-1Hoping you guys are still liking where this is headed! Sorry, it's taking a little while to get there, but this whole show is about suspense, right?

And again, I apologize for the short chapters, but technically, this is all taking place in about an hour or so!

Wish I owned Rookie Blue, but I do not.

Andy give him a long look before responding….

"Sam, I-" she stops. "Sam… no… I don't want to go home." She can't quite look him in the eyes as she admits this to him. When she finally glances up at his reaction, she forgets all about the blood on the floor. Because the way that Sam is looking at her right now is unbelievable. A mixture of surprise and happiness and certainly full of love.

Sam can't help but smile when he notices her reaction. As they both sit back down on the couch, he doesn't even notice when his hand subconsciously reaches over and settles on her arm. His thumb runs small lazy circles across her soft skin and sends tingles up and down her spine. He feels so comfortable with her around, like there's no effort needed between the two of them, they have such a natural chemistry. He takes a deep breath and begins to lay all of his feelings out on the table.

"Andy, I don't regret you coming over here tonight, whether it was to talk about today, or whether is was to well… attack me with kisses," he starts with laugh. She looks at him with a sheepish smile on her face. He can tell she's about to say something, so he presses his finger on her lips. "Let me get this out, okay?" he asks. She nods her head and doesn't say a word.

"Working with you has been crazy over the last few months. If you remember our first day on assignment together, I told you that I didn't ask to train a rookie? Well, the truth is, I actually talked to Boyko after I had calmed down from my cover being blown. I admit, I was impressed with your ability to take me down, and the way you followed the leads that I gave you and collared that kid. On your first day no less! I asked Boyko to let me train you because I could tell even back then that you would make a great cop. And I admit, I was intrigued by this rookie who had the nerve to arrest me all by herself with no backup."

"Sam, I thought that we had gotten past this by now! You matched the subject description! I'm sorry! I-" she interrupts.

"Andy, I know, I know! My point is that you're a great cop. You're a trustworthy partner, you've always got my back. You have a unique way of looking at cases, of letting people into your heart, even though you let some of the cases get to you. I never thought that I would spend so much time saving you as I do, but I don't mind. I wouldn't have it any other way, because honestly, I don't trust everyone else to keep you safe. You have such a knack for getting into trouble and I don't want anything to happen to you."

Sam paused and glanced at her face to see her reaction so far. Get to the good stuff, Swarek. Lay it all out, even if she doesn't feel the same way, at least you'll know that you were finally man enough to tell her.

" The truth is, Andy, that because we've been partnered together so much and because of all the time we spend together and all of the times that I have saved you….all of that time spent caring about you has led to exactly that. I care about you, Andy. A lot. More than I ever thought that I would, honestly, but I do. I can't wait to see you everyday, and find out what adventure we'll be going on next. Because being partnered with you always leads to something unexpected. And I know that you're my rookie, and that I'm your training officer, but I just can't help how I feel…." he trailed off, not sure what to expect. He sat there, letting her digest everything that he had just told her. He felt a small weight lift from his shoulders, but he still didn't know how she would react. Don't break my heart, McNally…

At first, Andy didn't know what to say exactly. But that fluttering in her heart and the warmth that she felt over her whole body in response to what Sam had just admitted to her told her exactly what she needed to know. Everything that Sam had said was true. She felt the same way about protecting Sam when they were on duty, and she was obviously grateful for all of the times when he had her back. And one more thing… he had just put into words what she hadn't realized herself yet. She cared about Sam too… maybe even loved him. She smiled when the thought finally hit her.

Sam let out the breath that he had been holding. Was that a smile? Did she…could she possibly feel the same way too?

You know there was no way Sam or Andy was ready to admit that they love each other… yet. Trying my hardest to stick with how the characters might really talk. I love reading other people's stories, but I can't make myself write characters with unrealistic dialog. Let me know what you think! I already have the next chapter ready to go, just adding finishing touches!