A/N: I never realized how hard it is to write two stories at the same time. Between this and Life Goes on I've had my hands full. This was originally supposed to be a one-shot but one chapter turned quickly into three! Hope you enjoy.
SPOILER ALERT: This story could contain potential S3 spoilers for early episodes. That's your warning!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything….sadly!
Chapter 1: Confrontation
Danny and Lindsay walked down the hallway of NYPD with Flack following closely behind them. They had just come from an interview with a suspect on their current case.
"Hey Danny, did trace come back with anything on the fibers found in the victim's mouth?" Lindsay asked the man walking beside her. She chose her word carefully. It had been two days since the mishap with her undercover assignment and Danny had been on the edge ever since.
Unfortunately it didn't work. Danny stopped abruptly and turned to face Lindsay. "Why don't you just look for yourself?" He practically shoved the file into her hands and walked hastily down the hall, leaving a very shocked Lindsay. Once the initial shock wore off Lindsay took off down the hall after him. She grabbed him by the arm and pulled him into the nearest interrogation room.
Flack just stood and smiled as the door slammed shut behind them. He found this very entertaining. Stella walked up beside him. "You think we should break them up?"
They both shook their heads in unison. "They need to confront what's going on, not to mention they need to do it together. They can't just keep ignoring the fact that something's there." Flack explained.
Stella nodded with understanding. "Maybe this will loosen the tension that has been hanging over our heads since Lindsay went undercover."
Flack smiled and turned to Stella. "Want to go grab some coffee?"
"Sure. I don't see why not." She answered. Her and Flack walked down the hallways leaving Danny and Lindsay to fend for themselves.
-----Danny/Lindsay----
"What the hell is going on with you?" Lindsay asked harshly. Danny just stood there emotionless with one hand resting on the metal table. "Fine, you don't want to answer me then I'll explain it to you. For the past two days you've been distant. You're on the edge all the time and you hardly talk about anything other than work. We all want to talk to you but every time we try you go off on us. Danny, you've closed yourself off from the world, especially me."
Lindsay sighed in relief that she had finally gotten that out in the open. She attempted to look into his stormy blue eyes that she could lose herself in for hours on end, but he wouldn't look at her. "Why Danny? Just tell me why?" She pleaded.
Danny looked up. His eyes held an icy glare. "You want to know why? The answer's simple, you. Every time we come close to acknowledging the chemistry between us you pull away. And the fact that you risked your life and I don't want to lose you."
"Danny, I…" Lindsay began but faded off not knowing how to explain everything to him. There was so much she wanted to tell him but she could bring herself to do it.
Danny shook his head. "No Montana. I can't do this anymore. It's now or never. I can't go through losing another person I love." He said forcefully and harshly as he walked to one side of the room. He leant his body back against the wall, but didn't look at Lindsay.
Lindsay watched him, tears threatening to spill from her eyes. Slowly she walked over to where he stood. Lindsay reached up and took off Danny's glasses, her fingers lingering for a couple seconds. Using her thumbs she wiped away the tears from his eyes. Danny just closed his eyes taking in the sensation but at the same time he couldn't bare to look at her. How could love hurt so much?
Lindsay placed her hands on his sides and put her forehead on his chest. As much as Danny was tempted to wrap his arms around her, he resisted. After a few moments Lindsay broke the silence. "Don't you ever think for one moment that I don't love you." Her voice shook from the advancing tears. "I just…you don't understand."
Danny couldn't resist his urges and cupped Lindsay's face in his hands. His heart melted when he looked into her deep brown eyes. He saw a mix of love, fear, confusion and hurt. All he wanted to do was pull her into his arms and chase away all the hurtful memories. "Lindsay."
Him calling her by her given name was all it took to break her. The tears fell hard. Lindsay broke out of his grasp, placed his glasses on the table and ran out of the room crying.
Danny attempted to run after her but didn't make it far. He ran right smack into Flack. They both watched Lindsay make her way down the hall. Grief was written all over Danny's face. "My God Flack, what have I done?"
Flack placed a hand on his friend's shoulder. "Come on and talk to me. That's what pizza is for." Danny tried to smile but he couldn't. The only person who could make his smile in a time like this was…Lindsay.
A/N: 2nd and 3rd chapter should be up soon...all I have to do is type them up!
