Chapter 4

Sharon told Andy about the case over dinner and it became clear to Andy why it had been a tough day, her strength never failed to amaze him. After the last dish was put away Andy offered to make Sharon tea and she gratefully accepted.

"Go and get comfortable on the couch I will bring the tea over" said Andy, he could see she was tired and he wanted her to relax.

Sharon sat down and watched Andy make the tea, he was so comfortable in her kitchen what will it be like when he returns to his own home, will it be the same? She will miss the domesticity she had so easily settled in to.

"You ok Sharon?" questioned Andy setting the mugs down on the coffee table.

"Yes of course" replied Sharon "Just miles away, so how was your day? Oh how did it go with the doctor I forgot to ask!" gasped Sharon. Andy laughed at her thinking how adorable she was.

"It went very well, in fact Captain as of Monday you will have this Lieutenant back in your murder room once again" Andy smiled.

"Oh Andy that is fantastic" squealed Sharon giving him a hug. Andy held on tight inhaling the sweet jasmine aroma of her hair he was sure he was addicted to the fragrance of her. Sharon pulled back slightly then meeting his eyes she leaned in brushing her lips against his. Andy moved forward and embraced her in an intense kiss. Sharon let out a deep hum causing Andy to groan, he ran his hands up her waist, his tongue brushing her lips begging entry. Sharon moved her hands up his back finding the small hairs on the back of his neck. As Andy swept his tongue over once more she parted her lips and allowed him in letting out a small gasp. Her thoughts no longer on the day she had now her mind raced with how much she wanted the man she loved. They pulled apart staring at each other. Andy cleared his throat;

"That was…uh…look sorry if I'm moving too fast Sharon I know we had agreed to take it slow"

Sharon's mind took a few seconds to catch up; her heart was still racing and the stirring still very evident in her stomach.

"I…that was..." Sharon gathered her thoughts and continued "Andy you are not going to fast, believe me I enjoyed kissing you back" she gave a small smile and took his hand in hers."Andy please don't be scared to be affectionate with me" said Sharon looking down at her hands. Andy was silent, his mind going in so many directions he wanted to say so much to her but more importantly he wanted to utter three words.

"Anyway" Sharon said breaking the silence "I should go to bed it has been a very long day"

"Sharon wait" exclaimed Andy realising he was losing the moment to say what he wanted "I…" he paused. Sharon stopped and looked at him expectantly. Andy gave a small smile

"Sleep well" he hung his head slightly, he had missed his chance.

"You to Andy, goodnight" Sharon replied and headed to her bedroom. Andy shook his head, Provenza was right he was an idiot.