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Chapter Seven

Me and Catherine drove to work separately tonight to try and avoid suspicion, and so far I'd say we've done a pretty good job of keeping it a secret.
Who am I kidding?
The only reason I haven't jumped her is because we haven't had a moment alone together, and we're lucky no one's noticed the looks we've been giving each other.
Me, Catherine and Greg were assigned together tonight, and the three of us are in the layout room going over photos from the crime scene.
We've been working six hours non stop, I haven't even had time for a cup of coffee, so when Greg offers to get some of his secret stash, I'm ready to kiss him.
The moment he's left the room, I feel Catherine's arms slide around my waist and her mouth finds my neck.

"Cath…windows….Greg.."
I feel rather than hear her laugh.
"Was that supposed to make sense honey?"
"Someone might see."
"Do you really think I care? Do you care?"
I give up and turn to face her.
"No, actually I don't."
I pull her closer to me and our mouths meet in a passionate kiss.
My hands slide down her back and she moans as I slide them down even further to cup her ass.
Eventually we pull away, gasping for breath, and I'm about to kiss her again when we're interrupted by a quiet cough from the doorway.
Greg is standing there, looking completely shell shocked.
"Greg…I..."
I what? I don't need to explain myself.
"Well, I guess everyone had to find out at some point. Greg, Sara and I are dating."
And I guess Catherine beat me to it.
"From what I saw, you're doing a little more than that."
There's the Greg we know and love.

Sensing I need to talk to Greg, Catherine excuses herself. I perch on the edge of the table and motion from him to join me.

"I'm sorry you had to find out like that. It's a very new thing, we've only been out on one date, I don't really understand it myself, I-"
"Sara, it's ok. I knew I never really had a chance with you anyway. At least, I've known I haven't for a while. It's more of a game now. I ask you out, you turn me down, you know the score."
"But still, I wish I'd told you rather than you having to find out like that."
"Are you kidding, that was hot! Any chance of another free show?"
"Sorry Greggo, that's all you're getting."
"Sara?"
"Uhuh?"
"I won't tell anyone, that's up to you and Catherine when you're ready."
"Thanks. I knew you'd keep it quiet anyway though."
"Now, your coffee milady?"

At the end of shift, I meet Catherine in her car.

"Breakfast is on me, ok?"
"Sure."
"Baby, are you alright?"
She nods.
"I'm just thinking about Lindsay."
"Are you worried about how she'll take the news about us?"
"Yeah, I guess."
"She's a smart kid Catherine, and she's pretty grown up too. I'm sure she'll be fine about it."

She smiles, but I'm pretty sure that's not the only thing that's bothering her. Well, I'm not going to push her; I'll let her tell me when she's ready. Once we finish breakfast, I'm expecting her to drive me back to the lab, so when she starts driving in the opposite direction I'm a little confused as to where we're going.

"Cath? I thought you were driving me back to the lab?"
"I can if you want, I kind of just…well I wanted to fall asleep in your arms again. I feel so safe with you."
My heart just about melts then. God, she's so adorable.
"So um, you still want me to take you back to the lab?"
"Take me home with you baby."

God, I never tire of her smile.

The downside to sharing a bed with Catherine is that it's kind of hard to get any sleep. Especially when said woman finds it hard to keep her hands to herself. Not that I'm really complaining of course.

"Sara?"
"Mmm?"
"There's something I want to say, but I don't know if I should say it."
I'm fully awake now, I think she's about to tell me what's been bothering her.
"Baby, you know you can tell me anything."
"It's just that…well, things are moving so fast between us and…"
"Do you want to slow things down?"
"No, nononono, it's just that…"
"Go on, it's ok, I can take it..."
"I, I, I love you."
My jaw almost hits the floor.
"Sara, I'm so sorry, I knew it was too soon, I shouldn't have said anything, I, we'll…"
I silence her with a kiss.
"Don't apologise Catherine."
"But…"
"I love you too."
Her eyes are filled with tears.
"Really?"
"I think I've been in love with you since I met you, it just took hearing you say it to make me realise."

And as I watch her sleep in my arms, I know I'm right.
It may have taken me almost six years to realise it, but I'm in love with Catherine.
It took many arguments and a little confusion, but the answer is so simple. Me and Catherine are right for each other. That's just the way it is. I may have only just realised it, but already I know I can't go back to life without her. I'm no longer confused, in fact, things have never been more clear…I love her.

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