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When the movie ended Athena picked up the now empty bowl of popcorn and walked it back into the kitchen. Bobby followed her. He leaned against the counter watching her. As she turned to dry her hands on the dish towel, Bobby walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.
“Mmm.” She sighed contently. “I should go. It’s getting late.” She said but didn’t make any effort to move. Athena turned in his arms and looked up at him her arms going around his waist.
Bobby bent down and kissed her gently. His lips lingered on hers when they parted, “I want you to stay.” He told her. Athena felt goosebumps spring up on her arms as she thought about what his words were implying.
Athena’s eyes searched his. Yes, he was asking her to spend the night. He was asking permission to take her to bed. The thought thrilled her and terrified her at the same time. “Yes.” She said softly. Athena moved her hands up her chest bring them to rest on the back of his neck. Athena raised herself up on her tip toes and pulled his lips down to hers.
His lips were warm and soft against hers. She slid her tongue across his lower lip; it wasn’t long before their tongues were doing a slow dance. Tasting, teasing, exploring. Neither in a hurry; both taking their time, finding their rhythm. When oxygen was needed their lips parted. Bobby kissed the top of her head causing a smile to tug at her lips. He took a step back and offered her his hand. Athena gave him her hand. Bobby led her into the bedroom, flipping on the light as he stepped inside. Athena gently shut the door behind her.
Now standing in the middle of the room, Athena felt the jitters return. She was nervous exactly. She completely trusted the man before her. Bobby dropped her hand and reached for her waist. He captured her lips in a searing, breath-taking kiss. The kind they usually shared before they said goodnight at the door.
All thoughts vanished from Athena’s mind. All she felt was his love. His touch. Him. She slowly pulled his shirt from his torso. She dropped it on the floor. She ran her hands up his chest like she had a few moments ago in the kitchen. Only this time Athena felt his warm skin and chest hair under her fingertips, not the fabric of his shirt.
Bobby sucked playfully on her neck while he tugged at the hum of her shirt.
“Bobby.” She muttered warningly and he eased up. He knew exactly what she was warning him against.
Bobby hands traveled up her sides pushing her shirt up as they went. As Bobby dropped her shirt on the floor Athena shimmied out of her pants leaving them bunched on the floor. In this moment Athena was grateful she was the THAT woman who wore matching undergarments regardless if she anticipated being seen naked by anyone. She wasn’t in her nicest undergarments by any means, but at least she was matching. Athena suppressed a chuckle at Bobby’s surprised look. Oh, what he still had to learn about her.
“You going to keep staring?” She teased, “Or are you going to drops your trouser and come join me in this bed?” She turned and walked towards the bed.
Before she made it to the bed, she felt Bobby’s arm around her middle. “I love you, Athena.” He his voice was low in her ear. He wanted to take her right there.
“I love you too.” She said back to him. Her body was aching in anticipation as she could feel his erection.
Bobby slipped her bra straps from her shoulders after releasing the clasp. Athena didn’t even try to suppress her moan as Bobby’s mouth made contact with her left breast. Her nipples were already hard with desire, but that didn’t stop Bobby from teasing them with the tip of his tongue. Athena shivered. Whether it was from the cool air against her skin where his mouth had been, pleasure or, both she didn’t know.
Athena could feel her desire spilling into her underwear. She was more than ready for Bobby. “Bobby.” Breathed feeling his lips work their way back up the side of her neck, across her jaw, and coming to a stop once again against hers. She pressed her lips to his. “Make love to me.” She to him before pressing her lips to his for a quick kiss.
While Bobby grabbed a condom and prepared himself, Athena got comfortable on the bed. Butterflies began to flutter again in her stomach, but one look from Bobby and they were gone.
Athena spread her legs for Bobby. He could tell she was ready for him by the wetness that glistened around her sex. Athena voiced her consent and Bobby slowly guided himself inside her. Things felt awkward for a few moments as each adjusted to the other. But as soon as their eyes locked, their motions became synched, and the nerves dissipated, the chemistry returned.
Moving in a slow pace, Bobby felt Athena’s body become more familiar with each thrust. He pushed himself fully inside her and his name tore from her lips. He watched her hips arch to meet his as he did it again. Bobby almost forgot what he was doing. He was completely captivated by the sight of her. Her eyes darkened with desire, her hair rumpled, her lips parted releasing another cry of pleasure. Bobby felt a strong desire to see her cum. To see her completely undone at his hands or rather his… ahem, you know. As he increased his speed her felt Athena playfully tighten her muscles around his shaft.
Athena looked at him not recognizing the look in his eyes. She could see his love for her, that much she was sure of, but there was something else she couldn’t distinguish. So focused on his expression, Athena didn’t feel his hand slid between her thighs until she felt his thumb circling her clit. She held his gaze as she felt the intensity of her release building steadily.
“Bobby,” She put her arms loosely around his neck, “don’t… stop.” She panted. She was so close. Just a little more. Yes! Athena thought feeling herself cross the point of no return. “Bobby!” Athena cried out as her orgasm hit. She closed her eyes feeling her body shake. Watching Athena come undone beneath him was more than enough to send Bobby over the edge. Athena tightened her grip around his neck as she felt him ride the waves of his own release.
Still trying to catch his breath Bobby slowly pulled himself from her depths. Athena tracked his movements with his eyes as he went to the bathroom and then returned. A content smile formed on her mouth as she curled up beside on the bed. Athena let herself have a few minutes then she dragged herself to the bathroom. Looking in the mirror she didn’t even bother to attempt to fix her hair. It was just going to get messed up when she slept anyway. Walking back into the bedroom she saw Bobby had turned down the bed. As soon as she got under the covers, she felt Bobby’s arms move around her holding her close. They were both going to sleep well that night.
**
Athena walked into the police station in a hurry the next morning. No, she wasn’t late. She just wanted to get to the locker room before anyone noticed she was wearing the same clothes she had on the day before. Of course, it was silly. The officers were barely in their street clothes, so it was highly unlikely anyone would remember or frankly care what she was wearing. Athena couldn’t keep the smile off her face as she changed into her uniform. She felt more relaxed than she had in quite a while. A blush threatened to rise in her cheeks as she thought of Bobby. She hadn’t been able to get the image of his naked body out of her mind since she had gotten in the car to drive to work.
“You look different this morning.” Maynard remarked running into Athena at the coffee machine.
“No, I don’t.” Athena quickly looked down at her cup. Maynard made a noise and Athena chose to ignore it, “I guess I just had a good night sleep. Michael has the kids this week.” Athena explained. Then walked away.
“Good for you, Athena.” Maynard said quietly to herself. Athena had gotten laid last night; Elaine was sure of it. As she walked back to her office Elaine began speculating about her friend’s love life. Was she seeing someone? Was it a one-night stand? She’s got to be seeing someone Elaine concluded. After thinking back on Athena’s behavior over the past few weeks Elaine decided that Athena had a new man in her life.
Bobby whistled to himself as he walked into the fire house for his shift. Nothing could put him out of his good mood.
“You know how to whistle?” Hen looked at him. Her eyebrows arched.
“Eh.” Bobby didn’t know what to make of her comment, “Yes.” He said slowly.
“You are way too cheerful for this early. The shift hasn’t even started yet,” Hen took a sip of her coffee.
Bobby shrugged, “I guess I woke up on the right side of the bed.”
“I thought the expression is you woke up on the wrong side, Cap.” Buck said joining them.
“Well this morning it’s the right side.” Bobby said before continuing into the fire house.
Hen watched him a moment then headed in to change into her uniform. Afterall, their shift was scheduled to begin shortly.
The alarm blared and the intercom relayed the call, “Three car collision at the intersection of Wilshire and Crescent Ave.”
Rolling up on the scene Bobby saw Athena and he felt his heart leap like it always did when they worked a call together.
“Sergeant.” He greeted walking over to her after helping his team assess the damage and giving them orders.
“Captain.” She nodded at him. The fact they were both in sunglasses allowed her to hold his gaze a few moments longer than what one would find appropriate for “friends”. She knew she was in danger of blowing their secret. He looked so delicious standing there before her in his uniform. Athena swallowed a moan before it could escape. Athena abruptly turned around and walked away to handle something else, anything that put some distance between them. Bobby was confused. He definitely wasn’t expecting her to brush him off.
He made sure his team had things under control then found Athena directing traffic. Bobby turned his head, so he wasn’t looking at her when he spoke. “Is there a reason you’re ignoring me?”
“I’m not ignoring you. I’m working.”
“I’m working too.” He replied keeping his voice low, “Hasn’t stopped us from interacting on calls before.” She still refused to look at him, “I’m sorry if I did something.” He said but he had no earthly idea what he could have done.
“You didn’t do anything.” She assured him. She finally looked at him, “I’ve always been a professional.”
“And you still are.” He was very confused about what she was talking about.
“I don’t feel like it.” Athena almost sounded angry She glanced around making sure no one would hear them, “Whenever I look you, I can only think of last night.” She admitted.
Bobby felt pretty smug. He had managed to rattle her, and he was very proud of that. If she hadn’t appeared to be so angry with herself about it, Bobby might have even gloated about it. “I get it.” He said stealing a glance at her before returning to looking straight ahead, “It was our first time and pretty incredible if I say so myself. Its normal to feel giddy about it. It’s hard pretending like there’s nothing between us. If I thought I could sweep you up in my arms and kiss you on every call without being fired I would.” Athena chuckled thinking back on the couple of times they had made out behind a firetruck on a call. Yep, there would be trouble if anyone found out about that.
“How is it you always know what to say?”
“Because I know you.” He said.
“Cap!” Buck called out to him, “We’re ready.”
“I’ll call you later.” Bobby said to her.
“Be safe.” She said to him.
“You too.” Bobby turned and headed back to the truck.