Liz woke up around four in the morning. Soon realizing she wasn't in her own bed, nor house. She rolled over and looked at Aaron sound asleep. She gently ran her fingers over his jawline., taking in every feature he had. He stirred slightly. He was awake, but he was letting her have her fun.
"You're a terrible actor." She whispered.
He let out a quiet laugh, then took her hand his his pulling her towards him. She laid on his chest and focused on his breathing. They both laid awake in the dark.
"I want pancakes." Liz said after awhile.
Aaron pretended to be asleep. Liz hit him playfully and he fidgeted.
"Yes Elizabeth?" He laughed.
"I want pancakes." She repeated.
They both laughed.
"It's like four thirty in the morning." Aaron said matter of factly.
"Is there a problem?" She looked up at him.
"Pancakes it is." He smiled. She got up first nearly dragging him out of bed. He laughed and followed her to the kitchen.
Quietly they pulled out the pancake mix, bowl and pan, trying not to wake Jack.
Liz made the mix and scooped some up with her finger. She turned to Aaron and smeared it on his cheek.
Aaron hopped off the counter and took some in his hands and chased her around the room.
"No!" She squealed.
They stood on opposite sides of the kitchen. "If I catch you, you're dead." Aaron teased.
"Come and get me." Liz retaliated.
"Sounds like a challenge." He quirked an eyebrow and before moving towards hers. She took off and they half walked half ran in circles around the island in the kitchen.
"Aaron stop." She laughed out of breath.
He laughed, still chasing her with pancake mix. "You started it." He laughed. She finally gave in and allowed him to catch her. He smeared the mix in his hands all over her face. They both just laughed.
He pulled her in closer to him, and planted a quick kiss on her lips.
"When does Jack usually get up?" She asked against his lips.
"Around eight."
She kissed him this time. Passionately. He slid his tongue across her lips and she allowed him access.
She threw her legs around his waist and he set her on the counter.
"This isn't pancakes." He breathed against her.
"It's better." She replied throwing her head back as he made his way down her neck. He found his way just above her collarbone and gently nibbled and sucked. Careful not to leave to much of a mark.
His hands moved up her thighs and to her waist then under her shirt. He tugged at the hem. Her fingers wrapped around his wrists.
"What?" He stopped momentarily.
"Not here."
He picked her up and carried her off to the bedroom and laid her on the bed. He stripped off every once of clothing she had in while simultaneously planting kisses along her skin.
They spent the next few hours only worried about each other. Entangled, skin on skin. Showing the love they'd been hiding for so long.
By seven thirty they laid in the quiet room just as the sun was beginning to rise and listened to the other's breathing.
Moment after moment passed as they laid there then both phones went off. Aaron rolled over to check his.
"We have a case?" Liz asked.
Aaron sighed, "yeah."
Liz started to get up but Aaron grabbed her hand. "We can just stay. I'll tell JJ we need to weekend. And the three of us can spend it together." His eyes were pleading. Liz knew that wasn't realistic though.
"Aaron we have to go to work."
"Who put you in charge?" He chuckled, "I do believe I'm the boss."
"And what about the team?"
"I think they'll manage."
"Fine, just this time." Liz smiled. He pulled her back towards him. "We still have to get up, Jack will be up soon."
Aaron text JJ back to let her know they wouldn't be working this case, then turned back to Liz.
"I should probably get up." He groaned.
"I'll be here." She teased.
"That's okay, I'll have something sweet to come back too." He kissed her head before getting up and walking to the bathroom.
Liz got up too and threw on one his t-shirts. Then jumped back on the bed and sprawled out like a starfish. She was lost in wonderland, at least that's what it seemed like. She was in a daze and lost track of time and Aaron came back into the room.
"Elizabeth?" He was hovering over her now, droplets landing on her from his freshly showered body.
"What?" Her eyed flickered up to him.
"You okay?"
"Yeah why?"
"I'v said your name like three times."
"Oh," she laughed. "You done in there?"
"It's all yours love."
The word made her turn a shade of pink. She smiled at him and jumped off the bed. He laughed.
The morning came and went. They had eventually actually made pancakes and sat together and watched cartoons while eating them.
They thought about going out, but they all agreed to stay in and watch movies in pajamas for the day.
Time seemed to fly to fast. Liz wanted more time with her boys. Her boys, she loved that. She was happy.
She turned to look at Aaron who, like Jack, was sleepily watching the tv. The light from the television reflected in his dark eyes and his hair was a mess. She felt a smile creep across her face.
"I love you." She told him without expecting a response.
A few moments passed by then she heard him speak.
"I love you too." He whispered as she laid her head on his shoulder.
