AN-Here's a little bit more.
Waking as the sun pushed through her bedroom curtains Brody stretched out was greeted with a warm soft body next to hers. Cuddling up to it she was rewarded by an arm snaking around her back pulling he in and fingers dancing across her stomach. Moving her head, she placed it on his chest and placed kisses along the outline of the broad chest muscles. Hearing a mmhh coming from Dwayne she continued kissing his chest till she had to move and straddle him to reach right across. Dwayne lifted his hands and placed them on her hips holding her to him.
"Good morning Merri, have a good sleep?" As he reached up to pull her down to kiss her.
"I did thank you, but I would put that down to the company I had. Good morning to you as well" as she returned the kiss.
Sitting back up she ran her hands over his chest and watched as he closed his eyes enjoying the sensations she was causing. Leaning back down she kissed his face before making her way to his lips and plundering his mouth with her tongue. It felt good to wake up in bed with someone she actual cared about and not just a passing fancy who was there just so she could feel something again. Feeling his lower body respond to her she ground her hips to his causing him to return his hands to her hips to hold her still. Moaning against her lips he rocked hips against her letting her know what was coming if she didn't stop. The contact as he rocked his hips only made them both let out moans at the contact.
Keeping one hand on her hip he let his other roam up her side and his legs tangled with hers. Next thing she knew she was flipped over and was now under him now straddling her.
"My turn" as he let his hands roam her body causing moans of pleasure to escape her lips.
Moving slightly he increased the contact on her hips and thrust forward causing her to scream his name as she found him deep inside her. Slowly they rocked together until the pace increase as Merri screamed his name as her release took her which caused him to growl her name moments later when he followed over the edge.
They lay together breathing hard, a pair of sweat covered bodies to sated to move. As their body's slowed and cooled Merri pulled the cover back over them. Picking her phone up she saw it was now 07:00.
"We have to move or my boss will kick ass if I am late," Merri said as she placed kisses up Dwayne's chest and kissed his lips before sitting up.
"I have a feeling your boss may be a little late this morning and probably way too happy to care too much if your late" as he pulled her back to him and kissed her.
"If he isn't too bothered about me being later then I may have to keep doing what I have been doing as I have to say I have enjoyed having a man who I have a connection to and not just a quick" Merri started to say but was cut off by Dwayne's lips calming hers again in a deep heated kiss.
"Forget about what you have had before, I am here to show you how you should treated" and with that he ran his hands up and down her back before brushing her lips lightly with his and holding her to him as she placed her head on his shoulder.
They stayed that way a few minutes longer before they heard a phone ring. They both sat up and scrambled for their perspective phones. Picking them up Merri chucked hers on the bed as Dwayne answered his. Listening to the one side of the conversation she could hear she had to hold back a laugh as she realised it was LaSalle on the phone probably asking where Dwayne was. Telling LaSalle he would be there in an hour he hung up and ran his hand over his face.
They both climbed off the bed at the same time and stood side by side scan the room looking for individual clothes as there were clothes everywhere. Stepping forward Merri picked up Dwayne's jeans and shirt passing them to him as she picked up her top and bra which got chucked on the bed.
Walking forwards, she spotted socks and boxers which got chucked on the bed. Dwyane picked her panties up and held them up looking at them. Merri turned around to see Dwayne standing with a silly grin on his face and her panties in his hand. Stepping forward she went to snatch them back but he was too quick and caught her arm causing her to wince. Seeing the looking on her face, he quickly let go and pulled her to him so he could look. There on her arm was an angry series of small purple bruise that when he looked close matched this size of his fingertips. She saw the look of total devastation in his face as he realised it was his hands that had caused the marks made her heart sink. Pulling her arm away, she used her hands to cup his face and bring his lips down to hers gently kissing him.
"Dwyane it was an accident, I know you would never hurt me intentionally. Please don't feel bad, next time I see Linda I will have to return the favour since it was her fault I got them" and she smiled as she kissed him.
Holding her tight he tried to show her how sorry he was and she held him letting him know she was okay. When she pulled back she looked at him and ran her fingers over his face tracing his lips as he kissed the tips of her fingers.
"We have to get ready now or we will both be very late," Merri told Dwayne as she stepped away from him and walked to the bathroom. Standing in the bathroom she looked in the mirror and seeing her neck she let out a scream.
"Dwayne Pride these are so you fault and I will kill you for them" as she looked at her neck that had not only one but 3 love bites on it.
Dwayne stood in the bedroom slowly pulling his clothes back on and couldn't help but laugh. He knew he would be in trouble when she saw them, but he couldn't help Mark her as his. Looking at them as she ran her finger over them and saw they weren't low enough to hide them with a high neck top. Looking at her makeup bag she looked through it and tried to find a concealer or something to cover them. Coming up with nothing she shrugged her shoulders, since he put them there he could look at them all day.
Getting a quick shower she stepped out to find Dwayne had left her bedroom. Looking out the window she saw his car was still there so getting ready she came downstairs to find coffee and bagels on the kitchen table.
"Thanks for breakfast, you owe me big time for these" indicating to her neck.
"Wow, they didn't look like that when I did them. I take it make-ups a no go" as he took a drink of his coffee.
"Nothing works to cover them that I have so not much I can do and don't even suggest a scarf or I may strangle you with one" as she took a bite of one of the bagels.
"Wasn't going to, would look wrong in this weather and make everyone even more suspicious" as he took his coffee in one hand and her hand with the other.
Sitting eating there bagels and drinking coffee neither seemed in a hurry to get to work but they knew they had to. Clearing the dishes away together they stood just behind the front door before they left work. Dwayne gathered her against his chest and felt her breath against his neck as he held her. He placed kisses a roo the top of her head and she ran her fingers over the small amount of chest she could see where he hadn't done the top couple of buttons of his shirt up. After a few minutes they broke apart and they both leaned toward each other and kissed it was a long deep passionate kiss. Both conveying as much emotion as they could in the kiss knowing when they walked out the door that was it till they were finished work. Once they were on the other side of that door they were boss and junior agent.
When the kiss finally ended due to the need for air they stood and waited till they could breath before nodding at each other and letting go as Merri opened the door and they made their way out. Dwayne walked to his car while Merri walked to hers. She waited till Dwayne had climbed in his before she started her car and pulled out the drive.
They were going to arrive in separate cars at work at the same time and she had a neck full of love bites. Unless LaSalle was really dense then he would know something was up. Adding to the fact Dwayne still had yesterday's clothes on she knew they would be rumbled. Never mind they would take it as it came as they knew it would be out soon enough depending on how quick Linda's tongue was.
Sure enough they pulled in the parking lot and parked but walked in together only to find LaSalle sitting with Pride's daughter Laurel. They were laughing and joking until they saw the approaching couple at the door. Both went silent and Laurel stood up to greet her father. Both Dwayne and Merri shot each other a knowing look and Dwayne beamed at Laurel as she came towards him. Merri stepped away towards her desk but was caught by LaSalle and escorted to the kitchen. Once in the kitchen LaSalle poured coffee for them both and then headed out to the yard. Merri followed without saying a word and sat at the table. LaSalle looked at her taking in the site of her neck and shook his head.
"Let's not beat around the bush here, I know where you've been. Laurel was here first thing and she told me about last night with Linda. On saying that your necks not helping much is it. Before you find out third hand after I rang King I put a face on his phone and bingo, it was sitting in your house. I have no idea how long this has been going on, but all I can say is you like playing with fire don't you" LaSalle finished looking at Merri.
"For your information it only started yesterday and yes as you tracked Pride he was not only in my house but in my bed with me when you rang. We had a run in with Linda when we went out for a meal and it was not pretty, but I am sure Laurel has already told you her mother's version of events. I bet it was omitted that Linda had a man hanging off her arm when she saw us. I knew this would not be easy when it started yesterday, but I didn't expect it to go bang so quick. All I want is to be happy LaSalle, is that so wrong?" And she looked at him he saw the tear streak down her face.
Lifting his hand up he placed it on hers resting on the table. Giving it a squeeze he saw Pride appear and step up to the table. He decided since all hell had broken loose and they were no longer a secret he stepped up behind Merri and placed his hands on her shoulders. Her felt the tension in her and squeezed gently before Laurel stepped outside and her shoulders tensed again. What she didn't see was the nod Dwayne give LaSalle and he stood from the table he squeezed her hand once and let go walking past Laurel as she stepped towards the table.
LaSalle stood just inside the kitchen just in case things got heated. He didn't want to leave King to deal with his angry daughter and a trained NCIS agent who could kill in a couple of moves.
Sitting at the table he waited to see if he was needed. Outside Dwayne stayed standing with his hands on Merri's shoulders. He asked Laurel to take a seat which she did right opposite Merri.
Seeing the way Laurel was looking at Merri reminded him so much of Linda and the looks she had threw at them both the night before. Laurel looked at her father then followed down to his hands on Merri's shoulders and then took in the sight of Merri's neck.
"Jesus dad, if I had come home with a neck like that there would have been a warrant out yet that's acceptable for you. What the hell happened, dad? Actual I don't want to know the details just how long and if she is something other than a quick fuck?".
Merri tensed at Laurels last words and she felt Dwayne grip her shoulders tight.
"Laurel Pride apologise now. There is no need to speak like that. If you calm down we can explain but if you're going to be like that then we aren't going to get anywhere" Dwayne shot back at his daughter.
"No matter what your mother has told you I am not the type of women to do quick fucks as you so kindly put it" and with that Merri shrugged out of Dwayne's grip and got up from the table walking away with her fists clenched trying to keep control of the tears that were threatening to spill from her eyes.
Walking into the kitchen she barreled straight into LaSalle who caught her and steadied her to stop her falling. When he looked at her he saw the tears and out of instinct he pulled her to him and she broke down with her head on his shoulder. He had heard the whole conversation between the 3 of them and all he could do now was be there for whichever one need him and at that moment in time it was Brody.
Out in the yard Dwayne sat down and stared at Laurel, he was trying to gather a response without losing his temper.
"Well now it's just us please tell me you're going to apologies for your behaviour, that was disgusting Laurel. No matter what your problem is with me was there any need to speak about Merri like that. Other than take me in to heart" but was interpreted by a "and her bed" from Laurel "she has done nothing wrong here, Come to think of it neither have I. Your mother and I are separated for God sake, what do you want me do to Laurel? Kick around here being lonely hoping your mother and I can work things out but knowing its never going to happen. Laurel stop attacking like a spoilt child and face the fact that I can be happy with someone other than your mother. Be lucky we stayed together this long as it's been touch and go a few times. My job is not easy and you know that, it's driven a wedge between your mother and gets the job, she lives her job just like me. I need you to understand this was not planned, it just happened out the blue. I didn't plan on falling for my junior agent Laurel but now I have I will not have her insulted like you just did. Also to clear up any more misunderstanding it only started yesterday afternoon. I have no idea what your mother has said to you but I bet you didn't get the full story. If and when you ready to apologise for your behavior and talk sensibly then I will be here or at Merri's house".
Standing up to walk away he placed kiss to Laurels head as he passed and he was pleased to see that she didn't pull away. Walking into the kitchen he was greeted with the site of LaSalle standing with Merri wrapped tightly in his arms as she sobbed with her head on his shoulder. Walking up to them he ran his hand up Merri's back and he felt her stiffen again. Bringing her head of LaSalle's shoulder she looked round and seeing Dwayne standing on his own and the look of hurt and confusion in his eyes she whispered a thank you to LaSalle and stepped away but didn't move towards him. He stood still and lifted his arms in the air towards her and she practically ran into the them burying her face in his chest as a fresh torrent of tears streaked down her face.
Holding her he let her cry, she had every right to be upset and it was all his fault. If he had of just stopped her yesterday and told he no when she came to see him after the incident with Vance they wouldn't be in this state now. He was to blame for letting his emotions and hers control him. After nearly dying Merri, was in a fragile state and he took advantage of her in her hour of need. This was messed up big time, his daughter hated him and his new lover had been dragged into the middle of a nuclear fallout. It was a disaster, but it was his disaster to clean up.
With Merri still in his arms he walked slowly towards the door leading out the kitchen and up the stairs to one of the offices upstairs. Once inside out the way of plain site he sat down and pulled Merri with him so she sat on his knee. He ran his hands up and down her back and whispered in her ear the whole time calming and soothing her. He had to try and make things right, but he had no idea how. Sitting with Merri in his knee he thought of a way to make things right at least with the women in his arms.
"I am so sorry about that, that was worse than last night which I didn't believe was possible. Listen if it's okay with you can I came over later and cook dinner for us both. Let's say it will be the start of putting things right between us" as he placed kisses along her hairline and down her cheek.
"You still want to see me after what just happened? I would have thought that you daughter was more important than me" Merri whispered against Dwayne's chest.
Lifting her head with his hand Dwayne looked down to Merri who was still refusing to move her head off his chest even with the odd angle she was sat at to look at him. Running his fingers over her cheeks to wipe away the tears that were still sitting there.
"Why would I not want to be with you? Nothing has changed so nice last night. Yes, word got out a lot quicker than I expected but it's a town where everyone knows everyone. We can deal with this together if you give me a chance" Pride said as he kissed her forehead.
"If you want something bad enough it's worth fighting for so yes you can come over and cook dinner as long as one of us buys food to cook first" Merri told Pride as she watched a smile appear on his face.
"Good, I will pick up what I need before I come over as long as we don't get a case" and with that he kissed her.
Merri went to stand up and Dwayne looked at her.
"We can't stay hid away all day Dwayne, as far as I am aware Laurel is still downstairs and we have work to do" as Merri reached to take Dwayne's hand when she was standing up which made him stand up.
"I am going to the ladies so you go see if Laurel is still here and I will speak to you later okay" as she reached up to place a kiss on his jaw before walking away.
As she came downstairs she looked around to make sure the coast was clear before she headed to the ladies room. Washing her face, she looked at herself in the mirror. Looking at her red blotch eyes and then at her love bites she had been the weirdest 12 hours of her life. Closing her eyes, she remembered going to Dwayne to apologise for what happened at the crime scene then having his lips on hers. Then of course there was last night when they made love and woke in each other's arms. Opening her eyes, she ran her fingers over the bites on her neck and smiled. There wasn't much she could do about her face now so taking a few deep breaths to steady herself she walked at the ladies room to see if things had improved or got worse if that was even possible.
Walking up the corridor she could see LaSalle standing back from his desk shaking his head and she could hear raised voices. As she drew nearer she recognised one voice as Dwayne's, another as Laurel's and as her stomach hit the floor was was hedging her bets on the last voice being Linda's. As she approached the door leading back into the main office area she saw LaSalle look at her and break out in a dash towards her. He managed to get to the door and through it before she could enter and he blocked her way.
"You are not and do not want to go in there. As you can hear it is not pretty and you going in there will just make it worse" LaSalle told the women in front of him.
Just then she heard her name being screamed by Linda followed by a lot of name calling. Closing her eyes, she yet again drew on her inner strength to get her through the next, however, long it was to sort this mess out.
"LaSalle I have to go out there. I will not let Dwa... Pride deal with this alone" as she squared her shoulders and brought herself up to full height.
"Give me your weapon first" as he reached round and unclipped it.
"You don't trust me not to shoot her?" As she glared at him.
"I don't trust any of you at the minute" as he stepped aside to let her past.
Looking at LaSalle one last time she nodded and stepping forward pushing the doors open ready to face the music. Hearing the door open all 3 people turned but she only looked for one face. The steel blue/grey of Dwayne Pride's eyes meet the brown of Meredith Brody's and they shared a brief look which both charged and sent silent energy to recharge the other.
"YOU! How dare you show your face here. You're nothing but a little bed-hopping Hussy who sleeps with any man given the chance" Linda screamed at Merri as she stood still, all the while still looking at Dwayne.
Taking a step forward, she looked away from Dwayne and looked straight at Linda.
"Last time I checked I worked here so I have to show my face and as for the bed hopping I would love to hear where you get your information from" Merri replied standing her ground.
"Exactly you work here, is there not some memo around about sleeping with your subordinate" Linda spat back
"Well if there is I will have to have a read, but as far as I know I haven't read one yet. Linda, what the hell is your problem?" Merri's shouted back.
"My problem is the fact that by the state of your neck you and my husband had a very good night last night. He's a married man and father for God sake" Linda finished looking like she was about to explode.
"YOUR husband! Don't make me laugh Linda, you don't give a damn about Dwayne. If you did you wouldn't be separated and seeking divorce would you" Merri yelled back feeling her anger starting to boil.
"You have no idea do you, silly girl. Grow up and find a man your own age, then you might understand what my problem is" Linda retorted.
"Why don't you just admit what the real problem is here Linda. You're jealous of the fact that first off someone else wants Dwayne when you obviously don't and second I take it the toy boy hanging off your arm last night had to be back for curfew so you didn't get laid" Merri said with a smirk on her face as he watched her words take effect.
Linda was silent, she didn't answer back. Maybe it was the calm before the storm but it was a start. It gave Merri a chance to calm a little in case there was another round. Merri was standing glued to the spot with her fists clenched so tight she knew she had drawn blood. Looking over at Dwyane she locked eyes again and she watched him and waited.
"Linda now you have said your bit why don't you just go" as Dwayne stepped in front of Linda blocking her view of Merri.
When Linda didn't move Dwayne looked at Laurel who had been silent all through her mothers screaming match.
"Hey baby girl, take your mother home please" and he smiled at Laurel.
Laurel nodded then stood in front of Linda taking her hand and leading her towards the door. Dwayne stood and watched them leave and stepping backwards till he legs hit his desk he sat backers with a soft thud coming to rest sitting on his desk. His shoulders slumped forward and he lifted his hands up to his face. Merri stood looking between LaSalle on her left and Dwyane in front of her. Stepping up to LaSalle she asked if he could do her a favour and make some coffee for them all. He took the hint and went in the kitchen. Making her way towards Dwayne she stopped just short of touching him. Seeing his posture and the way he looked all she wanted to do was pull him to her and hold him but she wasn't sure how he felt after the little scene that had just played out in front of him.
"Dwayne look at me please" as she stepped a little closer.
When he didn't look up she tentatively placed her hand on his leg. Within seconds, he had covered her hand with one of his but he still hadn't looked up. Using her free hand, she brought it to his face and cupped his cheek. Slowly stroking her thumb back and forth he tilted his head towards her hand and looked up. When he was finally looking at her she stepped forward again so she was now standing right in front of him. The lost look on his face was heartbreaking and she moved her hand on his leg till she had his hand under hers as she gave it a reassuring squeeze. That was all it took to break the little control Dwayne had as he let himself fall forward and fell on Merri chest as she moved her feet to a stance to support both their weights.
Putting one hand on his head as she ran her finger through his hair the other arm she placed around his back as she held him. She could feel how tense he was by the feel of the muscles in his back as her hand rubbed up and down to try and calm him. She stood leaning forward slightly with her boss/lover leaning into her and she couldn't give a damn who saw her.
As if needing to hold something to anchor him he brought his arms round and circled her waist nuzzling his face in her the valley of her breasts as if he could hide there and forgot what had just happened. The longer she ran her hands up and down his back she could feel him easing a little as he let some of the tension flow away. Placing a kiss to the crown of his head she kept her lips there resting.
"Let's go in the kitchen Dwayne, come on we can continue this later when we go home. I don't care, but I know you do so let's move" as she placed a final kiss to his head and tried to move away a little.
"I don't give a fuck who see's now, God this is a mess Merri" but when he did finishing speaking and let go to stand up.
Stepping away to put some professional distance between them she was a little surprised to feel Dwayne wrap his hand around hers as they walked to the kitchen. It must be really affecting him if he was at the point where all he needs was to hold or touch her in some way. When they got in the kitchen they found a fresh coffee brewing and LaSalle sitting at the table with his cup in hand. Merri led Dwayne to a chair and sat him down before she untangled her hand from his and went to get them coffee. Placing his coffee on the table he placed his hands around the cup but didn't move to pick it up. Merri brought her coffee over and sat down opposite Dwayne so she could see him.
LaSalle sat silently as he had no idea what to say. He had witnessed the whole messy affair this morning and was at a loss. He was about to get up and leave when Merri shot daggers looks at him and nodded towards Dwyane as if telling him to say something to him.
"You okay King? Anything you need me to do?" As he shrugged his shoulders towards Merri.
Dwayne looked up and turned across at him.
"Christopher if you ever get married please don't make the same mistakes I have. Make sure your work never comes before your family" as he spoke he saw Merri get up and walk away for the table to the yard.
Oooh shit now he had screwed it up with her as well. Getting up he picked up both coffee cups and walked out into the yard. Looking around he couldn't see her anywhere until he took a closer look and saw she was sitting on the floor at the back wall and he could she was crying, by the way, her shoulders shook. She had drawn her knees up to her chest and had her head resting on them. Placing the coffee cups on the table he walked over and slide the wall to join Merri on the floor. Placing his arm around her shoulder he tried to draw her to him but she pulled away from him.
"Don't touch me. You started this and now after I defend you In front of your daughter and end up in a screaming match with your wife I get it threw back in my face. Well thanks for that PRIDE" making sure she spat out his surname as she let her head fall back to her knees.
He caught the use of his surname and he felt it too. She was well and truly pissed at him, just brilliant. There was only one course of action now and God help him if it didn't work he would be up on assault charges.
"Look at me agent Brody" as he used his boss tone.
Hearing her work title shocked her and it made her lift head and face him. In a matter of seconds, he had her face in his hands and was kissing her senseless forcing his tongue into her mouth to taste her. At first she was shocked and placed her hands on his shoulders to push him away but when his tongue fought for entry to her mouth and won she was lost to the feelings it caused within her. Soon she was kissing him back with her hands clenched in his shirt to pull him closer to her.
Finally, they broke apart as the need to breath fresh air was more important than kissing. As they rested their foreheads together Merri found herself being man handle till she was sat sideways on Dwayne's knee with his arms round her waist and her head on his neck. The joy of their new position was she had easy access to his her tongue she ran it the length of his neck and felt him shiver at her touch. Then she kissed her way up and back down before she dragged her teeth across his skin till she finally bite down and she felt him grip her waist tightly as he groaned.
When she rested her head back on his shoulder she felt him let out a deep sigh. Maybe just maybe they could make this work if they stopped fighting each other due to outside interference. LaSalle watched the whole thing from the confines of the kitchen out of site. He saw them go from raging anger to deep passion to the moving on together stage which is where they were now. He had to smile at the site of the lovers wrapped up in each other's embrace, oblivious to anything around them just each other. Maybe this could team could work together when 2 of the people in it were more than just boss and agent. After what he had seen today anything was possible and it was only lunch time.