Title: It's all coming up Bartowski.
Chapter Two: Early Morning Beauty.
Rating: T
Summary: Chuck's life is taking on a new direction and all his dreams seem to be coming true.
Author's Note: A massive thanks to the wonderful BillatWork for being my BETA. Any mistakes are my own. Warning for season two spoilers, takes place in the second season after "Chuck Vs. The First Date" This is serious fluffage!
Chuck awoke early the next morning as shafts of sunlight began to break through into his room. He felt her body shift slightly against his and he smiled warmly.
Sarah was curled up against him with her face buried in the crook of his neck; he could feel her breath tickling his skin as she exhaled.
Chuck reached over and ran his hand down her bare arm, smiling down at her as she cracked open her eye to look at him. He couldn't believe how beautiful she looked in the morning and he suddenly felt the urge to tell her that he would love to spend every morning waking up next to her like this.
He decided though that now was not the time for heavy talks laced with confusion and awkward silences, so he merely leaned down and kissed her gently on the forehead as the mumbled a good morning into her soft skin.
Sarah smiled and stretched her lithe arms up and over Chuck's head. Her hand came to rest at the base of his neck, "Good Morning" she whispered as she gently ran her hand along the base of his neck.
They stared at each other for a while taking in the way their bodies were entwined. For the first time since he could remember Chuck was glad that Casey had his room bugged. It meant he was able to drink Sarah in without feeling like he had to fill the silence with awkward babble.
Sarah seemed to read his mind and she smiled as she leaned forward to kiss him ever so lightly. She broke away from the kiss and moved her lips close to his ear before whispering gently, "Lets take a shower."
Chuck broke out into a huge smile, laced his fingers with Sarah's and led her towards the bathroom.
An hour later both Chuck and Sarah emerged from his room holding hands as they made their way towards the kitchen.
Ellie looked up from the counter and smiled at the two, "Well good morning" she said giving Sarah a smile.
Devon merely got up from the table, picked his bowl up, walked past Chuck and playfully punched him in the arm, "Good job Bro!"
Chuck eyes bulged and he started to turn beet red. Sarah turned to him and laughed, snaking her hands around his neck and pulling herself up towards his ear before whispering, "It was worth it."
Chuck smiled with that goofy grin of his while he watched Sarah turn to Devon and Ellie and say goodbye.
Chuck followed Sarah outside.
"So, do you want to meet me for lunch?" Sarah smiled up at Chuck shyly.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world," He smiled down at her before kissing her goodbye.
Chuck spent the next few hours waiting impatiently for lunch. At 11:00 Morgan came up to him and rang the Nerd Herd help desk bell.
"Morgan" Chuck warned, "you know I hate it when you do that!"
"Yeah I know buddy but this is important," Morgan said looking somewhat distraught.
Chuck looked at his friend's worried face and decided to listen, "Okay Morgan, what's up?"
"Dude, I'm in so much trouble. Anna's demanding that I take her to the beach Saturday."
"Anna wants to go to the beach?" Chuck asked. "She really doesn't strike me as the type."
"That's what I said and then she got all huffy and asked me what I meant, and so I said I just didn't think she was type of girl to walk round in a bikini and then she said I thought she was fat!"
"Chicks man, they're hard work! So anyway she wants to go watch her friend Rebecca in a surfing competition, but I can't go to the beach alone man. You know how pasty I am after spending most of my formative years indoors."
"Wait Morgan, how will it help you look less pasty if I come to the beach?' Chuck asked.
"Dude, are you serious? You make me look good, if I'm pasty then you're frosty the damn snowman! You're Sunset Tan's dream client, you're…."
"Okay Morgan, I get it!"
"Fine" Chuck sighed, "I'll come with you, but only because I'm a good friend!"
Morgan jumped up and hugged Chuck, "You're the best buddy, the best!"
Chuck glanced at his watch and jumped up, "I have to go meet Sarah for lunch. I'll see you tomorrow."
Morgan absently waved goodbye as Chuck rushed out the door to meet Sarah.
Chuck walked into the 'Orange Orange' just as Sarah was removing her apron. She smiled as Chuck walked over behind the counter and grabbed her by the waist pulling her in for a kiss.
Sarah pulled back smiling, "I thought you didn't like PDA?"
"Just what kind of a spy are you?" Chuck joked as he gestured to the empty store.
Sarah blushed realizing Chuck was right. She hadn't noticed the fact that no-one had come in the last 20 minutes. She was too occupied staring at the door waiting expectantly for Chuck to arrive.
Chuck snaked his arms around her waist and she placed her hands on his arms leaning into him.
"So, tomorrow Morgan's begged us to come to the beach with him and Anna, something about a surf competition. Do you want to go?"
"Mmmm" Sarah mused, "let me think about that, a whole day with out Casey and you shirtless, sounds like a brilliant idea."
"Yeah Sarah, about me being shirtless, am I really as white as Morgan says I am?"
Sarah laughed softly at Chuck, "Chuck, you're perfect," she said before she leaned in to kiss him again.
Early the next morning they all arrived at the beach with Ellie and Devon in tow, much to Anna's disappointment. As soon as Ellie heard they were going to the beach she jumped at the chance to join them, telling Chuck that it had been forever since she'd swam in the ocean.
They plonked themselves down in the sand and Chuck laid out a large blanket.
"Oh Honey, there's Rebecca over there, lets go say hello." Anna said pulling Morgan by the hand.
As Anna and Morgan left across the sand towards the contest tent site Ellie stripped off her skirt and shirt to reveal a small black bikini.
"Nice Babe!" Devon remarked.
Ellie rolled her eyes at her fiancé and grabbed him by the hand, "Come on caveman, let's go swim." Ellie pleaded.
Devon smiled and followed in Ellie's footsteps by stripping off his shirt to reveal his muscular torso.
"Come on Chuck, Sarah, lets go swim." Devon said playfully tossing his shirt at Sarah.
Sarah looked at Chuck and smiled, "Shall we?"
Chuck stood up and took off his shirt, "Let's go!"
"Whoa Chuck, when do you get abs brother?" Devon laughed looking at Chuck's well-defined stomach.
Chuck self-consciously tried to cover his stomach as Ellie demanded to know when he'd taken it upon himself to get into shape.
"Look sis, it's no big deal. I just started running, that's all."
At Chuck's confession Sarah looked at him and raised her eyebrow, "Hey guys" she said, "we'll meet you in the water."
Sarah turned to Chuck and he stared sheepishly at his toes, "Chuck, when did you manage to go running?" Sarah demanded.
"It's nothing Sarah, I go out every morning before Casey gets up. I really like it and it gives me time to think and be alone."
Sarah sighed and placed her hand on Chuck's cheek directing him to look at her, "Chuck I know it can't be easy being under constant surveillance but we do it for your protection. Just promise me you won't go off on your own anymore. Besides, if you enjoy running that much I'll go with you and we can run together."
Chuck nodded his head, "I get it Sarah. I knew it was a stupid thing to do. I just needed to sort some things out in my mind."
"Okay, from now on we run together, but I can't promise I won't kick your ass" he joked.
Sarah looked at Chuck with an expression he couldn't quite figure out as she slowly pulled her shorts down to revel the bottoms of her small red bikini.
Chuck felt his breath hitch in his throat as she slowly pulled off her top and came to stand in front of him.
"I can promise you Chuck," she whispered into his ear, "The only thing you'll be seeing is my ass." And with that Sarah broke away from Chuck into a run down the beach towards the ocean.
It took Chuck a second to clear his mind before he bolted after her. He caught up with her just before she hit the water and he scooped her up into his arms before plunging them both into the ocean. They both came up laughing as Sarah pushed her wet hair away from her face.
After a few minutes they heard Morgan calling Chuck's name. They looked towards the shore where Morgan was gesturing for them.
As they came in from the water Morgan grabbed Chuck's arm, "Dude, you have to come meet Rebecca, she's awesome."
A/N: This is a pre-warning, don't read this note because there will be spoilers for 'Chuck Vs. The Seduction'.
Okay, so I realize that my story is set after 'Chuck Vs. The First Date'. While I never really intended on this becoming a parallel to season two I don't want to follow the same arc as the real season two, so in short, I won't be incorporating either Bryce or Jill into this fic at all because I want to see how those situation will unfold in the show itself. Also there's no point messing with brilliance like Josh Schwartz :)
Also (I need to vent) I CANNOT believe Bryce was at that damn door! Chuck looked so adorable and I was so excited to see Sarah's reaction. Damn you Chuck writers :)
