Andrea/Sharon (4)

Stay

Sharon wakes to find Andrea getting dressed. Sharon blinks a few times before turning to the alarm clock; it's 4am. Sharon presses her lips together tightly, knowing the only reason Andrea's getting ready to go this early is because she doesn't want to have to deal with a conversation about what they are. Sharon's been avoiding the conversation as well.

Andrea turns to see Sharon watching her as she pulls her shirt over her head. She's never been caught leaving Sharon's place before. Sharon didn't get up until after five, so she's never had to explain why she left so early. Andrea feels guilty as her eyes meet Sharon's.

"Go back to sleep," Andrea whispers, coming to sit on the edge of the bed.

Sharon smiles as the blonde gently caresses her cheek, leaning down to place a kiss on her forehead. She grabs her wrist in her hand and then looks up into blue eyes. "Stay," she whispers. "We don't have to talk about this right now, though we will soon. I'd really like it if you were to stay."

Andrea's smile slowly forms on her lips before she pulls her legs into the bed and cuddles up against Sharon. "Okay," she whispers before kissing the back of Sharon's neck. She can only hope that Sharon's on the same page as her in their relationship; she's only been avoiding the talk because she's worried Sharon's not really interested in the relationship she's interested in.

Soon enough she'll find out so much time was wasted with her being afraid. All along they both wanted the same thing, and all she had to do to find out was stay.

Deep in Thought

Sharon was watching Andrea move around their bedroom. She was sitting in the bed, leaning back against the headboard, a book on her lap, forgotten. Andrea was taking off her suit, talking about her day as she got herself ready to rest before dinner. Sharon was trying to pay attention, but she was deep in thought. She couldn't believe how easily things had become so domestic for them.

As she watched Andrea throw her clothes into the dry cleaner's bin, she smiled. She could tell none of this took any thought for Andrea. Her home had also become a home for Andrea. Andrea pulled out a shirt and pajama pants and disappeared in the bathroom for a few minutes. When she came out she was still talking. Sharon tuned into the conversation to hear she was telling her about the case she had been having troubles with.

Sharon listened, offering hums and head nods as Andrea went back into the bathroom, leaving the door open as she washed her face clean. Andrea smiled at her as she turned the bathroom light out and put her hair up. Sharon moved her book and Andrea crawled onto the bed, putting a leg on either side of Sharon. Sharon hummed, tilting her head up to look into beautiful eyes.

"What are you over here thinking about?" Andrea whispered, caressing Sharon's face.

Sharon hummed and leaned in so she could brush her lips against Andrea's twice. "You," she answered and then licked her lips, "and how amazing you are."

"Oh, forgive me for breaking your concentration then. Please, go on." At the sight of Sharon's smile, Andrea laughed a little. "And maybe you could share these thoughts out loud."

Sharon laughed and pulled Andrea closer. "Maybe later," she said as she brought their lips together.

Andrea smiled against her lips. "I much rather do this, anyhow."

"Me, too," she whispered before kissing her.

Nightmare

Andrea is awoken by the slap of Sharon's hand against her midsection. Her eyes pop open and she turns in the bed, quickly starting to soothe the woman beside her. Sharon's making whimpering sounds in her sleep as she shivers.

"Sharon," Andrea whispers, hand stroking Sharon's arm, holding her closer to her. "Sharon," she tries again.

Sharon whimpers and Andrea can see the sweat covering her face. Andrea never knew they got this bad. It's the cases with the kids that usually do it, she knows that much. The nightmares are something Sharon has dealt with for years, but Andrea's only now witnessing it – after all, the nightmares were the reason Sharon had initially been worried about her spending the night with her, even though they had been together for quite some time and even Rusty had grown used to them as a couple.

"Sharon, wake up. Sharon," she says repeatedly until Sharon wakes up with a gasp. Andrea pulls her closer. "Hey, it's all right. I'm right here," she whispers sweetly.

Sharon closes her eyes back, letting out a deep breath. "Did I wake you?"

Andrea kisses the back of Sharon's sweaty neck. "Shhh. Go back to sleep. I'm right next to you if you need me."

Sharon knows she won't be falling back to sleep, but it's good knowing Andrea's there.

Sharon Doesn't Like to Cuddle

Andrea was already asleep when Sharon walked into the bedroom. She felt terrible. It was supposed to be their first night together, but she was called out on a case right as they had started making their way to the bedroom. Andrea understood, though was disappointed for obvious reasons. Sharon promised she would be back if she could. She just didn't expect it to be so late when she came back.

Sharon stood at the doorway for a while, trying to figure out if she should just go home or stay. She didn't promise things unless she meant it, but it was pointless staying. At the sound of a soft snoring sound – which Sharon found adorable – she decided to stay. She went into the bathroom, taking off things and getting herself ready for bed the best she could.

When she got in the bed, Andrea seemed to gravitate to her, wrapping an arm around her body. She tensed and looked down at the arm thrown over her midsection. She pulled it off after a moment, but the movement woke Andrea up.

"Hey, when did you get 'ere?" Andrea asked, her voice thick with sleep.

Sharon smiled. "Not too long ago. I didn't mean to wake you."

Andrea hummed in her throat, clearly falling back asleep. "'S okay," she murmured, once again putting her arm over Sharon's body, pulling her closer.

Sharon wanted to say something. She wasn't a cuddler. But Andrea had fallen back asleep already and her body against hers was warm and felt nice. Sharon decided to relax her body and fall asleep.

When Sharon woke in the morning, Andrea still asleep with her lips pressed against her neck, Sharon pulled Andrea closer and decided cuddling wasn't that bad.