A/N: You guys are awesome. All the reviews and PM's are so kind, so I just have to give you more. I'm in a little review competition with my friend who's a fellow author here. She's got a story with a close amount of chapters, and we're trying to see who wins. Its twenty bucks on the line…..The stakes are high, I know. Some of you did mention Sarah being a little….less than average, so I'm going to attempt to fix that. Anyway, thanks a million for all your support, here's the next chapter.

Chapter Six:

"Well, Sarah…." Chuck announced as he watched Morgan leave for work. "Looks like we've got some work to do." He smiled, watching as she stared at him amusedly.

"And that is?" she asked with a smile.

"First things first. If you want to be 's public girlfriend…..We have to sell it." He smirked.

"Uh oh….." Sarah shook her head with a smile.

"Oh, that's right." Chuck grinned. "We have to do some major shopping for you…..and I know just the person."

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Ellie opened the door, jaw dropping and eyes flaring upon seeing her brother.

"Charles Irving Bartowski!" she called, probably alerting the entire neighborhood. Sarah watched, trying not to laugh…..or cry.

"Ellie, hi, there's a lot more I have to explain, so don't assume anything!" he squeaked. To his surprise, she gave him a hug, muttering something along the lines of "I missed you, why don't you call me anymore?"

Smiling pleasantly, she turned to Sarah. "Sorry about that…..I'm assuming your Chuck's…..girl….friend?" she glanced at Sarah's hand, and sighed in relief when she saw no engagement ring.

"It's complicated…." Chuck answered, grabbing them all drinks.

"I'm Sarah Walker." Sarah answered with a gorgeous smile, shaking her hand. Ellie grinned, pleased. She was beautiful, and polite. She blew Jill out of the water.

"Here, have a seat…." She kindly ushered Sarah in, smiling when she instinctively sat beside Chuck. "Tell me all about this." She held up the magazine cover.

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Chuck told her the absolute, whole truth. Sarah chimed in at times, feeling the need to cooperate with her own story. Ellie simply nodded, listening intently the entire time. After almost half an hour, Chuck finished, glancing up at Sarah, and then his sister. He was waiting for her to explode.

"You poor thing!" Ellie immediately consoled Sarah with a hug. She knew what it was like to grow up motherless, let alone on the run with only a father! "Of course we'll help."

Sarah smiled, genuinely hugging Ellie back. 'El' wasn't so bad after all.

"So how can I help?" Ellie asked, sitting back down with a curious expression.

"I need you to go shopping with Sarah, I'll give you my credit card. I want her to have an entirely new wardrobe." Chuck pleaded his sister.

Ellie smirked, glancing at Sarah. Her brother must've really liked her.

Sarah's eyes widened. "Woah, Chuck, I'm flattered…..but I have a suitcase at the hotel….." she tried.

"I know….I'll pick it up and meet you guys outside the store." He replied with a knowing smile. Rising, he gave Sarah a hug, gently whispering in her ear. "You'll be safe, I promise. Have fun, and get whatever you want, alright?" he slipped his credit card in the back pocket of her jeans, and bade them both a goodbye, leaving.

Sarah was still stunned by his romantic touch and whisper, hand sliding to her back pocket. Her cheeks were burning red.

Ellie fetched her purse, smiling over at Sarah. "Let's go."

The shopping was smooth. Sarah looked good in everything, and anything suited her body. Ellie shook her head in amazement. This girl was golden.

"I really don't want to waste Chuck's money…." Sarah admitted shyly, as she and Ellie browsed the expensive clothing.

"Trust me; he'd be offended if you didn't…" Ellie replied with a laugh, taking her to try out some designer pieces, a few summer dresses, casual wear, and even a bathing suit. Ellie was demanding, and Sarah was in no position to argue. Using her like a Barbie, Ellie smiled as Sarah finally walked out in a pair of flattering jeans, and a beautiful summer top.

"Oh, you are so wearing that to meet him!" Ellie squealed, her smile quite contagious.

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Chuck smiled when he saw the familiar faces of Ellie and Sarah, who hadn't seen him yet. He approached with a smile, putting a gentle hand on each of their shoulders.

Freezing, his eyes fell on Sarah. Jaw dropping, he stuttered. "S…Sarah….wow….um, you…..you look fantastic…."

Sarah blushed while Ellie laughed. He was such a nerd.

"Thanks, Chuck." She smiled, blushing heavily.

"Did you guys get everything you wanted?" he asked kindly, Sarah feeling the amazing spark his touch caused.

"Hmm….oh, yeah….thank you so much Chuck…." Sarah told him in a heartfelt manner.

"No problem…" he smiled. "Let me grab those bags for you…." He took their bags in each of his hands, escorting them to the door.

"Ellie, how about we meet you for dinner in a few? We'll just get settled in…."

Ellie nodded. "Sounds good. I'll call you; maybe see if Devon can make it."

She departed, leaving Chuck and Sarah by the store's main exit to the parking lot.

"Oh, I also picked up a little something for you…." Chuck told her, suddenly remembering. Or acting to, anyway.

"Chuck, I have everything I –"Sarah was cut off as they approached a jet black Porsche 911 convertible. Chuck simply grinned.

"No…." Sarah breathed a stunning grin on her face. "You didn't….."

"Oh, but I did." Chuck replied with a smirk. Sarah bit her lip, circling the car. Chuck liked seeing the more playful, confident side of her. He decided it would be his mission to bring that out in her.

Waving the keys in front of her, he laughed as she gently took them. "Chuck…this is….."

"Beautiful?" He supplied, staring at her with a smile.

"too much…..I can't accept this…" Sarah suddenly snapped back to reality.

Chuck simply shook his head with a smile. "I'd be offended if you didn't."

Sarah just shook her head in amazement, laughing. She couldn't control herself, smiling as she threw her arms around him, hugging him tightly.

"Now you have what it takes to be a supermodel. The car, the clothes…..you always had the looks…" Chuck told her playfully.

Blushing, Sarah brushed her hair behind her ear. "Or a secret agent…."

"The odds of that are slightly less….." Chuck laughed, watching as Sarah handed him the keys.

"Sarah, the car is YOURS. YOU can drive us home." He grinned, watching her climb into the front, taking the top down. Grinning, she flipped in the keys, leaning back with a satisfactory smile, hearing the engine rev.

"Know how to drive a stick shift?" he smirked.

Sarah simply smirked, speeding right out of the lot.

Chuck had trouble keeping his eyes on the road after that.

-0-

"This room is permanently yours, so…go ahead." Chuck smiled, carrying her suitcase into the large guest room. "Need help unpacking?"

"I think I got it…" Sarah replied with a smile.

"Well, looks like we're going to a formal Oceanside restaurant, so I can't wait to see which dress Ellie's trapped you with…." He laughed.

"She's wonderful, Chuck…." Sarah said seriously for a moment. "You're both really lucky….."

"I know…." He nodded. "She seems to really like you…..she hated Jill…." Sarah had heard of her. His ex he'd flat out rejected a few months prior. She nodded, grateful to have earned Ellie's good graces.

"Chuck…." she spoke, wandering out to the front deck with him subconsciously, knowing their plans for dinner were in a few hours still. "Can we talk about something….?"

"Anything…..what's up?" he asked, coming beside her as they both leaned against the rail, watching the ocean as they'd done the night before.

"About us…..are we just…..um….acting, for the cameras?" she mustered up the courage to ask.

Chuck gently took her, his hands on her waist as he pulled her closer to him. Sarah's arms instinctively wrapped around his neck, the perfect height. Leaning up, she found his lips, eyes closing. The spark that shot through them was enough to scare her. It quickly became so passionate and intense, she forgot about time. They moved, against the door to the patio, Sarah hungrily pressing against him, Chuck managing her movement with his hands.

Minutes passed, the two could no longer function without air. Pulling apart, breathing hard, they found each other's eyes. Excitement, and little fear could be detected through both. They never broke eye contact.

"I guess not…" Chuck finally answered. "I have nothing to hide, and neither do you. And if anyone has something to say about it, I'll deal with them." He spoke confidently. They both knew they'd be photographed at the restaurant, but now…..they were actually a little excited.

"We'll just take things slow….." he assured Sarah, arms still around her. "I promise…."

Sarah gave him a breathless smile; she hadn't felt like this….ever. "I trust you, Chuck."

The two parted, each making an excuse. Returning to her room to 'pack', Sarah fell back on the bed, closing her eyes. Slowly touching her lips, she felt herself smile dreamily. She'd kissed Chuck Bartowski…..and he'd kissed her right back.

Things would be very different between them from now on.

A/N: So, there you go. This doesn't necessarily mean they're dating, but it's a start! I wanted to make Sarah slightly less boring, so she's going to be a little more fun and carefree, because Chuck promised her safety. Anyway, thanks a million. Look forward to reading your reviews and PM's. Twenty Bucks awaits. I'll update soon! As always, have a good one, guys.

-LLC