Is It Hot In Here?

Sheridan had been thinking about Luis lately, Hank didn't even register in her mind. When she saw Luis her heart shipped a beat. Little did she know that Luis felt the same way about her.

One morning Ethan came over to Sheridan’s cottage expecting to see his aunt, but she was getting ready to go running. “Good morning, Ethan.” “Good morning, Sheridan.” “I was just getting ready to go for a run, wanna come?” “You go ahead, I’ll see you in a little while.” “all right then, bye Ethan.” Sheridan’s mind was so up in the clouds that morning that she didn't stretch before going running.

Back at the Lopez-Fitzgerald house Luis got dressed to go running also. “Hey big brother, where you going? Theresa asked. “I'm going running, I’ll be back in a little while, bye.” “Bye Luis.” Luis couldn't get Sheridan out of her mind, lately that was all he could think about. He couldn't figure out why he couldn't get her out of his mind. When he looked up he saw a beautiful blonde woman with headphones running towards him, it was Sheridan. He decided to surprise her a little and jump out in front of her.

When Luis jumped in front of her she jumped up and kicked him in the nose, Luis fell back on the ground. When she saw who it was that she had kicked she felt so bad. She bent down to help him up. “Oh my God Luis I'm so sorry, I didn't know it was you. I just reacted. Hey, what the hell are you doing jumping out in front of me like a damn maniac anyway Luis, I could of broken your nose!” “Why are you yelling at me, I'm the one bleeding.” “I'm so sorry Luis, I feel so bad about this. Come on we're closer to my place, I’ll fix you up.”

They got back to her place and she had Luis sit down while she went to get the First Aid kit. While she tended to his cut on his nose she kept apologizing. “I really am sorry Luis.” “You should be you kicked me in the face. I still can't believe you kicked me in the face, Sheridan.” “Luis I've apologized so many times, stop making me feel bad. Why the hell did you jump out in front of me?” “I just wanted to say hi.” “You just wanted to say hi, Luis what happened to just saying hi or waving. Why is it you always have to sneak up on me?”

“ How come I'm able to sneak up on you, you always seem to be thinking about something else than what your doing. What are you always thinking about Sheridan?” Sheridan knew everytime Luis sneaked up on her she was thinking about him. “I don't know what your talking about?” “Oh yes you do.” “I'm going to take a shower and get dressed, if you stick around I’ll cook us some breakfast, since I busted you up.” “I think I’ll get back home, I have to get ready for work, I’ll see you then.” “Bye Luis.”

Sheridan went to the bathroom to get in the shower, when she turned the water on she didn't notice that Luis had come back to take her up on the breakfast offer. Luis came in and sat down on the sofa and made himself comfortable. When Sheridan got out of the shower she just put on her underwear and matching bra. She threw her robe on, which wasn't very long, she didn't bother to tie it up.

She headed out of her room to look for a bracelet, she didn't even notice Luis. Luis saw her come out and was mesmerized by how beautiful she looked with wet hair and no makeup. Sheridan was to busy looking for her bracelet, she didn't notice Luis until she turned around, in her bra and panties. “LUIS, what are you doing here?” Sheridan rushed to tie her robe up and waited for an answer. She took his breathe away. “I'm waiting for an answer Luis.” Luis snapped back to reality, “Oh I came back to take you up on your breakfast offer.”

“I’ll be back in a few minutes.” Sheridan came back out in a pair of bootlegs and a powder blue fitted sweater.” Sheridan sat down beside Luis, “You know something Luis.” “What?” “I'm going to put a bell around your neck, so I know when you are around me.” Both of them laugh. “I have an idea. Why don't we grab some breakfast at the Book Cafe.” “That's fine with me, I just need to go home and shower, is that okay?” “Yeah, come on lets go.

Sheridan drove Luis in her car back to his house so he could get ready for work. When they got inside Luis told Sheridan to have a seat and that he wouldn't be long. When Luis went in the bathroom Theresa came out of her room into the living room. “Hi Sheridan.” “Hi Theresa.” “So what are you doing here Sheridan?” “I'm waiting for your brother, I'm taking him out for breakfast.” Theresa smiled and said, “I knew that you two would hook up eventually!”

“Theresa what are you talking about? Luis and I are not going on a date, we're going for breakfast as friends.” “Yeah Sheridan, the both of you can deny all you want, but I see the way you two look at each other. I know love when I see it.” Theresa went back to her room and left Sheridan to think about she had just said. Sheridan was deep in thought when Luis came in and again Sheridan didn't notice. Luis walked in front of her and waved his hand. “Sheridan.” “Oh hey Luis, you ready to go?”

“Yeah. What were you thinking about when I came in?” “Oh nothing, just something that Theresa had said while we were talking.” “Oh yeah, what did my little sister say?” “Well she said that I was in, in---. Her sentence trailed off and she said, “Oh it was nothing, forget about it lets go.” “Whatever you say Sheridan.” Luis decided that he would ride with Sheridan. On the drive Sheridan was obviously thinking about what Theresa had said and it showed. Sheridan thought to herself ‘Theresa is crazy, I'm not in love with Luis and he's not in love with me.’

They went into the Book Cafe ordered blueberry muffins and coffee. They decided to eat at the Youth Center. Sheridan couldn't get what Theresa had said out of her mind, throughout the day at the Youth Center that is all she thought about and Luis noticed it. At the end of the day Sheridan drove Luis home. When they got into the driveway Luis asked her “Sheridan what's wrong?” “What do you mean?” “Well I've noticed that something is weighing heavily on your mind, it has been all day. Now what's wrong?” “Nothing is wrong, I just have a few things to think about.” “Like what Sheridan?” “I really don't know, but it had something to do with what Theresa said to me.” “What did she say to you?” “Oh it's nothing bad, it just has me thinking about certain things.”

“Back to my question, what certain things are you thinking about?” Sheridan looked down at her watch and said “Oh I have to meet Ethan!” “Ok, Ok you don't have to tell me, I know your avoiding the question. I’ll see you tomorrow.” “Bye Luis.” Luis got out of the car and walked into the house while Sheridan drove off. Luis got into the house but he still had the urge to find out what Sheridan was thinking about the whole day and what Theresa said. Just then Theresa came into the living room from her bedroom. “Hey big brother.” “Hey Theresa. Theresa, what did you and Sheridan talk about this morning?”

“Sorry Luis I can't tell you, not all of it anyway. But if you must know it was about her feelings for a certain person. I told her that she was in love with someone.” “Who is it that you said she was in love with?” “Now you know I can't tell you that, you know that Luis. But I have a question for you. Are you in love with Sheridan Crane?” “What are you talking about, me and Sheridan are just friends.” “Yeah right Luis, I see the way you look at her, how your face lights up when she walks into a room.

I also see how it bothers you when she's with Hank. You just won't admit it because she's a Crane. Am I right or am I right?” “Your wrong Theresa, your so wrong.” “Whatever Luis, I have to call Whitney, you think about what I said big brother.” That's all he thought about that night and that's all Sheridan thought about.

The next day at the Youth Center would be one of planning for Luis and Sheridan because the Youth Center was having a dance. Luis got to the Youth Center early and he was surprised to see that Sheridan came in 10 minutes after him. “Well your here early.” “You sound surprised Luis, you think I can't get out of bed early.” “That's not what I said Sheridan. I just said your here early, stop trying to put words in my mouth.” “I came in to help you plan the dance. We only have two days.” “Ok I believe you.”

.” Don't you think we should get started on planning Luis?” “Yeah.” They walked into Luis's office and both of them thought about the dance. As Sheridan got deeper into thought she pictured her and Luis slow dancing under the stars, daydreamed is more like it. Luis saw that Sheridan was on cloud 9. “Sheridan, Sheridan, you who, Sheridan.” Sheridan snapped out of it and said, “yeah.” “Where did you just go Miss Crane?! You looked like you were in heaven.” “Did anyone ever tell you that your nosy Luis?” “Did anyone ever tell you that you daydream alot Sheridan?”

“So, there's nothing wrong with having a little daydream for what's lacking in your life.” “And what's lacking in your life Miss Crane?” “Oh wouldn't you like to know officer.” “Yes I would like to know.” With a smile Sheridan said, “well too bad because I'm not going to tell you. Now if we could please get off this subject and start talking about the dance. Hey I just got an idea, do you have any stars in storage. We can hang them from the ceiling.” “Yeah, as a matter of fact we do have some.”

“Well lets go get them. Sheridan grabbed Luis' arm and dragged him to the storage closet. “Now which are they in Luis?” “You know something I don't know, I guess we have alot of digging to do.” “You start with that side and I’ll get this side.” “Fine but we are going to do some labeling when we put these stars back up!” Sheridan found the stars in the first box she opened up. “Found them. Grab the ladder while your in here.” “Yes ma'am.” Sheridan grabbed the box and Luis grabbed the ladder.” “We're going to hang all these stars up, I need you to hold the ladder for me. Hopefully I won't have any accidents.” “Well if you do I’ll be here to catch you.” “Did anyone ever tell you that your such a sweetheart?”

Luis started blushing. “Are you blushing Officer?” “Come on, let's get started.” They spent half of the day putting up all the stars. Sheridan put up all the stars without having one accident. “Whew, I'm tired.” Sheridan said. Sheridan kicked off her shoes and stretched out across the bench to relax and rest. “I could fall asleep right now." Luis came to sit beside Sheridan but she wouldn't move her feet so he did it for her. “Hey!! Fine be like that.” Sheridan threw her feet in Luis' lap. “Do I look like a footrest to you?” “If you don't like it Luis you better get up so I can put my feet back where they were.” “I'm not getting up Sheridan.”

“Fine then, you'll stay there and my feet in your lap. Besides it feels better to rest my feet on you than the hard bench." "Why didn't I wear some sneakers?” “Why is that anyway? Why do women wear shoes that they know they can't wear for long?” “They look good.” Sheridan sat up and began rubbing her feet in Luis' lap. “Sheridan, what are you doing?” “My foot is aching, I have a pain shooting through it.” Luis took Sheridan’s foot in his hand and started rubbing it. "That feels good, mmmm.” Sheridan began sliding down towards Luis moaning.

“You give a great footrub Luis.” Luis now had a smile on his face due to the fact that Sheridan is practically about to flip. Sheridan loved it when Luis was anywhere near her, it started to get hot to her and her skin also began getting hotter. “Sheridan, your skin is getting hot.” “What?” “I said your skin is getting hot.” Sheridan sat up in a hurry when she realized what was going on with her. “Whew, gotta go to the restroom!”

Sheridan jumped up and ran to the girls’ lockeroom. She got in the mirror and felt her skin, it was on fire. ‘How can a footrub have this kind of effect on me?’ She splashed some water on her skin but she still had hot skin. She re-did her makeup and decided to let it go away on its own. Luis was wondering what was taking Sheridan so long to come back.

Lately all Luis wanted to do was be around Sheridan. He thought to himself ‘What is she doing to me?’ After about 10 minutes Sheridan’s skin was still hot so she decided that she just better go home. She went back to the bench and said “Luis I have to go.” “What do you mean you have to go?” “I really have to go Luis.” She threw her shoes on and proceeded to get up when Luis grabbed her arm. “Sheridan, are you okay?” “I'm fine, why?” “Your skin is hot and it's getting hotter.”

Sheridan eyes flew widely open not believing what he was saying. She thought to herself ‘Luis is doing this to me.’ "Luis there's nothing wrong with me, so stop looking at me like I'm lying to you because I'm not. I really do have to go.” “Are you sure your okay Sheridan, you would tell me if there was something wrong wouldn't you?” “Of course I would tell if something was wrong but there's nothing to tell so stop worrying.” Sheridan put her coat on and wanted to rip it off, it was just too hot to her, but she kept it on because she really didn't need anymore questions from Luis. “Okay since you insist on leaving let me walk you out.”

As soon as Sheridan stepped outside she took off her coat even though it was cold out, but not to her. “Your not cold Sheridan?” “No I'm fine.” “I’ll see you tomorrow morning, bye.” “Bye Sheridan.” Luis wondered why Sheridan was in such a hurry to leave but he just dismissed it. Nonetheless he was still worried about her. The first thing Sheridan did when she got home was take a shower to literally cool down. In the shower Sheridan thought to herself ‘What is he doing to me?’ Sheridan was about to go to bed when she heard a knock at the door. “Hey Luis, what are you doing here?” “I came to see of you were really okay.” “I'm fine Luis, thank you for stopping by.”

“Are you sure because your skin felt a little hot, are you sure your okay?” "Luis for the millionth time I'm fine, there is nothing wrong with my skin. I promise you so go home and get some sleep because we have to finish decorating.” “Ok Sheridan I’ll see you tomorrow, goodnight Sheridan.” “Goodnight Luis.” Sheridan went to bed and dreamed about Luis while Luis went home and dreamed about Sheridan. The next morning Sheridan overslept dreaming about Luis. Luis decided to call Sheridan when she didn't come in like she said she would. Sheridan awoke from her dream (agitated as hell) when the phone rang.

“Hello.” She said as if she was irritated. “Well good morning to you too.” “Luis?!? Why are you calling?” “Sheridan, do you know what time it is?” Sheridan looked up at the clock and realized that she had overslept. “I'm so sorry Luis I’ll be right in.” Sheridan hung up the phone and scrambled to get ready for work. “I'm so sorry I'm late Luis. I must have overslept.” “When I called you seemed kind of agitated, is there something wrong?” “Nothing is wrong Luis. How many times do I have to tell you that? When you called I was in the middle of a wonderful dream.” Sheridan got a dreamy look on her face.

“Must of been some dream, who was in it?” he said with that great smile of his. Sheridan began getting red in the face thinking about the dream. ‘If he only knew I was dreaming about him. What would he do?’ Luis thought ‘Who is making her blush like this? I wish it was me.’ “Sheridan who was in your dream? Your so red in the face.” Sheridan snapped out of her little trip when Luis said something about being “red in the face.” Sheridan grabbed the compact that Luis gave her out of her purse and looked in it to see a red face. “Oh great not this again.”

She touched her cheek and it was hot. Sheridan made another mad dash for the girls’ lockeroom. “What the hell is he doing to me?” Luis was worried about her so he followed her into the girls’ lockeroom. “Sheridan are you okay?” “Luis your not supposed to be in here!” “Sheridan don't give me that, I know your the only person in here." Sheridan stood in the mirror not believing what Luis was doing to her. “Sheridan, what's going on with you? You could be breaking out, are you allergic to your makeup?”

“I'm not allergic to my makeup because I've worn the same brand of makeup for a long time.” “You know what it is don't you?” “Yes I know what it is and it's nothing for you to worry about, please believe me.” Has it ever happened before?” “Yeah.” “When did it happen?” It happened last night, that was the first time it ever happened.” “Sheridan how do you know it isn't something you need to see the doctor for?” “Because I know what caused it and its nothing life threatening, believe me.” “Would you please humor me please, what caused it?” “Luis I really appreciate your concern but the cause of it is kind of personal.”

“What do you mean personal? What does turning red and your skin practically on fire have to do with personal reasons?” “Again, I really do appreciate your concern Luis, your so sweet for it but I'm not going to tell you.” Sheridan grabbed his hand to show him that she was alright and not to worry but when she did she wish she hadn't. “Your hand is hot Sheridan, okay your going to tell me now. What's causing this Sheridan?” “I have to go Luis, I have to go talk to Chad about what kind of music to play for the dance. So if you'll excuse.” Luis jumped in front of her and said “Your not going anywhere until you tell me Sheridan, I'm worried about you.”

“Luis I'm getting very tired of saying this but there is nothing to worry about, but if you must know and only to set your mind at rest, my skin thing is caused by the dream that I had this morning, its sexually based. There you happy, now you know.” “Oh I'm sorry Sheridan I just thought you were sick and wouldn't tell anyone. You do know you can tell me anything Sheridan, don't you?” “I didn't know it before, but now I do and thank you for being so caring.” “Your welcome. Now that I've gotten in your business who was the guy who made you hot, literally.” Sheridan said, “Wouldn't you like to know,” and walked out of the lockeroom.

Luis followed after her with a big smile on his face. “I can't believe you won't tell me Sheridan!” “Your not going to get it out of me Luis, so you might as well stop trying to!” “Come on Sheridan I bet it was Hank,” he said rather disappointed. “Hank wasn't in my dream.” “If it wasn't Hank, then who was it?” “Luis I'm not telling you, but I will say that it is someone close to you, as a matter of fact you would probably freak if you knew who it was.

Now I've got to call Chad about what kind of music we want played at the dance. I’ll be back in a few minutes.” Sheridan left to go to Luis' office while Luis thought ‘Who the hell is it? Someone close to me, who could that be?’ Luis' mind drifted off to Sheridan, he daydreamed about her feeling the same way he felt about her. Sheridan had crept back into the gym unnoticed by Luis. He had an unbelievable smile on his face. ‘I wonder who he's thinking about? I hope it is about me, oh who am I kidding a relationship between Luis and I could never work out.’

“Luis, Luis, get your head out of the clouds!” “Huh, did you say something Sheridan.” “As a matter of fact I did say something, but I guess you had your mind on something else. What were you thinking about or should I say who you were thinking about? Let me guess you were thinking about Beth,” which she could barely get out of her mouth. “Actually I wasn't thinking about Beth.” “Really, than who were you thinking about?” “I'm not going to tell you.” “You don't have to tell me Luis because I’ll find out on my own. Remember something Luis, the eyes never lie, so all I have to do is watch you and see who catches your eye and the woman you can't take your eyes off is the one that you've been dreaming about which would probably mean that you are in love with her.”

“Where do you and Theresa get this stuff from?” “You know Theresa and I are right, your falling in love but you just hide your feelings.” “You and Theresa have no idea what your talking about.” “I think we do know what we are talking about, I'm betting that she even knows who your in love with. Your just too stubborn to admit it and your saying that I'm wrong, but your not denying it so I pretty much know your lying to me. Face it Luis, Theresa and I are right. I’ll find out who your in love whoever she is she is one lucky woman.” “You think so?”

“I know so Luis! Anyways Chad will be here in a little while to set up. Since we're pretty much finished here, I have to go home and get ready, is that okay?” "Of course it's okay, tell Hank I said he's in trouble for not helping us out.” “I'm not coming with Hank, so I won't be seeing him anytime soon.” “Why aren't you going with Hank, I thought you guys were hitting it off,” which he was not very happy about. "Whew, I have to go Luis, I’ll be back in about an hour and an a half, I’ll see you then. Bye.” Luis thought to himself ‘Why did she dodge my question, maybe she's not interested in Hank.’

Luis had already brought his suit so he got ready at the Youth Center. Sheridan had picked out a long black beaded dress with a draped front and a slit on each side that went up her leg. Her jewelry set the dress off, everything was perfect. When she got back to Youth Center she saw Chad setting up the lights and music. “Hey Chad, do you know where Luis is?” “Chad said, “He's in the lockeroom changing.” “Okay, do you need any help?” “No, I'm fine, go relax, you and Luis did a great job on this place.

Chad turned off the lights and the gym sparkled. Just then Luis walked into the gym and saw Sheridan. ‘God she is beautiful.’ Sheridan turned around when she got the feeling that someone was watching her. She turned and saw Luis looking at her. She thought to herself ‘Yummy, he's fine!’ Luis walked over to Sheridan with a smile on his face, “Sheridan you look beautiful.” “Thank you, you look very handsome. You look great in a suit, but where's your tie, it's almost time for everyone to start arriving.”

where's your tie, it's almost time for everyone to start arriving.” “My tie is in my pocket because I didn't feel like wearing it tonight or going through the hassle of putting it on.” “Come here Luis, come on I don't bite.” Luis smiled and walked towards her, their faces were inches apart. She leaned in and Luis smelled her perfume while Sheridan got a great smell of Luis’ cologne while she was putting his tie on. She backed up to fix his tie when she looked up Luis was looking down at her with those beautiful brown eyes and Sheridan was mesmerized.

They stared into each others eyes unaware of anyone else. Just then Theresa walked in and saw them and thought ‘I knew they were falling for each other.’ Theresa walked over to the two but they didn't notice her. “AHEM.” They snapped out of their dream like state and looked over at Theresa. Sheridan felt her skin getting hot and said, “Theresa, can you finish trying your brother's tie, I have to go check on something, I’ll be back as soon as possible.” “Sheridan, where are you going?” Luis had a look of disappointment on his face as she grabbed her coat and walked out.

Theresa looked up at her brother and saw the hurt in his eyes and said, “You love her don't you?!? And please don't try and lie to me Luis, I can see it in your eyes.” Luis finally gave up. “Yes I do.” “Oh my GOD you really do love Sheridan, I knew it. The way you looked at her. You know something Luis I think she feels the same way about you, the way she was looking at you.” “Theresa stop it, your getting my hopes up because I do love her with all my heart I always will even if she doesn't love me back.”

Meanwhile Sheridan had gone to the Book Cafe to get something cold, she sat down for about half an hour when she decided that she better get back. ‘Where is Sheridan?’ Luis thought to himself. Sheridan walked into the Youth Center, put her things in Luis’ office and headed for the gym, when she opened the door her face lit up. She saw Ethan and Gwen, the boys and men of the room turned and looked at her as she walked through the gym. “Hi Ethan, hi Gwen.” “Hey Sheridan, how are you doing?” “I'm doing fine.” “Did you know that Luis is looking for you?”

“Luis is looking for me, for what?” “I don't know Sheridan, he said he just needed to talk to you. Sheridan is there something going on between you and Luis?” “What would make you say that Gwen?” “We'll when Luis came looking for you he had this urgency to see you, all I know is that I've seen the way you look at each other. You can't fool me Sheridan.” “Gwen you've read too many romance novels, besides Luis hates my family and he would never get involved with a rich woman, much less a Crane.” She saw Luis come into the gym and said “Gwen I have to go, I’ll talk to you later.” “Bye Sheridan.”

Gwen thought to herself ‘ she's in love with him but she's just afraid.’ Sheridan couldn't face Luis, she couldn't look into Luis’ eyes knowing he didn't feel the same way that she did, so she started to leave again. Luis spotted her making a run for the gym doors and signaled Chad. Just then Tango music began to play and she stopped dead in her tracks. 'Oh no, why he is he doing this to me?’ He walked up to her and said “May I have this dance.” Sheridan was unable to say no. He took her hand and lead her into the center of the gym floor. When Luis wrapped his arms around her she felt like she would melt in his arms.

With each move there was more passion. All eyes were on them, but they didn't notice. Sheridan could feel her blood rising. When the tango music stopped playing they didn't realize it, but Sheridan finally broke the gaze. Luis kept looking at her, he looked at her like he was in love with her and this made Sheridan nervous. The first thing that came to her mind was “I have to go Luis.” She tried to walk off but Luis still had hold of her hand and pulled her back to him, this time they were closer than ever.

“Why have you been running out on me Sheridan?” “What are you talking about Luis? I haven't been running out on you.” “Yes you have, it seems like everytime we're about to get too close you have to go.” He looked her in the eyes and Sheridan wanted to kiss him but instead her skin started getting hot. “Sheridan, are you okay?” “Yes Luis, I'm fine, why do you keep asking me that?” “Because your skin just got all hot again.” Sheridan wanted to freak out, but all that came out of her mouth was “I have to go Luis.” “There you go again Sheridan, your doing it again.

Your leaving me and my questions in the air.” “I can't argue with you Luis, not right now, I do have to go. We'll talk about whatever you want later, I promise.” “Okay and we are going to talk Sheridan.” Sheridan left Luis in the gym, got her things and drove back to her cottage. Sheridan got ready for bed thinking about what she would say to Luis, she thought about this for an hour when she heard a knock at the door. She thought it was Ethan and Gwen, but when she opened the door she saw Luis. ‘What am I going to do?’

“Hey Sheridan.” “Hi Luis, what are you doing here?” “Can I come in.” “Oh, I'm sorry please come in, have a seat.” “Thanks.” Luis walked in and sat down on the sofa while Sheridan sat to herself, she couldn't sit beside him. Luis wanted Sheridan to sit next to him but something was obviously bothering her. “So why are you here Luis?” “You promised me that we would talk later and later has arrived. Your not going to break your promise are you?” “No, I'm not going to break my promise. What do you want to know?” “Why do you..” Sheridan cut him off and said “I need a drink, do you want anything?”

“No thanks Sheridan, I'm fine. Sheridan was pouring herself a glass of wine when she heard music. ‘Lord, what am I going to do?’ She walked back to her chair and asked, “Why did you turn the music on?” “I just figured that it would help you relax.” Sheridan took a big gulp of her wine and said “So what do you want to know?” “Why do you keep running out on me Sheridan. It's like your trying to avoid me. Why?” Sheridan spun her chair around away from Luis and said “I'm not avoiding you, I just had something to do.” Luis couldn't see if she was lying to him so he got up, spun the chair around, kneeled in front of her and looked up into her eyes. “I don't believe you Sheridan.”

She couldn't look away from his eyes because she knew she loved him. All of a sudden Savage Garden's song ‘I Knew I Loved You’ came on and Luis pulled Sheridan up to dance. As they were dancing to the song Sheridan relaxed a little and rested her head on Luis’ chest. Her back began to get hot and Luis felt it. When she felt it get hot in the room she said “oh no.” “Sheridan what's wrong? What's going on with your body temperature? Does this happen all the time or just when your around me?”

Sheridan backed up from Luis and said “What would make you say that? Oh never mind I know what it is, you still have that ego of yours.” “I don't have an ego, its just that whenever this happens to you, you're around me and we're usually very close to each other. Plus, you said that it has never happened to you before.” With a big smile on his face Luis asked “Am I doing this to you Sheridan?” Sheridan backed up, grabbed her wine glass and finished off the rest of the wine. “I need another drink.” Sheridan darted to the kitchen for the wine bottle and for some relief from Luis. For a moment she actually thought about going out the backdoor but then she thought ‘how would that look?’

Sheridan spent a little too much time thinking about what she was going to say and do. Luis had wondered what was taking her so long so he decided to go check up on her. Sheridan was turned around drinking her wine when Luis came up behind her, put his arms on each side of her and whispered in her ear “What's taking you so long Sheridan?” She turned around, the first thing she saw was his brown eyes. She broke the gaze and slipped by him and went into the living room. Luis smiled to himself and followed her back into the living room.

She sat down and drank her wine while Luis looked over at her. ‘God, I can't handle this, the way he looks at me. oh no! Just then ‘Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely’ began to play. Luis took her hand and asked her to dance. Luis had a tight hold on her but it was gentle at the same time. As the dance went on Sheridan felt it get hot again. She couldn't take it anymore and blurted out “What are you doing to me?” “So I am doing this to you. “I can't deal with this right now Luis, I have alot of things on my mind.” Luis inched closer to her until their faces were inches apart. “Can't deal with what Sheridan? Your denying your feelings, which is something I thought I would be doing but I'm not going to.”

“Don't you dare say what I think your going to say Luis!” “Sheridan, I love you.” Tears started rolling down her cheeks, she knew he meant it. “Why are you doing this to me? I can't handle this.” “What can't you handle Sheridan?” Sheridan reached up and caressed his face and said “ I do love you, God I do, but I don't want to be hurt again.” “Sheridan, I would never hurt you.” “I know that you would never hurt me, but my family would never let us be together. They would do anything and I mean anything to keep us apart.

I love you too much, I don't know what I would do if something happened to you.” “Sheridan, I do love you, I love you with all my heart. You consume my thoughts, I can't get you out of my mind. I would do anything to be with you. I love you too much to stay away from you, I need you, I can't live without you and I won't.” Sheridan now had tears streaming down her face, Luis wiped her tears away. “Don't cry Sheridan.” “I can't help it I'm so happy. I would give anything to be with you too and that's exactly what we'll have to do.

Do you think it's worth it?” Luis leaned in and said “I definitely think so.” Sheridan wrapped her arms around Luis in a big hug and Luis did the same. They pulled back and looked at each other and they began kissing. They stumbled their way over to the sofa still wrapped up in each others arms. Sheridan sat herself in Luis’ lap facing him. She pulled back and looked into his eyes. “I love you.” “I love you too Sheridan.” They went back to kissing, each moment was more passionate.

She kissed her way up his neck to his ear. She whispered in his ear “I love you, God I need you, make love to me.” Luis pulled back and said “are you sure?” Sheridan just smiled. She began unbuttoning his shirt and kissing his neck. She got off his shirt and the t-shirt under it and threw it across the room. Luis untied Sheridan's robe and let it fall to the floor. Sheridan got up and pulled Luis up with her into a passionate kiss.

She wrapped her arms around Luis' neck, she couldn't wait any longer, she was on fire. Luis picked her up and she wrapped her legs around him. Luis carried Sheridan to her bedroom where she unwrapped her legs from around him and pulled him into a kiss. They kissed for what seemed like forever before Sheridan moved her hands down to his belt. She pulled the belt out and threw it to the floor. Luis slowly pulled down the straps to Sheridan’s gown, planting kisses along her shoulders. Sheridan was in heaven and then finally Luis slipped the gown off her body.

She stood there in her lacy underwear while Luis still had his pants on. She unbuttoned them, unzipped them and watched them fall. Luis kicked his pants out of the way and picked Sheridan up and laid her down on the bed. He lowered himself down on her and she pulled him in for a heart stopping kiss. Luis moved down and planted kisses down her body. Sheridan moaned Luis' name, he was driving her crazy. Luis removed the rest of her undergarments. As soon as Luis reached back up for a kiss Sheridan flipped them over, now she was on top. Sheridan practically ripped Luis' boxers off, she wanted him.

She kissed her way up his well defined stomach, up his chest to his mouth. Luis flipped Sheridan over so that he was now back on top and she was on the bottom. They both smiled at each other lovingly. They made passionate love all night long. Laying in each others arms they couldn't help at smile at each other. "It's never been that way for me." They both said in unison which only caused them to smile more. "I love you Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald." "I love you more Sheridan Crane."

THE END