A New Look

Part 2

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Summary: Trying to get answers from Chuck about the mysterious Janice proves a little more difficult than Sarah would prefer!

"Janice? Janice is uhh… Janice is-"

"Chuck!? Is that you!?" Interrupted a female voice before Chuck could get any further and making Sarah a little on the annoyed side!

Both turned towards the source of the voice and its owner being one Lou Palone. "Oh, Lou!" Exclaimed Chuck in surprise.

Sarah watched as the two hugged and jealousy stirred within. "Wow, I can't believe the curls are gone, Chuck!"

"Yeah, I know, I can barely believe it half the time either. Leaves my ears feeling pretty cold too."

"Aww, I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure they'll get used to things real soon."

"I thought you two weren't on speaking terms?" Sarah asked of the two in annoyance.

Lou sent a scowl her way as Chuck put his beanie back on. "Oh, we weren't for the longest time but we ended up running into each other a couple months ago and things went from there. Even brought back 'The Chuck' because of it." She told the Blonde with a wink towards a certain Nerd.

A wink she damn well knew was going to annoy Sarah! "Best decision ever made." He said happily as that was a damn good sandwich!

Holding in a growl that would have made Casey approve of, Sarah asked a burning question. "How come you never told me about this, Chuck?"

And why was it only now that she was learning of this!? Casey, I swear to God if you knew!

Chuck shrugged. "Well, its not like we're back together. Just friends is all."

"Not for my lack of trying for more though." Added Lou with a look of lust towards him and stirring the pot even further.

A nervous chuckle escaped her ex. "Well, I'd better get back to the Deli. Make sure you come by soon, Chuck!"

"I will!"

Smiling at him, Lou made her leave with an extra sway of her hips and was quite confident Chuck was watching. Sarah unhappily yelling out his name and him yelling out 'ow!' only confirmed that and it made her smile even wider. "What was that for!?" Chuck asked somewhat indignantly as he rubbed on his arm.

"You know what that was for!" Retorted Sarah unhappily with a glare.

"No, I don't think so, Sarah. So you might have to help me out a little here as I'm a bit confused."

"You've been talking to Lou behind my back! Why wouldn't you tell me about that when it could be a security risk!? And you still haven't told me who Janice is!"

Chuck could only stare at her for a long moment and trying not to think too hard about this whole thing where feelings were concerned. "I didn't think I needed to tell you Lou and I were talking again! And security risk? Come on! Do you even hear yourself right now? I promise you that there is no security risk. You know as well as I do that Major John Casey wouldn't let there be one."

"CASEY KNEW!?"

He flinched at the sound of her raised voice and took a couple of steps back. "Uhh… Yeah? He uhh, he never told you?"

"NO! NO HE DID NOT!"

Casey was SO gonna get his ass kicked by her! "Maybe it just slipped his mind?" Suggested Chuck but even he didn't quite believe that!

And before Sarah could provide a response of her own to that and try to get things back on track, they were interrupted yet again. This time by Jeff, Lester, and Morgan, all of whom were very happy to see and have Chuck back again! And somehow, someway, the foursome ended up in a deep conversation about sandwiches of all things! I think now I know how Casey feels about this subject.

"BOYS!" She yelled out several minutes into the conversation and causing them all to stop and look at her.

"As… Interesting as this conversation is, could you please have it some other time? As my Chuck and I need some alone time."

"That's what motel rooms are for if you really want alone time with him." Jeff bluntly stated and both Chuck and Morgan face palmed themselves.

"Normally I would reprimand you for such words, Jeffrey, but even I must admit you have a perfectly valid point. Furthermore, the two of you do have your own accomodations that can be used for your… Alone time." Lester said with a smirk on his face.

Sarah scowled unhappily at the trio. "If you three aren't gone in the next five seconds, I will leave you three horribly traumatized until the end of your days."

The tone of her voice and the look on her face scared the ever loving Hell out of the trio and got the Hell out of dodge. "Wow, I think Casey might need to take some tips from you." Remarked Chuck in amusement and a slight amount of awe.

Naturally, Sarah was anything but amused as she fixed her favorite Nerd a glare. Said glare making him back up again. "You know, you STILL haven't told me who Janice is, Chuck!"

"You're really cute when you're jealous." Teased the good Nerd.

Plus, it made him happy that she wasn't faking the jealousy either! "You do know its an extremely bad idea to mess with a well trained CIA agent, correct?"

Chuck couldn't help the grin on his face as he nodded. "Oh, I do. But I've got every confidence you won't hurt me. Too much."

"Ugh!"

He snickered as she crossed her arms and glared at him, hoping it would bring him into line like a good little Chuck! But then he smiled that smile Sarah loved a lot, the one that melted her like she was a teenaged love sick girl instead of a well trained CIA agent and made her feel he created that smile specifically for her. Cautiously, Chuck stepped up to her with that smile on his face and placed his hands on her shoulders. "Sarah, Janice is just a friend, okay? And she's Tyler's hair stylist. Even though we are only a cover couple, you have nothing to worry about in any way, I promise."

"Is she a Brunette?" She asked while hating the damn phrase known as 'cover couple'!

"Absolutely not." Lied her Chuck.

Of course, he also had lied about him and Janice being strictly friends as a thing or two had happened a time or two but Sarah didn't need to know about any of that. After all, it was his business and he was allowed some privacy, darn it! Hopefully she'll never find out I lied as I will likely be in a lot of pain!

Oh Chuck, how much of a fool do you take me for? You don't have to lie about her being a Brunette! But fine, we'll play it your way, for now.

"Okay, sweetie, I believe you." Sarah told him softly and kissed him on the lips as she hugged him.

Not particularly giving a damn about certain things as she enjoyed the hug they were currently having. Chuck likewise was feeling the same way about the hug between them. Now… I wonder how long I can keep my tattoo a secret from her and Ellie?

Author's Notes: How long indeed? And damn did I have fun writing this one!