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A/N: Thanks to everyone who read and left a review on the last chapter, I'm glad you liked it. Here's the next chapter, enjoy.
Antonio slipped his hand behind his head, the sheets hanging low on his hips. He had a clear view of the en-suite so he silently watched as Sylvie rubbed some moisturizing cream on her arms. It was still early, the sun barely peaking through the horizon but Antonio had woken up frisky and they had made love before their alarm had a chance to ring, reminding them they both had shift today. He couldn't stop watching her and he realized that she had a lot of her things lying around in his bathroom, some clothes also in his room. She had been spending a lot of time at his place lately, often bringing a change of clothes with her in case she stayed the night, which was more often than not. It suddenly made him realize that he liked having her here with him. They often cooked together when she came, settling in a seemingly easy routine in the evenings, as if they had always been together. And when the mornings came, he would let her sleep in while he made her breakfast that they'd share in bed. With all these thoughts running through his mind, he suddenly made a decision. He pushed the covers and slipped into a pair of briefs before making his way to the en-suite, wrapping his arms around Brett's hips, placing feather light kisses against her neck and shoulder.
"Morning babe." He looked at her through the mirror.
"Morning." She turned in his arms and wrapped her arms loosely around his neck, smiling. "Ready for round two?" She smirked, a glint of teasing in her voice.
"As much as I would love nothing more than to make love to you again, that would make us both late and I doubt Boden or Voight would be happy with either one of us." She nodded, getting his point. "I've been thinking that you've been spending a lot of time here when you're off shift."
"You feel invaded." A look of horror suddenly crossed her blue eyes as she looked around her to see a lot of her things lying around in the bathroom.
"No. Hey." He took her chin in his hand and made her look at him. "What I'm trying to say Sylvie Brett, is that I like the thought of having you here all of the time and I can see my future with you." He kissed her lips softly, tears welling in her eyes. "Move in with me?" He pulled her a little bit closer to him.
"Yes." She giggled before kissing him deeply. Her eyes picked up on red numbers from the alarm clock. "Crap, I have to hurry up or else I'm really going to be late."
"Let me drop you off." He pulled away from her, letting her go get dressed.
"I won't have time, you haven't even showered yet." She was working herself in a frenzy, picking up ehat she needed for shift.
"Baby, slow down." Antonio stopped her in her tracks and pulled her to him. "I'll be ready in ten and we can grab some breakfast on the way to 51." He kissed her.
"Ok." She took a deep breath. She kissed him again before pulling away to finish getting her things ready and the coffee going. As he made it to his kitchen, she was pouring the coffee in travel mugs
Antonio simply chuckled as he followed Sylvie out and locked the door behind him. He was the only one who needed to grab some food since food would be waiting for Sylvie at the firehouse. "See, Intold you we'd be here on time."
"I panicked didn't I?" She breathed easier as some of the guys from truck were trickling inside the house.
"Maybe a little bit." He laughed, Sylvie laughing along too. "Go on, I don't want to make you late now."
"Ok. You stay safe out there you hear me?" She said seriously.
"Always am." Her hand was playing with his jacket. "I promise I'll be careful." He knew how worried she was about him getting injured on the job. "Just as long as you promise the same."
"Promise." She pulled him to her, pressing her lips to his. "I love you."
"Love you too. I'll see you in the morning."
"I'll be waiting." She smiled at him as she got out of the car and walked towards the firehouse. She walked through the common room with a smile on her face.
"What's got you smiling like that?" Sylvie was startled by Gabby in the locker room.
"Antonio asked me to move in with him."
"Wow, that's a huge step."
"I know but we're happy, I'm happier than I've been in a long time." They had been together for a while now and it felt right.
"I'm happy for you guys too, you deserve it after evrything."
"Thanks Gabs." They hugged just in time for the bell to ring, calling the ambo to the first call of the day. Fornthe busiest house of the city, 51 had a rather quiet shift, giving Sylvie plenty of time to start getting her things sorted out to move in with Antonio. Of course the6 hadn't talked about a particular moving date but given that she had an appartment of her own, she had some things to move around in order to move.
Sylvie's phone dinged as she laid down on her cot. She smiled when she saw it was from Antonio wishing her good night and that he missed her. She sent him a quick reply and closed her eyes, hoping morning would come quickly. As promised, Sylvie was waiting outside the firehouse for Antonio to come pick her up.
"Do you need a lift Brett?" Matt asked as he walked out of the firehouse with his arm wrapped around Gabby's waist.
"No, I'm good thanks." She smiled at him.
"Antonio's coming to pick her up." Gabby snickered as her brother's car drove up the firehouse apron.
" I see. We'll see you tonight at Molly's then." Matt nodded to Antonio who returned it and Sylvie took her spot next to him.
"See you guys there." She closed the door and Antonio backed up and back to their place they went.
"We're finally home, how was shift?" He pulled her to him.
"Quiet all day but me and Gabby had one hell of a night."
"How about you go take a nap and I clean a bit."
"I told you We'd pick up together when I got back this morning."
"I know but you look exhausted." The purple under her eyes was proof of that. "Come on, in bed you go." He turned her around but kept her close in his arms, walking them both towards his room, their room. He helped her out of her clothes as he kissed her, having missed her in his arms last night.
"Thanks." She simply said as she hid under the covers.
"Better get used to it, you're stuck with me."
"I like how that sounds." She smiled kissing him before closing her eyes and falling in a peaceful sleep instantly.
Antonio closed the door behind him and grabbed his wallet before heading out the door. He had already cleaned the apartment last night and made some space for her to put her things but she hadn't even seen any of it she was so tired. The only think that he was missig now was a key, the most important part of her moving in with him. She usually slept for a couple of hours, giving him more than enough time to make a double and grab something from her favourite diner for lunch. When he got back, she was still sleeping so he grabbed himself something to drink and settled himself in front of the tv. About an hour later, she walked out of the room and leaned her body against the counter, her long legs the only thing he saw under his shirt.
"Hey sleepyhead." He smiled at her.
"Hey." She smiled back at him.
"Come here." He patted the spot next to him. "I asked you to move in with me yesterday morning but I forgot to give you the most important thing." He reached towards the coffee table and grabbed the key.
"We have more than enough time for that."
"Actually we don't." He showed her the key that hung from a CPD keychain. "I want you to move in with me now."
"But Antonio, there's things that need to be taken care of first." She protested.
"I know but we can take care of that later after we've settled you in." He was facing her but he pulled on her hands gently and made her straddle his hips. "I missed you last night and I don't want to feel like that anymore."
"I miss you too when I'm on shift." She ran her fingers through his hair.
"Than it's settled. We're going to go get the essentials today and do the rest later."
"Ok." She giggled, leaning down to kiss him. He ran his hands under her shirt as they made out, the two battling for control. "Let me get dressed and then we can go."
"I brought lunch first." Sylvie changed into a pair of jeans and a shirt and they ate what Antonio had gotten and they spent the rest of the afternoon packing her necessities and bringing them back to their place before the evening and Molly's with the rest of the gang.
They walked into Molly's around ten and everybody was already there. Gabby had seen them walk in and called for him, putting a beer in front of them as they sat on stools.
"Tonio, Sylvie."
"Hey Gabby." The grin Brett had sported all shift was still there. "This place is packed tonight."
"And you're still smiling silly. What are you hiding?" She eyed them both suspiciously.
"I'm not hiding anything. We just finished moving my things into Antonio's place.
"Our place." He corrected her, taking a sip of his beer.
"Yeah, our place." She smirked.
"Wow, that fast? I thought you had a lot ofthings to do before you moved in?" Gabby had been with her when Sylvie had tried to get everything in order.
"I still do but your brother didn't want to wait." She stole a glance at Antonio and his eyes were already resting on her.
"I say why wait? Life's too short."
"I'll drink to that." Gabby raised her glass and drank, everyone enjoying the rest of the evening. Antonio looked at his watch and realized it was almost one, the night having passed them by.
"How about we head home?" He whispered in her ear as they sat in a booth in the far corner of the bar.
"Absolutely." She looked into his eyes and she saw the love he had for her. The drive home was spent in quiet, Sylvie playing with his fingers, her other hand on his thigh.
"You know that that's teasing don't you?" His voice was dangerously low as he parked his car in his usual spot.
"Absolutely." She bit her lower lip, suppressing a giggle. She loved turning him on like that.
"Be careful what you wish for." He killed the engine and came to open her door.
"I say why wait?" She took his earlier words, taunting him. It was dark outside but she knew what look he had in his eyes. He grabbed her and hoisted her, letting her wrap her legs around his waist. The elevator ride was spent making out, Sylvie's back against the elevator wall. She held onto him tightly as they left the elevator, Antonio finally setting her down in front of the door.
"After you." Sylvie pulled her newly given key out of her purse.
"You are something else Antonio Dawson." He kissed her shoulder as she slipped the key in the door and opened it, the two walking inside, Antonio's hands on her hips.
"Welcome home baby." He whispered in her ear.
"Home sweet home." She turned in his arms and kissed him in the dark, a bright future ahead of them.
A/N: Here's another one for the books. Please take a few seconds to review before you go, I always love to hear your thoughts. - Sarra