Gabrielle Walker

Chapter 4

Gabie was stunned for a moment before she called out for the team's attention. "I got shot!" Then she felt the warm liquid on her left shoulder.

Walter quickly turned to Gabie and helped her. Then Walter heard Ryan yelled. "Walt get down!" He ducked and took few seconds and started helping his friends.

Minutes have passed and they heard siren of police cars approaching their location. Gunshots stopped and the masked man retreated. Speed got up and looked around he saw few casualties, most are working at the restaurant.

And then they saw a familiar red haired man coming towards them. He approached Tim. "What do we have here, Speed? I thought I ordered all of you to go home?" They can sense the disappointment from Horatio.

Tim looked down and tried to explain but he can't find the right word to say. Then Walter stand beside Tim and explained to Horatio.

"H, I suggested that we eat out, it's like a welcome dinner for Gabie. It's all my f..."

Calleigh cut Walter off. "We all agreed to Walter's suggestion, It's not his fault nor anybody."

Horatio just nodded at Calleigh then walks towards Gabie to check on her. "Ms. Walker, are you alright?"

Gabie nodded. "I'm okay lieutenant, I think it's nothing serious." She can feel her cheeks are turning red and it's all because of the man standing in front of her.

Horatio took her hand and lead her to the paramedics. "Come on Ms. Walker,let's get that check." He turned to Tim before going to the paramedics. "Speed, you know the procedure, give the night shift what they need then go home, we have to check if there's a connection between this and the case we have earlier."

After getting checked by the paramedics, Horatio offered Gabie of sending her home. She reluctantly accepted it. When they reached Gabie's apartment, Gabie asked Horatio to come in. "At least have a coffee lieutenant." Horatio accepted the offer and followed Gabie inside her apartment.

He looked around, he notice that the place wasn't that big. He sat on a couch and think of what happened. Then he saw Gabie coming out of the kitchen carrying a tray, he stood up and helped her. They both sat on the couch, both speechless.

Finally Horatio found his voice. "You're all alone here..."

Gabie just nodded.

"Do you want me to stay here tonight?" Horatio found his self asking Gabie that. "I mean, maybe you need my help. And with your condition you probably need my help."

"If it's okay with you, lieutenant." Gabie answered Horatio without looking at him.

"Why don't you just call me Horatio, just like the rest of the team?"

Gabie gave Horatio a smile. "If you call me Gabie then I'll start calling you Horatio."

Horatio chuckled. "I prefer calling you Gabrielle"

"Gabrielle it is, Horatio." And then she stood up to clean up the empty cups. "Horatio, if you're really staying here for the night the only space I can offer you is the couch."

Horatio got up and took the empty cups from Gabie. "That's fine with me. Let me help you with this. You can go and get ready for bed, Gabrielle. I'll be fine here."

"Okay, I'll be back in a moment." She headed to her room. She entered and then closes the door. She sat on her bed, she can't believe it, Horatio is in her apartment and he's spending the night with her.

She shakes her head and got up to change her clothes. She puts on a sweat pants and tank top. She took two of her pillow and a blanket from her closet. She headed to the living room to give them to Horatio. She found him standing in front of the window. She puts the pillows and blanket to the couch and approached him.

Few inches away from him, she calls his name. "Horatio." When he turned his head to her, his lips accidentally landed on her lips.

I know It's short, forgive me guys. It's just that I'm kinda out of myself. I'll try to give you a better chapter on my next update. Thanks! Reviews are welcome!