Stay

                                    

                                          
Four months later
                          
I was sitting once again on Rio's couch with a glass of wine in my hand. I've been spending a lot of time with him recently and in past couple of months, the only i'd been doing was help Rio and throw off the investigation. Nothing had happened between us which was honestly a surprise because every time i was close to him, there was this energy between us, pulling us closer and closer to each other. But we both knew it was wrong. For him - because i was work and for me, well, because i was supposed to be working on putting him in a prison cell. 
                          
I snapped out of my thoughts as he sat next to me, a glass of bourbon in his hand.
                          
"It's all good, so until tomorrow we don't have to think about work." he spoke.
                          
"Amazing. So i should probably go, it's getting late anyway." i said as i put my glass down on the table and started to get up but Rio gently grabbed my hand to stop me.
                          
"Stay." he said.
                          
He was so close i could feel his breath brushing across my skin. His eyes locked into mine as he out a strand of hair away from my face and my breath got heavier. He didn't wait another second and finally put his lips on mine. I had been waiting for this moment for so long. With every touch, i craved more and more. I couldn't stop myself and the only thing i could do was deepen the kiss even more. As i positioned myself on top of him, he sneaked his hands under my dress, ohelping me take it off. He grabbed my thighs, lifting me up as my legs wrapped around his waist. His lips quickly found their way back to mine, as he was carrying me and soon enough, gently put me down on the bed. He quickly took off his clothes before getting on top of me, slowly kissing me again. He pulled away from the passionate kiss and looked straight into my dark brown eyes.
                          
"I love you, Jennifer." Rio spoke.
                          
I looked at him in shock, forgetting everything for a moment. I love you. These words echoed in my mind and before i could open my mouth to say something, he captured my lips into a kiss once again.
                          
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I was lying there, holding my head with one hand while the other was studying Rio's chest and neck. My eyes stopped on his and i spoke.
                          
"I love you." i said.
                          
Something flickered in his eyes right before he pulled me in for a kiss. That was it. All i needed. It was him. I'd never felt this way before. I'd never loved anyone the way i loved him. And everything that could possibly go wrong hit me again but i quickly banished these thoughts away from my mind. I just wanted to enjoy the moment and fall asleep in the arms of the man i loved.
                          
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I opened my eyes and turned around to see i woke up to an empty bed. I reached to get my phone but i saw there was a note next to it.
                          
I have to run some errands. See you tonight. I love you.
- R
                          
I got up and put one of Rio's t shirts on before making my way to the kitchen. I poured myself a cup of coffee and grabbed my pack of cigarettes before stepping outside on the balcony. The sun rays were brushing across my skin as i lit my cigarette. In this moment i felt free even though i had so much that was holding me back. There was only one person that could help me. Charlie. I grabbed my phone and sent her a text. We arranged to meet in an hour at a spot we used for meetings like this when we were undercover. 
                          
Soon enough i was there, waiting for Charlie in my car. As i was lighting yet another cigarette she opened the door and got into the passenger's seat.
                          
"Jane, what the hell is going on? You haven't been in Graceland for six months and you barely call to let us know you're alive." she said with worry in her voice.
                          
"That case i've been working on..." i made a short pause. "Do you know who i'm investigating?"
                          
"Nobody knows." she said as she shook her head.
                          
"Johnny. Johnny Tuturro. Or as he calls himself now, Rio." i said as i turned to face her and her eyes widened in disbelief.
                          
"W-what? You mean our Johnny? The Johnny who wouldn't hurt a fly, is a gangbanger?" she asked as she raised her voice.
                          
"I don't know what to do, Charlie. I've been giving Gomez absolute bullshit for the last five months." i said as my voice started breaking.
                          
She was just looking at me in shock, not saying a word and then a look of realisation appeared on her face and she spoke again.
                          
"Oh god, you're in love with him, aren't you?" she asked rhetorically and i sent her a nod as a few tears escaped from my eyes.
                          
"You have to tell him everything. If even a part of the old Johnny is still somewhere inside of him, he will understand, i promise you." Charlie said as she put her hand in mine and looked at me with reassurance.
                          
"Thank you, Charlie." as said as she made her way out of my car and leaned against the open window. 
                          
"Call me if you need anything." she said and walked away.
                          
She was right. I had to tell him. I couldn't lie to him anymore. I could only hope he'd understand. But how could he not after he'd been in the same exact position as me? 
                          
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