Protective Arms (Completed)

19. Emotions

Not expecting to be kissing Athena but this is the best thing in the entire universe. Granted, not the best of times but then again when is things ever a good time with this whole thing involved.

Having fell hard for Athena during her being a victim on the case that I got assigned too.

Once we pulled away from the kiss that seems to hold so much longer and passion behind it, my emotions went from calm to over the top. I would much rather be kissing Athena still, but instead I am currently taking down every picture the perp hung on the wall.

Athena is in the living room currently cleaning up the items that were thrown to the floor. We got all the glass cleaned first and then split to make the whole process faster. I volunteered to tend to the bedroom being cleaned, because every time she is in here I can tell how upset she gets.

The only thing that makes sense right now is the obvious for two years, easily, Athena has been stalked by this person.

Rage. That is one thing that fills me with each rip sound the tape gives coming off the wall.

Yes, Athena is a very beautiful woman but that gives no one the right to do this.

That actually reminds me. Walking back to the living room, I stop in my tracks.

Athena, bless her soul right now. She doesn't even realize it but my little buddy is pressing to hard to my jeans zipper, causing me to readjust myself quickly. I need to get her to stand up straight and not have her ass up in the air right in my line of sight at the door way.

"Hey. I have one question for you that just hit me."

I watch as she jumps up and spins around.

"Go for it." She smiles.

"In the last couple of years have anyone approached you wanting to take you out?" I rub my neck, hoping for something.

Athena looks like she is thinking hard over the question. One thing I like about her unless she is a hundred percent sure she will work over it to answer honest.

"No thinking over everything I have been told I have a pretty face, but those also come older harmless people."

I nod my head and let out a sigh. A feeling runs through me, because I still don't have any leads right now. I want, no, I need this case to be solved.

"What do we do now?" Athena's voice brings me out of my thoughts.

"The only we can do is hope that letter has some form of prints on it. None of us here touched it so we will all be good."

Knowing Gaperal he put a speed on the lab to get the prints back quickly. We just have to hope that once we get a print that it will be in the database. This person is a serial stalker, but it doesn't mean he has been caught for something else for prints to be in the system.

"Well the living room and kitchen are picked up. Not everything is where it was before, but at least it is not all over the floor. I think I will be moving things around anyways."

"I can help if you want. Everything in the bedroom is cleaned and the blue petals were put in a evidence bag."

"Sounds like that is it for tonight then. When I was picking up, my mind went over not putting things the way I had it because now it needs some change too."

"It could help you to where it is a fresh start over and not looking at everything here the same to remind you of what you came home too."

Athena sighs and falls to the couch. I walk over and sit next to her, placing my arm around her shoulders.

"Since this has started it seems like all I keep doing is changing something. First, a new hair style just to be different and now my apartment."

"It is good to change because if everything stays the same it could make it harder emotionally on you. I think that is why most people will run and move off when there are harsh events."

"I don't want to move though, this town has been home for several years and nothing has ever happened like this until now."

My hand goes up to cup her cheek. Rubbing my thumb over her soft skin, our eyes lock.

"That is what is making you to be so strong. You are changing things here around you to where you can still feel fresh and not let this stalker get to you. It may not seem like much, but there is people here for you. I care for you so deeply in just a short amount of time. I'm willing to do anything to help you and catch this person."

Her lips find mine and I suck in a breath. Her soft, warm lips are telling me so many different things. The kiss is not only sweet but strong.

Athena pulls back first. "Thank you. I wasn't sure how to put it into words." She blushes.

"Precious, I will take kisses over words anyday from you." I smirk.

Athena turns red and it is then I realize how innocent she may actually be.

"Precious are you?" I can't get it out.

Athena looks down and nods slowly.

"I may have been in those relationships we have talked about but it never went pass kissing."

My mouth drops.

"Precious you are incredible and I will cherish you if you let me." I whisper and her skin raises with goosebumps.

"I would like that." She smiles slightly.

I kiss her again quickly, but pull back. Athena is not ready and I want to make her first time special and not right after something like this.

Standing from the couch, she follows and grabs my hand.

"I should be going so you can get some sleep."

Athena looks uneasy and glances around.

"I don't want to be alone tonight. Could you just stay here?"

"If that is what you want, precious girl."

Athena pulls my hand and takes us to her bedroom. Her breathing hitches and I rub her arm to soothe her.

I remove my gun from the back of my pants and pull my badge from my pocket along with my wallet. Laying them on the side table.

Leaving our clothes on we get in bed and I hold my arms open for her. Athena wastes no time burrowing into my chest. Pride feels me that Athena feels and knows it how safe she is in my arms.

A/N---
Hey Hey Guys!!!

Pretty quick actions between the two. Seems as if they have made unspoken promises to each other?

Is it sweet he is staying with her, dressed, for the night?