~You're the One That I Want~

Chapter 2

There was a silence between them again. Sharon broke off their intense connection and focused on the corn stalk she fidgeted with at her side. For a city girl who bought her food ready for consumption at a grocery store, she was fascinated with nature and the whole growing process. She just never got a chance to get away from her busy life. Suddenly the winds picked up and she watched the tall stalks sway around them. As the breeze grew stronger, Sharon dropped the brittle husk and shivered. Instinctively, Andy wrapped his arms around her and pulled her back up against his chest. He clasped his hands across her stomach and she quickly rested her cold fingers on top of them. She leaned her head back against his shoulder and snuggled deeper into his hold. Immediately, she was sheltered in his warmth and let out a contented sigh.

They spent a few minutes absorbed in each other, conscious only of the wind rustling through the cornfield and the synchronized ebb and flow of their own breaths. Eventually, he slowly turned her around. When Andy raised an eyebrow, she knew he was done waiting for her to explain, so she gave him a hint. "At first that night all I could think about was how I got myself into those tight-fitting black leather pants. Or rather how Gavin convinced me to get myself into them. Then later, after seeing you, my thoughts were consumed with you."

Andy smirked because he instantly knew which Halloween she was recalling. "Oh, I remember that night perfectly, it was unforgettable. You were unforgettable. The way those leather pants hugged every curve, the sparkle in your beautiful green eyes, the lilt in your voice and when you laughed you cocked your head to the side just so." He ran his finger softly along her jaw bone. "Every image of you and our conversations throughout the night have been ingrained in my mind. All I could think about was how I wanted to get you out of those tight-fitting black leather pants."

She backed out of his arms. "You did not!" Sharon looked shocked and didn't believe it. How could she when they were still basically enemies back then.

"Yes, I sure did. Though I'll admit I never thought it would actually happen years down the road." Andy was relieved that she didn't regret being there. He was happy she thought about that Halloween just like he did and it had affected her the same way.

"When you looked surprised at my outfit and called me Sandy, you have no idea how much I wanted to say, 'tell me 'bout it stud." Sharon's face grew red as she admitted thinking about Andy like that.

He faked being taken-back at her confession. "Well, well, well, don't tell me even Miss Sandy Goody-two-shoes had a thing for a fellow colleague?"

This time Sharon shrugged, "Hey, there is nothing wrong with following the rules and obeying laws. I will confess that you were irresistible as Danny, and are even more so as Andrew Flynn."

At her words, he pulled her to him and held her tighter. He nosed her hair aside and left a trail of kisses down the part of her neck that was exposed over her coat collar. Leaning back Andy acknowledged, "You are quite irresistible too. I'd say, Rulebook Raydor you make the perfect Sandy."

Acting offended, Sharon told him, "Oh, I'll have you know there is something you don't know about me. In high school, I tried out for the part of Rizzo." At Andy's robust laugh, she added sternly, "Honestly, I did! Alright, so it was on a dare from my friends. They said I needed to do something out of my comfort zone, 'be daring, they said. It will be fun, they said.' Of course…" Sharon gave him a half smile in defeat, "I ended up getting the part of Sandy."

"I suppose they knew who you were destined to be," Andy smirked remembering well that night so many years ago. He relived it in his dreams many times. His body heated up thinking about it. "Guess if you would have said Sandy's 'tell me 'bout it stud' line, I would have had to say Danny's line too, which happens to be the truth in real life." His voice lowered and deepened as he said, "I've got chills they're multiplyin' and I'm losin' control, 'cause the power you're supplying. It's electrifying."

As his hands ran up and down her sides Sharon could feel the heat inside her core building. "Hmmm," Sharon pulled Andy still closer to her, saying softly, "I can't believe I told you that you better shape up. Implying as the musical goes that I needed a man, which was true, I really did need a certain man, but it was all too soon and I was still a married woman. Who for some reason was trying to make it work with Jack, but he has nothing to do with our relationship." She leaned in and kissed him then smiled as she said, "my heart is set on you and to my heart, I must be true. There's nothing left, nothing left for me to do. You're the one that I want."

"Yes, you did tell me I'd better shape up. You were probably the only one brave enough to say it to my face, but by that time, I had already privately been cleaning myself up. I'll never forget that night. I got to spend it dancing and getting to know the dreaded head of IA. I was probably the envy of every man in that room." At her skeptical look, Andy confirmed, "oh, believe me, I was. There wasn't one man and probably a few women there too that didn't find you brilliant at your job and beautiful too. Your reputation alone kept almost all the whole LAPD in line. They knew if they got out of line they would have to visit your office. Now that I think of it, maybe that's why I subconsciously got into trouble?" Andy gave her a lopsided grin, "guess it was my way of being able to see you. Can I blame my bad-boy act on you?"

She rolled her eyes and firmly said, "No. We are all responsible for our own actions and," Sharon smiled, "I do like your actions. You are definitely the one that I want." Andy brought out the funnier, lighter side in her. It took a long time for her to see that life didn't have to be so rigid and set in stone. He taught her to stop and enjoy these moments and not stress over things she couldn't control.

He smiled. He liked it when Sharon was flirtatious. He knew it wasn't easy for her, which made her even more endearing to him than she knew. He was ever grateful that she chose him to be with. They helped each other in so many ways. Andy realized that it was an equal balance. "That night was when you became more human to me, not the person who was trying to make our jobs harder. There was a spark in your eyes as you talked about everything. I could see you were passionate about your job and that got me wondering what other things you could be passionate about." He kissed her tenderly then let his hands travel the path his hungry eyes were taking. When both stopped at her hips he groaned, "you are the one I want too and I can't wait to get you home and out of these tight-fitting jeans."

Sharon gasped as she looked around, "Andy!"

Laughing at her shocked face he asked, "What? Embarrassed? Nobody heard me."

"No, it's not that. I like when you flirt with me." She leaned and kissed him, to assure him. "It's just…" She looked down and ran her hands along her thighs, "my jeans aren't that tight, are they?"

He didn't answer her, just took her hand again and gently pulled her deeper into a quiet dead-end section of the maze out of the way of the fall crowd. As they heard the voices around them fade into the distance, Andy spun Sharon around by looping their joined hands over her head and with the momentum he backed her up against the corn stalks. Before he let her ask the question he could see forming in her eyes, Andy kissed her. They were deepening their kiss when they heard a giggle. It was a split-second warning before something or someone launched into Andy's legs, causing his knees to buckle instantly. He instinctively held on tighter to Sharon. He didn't want to fall on her, but he was losing the battle with a seven-year-old clinging to both his legs, laughing saying, "Ha, I found you, Grandpa."

It was Sharon's quick thinking that saved all three of them from tumbling into the corn stalks and having Andy flat out on the ground twice in one day. As he was falling against her, Sharon braced her legs and pushed in the opposite direction. When they were all steady on their feet Andy said gratefully, "Thank you. That would have been one huge dust-up."

They heard Nicole calling out from their not so secluded corner, "there you two are, we all thought you had gotten lost." Still wrapped in each other's arms, they jumped apart as if they were guilty of something worse than an engaged couple kissing.

Andy could only hop back since Zack was still hugging his knees. As he whispered, "we were lost intentionally…" Sharon's cheeks were visibly red. He wasn't sure if it was the chill in the air, the embarrassment of being caught in the heat of the moment, or if it was real heat warming her face and body. They locked eyes for an instant. It was only an instant, but it was long enough to see her once sparkling green eyes were now darkened with desire. As he heard her let out a low moan, he was sure the glow on her face was caused by a need only he could satisfy. He smiled knowingly because he felt the same way. Andy winked at her as he said louder, "we are lost… lost in each other."

There was a collective groan then laughter from the adults that had now gathered behind them. It was Nicole that recovered enough to ask. "Really, dad? That works for you, Sharon?"

The woman in question couldn't answer because she was laughing too. When a snort laugh escaped her, Sharon's eyes widened and suddenly it was quiet. It was as if the wind stopped, the birds weren't chirping, even the boys didn't utter sound. Andy used this moment to save his fiancé and took charge. He tapped the outside of her hand, and without looking, she automatically turned it around and they intertwined their fingers. Spinning around he started to address his family. He squeezed Sharon's hand as he looked at their faces. It was the family she had helped get back for him and by that gave them a chance to grow into something that had been missing in him for a long time. Andy cleared his throat and quelled his emotions, then spoke loudly, "Ok, it seems Sharon and I have found a dead-end, so has anyone found how to get out of this maze? I for one need to get home, have some dinner, and get to bed. I'm sure the kids do too."

Zack finally let go of Andy's legs and asked curiously, "Grandpa, do you have an early bedtime too?"

Andy ruffled up the boy's hair as he replied. "I do when I get in trouble." He winked at Sharon then whispered to her, "Am I in trouble? Do I have to go to bed early tonight?"

She swayed closer to Andy and bumped his shoulder with hers as she quietly responded, "Oh, you will be if you keep this up."

In his lieutenant voice, Andy called out, "alright, let's get moving. Seth, you are in charge of getting us out of here"

Sharon was grateful to Andy for the distraction, especially when everyone started giving their advice on how to get out of the maze, she squeezed his hand and smiled at him. Now they were following along as Seth proudly led them to the exit without another wrong turn. As Nicole came up beside her, Sharon released Andy's hand and held her arms out to indicate that she'd relieve the young woman of the little one in her arms. Getting the bundle settled, she smiled down at the baby, big brown eyes that were so like her mother's and grandfather's, looked up at her. Leaning closer to her soon to be step... no, Nicole truly felt like a daughter to her, Sharon said, "she a beautiful baby and so sweet." With a whisper, she added, "Oh, and Nicole, the answer to your question earlier is yes. Andy's cheesy lines always work for me." Not waiting for a reaction, she took a step closer to her fiancé and they continued on with his arm around her waist.

They drove back to town and had a lively dinner. The boys were excited that they found the way out of the maze and especially had fun rubbing it in that Grandpa Andy and Grandma Sharon were lost. Tonight, was the first time she became Grandma Sharon. Her eyes welled up with tears when it first rolled off Seth's tongue, then Zach's… as if it had always been. They said their goodnights and each family headed to their homes.

Later that night, but not too late since as Zack asked earlier, Andy did, in fact, earn an early bedtime that night, which the couple was both grateful for. As they laid wrapped up in each other's arms, Andy whispered in the dark bedroom, "Sharon, by the way, I happen to think that your jeans fit just right. Though, I prefer them where they are now."

"Andy?" She sounded confused. "My pants are on the floor, where you threw them after you took them off me, and I may add that was as soon as our front door closed."

"Exactly! You just made my point. As I said I prefer them off of you." He slid his hand under the covers and over her bare backside, making her breath catch.

After recovering from his touch Sharon couldn't help but laugh and roll her eyes. "You are lucky I do adore your cheesiness." She snuggled in deeper to his side and laid her head on his chest.

His hand slowly moved across her smooth skin making its way to her waist. Andy pulled her closer and held her tight against him, not wanting to ever let her go. "You do know that I'll spend the rest of my lifetime keeping you satisfied and proving that your faith in me is justified."

She sighed contently, "and you do know that I'm sure down deep inside, you're the one that I want."

~The end~

A/N: Again thank you to lissianne for trying to catch all my errors and for sprinkling in her creative magical words.

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