A/N: I still feel so unwell and the new boss is less than understanding of my migraine issues. Gah. Anyway, on with the drabbles.

With thanks to: Jane Doe51, Water-please and Little-Firestar84 for reviewing Hold.

x tromana


35.

She nibbled and sucked gently at his earlobe and Jane groaned at her careful ministrations. He had always known that underneath that repressed veneer there was quite a saucy character; all it had taken was a little work for him to reveal it. Now, she even felt comfortable kissing him on the job, which was a pleasant surprise.

Then, he heard an all-too-familiar click.

"Hey, what's that for?" he asked, pouting as he pulled at his shackled wrist.

"It gives me a head start. I don't want you in danger, Jane. Picking the handcuffs will at least slow you down."