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To: 5-0 Task Force

From: smcgarrett

Subject: The Great ShakeOut

Please be informed that the 5-0 Task Force will be observing the Great ShakeOut on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 10:16 a.m. At this time, there will be an earthquake drill. Please Stop, Drop, and Take Cover under the nearest desk or table. Please visit .org for more information

Lt. Cmdr Steven J. McGarrett

Commander, 5-0 Task Force

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Detective Danny Williams read the email in amazement. "Seriously, Steve? An earthquake drill?"

"There are earthquakes in Hawaii all the time. Daily, in fact," Steve replied.

"Yes, but you can't feel them. I mean, when was the last major earthquake in Hawaii?"

"Sunday, October 15, 2006," Steve replied smugly.

"Oh." Danny was mollified. "Still, I don't see why we have to have a drill. Stop, Drop, and Take Cover. I mean, that's pretty straightforward."

"Safety first, Danno."

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At 10:10 a.m. on October 16, Steve wandered into Danny's office, ostensibly to ask a question. Danny kept waiting for him to get to the point, but he never did. Instead, he kept looking at his watch.

"Shouldn't you get back to your office for this all-important earthquake drill?" Danny asked pointedly.

"Nah, I got time," Steve said, and continued to ramble on about nothing Danny could make sense out of.

At precisely 10:16, the alarm on Steve's watch went off. He broke off mid-sentence a shouted, "Earthquake! Everybody take cover!" Chin and Kono obediently ducked under the smart table. Danny didn't move. "Take cover, Danno," Steve prompted.

Danny rolled his eyes. "Okay, fine, but I still think this is stupid." He dropped down and crawled under his desk. Suddenly, another large body squeezed in next to his. "Hey, what do you think you're doing?"

"Taking cover, Danny," Steve explained patiently.

"Take cover under your own desk!" Danny nudged Steve, trying to get him to move, but the SEAL refused to budge.

"You're supposed to take cover under the nearest surface. What if this was a real earthquake? I wouldn't have time to get back to my desk."

"But it's not a real earthquake!" Danny nudged him again. "Go on, go to your own office."

"No." Steve looked at Danny, and there was something unreadable in his expression. Danny shifted uncomfortably. Really, he did not need Steve crammed under his desk with him. Steve was a little too close. Close enough to kiss. Danny shut down that thought immediately.

As if reading his mind, Steve leaned forward, closing the distance between them and brushing his lips softly against Danny's. Danny jerked back in surprise and banged his head on the underside of the desk. "What was that for?"

Steve looked disappointed. "Don't you want me to kiss you, Danny?"

"I didn't say that," Danny protested. "It's just I didn't expect. . ." The rest of his sentence was lost as Steve kissed him again, harder this time. Danny found himself kissing back.

"Hey, Boss," Kono's voice interrupted them. "Is the Great ShakeOut over yet?"

Steve broke the kiss. "Yeah, it's over!" He shouted back.

Danny leaned in for another kiss. "Actually, I think it's just beginning."

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A/N: The Great ShakeOut is a real earthquake preparedness drill. It's centered in California, but other places observe it, including 3 entities in Honolulu. Don't know if HPD was one of them, though. ;)