I uploaded again like I said!! :D:D Thanks again to people who have been reading and reviewing, I really appreciate it :D Well here is my last update for a few days and I hope you like it enough to forgive me for not updating or replying to reviews for a bit :D I hope you enjoy it :D Lots of Smacked :D YAY! (by the way, if anyone has reviewed and not recieved a reply, it's not personal, its just because the internet cuts out sometimes and I don't know if it's sent.. :S sorry!)


The weeks had passed so quickly that Mac felt a little disorientated. His brain felt like it was still in February while his body was in March with everyone else. It was late March now and a more than a month had passed since the night he didn't like to think about.

Stella was noticeably much happier, the closure idea had thankfully worked but although most days were good, some were bad and Mac was always there to help her through them.

He walked around the small table in his apartment and placed a candlestick down in the centre of the table. Tonight was their first proper meal together. Mac had, probably stupidly, insisted on cooking and Stella had agreed, if a little surprised.

Their relationship had progressed slowly and Mac had waited for her just as he promised he would. He had waited patiently and then whilst working a scene yesterday morning, Stella unexpectedly announced she was ready for their first date before rushing off, blushing, to help Lindsay with a piece of evidence.

Mac breathed in deeply, trying to calm himself as he felt the nerves begin to fill every cell in his body. He smiled as he realised the casserole he was making smelt rather good. He hoped it tasted just as good.

His heart stopped as he heard a knock on the door and he almost ran to get it. He stopped, looked around his apartment quickly, smiled and then opened the door.

Stella was smiling on the other side of the frame and Mac moved out of the way to let her in.

'Hey.' Stella greeted.

'Hey.' Mac repeated before offering to take her coat. He hung it up and had to stop his jaw from dropping to the floor as his eyes took in what she was wearing. She was wearing a midnight blue halter neck top so the soft skin on her back was exposed. Her legs were wrapped in black jeans which complimented her brilliantly. Half of her curls hung down to fall on her shoulders and half were tied back with a glittering clip. Mac tried to talk but couldn't find his voice.

'Are you okay Mac?' Stella asked with a smile on her face. Mac nodded slowly and then found his voice.

'You look…' what word could describe her? 'Stunning.' That wasn't good enough. 'More than stunning. You look…' Stella laughed as Mac tried to search for the right word.

'It's okay Mac, don't hurt yourself.' She laughed. 'I must say you look pretty damn good yourself Taylor.' She commented in a low voice. Mac shrugged. He had on his usual trousers and shirt but no tie lay in his collar. He had left the top button open and the shirt was a dark green colour. 'You should wear green more often.' She commented, her eyes lingering on his chest. Mac felt a mixture of flattery and awkwardness and he coughed before gesturing to the kitchen. Stella giggled at him and Mac realised he had not hidden his nerves as well as he thought he had.

'Something smells good.' Stella said as she sat in her chair at the table.

'It's chicken casserole. Is that okay?' He asked timidly.

'It's perfect.' She took his hand and used her thumb to rub circles on the back of it. 'Calm down. Everything will be fine.' She whispered. Mac took a deep breath and nodded.

'I just want everything to be perfect.' He admitted.

'It will be.' She responded. 'You're here.'

Mac shifted his feet and Stella giggled again at his obvious nerves. He took his hand away from her gently and moved to the oven to take out the casserole.

When Mac had finally relaxed a little, thanks to the dinner being quite nice and thanks to the wine, he found that he hadn't been so relaxed in such a long time. Stella was leaning against the back of the chair, part of her back touching the wall next to her as she held her glass in her hand. Mac had a hard time remembering to make conversation. He could have quite easily stared at her all night.

'I've been thinking…' Stella began, twirling the wine in her glass.

'What about?' Mac inquired.

'About what we're going to tell everyone. About us.' She continued.

'Don't they already know?' He wondered.

'Well, I was chatting to Lindsay and apparently they all know something is happening but they aren't sure what.'

'And they call themselves crime scene investigators? Maybe we should hire some new ones. Isn't it obvious?' Mac joked.

'Well to us obviously but we aren't exactly kissing in the corridors now are we Mac?'

'That could be changed.' He commented quietly. Stella laughed.

'Mac Taylor, I never thought I would hear the day that you would suggest such a thing!' She teased. Mac laughed.

'Well what can we do?'

'I suppose we could just tell them we're dating. But what about Sinclair? Are we even allowed to date? You know how hard he was on Danny and Lindsay and we're the supervisors…' She began to worry.

'Hey, don't worry about Sinclair. I'll sort it out. We'll be fine.' He smiled to her and the worry in her face disappeared.

'Well, that means we can tell them.' She concluded.

'Yes I suppose it does. Danny and Lindsay are going to have a field day.' He muttered. Stella laughed again and Mac joined in. Soon, the laughter had them both holding their sides in pain and Stella wiped the bottom of her eyes carefully so not to get black smudges from the tears.

After the laughing fit was over, they moved to the living room. Mac sat on the couch and Stella scooted next to him, resting her head on his chest and curling her legs towards her as Mac put his arm around her. Mac heard her sigh in contentment and Mac closed his eyes, revelling in the feel of her in his arms. He felt Stella kiss him on his shirt before placing her head back on his chest.

'Thanks for a lovely dinner Mac. You aren't a half bad cook. Makes me wonder what other hidden talents you're keeping from me.' She muttered into his shirt. Mac laughed.

'Thanks and anytime.' He responded.

'I was hoping you'd say that.' She whispered. Mac smiled.

'You're welcome here anytime you want Stel.'

'I should hope so.' She laughed. 'I'm also thinking of letting my 'no males in my apartment' rule give way to a few acceptions.'

'A few?' Mac asked.

'Well just one.' Stella replied before leaning up to kiss him. She pulled away after a second and their eyes connected, blue to green. Mac's were unsure, he didn't know what Stella was ready for yet but Stella's were inviting. This really confused Mac. She made it easier for him to understand by pulling him into another kiss. This one was forceful and passionate. Stella knelt up on the couch and Mac turned towards her, his arms pinning her to him by her waist. She ran her fingers through his hair and her nails scratched his scalp lightly. A moan escaped his lips through the kiss and Stella moved to sit on his lap. Mac, unlike the last time a woman had done this to him, responded enthusiastically. One hand moved upwards to her back and her skin felt amazing below his fingers. The other hand moved to her thigh and brushed it gently. Stella let out a moan this time and deepened the kiss further.

Mac, after deciding that Stella seemed to think she was ready, moved his arms to her legs. In one movement, he picked her up, breaking the kiss. Stella giggled and kicked her legs.

'Mac!' She gasped, surprised, a dazzling smile lighting up her face. Mac laughed at her reaction and walked towards the bedroom. He moved into the room to put Stella down on the bed, using one foot to kick the door shut behind them.


Hehe! :D Well I hope you enjoyed it :D Let me know what you think, I hope once again that it wasn't too OOC. I just love the thought of a nervous Mac, I can just imagine him looking so adorable lol :D Have a good few days and I'm sorry again about the break of uploads now for the next few days but I will try to make it worth the wait :D

Thanks for reading!!!

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