Hey guys ! So I decided to write a short multi chapters story, another idea that bumped into my head to bring Jo and Henry together. So this is going to be a bit dramatic despite that first chapter but no worries, I'm a nice girl and I love happy endings, I'm just a bit evil *cough*
I'm not sure how good it will be but I'm giving it a try nonetheless.
Basically the story is based somehow one year after season 1 and at one point, Jo and Henry can't hide their feelings anymore and let's say when it comes to Jo, Henry isn't really himself hehe.
Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy. I apologize for the typos, as I always say, English isn't my native language so I'm trying but I can't be perfect.
It's not a long chapter, sorry, but well I didn't write a lot yet
Reviews are appreciated, thank you.
«Love is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person because you neither have to weigh your thoughts nor measure your words »
She was beautiful. Yes she was and did he know that. He was looking at her every morning and every day for over a year now. At first he never thought he would fall for her, that he surely didn't plan. He was only a medical examiner, working with a hot detective but the more it went and the more they became close and before he knew it, he was deep, he just tried to deny it but now he couldn't anymore. He couldn't because that's all he wanted, he wanted to be with her.
He has been distracted the past few days now because he couldn't take his eyes off her. Every time he was trying to ask her out, he was just going back into it, blushing like a teen every time Jo was speaking with him.
She sure noticed his behavior but she wouldn't push until he would confess all by himself if something was wrong with him.
Also, she didn't know his secret yet. And he tried but they were always interrupted ever since she stepped in into the shop with that picture from him, Abigail and Abe as a baby.
He lost the count of how many times he tried all over again to tell her, he really wanted to but her phone was always buzzing or Lucas was always there to share a story or Abe needed his help. They both were frustrated and Jo finally told him they would talk when they'll get a day off or a week off but lately they were working too hard so it was out of question.
But that didn't help the fact Henry was always dreaming about Jo, even at work and she was working near him but he couldn't help it. Every time she was stepping at the morgue, it's like he was losing track of every coherent thoughts and the way she wanted to know all of his theories, her bright smile, her big brown eyes and the little tilt of her head when she couldn't understand a word he was saying.
This was another usual day at the 11th, and Henry was still daydreaming as he was working on a body, in front of Jo, Hanson and Lucas and each of them were waiting for another theory but he was frozen.
- Henry ? - Jo shyly asked
- doc ? Come on, you can't be lost in dreamland again, I found the cause of death myself but I need you here
- Earth to Henry - Hanson yelled and he blinked, rubbing his face and the first face he saw was Jo, half worried half amused.
- yes ! My apologies ! Where was I again ?
- about to tell us the cause of death ? - Jo replied, bitting her lip as Henry blushed from head to toe
He cleared his throat
- yes ! Right ! Well..
He suddenly realized he had no idea because he didn't even pay attention to the body. Damn Martinez was all over his head and the fact she was so close to him, her scent was intoxicating and he couldn't process.
Lucas and Hanson giggled, looking at the two idiots in front of them.
- we could come back later doc if you want to - Hanson proposed- you don't seem like yourself today
Henry had no idea what Hanson just said but he just nodded. He didn't remember being so stupid over a woman for like 150 years.
Then he looked at Lucas
- I thought you figured it out ?
Lucas shrugged
- I did but I was waiting for you to confirm it
Henry sighed and quickly gave a look to the body and Lucas scoffed
- asphyxiation doc
After some quite minutes, Henry nodded
- yes indeed ! Thank you Lucas ! Soon enough you'll be as good as me
- I'm glad to hear that - the young man couldn't hide his mega watt smile.
Hanson just gave him an obvious look, kinda pointing a finger into Jo and Henry who were literally undressing each other with their eyes.
- Jo I'm coming back upstairs to write that down in a rapport. Lucas would you mind ?
- sure enough detective ! You could use my help
They both quickly head up to the elevator as Henry and Jo awkwardly stand next to each other.
Henry told himself, no more dead bodies for today, he had enough. He just covered the guy and put him on the fridge, heading to his office where his removed his lab coat, Jo carefully following him, and leaning on the door frame.
- Henry what's going with you ? - she whispered in a soft tone
Maybe he should take that occasion to ask her. So he turned around to face her, licking his lips and suddenly stammered
- well.. Jo.. I.. I've been wondering if.. - he took a deep breath as she bit her lips, she'd never thought she'd live the day to see Henry Morgan hesitating
- Jo.. Would you.. - oh goodness.. Why is this so hard, it's not like I'm not around you every day.
Jo just laughed and took a step forward, knowing that poor guy needed some help there
- Henry. If you're about to ask me out on a date as you're trying to do for weeks now, why don't you simply get the words out ?
Henry was one skill man with a lot of observation's power but Jo was pretty good at it as well.
- how did you figure it out ?
Jo smiled
- I'm not stupid Henry. You've been nervous every time I was around you, you were walking toward me and then going back. It didn't take long for me to do the maths.
- ah ! I see.
An awkward silence fell between the two as Jo was waiting for him to say something. He took a step toward her and just put his hands on her shoulders and politely asked
- Jo Martinez, will you go out a date with me ?
A huge grin spread on Jo's face and she kissed him on the cheek, nearly sending him on fire
- Yes ! Of course I will Henry ! Was about time. When would you like to go ?
- well let's see.
He took his pocket watch and realized they were pretty early today, Jo nervously balanced herself on her feet when he said in a voice he could barely recognize as his
- how about tonight ? Is that all right with you ?
Jo seemed to evaluate how many hours she would need to get ready and nodded
- of course ! Should I pick you up at the shop ? I know you don't drive.
Henry didn't even think about that. Oh no, he couldn't get her to pick him up.. Wasn't very chivalrous was it ?
Jo rolled her eyes
- for the record, this doesn't bother me Henry. It's fine. I'll pick you up, is 7 all right for you ?
Henry knew he couldn't argue so he nodded giving him one hell of a smile
- yes ! It's fine ! I'll see you tonight then.
- yeah ! See you.
She got out of the morgue with a cheerful expression. Henry let out the sigh he was holding and when he stepped out of his office to take the elevator he couldn't it and went into all Lucas mode
- yes ! - he said while doing a turn on himself and realized the whole morgue was just staring at him. He smiled and quickly rushed into the elevator to hide the embarrassment.