Chapter 12

Fin and Jamie, on the ride over to her place, talked about the fact that she still said that she didn't have to have him over at her place.

Now at the door of Jamie's apartment, she took out her key. "Like I said, you don't have to stay here."

"You said that already," he reminded her. "And like I said in the car. I don't want to leave you alone."

The man did not take no graciously, Jamie reminded herself. "Maybe it bears repeating."

There was a leaf in her hair. She'd brushed against a tree branch getting into his car. Fin removed it, his fingers touching her hair. Needs rose a little higher. "And maybe you're just nervous."

Breathe, Jamie, breathe. "What would I have to be nervous about?"

He nodded at the door behind her. He noticed she wasn't opening it. "Maybe you're afraid I'll ask myself in, again."

"And maybe I'm afraid you won't," she countered.

Somehow his hands found themselves around her waist. Even through the coat, she felt small. "Anybody ever tell you you're pushy?"

"I get that all the time." She took a breath. Mistake number five hundred and twelve. "So, would you like to come in, again?"

Yes, his brain responded. Which was exactly why he refused. He knew she could take care of herself, even if he didn't want her too. "And what you said in the car, maybe I shouldn't."

He was wavering, she could see it. He was as uncertain about all this again like he was in Narcotics. Two people in a boat made out of paper, approaching the rapids, once again. She turned her face up to his. "Whatever you say."

He started to leave, he really did. His foot was poised to pivot away from her and take the first step that would lead him from the apartment door to his car.

But somehow, he couldn't push off. Not when the moonlight was glistening along her lips. Not when every fiber of his being wanted him to kiss her.

The next moment, he'd enveloped her in an embrace that shut out the world and opened the door to a far more intimate, dangerous place.

As he assaulted her senses with an openmouthed kiss, Fin took the key from her. Though it felt as if his hands never left her body, somehow he managed to open her front door.

The instant he did, he moved them inside, away from prying eyes. She heard the door shut and felt the warm flare of intimacy taking hold, like it always did.

The whole room was spinning as if she'd consumed more than her share of alcohol instead of the fact that she had none. Jamie drew her head back, dragging in the air she so badly needed.

Something was happening here again, she thought. Something very special. More then it ever had felt. She didn't want to name it.

Jamie draped her arm around his neck. "Smooth," she commented, as her eyes indicated the door.

He turned on the light. He wanted to see her, all of her.

The soft nap of the velvet aroused him as it moved against his palms.

"Necessary." Where was the zipper on this thing? He couldn't find one on her dress. "You don't want to be arrested for indecent exposure."

Unable to hold back, Jamie rained kisses on his face and his throat. The eagerness built. Her heart started to hammer faster again. "Am I going to be indecently exposed?"

"Just as fast as I can figure out how to get this dress off you," he breathed.

Jamie took a step back. She smiled up into his eyes as she reached behind her neck and undid three tiny hooks that held her gown close to her. The two ends parted, sighing as they slid from her shoulders.

Fin felt his body tighten like a string being drawn across the bridge of a violin. He tugged on the fabric still hugging her waist. The top of her dress sagged the rest of the way down to her hips. He placed his hands over them, bringing Jamie closer to him as his mouth covered hers.

The velvet moved from her hips and sank to the floor. When he finally looked at her an eon later, she stood before him wearing only her heels, a bandage, and a small gold locket around her neck.

Perfect, minus the bandage.

Swallowing did nothing to alleviate the dryness in his mouth. "Nothing indecent about this," he murmured.

The look in his eyes made her feel beautiful. And so eager she could barely stand it. Her hands flew as she unbuttoned, unzipped and pulled, bringing him to the same stage of undress as her within several hard heartbeats.

The rest became a blur of pleasuring, of reexploring and reclaiming. It was both familiar and new. And very, very special.

Trembling, she cleaved her body to his. Soft against hard. Desire spiked through her like an erratic pulse. She was certain he was going to take her right there, before the darkened room. Heat traveling through her at lighting speed, she reached for him.

He chose that moment to sweep her from the floor and pick her up in his arms. His voice was low, raspy. "Bedroom?"

She wasn't even sure if she'd heard him. There was this rushing noise in her ears and all she wanted was to make love with him right here, right now.

"What?"

"Bedroom?" he growled. He didn't want to take her on the floor, not like when they were undercover in the dingy apartment. Not as if he was some kind of animal that couldn't contain himself.

"Sure." For just a beat, her mind went blank. She framed his face with her hands as she kissed him hard, excitement racing through her at speeds so great Jamie didn't think she would ever catch her breath again.

As she felt him cross the threshold, she remembered the state in which she'd left the room. There were clothes all over the bed and draped on the chairs. She was trying to figure out what to wear when they went to dinner.

"It's messy," she warned.

"It's about to get messier."

Without looking, he used his elbow to clear away a space as he laid her down. The next second, he was there beside her, his body twining with hers.

She had no time to protest. Fin's mouth was over hers, his hands sweeping her body, making it hum songs she never thought it knew.

Clothes tumbled to the floor as she and Fin twisted and turned, finding new places along each other's bodies, finding new highs.

She wanted this to go on forever. No tomorrows, no yesterdays; they were both framed in love. All she wanted was now. Forever now.

Now was pure.

She tightened around him when he entered her, lifting her hips from the bed, losing herself entirely in the act. Fin started to speed up his thrusts. All they wanted was to feel each other. They both knew they were on the brink and came at the same time, calling out each other's names.

Fin collapsed on top of Jamie but then rolled over onto his back. They were both panting heavily and Jamie rolled over and rested her head on Fin's chest. She tilted her head up and looked into Fin's eyes. "I love you, Fin." Jamie said smiling.

Fin looked down at her and smiled in return. "I love you, too, Jamie." he said and kissed the top of her head.

Neither moved from the spot they were in. They were both happy being right there wrapped in each other's arms. After a few minutes they both drifted off to sleep.

/Chung Chung/

The next morning Fin woke up and reached out for Jamie. That's when he realized he was alone in bed. He looked around and didn't see her anywhere. Just then fresh brewing coffee filled his nostrils.

Fin got out of bed and put on his boxers. He walked out into the kitchen and found Jamie hovering over the stove. He walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Good morning." Jamie said.

"Morning. What's cooking?" Fin asked.

"Bacon, eggs, toast and the coffee's in the pot." she said pointing to the counter.

Fin grabbed a coffee mug from the cupboard, poured himself a cup and sat down at the kitchen table. He didn't say anything, he just watched Jamie work her way around the kitchen. Not only that but he couldn't help thinking how sexy she looked wearing his dress shirt.

Jamie finished making breakfast and put a plate down in front of Fin. Then she sat down across from him at the table. They both dug in to their meals. Last night definitely gave them both an appetite.

They ate in silence. Once breakfast was done Fin cleared the table, while Jamie went down the hall to take a shower. Once Fin finished cleaning up he went down the hall to the bathroom. He knocked on the door and when Jamie answered she grabbed him by his boxers and pulled him into the room.

They both stripped and Fin started the shower. They both stepped inside. Jamie was standing under the water and pulled Fin into her embrace. They kissed as the hot, steamy water ran down their naked bodies. Fin let his hands slide all over Jamie, resting them firmly on her ass. As he did that Jamie moaned into his mouth. Fin lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist as he pressed her against the shower wall. He took his right hand and positioned himself at her entrance. He thrust inside her and Jamie started to moan louder. Fin started to thrust slowly just to be sure he had enough traction and wouldn't slip. When he was confident he could manage he started to speed up his thrusts. Jamie looked into his hazel eyes and couldn't believe how gorgeous they were. She then kissed him. Letting her tongue slip inside his mouth and find his. All of a sudden she could feel her orgasm building.

"FIN! I'M COMING!" she shouted. Then it hit her and sent spasms through her body. Fin pumped a few more times and then he came himself. He didn't let her go for a minute or two and then slowly lowered her. Making sure she could stand up. They washed each other, turned the shower off and headed to the bedroom to get dressed.

Just as Fin finished getting dressed they heard a knock on the front door. Fin went to the door and looked through the peep hole. All he could do was smirk when he saw who it was. "What ever you're selling, we're not interested." Fin said.

"Sir, we're with the government and we know what you've been doing inside that apartment." the voice said.

Fin opened the door and Munch and Nicole were standing on the other side. "Okay, Big Brother, come on in." Fin stated.

Munch and Nicole walked into the apartment. "So where's Jamie?" Nicole asked.

"She's getting dressed." Fin said as they all sat down. "So, what brings you guys here?"

"We were in the neighborhood and thought we'd drop in." Munch said.

Jamie walked out into the living room and noticed Nicole and Munch. "Hey, guys! How's it going?"

"Great. Actually we were wondering if you guys wanted to get some breakfast?" Nicole asked.

"We just ate. But thanks for the offer." Jamie said taking a seat next to Fin. "You guys want some coffee?"

"No thanks. We better get going." Munch said standing up.

"Yeah, we just wanted to stop by and see if you wanted to join us. So, we'll see you later."

"Yeah, later." Jamie said. Munch and Nicole left and Jamie looked at Fin. "So, what are we going to do today?"

"Well, I wanted to surprise you but I got two tickets for the Yankees/Orioles game today. Wanna go?" Fin asked pulling the tickets out of his pocket.

"Future reference: You never have to ask me that question." Jamie said taking the tickets from him. She looked at them. "Fin, these must have cost you a fortune. They're right behind the Yankees dugout."

"Hey, what's the point of seeing the Yankees if you're sitting in the nosebleeds?" Fin asked. "But we better get going. The game starts at 1:30."

/Chung Chung/

They got back to Jamie's place later that evening and they were both happy. The Yankees beat the Orioles 6-5. Not only that Jamie actually caught a ball and got it autographed by two of her favorite players: Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui.

Jamie placed the ball, which was now encased in plastic, on top of a shelf in the living room. Fin walked up to her and turned her around. "I take it you had a great day."

"Yeah, definitely. But then everyday that I'm with you is great." Jamie said.

Fin leaned in and kissed her. Jamie wrapped her arm around his neck and deepened the kiss. Fin picked her up and carried her down to the bedroom. Things were finally working out for them and nothing or no one was ever going to destroy it.

They made love twice that night and fell asleep happy. They were wrapped around each other and holding on tight. Neither could believe they had ever let each other go. But from that moment on, they were going to be with each other forever.

TBC…