure…I don't know if…" she searched his Sapphire eyes for the answer she's been longing.
"Just indulge…for me…" Mac cupped her cheek with his right hand and he kisses her for the first time…the kiss longed for so long…full of untold stories…
"Aherm…"
Stella pulled away an looked at the pair behind them.
"Sorry to interrupt the long awaited kiss but people are staring at ya and you stepped on my foot…"
"Sorry Danny…"
Mac growled "Let them stare…"
Stella leaned in closer, then whispered"Let's take this somewhere private shall we?"
He took the chance to smell her melon scented hair… and answered "Your place? Or Mine?"
"Anywhere…" she answered then she kissed his cuddly cheek.
Mac turned to the young dancing pair. "Danny, you got Lindsay?"
"Don't worry 'bout a thing. I got her…"
"We're gonna split now so…" Stella said then winked at Danny.
Besides, I already know I won the bet…
"Sure…"
"Don't worry I already paid…"
"Haha Mac, thanks anyway…"
"Yeah Mac…thanks…I enjoyed the place…now you go do the thing you're gonna do with Stella or something…"
"No more beers for Miss Monroe here, got it Danny?"
"Yes ma'am! Good night guys! Thanks again Mac!"
"Yeah Macky!"
Mac shook his head "She's drunk alright."
Stella snuggled up to his chest while walking and said "Well, that certainly made her loose a bit."
Not to mention won me a bet…
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It
just takes a little bit of this
A little bit of that
It started
with a kiss
Now we're up to bat
A little bit of laughs
A
little bit of pain
I'm telling you, my babe
It's all in the
game of love
This,
whatever you make it to be
Sunshine set on this cold lonely sea
So
please baby try and use me for what I'm good for
It ain't sayin'
goodbye that's knocking down the door of your candy store
It's
all in this game of love
You roll me
Control me
Console
me
Please hold me
You guide me
Divide me
Into what...
"Hey Montana…"
"Do you have a low IQ level or something?" she said in a drunken slur and continued "Why do you keep calling me Montana? Dammit my name's Lindsay! Why Danny? Don't you respect me?" Suddenly tears came rolling on her cheeks, her trying to pull away from the dancing position they are in. Danny fought back and kept her even closer than their first position…
"Lindsay, I respect you. I don't mean to hurt you..I just like teasin' you know…they say guys tease the girls they like…that's true…slightly… I don't like you Linds…I love you…"
Lindsay suddenly stopped pulling away and stared at him. "I must be really drunk…I'm hearing things…"
"Lindsay I love you!"
"Ok, I'm not the only one who's drunk…no more for you Messer."
"Damn, I love you Linds…" Danny pulled and gave her an intimate kiss.
-Is this real? Am I dreaming? Danny Messer is kissing me? He said he loves me…three times!-
"Damn you Danny…it took you forever to tell me why…" she finally kissed him back as she feigned to be angry.
"Sorry…no more games from now on…"
"Nah…I would also like some fun Messer." Lindsay flirtingly murmured.
"Then let's bring this somewhere else shall we Lindsay?"
Lindsay pulled him out of the crowd and said "Call me Montana."
Make me feel good, yeah
So
please tell me why don't you come around no more
Cause right now
I'm dying outside the door of your loving store
It's
all in this game of love
It's all in the game of love
Yeah, in
the game of love
Roll
me
Control me
Please hold me
(make me feel good, yeah)
/I got the girl of my dreams and I won my bet…how lucky am I/
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Ok! Please review! That one's long…to make up for the long update…last one's coming up…tell me if you wanna see it…thanks! –mj(wgf)