A/N: this chapter is rated M. Pure fluff.

9:00 pm.

Emily wrapped a blanket around herself and leaned back into Aaron on the couch. She rested her head on his shoulder, resuming her position between his arms.

"You ok, Em?" he asked softly, giving her a quick kiss on her head.

"Same," she replied softly, "if this thing with Moss is serious, I need to protect the president. I owe him that much." Even though Emily was usually awful at verbalizing her feelings, Aaron always knew what she was saying.

"You don't owe him anything. He would understand. Besides, he's got me," Aaron teased squeezing her shoulders. Emily rolled her eyes.

"I would feel bad. Kirkman doesn't deserve this, any of this." Emily's voice was soft, and Aaron shifted so they were facing each other.

"Em, you deserve to be happy." He kissed her gently and hugged her tightly.

2:00 am.

Emily could feel Aaron's body on hers and could feel his nose and breath on her neck.

"What time is it?" Emily asked groggily as she involuntarily pushed her body into his.

"We have plenty of time." Aaron's voice was husky. Emily wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Aren't you worried about me getting enough sleep?" Emily teased causing Aaron to chuckle.

"You woke me up the other night. This is just payback," Aaron whispered into her ear before he slid her underwear down her legs, causing her to moan. He was quickly on top of her again, kissing her softly. She could feel him pressed against her, and the suspense was driving her crazy. She tugged at his boxers, and he finished taking them off. She could feel him hovering above her, and she arched her back, so she could feel him.

"Aaron," she moaned as he starting kissing her neck. He brought his head back up and rested his forehead gently on hers looking into her eyes as he entered her causing her to gasp.

"Oh Aaron, I love you," Emily moaned. She could feel Aaron freeze, and she squeezed her eyes shut. She felt so stupid. She meant it. She did love him, but she knew this wasn't the place to say it for the first time. Not knowing what else to do, she started wiggling her hips and kissed him. She traced his lips with her tongue in hopes of distracting him, and it worked.

3:00 am.

Aaron was still laying on top of her, and his weight was beginning to be too much for her. She gently pushed him to roll over and snuggled into his side. She didn't know what to say, and he was being quiet. She was sure he heard her. His body language told him that much.

"Aaron?" she asked softly, half wishing he was asleep, so she didn't have to deal with her idiocy.

"Yeah," he answered. From the one word, she couldn't tell what he was feeling, but his arms were still wrapped tightly around her, and he was tracing her arm up and down with his fingertips.

"I do love you. I've felt this way for a while now. I'm sor…" Before Emily could apologize, Aaron cut her off.

"Em…" he pulled her in top of him and sat up. He cupped her face in his hands.

"I love you, too," he said, kissing her gently before deepening it. Emily couldn't express it enough in words, but she loved Aaron so much. She never wanted to be away from him, and she couldn't get enough of him. He made her feel good, and he made her a better person.

5:00 am.

Emily's legs were tangled with Aaron's, and she had wrapped herself in a couple blankets. She was laying on her side facing away from Aaron. He was gently rubbing her back with one hand and was checking emails with his other hand.

"Slow Saturday," Aaron told her as he put his phone on her night stand and turned back towards her.

"Good, more time to sleep," Emily mumbled.

"Are you cold?" Aaron asked before he kissed her cheek and wrapped his arms around her.

"Yes, you left me." Emily rolled onto her back pouting causing Aaron to chuckle.

"Well, I'll have to make it up to you," Aaron replied as he gently caressed her face.

"You better," Emily demanded with a smile.

"Em, I didn't think we'd get here," Aaron whispered a little sadly as he tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. Emily gave him a small smile.

"Me too, but I'm really glad we did."

7:00 am.

"Ready to go?" Aaron asked as he picked up Emily's bag and waited for her by the door.

"I can carry my own bag," Emily replied as she tried to slip into her coat and shoes at the same time while juggling her dry cleaning. Aaron smirked at the disheveled Emily standing in front of him.

"This is your fault," Emily proclaimed as she fixed her scarf.

"What? How is it my fault?" Aaron asked incredulously.

"You keep distracting me," Emily said mischievously as she pulled Aaron's jacket to bring him closer to her. She brushed her lips quickly against his and opened her front door.

"That reminds me," Emily said, "you can't come over tonight. I'm having guests." Aaron narrowed his eyes at her as he followed her out of the apartment and shut the door behind him.

"Guests?" Aaron asked suspiciously.

"Well, just one," Emily replied as she locked the door.

"Oh, ok," Aaron said. Emily could tell that Aaron was disappointed. She grabbed his hand as they walked to his car.

"I was thinking you could come over later, after she leaves," Emily asked looking slyly at Aaron's reaction. He seemed to be relieved.

"She? Hmm, I don't have any plans. I was planning on spending tonight with you," he replied.

"Is that a yes?" Emily asked flirtatiously.

"Of course," Aaron responded.

"Good. Then, we can sleep in tomorrow," Emily looked up at him with a gleam in her eye. She already had the whole day planned, and if there was an emergency, she would be crushed.

"I'm going to drive myself today. I'll text you later," Emily said as Aaron pulled her in for a kiss.

"Ok, see you later," he responded. He kissed her gently and was slightly breathless when he pulled away.