#I'd even venture to say it's nowhere near the peak of its popularity 13-14 years ago

[guiltyhearts]

I saw the Year of the OTP challenge last year and was inspired by the prompts to attempt it myself. Unfortunately I wasn't able to commit to the challenge all the way through and only have a couple of drafts to show for it. I took the challenge as a way to re-acquaint myself with an old ship of mine: Klema. So here is this drabble based on the February prompt: "if i kiss you, will you shut up?"

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“This is why, Detective Skye, you need to look into this man again," He said.

“Prosecutor Gavin," she intoned with only a light mocking tone. "I have already gone over this: we searched the perp’s home, we interviewed his neighbors, they didn’t clearly see when he came back home on the night of the incident.”

“But the defense is going to hone in on that and come up with a way to lambast the case. And if they do that, I’m afraid blame is going to fall on you.”

“On me?!” 

“Yes, our case should be airtight. And we know that the defendant is guilty. You can’t give them any opening.”

"It's your case!"

"Based on your investigation."

“If I kiss you, will you shut up?”

Klavier blinked and said nothing. 

Ema was smug as she continued. “Wow, just the suggestion of it was enough.”

“Ema,” Even amidst the bickering, the sound of her name was a tender note from his mouth, like it was the answer to all his questions. “That is not fair. That only worked one time. The first time, in fact.”

“But you still keep talking.”

Klavier’s eyes crinkled in amusement and affection. “All the more reason for you to try again.” 

Ema rolled her eyes and sighed heavily, a show of resignation at the man’s 'reasoning'. Still, the hand that reached for his lapels was gentle. She leaned in closer, and before Klavier’s eyes shut close he saw the corners of her mouth twitch upwards, giving him a smile to kiss.