You and Emily have worked together for maybe a year now? She joined the team a year after you did. Replacing Elle, you were a bit hesitant at first but warmed up. Maybe more than “warmed up.”

You started something casual, it was easier for her. She’s never liked commitment. You went with what she said about it, not wanting to push boundaries although you yearned for her to be yours.

You have both been on a pretty gruelling case for a week. A serial killer crossing state lines and covering their tracks pretty well. You ended up finding them, questioning, sending them to prison, etc etc.

On the jet home there was shared glances, smiles, and looking away with red cheeks. You both knew you wanted each other.

When you got off the jet to the office it went from grabbing some takeout, to her driving you home, to walking to your door, to making out in your bed.

You traced circles on her back as she held your face, full of exhaustion but excitement. It felt so right. She pulled away to breathe but you just stared at her, you’ve never felt so much at home. This very moment made you realise home was not your empty apartment. It was her. It was Emily.