A/N: Just something I got done in class; we kind of had a free day…

Summery: (H/Y) Yelina returns to Miami and they both have surprises in store for them.

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

Truth

Yelina took a deep breath then exhaled slowly in an attempt to calm her nerves. She opened her mouth to speak, but her words became scarce. Nervousness fell like a blanket over her and it seemed almost unbearable yet Horatio didn't look nervous at all to say the least.

"Horatio…" she said softly, looking down at his gentle caress as tears threatened to fall. All those years of dancing around in circles with each other, the memories they shared –both good and bad and the countless times they denied their true feelings for one another all led up to this very moment. All she had to do was utter the words she had been aching to say to him and those boundaries –whatever was left of them would crumble to its demise.

Yelina sighed, "I don't see why this is so hard for me to do" she murmured, so softly it was barely audible. Horatio tilted his head to the side slightly, carefully studying the expression on her face.

"What's so hard, sweetheart?"

There was a rather long pause before she answered, "To tell you that...I uh, I'm in love with you, Horatio." she said in a low voice, "I've been in love with you for so long now and it was so hard for me to tell you how I felt for reasons even I don't know. I've tried keeping my feelings hidden from you and from myself for a while..." there was another pause before she spoke again, "...Even convincing myself that being with you wouldn't work out because we're complicated didn't work, it only made things worse for me…" she bowed her head as tears welled from her eyes, "...I love you, Horatio" she repeated, returning her gaze to him. Inside Horatio was rejoicing at her words. She had finally admitted her feelings for him and they could finally move on and have a life together.

He tucked a lock of hair that draped over her face behind her ear and gently wiped away the tears that trailed down her cheeks. She shivered at his touch, enjoying the pleasure he created. Her large brown eyes begged for him to come closer and his warm breath gently grazed the tips of her lips. One slight movement from any of them could be the start of something new.

So what's stopping them?

It was a split second decision that drove Horatio to lean forward. Surely it was one decision he would never regret. The kiss was nothing too inappropriate, just a firm touch against her lips, nothing more than a mere taste of what could be his in a matter of minutes.

"Now was that so hard?" Horatio teased, once they had parted. She rolled her eyes, breathing a sigh of relief. All she could do was grin as she bowed her head for a moment.

"I love you, Yelina." Horatio said as his lips found their way back to Yelina's once again. This time the kiss was one that had been long awaited and the gratification that came with it seemed almost endless. Horatio pulled Yelina as close as he could to his body with the little strength he had, her warm breath caressing the nape of his neck.

"Ha! I knew it…!"

Without missing a beat, Yelina quickly resumed her position in the chair next to Horatio's bed for she had unconsciously moved to sit beside him.

Ray Jr. leaped from the hallway into the room, Calleigh and Alexx walked in behind him.

"…I knew you two would do something once I left! You guys are so predictable" the boy laughed. Alexx and Calleigh couldn't help but laugh, causing Yelina's cheeks darkened to a shade of red as the boy continued to laugh uncontrollably. .

"Ray, were you –"

"No, no Uncle Horatio, its fine. I'm cool with you and mom being together, really" he said, finally catching his breath.

"How long were you guys there?" Yelina asked concern evident in her voice.

"Not long." Alexx grinned.

"Yeah, Tripp dropped by to get my statement that's why we took so long to get here. We just arrived, I promised you, but the 'hiding outside the room' part was all Ray's idea." Calleigh said pointing a finger at Ray Jr. Yelina threw her head back in laughter.

"Why one of Miami's best CSI's and medical examiners would follow behind a thirteen year old boy who plans to eavesdrop on his Uncle and girlfriend is beyond me." Horatio said, looking at Ray who had a large grin on his face. Yelina raised her eyebrows, surprised to hear Horatio refer to her as his girlfriend.

"Well, I'm glad you guys are finally together. The team was kind of wondering when you two would." Calleigh said a bright smile on her face.

"Yeah, when you really think about it, it's almost as if the bad guy caused all this to happen." Alexx said.

"What do you mean?" Yelina questioned.

"I mean if Horatio hadn't been shot, then he would have never ended up in the hospital and Yelina probably wouldn't have told him how she felt…Which I'm guessing you already did, right? Judging by the 'situation' you two were in when we interrupted." she chuckled.

Horatio laughed, "Yes, she did" he said taking her hand.

"Good." Alexx nodded her head.

A/N: This one's a little longer thank the last and I hope you guys like reading it as much as I liked writing this one. As you probably noticed, Cal and Alexx were a bit out of character, but I kinda liked the way they acted. :D Next, there's no way H is going to work with those injuries. A little fun on the beach anyone?