Hurt Locker

Chapter Fourteen- Worth it

Mac shook her gently to try and shake her out of her stupor. But she didn't budge. She was still in frozen from the trauma. "Riley, we have to go." He pulled her along after him.

They fled the hotel before the authorities arrived not wanting to be tied to Mason's death. Riley seemed to still be in shock which worried Mac. She hadn't said a word the entire ride. Mac didn't leave her side and he wouldn't until he knew she was okay.

When they got back to the hotel, Bozer and Desi got separate rooms and left Mac and Riley with the double room. Bozer and Desi left them with worried glances.

Mac held her hand tightly as he walked her to their room. He hoped whatever damage was done he would be able to undo it. The moment the door shut behind them, Mac pulled her in for a tight hug. "You didn't have to do that for me." he said, holding her tight.

"Yeah, I did. There wasn't even a choice." she said. Riley shook her head, "I didn't even hesitate Mac. I just saw the gun pointed at you and reacted…"

"I'm sorry you had to do that, the last thing I wanted to do was traumatize you." Mac said.

Riley frowned, "I'm not. I'm more upset that I didn't hesitate."

"You were trained not to hesitate Riley." Mac said.

"Maybe…or maybe I didn't hesitate because of you. I couldn't bear it if anything ever happened to you Mac."

Mac pulled her tighter, he felt the same away about her but just couldn't put it to words. Instead he tried to convey his thoughts through his desperate touch. He felt her small hands wrap around his waist, hugging him back. He felt so consumed by his feelings for her, even though his body ached and ribs were still sore he didn't want to let her go.

His hands moved the jacket off her shoulder where he planted warm kisses slowly. He felt her relax with each kiss and soften her body against his. He slid his legs between hers, locking her between his body and the door. His eyes grew wild, only one thing on his mind. Both running high with intense emotion and residual adrenaline from the mission, neither cared that they were sleep deprived and injured.

He used his mouth to cover the skin he had access to , causing tiny whimpers to escape her lips. With every kiss his finger undid a button on her I LOVE LONDON shirt. When he finally freed her last bottom he shed the shirt off her shoulders, undoing her bra right after. Completely bare before him, Mac didn't know where to begin. He began exploring the sensitive skin around her nipple with kisses but before long his hunger got the better of him and he began sucking and nibbling. With each touch Riley grew more inhibited, crazier and wilder. She closed her eyes and gave in.

When she came to moments later, he was kissing the skin of her stomach, sliding down the length of her body and working on the buttons of the horrendous khakis she'd worn for the mission. When they pooled at her feet, he unwedged his leg from between hers for her to step out of them. Once she did, he surprised her by hauling her up over his shoulders. She yelped in surprise and giggled. He carried her the short distance to the bed and laid her down gently. He shed his own clothes then crawled over her almost naked body. Crushed under his weight, she looked up at him with hooded eyes, wrapping her ankles around his, entwining their bodies even more. Their lips crashed together in a storm of lust and desire, he ground his hips into her. The friction of his hardness between her thighs drunken Riley and made her kiss him harder. She arched her hips upward meeting him halfway, making their moans harmonize. He teased her again and again until she was at the line between insanity and hysteria.

He reached down for the waist band of her sexy black lace undies and heard something crack moments before the pain seized him.

Sounds resembling words left his mouth as he fell over on the bed holding his sides.

"Oh my God, are you okay?" Riley knelt beside him.

"Oofff, gonna feel that one in the morning." Mac said. Riley tried to cover her mouth but he could still hear her laughing.

"Nice, Riles…that's very nice." Mac said feigning anger.

"I'm sorry, that was just a massive mood shift." Riley said.

Mac looked down at the tent still pitched in his pants, "Not massive enough it seems."

Riley followed his gaze but it only made her laugh harder. She laughed until she cried and only till Mac could sit up without wincing did she settle down.

"Maybe it's a good thing, we didn't get a chance to talk, not really." Riley said.

"I'm tired of talking," Mac said. He leaned over and kissed her neck.

"You're hurt you, stop. I promise to make it worth your while as soon as you get better. And you need a cold shower." Riley said. Mac groaned and pouted like a child. After a mild tantrum he finally gave up.

"Fine. Let's talk." he said though his eyes were everywhere but her face. She was still lying beside him half naked beside him. He scanned every inch of her body before finally meeting her eye.

"Fuck it, talking is overrated. I'll meet you in the shower."

Mac all but leapt to the bathroom to wait on Riley. He unwrapped the bandage slowly and tossed it on the counter. He had to move carefully to not strain anything else. He stepped under the spray of the shower and adjusted the temperature. He waited and waited, and she never came. He laughed to himself, had she just scammed him into cooling down. He finished showering alone but was still pouty by the time he was wiping steam off the mirror. He could barely bathe himself without wincing much less make love to Riley. Ultimately, he was glad because he wouldn't have been at his best or even half his best.

When he got back to the room he expected to see his girlfriend wearing a cheeky, mischievous grin for her prank. Instead, she was fast asleep, snoring lightly. She had stood him up alright, but not by choice. Her sleep deprivation had finally caught up to her. He sank onto the bed beside her and she didn't budge. Mac pulled her to his side so her head laid on his chest. He was at peace, she was safe and she was also his.

A/N: I fully intended to give yall a steamy final chapter but I've been working on a sequel for Strings and it just turned way raunchier than I intended so I was tapped out.

Also I must apologize for the semi-rushed ending. So much has happened in my life since I posted chapter thirteen. I started a new job and it has completely taken over. I'm also moving on Monday and I didn't want to leave you guys hanging for another six months.

Thank you so much for putting up with me these past months. I'm only going to post once I've pre-written a bunch that way I can keep updates regular for you guys. Thank you so much for all the reviews, you guys have no idea how happy it makes me.

I've decided to make Strings a three part but I'll only post when I'm done so it doesn't get rushed. Thanks again guys!