They walked through the door and into the elevator with their fingers twined together. Holly remembered her babbling in the interrogation room. She knew that, being a police officer, Gail did in fact have to risk her own life in many situations but that's what scared her so much. If something happened to this girl Holly would be devastated; it was starting to become really obvious that she was falling for Gail, the girl who at first was off limits because she "hates fleece". She admired the sarcastic, strong and witty girl who was standing closely beside her; she was a forensic pathologist and Gail was sort of like a superhero...not only because she helped people, but because she was always trying to hide who she is. In the movies, there's always one person that knows the superhero's true identity; Mary Jane Watson knew Spider-Man was Peter Parker, Pepper Potts knew Iron Man was Tony Stark, and Alfred Pennyworth knew Bruce Wayne was Batman. With this thought, she began to think of herself as the Mary Jane, Pepper, and Alfred and couldn't help chuckling to herself because after all of the superhero analogies she realized that if she had said it out loud Gail would comment on how much of a nerd she was.
Gail looked at Holly and her brows furrowed. "What's so funny?" she spit out.
"Nothing" Holly smirked, shaking her head and finally pressing the button to her floor.
Gail squinted her eyes and gave Holly a burning glare that would've scared away anyone.
"Oh stop looking at me like I'm going to go running for the hills" Holly threw at her in response to Gail's cold facial expression, really only thinking that it made her kind of cuter.
The elevator doors opened and Gail was the first to step out and walk down the hall, leading Holly despite not even knowing where to go. "Isn't that what everyone does? Just take off from someone's life to never be seen again?" she said, immediately regretting the comment because knowing the brunette, it would only be followed with more long conversation, as much as she found it strangely adorable when Holly gushed away about her feelings; it was refreshing to see someone be so open even though she herself had a hard time doing the same.
Holly stopped walking and tugged at Gail's hand so that she had stopped as well. "Hey -", her eyes met Gail's whose were shyly brought up from the hallway floor. "- I'm not going anywhere. If you want me to stay, I'll stay. Heck, I want to stay"
Gail wasn't sure why she even made the comment in the first place, probably just her lack of sleep after the double shift, but coming from Holly, Gail could only hear sincerity and honesty in her response; she wanted her to stay. It was something that she hadn't felt with anyone in a really long time and it felt right.
Holly began, "And Gail..." another smirk crept onto her face, "...you're going the wrong way", and she giggled to which the blonde rolled her eyes and followed Holly's lead down the opposite end of the empty hall.
The inside of Holly's apartment definitely seemed like Holly, Gail noted as she looked around. Her kitchen showed a tea kettle on the stove, dark chestnut cupboards and a marble topped island, in the living room there were books overflowing on the bookshelf-which she only imagined to be other ones she's written-, an abstract painting on the wall, brown leather couches focused towards a flat screen television, and Cosmo magazines spread across the glass table which was centered in the middle of the living room. Above all she took note that it was just as neat as her workspace. Gail soon found herself wondering if her bedroom was just as organized and then just as quickly found herself trying to erase her thought because it had caught her off guard. "Got yerself a nice place here, yah nerd" she said.
"I honestly think I live at the lab more than I even do here" she responded, making her way through the room and into one with a door that had been closed.
"Once again, I point out that you're a nerd" Gail called out, as she sat on the cold cushions of the couch, making herself comfortable while waiting for Holly to return.
Not long after, she returned and threw a t-shirt and sweatpants to Gail. "Says the one who, Chris said earlier, totally kicks ass at video games"
"I think it's a great talent of mine" she retorted, head held high.
Holly pointed at a door, "Washroom is right over there, I'm going to make us some tea and then it's bedtime for you Ms. Peck"
Gail made her way into the washroom and locked the door behind her. For some reason, she felt a little nervous. It's not like she's never spent the night at someone else's home, she's done it plenty of times. 'Stop being stupid', she thought to herself as she started to undress her uniform and put on Holly's clothes. She turned to the mirror once she was done and tried to reassure herself that it was nothing new, brushing it off as just being tired and that the fatigue was just getting to her.
"Comfortable?" Holly asked, sliding the warm tea across the island to where Gail sat.
"If I said no?" Gail raised an eyebrow questioningly.
"Well, one, you would be lying, and two, I don't think going naked would be your smartest idea" She said confidently.
Gail liked that Holly was swift to make a smart comment after her own. She took in her jabs and dished them right back out. "Why is that?" she asked playfully, knowing what Holly was hinting at. Holly sipped her tea and gave no answer, letting Gail's mind wander. Never had she been with a girl sexually and maybe it was just a spur of the moment but she wondered how many girls Holly had been with and found a wave of jealousy come over her towards anyone who had. She could admit it, she thought she was attractive. Her hair perfectly suited and complimented the shape of her face, her brown eyes were innocent yet at times very sultry, her lips beautifully shaped-and soft-, and she did have a really inviting body.
"Looking at something Gail?" She was caught in the act. Gail realized that her eyes were placed on Holly's chest.
"Uh" She shook her thoughts from her head "N-nope. I was just in a daze. It's the stupid double shift" she lied. "Thank god Frank gave me the day off tomorrow"
Holly nodded her head, obviously unconvinced "Mhhhm"
After some small talk and finishing their teas, Holly led Gail to the spare bedroom.
"Alright, it's all you from here. Goodnight"
Gail reached for Holly's wrist before she had a chance to turn and walk away. "Stay" she said, almost in a whisper. She looked at the beautiful girl standing in front of her and felt a sudden burn in her stomach; she'd never felt so strongly about anyone before, not even Nick, dare she think of him. Her lips met Holly's and suddenly Gail found herself craving more. Breaking away for only a moment she added "Remember when you said it wouldn't kill me to try something new? Let's try something new" Her lips found Holly's again and her fingers found the hooks of her jeans, drawing them closer together.
As much as Holly wanted to comply, she knew that Gail needed her sleep regardless of the fact that she had the next day off. "Not tonight" she said, stopping the kiss before Gail could become any more irresistible.
"Why not?" she pulled on Holly's shirt and bit her lip.
"Gail, let's go sleep, you need it" she said, kissing Gail's forehead and drawing her into the bedroom.
Gail sighed and put on her best pouting face as they both crawled into the warm bed. She knew how to get what she wanted. She always did. Trying again, Gail turned on her side and placed her hand under Holly's shirt, resting it on her bare stomach.
"Persistent aren't you?" Holly said, opening her eyes and staring at the practically begging girl in bed next to her, shaking the thought of giving in.
The guys always gave in. Maybe that was the problem, Gail thought. Holly was, well, fleece, geek, nerd, dork, lunchbox Holly. "Please?" she asked, biting her lip again.
It sent Holly's mind racing, but she couldn't let Gail win. She turned on her side and faced Gail to kiss her quickly before falling onto her back and saying "Goodnight Gail"
The blonde fell onto her back. "Ugh" she let out in frustration. "At least hold my hand" she said as she found Holly's hand and fit her fingers through her own.