A/N: Well here's the next chapter. This was fun to write and I hope you guys enjoy it. IF you like charah and fluff then you should like this chapter. If you enjoy it then leave a review. I do enjoy geting them. I do not own Chuck.
Chuck was in his usual spot, sitting behind the Nerd Herd counter. He was deep in thought and he never noticed Morgan walk up to the counter.
Morgan waved his hands in front of Chuck, "Earth to Chuck, anyone home in there."
"Oh hey Morgan, sorry I just zoned out. I was just thinking about something that had to do with Sarah."
Morgan had a far away look in his eyes when he responded with almost a whisper, "Yeah, I've done that too when thinking about Sarah."
"What was that Morgan? I thought you said something about Sarah."
Morgan snapped out of it and had realized what he had just said, "I...I...I just said that I would probably zone out, if I was thinking about Sarah too."
Chuck gave Morgan a strange look and then shook his head. "Anyways, I actually need to talk to you about Sarah. Especially since were roommates and all."
Morgan leaned over the counter "Ok Chuck, lay it on me."
Chuck took a deep breath and let it out, "You know how I feel about Sarah, right?"
Morgan had a huge smile on his face. "Of course I know how you feel about Sarah, I am your best friend."
"Well since Sarah had returned, I'm sure you have noticed that she stays at our apartment most of the time."
Morgan had an even bigger smile on his face when he responded, "Yeah, there have been many nights when I could hear the two of you doing what ever it is, that you do in your room." Morgan gave him a knowing wink and a fist bump.
Chuck couldn't stop the blush from over taking his face. "Sorry about that Morgan, I didn't realize we were that loud."
"You don't need to apologize Chuck. I'd be damned disappointed if you didn't take full advantage of Sarah spending the night. Hell, your an inspiration to all the nerds and geeks around the world. Your proof that there is hope, that one day one of us may have the chance to hook up with a smoking hot babe like Sarah."
"Just be yourself Morgan and someday I'm sure you'll meet the girl of your dreams. I really wanted to talk to you about Sarah."
"Sure Chuck, go ahead I'm all ears."
"Morgan, I wanted to tell you that I was planning on asking Sarah to move into the apartment and I wanted to make sure you were alright with it."
"Chuck, to be honest, I can't believe you've waited this long to ask her. If it had been me, I would have asked her as soon as she had came back. And to answer your question, No I don't have a problem with Sarah moving in with us. Do you think she'll want to?"
Chuck smiled at the thought of living with Sarah and looked back at Morgan. "I really hope she does. I love her more than anything in this world and I just feel that moving in together is the next step in our relationship."
Morgan put his hand on Chuck's shoulder. "If I know Sarah, she won't pass up the chance to move in with you. I think this will be good for the both of you. Who knows, exchanging vows may be next."
Chuck's head spun around to look at Morgan, "I think vows are way down the road Morgan but I'm glad that your ok with me asking Sarah to move in."
Morgan slapped him on the back and turned to leave, "That's what best friends are for Chuck."
Chuck was relieved that Morgan was ok with the possibility of Sarah moving in. He wasn't exactly sure how he was going to bring the subject up to Sarah. He knew that Sarah had been dying to go dancing with him, ever since she watched him dance with Monica Blackwood on their mission. Chuck knew how he would do it. He would take Sarah out for a nice dinner and then he would take her to a club that only specialized in ballroom dancing. Even if she refused his offer to move in, this is something he really wanted to do for Sarah.
Chuck got his cellphone out and started dialing numbers. Once he got the reservations made, he'd surprise Sarah with it.
Chuck was surprised that he was able to get a reservation. Sunday was the only night that he could get it and it was at Maxwell Demille's Cicada club. They served dinner and had a ballroom for the dancing. Chuck was sure that Sarah would love the night he had planned and hopefully when the night was over, Sarah would agree to move in together.
Chuck had clocked out and headed over to the Orange Orange to see Sarah before he went home.
As he walked into the Orange Orange, Sarah had just looked up and gave him the biggest smile. "Hey sweetie, are you done for the day?"
Chuck walked up to the counter and placed a small kiss on Sarah's lips. "I just clocked out and wanted to check with you before I went home. I wanted to see if you're coming over after you get off or not?"
Sarah gave Chuck her own kiss and then stepped back. "I just need to run by my hotel room and grab some clean clothes and then I'll be over." Sarah reached up and grabbed Chuck's tie. She pulled him to her and gave him another kiss. This time she poured on just a tad more passion then she had planned and when the kiss ended she was still standing on her toes and was completely out of breath.
Chuck stood there with a dopey smile on his face and finally after a few seconds came to his senses and turned towards the door. He looked over his shoulder on the way out and said "I have a surprise for you, when you get there." He continued out the door and smiled to himself as he walked to his vehicle. He knew that saying that to Sarah and then walking away without telling her, would drive her nuts.
Sarah watched Chuck as he walked out the door and headed towards his car. She knew he was teasing her by not telling her what the surprise was and to be honest she was like a little kid. She hated not knowing and she hated waiting until later even more. Smiling to herself, God I'm so in love with that man, even though he can sometimes drive me crazy. Sarah couldn't imagine what her life would be like if she hadn't returned to Chuck. Probably still off with Bryce in some foreign country or maybe even dead.
Sarah had finished work and drove to her hotel to get some clean clothes. She hadn't been back to her hotel room in about a week and a half and it felt cold and lonely as she gathered up the clothes. Staying at Chuck's was just the opposite of this room. His place was warm and inviting and she always felt relaxed when she was there. She wasn't even sure, that she would be able to sleep here without Chuck. They had slept in the same bed since Sarah had returned. Whether it was here or at Chuck's. Maybe in the not too distant future, she could bring up the subject of her and Chuck moving in together. She didn't think he would have a problem with it, she just didn't want to rush him into it.
Sarah had made it over to Chuck's in record time. She was dying to know what the surprise was and came busting through the door looking like a mad woman as she scanned the kitchen and living room for Chuck. When she didn't see him in either room, she went down the hall and found him in his room working on his computer. She walked up behind him and wrapped her arms around his neck and started to pepper his neck with feather light kisses.
Chuck closed his eyes and enjoyed the kissing he was receiving from his sexy girlfriend. He knew she was probably ready to explode if he didn't tell her what the surprise was.
Sarah spun Chuck's chair around so that he was facing her. She put one leg on each side of his and sat in his lap. She grabbed his face with both her hands and looked him square in the eyes. "You know I'm like a little kid when it comes to surprises, so unless you want to see a very upset girlfriend, which would be bad for you. I suggest you tell me what this surprise is, right now!"
Chuck loved it when he knew Sarah was excited about something. He really hoped that she would be happy with his surprise. "You may want to go and buy yourself a new dress for Sunday because I am taking you out for dinner and dancing. Not the regular night clubs either. This one is for ballroom dancing, like the Tango and Salsa. The look on Sarah's face, had made it all worth while. She had the biggest smile on her face and just leaned into him and gave him a hug so tight that he was having trouble breathing.
She leaned back and looked in his face. "You knew that I've been dying to dance with you ever since I watched you dance with Monica Blackwood and now I'll get my turn. You have to be the most caring boyfriend in the world and sometimes I don't feel like I deserve someone as sweet and caring as you are."
Chuck reached up and grabbed Sarah's face. "You deserve to be treated like a queen and I'm sorry that I can't do more things for you. There's so much..." He never got to finish his last statement because Sarah had smashed her lips against his and drove her tongue deep into his mouth.
After they had kissed for several minutes Sarah pulled back and got off of Chuck. "What's the name of this place Chuck?"
"It's called Maxwell Demille's Cicada and I've heard that they have great food and the dancing is first class. You know I'm not a huge fan of dancing but I'm ready to cut a rug that night for you."
Sarah's heart felt like it would burst with the love she felt for Chuck. "You truly are one of a kind Chuck and I am so thankful that I have you. I honestly can't imagine my life without you in it. Before you, all I ever had to look forward to was the next mission. With you, I have friends and family, that love and care about me and it's not the mission that I look forward to any longer. It's you Chuck, it's going to bed at night wrapped in your arms and then waking in the morning still wrapped in those same, strong, protective arms. Since I've met you Chuck, I feel like a human being, not just a spy any longer."
Chuck wrapped his arms around Sarah and pulled her in tightly. "Sarah, loving you is the easiest thing I've ever done. You may have been, just a spy but when you came back to me, that told me that you wanted more in your life then just being a spy and just know, that I'll always be here for you Sarah, through the good and the bad. I promise that not a day will go by when you don't feel loved because I will show you and tell you every day for the rest of my life."
Sarah went shopping with Ellie and ended up buying what she considered to be the perfect dress. It was aqua blue in color and she knew that it would bring out her eye color. It was full length and had thin blue straps that crossed in the back. The front was cut just low enough to show off her assets but not so low that it would show more then what would be acceptable for her night with Chuck. She had been excited all week and felt like a school girl going to a prom. She was going to get her chance to dance with Chuck and it wasn't for a mission, it was for her. Chuck never ceased to amaze her and she was going to make sure that she amazed him on their date. She hoped to blow him away with her new dress and then she was going to put all the passion she could into the dancing that night. They better have air conditioning there, Sarah thought because she was planning on burning up the dance floor with the love of her life.
Chuck had gone out and bought a whole new suit. He went with a Jack Victor select grey stripe suit and then picked out a light blue shirt and a light purple tie. He wanted to look the best he could for Sarah, so he had them tailor the suit. It was her night and he didn't want to do anything to screw it up. He had decided, that he wasn't going to ask Sarah about moving in during the date. Somehow it just seemed like it would take away from the night and he didn't want that. Chuck figured that he could talk to Sarah about it the next day. This was going to be her night and he just wanted to make it special and all about her.
Sunday had arrived and they were both excited about their night out. Chuck kept his new suit over at Devon and Ellie's because he wanted to surprise Sarah. Morgan allowed Sarah to keep her dress in his closet for the same reason as Chuck. Chuck had gone over to Ellie's to get ready and Sarah used the apartment for herself.
Chuck's palms were sweaty and his pulse was picking up. What had started out as an idea to ask Sarah about moving in, had turned into a night that both were looking forward to. This was going to be there first real date. There was no cover, no objective and no mission going on. It was just two people that were madly in love with each other being able to go out and be themselves. Tonight it was just about them and Chuck planned to make sure Sarah had the time of her life.
Sarah had just finished touching up her makeup and stood back to look at herself in the mirror. She looked and felt like a princess and couldn't wait to see her prince charming. She knew Chuck had bought a new suit for tonight but he wouldn't give her any details on the color or who made it. She was just happy to be going out with Chuck. That really was all that mattered to her. They could dine and dance all night but when the night was over it would be just her and Chuck and that's what truly made her happy.
Chuck had called her and she told him that she was all ready to go. When he entered the apartment they both just stood frozen in time as they looked to each other.
Chuck was at a loss for words. He knew Sarah was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen but tonight she truly looked like an angel. The color of her dress made her eyes sparkle and she had kept her hair down so that it flowed freely around her face and shoulders. The dress, hugged her in all the right spots and accentuated her curves while still looking elegant.
Chuck walked over to Sarah and grabbed her hand. He brought it up to his lips and placed a light kiss on the back of her hand. "Sarah, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen but tonight you have taking it to a whole new level. You are my princess, my angel and my everything. I promise to make sure you never regret coming back to me."
Sarah was standing in the living room when Chuck walked into the apartment. He looked so handsome in his new suit. He had it tailored and it fit him well. The grey pinstripe suit, along with the blue shirt and purple tie really made Chuck look suave and debonair. He truly was a very handsome man and she felt so lucky to have him in her life. When he walked up to her and kissed her hand, her knees became weak as she stood before him. "Chuck, you look very handsome in your new suit and I feel honored to be your date tonight. You are the best thing to ever happen to me and I really am the luckiest woman in the world to have you."
Chuck held out his arm for Sarah and after she slid her arm through his, they made their way out of the apartment and through the courtyard. When they got to the parking lot, Sarah was shocked to see a long black limo parked behind their vehicles.
Sarah tightened her grip on Chuck's arm and then looked up at him while trying to stop the tears that were threatening to escape her eyes. "Chuck, you really are the perfect boyfriend. All I can say is, you are truly an amazing person and I love you from the bottom of my heart. Now and forever."
Chuck gave her a light kiss and then gave her that patented Bartowski smile that just made her feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The limo driver came around and opened the door and stood to the side for them. "Your chariot awaits my princess."
Sarah had to admit that Chuck was really making her feel like a real princess. The difference being, there would be no glass slipper or pumpkins for her tonight. She smiled as she stepped into the limo. Chuck was her prince and he was definitely getting lucky tonight. In fact if she had any say in it, he would be getting lucky many times tonight.
The ride over was great and they just sat holding each other as they watched the Los Angeles skyline go by. When they arrived, the valet opened the door and held a hand out to assist Sarah out of the limo. Chuck got out and the limo and the valet immediately let go of Sarah's hand when he saw the size of Chuck.
Chuck and Sarah entwined their arms together and made their way into the club. They were in awe at what they saw. The club was started in 1928 and had been designed by french and artisans designers. There was an art deco mezzanine bar and lounge. Chuck and Sarah were thoroughly impressed with the place. They were seated near the dance floor and watched as the band was getting set up.
Sarah smiled across at Chuck. "This place is unbelievable Chuck and there isn't another place on this earth that I rather be, then here with you."
"This is your night Sarah and I want to make sure you have the time of your life. I want this to be something that you'll remember years down the road, as the night that Chuck Bartowski swept you off your feet."
Sarah reached across the table and grabbed Chuck's hand. "You swept me off my feet a long time ago, it just took me longer then most to realize it and accept it."
They looked over the menu and ordered their meals. Chuck ordered the chicken kiev and Sarah ordered the smoked salmon. When they received their meals, they each raved about how good the meal was. Sarah gave Chuck several bites of her salmon and he gave her the same with his chicken kiev. The rest of the time was spent enjoying their meal and listening to the band as they started to warm up.
The club was starting to fill up as they were coming to the end of their meal. After they finished their meal, they ordered a couple of drinks and watched as a few couples wandered onto the dance floor while the band played a waltz. They both agreed to sit for a few minutes and let their food settle before they danced.
Chuck could see the excitement in Sarah's face as she watched the other couples dance. He stood and walked around the table and held out his hand to Sarah. "May I have this dance?"
Sarah grabbed is hand and leaned up and whispered in his ear, "Just so you know, when the Tango comes up, I'm going to make Monica Blackwood look like she was a beginner."
Chuck smiled at her and walked her to the dance floor where they danced the waltz through several songs. After the fourth waltz they sat back down and cooled off while sipping their drinks.
Suddenly the band announced that they would be playing the Salsa. Sarah stood up and looked directly at Chuck. "May I have this dance?"
Chuck had to laugh as he stood. He would need the intersect with this one. He flashed and knew every step for the Salsa. They danced in perfect sync as they performed a flawless Salsa. As they exited the floor, they had received a few applauses.
Sarah was having the time of her life and told Chuck that they would be making reservations here again in the future. Maybe Ellie and Devon would like to come also. Sarah was still waiting for the Tango to be played and had ordered another drink for her and Chuck while he went to the mens room. She never saw him stop by the band on the way back to the table.
As Chuck approached the table he walked over to Sarah and held out his hand. Sarah was about to ask him what was on when the music started and it was the Tango that she had waited all night for.
Chuck made sure he had flashed and then he and Sarah began what most people that were watching would consider them to be the most passionate couple on the floor. They moved in perfect harmony and the heat was building between them at an incredible rate. They moved around the floor that was empty. All the others dancers had cleared the floor and just watched Chuck and Sarah. Anyone watching could tell without a shadow of a doubt, that this couple were completely and madly in love with each other. Chuck and Sarah never broke eye contact with each other during the entire dance and that made there emotional connection even stronger.
When the song ended, they stayed on the dance floor and held each other in an embrace while they received applause from everyone in attendance at the club. They were several older ladies that had to fan themselves from watching such a heated performance by Chuck and Sarah.
As they walked to the table, Sarah turned around and faced Chuck. She pressed her lips to his ear and whispered. "Please take me home right now."
Chuck was suddenly panicking and didn't know what went wrong. "Why do you want to leave Sarah, did I do something wrong?"
Sarah had a blush across her face as she leaned back into Chuck's ear. "Chuck, this has been one of the best nights of my life and after dancing that Tango, I am so turned on right now, that if you don't take me home right now, I will push you into a booth and have you right here and now."
Chuck couldn't stop the huge grin that spread across his face. "Your wish, is my command."
They had a very heated make out session in the limo ride back to Chuck's and used all their self-control to refrain from tearing each others clothes off. Once they entered Chuck's room everything became a heated blur as they made love into the early morning hours before finally drifting off to sleep.
The next morning they both woke with smiles on their faces. Sarah looked up at Chuck and said, "Chuck, I want to thank you for last night, I had the best time and the night was absolutely perfect from start to finish."
"Sarah, you don't have to thank me, it was my pleasure and last night really was perfect."
They laid in bed and each of them reminisced about what they enjoyed from the dinner, dancing and what took place when they arrived at home. When it was time to get up Chuck suggested that Sarah take her shower first. He had a plan to ask her about moving in and it involved the shower.
Sarah had got the water temperature just right and stepped into the shower. She closed the door and stepped under the water and just stood there as the water ran down over her head and body. She had just grabbed her soap and body scrubber when she felt cool air behind her and then felt a set of arms wrap around her waist. It gave her shivers as he placed a kiss in the crook of her neck.
"Let me get this for you." Chuck reached over and grabbed her soap and scrubber and started to wash her back. When he finished with her back he turned her around and slowly washed her front. He took his time and made sure he washed several areas more then once. He finished and grabbed Sarah's shampoo and proceeded to wash her hair.
Sarah was pleasantly surprised when she felt the cool breeze and then Chuck's strong arms when they wrapped around her. When he started to wash her back, Sarah was in heaven, that is until he started to wash her front and had washed a couple parts particularly well. It wasn't until he started washing her hair that she found out that this was probably the most erotic non sex thing that she had ever felt. She was in heaven as he slowly massaged her scalp with his strong fingers. He put her conditioner on next and repeated the same process. Sarah thought to herself, could he possibly do anything more to make me fall even more in love with him then I already do. Once he was done, Sarah figured that it was only fair to do the same for him and so she washed his body and hair like he had just done for her. They ended the shower by making love and found that they both really, really liked making love in the shower.
Sarah and Chuck both dried each other off and then went to Chuck's room. Sarah turned around when they got in the room, "We are definitely doing that more often. I'd say at least once or twice a week."
Chuck was smiling at her and reached over and grabbed her around her waist. "I agree with you one hundred percent. There is something that I've been wanting to ask you for awhile now and I can't think of a better time than now. You know that I love you more then anything, right?"
Sarah was a little nervous about what it was that Chuck wanted to ask her. "I know how you feel Chuck and you know that I love you just as much."
Chuck looked into her eyes and tightened his grip around her waist. "Sarah, I would really like you to move in. I know you may think that this is too soon but we're together all the time and honestly, I can't remember the last time you stayed at your hotel. I love you and I want you to have a place that you can call a home and a hotel room will never be a home."
Chuck was worried as Sarah just stood there for a minute and never said a word. Suddenly Sarah smiled up at Chuck and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I haven't had a home since I was a little girl and the thought of sharing a home with you, just...well it just feels right. You have always been my home Chuck and I'm sorry that it took me leaving to figure all this out." She grabbed his face and said, "Yes I would love to move in here with you."
"Don't apologize for leaving, you came back and that's what matters now."
"How does Morgan feel about me moving in here?"
"I already talked to him and he doesn't have a problem with it. He was actually pretty happy for me."
Sarah was not the least bit nervous about moving in with Chuck. In fact, she was ready to go and pack her stuff today and get moved. Little did she know, Chuck was thinking the same thing. After they went on their run, they came back and headed over to Sarah's hotel and packed up what little was still there and hauled it over to their apartment.
This was a huge step in their relationship and they were both more then ready for it. Sarah came back for Chuck and even though she had hurt him he had accepted her back into his life. She smiled as she brought in the last box from from the car. This man gave her a home, family and friends. Chuck really was one of a kind and she would never let him go again. He was the home she had always wanted but never had, until now.