Andrew sat at his desk deep in thought. He really needed to talk to his partner. (She can't keep avoiding me.) His mind was jumbled with many thoughts about Makoto, the case, and even that sexy, but lethal vixen Mina. (Maybe I should call her... NO! Rivera, you'd only be making things worst! I might end up in her bed again like last time.) He frowned to himself. Maybe he was losing it. His mind began to wander off to the past.

-Flashback-

Andrew was lying in a bed in his girlfriend's dorm room. He felt completely happy. He turned over and looked at her. She was sound asleep next to him. Her back facing him. She the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. She had chestnut auburn hair and transfixing emerald green eyes. He smiled and ran his finger up her back. She rolled over to him and laid her head on his chest.

"Why you wake me up?" she asked sleepily.

"I didn't mean to baby," he said and kissed the top of her head.

She giggled and ran her hand on his chest.

"What time is it?"

"Almost six," he replied and glanced at the clock.

"I'm too tired to go to my ten o'clock class, but my professor is giving a lecture that will probably be on the midterm."

Andrew nodded.

"Yeah, I should be ready."

She got up off him and began to find something to wear. Soon she decided on layered top and low-rise jeans. Makoto looked at him while she tied her hair in a ponytail. He still sat there covered with her bed sheets. She smiled at him.

"You'd better get dressed Mr. Rivera."

Andrew smiled and got up not caring that he was in the nude and pulled her close to him. She put her arms around his neck.

"I feel safe with you," she mumbled.

"Why is that?" he asked.

"I just do. I'm use to it," she said flatly and let go of him.

"Did you get hugs at home?"

Makoto remained silent as Andrew stood there.

"Why is when I try to talk to you about your life, you change the subject?"

Makoto rolled her eyes.

"Put on some clothes Andrew. I don' feel like doing this again."

Andrew punched the wall.

"Damn it, we're gonna talk about this now!"

Makoto's eyes blazed angrily.

"What the fuck is wrong with you! You need to calm down because I don't need your bullshit today Andrew!"

Andrew put on his clothes.

"Fine, whatever."

Makoto put in her shoes.

"Andrew, we need to talk."

"About?"

"Us."

Andrew let out a harsh laugh.

"So it's really over huh?"

Makoto looked confused.

"What are you talking about?"

"You want to break up," he said.

"You're right. I need some space. We're graduating soon and I'm calling it quits."

Andrew crossed his arms.

"Is it because you want to remain mysterious? Wait, I have another reason. I ask too many damn questions! All I want to know is you. Makoto stop putting on that act! You're not an innocent little girl!"

Makoto turned around and smacked him across his face. Andrew stumbled a little and flew backwards on the bed. He looked at her. There were no tears, but anger.

"You don't know a damn thing about me. Get out of my room. I never want to see you ever again. You hear me? OUT!"

Andrew got up slowly and walked her room. She slammed the door behind and sat on her bed trying hard not to cry. He put his hand to door realizing he had let her get away.

3 years later...

Andrew sat at his desk bored and staring at the ceiling. Darien walked up to him and grinned.

"Get in my office Rivera. We need to talk."

Andrew sighed and got up. After graduating from the police academy and college, he decided to be a homicide detective. He still hadn't forgotten Makoto and he doubt he would forget her. When he walked into the office he stopped dead in his tracks. Makoto was sitting in one of chairs. She still looked beautiful even after 3 years. Her expression was different though. She wasn't happy or sad or mad. Her face was blank as she stared at the man who broke her heart.

Darien smiled not having a clue these two knew each other.

"Rivera this is your new partner Makoto Brooks. She just transferred from New York."

"We went to school together," she said quietly.

Andrew nodded.

"Small world. Well here's your new case. You're both dismissed."

The two detectives walked out of his office and into the lobby. Andrew looked at the ground while Makoto looked around the station.

"So... how are you doing Makoto?" Andrew asked to break the tension between them.

"Better than most days," she answered politely.

"Listen Makoto-", he began.

Makoto put her hand up.

"Listen, we can't change what happened. I apologize for being an idiot. There are some things that happened to me when I was younger that I had trouble letting go and it affected me then. I'm not the same person I was, so I hope when can forgive and forget and attempt to be partners."

She held out her hand.

"Partners?"

Andrew gave her his famous grin.

"Okay. Partners."

-End of Flashback-

Andrew shook his head and got up from his desk. He picked up his phone and dialed a number. It rang three times before someone picked up. He heard a voice.

"Hey, it's me. You doing anything right now? Good. I'm coming over."

...

Amara sat there and read a magazine. The morgue seemed to be dead today. She blew out some air and glanced at the clock. It read 8:00 pm (Damn, I'm so bored). Just then the double doors opened and in rushed two men with a body bag. Amara stood up.

"Take the body to the back room," she ordered.

She followed them in there and got on a face mask and gloves. They had moved the body to the examining table. She unzipped the bag and looked at the body. The tag attached to his toe read: Martin Huston.

...

Mina lit some candles and went to change into something seductive. A few minutes she was dressed in a very revealing Victoria Secrets outfit. It hugged all her curves and gave anyone a view of her breast. The doorbell rang. She smiled seductively and went to open the door. She grabbed the person standing outside and roughly kissed him.

"Damn, you're being rough tonight," he moaned.

"Baby," she drawled, "I always am."

He kissed her deeply and laid her on the couch.

"You look good tonight."

"I know," she said with a moaned.

He kissed her again and began to pull her bra off. Mina moaned, but she was faking it. It was all just an act to her. All she was thinking about was doing the exact same thing to Makoto. He stopped and pushed her off him. She sighed and got up.

"Something wrong?"

He looked at her.

"Yes. I can't do this to myself anymore. Mina, I can't keep hurting her. She's all I think about."

Her eyes blazed with hostility.

"Hurting huh? You didn't complain before, but whatever. Your time is up. It's not like I care. I only do this for money."

He stood up quickly.

"This is crazy. Something is wrong with you."

She crossed her legs.

"Andrew, honey, this all a scam. Someone, who shall remain nameless, has been paying me to sleep with you. Sorry, but that is the truth."

"I got to get out of here," he said weakly.

"Smart move."

Mina locked the door and laughed until she cried. (Damn I'm good.)

-WooWoo316 :)