That problem wasn't their biggest issue right now, but with this current case. Though this serial killer was a mix of both George and Ed; Lilly was much stronger now and wasn't about to let this guy get to her; at any cost.
However John became a bit more protective over her; not because of the fact that she was his girlfriend; but more among the lines of him not wanting to lose her for good. Between this and his lack of sexual performance in the bedroom, was causing a tremendous amount of tension between the two.
As the case heated up, he had given her strict orders to not go out there. This time he left her with Scotty alone in the bullpen while the rest of them went out there. Even he could sense a big change in their relationship, realizing quite possibly that quite possibly this wasn't the best relationship for Lilly to be in anymore.
"You're worn from it, Lil" he said, taking caution of how she might react.
Instead Lilly kept on looking through files, not wanting to admit the fact that her relationship was in fact turning very sour. Though the two no longer had a sex life, that wasn't the biggest issues; but John was becoming a big issue. His attitude turned cold, leaving her to weary away from him at times. She knew all too well that Scotty was trying to be there as a good friend, but maybe this was the time she needed him the most.
He then sat down" I know the boss ain't being so nice to you".
She nodded" It's been a little rough, John's got a lot on his mind, you know with the case", feeling the emptiness of roses now disappearing from the bed. Still she loved him; but knew that John probably made up the sexual frustration thing in order to push her away from him. As much as Lilly hated to think it was true; she was very well indeed starting to believe it.
"You gotta get out of it Lil, before something happens" he stated, seeing a pair of blue eyes looking right at him. By the time that John had returned, Lilly immediately closed the door to his office; preventing any unwanted eavesdropping.
Crossing her arms, Lilly stood there" What's going on John"?
Putting down his papers, as his tired eyes looked up at her" Guess what my daughter had said just got to me, about us having kids. My age difference, its okay if you want someone younger Lil".
Shaking her head, Lilly then touched his hand, gently" I'm not leaving John, haven't even crossed my mind about having a family. We're only dating seven months; we have plenty of time to discuss this".
He could sense that their hearts both still had wanted in, but knew that seeing a doctor about his condition was the first step. Though John knew that his age his sex drive had decreased from what it had been when younger, but weekly sex did in fact help him to relive stress. It wasn't just that but the love that the two still shared very deeply towards one another.
"We'll work it out Lil, not fair I had to put you through this", finally admitting his own faults. John felt a tremendous amount of guilt for causing a big rift in their relationship; but knew he still wanting to be with the women whom were still stealing his own heart.
Just a month after things had calmed down, the squad was still not close enough to find and capture their serial killer. Things between the two were getting better, as the two of them each were living with each on weekends only. One particular morning, Lilly came down to find John cooking her breakfast; as she then wrapped her arms around him.
"What made you do this", she asked.
He smiled while in the middle of cooking" No reason" before turning while they shared a kiss. Lilly still was pretty much tired, especially with her hair all messy. That and the fact she was wearing a pair of pink silk pajamas; complete with fuzzy white slippers was something that probably both Vera and Scotty would never let her down for.
For now, Lilly poured herself a cup of coffee before sitting on the countertop. The warmness combined with the caffeine awakened her senses; which were still pretty much fast asleep. However she liked these weekends together, especially in the morning hours
"Think you might need a haircut, if you're going to keep growing your hair out", noticing that during these past months, John had been growing out his hair instead of shaving it. As her hands ran down the back of his head; she liked when it wasn't like this. To her she didn't find this appealing but soon after breakfast, Lilly started in.
With him now seated in front of the bathroom sink, Lilly seductively moved closure before getting his hair back to the way it had been before, before stepping in front of him. As she then proceeded to lather up his face, John's hands made their way underneath her shirt. She moaned softly, feeling the magic of his hands arousing her.
Letting out a breath before starting to gently shave him, but then felt his fingers dipping into her pants. Her body shook with pleasure as fingers toyed at her center, causing Lilly to rock her hips.
"Let me finish" breathing out.
With his warm breath, hissing at her neck she knew that even though John was having sexual problems, he still knew how to turn her on. Though sex wasn't happening between the two, she tried any way possible that she could to get him aroused.
Still with a bit of shaving cream on his face, Lilly leaned down kissing him hard as her hips grinded against his body. John felt embarrassed by the fact that he couldn't perform at all, since his doctor had told him that it was psychological; not physical. Whatever it was, he tried to relax but instead started teasing Lilly at her peak.
As he drove her to her release, she cried out as her body shook with pleasure. When her breathing resumed normally, Lilly then peered up into his eyes before he pulled her closer for yet another long deep passionate kiss.
Later on the two took a walk by the harbor, just enjoying the change of scenery for awhile.
"Bet you could live out here, on your boat", teased Lilly seeing that John was probably dead serious about it. Sure he had dreams about living on it but knew for all the right reasons it was better to live in an apartment, for the time being.
When the two sat down on the dock, Lilly glanced over" I have a feeling that Janie doesn't want us together, considering our age differences".
"She's okay with us being together, she just is looking out for me".
While the two each drank from their beer bottle, Lilly looked out into the open water seeing it's true beauty up ahead" So why are you going through all this trouble to cook, when it's just your brother and daughter coming over"?
"I want them to see, who you really are Lil", rubbing the small of her back "Plus my grandson will be there", making a smile appear on her face. In fact Lilly liked that day that she played basketball with Sean at the park, so maybe she had nothing to be worried about if in fact she became John's wife.
One week later, as the two were preparing dinner together she felt him clasping something around her neck; in fact when Lilly peered down she saw a tiny blue gemstone; which was her birthstone as well. Before she could respond, John's lips had automatically sealed hers. During the middle of their kiss, the doorbell rang.