The elevator doors opened and they both exited letting others in.
''It was great seeing you again. And I'm glad your taking priority on the case.'' Celine told him.
''Well, for you. No problem.'' Maxime gave her a smile and she smiled back. She also started to blush.
Celine was on her tippy toes hugging him. But when she started to move apart from him, she looked into his eyes once more. She saw the passion and it made her even more invited. Arms still linked they each met halfway and their lips touched. Celine was right, he was full of passion and he showed it.
At that same moment, elevators opened letting Ryan out. He was going to return to Celine the jacket he lent her and came across Detective and Celine kissing. He wasn't seen so he slipped away back into the elevator. Ryan felt like he had a knife going threw him continuously. He thought there was something between them. He felt like an idiot. Why would a perfect, sweet, adorable girl like her want a lab rat like me? How stupid am I? Ryan kept telling himself. He entered the lab once more, but angry, pissed off and frustrated. Everyone noticed it and tried not to go near him. All day.
Celine was just heading back to the lab now. She had spent some extra time with her team, giving the down-low on what's going and if she's going to make it to their game in Miami next week. She had left late because of that and arrived at four o'clock sharp. She knew Ryan was expecting her but he would understand. She entered the elevator when someone called her name. She quickly pressed the hold button for the elevator doors and Maxime came walking in.
''So, are you busy tonight? I know its Christmas Eve, but I figured you might not have any plans.'' He asked her.
''I'm sorry but I'm spending Christmas Eve with Ryan. I sort of promised. I'm sure if you ask me again some other time I will be free.'' She gave him a squeeze on the arm and smiled.
''Oh, alright. I should have asked sooner.'' He winked at her. ''Well, have a great night. This is my stop.'' Maxime said as the doors opened. He gave her a quick peck on the cheek and left. Celine smiled and continued her trip up to the lab level. She reached the floor and got out. She walked over to reception and asked for Ryan.
''Are you sure? He's in the worst mood today.'' The woman behind the desk said.
''Do you know why?'' Celine replied.
''Beats me. Here's your pass anyway.''
''Thanks.'' With that, Celine walked over to where to receptionist had pointed to. Ryan was in a lab coat and gloves and was concentrating on a pen. He rotated it, he zoomed in and out of it and he talked to it. Celine smiled and enjoyed her view. She loved observing him and his ways. He was adorable at work and the most intriguing she had ever met. He was full of surprises. She snapped out of her thoughts and walked into the lab. Ryan heard her and ignored her. Didn't say a word or anything. Celine could tell something was bugging him. She just hoped it wasn't what she thought.
''Hi, Ryan.'' She said.
He mumbled a 'Hi' but barely enough for her to here.
''So, I'm sorry I'm late. I got caught with the team. Explained what was going on and then we just talked a bit. Time flew by, so I rushed over.''
''Didn't miss anything.''
''Ryan, what's your problem. Is it because I didn't meet you at two?''
''No.''
''Then what did I do.''
''Never mind.''
''No, I'm not going to just pretend that you're fine. Something is wrong and I want to help.''
''Just drop it.''
''No!''
''DROP IT!'' Ryan almost yelled. Celine disappointed that he thought it would all go away of he took out on everyone else.
''I'm going back to the house and going to bed. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas ALONE. Cause you just ruined mine.'' Celine left after her what she said. Ryan felt terrible but he was still hurt.
''I'm sorry.'' He said but too late for her to here. He put away what he was working on and grabbed his things from the locker room. He walked into the cold, snowy outside. Perfect Christmas weather. Ryan thought. He called a cab and he was dropped of at his place. He walked threw snow and for once, the door was unlocked and someone was home before him, Celine. He still felt bad for earlier. Should I apologize and let the lip locking go or should I bring it up and blame her for what I did. Or should I just talk to her? Ryan thought his last option, at the moment, was the best. He really didn't feel like talking but it had to be done sometime. He took of his jacket and shoes and walked over to the second floor. He entered the kitchen and took a water bottle. After he shut the fridge door he noticed a Celine, reading a book on the couch with music playing. She must not have heard him because she kept singing to the song Mr. Lonely by Akon.
''Been all about the world ain't never met a girl
That can take the things that you've been through
Never thought the day would come
Where you would get up and run
And I would be out chasing you
Cos ain't nowhere in the globe I'd rather be,
Ain't no one in the globe I'd rather see
Then the girl of my dreams that made me be
so happy but now so lonely...
Lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
for my own (to call my own,girl)
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
for my own (to call my own,baby)
Never thought that I'd be alone (be alone),
I didn't think you'd be gone this long, (gone so long)
I just want you to call my phone,
stop playing girl and
Come on home (come on home),
Baby girl I didn't mean to shout, (Nooo)
I want me and you to work it out, (work it out baby)
I never wished to ever
Hurt my baby (Hurt my baby)
And it's drivin me crazy cause I'm so..
Lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (have nobody)
for my own (to call my own,no)
I'm so lonely (so lonely)
I'm Mr. Lonely (Mr. Lonely)
I have nobody (I have nobody)
for my own (to call my own,girl)'' Celine stopped singing when she noticed a body walking towards her. She ignored it and kept on reading.
''You don't have to stop. You have nice voice.'' Ryan told her as he sat beside her.
''I don't feel like singing anymore.'' She replied coldly.
''I'm sorry.'' She didn't look at him, she didn't even move. She was glad he said that though, but she never showed it.
''Celine...'' His voice trailed. He lifted her chin and lead towards her, his lips grazed hers and she caught them. It got deep and they had been kissing for dozens of seconds. Celine needed to breathe, so she broke it.
''I really am sorry.'' Ryan said, honesty written all over his face. And Celine read it.
''Are you going to tell me why you were so upset?'' She noticed his eyes close slowly and stay shut for a while then re-open. She could tell that he didn't want to talk about it, but she wanted to. ''I want to help. What did I do.''
''It's not just what you did. It's also who joined you.''
''You mean Maxime. You saw that?'' Celine looked sad. She felt bad that he saw that.
''You forgot my coat. I wanted to catch you before you left. Then I saw you and him.''
''I...It meant nothing. It just happened.''
''It didn't look like it meant nothing. Celine whether or not it meant something, it hurt me. I guess what you did made me realize how I feel about you.''
''How do you feel about me?''
''I was jealous, he got to kiss you.'' Celine smiled. He was avoiding her question. She got the hint and let it pass.
''That's cute.'' He smiled himself; he thought it was quite pathetic. Ryan wasn't completely ready to tell her how he feels.
''Well, we have a Christmas to celebrate. You know, to boost your ego, I turned him down for plans tonight because I wanted to spend Christmas Eve with you.'' She gave Ryan peck on the cheek and left to the fridge. As she pulled out a carton of eggnog, Ryan walked over.
''That stuff will kill you.'' She smiled and reached for a cup. ''What do you mean he asked you out for tonight and you turned him down? When?''
''He asked me on my way up to see you this afternoon at four. In the elevator. I declined and he left. He wasn't being rude he just had to leave. And I only have this stuff around Christmas, don't worry.'' Ryan smiled. It was a proud smile because Celine picked him over 'Detective Frenchy'.
''I'm sorry; I just got a little jealous. You forgive me?''
''As long as you forgive me too.'' She hugged him and he hugged her back.
''You're my Christmas present, the one I wished for.'' Ryan whispered in her ear. Celine pushed him against a wall and kissed him.
''What do you think of the kiss I gave Maxime now?'' She asked.
''Meant completely nothing.'' He said quickly and kept kissing her. She was in a good mood now and so was he. She slid Ryan's top off and started to caress the nap of his neck and went down towards his chest. Ryan picked her up and her legs crossed around his hips. He carried her to the couch and they both dropped. They were lying across, still kissing. After a few hours they were wrapped in a blanket, and nothing else. Clothes were all over the floor, all around the couch. They were sound a sleep in front of the Christmas tree waiting for morning to pass.