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Jay Halstead.
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soldierprotect · 13 days ago
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A instant smile crossed Jay’s lips when he heard the words, I get you because Hailey did, when he was down in the dumps, when he felt like he was in some weird crossroads she was the one to grab his arm and make him stop and look at her, and she would be comforting reassuring for me to calm his own breathing, to think logically. And now he fully got her; she was his partner, he was honest with himself and said the words I love you. And yeah in his experience love was like a shot of death, people leave partnerships fall apart, but Jay had all the faith in the world in Hailey, she was his counter part. 
As for will, he was Will he had to be the smartest one in the room because he had a medical ID, because he went to med school, he was also impulsive, and Jay had to crack a joke about it now. “ He’s Mister know it all but he also crosses lines when he feels it benefits the patient.” Lines blurred is where we differed because Jay had a moral code, he didn’t cross lines, he turned his head if forced, but he wouldn’t let harm come unless it was warranted. As he felt the blonde come to settle down on the couch besides him, the male had lifted his good arm to slip causally around the back of the couch, where her blonde locks could hit his arm getting the pair comfortable. “ There is this good bakery a few blocks away, I’ll have to treat you to the place once I’m feeling better.” The aching pain in his shoulder subsided, Jay hated staying still; but he supposed he was lucky he had such good company by his side. Tilting his head over he offered a smile to the blonde. “ I see what you did there, you want it to me my decision, smooth.’ I echoed with a joking tone. 
Jay had settled down on a comedy, Get Smart he thinks the name was, he smoothly clicked play before he placed the remote down on the end table. Comfort, a healing and perhaps Jay may be on his best behavior this time around.
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Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 1 month ago
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Jay wasn’t a fan of hospitals which was no secret to Will nor to Hailey, hints why she worked her charm. He hated feeling like he was isolated, he felt as if he could barely move. And don’t get him started on the lack of decent food, Jay liked to eat when he had the appetite for it. He was grateful that his brother trusted Hailey to give him that upper hand, to assist with his recovery. Jay would’ve lost his mind if he was forced to stay confided to a hospital bed for another day. He understood the procussions, his shoulder, the bullet, the pain that aching that ripped his skin when he wasn’t on the medication. But I had been dealt worse, a story he’d keep more so to himself right now. 
His eyes lingered on her; the blonde, her charming smile, her quip that we’re a package deal, which was true. We’re partners, Hailey knew my facial expressions, when I was annoyed ticked off about to blow a fuse, And she made a promise not to fuss and I’d uphold my end of the deal to be honest with her when and if I was in pain. All that to say, the soft expression along my features now as I aired out. “ Please let’s not let anything happen, no tear of my arm from the surgeon I really can’t handle my brother saying the words I told you so.”
A short laugh through his lips. Jay was probably pathic that he’s thought of a date, and he just admitted he loved her; but apparently I had game. Because I saw that cute smile of hers; beer and a bar, yeah and pizza, it was our type of place. But an outing, a date expectations were higher; I wanted us to enjoy the other’s company. “ Deal, now you’re a canoil girl? “ I asked as I raised teasing brows to the blonde. I could arrange the desert willingly, once I was healed up, she’d have to settle upon a movie for now. Shifting lightly over to the edge of the couch, I pulled up my good arm opening a spot for Hailey to slid in next to me. “ What movie shall we watch?” 
It was safe, considering I knew Will, he’d pop up when either of us expected it.
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@dontunderestimateme
Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 2 months ago
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Jay was as stubborn as they come. He was the type of guy to hold his own. He was the type to want to take care of himself. He had been a hands on cop for most of his life. He knew how to handle a open wound, but the accident that landed him in the hospital, the surgery he knew Will wasn’t the only person worried about him. Jay knew his injury was risky, his shoulder, he was lucky his brother tended to be a pushover, or he simply trusted I wasn’t going to push Hailey away. Or else his career may turn out to be on the line if I were to pull a stitch, if I did bleed out. But I had no intention of bleeding out. 
I hated being fussed over, and I could see that Hailey cared about me, she wanted to ensure I wasn’t over exercising myself. And she wanted to ensure I was okay; I didn’t consider her as fussing she was company, one I greatly wanted. “ Yet you worked your magic powers on him, to get him to release me.” I added with that charming smile of mine. I knew Hailey, she was being wary now, she wanted to ensure I was fine but she also didn’t want to come across as fussing at me. And I appreciated it greatly, Which is why I was the one to pat the spot on the couch; that was very open for her. I just wanted to enjoy the others company, I didn’t want to focus on the injury at hand. If I was stiff, if I was in pain I promised internally to myself I’d say the word. 
“ It could..” I aired out with a shrug of my shoulder. I thought about what our date would be, Drinks at a local bar, not Molly’s but a bar sandwiches and beer, but I also was okay with a movie in with her; I’d even let the blonde pick the movie. “ I would’ve taken you to a restaurant, an italian one because who can go wrong with pizzie or hot meal..” I added, with a grin I had surprised Hailey today, but did I think about a date with her? Yes many times, but once I was healed up I’d follow through, for now us sitting here with a movie was enough.. 
Or at least I hoped so, if Hailey was patient with me.
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@dontunderestimateme
Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 2 months ago
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Jay liked to believe he was a simple guy. Yes he didn’t like being fussed over, but any one of his partners and his brother knew that awful quality about him. He hated hospitals he hated the idea of being poked and propped at every corner. But he did trust Hailey, and he knew if she was worried it was with good reason for him. With a nod of his head he was settling for a silent agreement here. 
Jay was in no state to bargain here nor was he wanting to end up on Hailey’s bad side, not that he felt he could. But he knew she cared, he read it all over her face when she wanted to harmlessly tease the idea. “ Hey, I promise I won’t bleed out.” His eyes caught hers purposely as he held her gaze. He could tell she was terrified worried about his stitches, but Jay would do things by the book for her; for once. He wouldn’t lift a finger if that would keep the blonde at ease. And he wore that charming smile of his own, as he proved his point by leaning back against the cushions of his couch. And the mention of food oh the stomach did make noise now. “ Are you calling this a date Hailey?” I asked in my teasing tone. 
I loved Hailey, I fell in love and I said the words that scared me. But I also wanted to explore this, and it definitely felt as if the female was on the same page, a food plate, a movie, a low key night only us; and all she had to say was yes.
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@dontunderestimateme
Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 3 months ago
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Jay had never been the type of guy that displays his heart on his sleeve. He had never been the kind to openingly say how he felt without an amused joke. Some inappropriate joke to set that mood. But with Hailey he could see she was scared her past relationship, Adam may affect how he saw her. But Jay cared about Hailey in his own stubborn language before she saw Adam. Before he caught wind of her using him now. He suppose he felt it was cute to hear her love for him, that she wanted to get a raise out of him. 
But Jay only cared about how Hailey felt about him in the now. How felt for him. He said the words, and he was tired of the longing looks, when the blonde wasn’t looking. He’d follow her anywhere. And he wanted Hailey to believe in him. The softness in his tone now, as he watched her closely. His eyes shined as if he was the blissfully in love in the world. He was the one to catch her now. As the words spoken he wore that charming grin the female knew well. Before he turned into a sour expression at the fussing, now he knew she got that protective instinct, when he was exhausted on the ground bleeding out. But he wanted Hailey to be a caring partner, nut the fuss nurse. If he wanted to be fussed over, he would’ve stayed locked up in that damn hospital. Now he fought that urge to roll his eyes. 
“ Hey.. I’m all for the soft loving and caring, but please keep the fuss to a limit.” A stern expression rose as he brushed his lips softly against hers, surreal to be able to just brush his lips against hers whenever he felt like it.
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Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 4 months ago
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Jay was like any guy; he doesn’t like hearing about his partner? Girlfriends? Dating history? Honestly it was a toss up on what this feeling of love, intimacy meant for Hailey and myself. I was crazy about her; but I felt jealous knowing she was with Adam. But I was confident in how I felt about her; and how Hailey presumably felt about me. I was tired of being scared of getting hurt. Of only staring lingeringly letting her pass me by. I wanted to be with Hailey; my accident with a gun wound spoke it for me. And I meant it when I said, I didn’t care about Adam, I didn’t care if she remotely had feelings for my friend. Adam was a solid guy; he cared passionately about others. He had an attitude when he felt cornered helpless but wouldn’t anyone. I didn’t want a past relationship to stand in the way of the solid connection I felt now with Hailey. 
My features soften with pure love and care for the blonde. As she spoke, hearing the words was like a melting heart. At his own soul, and he swore his lips turned into a beaming smile. She loved him. When did it turn to love? Honestly it happened gradually and I felt like both of us fought it in the fear of getting hurt. The fear of losing a friendship, a partnership we trusted. As he shifted upward, his body ached at the movement but he had to. Hailey had her own demons. Her own family drama, people she ran from, scared to say such meaningful words to a man, I felt my chest swell up now. As I reached to cradle her cheek in the palm of my hand. My eyes shined with love for her. “ I feel touched that you feel comfortable to tell me those words. I’m sorry you’ve never felt a deep kind of love before, or felt scared to.” Pausing as his words turned gentler if that was even possible for Jay. A whisper. “ I promise, to be worth saying the words to, and we take it one step at a time. Your pace, even if that’s just us causally sitting here, holding hands or just basking in a sense of safety and comfort in each other.” 
Genuine, real for Hailey, he wasn’t scared or insecure in this moment, he just wanted to love her, hold her and make Hailey feel like she could trust him with her heart, in any aspect way she desired to.
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Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 4 months ago
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Jay had a moral compass code. He had always been a man of honor, the type of guy to hold others up on a pedestal, when he felt they earned it. When it came to Hailey, he had this care for her, and she was nosy, and annoyingly involved with his business from the very beginning of our partnership. And Jay was reeling from trust, from losing someone he loved. For being tossed aside, and he wasn’t prepared for Hailey Upton, her care, the tender way she looked at him. With concern, worry. Jay hid from himself, from her. But he also knew Adam, he was a friend which is why once upon a time Jay felt guilty when she ditched him for Adam, a night cap per say. And Jay was jealous, and he appreciated the blonde’s honesty now, wanting to be open. 
Jay had morals, and knew it was dishonest, and not okay to use someone. But he also was guilty of it at one time in his life or another; every human is. He wasn’t going to lose Hailey because of morals. His code when it came to trust, to work it was different. And he genuinely wasn’t hurt, she had no loyalty to me then, nor did Adam. Jay wouldn’t be able to justify himself if he held it against anyone. A almost amusement smile traced along his lips. As he kept her hand close to his face, his lips moved to press another single kiss to her palm. Before he lowered her hand down to rest on his lap. 
“ Hailey, thank you for wanting to tell me about Adam, we all know how crazy that man is about Kim, even if he too stubborn to say it, but like Atwater says hopefully down the line a third time is the charm for him and her..” He purposely kept that theme there, before he paused to add on. “ I love you, I think I’ve been too afraid to say for, a while. But I do. And I don’t care who you dated, if it was real or not. As long as this between us is true.” Jay was gentle with his words as his eyes met hers; an sincere tone. He loved the female, had for a while; and right now, he was in pain, and he wanted Hailey to stay. 
He was tired of running from his heart; his near deaths, his experiences on the job shouldn’t stop your heart from having passion for someone.
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Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 6 months ago
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We’re friends it hung loosely in the air. Because let’s be honest all of us in the intelligence unit were friends. We spent a lot of time together through the years. We counted on the other. But Jay wasn’t sitting there developing feelings for anyone but his partner; the last person he intended to fall for. And no he wasn’t saying a word to her face because Adam was the past. He understood getting caught up in the moment. 
But anyone who had a brain cell knew Adam was holding a torch for Kim, and I did kinda feel bad for Bailey now but considering she was holding him as a place holder for who she deeply wanted to be with Jay thought he could let it slide for now. He wasn’t going to sit here feeling wounded and holding grudges, she dated Adam, she hooked up with him. But I was who she said I love you to, now. A softened glaze found its way along his features now, as he held her hand in his grasp. “ That’s true, but I also know it probably wasn’t healthy of us to not say anything, I don’t want to hide from you.” An honest truth that was now listed in a whisper as my eyes met hers. 
I was letting it go; because it was us now; Hailey and myself; and I wanted to embrace it; I didn’t want to hide behind closed doors; she had a history and so did I so therefore what the hell? Leaning into her; I brought her palm to my lips to press a kiss to her palm as I uttered the words “ You mean a great deal to me too.” More than the blonde knew; I was nuts about her; but now we had to figure us out; new territory; for our partnership. A bond that felt unbreakable.
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@dontunderestimateme
Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 7 months ago
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The last thing Jay was trying to do was put guilt on Hailey; or to phrase it poorly. But it was what it was; She used Adam and Adam used her; but i also wasn’t present in their relationship which meant I couldn’t begin to understand the bond they had. I was just saying the words that slipped from my mouth. Was it jealousy? Probably but I also just tended to say the obvious. Jay was sat back against the comfort of his couch now; as he eyed Hailey with that cute sheepish grin of his. “ It may have started poorly, but you cared about him. I’m not judging.” I wanted to be clear; I wasn’t judging her for intentions; for being with Adam; he was a friend. A great guy. Jay just had his own demons to play with now. 
But he fell for Hailey independently, when he didn’t see it; until it was roped right in front of him. I didn’t need to hear the details; I appreciated the fact the blonde wanted to share it with me, wanted to be honest. But I also didn’t need the details of it. They fooled around, they slept together were involved we all got the hint. And I tried my hardest now to keep my features neutral, to ensure I was listening and not word vomiting in my mouth. I understood not wanting to ruin the friendship the partnership and at the end of the day our bond was important. As my fingers continued to trace along her knuckles soothingly as if a tenderness to it. “ I understand.” Because what could Jay say right now? He was jealous; but he also understood not wanting to ruin that bond that felt important to you. 
I wanted to move forward; I was going to heal and Hailey and I could leap into the love we admitted to sharing. “ We didn’t want to lose the important part of our lives.” It made sense to me; Jay slowly moved our connected hands onto his chest where his heart was; his eyes staring into her own. “ My heart feels the same.” I wanted Hailey to hold that reassurance she wasn’t on her own; our bond was the same; I was opening myself to her now; we felt on the same page; it was only us now.
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Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 8 months ago
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Jay could easily blame the heartful confessions on the injury. On the pain meds he was given to help with his recovery. Did he intend on letting it loose how he felt when he witnessed Hailey and Adam together the small whispers, the sneaking behind a closed door to have a word. Or the nights after a hard case all Jay wanted was to sit at the bar with her, to vent about the case the victims or the killer behind the incidents how it rocked him to have a drink with her. And her excuse that stung was letting him down easy. That she was going to grab a drink with Adam; a beer at the bar was our thing. It did feel like I was getting tossed aside; and I knew I had no right to feel jealousy, Hailey was my partner. She was my confide, but it stung and I believe that’s when I started to feel more for Hailey. 
But the threat of ruining our partnership or friendship I knew it was in my best interest, and hers to push it all the way down. By now Jay had leaned back against the couch with his hand dropping to her wrist to sooth over small movements over her wrist. She dated Adam because of me? An amusement grin played over his lips as he parted his lips to speak until he waited noting that the blonde wanted to explain. The case I got in over my head; too deep another repeat of injuries fired off in my head. And I nodded slowly understanding. I wasn’t judging, we all knew Adam he was harboring love for Kim despite the years that passed since the split. But I saw the admiring in his eyes when he glanced at Hailey; she may have used him but he did like her to an extent but I decided I didn’t need to rub salt on a possible wound. I understood being with someone in order to get over a girl you couldn’t find. You felt was untouchable. I understood. My fingers stopped the movement on her wrist in order to allow my fingers to move to her palm to grasp hold of her hand. 
“ In other words you used him, because you felt I wouldn’t like you? I know I’m tough around the edges Hails.. But I think if I had known it wasn’t off the table for us, we could’ve avoided wasting time..” Our job was hard demanding, injuries ensured; we could drop dead together; point was Jay found Hailey attractive, she understood his flaws his morals and it felt like using other people was a waste for our line of work. A soft smile ran over his lips as he glazed at her; as if she was all he could look at.
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Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 10 months ago
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Love was a crazy thing; it leaps up at you unexpectedly. It makes you crazy, it makes your heart pound, and let’s be honest i’m surprised the monitors at the hospital didn’t pick up on my attraction to Hailey because when she touched my hand I felt the pick up of my racing chest, the prickles of goosebumps that formed on my skin. But I was never prepared to say the words, I had the gears turning in my head that if Hailey didn’t feel the same way; our friendship our partnership would’ve been tainted. Jay was terrified of saying the words. The last person he felt in love with was Erin and she left him in the dust not even worth a goodbye. So yeah Jay had that reminder in his head. But the second he felt like he got on the blonde’s nerves, the second he felt she might actually leave him to tend to his own wounds, he blurted it out; because he was scared, but he meant it. He loves Hailey; and man to hear her say the words back instantly that fool of a lopsided grin hit his lips. He noted her eyes, and that’s why his fingers moved from the hold on her cheek to gently wiping with the back of his thumb the slight hint of tears that may threaten to fall. And he leaned forward and pressed a gentle kiss to her lips as a way of reassuring Hailey he was here. 
He was shot, he was wounded, the accident happened that scared her; that promoted this portion of an us, she was my best friend the only one who could handle a grumpy Jay, and to be honest he had no idea when it happened; when his guard had fallen down. But he was so in love with Hailey; and he felt he had to share some of his own emotions now, Leaning back from the kiss fingers slowly caressing tenderly against her face as he spoke in a whisper. 
“ I don’t know when it happened, Once second I was being broody with you, guards up blazing. He next you’re the only person I want to talk to after a rough call. I can admit I think it started when you were with Adam, when you started ditching our nightcaps to go get a drink with him. I felt jealousy, I wanted to be the one you get a drink with. I can admit that’s when the feelings started..” An honest retort from Jay; even now he felt vulnerable, he felt like we were meant to land here, in the others arms.
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Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 10 months ago
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Jay had fallen in love before. He had flirted with Erin a countless number of times, he was an amused person that did fall into the coy flirting nature. And that partnership had hurt him to where he felt he couldn’t repair that damage that was made. He remembered the first time Hailey and himself had been paired up together. Jay didn’t trust another partner so easily; not after Erin had tossed him aside when she found no use for him. And Hailey was a new face, even if he felt such a calmness around her. Hailey had a way of showing up for him when he was being pathetic and stubborn minded. He didn’t trust her until he felt she deemed herself worthy of it. 
And now he couldn’t imagine having another backup. He loved her; he tried to pinpoint when it occurred, when he felt the shift. Was it when she was sleeping around with Adam and he felt that twitch of jealousy? Or was it when push came to shove, our careers felt death upon us countless of times. And he felt like the person he wanted at his side was her. Was it the care behind her eyes? The way her touch sent tingles through his body. Jay told himself he wasn’t going to say the words. He was in love with his partner it almost felt like deja Vu because it had happened before. But this time he was terrified of uttering the words. Of letting the blonde know where his heart was. But at the thought of Hailey leaving him now, her body inches towards the door he folded. He didn’t want anyone else to take care of him. He stubborn a stubborn mull, he was awful when it came to his injuries, and the blonde was able to handle him as a friend? Or someone he loved rather than a caretaker. The second the words left his tongue he froze. He eyed her closely until she turned to face him. The words hung in the air a softness to his expression. “ I do. I love you.” He knew it was too late to take it back not that he wanted to. And when she came closer; he felt that goofy grin of his overcome his lips. He pressed a hand to her cheek tenderly “ You love me too.” He echoed the words lovingly as he brushed a kiss to her lips. 
For the first time.
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Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 1 year ago
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Jay Halstead was a simple pain in the ass. He didn’t like the idea of being fussed over. He didn’t want to be tended to. Of course the male was aware of the obvious. He was here because he his brother decided to let him loose. His brother decided to play nice and let him go on a long leash. But Hailey she was his partner; the person he’d turn to in his time of need. The person he’d want to hold him up if needed. 
The only person he’d allow to see himself vulnerable was with her. And yes Jay was an ass at times, and he was one to tell you he didn’t need to be taken care of. But when he said the words I didn’t ask her to stay because I needed you to take care of me. It wasn’t out of malicious, it wasn’t out of harm towards his partner. Our banter was what made him smile each day. The way Hailey argued back at him was what made him fight. He loved her; even at her worse. And right now at the thought of her leaving; of her grabbing her belongings in order to cut him loose it terrified him. Jay wanted Hailey here because he cared; because he loves her. Not to be a doctor towards him. 
But hearing her toughen up retort; he raised his own fear inside of him. He didn’t want to watch her leave, and he raised his eyes up at her own retorts. And he braced himself for the door that might slam next. She was Hailey she had put up with his mood swings. She had cared for him; she helped him into his jacket, she smiled at him which left him breathless, but as he tried to move from his spot. He couldn’t move his shoulder stung like no business. But his eyes watched the dirty blonde closely. “ Hailey, you don’t get it..” I started. We were partners; I thought the blonde would read between the lines. That she would be okay with what I was offering, But as I pulled myself into my own stand. I was wobbly at best; but I felt like Hailey was about to leave and not look back. 
I stood with my hand holding the edge of the armrest of the couch. “ I love you. That’s why I wanted you to stay with me. I care for you, I want you to be the one to tend to me but not be a nurse.” Saying the words aloud it scared me to no end; but hearing the click of the door; I felt like I had no choice but to say the words. I love you; I did, and even if Hailey left; I’d know I was an honest man.
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Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 1 year ago
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Jay Halstead was never the guy that tended to ease into being helped. It had always felt like an uphill battle. He was his worse critic. He was the guy that enjoyed doing the saving, as for him being injured, he liked to prefer himself as a grumpy ass. But it was Hailey and she knew how to handle his grumpy ass, which is why he was being kind,  he was allowing her to assist with his jacket, with the food. Not that he didn’t have a winning personality to charm her. But he also only had one arm to move, he doubted he’d be helpful. 
Hailey meant well, she obviously cared about him, our partnership was important to me. Jay didn’t want to make the blonde feel unwanted. If he desired to have any company it was hers. She’s who he’d want aiding in his discomfort. As the male settled down into the softness of cushions, he listened for the movement in the kitchen. A charming grin played at his lips. Noting Hailey knew where he kept the plates, where his extra water bottles were, where his medication cabinet was; the latch on top above the counters. It was as if this was a second home to her. It made his chest swell up. As quickly as she turned his face moved to the TV screen. Her feet approached as he heard her hint of fussing over him, Jay knew when to put his foot down. As the persisting ache in his arm came, he gracefully took the bottle from her hands with a brush of his fingers. And he popped the medication into his mouth with ease. Water opened as he swallowed the liquid that drowned the pills down. “ Thank you.” 
I meant it; I felt the ease of a plate hit my lap, as I dropped the bottle of water down onto the end table, and I picked up his fork to dip into the contents of his food. His expression drawn out as he narrowed his gaze on Hailey. “ Hailey please..” Don’t start fussing over me, Jay didn’t feel like he had to say the words. “ All I need is this game, to eat and you sitting next to me relaxing, I can handle a injuried arm. I didn’t ask you to stay to look over me.” I didn’t wanted her company, and if I needed help I’d ask; and let her play nurse if that’s what Hailey wanted. 
Point was; this wasn’t a nurse visit; I wanted her here with me always.
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@dontunderestimateme
Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 1 year ago
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Our thing; it had. Jay knew the way Hailey and himself trusted each other. He was hesitate at first when she become his partner; only because of the turmoil that Erin left him in when she ghosted him. He had trust issues. He felt like he once had to keep Hailey at arms length. But now he couldn’t imagine doing his everyday life without her. She was a compass in the dark. She was an achor for her; and at the hospital he realized his need to hold her close, to let her aid him in his darkness times. We understood and backed each other up. 
“ My Partner. Always,” A noble nod of his head with a playful wink from his eye. He wasn’t flirting he was simply showing his Jay Halstead charm. He wanted Hailey to know he recognized her. That he appreciated the way she helped lift him up. Especially when he was an annoying pain the ass; after getting shot and injuried. All that to say Jay definitely wasn’t going to be an easy patient. As he stepped down from the car, he knew he was hurting; the persistent ache in his arm, the stiffness on his neck due to the sling he was forced to wear to keep his the slint in place to help heal his shoulder. It was a nice comfort of silence as the pair winded the stars and up to the level where he lived. We had spent countless nights looking over reports, being the ones to glance over the others written reports to ensure each case aligned with the other. Or the normal us just hanging out drinking a beer at the other’s place. It was normal for us to bask in the other’s company. It’s why Jay trusted the blonde to sniff into his pocket and grab hold of his keys. As he watched her with ease; the female had inserted the key into the lock and let the pair inside. Jay was dragging shoes against the floorboards, as he listened for the closing of the door, and lock before he turned to face Hailey knowing her; she was about to aid in his jacket. Jay normally would insist on taking care of himself; but as we know from the hospital he was struggling with the injuried shoulder. Therefore he allowed Hailey to assist with his coat before the coat was hung on the jacket stand. With ease he made his way over to the couch where he slowly plopped himself down. He wasn’t in the mood to fight; to be the one to be grumpy and insist on doing things himself. He glanced over to the blonde in the kitchen, she looked comfortable at ease. As if being in my apartment, roaming my cabinets for plates was normal; made for her. And I had to smile to myself; timing was key; and for right now we worked; as we were. 
Noting the milkshakes in front of him; the male had to laugh. “ I don’t mind if I do indulge in my shake first.” Leaning forward the male grasped hold of his straw and took a sip. “ Just as good as I expected.” He noted as he reached for the remote a baseball game would be on; within minutes the announcers were on roaring about a play. Noting the pain his body was in; he did glance up to Hailey from his view on the couch. " Tylenol please."
Us; as one; comfortable; Jay was lucky to have found that safe place; for an us.
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@dontunderestimateme
Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 1 year ago
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Jay paid attention. He had spent enough time with Hailey over the years to pick up on her ticks. To pick up on what she did when she felt no one was looking, the case files, the way her eyes were glued to each word; it’s what made Hailey a good detective. Jay also just had the tenacity to keep his eyes on her when she was peering down on the paperwork. We had a system we either wrote down the notes together; or whoever solved the case was the one who signed off on it. Jay liked Haily; he may not of had a clear head of how deeply he cared or the fact he was absolutely in love with her, until today. 
But he paid attention, that charming smile of his worn down across his lips. He noticed the way she smiled, it made her eyes light up, as I dared one last glance in her direction. “ I also just know you Hailey, just like I know you absolutely have picked up on my own things I do when I feel no one is paying attention. “ It was you and me, it’s how I wanted it to be. But that fear of hurting our partnership was in my mind; it was enough to force me to freeze each time I thought of saying the words; those three words that inched onto my tongue. Eyes moved to the glass window as I rested my head against the window; knowing each movement; the turns your car made; I wasn’t surprised when the vehicle inched into a parking spot. Eyes shifted noting the dark building. I with ease moved in my seat as my good arm was able to click the seatbelt loose as I was preparing to leave the car. I also knew the blonde, I was able to offer a smile as she inched towards my door. She wasn't being overbearing wanting to help me, because I could be grumpy when I wanted to be. 
“ Better you than Will.” Although I trusted Hailey with my life, I slowly stepped down to the pavement with a small groan as the shift of my wounded shoulder the slight ache that formed. Jay led the way to the lobby of his building, the quietness as we took the small flight of stairs upstairs until we reached my door, “ Can you?” I asked as I shifted my jacket pocket where the set of keys for the door were; if i attempted to move I knew I’d whine and Jay was not going to show weakness not in this moment; not wanting to worry Hailey with his state.
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@dontunderestimateme
Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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soldierprotect · 1 year ago
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It made a swarm of butterflies form in the pit of his stomach when he heard her answer that she did know him well. It wasn’t surprising it was Hailey, we’ve been parters and friends for what felt like years now. She knew when I only needed a friend to listen when a tough case occurred. She knew when I needed was silence, when I needed a distraction. She had my back when I felt at my lowest. And after the bullet; after the setback of my shoulder I was feeling grateful to have her here to mend to my pain. I knew Hailey even if I uttered the word I’m fine she would refuse to leave my side. 
And I did counter to her owe response that I did know her. She was protective, she was caring and also harbored her own fears. And I was scared myself to say the few words that lingered on my mind. The few words I ached to say; what if a close call happened? And I never said it. I love you. And not in a atta girl kind of way. But I felt now wasn’t the time or place, I rather settle for a partner in her than to feel her slip away. And I let that grin play at the coerners of my lips. “ I do know you. I know that you love to do crosswords on your down time, you love to glance over each case file until you understand the reason behind why the murder did it.” 
The blonde took it personally, and i felt it in her. Jay sat in the seat as he felt the movement of the car, his route to his own apartment in view. Jay was difficult to handle when he was injured therefore to say the blonde was going to have to get her hands dirty; enough to handle a grumpy Jay at times. Tilting his gaze to meet her own; he uttered with a shake of his head. “ I think you have it covered, you definitely have yourself prepared to handle me for a few days.” I aired out teasingly.
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@dontunderestimateme
Jumping into the line of fire was Jay’s thing. He was a protector at heart. He was the man that was rough around the edges. He had his guard up; it took time for him to lower his own force field. It took time for him to want to let anyone in. After he got burned with Erin he didn’t trust easily. And when he instantly got paired up with Hailey it made sense that he was on the fence unsure of her; of what she’d bring to the table. He liked her; she was feisty not afraid to look out for you. Even when Jay was telling her no, even when he told her to back off; she took his insults with a gain of salt. She took his push away like nothing. But the day she told him off; the day he witnessed her fight back against him was the day he respected her. Partners fight for each other; we protect regardless if it’s what the other wants. He was afraid she’d leave, afraid she’d take another job and not say a word. Not that Hailey owed him anything because we were only partners and friends. But I saw through her own scars; the ones that ran deep she tried her hardest to hide. I never asked because it never concerned me. But I also cared enough about her to want the blonde to stay. 
You could say my accident; near death experience had opened my eyes. It had always been right in front of me. The woman I wanted to love, the girl I was in love with. I’d follow her blindly. I’d sacrifice myself for her each and every time. I felt the rang of goosebumps at the brush of our hands, at the brush of our hips nudging each other. I felt jealous when she was out with Adam, I had brushed how I felt off for so long. That now it felt inevitable to say the words, And for a second when I looked at the blonde I felt the words at the tip of my tongue. I wanted to say it but then I reminded myself Hailey wasn’t just a partner but a friend it could jeopardize our whole relationship, the way the unit worked if she rejected me. And Jay Halstead never cared for rejection until now; and that’s why instead he kept his lips tightly closed. Instead he realized he rather have a friend than to lose her completely. 
Making his way to her awaited car; he let Hailey be the one to ensure he settled into the passenger car safely, using his good arm he managed to buckle himself inside. Once he was situated, the male had leaned his head back against the cushioned seats. He heard the car move; and he heard her; and that’s why his eyes had drawn on over to the blonde, there was no way he’d ever let our roles be reversed. “ I’d rather be the one being taken care of than you be hurt. Hails..I can manage some pain but if you ever got caught in the crossfire, I’d be the one to take care of you, It’s what we do.” Always; our thing of being there for each other. A soft tender smile landed on the corners of his lips. As we neared the stop light leading closer to her apartment; the mention of burgers and fries; now that was something to die for. I felt my stomach growling at the thought of food. 
“ Definitely that burgers and fries place near your apartment.” Yes he’s spent a night here and there looking over case files it was normal for us; but we had place we liked; again we were friends; and with time perhaps courage to be more.
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