Chapter 3

As Sharon drove towards the office she couldn't stop thinking about that kiss, they were dating so of course they had kissed before but nothing like that. It was heat filled and passionate. It stirred her; she wanted to move further with Andy but how could she when she couldn't even admit to him how she truly felt. Sharon sighed and touched her still tingling lips; she had to tell him soon. If that kiss had left her feeling like this the Sharon couldn't wait for what else was to come.

Andy strode out the doctor's office towards his car whistling, he couldn't imagine today could have been any better, that kiss this morning was enough to put him in an excellent mood. Andy replayed it in his head; the way she had tasted, the feel of her hair in his hands and the sound of that hum Sharon had let out. Oh yes today was a good day and the news he just got just topped it off. Andy reached his car he got in placing the papers on the passenger side reading the bold letters over again:

Cleared for active duty

Andy smiled and then continued whistling, he decided that tonight he was going to tell her. Yes tonight he would finally tell her he was in love with her.

Today had turned out harder than Sharon had expected, they had investigated the murder of a teenage boy. He had been raped and beaten to death. His age, looks and lifestyle echoed that of Rusty's previous reality, Sharon had found that especially hard. The case was an easy solve a "client" of the boy had decided he wasn't going to pay for the services he received and it had resulted in the loss of this young boys life. Sharon had decided to give Rusty a call on her drive home for work. He sounded happy and excited about how his vlog was coming along; she loved him and was immensely proud of him. The conversation with Rusty had lifted her spirits slightly but the events of today still weighed heavy on her. She entered the elevator and pushed the button to her floor, closing her eyes she let out a sigh, all she wanted now was a hot bath and the company of a certain Andy Flynn.

Andy was sitting on the couch watching an old western he had made vegetarian lasagne for dinner and was waiting for Sharon it was getting late but he knew that you could never predict your hours in their line of work. Just as Andy was considering a nap he heard the door open, Sharon was home and from the small smile she gave him he knew it had been a rough day. As she hung her coat and took off her high heels Andy walked towards her, reaching her he pulled her in to a tight embrace. She sighed and wrapped her arms around his waist thankful that he knew just what she needed. Andy kissed her temple and looked down; their eyes met the passion from the morning slowly returning.

"Why don't you go and run a nice warm bath, dinner will be ready for you when you're done" Andy whispered then placed a brief kiss on her lips.

"That sounds wonderful ", Sharon let go of his waist and smiled "thank you Andy" Sharon headed towards the bathroom thinking just how lucky she was.

Andy watched as she disappeared in to the bathroom, he let out a breath he didn't know he had been holding. How could he tell her now after she clearly had a tough day? Maybe he should leave it for a better time, but when would be the right time? He sighed and headed towards the kitchen to prepare dinner, why was it so difficult to utter three damm words?

Sharon had finished drying her hair and dressed in her yoga pants, tank top and cream cardigan. The bath had made her feel a lot better; she could smell dinner and her stomach rumbled in anticipation. Andy had just finished placing the plates on the table when Sharon appeared.

"This looks amazing Andy you didn't have to go to all this trouble" exclaimed Sharon viewing the table of food in front of her.

Andy pulled out the chair for Sharon to sit down; as she did he placed a kiss on the top of her head breathing the scent of her.

"It was no trouble, you know I enjoy cooking and I especially enjoy cooking for you" Andy sat down across from her flashing his warmest smile. She loved him so much thought Sharon looking in to his deep hazel eyes. Why can't I just say it?