Flip the Colleague [Flip Zimmerman]

Ch 3: Stop Doing This

You woke to sunlight hitting your face through your bedroom window. It took a few moments to realize that what happened last night wasn't just a sex dream. It was real. You had real sex with Flip, and it did not disappoint. You couldn't remember the last time anyone had touched you like that... if ever.

There was something about Flip, something so very masculine that made you feel so very feminine in his presence. That felt very significant. In the predominantly male-dominated profession you're in, you're usually treated like "one of the guys." Because you're surrounded by that energy day in and day out, it's difficult to harness your femininity. You hadn't dated much, mainly because you were focused on school and, quite frankly, no one really caught your interest. Flip was the first guy... excuse me, MAN... you'd been this attracted to. You couldn't pinpoint what it was about him, but something just felt safe and warm. Still, you couldn't help but wonder if he was some kind of womanizer. He was obviously experienced in bed, and what woman in her right mind wouldn't be head over heels for him after a night like that? You rubbed your eyes to erase those insecurities. You couldn't think like that. Whatever this is, you just needed to keep it under wraps unless you wanted to start your career off as Detective 'Slutty McSlutville'. You were smart, and the last thing you wanted was for people to think you slept your way to the top.

You arrived at the station at your designated time that morning, wondering what facing Flip would be like. You rounded the lobby and entered the bullpen to see Flip on the phone at his desk. He appeared stressed over the conversation he was having, so you snuck through the side and into the break-room. You thought preparing some fresh coffee for him would be a nice gesture once he hung up the phone. As you brewed a new pot, another detective entered. Ron was a fairly new detective to the unit and, like you, spent his first few weeks in the dusty filing room doing all the bitch work. Since you'd been there, Ron moved up to work closely with Flip on a highly confidential undercover case. You had no clue what exactly this case entailed; you just knew it was a big deal and, like Flip mentioned before, a lot of late nights.

"What up, newbie? How's life treatin' ya?" Ron's friendly demeanor was always a welcome interaction.

"Hey Ron! Doing good. I mean, as good as a newbie can be around here." You gave him a closed smile as you crossed your arms and waited for the coffee to finish brewing.

"Trust me, it will get better. Is Flip being a dick? I can tell him to back off." He suggested.

"Oh... no...no. That's okay. He's been fine, good, you know. He's good. We're good." Jesus fucking Christ, could you be more obvious. Hoping Ron didn't pick up on your total lack of coolness and flushed face, you quickly changed the subject. "So, how are things going with the case? I mean, I know you can't say much, but are things moving along well?" You asked in an overly interested way.

Ron appeared to be completely oblivious to your previous stammering and answered, "Well, yeah. In a way, I think we are getting some good intel, but it's hard to say when we can close this one. If we get what we need, it will be such a huge victory. Flip is doing awesome with the undercover work. If he weren't a detective, he would be an actor."

"Cool. Yeah, that's... that's very interesting." You began to daze off. Just hearing Flip's name caused flashback images from last night. You still couldn't believe what you guys did.

"Well, coffee's done. And I'm late for a meeting. See ya later, newbie." Ron responded as he filled his cup and quickly made his way to the meeting room.

As you walked back to the bullpen, you noticed Flip's desk was empty now. You placed a cup of fresh, piping hot coffee on his desk anyway. You wondered what the phone call was about, but it's probably best if you keep a low profile for the rest of the day and just focus on a solid day's work. Lord help you if you were asked about Flip again.