Of course he wouldn't admit it. Klavier Gavin did not cry, ever, especially in front of pretty fräuleins. But here he was, trying to glare at the ceiling enough to take the salty little nuisances stinging his eyes away. His hair already must have looked ridiculous, and he wasn't about to listen to his companion taunt him and hold it over his head.

That was, if they ever got out.

Damn. How long had it been? It felt like some sort of eternity. But he knew it hadn't been that long, he would have--

No, it was not the time to think about that. They were both soaking wet, and no matter how amusing it was to watch Ema try and angle herself so that her clothes weren't plastered to that surprisingly thin (with all those Snackoos? Goodness.), surprisingly pleasing little figure of hers, he was sure he would be slapped or drowned or something. If anyone would be able to pull of the perfect crime, it would be her. Klavier chuckled, earning him an inquisitive glance from his female partner.

Ema sneered at the fop. What, was he PMSing or something? Crying then laughing, being generally as annoying as usual. Though when she finally stopped mangling around with her jacket and vest and actually looked at her boss, she had to suppress a giggle herself. The rockstar's famed golden drill of hair was soaked, lying limp like a wet animal on his shoulder.

If she had a camera, it would have been perfect. Foptacular with his blonde little rat stuck to his jacket. She smiled to herself, imagining tacking the image to the police station's information board or selling it to the press. Now it was Klavier's turn to stare at her. That familiar heat flamed back into her features, and Ema made a move to shield her face. Who was he to make her feel like a kindergartener being reprimanded? This was ridiculous.

"Leave me alone. Put those foppish eyes of yours to use and find some sort of plug or something." She used her free hand to wave him off, but somehow she ended up having those gargantuan fake-tanned hands squeezing on her wrist. "Wha-! Get off!" Ema exposed her face in order to pound and push on Gavin's ever-visible chest area. Though it was hard to tell whether she had cornered him, or he had gone willingly.

"Fräulein, fräulein! I never thought you were one to be aggressive. This is an odd twist of fate, ja?" She could have sworn his eyes were just glittering. And more likely than not, he could have afforded some operation so that they would. Wouldn't be a shocker. Ema's disapproval was obvious, but Klavier caught her lips before she had the opportunity to snarl.

Ema shied away, but she knew that wasn't really an option when those foreign lumps the fop called hands released her wrist and wove their way down to her waist. Was he trying to create office tension? She stared wide eyed at the prosecutor until his eyes slid open again and she could finally breathe. Both just looked at each other for a moment or two, a twinge of pink creeping into Klavier's dark complexion. Ema made a mental note of what it looked like, because she was pretty sure it didn't happen often.

The strong arms of the German quickly unraveled themselves from the detective, and if asked Ema would have said that her boss looked a tad embarrassed. But that puppy-dog face of his didn't stop her from delivering a firm whack to his cheek.

"Ach! Fräulein, what was that for?" Klavier whined, touching a calloused finger to his cheek.

Ema folded her arms in front of her. "What do you mean 'what was that for'? You know damn well what that was for! Stop doing that!" She huffed, slightly swollen lips coming to a taut pout.

The words felt like a kick to the gut. "Was it...that bad? Fräulein, I've had quite a bit of experience, I do not think--"

"No, no, no! That's not what I meant, you fop!"

"So it was good then?"

"...That's not what I meant either."

"Then what did you mean?"

Ema struggled to find a witty yet respectable response. "I meant that you should stop throwing yourself at me. It's really quite pathetic, Gavin. I expected more from you."

Klavier snapped right back into his country-sized ego, not wasting a moment. "You wanted more? Ms. Skye, I'll have you know that relationships have no place in the workplace." He winked, ran a hand through his still-dripping hair and breathed out a laugh in a fluid manner. Which left Ema absolutely fuming.

"You know what I mean." Ema set her attention on removing her coat. The material was inflated with liquid, and it was seriously hampering her ability to move her arms.

The younger Gavin smiled, leaning into the corner her had just occupied and watching the girl toss off her labwear. "So if that wasn't what you meant, fräulein, what did you think of that kiss?"

She pretended like she didn't hear him, dutifully hanging her coat over the closest railing.

He stepped closer, inquiring eyes drifting from her face to another particularly eyecatching part of her anatomy. Ema glared, so he at least had her attention. "I said, what did you think? You're a scientist, isn't there some formula you can consult? Though I would much rather have your opinion, fräulein." Klavier kicked his shoes off, waiting for an answer.

Ah! I finally update again! I'm so so so sorry it's been taking me so long. School is insanely hectic, and right in the middle of writing this chapter I just had a huge block. But I think my muse has returned, and I'm happy to say that I'm pretty sure the next chapter will be the last. Well, maybe not happy, since I do love writing this story (for some reason getting trapped in an elevator seems extremely romantic to me), but I'm trying to keep it in the realm of reality? And I don't want people to start realizing that like, neither one of them has had to go to the bathroom yet. But I'd also like to have a big conclusion, but that would also mean a bit longer wait? I'm determined to have this finished by my birthday as a present to myself, but I want your input too. Soooo

QUESTION. Should the next chapter be the end

or

Should the next chapter be more fluffy, and then have a big conclusion by September 16th?

As always, reviews are soooo appreciated! So please review! Thanks for reading!