Chapter 5

Andy turned again, he couldn't sleep. Why didn't he just say it? He went over the night in his head so many times. He looked at the clock 23.42 stared back at him making him in groan in exasperation, he had been in bed for over an hour already. He decided to go to the bathroom in hope that maybe when he came back he might actually get some sleep. He made every effort to make as little noise as possible, he knew the kid was away but he didn't want to disturb Sharon, as he headed back to bed he noticed that Sharon's light was still on. Andy fought every urge to knock on the door and see if she was still awake.

Sharon had re read the same sentence of her book countless time but she couldn't concentrate, her mind kept wandering to what had occurred between her and Andy this evening. Was Andy scared to move forward with her? She had been the one who wanted to love slowly but how does she let him know she's ready? She sighed and closed her book giving up on reading it. Andy would be back at his own home soon, maybe it would be easier to move forward when they were back to some normality. As Sharon pondered this she heard Andy was up. Secretly hoping he would see her light on and check she was still awake Sharon fluffed her hair and adjusted the thin straps of her night dress. Sharon waited in anticipation, but was all she was met with was sound of Andy's bedroom room door click shut. Shaking her head she picked up her book once again in hope that it might distract her from thoughts of Andy Flynn.

00.17 was displayed on the clock Andy was sure the clocked was mocking him, he huffed and sat up, he had to go check of she was still awake, and if she was then he would tell her how he felt and maybe get some sleep. Andy moved quietly down the hall in case she was asleep but was thankful to be met with glow of light under from under her door, letting out a small breath he tapped quietly on her bedroom door.

"Sharon you still up" asked Andy quietly, his stomach tense

"Yes Andy, come in" Sharon replied.

The door creaked open and Andy walked in the sight of her stopping him in his tracks and robbing him of the ability to breathe. She was a vision, the soft glow of the side light illumination the subtle red highlights in her tousled hair, the gentle pink colour of her night dress accentuating her pale skin. Andy had always wondered what Sharon Raydor wore to bed and he was awe struck to find her sitting in bed wearing one of his many fantasies. The straps of the night dress were thin and the v cut hugged her ample cleavage perfectly. Andy found all he could do was stare.

Sharon could feel her pulse quicken, he had come to check on her. She was confused as he wasn't saying anything, noticing that he wasn't looking her in the eye she followed his gaze and it became evident just what had her Lieutenant lost for words. Sharon decided to help him out.

"Andy is everything ok?" asked Sharon

"uh…oh I couldn't sleep" began Andy " I seen your light was on so I came to check on you" he needed to get his thoughts together and away from what lay beneath Sharon Raydor's night dress.

"I can't sleep either, I tried reading "said Sharon pointing at the book that lay open beside her "but I can't concentrate" she smiled softly. Andy returned a smile and closed the door gently behind him.

"Sharon since your awake there is something I need to talk to you about" uttered Andy

"Sure Andy whatever it is I'm listening" said Sharon with a soft smile "do you want to talk over some tea?" she asked

"no its ok it shouldn't take long, you don't need to get up" said Andy quickly, if she stood up and he seen the night dress in its full entirety Andy was sure he would lose any chance he had of finishing what he was trying to say.

Sharon was becoming a bit concerned, Andy was slowly pacing the room and she wondered what exactly he needed to talk to her about, she sat up in anticipation of what he was about to say. Andy noticed her sit up slightly, he gulped what was she trying to do to him?

"Sharon now that I'm well again I wanted to say thank you for looking after me so well, there is something I have been meaning to say and I wanted to tell you way before the whole… um… incident with the car"

Sharon gave a small laugh at his attempt to downplay just how badly injured he had been. Andy smiled at her, his heart was beating so fast he was sure Sharon could hear it, but this was it he had to tell her.

"Sharon, what I wanted to tell you was that…uh...I really want to say that …I love you" blurted Andy

Andy had stopped pacing and was watching waiting for Sharon's response. She looked at him eyes brimming with emotion as the words he said sank in.

"You don't have to say it back but I just really needed to tell you, your amazing Sharon Raydor and I love you, very much" said Andy gently, relief flowed through every vein in his body , at last he had said it, she knew how he felt.

Sharon's mind was racing she couldn't find the words she wanted to say. He loved her. Sharon cleared her throat still trying to find the right words. Deciding that Andy was standing too far away she got of bed and walked towards him. She placed her hands on his chest, lifted her head and placed a lingering kiss on his lips.

"I love you Andy Flynn, very much" she whispered.

Andy felt his heart swell and relief fill his body. She loved him.

Sharon decided she wanted to show Andy just how much she loved him; she drew him in to a passionate kiss and hummed with pleasure.

Hours later they lay tangled breathless and completely spent, Andy stroked Sharon's hair as her head lay on his chest, she listening to the strong beating of his heart.

"Did I tell you that you are amazing Sharon Raydor" smiled Andy. Sharon let out a small giggle.

"You may have mentioned it a couple of times" Sharon lifted her head and gave him a lazy kiss' "you're quite amazing yourself Andy Flynn" said Sharon laying her head back on his chest.

"I love you Andy"

"I love you Sharon"

They both closed their eyes and slept more soundly then they had in weeks, secure in each other's arms, content in their love for another and happy, happy that they had finally said those three little words.

End