Recently watched Chicago Fire and fell in love with Gabby and Shay ans wanted to created a fic around them

Gabby looked up and saw the car speeding towards the ambulance. Without a thought for herself she reached out to Shay but it was too late. The ambulance skidded along on it's side before sliding to an unsteady stop. There was an eerie silence as the paramedics lay lifelessly in the rig.

Gabby opened her eyes first. She instantly closed them again as the light pierced her. She tried to move but a wave of dizziness washed over her. Then she remembered Shay. "Shay?" She whispered, it was meant to be a shout but it didn't happen. "Shay" she said again worriedly. Now ignoring her own discomfort she crawled over to where Shay was led. No. No. No. Shay's blue jacket had her blood on it. Her beautiful face was covered in the thick substance. Gabby's heart raced as she checked Shay's pupils. There was no response. No light in those blue eyes Gabby had got so used to. She felt something run down the side of her own face and became aware of a laceration on her head. She ignored it. "Shay?" She said again. She shook her friends shoulder. Her head span and she hit the floor next to Shay. "Help" she mumbled weakly "please help". Her eyes dropped shut but opened when she heard sirens. She stumbled out of ambulance 61 and directed the paramedics to Shay. The two new paramedics quickly got Shay into their ambulance and didn't stop Gabby riding with them. Gabby was struggling to see straight but she didn't care. Shay was her main concern. She held the Shay's pale hand in her own "it's gonna be ok" she whispered "it's going to be fine Shay you just hang on" she said, more for her own benefit.

Gabby didn't realise they were anywhere near Chicago med until the doors of this new, alien ambulance swung open and doctors took Shay inside. She ran after the gurney until the strong, safe arms of Chief Boden caught her. "Gabby?" He said worriedly "Gabby are you ok?"

"Y... yeah" she said, still looking for Shay.

"Gabby look at me she is in the best hands. Just calm down your bound to be shaken up"

"I'm fine" she said worriedly "it's Shay you need to worry about"

"No. What I need to do is get you checked out. Come on" he said. His gruff face softening as the young paramedic in front of him wiped blood from her eyelid. She tried to resist him but eventually had to sit in a cubicle. After brief checks she couldn't stand not knowing about Shay. She brushed off the doctor who said she needed a head CT and once butterfly strips were applied to her temple she discharged herself. She walked unsteadily towards the waiting area. She saw all of firehouse 51 sat there. "Gabby!" Severide said "what the hell happened out there" he stood up and paced over to her. He seemed angry.

"I... I don't know... a car hit us I think... Shay" Gabby said, the fear in her voice audible. Severide's face softened "sorry, sorry are you ok?"

She nodded and brushed off his concern. She sat down next to Herrmann who took her hand "Shes going to be fine" he said gently to her. She nodded silently. Her head was spinning and a blinding pain seated across it every few seconds but she didn't care. She presumed it was just a concussion.

After what seemed like an eternity but was really an hour the doctor appeared. Gabby stood up quickly and instantly regretted it. The doctor walked over.

"She's fine" he said "she hit her head on the shelf which is what knocked her out and cut her head but she has been extremely lucky. She has a minor concussion. We're going to keep her in overnight but she can go home tomorrow and back to work next shift" he smiled.

A gasp of relief echoed around all of firehouse 51. Matt Casey patted Gabby's shoulder and sent her head spinning "you two have been lucky" he smiled. She laughed quietly and then followed the doctor to Shay's room. She felt a wave of relief wash over her as Shay grinned "looks like we both made it then" and laughed, that familiar, comforting laugh. Gabby burst into tears and threw her arms around Shay. Shay hugged her best friend back "Gabby you do know we're both ok right?" She said worriedly

Gabby nodded into Shay's neck. After a few moments she pulled back and wiped her cheeks.

"You scared me girl" Gabby said "don't do it again, ok"

"Deal" Shay smiled "Dawson you are ok aren't you?" She said, eyeing the gash on Gabby's head. Gabby nodded "of course" she smiled "I'm ok now that you're ok"

Before they could say any more Severide walked in and hugged Shay "you had me worried for a second"

"Worried? Kelly? Never" she joked.

Gabby let them joke around for a while. She could barely keep her eyes focused. She looked at Shay. The thought of losing Shay had broken something inside of her and she didn't know what to do. Watching Shay lie lifelessly on the floor of the rig was an image that kept flashing through her mind. Why did she feel so emotional? Shay was fine.

She watched Shay laugh and it made her stomach bubble and her heart beat a little bit faster. Kelly looked at Gabby. He had been able to tell for months and Gabby and Shay were more than friends, even if they didn't know it yet. He smiled as Shay looked over at the daydreaming Dawson and smiled absentmindedly and then placed her hand on Gabby's. Shay touching her hand snapped Gabby back to reality. She forced a smile. Shays warm smile back made her forget the splitting headache she had. Severide decided to give them some space. Shay smiled up at Gabby "you can stop looking worried Dawson"

"Shay" Gabby said almost nervously "Shay I... I think I'm-

"In love with you" Shay said at the same time. Gabby stared at her with those big brown eyes and Shay nodded "yes I said it too"

Gabby sighed "I know it's bad timing but..." she shrugged. She had nothing. Shay smiled and pulled her closer. They kissed gently. They got lost in their own world until they heard cheers from outside the room. They jumped back and saw Cruz, Otis, Herrmann, Casey, Severide, Boden, Capp, Mills and Mouch clapping and laughing. They both smiled and then buried their heads in each other. Shay smiled "I finally turned you" she teased. Gabby laughed and gripped her hand. "About time you two!" Kelly joked. They both gave him the side eye. One by one the squad and truck members left.

Gabby stayed sat by Shay in the uncomfortable plastic chair. "Gabby you should go home and get some rest" Shay said

"I'm fine" Gabby smiled

"Gabby you were in the crash too"

"I'm ok" she said, lying.

"Well at least sleep while you're here" Shay said softly

Gabby nodded. A non verbal agreement. She held Shays hand until the blonde fell asleep. She saw the features of Shay's face soften. It was only when she was completely sure that she allowed a slight gasp of pain to escape her lips. She closed her eyes as her head throbbed. She became aware of a pain in her left calf. She looked down but avoided tilting her head for fear of the pain intensifying. She decided she must have a scratch on her leg and ignored it. Slowly, she rested her chin on her chest and let her eyes shut. It felt like she had just blinked when she opened her eyes. She had to bite her tongue to stop herself from crying out in pain. Her head felt worse. Moving felt impossible. She regained awareness of where she was and checked the time. 7:12 am. She saw that Shay was still sleeping and smiled. She remembered the kiss and a smile spread across her face. She watched Shay rest. When Shay opened her eyes and smiled as she saw Dawson. "Morning" she said

"Morning" Gabby smiled

They just sat in a comfortable silence. Shay asked her doctor when she could go home.

"As soon as the paperwork comes through"

"I'll go and grab you some clothes" Gabby offered "And when I get back I'll take you home"

Shay smiled gratefully. Gabby kissed Shays forehead "I'll be back in half an hour. Don't die on

Me" she joked

"Ok" Shay smiled cheerfully. Shay passed Gabby the key for her and Kelly's place. Gabby stumbled outside. She steadied herself against the wall and light intensified the pain she was in. She hailed a cab to her place. She picked up her car and then drove to Shay's. When she pulled up she cursed as her leg hurt. She limped inside. Thankfully Kelly had gone out or he would have asked questions. She grabbed a pair of joggers and a loose tshirt for Shay. She gingerly touched the laceration on her head and recoiled. It was just a cut. She needed to focus on Shay. She dragged herself back to the car. When she got to Chicago med she walked up to Shay's room and left her get changed. Moments later Shay signed her papers and they took each other's hands and walked to Gabby's car. Shay was fine. She laughed all her way home and talked to Gabby about anything and everything. When Gabby pulled up Shay took her hand "Come in" she smiled. Gabby bit her lip shyly as Shay kissed her "come on". Gabby relented and followed Shay inside. They sat down on the couch and Shay rested her head on Gabby's shoulder. Gabby smiled "Leslie Shay you better not break my heart" she half joked

"Like you've been breaking mine being 'straight'" Shay mocked

Gabby just chuckled. They started watching a film. Gabby allowed herself to lean her head back on the soft material. She closed her eyes in an attempt to dull the pain. As the film ended Shay yawned.

"I'm going to bed" she smiled "you wanna join me?"

"Wh.. what" Gabby said

"I don't mean... I just meant... like as in let's just lie next to each other"

"Oh" Gabby smiled

"Gabriela Dawson" Shay smiled "you think such bad things"

Gabby barley had the energy to laugh as they walked upstairs. Shay passed Dawson some bed clothes to wear. Gabby was scared of her leg wound bleeding onto them. She made an excuse and went into the bathroom and bandaged it using supplies she had in her pockets. She changed. When she went into the bedroom Shay was already changed. They lay down next to each other.

"I love you" Shay said softly

"I love you too" Gabby replied and reached for Shay's hand. Shay found it and they fell asleep next to each other.

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Thanks for reading, hope it wasn't too cheesy or awkward