Blink And You'll Miss It (Chicago PD)

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*Taylor's Pov*

When I woke up in the morning, I was in a lot of pain. I dragged myself from the bed and stumbled to the door but stopped when I heard three muffled voices.

"How's the case going?" Asked Kelly.

"Not great." Said Jay.

I moved back from the door and clasped a hand over my mouth. He shouldn't be here.

The door creaked open and I hid behind the bathroom door, waiting to see Jay but luckily, it was only Stella.

"What the hell? Why is he here?" I asked.

"He came looking for you last night."

"What did you tell him?"

"Nothing but he's worried about you. Go talk to him."

"I can't."

"Get dressed and then come out and meet us. You've got work in a couple of hours."

"Fine." I said as I shut the door behind her.

I carefully chucked on a pair of jeans, wincing at the button that was pressing into one of my wounds.

When I walked out, Jay engulfed me in a hug and refused to let go.

"Cutting off my circulation." I said and he quickly let go.

"What happened? When I got to your place, the door was ajar and the place was a mess."

"Yeah. Someone broke in. I caught them."

"How did you get that bruise?" Asked Jay as he stroked my face.

"The guy hit me."

"There was blood and the cabinets were falling off."

"Yeah, I did that. I threw him into it."

"You don't think it was one of his men, do you?"

"No. Mary, my neighbour, had her place broken into the other day. It's completely random."

"Where are you staying for the mean time?"

"Probaly a hotel or maybe Crokcett's."

"Well, you are welcome to stay at my place."

"I would love to but I can't. I can't risk putting you in danger."

"Okay. I'm going to get the car ready, come and meet me when you're done."

"Okay. Thank you." I said as he kissed my cheek before leaving.

Stella scoffed and walked off but Kelly just stayed and stared at me.

"What?"

"You lied to us and him."

"No I didn't. I told him what he needed to hear."

"Who are his men?" Asked Stella as she came back out.

"It doesn't matter."

"Yes it does. Are they going to come here?"

"No. He's not like that."

"Who is he?"

"Someone I used to know."

"You can't just leave it like that."

"Yes I can and I have every right to. I thank you for the help but I need to go now."

"We'll tell your team." Said Stella.

"You do that and you'll be putting them at risk more than you are putting me at risk. Do you understand?"