A/N: I really like this one and I hope you guys like it too.

Disclaimer I do not own CSI Miami or any of the characters.

Dinner With the Family

The drive home was a fairly quiet one, occasionally interrupted by Ray Junior's questions about Horatio and his job and some small talk.' Finally, we're home' Yelina thought as they pulled into the driveway of her house. Soon after, Ray thanked his uncle and stood at the front door of the house waiting patiently. Yelina sat with her feet hanging out of the Hummer and looked thoughtfully at Horatio and offered a smile.

"Would y-you like to come inside? I'd like to make you dinner, it's the least I could do."

He bowed his head, a dim smile on his face, "I'm afraid I can't. I have to get back to work."

"Oh, don't uh…don't worry about it, I understand. Duty calls, right?"

Disappointment stood plain on her face and the smile that was once there just moments ago disappeared. He took her hand and squeezed it gently.

"I'll make it up to you, I promise." She nodded then leaned over to give him a hug.

"Thank you." She whispered into his ear, her warm breath gently caressed his neck. Once again he found it hard to control himself.

"So, I'll see you later then." He smiled.

"Yes you will." She smiled back.

Almost a month went by and Horatio and Yelina found themselves having lunch together most times at work and rumors began to spread around the lab about their relationship with one another. They didn't really care much about the rumors because they knew the truth and although they do have feelings for one another, they tried to keep them hidden from the world and even one another. After work, Yelina and Horatio stood outside PD getting ready to head home. He had walked her to her car like he did the last few weeks.

"Thanks." Yelina said, tossing a few case files over in the passenger's seat.

"Not a problem, ma'am."

She gave a toothy grin. She was always a sucker for that Caine charm, "Hey uh…I'm cooking ropa vieja tonight. Would you like to come over for dinner?"

"Are you sure it'll be alright? I mean you've been working all day and you're probably ti-"

"Come on Horatio. This is me you're talking about. I'm sure I can manage and besides, it's your favorite."

Horatio smiled, observing her features carefully and although it was obvious she was tired, she looked as beautiful as ever. "Actually, that'd be a great idea." His response brought a smile to her face.

"So I'll see you at eight?"

"Definitely."

Horatio showed up at Yelina's house dressed smartly in a blue and white stripped polo shirt, which complimented his handsome cobalt eyes, and jeans. It was a rare sight to see Lieutenant Horatio Caine dressed like this. He knocked on the door and waited for her to answer.

"Wow, you're early." Yelina commented, letting him in. She was dressed in a very fitting black spaghetti strap shirt, that revealed her cleavage quite nicely, and denim shorts, "Dinner isn't quite ready yet so you'll have to keep busy until it's done."

He took a seat on the couch next to Ray Junior, who was glued to the television, "Uncle Horatio!"

"Hey buddy. What do you have here?"

"It's my Playstaion 2. Mom bought it for me when we were in Rio."

"That's nice." The two continued to talk about other 'guy' stuff and Ray taught Horatio how to play his video game. According to Ray, Horatio sucked at it, but he loved spending time with his Uncle more than anything in the world. After a while of torturous defeat on Horatio's part, he decided to check up on Yelina.

"Alright buddy. I'll go see what your mom is up to." he grinned.

"No problem, but we still have one more game to play before you leave, right?"

"Sure thing." He smiled.

When he entered the kitchen, he stood in awe, admiring her legs. He wished he could have her and see what it's like to run his fingers along every curve of her body, but it was complicated -simple, but complicated. Once again her undeniably beauty had bewitched him and there wasn't a thing he could do about it. Instead, just stand there and watch.

"Horatio…?" He looked up quickly as if being pulled from deep thought and blushed. 'I wonder if she noticed I was staring.'

"I'm glad I got your attention. Can you help me with these? Just set them over on the table there." she said handing him a few flat plates. He returned for some glasses and the silverware, the two occasionally exchanging playful looks of desire and intrigue.

After dinner, some chit chat and a bottle of red wine (none for Ray Jr. of course), Horatio, who was greatly satisfied, found it fit to compliment Yelina on her cooking. It had been quite a while since he last tasted her ropa vieja.

"Ray, it's getting a little late. Why don't you do upstairs and get washed up?"

"No mom…" he whined, "…Uncle Horatio promised me a game before he leaves."

"Alright, but go wash up first then after you guys are done you have to go straight to bed. You have school in the morning."

"Yes!" he exclaimed then ran in the kitchen to put away his dishes and hurried upstairs.

Horatio turned to Yelina and smiled at the happiness etched across her face. She lowered her gaze to her hands and began playing with her fingers, trying to avoid his eyes. She didn't want this relationship they worked so hard on to be ruined by the feelings she has for him and besides, she wasn't even sure if he felt exactly the same way about her.

"Yelina…"

She glanced up at him and was spellbound by his lips. She wondered how they tasted and although she knew it wasn't right to want your own brother-in-law, she didn't really care anymore.

"Yelina, I missed you…a lot." There was such tenderness in his voice.

She smiled coyly, twisting her finger around a lock of her hair, "I missed you too, Horatio. I uh…I suppose you already know how much I missed you, thanks to Ray Jr." She said rolling her eyes, a large grin on her face. Horatio laughed and took her hand, examining the palm of it closely. She watched intently as he laced their fingers together then leaned in, brushing his lips against her hand. He missed being this close to her and realized how much he longed for her touch. She placed her hand on his cheek and smiled. He covered her hand with his then slightly tilted his head to the side and leaned in to kiss her. Before their lips could touch they were startled by the sound of Ray Jr. coming down the staircase. The two sprung apart, both disappointed that their chance at becoming intimate had failed.

"Alright Uncle Horatio, you ready to get your butt kicked, again?" Ray teased.

"Not a chance, pal."

When they were done playing games, it was sad to say that Ray went to bed defeated by his Uncle at his favorite video game. Yelina and Horatio sat on the couch and talked for hours, simply enjoying the other's company. The two were seated much closer to each other than they were when they started their conversation.

The air around them felt like static and she loved the way she would always lose control of everything whenever she stared into his stunning blue eyes. He lowered his gaze to her lips and leaned in to kiss her. It started out as a safe kiss, nothing more, but now that Horatio finally got to taste what it was like to kiss her, he needed more. Soon the kiss burned with passion and urgency as their hands began to explore each other's bodies. Yelina knew she must've taken him by surprise when she pushed him down onto the couch. She slipped her hand under his shirt and gasped as she gently caressed his chest and ran her fingers through his fiery red hair. He planted kisses on her neck and down to her shoulder, the smell of lilies from her hair filled the air around them. Just as her hand moved to undo his buckle, he slowly pushed her off of him.

We uh…we can't do this. Not now." He said, slightly out of breath. "I don't want you to do anything you might regret later on."

'If only you knew how much I want you right now,Horatio.' Yelina thought to herself as she sat up and leaned back in the couch, clearly disappointed by his decision, but she knew he was right. She was in a vulnerable state and he didn't want to take advantage of her. That's just how he is…so caring and protective.

"Well, I guess I should be heading home now." He said, rising up from his seat.

"Yeah, it is getting a little late and you probably have work in the morning." Yelina replied, walking him to the front door.

"So, I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Yes you will." She smiled as Horatio drove away then headed to bed.

A/N: There you go. ) The next chapter is a bit of an angst. . Someone gets shot dum dum dummm