I'm a newbie to all of this writing fanfiction, but have been reading it on here for a few years now. I just started watching the show back in March, and became a Rollao fan straight away. During lockdown I challenged myself to write one chapter a day to try and keep boredom at bay.

I don't own any characters names etc but my ideas.

Chapter 1

Christmas was just around the corner. This time next week was Christmas Eve. Benson, Rollins, Amaro, and Fin were just finishing off paperwork. Things were winding down after a long 3 days where there was very little sleep to be had. They were all sick of looking at take-out and drinking tea and coffee from to go cups. All they wanted to do was sit down to a proper dinner drink from a proper cup and use proper cutlery. The men at the top had sent word that the team were to take a mandatory 3-day break from work. To rest, catch up on much needed sleep and to mentally get focused again. 6.15 and Benson came out of her office and announced she was off home to spend time with Noah. Fin said he was off also; he was off to see his son and his partner and grandson then get some sleep. He also said he needed to finish his Christmas shopping, now that he had time to do it. Rollins said she just had to print off her last report and that was her done. Amaro said he just needed to file his and he was finished too. Benson told them not to stay too long after that, and no more work, anything else could wait until Monday. Fin and Benson said their goodbyes and left.

Amanda followed Nick to the filing cabinet to file both reports and head home. While closing the drawer Nick asked, so, what's your plans for the weekend? Amanda replied, right now. I'm off to get some decent food, and proper drink and chill out. After a good night's sleep, I really need to get some Christmas shopping done. Not that I've much to buy, but I need a few bits for some people. What about you? "My plans are to get some decent food that's not takeaway, a cold beer or two and sleep. Tomorrows a new day, and I need to get gifts for Zara and Gil, as well as my mum. Oh and of course Noah. Sounds the same as me then said Amanda. Nick said, "how's about we head off now and eat? My treat. I know a nice restaurant that won't be busy, and we can relax, eat and have a drink in peace." That sound great Nick, let's go."

Sitting in a lovely quiet corner of the restaurant Nick brought her to, Amanda felt like she was in paradise. "Thank you so much Nick, that has to be the best meal I've had ever I think." "You're very welcome. I'm glad you came; you are great company and I enjoy spending time with you." Amanda blushed, "same here Nick, I honestly don't think I've felt so comfortable with someone before as I do you, I really like it. She smiled and looked at Nick, he leaned over the table, took her hands and whispered yo también. Her heart skipped a beat, she said "ok it sounds lovely, but what does it mean? Me too smiled Nick. They both sat there, hand in hand smiling for a few minutes when the waiter came with the check. Amanda went for her purse and Nick said "don't you even think about it, Bonita, I said it was my treat, and I mean that, no arguments. Amanda smiled and said thank you. They got their coats and Nick helped Amanda with hers. When it was on, he rubbed her shoulders and they walked out the door. He kept an arm around her as they walked back to his car. When they got to her house Amanda said I really enjoyed tonight, thank you. He said he had a great time, and it was just what was needed. Feeling brave with a few beers in her she surprised herself asking him, you wanna come in for a drink? He was surprised at her question, but delighted, he said sure why not, I've nothing to rush home for, he pulled the car onto her drive and they walked to the house. Inside Amanda put the lights on and led him to the kitchen. Plenty of beer in for a change, you want one? Yeah thanks he said. They walked into the living room, and Amanda put her fire on. Nick sat down on the couch before saying, do you have a spot? Amanda replied no not really, he was fine where he was. She sat down opposite him, kicked her shoes off and they sat talking. Nick told her he was off for a week for Christmas, he was flying to California the day before Christmas Eve, spending that afternoon and Christmas Eve morning with Zara, Christmas Eve afternoon he was spending with both kids, then Christmas day with Gil. Then he was flying to Miami Christmas night to spending the following day with his mum before flying home on Monday to have a few days to catch up from the busy weekend and time differences. Amanda told him she had no plans; she doesn't really do Christmas as it always ended up with arguments or fights in her family. So she'd be on call with work. She looked up and Nick looked sad, she said hey, what's wrong? and he replied, nothing…. just thinking of you being here on your own at such a magical time of the year. He said if he wasn't traveling the country, she would be spending it with him. This made her stomach flutter. She blushed and said, well I don't know anything different; I'm used to it, I'll be OK. He then looked around the room and asked, so when are you putting your tree up? She blushed and said, oh I don't have one, I told you, I'm on my own so don't see any point. He couldn't believe it, well that's gonna change. I'll see to that. She went to argue but he put his beer down, moved closer, took her hands in his and said to her "no Bonita, I want you to have a magical holiday and experience what I do. She looked at him what do you mean? He replied, I'm putting my tree up tomorrow, why don't you come and help me? It would be nice to have company. She thought about it then said "OK, I'd like that." She smiled at him and he smiled back, he sat back, still holding her hands and with one arm put it around her. She leaned against his shoulder and put one of her arms around him. He heard a huge sigh and then heard her say, this is nice. He smiled again it is. She turned and looked up at him, she smiled and said, I really feel comfortable around you, honestly, I've never felt so comfortable before. He looked back at her and without realizing, moved in and kissed her on the lips.

She was shocked at first, but she kissed him back. He was a good kisser, slow, soft and passionate. Nothing like the rushed, forced kisses she'd had before. After a few moments they both pulled back, he said "Rollins, I'm sorry, I don't know what happened there, Nick, she whispered, just shut up and smiled. If I didn't want it, I would have stopped you. He looked at her and said, you sure? She replied yeah and leaned forward moving her hands to his neck and started kissing him again. Things moved quickly after that, Amanda finally pulled away and stood up, took his hands and led him to her bedroom. He smiled and said, "only if you want to." She smiled and nodded, "Bonita you have no idea how long I've wanted this moment to happen, te quiero hermosa." OK I don't know what that means but I like the sound of it she replied smiling and licking her lips. He leant in, kissed her again and whispered Deja ir mi encantadora. She almost melted on the spot when he spoke again in his husky voice. As she led him in she said, you keep talking to me like that and I might just have to learn the language. He smiled and said, oh I will teach you, don't worry.