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The Date
By Katy
Disclaimer: As I've said before, I do not own the characters of Luis,
Sheridan or any other Harmony resident that appears on Passions. If
you really want to sue me, I have a hefty stack of bills you can have,
or you can have my textbooks…it's your choice! J
Summary: Luis and Sheridan have reached a new point in their
relationship…will it remain friendship or develop into something more?
Find out in this latest installment when Luis takes Sheridan on their
first date.
As soon as Sheridan got home, she completely passed out in her bed
still wearing the clothes she had on at the bar. The next morning,
sunlight was pouring into her room arousing her from her night of
drunken sleep.
Sheridan: Oh for the love of God! My head is pounding and I smell like
a brewery. Now I have to go to the Youth Center and work for the slave
driver all day. Wait, there's something I'm forgetting about last
night I'm sure of it. Could it be that Luis and I got along? Yes, and
we…we have…we have plans tonight. Ethan will never believe this one!
Well I'd better get ready for work.
Sheridan hurries around to get herself ready. She throws on a pair of
jeans and a white fitted T-shirt. She decides to get some coffee at the
Book Café for herself and Luis before she heads over to the Youth
Center.
At the Youth Center, Luis is talking to Theresa before she has to leave
for school.
Luis: Theresa, I cannot believe that I actually asked Sheridan Crane
out on a date. I mean, can you believe that? I bet that's something
you never thought would happen in a million years, huh?
Theresa: I think that's great, Luis. I told you there was good in
that family. Now, maybe you'll lighten up on the fact that I have a
crush on Ethan. (Theresa smiled sweetly at her big brother hoping that
it would help.)
Luis: (Luis smiled at his sister's attempt.) One thing at a time,
Theresa, one thing at a time. Do you think that I'm making a big
mistake by taking Sheridan out? I mean, you know how people will
talk.
Theresa: Luis, stop it! Just worry about you two and not what
everyone else thinks. Since when are you concerned about what others
think anyway?
Luis: I'm usually not, but I've just said so often how people from two
different worlds couldn't mix and now I almost feel like a hypocrite.
But, there's just something about Sheridan that makes me want to forget
I ever said any of that.
Theresa: Luis, you are a great person, and any woman, no matter what
social class she is from, would be lucky to have you in her life.
Never doubt that and don't judge someone because they have money. It's
the same thing as them judging us because we don't.
Luis goes up to Theresa and gives her a big bear hug.
Luis: I love you, Theresa. When did you all of a sudden grow up and
become so wise?
Theresa: Well, I think that I had a good role model at home. Now,
will you let me go, I'm gonna be late for school. Have a great day and
an even better night. (She raises her eyebrows hinting at him)
Luis: Okay, okay. I'm not ready for you to be that mature. Now get to
school. Have a good day.
Theresa: Bye big brother.
Theresa turns to leave and she sees Sheridan coming into the Youth
Center carrying coffee and some muffins.
Theresa: Hi Sheridan.
Sheridan: Good morning, Theresa. Are you on your way to school?
Theresa: Yeah, just wanted to see Luis before I went. I don't get to
see him too often. So, I hear you two have a date tonight. What is
this lovely new development?
Sheridan blushes slightly and looks down at the ground.
Sheridan: I'm not sure exactly. I mean, it's all sorta fuzzy to me,
but I know I saw a new side to your brother last night. So, I guess
we'll see what happens.
Theresa: Well, good luck. He's a really great guy. I know that he
barks a lot, but he's harmless. Have fun tonight. I really have to
get going before I'm late to first period again. See ya!
Sheridan: Bye.
Sheridan walks in and sees Luis reading his newspaper at his desk. He
hasn't seen her walk in yet, and she just looks at him for a moment.
He's wearing jeans and a black T-shirt, and Sheridan finally takes
notice to how gorgeous he is.
Sheridan: 'Wow! Luis looks amazing today. I mean, who would have
thought a black T-shirt could look so good. What is happening here?
If someone told me a week ago that I'd be looking at Luis this way and
that we'd be going on a date, I would have laughed in their face. But,
there's something about him.'
Sheridan decides she better give him the coffee she bought him before
it gets cold.
Sheridan: Good morning.
Luis: Hey there champ. How are you feeling this morning?
Sheridan looks embarrassed
Sheridan: Well, I've been better, but I got us some coffee, so
hopefully that will help me. Here you go. I got you a blueberry
muffin too.
Luis: Thank you. How did you know these were my favorite?
Sheridan: Lucky guess. So, uh, last night…
Luis: Yeah?
Sheridan: Interesting evening huh?
Luis just smiled at her however he looked a bit shy at this point like
he for once didn't know quite what to say.
Luis: Yeah, you could say that. Do you remember what happened last
night? (He really hoped that she would because he wasn't sure what he'd
do if she said she didn't)
Sheridan: Well, I remember leaving here, and that I was upset about
Hank. I know I went to the bar and there was A LOT OF BOOZE! I
remember some creep hitting on me, and you rescued me from that
situation and drove me home.
Luis looked disappointed, but tried to cover it up.
Luis: Let's not forget the outstanding performance on the loud
speaker. (He laughed at remembering this)
Sheridan: Oh God! How embarrassing. (She buried her face in her
hands, but then she looked up again.) I do remember something else
about last night.
Luis: Oh you did? And what would that be, Miss Crane?
Sheridan: That we have a date tonight.
Sheridan caught Luis's eye and they both smiled at each other.
Luis: Whew! Ya had me going there for a minute Crane. But, yes,
you're right. We do have plans tonight. That is, if you still want to
go.
Sheridan: Yes, I want to go. I'm looking forward to it, actually.
Luis: Great. Now, let's finish this coffee and get some work done.
Sheridan: Okay, you're the boss.
Luis and Sheridan finish their coffee and head into the gym where they
have painting to do.
Sheridan: Painting today huh?
Luis: Yup…you up for it?
Sheridan: I'm up for anything, Officer.
Luis: Good, let's get started.
They both began their painting and throughout the process, kept
stealing glances when they thought the other wasn't looking. Both were
getting nervous yet very excited about what was awaiting them tonight.
Both were still a little in shock that they were going on a date
together, but it didn't feel wrong. For some reason, all that happened
in the past seemed just that-in the past. What tonight would hold for
them, only time would tell, but both knew they couldn't wait!
Sheridan: There! I'm finished! (She stood back and admired her
work)
Luis: Not bad, Crane. You better be careful. If you keep doing work
this well, I might have trouble letting you go when your community
service hours are up. 'God, did I just say that out loud? Don't be so
obvious you big oaf!'
Sheridan: (Smiled at his comment) Well you know…I'm a woman of many
talents. 'Sheridan! Don't be so transparent. He's just a man that you
have a date with tonight. Okay, so he's a very HOT man that you have a
date with tonight…oh, just stop it!'
Luis: I see that. So, how 'bout I pick you up around 7:00
tonight?
Sheridan: That sounds good. Where are we going anyway?
Luis: It's a surprise.
Sheridan: Well, can I at least have a hint? I need to know what I
should wear.
Luis: 'You could wear a bed sheet and look amazing! Luis, stop it
man. You'll never be able to get through tonight if you keep this up!'
Well, nothing too fancy. All I can tell you is that we'll be
outside.
Sheridan: Hmm…interesting. What do you have up your sleeve,
Officer?
Luis: You'll just have to wait until tonight. (He smiled his
million-dollar smile)
Sheridan: 'That smile makes me weak in the knees…I can't wait until
tonight.' Okay. Well…until then.
Luis: Yeah, until then.
Sheridan: Bye!
Luis: Bye!
Sheridan was driving home and she just couldn't get Luis off her mind.
She still couldn't believe that they were going on a date. More than
that, she was profoundly clueless as to why he was having such an
effect on her after one night of friendly interaction.
Sheridan: 'I wonder what he is planning for tonight. Well, regardless
of the fact that we're going to be outside, I have to find something
cute to wear.'
Luis was still at the Youth Center closing things up when his mind
wandered to Sheridan. He couldn't believe that they were actually
going out on a date. A Crane and a Lopez-Fitzgerald-who would have
guessed that? He couldn't stop thinking about how beautiful she looked
today. And he hoped that tonight would be wonderful.
Luis: 'Man, Sheridan sure knows how to make jeans and a T-shirt look
good. I can't wait to see her tonight. Should I buy her some flowers?
Would she think I was being corny or trying to hard if I did? Luis,
you've been on lots of dates in your life…why is this one scaring you
so much?' Probably because she's more special than any of the
girls…women, I've ever known.
Hank had walked into the Youth Center while Luis was thinking out loud
and sneaked up behind him.
Hank: Somethin' you wanna share with the rest of the class there
buddy?
Luis: Good Lord, Hank! Don't sneak up on a person like that…it does
bad things to them.
Hank: (Laughs at Luis) Okay, man, I'm sorry. So, who are you so
worked up about that the original Don Juan of Harmony is
second-guessing himself? Whoever it is, she must be somethin'!
Luis: Yes, she is.
Hank: Well, don't keep me in suspense. Who is it?
Luis: Sheridan.
Hank: Sheridan? Sheridan Crane?
Luis: Yes, Sheridan Crane. I am assuming you don't mind since you're
with Beth now.
Hank: Wh-what? What are you talking about?
Luis: Sheridan said she saw you two yesterday outside the Book Café.
So, I guess congratulations are in order.
Hank: Luis, I never wanted you to find out this way. I also never
meant to hurt Sheridan, but Beth and I really have this amazing
connection…it's hard to explain.
Luis: Don't sweat it, Hank. What Beth and I had was over a long time
ago. And I guess I should thank you.
Hank: Thank me for what?
Luis: Well, if it wasn't for you and Beth, Sheridan and I wouldn't be
going on a date tonight.
Hank: I'm not following.
Luis: Well, to make a long story short…Sheridan got drunk last night
at the bar, and I had to save her from being manhandled by Nick Cooper.
Anyway, I drove her home and I asked her out. Somewhere between
insulting her for being at our bar and seeing Nick hanging on her, I
fell like a ton of bricks for her.
Hank: Man, that's great! I'm really happy for you both. Sheridan is
a great person…I always thought that you two would make a great couple
someday.
Luis: How did you figure that? We were at each other's throats the
majority of the time.
Hank: Yes, but you guys bickered way too intensely for it to be actual
hatred. I knew. I just knew it was better for you to figure it out
than for me to tell you.
Luis: Thanks. Well, I gotta get ready for our date tonight.
Hank: Alright man! Have fun. Don't do anything I wouldn't do.
Hank and Luis both leave the Youth Center, and Luis drives home to get
ready for his first date with Sheridan.
Sheridan was in her cottage rummaging through her closet trying to
figure out what to wear.
Sheridan: No. No. Ugly. No. Boring. Ugh! Why can't I find anything
to wear? Sheridan just get it together. Luis is going to be here soon
and you have to get ready. I'm really glad that I have a date and I
won't have to talk to myself the whole night. J
Sheridan put on dark, bootleg jeans and a fitted red sweater. She
threw on her black, zip up boots and went to put on her makeup and fix
her hair. Meanwhile, Luis was driving over to her house and wondering
what tonight would hold for them. He was so nervous yet excited at the
same time. When he got to Sheridan's house, he hesitated a second to
catch his breath and calm himself down.
Luis: 'Okay Lopez-Fitzgerald…you can do this. Just don't do anything
stupid. Deep breath. Here we go.'
Luis knocked on the door and waited for Sheridan to answer. When she
did, they both felt as if time stood still as they looked at each
other. Sheridan couldn't get over how great Luis looked. He had on a
gray sweater, jeans and a black leather jacket. Sheridan was the first
one to break the silence.
Sheridan: Hi (she said nervously)
Luis: Hi. I brought this for you. (He pulled out a single daisy from
behind his back for her.)
Sheridan: (Smiled at his sweet gesture and tried not to blush) Thank
you.
Luis: You look great by the way.
Sheridan: (Couldn't help but blush now) Thank you, Luis, so do you.
Luis: Thanks. So…are you ready to go?
Sheridan: Yeah, just let me grab my jacket.
She grabbed her jacket and they left for their date. Luis opened the
car door for her and helped her inside. Once inside, Sheridan began
getting inquisitive about the plans that lie ahead.
Sheridan: So, Officer, where are we going this evening? I've been
dying to know all day.
Luis: You'll find out soon enough. He looked in the mirror to make
sure the picnic basket was hidden in the back seat.
Sheridan: Come on…not even a little hint? Please?!
Luis: (Laughs at her child like pleading) Okay…we're going to eat and
then we're going somewhere that's lots of fun.
Sheridan: (She smirks at his secretive nature) Well, that narrows it
down.
They continued to drive for awhile before they reached their
destination. Sheridan was still bugging Luis about what they were
doing, but he wouldn't relent. Luis finally stopped the car in front
of this beautiful, secluded piece of land that overlooked the water on
one side. There were lots of trees and flowers, and a big fountain in
the middle of this piece of land.
Luis: Okay. We're here.
Sheridan was in awe of this place. She had never seen it before.
Sheridan: Luis. This…this place is beautiful.
Luis: Yeah, it is. 'Not as beautiful as you are…Luis, it's too early
to start this!' So, are you ready to eat?
Sheridan looked over and saw that he was carrying a picnic basket and a
big blanket. She was impressed that he thought of this and touched at
how sweet it was.
Sheridan: We're going to have a picnic? I love picnics.
Luis smiled at her and led her over to where they were going to eat.
He spread the blanket out and pulled out candles so they could see what
they were eating. He then pulled out boxes of Chinese food from the
restaurant that Sheridan likes, as well as a bottle of wine. Sheridan
was touched at how sweet this whole scene was.
Sheridan: You got Chinese food from my favorite restaurant! How did
you know?
Luis: I remembered it from that day you ordered it at the Youth
Center. You said how much you liked it, so I figured I'd get it for
you.
Sheridan: You are so sweet, Luis.
Luis: Do you want a glass of wine?
Sheridan: Well…actually, Luis…I don't know if I can have anything
alcoholic for awhile.
Luis: I figured you might say that, so I brought some sodas as
well.
Sheridan: Well, you thought of everything didn't you?
Luis: A guy does what he can, Miss Crane.
Luis and Sheridan ate their dinner and got to know each other better.
They were laughing and having a great time-the time seemed to fly by.
They were finished eating and were looking at the stars.
Sheridan: God, this place is so beautiful. How did you find it?
Luis: Well, I found it when I was a kid. Theresa and I were riding
our bikes around and we found this place. Theresa didn't really think
too much of it. But, something about this place made me feel safe. I
came here a lot after my father left. I've never shared this place
with anyone…until now.
Sheridan: I don't know what to say, Luis. That means a lot that you
would share this special place with me. I'm so sorry about your
father.
Luis: It was a long time ago, Sheridan. It's not your fault, and I am
happy to be sharing this place with you.
Luis looked deeply into Sheridan's eyes and the heat radiated between
them. They both felt the connection, and it went without saying.
Sheridan knew what was about to happen next. She knew that's what she
wanted, but she wasn't sure that now was right. Luis felt the same
way. He desperately wanted to kiss her right there, but he was afraid
that he wouldn't be able to stop once he did. They needed to get out
of there.
Luis: Well, uh, shall we head to our next location?
Sheridan: I think that would be a good idea.
She helped him fold the blanket up and put everything back into the
picnic basket. They were walking back to the car and Sheridan stopped
to look at this place one more time. She felt so special that Luis
would share this place with her. She was having the best night and she
didn't want it to end.
Luis: Hey Crane, ya coming?
Sheridan: Yes. I just wanted to put this place into my memory. It's
so beautiful, and I feel so honored that you shared this with me.
Thank you.
Luis just smiled his most sincere smile at her.
Luis: You're welcome. I'm glad that I got to share it with you, too.
Ready to go?
Sheridan: You bet. Now will you PLEASE tell me where we're going
now?
Luis: Why, you aren't doubting my abilities to pick out good places
for a date now are you, Sheridan?
Sheridan: (Laughs) Oh, of course not, Luis. I'm just curious that's
all.
Luis: Well, your curious nature will just have to wait a little bit
longer. 'Man this woman is so much different than I had originally
thought. I always knew she was beautiful on the outside…I knew that
when I didn't even like the woman. I had no idea how beautiful she
would be on the inside. I wanted to kiss her so badly back there…I
just didn't want to push it. I really don't want this night to
end.'
Sheridan: Okay…I can wait. 'Luis is amazing. There's so much more to
him than I ever imagined. I knew that his physical appearance had a
profound affect on me, but he's amazing inside as well. I'm so lucky
that he would share his special place with me. I can't believe he did
that. Boy, were we close to kissing back there. I wanted to kiss him
so badly back there…I just didn't want to push it. I hope this night
never ends.'
They pulled into the parking lot set up for the Harmony Carnival, and
Luis turned off the engine.
Luis: We're here.
Sheridan: Where are we going?
Luis: The Carnival, silly. It's one of the best things that happen in
Harmony every year.
Sheridan: I've never been.
Luis: Are you serious?
Sheridan: No, I've never been. I was always away at boarding school,
and then I was living in Paris.
Luis: Well, this will be a new experience for you. (Luis opens the
car door for her and offers her his arm.) Now, if you would be so kind
as to allow me to escort you to the carnival, Miss Crane.
Sheridan: (Flashes Luis a big grin and takes his arm) I'd be honored,
Officer Lopez-Fitzgerald.
Luis was showing Sheridan all of the sights and attractions of the
carnival. They went on the Bumper Cars, went through the Fun-House
Maze, and played in the ball pit. Sheridan was having a great time at
her first carnival. She knew that she was having a great time because
of who she was with, and she was thankful that he brought her here.
They were both laughing and carrying on when Luis pulled Sheridan in
the direction of the games.
Sheridan: Where are we going?
Luis: I want to play some games.
Sheridan: Is this some sort of macho thing, Luis?
Luis: Well, maybe…but it's fun.
Sheridan: (Laughs at him) Okay, Luis, okay.
Luis wins the game he is playing and gets his pick of stuffed animals.
Luis: You pick, Sheridan.
Sheridan: Hmm…I like the big Scooby Doo.
Luis: Scooby Doo it is then.
The man hands Luis the Scooby Doo, and he hands it to Sheridan.
Luis: For you.
Sheridan: (Gives him a big smile) Thank you. No one has ever won me a
stuffed animal before. Hey, let's go on that. (Pointing to the Ferris
Wheel)
Luis: Okay, let's go.
Sheridan stepped onto the Ferris Wheel first. She almost put Scooby
between them, but she knew she'd rather sit close to Luis. Luis was
glad that she was sitting so close to him. They were going around on
the Ferris Wheel looking at all the sights down below them.
Sheridan: Luis, I'm having the best time tonight. I can't remember
the last time I went out and had any real fun. Thank you for brining
me here.
Luis: It's my pleasure. I'm so glad that I got to be the one to show
you the Carnival. I'm having an amazing time too.
They were right at the very top of the Ferris Wheel when it got
stuck.
Luis: Oh man…it looks like were stuck. 'That's a damn shame.'
Sheridan: Yeah it does. 'Too bad for me. This is great.' Brr…it's
getting rather chilly.
Luis wrapped his arm around her and pulled her closer to him.
Luis: Is that better?
Sheridan felt the electricity shoot through her body as soon as Luis's
arm wrapped around her. She definitely didn't want the Ferris Wheel to
start moving anytime soon. Luis felt the same thing. He put his arm
around her instinctively as if it was the most natural thing to do. He
too felt the fire between them and was thankful for whatever was
keeping the Ferris Wheel stuck.
Sheridan: Much better, thank you. 'God, I can't believe how good it
feels to be in his arms. He smells so good…he's driving me crazy.'
Luis sat next to Sheridan and was inhaling the scent of her perfume and
the sweet smell of her hair…it was driving him crazy. Just then
Sheridan tilted her head in order to look at his face. His eyes were
already on her and met hers with an intense gaze. Sheridan's breath
caught in her throat due to the fact that her face was inches from his.
Luis swallowed nervously as he continued to look deeply into her eyes.
He took his free hand to brush a stray piece of hair out her eyes. He
caressed her cheek softly and his eyes shifted from hers to her mouth
and back up to her eyes. Sheridan bit her bottom lip nervously as she
anticipated what lie ahead. They both couldn't take it anymore and
leaned in towards each other. Luis's lips softly brushed against hers
before their mouths met in the most heart-stopping kiss either one of
them had ever experienced. They were both losing all sense of the
world around them. Nothing existed except the two of them in that
Ferris Wheel. It seemed as if time was standing still while they
continued to explore each other's mouths. Suddenly the Ferris Wheel
started moving and jerked them back into reality.
Luis: That was… 'The best kiss of my entire life'
Sheridan: I know… 'Remind me to thank whoever taught you how to do
that.'
Sheridan & Luis: Wow!
They looked at each other again and smiled. They continued to look at
each other until the Ferris Wheel reached the bottom. They were still
gazing when the ride operator shook them from their reverie.
Ride Operator: Hey lovebirds…ya getting off this ride sometime
tonight?
Luis: Huh? Oh, sorry.
Sheridan: Yeah, sorry.
Luis grabbed Sheridan's hand and helped her off the ride, and didn't
let go. He had Scooby in one hand and Sheridan's hand in the other.
Neither of them wanted this night to end, but it was getting late, so
they decided it was time to leave. On their way out, Sheridan spotted
a photo booth and dragged Luis in that direction.
Sheridan: C'mon Luis. Let's go in here.
Luis: Why?
Sheridan: Because I want a picture that will always remind me of this
night.
Luis smiled at her and realized that every minute longer that he spent
with her, he was one step closer to falling head over heels for her.
They got themselves situated in the booth and put their money in. They
decided to get two, so they could each have one. They took some goofy
pictures and pictures of them laughing from acting goofy. They stopped
laughing and looked deeply into each other's eyes and Luis leaned down
and kissed her again. That was the final picture that was taken.
Sheridan grabbed the pictures as soon as they were done so she could
see them before Luis did.
Sheridan: Ha! I beat you to them.
Luis: Yeah, well, when you knock a person out of the way, I guess so.
(Laughing at her) Let me see them.
Sheridan: Let me look at them first.
As soon as she stopped to look at them, a huge smile spread across her
face. She turned to Luis to share them with him.
Sheridan: These are pretty good. I'm glad that we took them.
Luis: Yeah, these are good. (He kept staring at the picture of them
kissing and each time he looked at it, he grew increasingly happy.) I'm
glad that we took them too. Well, are you ready to go? 'I really don't
want to take you home but it is getting late.'
Sheridan: Um, yeah. 'God, Luis, I could stay out here all night with
you.'
Luis held out his hand and Sheridan took it and locked her fingers with
his. They were walking out of the carnival, oblivious to anyone around
them. They walked right past Sam and T.C. without noticing them.
T.C.: Was that Luis…with Sheridan Crane?
Sam: Uh, yes it was. And they were holding hands.
T.C.: How long has this been going on?
Sam: I have no idea, but yesterday I could've sworn that he still
despised her.
T.C.: Interesting.
Both of them laughed. They were half shocked, and half expectant that
this would happen.
Luis was driving Sheridan home, and she was looking at the pictures
that they took. Both of them were thinking how amazing the night had
been, when a song on the radio caught Sheridan's attention.
Was it the pull of the moon now baby
That led you to my door
You say the night's got you acting crazy
I think it's something more
I never felt the earth move honey
Until you shook my tree
Nobody runs from the law now baby
Of love and gravity it pulls you so strong
Baby you gotta hold on
If I fall you're going down with me
You're going down with me baby if I fall
You can't take back every little chill you give
You're going down with me baby heart and all ooh yeah
We're hanging right on the edge now baby
The wind is getting stronger
We're hanging on by a thread now honey
We can't hold on my longer
It's a long way down but it's too late
If I fall you're going down with me
You're going down with me baby if I fall
You can't take back every little chill you give me
You're going down with me baby heart and all
Ooh baby I couldn't get any higher
This time I'm willing to dance on the wire
If I fall If I fall
'Cause if I fall you're going down with me
You're going down with me baby if I fall
You can't take back every little chill you give me
You're going down with me baby heart and all
"If I Fall You're Going Down With Me"
by The Dixie Chicks
Luis and Sheridan were both thinking about how well this song fit them.
As soon as the song was over, Luis pulled into the driveway by
Sheridan's cottage. They both sat there not wanting the evening to
end. Luis reluctantly got out of the car, but hurried around to open
the door for Sheridan. He walked her to the door of her cottage.
Luis: Well, here we are.
Sheridan: Yeah, here we are.
They kept looking at one another wondering what the other was thinking
about.
Sheridan: I had a terrific night, Luis. That was the best date.
Thank you.
Luis: It was an amazing night, and thank you for going out with me. I
know that I haven't always been the easiest to get along with. I know
that when you got into town I didn't give you a fair chance and held
your last name against you. And…
Sheridan: LUIS!
Luis: What?
Sheridan: Shut up and kiss me!
A huge grin spread across Luis's mouth and he gently cupped her face in
his hands and leaned down to kiss her goodnight. The kiss started off
slowly, but intensified rapidly. Luis's hands were wrapped around
Sheridan's waist and she put her hands in his hair pulling him closer
to her. Both of them were wrapped up in the moment, but Luis was the
first to pull away.
Luis: God, Sheridan. As much as I love this, I have to get out of
here.
Sheridan: Is there something wrong?
Luis: Yeah, you're doing bad things to me, and if this doesn't stop
now, I won't be able to leave.
Sheridan smiled at him and she knew exactly how he felt because she was
thinking the same thing.
Sheridan; I agree. (She wrapped her arms around him and gave him a
huge hug) Thank you again for tonight, Luis. You have no idea how much
it meant to me.
Luis wrapped his arms tightly around her and kissed her on the
forehead.
Luis: Me too, Sheridan…me too. So, is it safe to assume that if I ask
you out again, you'll probably say yes?
Sheridan: I'd say that's a definite possibility.
Luis: (Smiled and chuckled at her comment.) Well, good. I can have
hope then.
Sheridan: Goodnight, Officer.
Luis: Goodnight, Crane.
Luis kissed her lips one last time and walked towards his car.
Sheridan watched him drive away and walked into her cottage. As soon
as she got inside she flopped herself on the couch and brushed her
fingers over her lips thinking about the kisses that Luis planted on
her tonight. She reached into her coat pocket and pulled out the
pictures. She smiled and then she picked up the Scooby Doo that Luis
won for her and hugged it close to her. Luis was driving home and he
too pulled out the pictures. He smiled thinking about the incredible
things that occurred that night. When Luis got home, Theresa was on
the couch watching TV.
Theresa: Hey big brother. How was your evening?
Luis: (Let out a big happy sigh) It was amazing.
Theresa smiled knowingly.
Theresa: Amazing huh? So I take it you and Sheridan hit it off.
Luis: Yeah, you could say that. You could definitely say that.
Theresa: Well, I'm happy for you. But, I'm beat, so I'm going to
sleep. Goodnight, Luis.
Luis: Goodnight.
Luis sat on the couch and looked at the pictures once more, and knew
that he couldn't wait to see his Sheridan again. His Sheridan? Yeah,
he liked the sound of that. He fell asleep on the couch dreaming of
her.
The End
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I haven't yet decided if I'm going to continue with this series. I
think this chapter ties it up nicely. My buddy and I (yes, Christin,
that's you) have lots of ideas for new stories...so we'll see what
happens. If you want to see more, then write me and let me know.
Later y'all
