Thank you for the reviews. My hope for season 7 is that either they will have worked out the kiss and still be together or if he tells her they will have their moment but still stay together. It is obvious Kelly cares a lot about Stella even if he let Renee kiss him.

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"Quite the call" Kelly said as he sat down next to Stella. At this point the whole fire house knew there was something going on because Stella wasn't her normal vibrant self, but only Brett and Casey knew about the kiss. Stella did not answer, she kept doing her crossword puzzle.

Cruz couldn't stand silence and he could tell there was tension. "Yeah, it was pretty crazy" he answered

Kelly looked up at him annoyed as he wanted Stella to answer and now Cruz gave her an out.

"Stella we need to do inventory" Brett said after witnessing the uncomfortable moment

Stella got up and totally ignored Kelly and the rest of 51 and walked out behind Brett to the rig

"Thank you for getting me out of there. I should have not even sat down in there but I did not want to be cornered alone" Stella said

"Can I be blunt?" Brett asked

"Yeah" Stella said turning her body to look at Brett

"You and Kelly work together and 51 is a family, when something is off everyone wants to help fix it or get involved. I feel that you either need to tell it like it is or try to be nice and at least provide one word answers"

"I get it. I go back and forth between my feelings. One minute I am hurt and angry and then the next I can't wait to see him later"

"That is normal with any fight. You two are great for each other and he really cares about you. But I am not trying to say you should forgive him immediately, take the time you need, just try to be civil because it affects the house. We already have a moody Casey, we don't need a moody Severide and a mute Stella"

Stella laughed at Brett's description "I will be civil...but only for you"

"Thank you" she smiled. They continued to do inventory when Squad 3 was called.

Severide looked at Stella while he put his gear on hoping to get some reaction. Stella looked up at him and nodded. She wasn't ready to smile at him just yet, but she promised to be civil.

"She doesn't look like she hates you as much" Cruz said as they started driving off

"Cruz. Stay out of it"

"Look Lt. we all work together and we all care about one another. We all get involved in one another's life because we are a family."

"There is no problem to worry about" Kelly said

"It doesn't look like that to us" Tony admitted

"Yeah, Lt. you have woman problems. I would find a way to make up whatever you did to her" Cap said

"Cap shut up, when was the last time you were in a relationship?" Cruz said "But, he is kind of right. You need to fix this. Because this house can't deal with Casey's anger, you being moody and Stella not talking. It is too weird"

Severide listened to his friends because although it was hard to admit...they were right. He messed up and it couldn't go on like this much longer

"You going to tell us what happened?" Cap added. Kelly turned around and gave a stare that made them all shut up

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Shift was over when Stella realized Kelly drove her to work. Herrmann and Otis already left for a kids basketball game. The weather was nice, so she started to walk when Kelly called out to her. She pretended not to hear him, but within a few seconds his car pulled up beside her.

"By the time you get home from walking it will be the start of the next shift" Kelly laughed. Stella did not find it that funny

"I was going to take the bus" She said continuing to walk. Kelly followed her with his car

"Stop being so stubborn. You don't have to talk to me, but please let me drop you off"

Stella remembered Brett's words and opened the door to his car. He smiled realizing that he still had a chance

"Do you have to go to Molly's or home" he asked

"Home first" She said curtly

"How was your day" Severide asked

Stella thought to herself that Brett asked for too much. She couldn't handle small talk. She was upset at him or at least wanted to be. But she also really wanted to kiss him. There was built up sexual energy between both of them. Stella didn't answer she just looked out the window until they arrived at her apartment

"Thanks for the ride" Stella said as she got out

Kelly grabbed her hand "I meant everything I said to you last night"

"Except you didn't say everything that needed to be said" Stella replied pulling her hand out of his and closed the car door. Stella started walking away but then stopped and turned around "Kelly" she said

Kelly looked up and saw her walking back to his car. He quickly turned off the car and got out to meet her. Stella stood close to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. He responded by wrapping his arms around her back. She didn't say a word, she didn't know what to say but she needed to be close to him.

"I am sorry" he whispered in her ear

Herrmann pulled up behind Severide's car and saw their exchange. Stella saw the car pull up and let go of their embrace. Her mind and her heart were playing tricks on her. She quickly walked away from Kelly and Herrmann

Kelly turned around and saw Herrmann "You two okay?"

"Not sure" Kelly replied

"I don't know what it going on. She did not tell me. But I will say this. That girl loves with every inch of her body. And I don't doubt that she will forgive you. but I will say this, if you aren't serious about her or if whatever happened with you and Renee was more than what you said it to be, then let that girl know now, so she can go back to her crazy old self."

"Herrmann, I respect where you are coming from. But I want to be with Stella and it took us a while to get to this point. A place where I can say that all I think about is her. Any ex that comes back into my life can not compare to how I feel about Stella"

"You don't need to convince me of anything." Herrmann smiled "Give her some space, she will come around."

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Herrmann walked up the stairs to Stella's apartment and knocked on the door "Hey Kidd, do you want to eat dinner with Cindy and the kids. Annabelle was hoping to see you"

Stella opened the door "Another pity invite"

Herrmann couldn't lie "Yeah. But I know for a fact Annabelle would like to see you"

"If you can keep my mind off personal stuff then I gladly accept this pity invite" Stella smiled

"Ah ha. You do have a smile" Herrmann laughed "I was beginning to think you were emotionless"

"You going to give me any wisdom?" She asked

"If you let me in on what is happening, then of course. But otherwise I say do what is best for you"

"Renee kissed Kelly and he didn't immediately stop her"

"Maybe Cindy is more equipped for this conversation" Herrmann said and started to back away

"Herrmann, give it to me. Give me your thoughts"

"I have known Severide for a long time. He has never looked at anyone how he looks at you. I think there is something special there. But, Kelly has lived his life a certain way for a long time, and breaking certain habits is hard. I am going off track" Herrmann paused "What I am trying to say is, Kelly has been a bachelor all his life, he is learning how to be in a relationship and with time will come experience. He is a work in progress and if you are willing to be with someone like him, who may make some mistakes then go for it. I think you should try to stick it out because you two have something worth fighting for. But please talk to Cindy, cause I didn't work out so well as a life coach."

"Thank you" she said "You gave me something to think about"

"You are still going to ask Cindy right?"

"Herrrman, you will not be responsible for my decision making"

"Good. Let's go eat"

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