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Javier was getting late. Not very late, but late nonetheless. If there was one thing he hated about his job it was the unstable schedule and crazy work hours.
"Hi. Sorry I'm late. We got caught up at the precinct" he said as he got to her apartment.
"No it's fine. And you're not really late, you know" she said smiling, looking at her watch. She really didn't care he was late. In fact, it only had given her a little more time to freak out and prepare herself.
The restaurant Espo had chosen was not very far from Melissa's place and even thought Esposito had taken his car, they walked. Their table wasn't ready so they waited at the bar.
"I'll have beer" ordered Javier.
"Same for me please.", answered Melissa.
Javier looked at her, almost lifting an eyebrow. "What?" she answered back "C'mon? I don't only drink mojitos and martinis. I went to college…I like beer"
That though actually made Espo smile. Melissa could have melted right here, right now.
"Thought you might wanna know that we caught the guy who attacked the janitor at your school" said plainly Javier.
"Oh really. That's a relief." answered Melissa. "So you always wanted to be a cop?" asking taking a sip of her beer.
"More or less. I was in the military for 5 years. After I resigned, the police academy seemed like a good option. A lot of retired military go into law enforcement or security business" he answered
"At least you like what you do right? That's what counts" she said with a smile
"Yeah I like it. I hate the schedule and the crazy hours but I like it. It's challenging work." he said, drinking his beer.
"Tell me…because I have to know" she said leaning in a little. "That was Richard Castle at the precinct the other day wasn't it? Asked Melissa
Oh shit…thought Javier. Here we go again, another Castle Fanatic
"Yeah it was. Please don't tell you're in love with him too or that you want an autograph…" he sighed
Melissa laughed. "Whoa, easy there. I love his books but that's it. It's not like I know the guy or anything."
Relieved, Javier added "Actually, he works and dates my good friend Detective Kate Beckett."
"No way…" Melissa answered. "I guess that's where he gets all these ideas for his books then."
They laughed. They continued their evening; talking about random things from worst dates, to how long their last relationship lasted to their favorite movies…
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They walked back to her apartment. Because walking had become almost their thing now.
As they walked Melissa asked "Did you google me in the police database after we meet?" she asked, staring at him with those bright eyes of hers.
Busted, Javier thought
"Yes." He stated loud and clear. He didn't even hesitate. He wasn't embarrassed he did anyway.
"I thought so. Normally I would find this creepy but since you're a real police officer I'm willing to let this go." She laughed.
"Hey what you about asking a total stranger out." replied Javier. "Tell me, what would you have done if Castle and said yes to go to the benefit?"
Melissa said nothing. Got ya, he though
"Honestly…I don't know. I think that I secretly hoped you would say something before." She said plainly. There. No point in inventing a stupid cover story, she though.
They kept walking side by side. Javier had slightly touched her hand before intertwining his fingers in hers. Melissa didn't want this night to end. God knew she had dated her share of dumb, rich, paper-pushers in her life. Javier was a real man…a strong handsome real man. Physically, Melissa found him very attractive. Those large shoulders and those big strong arms. Melissa couldn't stop imagining was would it be like to be with him…to feel his body pressed against hers. Maybe she could ask him to come up. But she didn't want to rush things either.
Melissa had passed from being only intriguing to utterly interesting to Esposito's opinion. Not to mention she was smart, funny, very beautiful and wasn't afraid to speak her mind. He liked that. She wasn't Javier's usual type that was for sure. But change was good. Maybe someone from outside the law enforcement world would be good also.
The moment came when they finally reach her building, again. "I had a great night. Thank you" she said smiling.
"My pleasure. I had a great time too"
There was a moment of silence. That awkward moment, in between, when everybody knows what's coming next but no one has the guts to do the first to move. Clearly she wanted to kiss him but she wasn't sure if she should take the lead or not. She absently looked away…until Javier grabbed her chin, turning her head to face him.
"Hey…Come here" he said before capturing her lips with his. The kiss was slow and passionate and Melissa was very soon over the moon.
She felt his tongue lick her lower lip, begging further entrance, which she gave right away. She felt his harm closing around her, pulling her closer. They stood there for a while, kissing, until Javier felt his phone vibrate in his back pocket.
Of course, perfect timing, he though
He pulled away from her, "I'm sorry but I have to take this" he said showing his phone.
He moved away and answered his phone. "Esposito" he said. "What? You got to be kidding…I'm kind of busy now. What about Castle? All right I'll be there in 20". Javier hung up and returned to where Melissa was standing.
"I sorry but I have to go. We've got a body and apparently I'm the only one left." he said, clearly annoyed with the situation.
"It's all right. I understand" said Melissa. She sounded genuinely honest.
"Do you, really? Cuz, I don't, want you to think that I'm bailing on you" he said while resting his forehead against here, kissing her lightly on the lips. The kiss, of course, deepened and lasted way longer than originally planned.
She pulled away, resting her hands on his chest "Go." She said. " Go protect our beloved city" she whispered. Javier could have stayed just there all night, but duty called.
"I'll call you later" he said
"Ok…" Melissa looked at him as he was walking away.
She was really falling for this guy…
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Not far from where they stood, a man was watching…
Out with the Chicano again uh?, he though as he watch them kiss in the New-York City lights.
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The next morning, Melissa woke up early. She nearly jumped out of bed and got dressed still thinking about last night. She checked her phone…no messages.
He's probably super busy, she though
She wanted to talk to Henri. She needed to tell someone about this. Melissa hadn't felt this happy in a long time. She grabbed her keys and left her apartment running.
Henri didn't live very far. Just enough for her to stop to buy coffees and Danishes and stop by his place. She knocked, then used her key to get in.
"Morning sweetheart" she said out loud has she walked in. Henri got out of the bathroom, tying his tie.
"What are you doing here so early?" he said while kissing her on the cheek.
"I come bearing gifts" Melissa answered showing off his coffee.
Henri took a sip from his cup. "Shouldn't you be busy with your hot detective?"
Melissa laughed, "Oh I wish…but he got called to a crime scene last night"
"Oh, that's too bad." Said Henri while taking a bite of his Danish. "So no sex?" he asked plainly
"No. But we made out in front my building…" said Melissa with a shy smile on her face.
"Well I hope you did. I mean he's smoking hot" said Henri
"He said he'd call me" added Melissa
"Did he?"
"Not yet…But he's probably busy" she said
"If tomorrow he doesn't call you, you call him"
"Yeah, I actually though we could maybe next time, if there is a next time, we could have diner at my place or something. Not to go out every time…you know." Said Melissa
Henri gave his cousin a killing look and said, "Oh I know. Nothing screams I want to sleep you better than a home cooked meal" he said laughing
"Shut up. Plus you know what they say; the way to a man's heart is through his stomach" Melissa stated while eating.
"You are so in love with this guy"
"I think I am, yeah"
P.S I think I have figured a plot around Javier and Melissa…stay tunned