Authors note: We've finally come to the last chapter! Thank you to all that have read, followed, favorited, and reviewed for the support! I've written fanfics before, but this is the first one I was brave enough to publish. Now that I have taken this step, I look forward to sharing fan fiction that I have written for multiple shows in the future; I have many couples that I love to ship! Again, I do not own Brooklyn Nine-Nine or its characters, but I did make up the Delectable Delights candy store I used in this chapter. I hope you enjoy the end of this story, Peraltiago/Jamy forever! :)

Chapter 6

Jake Peralta was busier than usual; but I guess it was a good thing if he wanted to beat Amy's arrests by the end of this month. Whoever wins gets to choose which cop show marathon they would have to watch together. He needed to win; he would not sit through hours and hours of NCIS. He's almost positive that she's just messing with him, but he wasn't going to take that chance.

On another note; Jake wasn't sure when or how, but he was going to ask Amy out on a date. Yes, a real date. He wanted to take the risk. He was nearly certain from the way she had been acting lately, that she wanted to take the risk too. Something in her eyes told him she was falling for him, and all he had to do was accumulate the courage to catch her. Perhaps that proclamation sounded as mad as a hatter might, but love was supposed to be crazy, right?

However, Amy was with Rosa for the day working on a drug bust. At least he had time to think out a plan with her out of the precinct.

"Psssst, Jake!" Gina whispered, not too quietly across the room.

Jake walked over to her desk, giving her a curious look. "What is it Gina, is this about the boy band you want to put together? I told you, I'm not a soprano!"

"Everyone shot down my dance group idea, but I see real hope in this one! You'll come around when I convince my man Timberlake to join," Gina said, winking. He was about to object but Gina cut him off, "Anyway that's not why I called you over here. I wanted to see how you were holding up, it must be hard."

"What are you talking about?" Jake asked, fully confused.

"Don't hide your pain, my poor Jake! I overheard this morning that Amy didn't want to be your partner anymore." Jake gawked at her. "Oh you hadn't heard? I'm so sorry to break the news to! She doesn't want to partner up with you on cases anymore…I only heard a bit of their conversation, but I assume that was the gist of it."

Is that why she was happy with how things were going, because she wouldn't have to work with him on cases anymore? No, it can't be. It didn't make any sense! They worked great when they did cases together, why would she request to Holt such a thing?

"Gina, did you happen to hear why?" Jake asked, sounding abrasive.

"I'm sorry Jakey, I didn't. But if you need help on a case, I think I would make a great replacement! My intention to detail is incredible and I have seen every episode of Monk," she said confidently.

"I'll keep that in mind." Jake put his hand to his forehead, he felt like his mind was going to implode. A million thoughts were jumbled up in his head that he couldn't make any sense of. He didn't know what to make of all of this or what to say, all he knew was that he needed to talk to Amy, "I have to go, tell Holt I'm going to be out for the day. Say I have a long lost twin who needs a kidney or something…"

He hastily grabbed is jacket and ran out the door, not giving Gina a chance to respond. Amy was probably still out on a case with Rosa; he had some time to clear his head before he talked to her.

"Maybe I could go to the candy store, or a walk in the park?" he thought to himself. He laughed at that, knowing the clear answer, "Obviously the candy store."

He then turned right towards the direction of the store. Trying to forget the heartbreak that troubled his mind, he imagined a variety of delicious chocolate and flavored candy that he would soon be surrounded by instead.

…..

Spending a few hours browsing the candy store, (trying many samples), he left the store still confused and troubled. He walked back to the precinct, lollypop in one hand and a bag full of candy in the other.

A few minutes later, he spotted Amy outside the building. All the pain that was delayed by the distraction of the sweetness of his candy came rushing back to him instantly when he saw her. All his questions for her were flooding back into his thoughts.

"Santiago!" he yelled, jogging up to her.

She turned and walked towards him with a beaming smile, happy to see him. This made Jake even more frustrated. He figured Amy was trying to hide that she requested a partner transfer, and he didn't like it.

"I need to talk to you," he said edgily.

"Yes of course, what's up?" she asked worriedly. She glanced at the lollypop in his hand and chuckled. "Jake, did you go to Delectable Delights candy store again? I've seen you high on a sugar rush this late at night before, it may be amusing, but it ends with you crashing and falling asleep in a random place and one of us having to—."

"Is it true that you don't want to work with me anymore?" Jake interrupted, a little bleakly.

Amy's face dropped. How was she supposed to explain this to him? "Jake, I did. But it's not what you think, I was wrong—." She tried to clarify but Jake cut her off once more, not so much with anger, but with fear.

"Why would you do that Santiago? Why would you even consider it! I thought we were doing well together…better than well actually," He said a bit softer. "What did I do that made you not even able to stand working with me anymore? I just—I don't understand," he whispered weakly.

Amy looked at him with tears brimming in her eyes. "You didn't do anything! I'm sorry Jake, this is just a huge misunderstanding…I was scared and I was wrong. I didn't go through with it; I still want to work with you!"

"You do?" he asked incredulously, with a smile.

"Yes, I do! It was all just a stupid mistake. I love being with you!" she blurted out.

Jake's eyebrow shot up, with a quirky smile. Amy's eyes enlarged, realizing what she just said.

"I mean, working with you—that's all I meant." She nervously laughed.

"Is that really all you meant?" he asked, still smiling.

She glanced at her feet, annoyed at Jake's perceptiveness of her. "No, it's not."

She spoke it quietly, but it seemed as if the words stayed suspended in the air as she spoke them. Amy felt the crisp cool air blowing against her face that tamed the heat that had rushed to her cheeks. Jake cautiously took a few steps forward. She eyed him intriguingly as he slowly pulled out a 100 grand bar out of his bag, holding it out to her. Of course, he knew her favorite candy!

She pretended to be irritated, and gave him an annoyed stare. "Peralta, don't you know you shouldn't be eating candy this late at night? And I need to make sure my teeth are perfect the next time I go to the dentist because of the last incidence."

"If I recall that correctly, you ended up getting cavities because you took too much care of your teeth. Now come on Amy, take it! I know you want it," he said in a taunting voice.

She broke her aggravated facade and smiled, taking the candy out of his hand. As she un-wrapped the candy and took a bite, Jake finished his lollypop and threw the stick in garbage nearby. He got out a box of gobstoppers and threw some into his mouth.

They looked at each other for a few moments; he was trying to read her again. This whole thing today made him feel that his mind was a tilt a whirl, spinning endlessly. Jake needed to have legitimate confirmation, to prove to himself that he wasn't crazy for believing that she felt the same way. Therefore, he had to stop hinting at how he felt, and go all in.

"What were you scared of?" Jake asked.

"What?"

Jake heaved out a sigh, not knowing if he should even bring it up. Nevertheless, he needed to know. His mind would never rest about it, constantly wondering.

"Before, you said you were scared. What about continuing to work with me scared you?"

Amy gulped. Her eyes got bigger in recognition, knowing what he was getting at. She didn't know what to say or how to say it. She hoped that she would be able to consummate a sentence, because her tongue felt as heavy as a ton of bricks, and her stomach was doing backflips.

"Uhhhh…," Amy stammered. "Well, at least I was able to get out a sound," she thought, mocking herself.

"Santiago, what are you not telling me?" Jake prodded.

"I kind of really like being with you, more than I originally intended myself to." Amy's eyes nervously flickering to his. He wavered his feet in place, an inkling of a smile composing on his face. Amy anxiously stuck her hands in her pockets. Trying to open her heart to him about her fears was unnerving in itself. "I—I like you a lot actually, and when you confessed you had feelings for me months ago, that scared me too."

Jake frowned and scrunched his eyebrows together. The moment from months ago drifted back to him, he remembered it vividly. They both thought not speaking about it was the answer for things to get back to normal. Now that it was spoken of, there was no taking it back. You can't avoid things forever after all, no matter how much you think you want to move on. His heart wrenched in his chest.

"Amy, I am so sorry about that. I just was afraid of what would happen…if I didn't come back. I wanted to tell you how I felt before it was too late."

His voice sounded pained. Amy shook her head, eyes bursting with emotion. He stepped closer to her, begging her to forgive him.

"You have no idea how bad I felt doing it, I hated making you uncomfortable! I had no right to say it when you were still with—."

"Jake that's not what I meant! It's ok that you did what you did, I understand that now. I appreciate that you told me the truth," Amy interrupted urgently. Jake looked relieved, but confused. She ventured on, "The reason that I was scared then…was because I was afraid how it would affect are work relationship, and our friendship. But then, Teddy and I drifted apart. It left me confused about everything, uncertain of why it all happened the way it did. Little did I know then…that it was because I had feelings for you too."

Jake gave a bewildered look, not believing what he was hearing. Amy laughed in spite of herself and the bafflement on his face. Her words seemed to instantaneously revive his sanity, it made him happier than he could express. However, there was still more of her story missing, he couldn't help wanting to know.

"What about now, what scared you now?"

Amy blew out a breath, biting her lip nervously. "Well when you came back, I was still confused; seeing you and being around you again made me realize the depth of how much I care about you. Recognizing that frightened me because I was afraid of what could happen if I put my feelings out there. That's why I asked Holt for a partner transfer. I knew if I continued to work with you, I'd completely…fall for you. But when I saw you outside the office, grinning like the dork you are, I knew it was worth the risk," Amy finally said, feeling as a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

"Amy Santiago, you don't know how incredible that is to hear," He said in astonishment.

Amy smiled shyly. Jake still mystified at Amy's return of feelings, felt courage come over him. He swiftly grabbed the 100 Grand chocolate bar that was still in Amy's hand and placed it in his candy bag that he proceeded to drop to the ground.

Amy raised her brow at him and confused at his actions. Taken aback by intenseness that was now in his eyes. He moved forward getting closer and closer to her, his heart pumping harder with each step. She looked beautiful with her face under the dim streetlights, she captivated him, and she probably always would. This helped him verge closer to her, deciding that he needed to kiss her right this second.

"I think it's time to take a risk Santiago. I'm going to take one right now…" Jake murmured.

"Okay, that sounds good," Amy replied under her breath, nodding slightly.

The city life around them seemed to drift away and go hazy in their view, their focus turned completely on the presence of each other and the weight of the moment pulling at their heartstrings.

Jake's face was now inches away from hers, their noses barely touching. His face filled with a mix of sincerity and adoration. He carefully placed his right hand on her face. Brushing his fingers against her cheek, Amy leaned her face into his palm. Her breath hitched as she closed her eyes and Jake used the tip of his finger to push her chin up to meet his gaze. As she opened them, she saw his stupid, loveable, handsome face smirking at her.

"What is it?" Amy inquired, laughing softly.

Jake chuckled, his lips just about skimming hers. "I just remembered that on our bet date, I warned you not to fall in love with me. Looks like you couldn't resist my charms," he said with bravado.

Amy huffed out a breath in disbelief. But Jake being Jake, brought a smile to her face nevertheless. His kindness and ego made him who he was, and she liked him even more because of it.

"Why did I fall for such a—." She tried to retort, but Jake cut her off, touching his lips to hers.

Amy quickly responded, her lips moving tenderly in a rhythm with his. Filled with joy Jake pulled her closer, and Amy moved her hands where they were placed on his arms, to around his neck. They kissed almost desperately as if they were afraid the other one was going to slip away. It was heartfelt but passionate at the same time. Both of them filled with perfect contentedness, seeming like the moment was infinite.

After a few more beats, they slowly and reluctantly separated their lips from each other. Both still trying to catch their breath, they looked at one another with awe. Jake placed his forehead against hers. Jake opened his eyes and saw a smile rising on Amy's face. Being contagious, he smiled along, and then began to laugh.

"We've been missing out on this for how long?" Jake asked, astonished that they hadn't realized what they had and take action to their feelings sooner.

"Too long Peralta, too long." Amy couldn't help but saying, even though his question was rhetorical.

"Do you want to take a walk, or something?" he asked.

Amy observed him for a second, taking in the sincerity and nervousness in his eyes. The way he said it made it seem like it was the spur of the moment request. However, looking at him carefully, she saw that like herself, he had been thinking their relationship through greatly. That made her heart beat even faster than it currently was.

"I didn't know romantic midnight strolls were your thing Peralta?"

"Not usually. But when you're with me, I find myself enjoying things a whole lot more," he confessed.

A beaming smile grew on her face, taking in the words that Jake muttered that were full of meaning, and dare she say love.

If he was brave enough to speak such truthfulness, so was she.

"You make everything better when you're around," She admitted, with a touch of an affectionate smile.

Jake let out a sigh of relief, loving the affection in her voice and in her features when she spoke. He looked down at her hand, delicately putting his hand in hers. Gently he moved his thumb against her hand, taking in how incredible it felt.

"Then let's take that walk, shall we?" He said confidently.

She warmly nodded, and their feet moved forward in unison. They weren't sure where they were walking to, but it didn't seem to matter because his hand was finally in hers.

They were taking this momentously amazing risk because although the future was never definite, perusing their happiness and feelings seemed to leave their fears and doubts in the dust behind them. Whatever craziness was to come their way, they would face together, romantic stylez.