The Way I Love You- A Staldez Fanfic (COMPLETED)

It's Been A Long Day

Anna POV:

I glance up from my paperwork and notice Peter sitting in his office looking stressed. I totally understand, it's been a long day. And we just haven't been able to charge anyone in this case.

I slowly get out of my chair and start walking towards his office. What am I doing? I shouldn't do this. He's fine, I need to get back to my desk. But my legs seem to have their own mind and bring me closer and closer to his office.

I knock on the door. He looks up from his paperwork and motions for me to come in.

"Hey Anna, what's up?" Peter asks as I sit down in front of his desk.

"Oh, nothing. I um just wanted to make sure you were okay. You looked very stressed."

"Well you as well as anyone knows how stressful this case is. I just can't seem to figure this out. Thanks for coming to check on me, it means a lot."

"No problem. Don't stress out about this. We will solve it."

"Thanks. Oh hey, do you want to grab dinner tonight?"

"Yeah, I'd love to! Thanks, I'm going to go try and figure this out. Let me know when you want to leave."

"Yeah, no problem. Thanks."

I slowly close the door behind me as I walk back to my desk. I look back down at my papers and let out a moan.

"Hey Anna, you alright?" I hear Laura ask.

"What? Oh yeah, it's just been a long day and we still haven't been able to charge anyone yet."

"Don't worry about it. Maybe you should go home, get some rest, and come back to it in the morning."

"I'd love to, but I need to figure this out."

"Alright, I'm going to head home. Goodnight Anna."

"Night Laura."

Then the office is silent. It's only Peter and I left. Antonio left early for a parent teacher conference thing at Eva's school. I glance back down at my papers and I immediately want to throw them at the wall. I glance into Peter's office and see him staring down at his papers. I glance at the clock and notice that it's already 9:00, I guess dinner isn't going to happen.

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"Anna! I'm so sorry I forgot about dinner!" Peter comes out of his office saying a few hours later.

"It's alright, don't worry about it." I say as I let out a large yawn.

"Hey, you should get some sleep. You look exhausted."

"I'm okay. I need to figure out this case."

"Anna, you need your rest. At least come and lay down on the couch in my office for a few minutes."

"No... I... I'm okay." I say before I yawn once again.

"Come on, you need to rest." He says as he puts his arm around my waist and leads me to his office.

I am exhausted. I just can't admit that to Peter. I can't appear weak, I need to show him that I can work all night. I need to show him that I love him.

As I sit down on his couch, he grabs a blanket and puts it on top of me. He gives me a short smile before he goes over to his desk.

"You know Peter, I'm not the only one who could use some sleep."

"I'm okay Anna. Don't worry about me. Now close your eyes, and get some rest."

"Alright. Thanks Peter, I really appreciate it. But I'm not going to stay here for long, I need to get back to work."

"Okay, sure, whatever. Now get some rest."

I smile to myself before closing my eyes and immediately falling asleep.

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When I wake up I notice that it's still dark outside. It's quiet... Too quiet. I slowly sit up and turn around towards Peter's desk. And he's there, head on top of his papers, fast asleep.

"Peter...?" I call out quietly.

Nothing. Not even the slightest movement. I slowly get up and walk towards him.

"Peter...?" I call out slightly louder this time as I lightly shake his shoulder.

"Huh? What? Oh hey Anna!"

"Hey, you feel asleep on top of your papers. You should go home. It's 12:30 in the morning Peter. You need some rest."

"Yeah, I guess your right. Hey, do you want to come?"

"Wh... What?"

"My apartment is like a block away. How about you just come over, and stay the night... Or morning."

"Oh, yeah, I'd love that. Thanks!"

"No problem!"

The drive to Peter's apartment was like five minutes. He kept sneaking me glances, and I did the same.

"Alright, you can sleep in my bed, I've got the couch."

"Peter don't be silly. We can sleep in the same bed... I mean unless you don't want to."

"No, I'd love to!"

I slowly climb into his bed as he does the same. As soon as my head hits the pillow all of my exhaustion comes back at me full force. I give Peter a weak smile before I fall fast asleep.

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AN: Hope you guys enjoyed that chapter! This morning I was looking around on Wattpad, and I could only find one Justice fanfic. I was really disappointed. I had hoped that there would be more. Anyway, I don't know if this will even be popular, but hope you guys enjoy regardless! 😘