Chuck and Sarah vs. the Accidental Baby
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who reviewed the previous chapters. Your words are very encouraging for me as a writer, so thank you. Unfortunately, I can't get back to all of you, I'm just too busy, but I'll try get back to a few of you each time. Once again, thanks
Next... I'm sorry that it has taken awhile to get this chapter up, I've been really busy these past few weeks and just managed to squeeze in the time today. I had hoped to have this chapter up last weekend but that didn't really happen... Anyway, my plan from now on will be to try and update this story every Friday *cross fingers*.
And with all that.. I hope you enjoy this final chapter in the mini story arc. Next chapter, the real story begins.
Oh , lastly... A lot of the writers and readers here don't seem to have been that impressed with the season premier and the following few episodes that followed. Would just like to ask what is wrong with all of you? =) (no hard feelings but I personally thought they were awesome!)
Still no beta, so all mistakes are mine.
Disclaimer: If I owned Chuck, it wouldn't be put on hold in February for the silly Olympics
Chapter 4 – Chuck vs. The Relationship (part 3)
Before:
"You know Chuck, if I'm so damn secretive, why don't you go find another girlfriend!" Sarah yelled at him.
"Because I don't want another girlfriend Sarah, I just want my girlfriend to stop hiding everything from me!" He exclaimed.
"I'm a spy Chuck! You can't have it both ways." And with that, Sarah turned around and headed out the front door.
Chuck dropped his head to his hands and breathed a huge sigh. They had been having these kinds of fights for the past couple of weeks, ever since he had stuck his foot in his mouth that night before they moved in together. He thought she had forgiven him for what he had said to her but it seemed to be the foundation for the problems they were currently facing.
He didn't understand why she got so mad. She had been acting really strange and secretive lately and all he wanted to know was if she was alright. And every time, she fought with him, saying that he should just accept her for who she was or find someone else. He just wanted to be there for her but he didn't know how to do so without her thinking that he was being nosy.
On the other hand, he was starting to lose his patience. There's only so much understanding a guy can have and his was beginning to wear thin. Their relationship was amazing. He already knew he loved her, he was sure of that without a doubt in his mind but he knew she wasn't ready to hear that yet. And truly, when they weren't fighting, things were great between them.
Chuck knew that she cared for him, she showed it through her actions, he just didn't understand why she wouldn't trust him. She was definitely hiding something, he just didn't know what it was.
"Well off to work" he said to himself and made his way towards the bathroom, thinking of a way to make things right with Sarah, before she left him.
Chuck sighed nervously as he heard Sarah come through the front door. He hadn't seen her all day, seeing as he hadn't flashed, they didn't have any missions and she had texted him saying that she wanted to be alone during their lunch break.
He gave her a small smile as she entered the lounge. "Hey."
"Hey Chuck, how was your day?"
"Terrible, and yours?"
"I survived." She continued to stand awkwardly at the entrance to the lounge till he signalled for her to join him on the couch. She moved cautiously and sat down beside him, sighing.
He reached over to her and wrapped his arms around her shoulders, pulling her into his embrace.
"I'm sorry Sarah. You have no idea how much. I know we still haven't spoken about it, I understand that you're not ready to, but know that what I said that night, I never meant it. I would never mean something like that. I... I care about you." He could feel her breathing heavily under his touch.
"It's alright Chuck. Yes, I'm not ready to talk about it, but I know you didn't mean it. I'm just... I'm struggling, that's all."
"Tell me what you're struggling with Sarah" he pleaded. "I'm not accusing you of being secretive, I know it's something your job has taught you to be, I just want you to know that I'm here for you. You can talk to me, I want to help you."
She sighed again and whispered softly. "I can't Chuck, I know you don't understand, but I need you to trust me. I will tell you, I just need time, ok?" She looked up at him and placed a small kiss on his lips. "I'm sorry about earlier, I couldn't stop thinking about how horrible I was to you all day. I'm just scared that somewhere along the line, you'll realise that I'm not everything you think I am. I'm scared that I'm not normal enough for you..."
"Sarah!" he interrupted. "How could you even think such a thing?! Just because I get frustrated that you don't talk to me, it doesn't mean that I'm going to leave you. I'm the one who doesn't deserve you, and believe it or not, I've never been in a relationship with a spy before." He heard her chuckle at that.
"I'm not used to this, I'm just trying to get the hang of our relationship. And living here with you is harder than I could've imagined, it will take time but I'm not giving up on you, ok?"
"Thank you Chuck" she whispered back. "And I'm sorry, for everything, just give me some time, and I'll tell you ok?"
oh when you feel your heart's guarded
and you see the brakes started
and when the clouds have all departed
you'll be right here with me
and when your tears are dry from crying
and when the worlds have turned silent
so when the clouds have all departed
you'll be right here with me.
Right Here by Brandy
After:
Chuck took deep breaths as he watched Sarah's face, waiting for her to give him an answer. She had been silent for over a minute and he didn't think she realised how much time had passed. He continued to watch her face, labelling each emotion that flashed through her eyes. Joy, love, fear, anxiousness, disbelief, then joy and love again. He could hear the murmurs all around them, people beginning to wonder if there was something wrong with her. As he was about to say something, she moved, getting down onto her knees to join him at his level.
The tears began to fall down her cheeks as she took his face into her hands and pulled his head towards her. She placed a small kiss on his lips and then pulled him into a tight hug. She was still silent but he could feel her shaking as she sobbed against his chest. Eventually, she pulled away from him and looked into his eyes, a huge smile beginning to form on her face.
"Chuck", she whispered. "You have done so much for me, more than you shall ever know. We've been through the toughest times but you were always by my side and I'll forever be grateful. But this Chuck...". She took a deep breath and then continued, her voice growing slightly louder. "You have just made me the happiest person alive. I don't deserve you, I don't think I ever will. But I love you too much to care about that. So yes Chuck, I'll marry you."
As she said those words, Chuck thought that his heart would explode. The joy that was flowing through his body at that moment was so overwhelming and he knew it was a moment he would cherish for as long as he lived.
He grabbed Sarah's left hand and lifted it up to his lips, kissing it softly. He then took the ring that he was still holding and placed it on her ring finger with a shaky hand. He kissed her hand again and then brought his eyes up to hers, throwing her his biggest smile. She threw him one back and his smile became larger, even though he didn't think that was possible.
Chuck stood to his feet, pulling Sarah up with him and his friends and family who had gathered around them began to cheer and clap. They both looked startled, remembering that they were in fact, not alone. He glanced back at Sarah and noticed the blush that had begun to crawl up her neck. She was obviously embarrassed that everyone had witnessed such a private moment between them. He knew he should be embarrassed too but he couldn't care less. He was engaged to the most amazing person he knew and nothing could stop him from enjoying that.
So he pulled her to him and wrapped his arms tightly around her waist. Instantly, her arms went around his neck and he placed a soft kiss on her cheek. "I love you Sarah", he whispered into her ear.
"And I love you".
He smiled at her again and he was pretty sure that everyone around them was tired of seeing his smile. He pulled her closer to him and kissed her passionately. He heard Sarah intake as she melted into the kiss, pulling her arms tighter around his neck. He parted his lips to allow Sarah's tongue entrance into his mouth and the kiss escalated from there. They forgot about everything, only focusing on each other, enjoying the majestic moment between them.
After a while, he broke off the kiss, needing to catch his breath but not quite wanting to part with Sarah just yet, so instead he lifted her up and spun her around, kissing her neck and laughing along with her. Their audience began to clap again and people started to move closer to congratulate them.
After setting Sarah back down on her feet, the first person who he came in contact with was Ellie.
"Oh my word, Chuck! I never knew you were such a romantic. And everything went so well." She pulled him into a big hug and continued to squeal into his ear. "I'm so happy for you both, no other couple deserves this more than you two do. "
"Thanks El. And thank you for all your help today, it means a lot. You're the best." He threw her a smile and began to move through the crowd, accepting everyone's well wishes for the two of them. He was thankful for everyone who was there, without them, he wouldn't have made it to where he was now, but at that moment, all he wanted to do was be with his fiancé.
He looked around the crowd for her, laughing as he spotted her with Casey. The big guy was obviously trying to hide his feelings. The look on his face showed that. Chuck knew how close they had gotten over the past few months; Casey had become an older brother to Sarah, to them both really. He walked over to join them, deciding to let Casey out of his misery.
When he reached them, Casey turned around and took his hand, shaking it. "Congratulations Bartowski, remember what I told you. Take good care of her you hear?." And with that he left, heading towards his apartment and giving the two of them some alone time.
"When did he tell you that?" Sarah asked curiously.
"Oh, only when I asked him for your hand in marriage." He replied, laughing as he saw the look that appeared on her face. "I had to get permission from someone you know. Besides, since he approved it, Beckman will have to approve too."
"Chuck, you're amazing, you know that?"
"I like to be reminded." He received a punch in the arm for that. She reached up and quickly placed a kiss on his lips.
"Thank you again for tonight Chuck."
"Oh honey, the night's just getting started." He replied with a goofy grin.
Sarah chuckled and placed another quick kiss on his lips. "I love you but I miss my little boy. So I'm going to go find Jon, see you in a bit?"
"Be quick, you owe me a dance Walker." He smiled to himself as he watched her walk away.
Chuck was having the best night of his life. Not only had Sarah agreed to marry him but he was having a splendid time, being with his friends and family. He had been busy over the past few months and for him to be able to wind down and have fun was a great pleasure.
It had been about an hour since Sarah had gone to look for their son and he was beginning to feel rejected, so he went in search of his fiancé. After a couple of minutes of looking around, he found her inside Ellie and Devon's apartment, sitting on the living room sofa with Jonathan on her lap and Ellie seated beside her. He smiled at the sight of the three of them together, they were the most important people in his life and he didn't know what things would have been like if he didn't have them.
He walked through the door to the apartment and smiled back at them when they all looked up at him.
"Hey little brother"
"Hey you guys." He walked to where Sarah was seated and sat down beside her, taking Jonathan into his arms. "Hey little guy," he said to his son. He was only a month old but he already looked to be getting so big.
"Hey El," he said to his sister, who was watching him with pride in her eyes. "My fiancé owes me a dance, so would you mind watching Jon for a little while?"
She chuckled and he could see Sarah about to protest beside him. "Don't say anything babe, I gave you an hour, now it's time for us."
He stood up and handed Jon over to his sister and then he turned around and took Sarah's hands in his, pulling her off the chair. He kissed her cheek and then whispered into her ear, "Dance with me."
He led her out the door and to the centre of the courtyard. As they made their way to the middle, all the guests cleared the way for them to dance. He stopped once he found a spot and wrapped his arms around Sarah's waist. She wrapper her arms around him and they began to sway from side to side.
They danced in silence for awhile until Sarah broke the silence.
"What song was playing when we entered the courtyard at the beginning of the evening? I didn't recognise it."
"Oh, it was a song called Together by Neyo. Not really your scene, I know, but the lyrics say everything that I want to tell you. I'll play it for you later, ok?"**
She threw him a small smile. "So what have you got planned for the rest of the evening Chuck?"
"Well... After we've finished here, I have a surprise waiting for you back home. Tonight, it's about me and you, and don't worry, Ellie's agreed to take Jon for the night, no matter how difficult it will be for her."
He saw the curiosity spread all over her face. "When did you plan all this Chuck?"
"That's my little secret." He chuckled as her smile turned into a frown and leaned forward to peck her on the lips.
"Thank you. I know I've said that already but honestly, I was expecting this. It's really specially. You're really special Chuck." She leaned forward and kiss him deeper this time. He quickly pulled back before he forgot what he wanted to say.
"I'm sorry it took me so long. But with everything that was going on, you dealing with the pregnancy and all, I just didn't feel like it was the right time. And I wanted you to see for yourself that I'm not going anywhere. You and Jon, you guys are my family now and I'll always be there for you, ok?"
He gave her a smile and sighed contently as she placed her head on his chest.
"No doubts, no regrets." She whispered.
"Absolutely." He kissed the top of her head and then detangled himself from her embrace. "Now' it's time for us to go home."
They thanked everyone for being there to support them, said goodbye to Ellie, Devon, Casey and Morgan, made sure everything with Jon was alright and then they left, Chuck eager for the night that lay ahead.
They walked slowly towards their front door, hand in hand, both enjoying the cool night and the feeling of being together. Chuck lead Sarah into the apartment, through the lounge and into their bedroom. He smiled as she gasped at the sight that lay ahead of her. In the centre of the room was a table, covered with a spread of food and a bottle of wine lay on it. The room was lit by candles and there were red and white rose petals scattered across the floor.
"Chuck! When did you do this?" Sarah exclaimed.
"Well I had a little bit of help. I wanted to make this a night you wouldn't forget." He gathered her into his arms and kissed her passionately. Time passed as they lost themselves in each other until Chuck pulled away from her, breathing heavily.
"Sarahhh, let's eat."
"We can do that later" she whispered huskily. "Right now, all I want is you."
"I want you forever Sarah." He whispered into her ear and felt her shiver at his touch.
"And I you. Now make love to me before I change my mind."
He chuckled and pressed his lips to hers, pulling her in for another kiss. As they moved towards the bed, he moved his lips to her neck, kissing it all over. He heard Sarah moan every time he kissed a particularly sensitive spot on her neck.
She pulled away from him one more time and looked deep into his eyes. The raw emotion that he saw present in her own blue eyes took his breath away. "I love you with all my heart Chuck, I always will." She breathed.
He smiled at her and whispered back, "We'll always be together. I promise." He threw her a huge smile as her lips crashed into his.
**What will it take to show you I'll be by your side
Cause I got you and I want to give you what you never had
Girl every day I hope to make you a part of my life
Cause you know me and I know you
Girl your love is where it's at... ohhh
I'm gonna be the love that's gonna last
And be the one that got your back
Ain't nothing never that bad that we would be together
And though we both made our mistakes
And some we never wish we made
But we'll be okay if we just stay together
Together by Neyo
A/N: A bit of a shorter 'before' story but I wanted to expand on it more in the next chapter.
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FYI: This Chuck vs. The Relationship arc was meant to set the foundation for their relationship in the coming chapters. i.e. Introducing their fears and issues they have as a couple. Things that will look irrelevant to them as they head into the next stage, Sarah being pregnant, but which will also test their relationship.
The 'after' parts are to show the place their relationship got to because of all that happened, and the next few chapters will show the build up to that point.
Xxx
-Xava