A/N: This chapter is 2000% fluff. I have no regrets! Only one more chapter after this one and the story will be done. I think after this I will probably stick to writing one shots because I don't have to update them routinely. I hope you all enjoy!
Juliet's first week of time off seemed to be flying by. It was Friday, and she was currently lounging on the beach with her White Knight book and getting some sun. The past week had been phenomenal, and Juliet was somewhat dreading going back to work in just a little over a week's time.
Thomas had been working a few small cases throughout the week, and was currently working on trying to catch a cheating husband in a lie somewhere on the North Shore. Despite him being moderately busy all week, he had still made time to see Juliet everyday, even if it was just to give her a hug and kiss before speeding off to do his investigating. He had been texting her while he was working as well, telling her how much he missed her and how much he wished that he could be spending time with her as opposed to trying to catch some guy committing infidelity so his wife would have more leverage during their divorce. Higgins thought back to everything they had done together this week, and a warm, pleasant feeling encompassed her whole body.
Saying goodbye to Thomas after he had dropped her off at home later on the evening after their hike had been bitter-sweet. She had been tired from their day out but she also hadn't wanted him to leave. Thomas had stayed for a little while and watched a movie with her on her couch before kissing her forehead and leaving while she was dozing off.
The next day he had stopped by in the afternoon quickly to say hello and bring her some delicious malasadas from his favorite bakery before heading to an appointment, and on Wednesday night she had met up with Thomas, Rick, and TC at La Mariana to enjoy the free drinks she had been promised. Once again, Thomas' friends had made her feel right at home within their group, and the lot of them had laughed and talked until past midnight.
Yesterday they had met up for a quick lunch at Kamekona's, and then made plans to go out for a fancy dinner tonight as their first proper "dinner date", but as the afternoon wore on, a night in with some delivery food, a movie, and Thomas to cuddle with seemed like much more fun to her.
{Would you mind terribly if we just stayed in at my place tonight and went out some other night? I'm not feeling very motivated to get dressed up after my lazy day at the beach.}
{Of course Higgy. Whatever you'd like ;)}
{Will you come over around 7? I will order some Thai food for us.}
{Sounds amazing. Text me the address for the restaurant and I will pick it up on my way over if you'd like. I can't wait to see you.}
He sent her a few kissy face emojis after that and Juliet felt her stomach flip at the thought of kissing him later. He was an amazing kisser, and Juliet knew that she would be content just kissing him for hours and forgetting about everything else. She picked up her book again and tried to get a few more pages in before packing up her things.
"Hi, Juliet—" was all that Thomas could manage before she had opened her front door and tugged him inside by the lapels of his shirt. She took the bag of food from his hands and put it aside quickly before diving for his lips.
She had been thinking of kissing him all afternoon, and decided she couldn't wait anymore after seeing him when she opened the door.
He was freshly showered, and had put on whatever cologne he used that she loved so much.
Thomas returned her kisses eagerly, moving his hands down her body to the backs of her thighs so he could pick her up.
Juliet wrapped her legs around his waist as he carried her into the living room and plopped down on the couch with her in his lap.
"This is the best greeting I think I've ever gotten," he chuckled. "Thank you for the amazing kisses. I've been thinking about you all day."
Juliet nuzzled her face into the crook of his neck, inhaling deeply. "I missed you, Thomas."
"Hey! Weren't you the one that told me that I couldn't miss you for a day because we had gone an entire month without seeing each other?" He laughed.
"That was before all of… this," she murmured into his neck. "I'm sorry, I just need this right now."
"Please don't apologize. I've missed you just as much. I was actually kinda happy when you asked if we could stay in tonight. This is so much more enjoyable," he replied, burying his face in her curls.
Then, there was a loud gurgling noise that brought them out of their trance.
"Sounds like someone's hungry," Thomas smiled. "Come on, let's eat some dinner and then we can pick a movie and cuddle for the rest of the night."
Juliet nodded and got up, heading to the kitchen to grab some plates and utensils. They fixed their plates and sat down at the table to eat.
Thomas was trying to be mindful of his table manners around Juliet now that he knew how much that meant to her. She smiled when she saw him put a napkin across his lap before beginning to eat his food.
Thomas discussed his work from the day and how he was finally able to catch that cheating husband at a seedy motel in a rough part of Honolulu.
"You should be careful in those places, Thomas. I'm worried that something will happen to you one of these days since you work on all of these cases by yourself."
"Is that you hinting that you'd like to be my partner?" he laughed. "Because I definitely wouldn't say no to solving crimes with my beautiful, insanely-smart girlfriend."
"I don't want to leave my perfectly stable job at HPD, Thomas. I'm merely suggesting that you exercise caution when you're in dangerous areas."
"Whatever you say, but now that I've got that idea in my head I think it'll stick around for a while," he smirked.
Juliet rolled her eyes at his comment and continued eating. "How is your business overall anyways? I know that PI work is mostly by word of mouth, but you're new to the industry. How have you been picking up clients? You seem to be doing pretty well so far in terms of the time you've spent working."
"The first couple of weeks definitely had more misses than hits. I had to hang around the courthouse to try to see if people would be willing to let me take a look at their cases. I did a couple for free before I actually had a client pay me, but the last month has been better. I've made my clients happy so far, so hopefully they'll recommend me if given the chance."
Juliet smiled, "Just keep doing what you've been doing, Thomas. I am happy that you have found a legal profession that you enjoy. As you keep going, your business will increase and you'll make more and build up your clientele."
Thomas took her hand and kissed it a few times before meeting her gaze. "I've always been motivated to try my best at whatever I do, but the encouragement that I've gotten from you about my new job means so much to me, Juliet. I just want to do something that you are proud of me for and I want to make enough so that you aren't questioning whether I am reliable or stable."
Juliet smiled at him. "Thomas, I have not known you for long, but I can see what kind of a man you are. You are doing everything right if you are trying to get me to fall for you more and more everyday."
Juliet stood up to clear their plates and brought them to the sink to wash them. As she did, Thomas followed her and wrapped his arms around her waist as he came up behind her. "Please leave those for later. I want to cuddle!" He whined, hiding his face in her neck.
Higgins chuckled and turned around to face him in the circle of his arms, "Ok, ok! Let's go pick out a film then."
They settled in on Juliet's sofa and she grabbed a large fluffy blanket and a couple of pillows so that they could be extra cozy. Thomas grabbed the remote and turned the TV on.
"Can we watch Pirates of the Caribbean?" Juliet asked as they scrolled through a selection of films. I've actually never seen any of them before despite the fact that I adore Keira Knightley."
Magnum looked shocked, "You've never seen Pirates of the Caribbean?! That's just criminal, Higgy!" He exclaimed before selecting the film and wrapping his arm around her shoulders to pull her flush against him.
As the movie began, Juliet absentmindedly switched back and forth between watching the film and looking at Thomas. Every so often he would meet her gaze and they would kiss briefly before turning back to the screen.
About halfway through, Juliet decided that while the movie was very good, Thomas was 10 times better. She sat up and threw one leg over his body, straddling him. She said nothing but just gave him a cocky grin as she leaned down to kiss him. Thomas returned her smile and quickly paused the film before claiming her lips.
They kissed deeply as Juliet's hands ran up and down his torso, stopping in certain places to feel his impressive chest. Her hands moved to the bottom of his shirt, rucking it up so she could finally get her hands on his smooth, caramel skin.
Thomas tightened his grip on her waist and trailed his hands upwards to just barely graze the sides of her breasts before he broke their kiss, "Are you sure about this, Higgy?" He panted. "I don't want us to do anything too soon that would make you uncomfortable."
Higgins sat up in this lap, pressing her core against his growing bulge as she stripped herself of her tank top, causing Thomas to groan. "Do I look uncomfortable to you, Magnum?" She said, eyes blaring into his.
Thomas shook his head as his breath hitched at the sight of her in just her small lounge shorts and a black sports bra as her fingers made trails on his chest under his shirt.
Finally, Juliet pulled his shirt up and off of him. "You won't be needing that anymore tonight," she whispered to him. "And you look so much better without it."
With that, Thomas lost any shred of self control that he had been holding on to and tugged her sports bra off before pulling her down against him so they were chest to chest. Juliet wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him fiercely as her bare breasts rubbed against his pecs. It was heavenly.
"You are so perfect," he mumbled between kisses. "You're the angel that I've been waiting for my whole life. I'm so glad we've found each other."
Juliet broke their kiss briefly, "I've never really been good with words to express my emotions, so I'm hoping that you'll let me show you how much I'm falling for you."
Thomas grabbed both of her hands and laced their fingers together, "Nothing would make me happier."
Later on as they lay naked in her bed, Juliet thought that there was no way that her life could be any better than it was right now. The sheet was lightly covering them as she listened to Thomas' steady heartbeat. She would be content to fall asleep right on his chest as he held her and drew patterns lazily across her bare back.
"When you go back to work, do you think that we can still see each other everyday?" Thomas asked.
His question brought her out of her pleasant musings, "With your client schedule and my very long days, it may not be everyday, but I promise you that I want to see you as often as I can," she said, bringing his hand up to her lips.
Thomas pouted, "I figured that. We've just been lucky while you're taking time off I guess."
"I want to be with you, Thomas," she said firmly. "We will make it work. And even if we can't see each other everyday we can still text and Facetime."
"That's true," he replied, "But you know, if you became my partner we could see each other everyday and still get to do a job that we both love!"
Juliet laughed, "I already told you, Thomas; I'm very happy being a detective with HPD. My hours may be long, but the job is very rewarding- after all, it led me to you."
"Also true," said, Thomas as he nuzzled her hair. "I'm almost thankful I got involved in that whole scheme. It was totally worth it!"
Juliet smacked his chest playfully, "Don't you dare say that! You better not ever get arrested or caught up in any trouble ever again!"
"I won't, Higgy. I promise you. Everything else I have in life right now is way too important to jeopardize my freedom, especially you. Now, are you too tired for another round or would you like me to make you come a few more times?" He mumbled into her ear.
His words sent a rush of warmth straight to her core and reminded her of their earlier activities on the couch, in the shower, and then in her bed. "Maybe just… one more?" she asked innocently.
Thomas flipped them so that he was lying above her and beamed, "Your wish is my command, Higgy."