I had this idea today and didn't want to let it go to waste. Plus I end my two week vacation tomorrow and return to work so this is my last Hooah! I will continue to update all my stories so do not fear..it just may be a few days. Please let me know what you think of this idea. I really like the potential with this one and I'm excited to continue it for you guys if you show me you like it..Review please!

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When Being Friends Isn't Enough

Chapter 1:Princess Leia

Jay tapped his foot impatiently as he sipped on his beer, "Hey, Princess Leia, are you going o be ready any time soon? Jessie said she already has a table and your, ah, mystery man is there also" He called from Erin's living room as he waited for her to emerge from the bathroom.

This was the first double-date he had with Erin and he was uncharacteristically nervous. Jay shook his head and silently laughed to himself unknowingly talking out loud, "Why are you nervous you idiot..you've been seeing Jessie for two months now, there's nothing to be nervous about..unless I'm nervous because, " Jay couldn't finish his thoughts before being abruptly interrupted by Erin's bedroom flying open.

"You know, I really don't see why I have to go on this stupid double date! I told Jessie I'm not into that thing…and were you talking to yourself again?" Erin sucked in a deep breath as she finished her mini-rant and placed her hands on her hips. It didn't help that she was wearing the world's tightest dress that showed way too much cleavage, too much legs and even had an open back. Erin just wanted to put on some sweats and relax after a long week but of course Jay had begged her to go out with him and his girlfriend. Erin scrunched her nose at the thought of having to sit through an entire night of watching Jay and Jessie play house.

Jay immediately turned upon hearing Erin's door fly open and unconsciously took in a breath. Wow, was all he could think as he let his eyes travel up and down Erin. She looked completely gorgeous. She always looked amazing but he'd only seen her done up that one other time at her high school reunion that they never actually made it to. Jay shook his head as he scolded himself for staring freakishly long at Erin.

"Well about fucking time princess. And for the record, you agreed to this date remember? Jessie spent a lot of time planning it so you are going even if I have to drag your ass there kicking and screaming." Jay ended as he grabbed his dress coat off her couch.

Erin sighed heavily as she grabbed her clutch purse from her kitchen counter pointing it in her hand at Jay, "Fine, but you remember this next time I need a favor…I don't see why Jessie wanted to set me up with this guy so bad anyway. You so owe me for this. Oh, and you are paying for the movie this Friday…and the snacks…and anything else that might strike my fancy" She added as she smiled fully, briskly walking around her counter to her front door where Jay waited.

"But if this is a nightmare, I'm bailing and coming back here for pizza and beer, I already can't breathe in this fucking dress." Erin complained as she adjusted her dress.

Jay wiggled his eyebrows at Erin, "Why not just take it off now, I promise I won't protest," Jay finished with a sheepish smile.

Erin narrowed her eyes at Jay as she slapped him on the arm, "Watch it Halstead, or you won't be my plus one at the next game…you know I have Saturday night tickets to the Blackhawks game and who knows…maybe I will end up taking this…What did Jessie say his name was again?" Erin asked referring to her blind date.

Jay frowned slightly at the thought of her taking someone else. "Josh, for the hundredth time. Okay Okay, I'll be on my best behavior." Jay sighed as he offered his arm to Erin, "Common my lady, your chariot awaits," Jay smiled deliberately showing his teeth.

Erin raised one eyebrow at him as she hooked her arm with his, "Dream on Casanova," Erin purred as she leaned in close to Jay breathing in his ear, "But you still aint driving" Erin finished with a chuckle as she sneakily retrieved his car key's from his pocket and was already heading out the door. Erin didn't even look back as she yelled, "Lock the door would you!" Erin briskly walked down the hall of her apartment leaving Jay standing in her doorway.

Jay frowned slightly to himself as he tried to gain his composure. Jay's body had just had an involuntary response to Erin being so close and he was slightly flustered. Jay groaned as he repeated to himself in his head, 'that is your best friend, that is your best friend.. and you have a girlfriend so fucking get it together Halstead.'

Jay clenched his jaw and rubbed the side of his face with both hands as he heavily sighed. It must just be the stress and everything from the week he told himself. Jay shook himself out of his thoughts realizing Erin was waiting at the end of the hall with a very impatient look on her face and Jessie had already sent him five texts asking where he was. Jay quickly locked Erin's bottom lock to her door and jogged after her. "Hey but seriously, thanks for coming tonight. Jessie has been bugging me to set you up with this guy for weeks. He's supposedly some super-cop from the sixteenth district." Jay finished catching his breath as opened the door for Erin.

"Yeah whatever, I'm just going for the free meal Halstead..and to get Jessie off my back." Erin sighed as she took Jay's arm once again walking to his car. "But you definitely owe me for this one." Erin winked as she got into the driver's seat of Jay's car.

Jay buckled his seatbelt looking over to Erin, "Oh definitely" He answered with a teasing smile.

Thoughts? Comments? Concerns? Musings? Please review. Next chapter, the double date. I have many ideas on where to take this and the Linstead will most likely be gradual but never worry…we will get there :).