A/N: I'm glad people seem to like the story. I know this chapter is short and I will do my best to get another one up soon. I'm re-reading it as I go along and making small changes. Thanks for the reviews they are always appreciated!
Chapter 2-Keeping it a Secret
December 27, 2001
For the passed two weeks Ty and Alex had been spending a lot of time together. Alex was over Ty's apartment almost every night after their shifts. Their relationship had progressed to a sexual one. They still spent time talking. Sometimes a call would rub Alex the wrong way and she would need to talk about something. Ty was there anytime she needed him to be. Alex didn't want anyone knowing about their relationship because of the circumstances and her own personal feelings. It's not that she didn't want to be with Ty, it was Carlos. Carlos was Ty's roommate and Alex's partner at work. She was nervous about what his reaction would be. She tried to be gone before Carlos got home from a double or woke up in the mornings.
"DAMN IT!" Carlos yelled as he ran into the birdcage again. His scream woke both Alex and Ty.
"It was just Carlos, he ran into the birdcage again," Ty explained.
"He's home? Why didn't you wake me?" Alex questioned nervously.
"It's alright, he'll be leaving soon."
"You sure?"
"Yeah, it's Monday, he's got class. I'm starting to remember his schedule."
Ty's statement put Alex at ease. She again buried her head into the pillow.
"So what would be the harm in him finding out about this anyway?" Ty questioned Alex about her reasons for not wanting anyone to know about the relationship.
"What?" Alex was a bit taken back by his question.
"Remind me why we have to have this big secret, I don't get it," Ty said rolling over on to his back.
"Because he's my partner and this is my private life," Alex explained resting her head on her hand.
"I wouldn't care if Sully knew."
"Did you tell him?"
"No, I'm just saying that I wouldn't care. What's the big deal?"
Alex leaned over Ty and kissed him. That sparked Ty's interest.
"What was that?" Ty asked, interested in more.
"Let it be for now, ok?"
"Well maybe my silence could be bought," Ty responded with a mischievous smile on his face.
"Carlos is home."
"So we'll have to be quiet."
"Can you?"
"Is that a challenge?"
Ty rolled over on top of Alex and kissed her. Luckily for them Carlos had left because they weren't real quiet. A morning of sex after a night of sex, what more could you want? After their morning go around they both fell asleep again.
The sun was coming in through the window as Alex woke up. She rolled over and looked out of it. It looked like such a nice day outside even though Alex knew the temperature wasn't going to break freezing. Alex looked over to Ty who was still sleeping. His peaceful look brought a smile to Alex's face. She leaned over and kissed his forehead, then his nose and finally his lips. Ty woke up with a moan. He liked waking up next to Alex.
"I gotta go. I have to do some things before the shift," Alex said as Ty rolled over.
"We could just call out today and spend the whole day here," Ty suggested pulling Alex down on top of him.
"As much as I like that idea, I can't. Neither can you."
"I know I had to try. I'll see you later."
Alex got dressed and gave Ty a kiss as she left. She hated leaving him, it was always the hardest part. Even though she knew she would probably see him at least once during their shift. She enjoyed that element of surprise. She never knew if he and Sully would show up on the same call.
