Chapter 19

I felt something soft on my forehead. I lightly fluttered my eyes open. Jay was standing next to me. I lightly stretched and smiled "Hi"

"Morning" He smiled at me.

I groaned as I wrapped my arms around his neck "Where were you last night? I needed you"

He lightly chuckled "I know. Voight called the team in because one of the officers son at the district went missing"

I unwrapped my arms and sat up up in the bed "I came on my break to check on you" He said as he sat on the bed.

"How did you get in?" I asked.

"I ran into Kelly so he let me in"

I nodded my head "Okay"

"I gotta get back, but I just wanted to see you"

I smiled "Aw that's sweet"

He leaned in and kissed my lips. I happily kissed back "I'll call you"

"Okay" I said nodding my head.

He smiled at me as he stood up and walked out of the room. After a few minutes I got out of bed and walked into the kitchen.

"Hey" Kelly said as he was making breakfast in the kitchen.

"Hey"

"So I'm guessing you and Jay worked things out?"

I sat at the table "Yup"

"Good, it's about time. So what are your plans for today?"

"Well, since my boyfriend is playing detective I'm probably going to run errands" I said shrugging my shoulders.

"Okay, well I only got a few hours of sleep last night so I'll be sleeping most of the day"

"Okay, sounds good"

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After I ate breakfast and freshened up I left the apartment. I stopped by a few places to run some errands before I stopped by the 31st.

"Hey" Nathan greeted me as he was sitting at his desk "I thought today was your day off?"

"It is, but I came to pick up something" I said heading to the cabinet.

Someone walked into the room "Nathan, Connor wants to see you"

"Alright thanks" He said. Nathan stood up from his desk "You staying here long?" He asked me.

"No, I'm heading out right now"

"Okay, I'll see you" He said walking out.

I turned back to the cabinet and opened it. I began to look through files.

I was at the apartment for most of the day while Kelly was sleeping. I was in the living room for awhile before moving to the bedroom. When the evening rolled around I left with Kelly and headed to Molly's. We both sat at the same table and ordered a few beers.

"I told you to stop watching so many movies"

"I know, but when Jay and I were fighting I had nothing else to day when I was off work" I shrugged my shoulders.

Kelly laughed as he grabbed his beer "And being at home with a storm rolling through didn't help the nightmare" I said.

I grabbed mine and took a sip of it. I spotted Jay approaching us "Hey" I put my beer down and greeted him with a kiss.

He said hi to Kelly and me before he sat next to me.

"Looks like the party is all here" Stella said approaching us.

We all laughed "How was work?" I asked Jay.

"Good, we got the guy. Son was found safe" He said nodding his head.

"Good"

"Alright, I'm going to order some shots. On me" Jay said as he stood up and walked away.

"I'm glad you two made up. I was always rooting for the two of you" Stella said as she sat next to Kelly.

I smiled "Thanks"

"Oh my god. Your Cassie" A girl said walking up to our table.

I looked at her confused "Uh yes"

She smiled at me "You don't remember me do you?"

I looked at her for a few seconds "Maddie right?"

"Yes!" She said nodding her head "So Jay has talked about me. You know he was such a partier in college? Well he was always studying but I would always get him out to party, he needed it" She said with a smirk and laughed.

I dryly laughed. She looked at Kelly and Stella before looking back at me "Well I'm gonna go, see you later" She walked away.

Jay walked back with four shots. He set them down on the table "Everything okay?" He asked.

I grabbed the shot and quickly drank it. It burned my throat causing me to clench my teeth "Just fine" I grabbed his shot and drank it too "Your ex girlfriend says hi" I looked at him with a stern expression.

"Well this is awkward" Stella softly as she grabbed her shot.

Kelly lightly and softly laughed. Jay stood there like a deer in headlights "Look Cassie"

"Jay" I leaned forward and touched his hand "I don't care what that bitch says, ex is the operative word. But if she lays one hand on you I'm going to inflict pain on her that is so much worse than a hangover"

I smiled at him and leaned in to kiss his cheek "I'm gonna use the restroom" I said hoping off the chair and walking to the door.

Kelly held onto his beer "She means it" He said with a chuckle.

"I think I need a shot" Jay said taking a seat.

Stella laughed "I'll go get it" She stood up from her seat and walked away.

I found my way through the crowd after using the bathroom. Just as I sat down Stella came back with 4 shots.

"Okay I have to work tomorrow so only a few more" I said grabbing one.

"Do your thing babe" Jay said grabbing his.

I clenched my teeth tightly after swallowing it. I turned to Jay and smiled "I bet I can drink more shots than you"

He shook his head "That's a challenge you don't want to compete in, trust me"

"Your afraid you're going to lose?"

He laughed "No, but considering you have work tomorrow maybe not a good idea"

"Fine, but next time we are having a contest. And I bet I will win"

He grabbed my beer "You keep telling yourself that" He said taking a sip of my beer.

"Hey Otis" I called out while he was passing by with a while towel on his shoulder "Can I get another beer since my glorious boyfriend took mine" I said.

He nodded his head "You got it. Anyone else?"

Everyone shook her head. Otis nodded his head as he walked away.

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Jay and I walked down the sidewalk hand in hand. "I'm glad everything worked out with the officer at your district"

"Yea, I can't imagine anyone having to go through that"

I nodded my head as we walked slowly "Yea"

"I don't know what Maddie told you Cassie but, nothing ever happened between us"

"I know" I said with a loud sigh.

He picked up my hand and caused me to twirl. I laughed as he stopped and pulled me close to him "I missed you" He whispered.

I smiled at him "I missed that smile"

"I missed you too" Since I was shorter to him I tip toed up and brushed my lips with his. He put his hand on my jawline as he kissed back.

We pulled away and he gently rubbed his thumb on my cheek "Come on, let's get you home"

We began walking again and intertwined our hands again.

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