One last night

Emily was in the back room adding things to the growing collection of boxes when she heard the front door open. Matt was the only person who had a key to her apartment so she knew it was him. Suddenly she got an idea. She removed all of her clothing quickly and lay down on the almost bare bed. She draped a sheet over her cover a few select areas.

"Em, babe, where are you?" Matt called heading down the hallway to the back bedroom that was hers.

"In my bedroom, sweetie. I need your help with something." She responded grinning at his expression as he appeared in the doorway.

"I thought I was picking you up to take you home, but this works too." Matt said as Emily removed the sheet revealing her naked body.

"Well, change of plans. I think we should spend one last night here." She replied as she took his hands in hers and pulled him onto the bed.

Matt removed his shirt and pant and joined her under the sheet. He pulled her close placing a deep, passionate kiss on her waiting lips. They let their hands roam as they touched familiar territory. As they made love they shared memories of times they were here in this place in between moans of pleasure.

After they finished, Emily lay with her head resting on Matt's chest, his arms securely around her. She kissed him before raising her head to look in his eyes.

"Matt, honey. I still have a ton of things to pack. DO you want to order dinner and then help me?" She asked rubbing her hand down his chest.

"Well baby, I was thinking that we could just stay here for the rest of the night. I'm very comfortable staying in this bed with you. You can pack in the morning and food is overrated." He answered flipping her over and kissing her once more.

Emily grinned as she used her legs to turn them once again. Smiling she sat up and straddled him grabbing his shirt off of the floor and putting it over her head.

"If you help me I promise to reward you with something special when we're finished." She kissed him and stood up slipping on her thong and walking out of the room and into the living room.

Matt smiled as he watched her walk away picking up his boxers and slipping them on before following her out of the room.

Flashback:

Matt found Emily sitting in the dark on her living room floor crying. She had given him a key this morning as they got ready telling him she wanted him to come to her place that night. Surprised Matt picked her up and carried her back to bed making them both late for work. The day had been terrible. Emily was negotiating with a man and he shot all of the hostages and himself. She was taking it hard. So hard she left the scene without him and drove home alone. He walked over and picked her up off the floor and set her on the couch. He flipped on a light to the lowest setting before sitting down next to her and pulling her against him. He was upset that she left without him, but his heart melted at seeing the woman he loved in pieces on her own floor. Matt brushed her hair back away from her face and placed a kiss on her head. Emily took a deep breath and sighed as she relaxed against him. She looked up with tears still in her eyes vulnerable. All her walls were down he could see it, but still he treaded carefully not wanting them to build back up. Matt told her that she made him want to get out of bed every morning and that he hadn't felt that way in a long time. She was the most beautiful, intelligent, admirable woman he had ever met and that he had never been happier in his life. What he wanted to say was that he loved her, but he new she wasn't ready for that. So he waited. Emily leaned in and kissed him before standing and leading him into her bedroom where all hindrances were gone when their bodies came in contact. It was probably some of he best sex they had ever had and there were definitely some tough comparisons.

End of Flashback

Matt smiled as once again he found her sitting on the floor crying. This time he sat down beside her and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. Emily leaned her head on his shoulder as she handed him the pictures she was looking at. Matt took them and as he flipped through them she told him stories about her family. Once again he was seeing a vulnerable side to Emily that anyone rarely saw. He grabbed the phone and placed an order for their usual pizza before walking into the kitchen and getting the last two beers in the refrigerator. He sat back down next to his girlfriend and once again picked up the photos she as looking at. This stack of pictures showing a young Emily. He smiled as the dimples on the young girl with pigtails. This was his Emily. He put the pictures in the photo box as she handed him the last stack and answered the door. These pictures were ones of them together at various times in their relationship. He smiled as she joined him with their dinner. Matt sat the pictures box and placed the lid on top. He placed the photo storage box into a bigger one before grabbing a piece of pizza from the box. Mushroom, he hated them but she always ordered them. He took them off of his slice and made a pile on his plate. He lifted the last one and Emily opened her mouth. Matt placed the mushroom in her mouth and then kissed her.

"You know this is the only reason I let you order those." He said feeding her another one.

"I know. You spoil me." She laughed as she rested her head on his shoulder again.

"Only because I love you. Emily, you know that right. I do love you." Matt responded setting his plate down as he leaned his head on hers.

"I know Matt, and I love you too. Matt, I'm nervous about this move." She replied setting her plate down and turning towards him.

"I know you are baby, and I promise to make sure you know everyday how much you mean to me. This is a big step for you and one day you'll tell me why, but for right now, I want you to be comfortable in our decision." Matt sealed his words with a kiss.

"Thank you. I needed your reassurance. I love you Matt and one day I will you everything just right now it's a little at a time." Emily leaned her forehead against his and rested it there.

"I want to know everything about you Em. I'll take it however you give it to me." Matt kissed her once more and this time their other plans were cancelled as they found their way back to the bedroom. Emily kept her promise making Matt's night catering to his every need before he returned the favor. The fell into an exhausted sleep entangled with one another thinking about the big move tomorrow.