You looked so beautiful standing there.
You took my breath away.
I watched.
Smug.
As you walked across the room.
Men's heads turning to watch.
As you glided past.
But I was the lucky one.
Funny how I never thought of myself as lucky.
Not til you came along.
I can still remember the light caught your hair.
As you crossed the dance floor.
For a moment you looked as if you were surrounded by fire.
Then you reached me and said. "Hello James."
"James Bond Jr."
You gave me that nickname when we first became partners.
5 years ago.
I pretended to get annoyed about it,
But I was secretly pleased.
No-one had ever cared enough to give me a nickname before.
I had always been a loner.
You changed that
You made me see a new side of myself.
A new Clayton Webb.
I remember that night in Vegas.
The hotel got our reservations mixed up.
We ended up sharing a bed.
I woke up at 4am to find you in my arms.
Head on my chest, fast asleep.
I can't begin to tell you what the did to me.
But I think you know.
You've always been there for me.
Sometimes just a smile...an encouraging nod.
"Partners share things" You said.
I've never had a partner I trusted.
Hell, I'd never really trusted anyone.
Until I met you.
Now tonight is another Nato Ball.
You're back .
After an 11 month deep cover assignment away from me.
worried about you every day you were gone.
Worried I'd never see you again.
Worried 'The Company' would leave you behind.
But you're home safe and sound.
We've just pulled up and you've given me a killer smile.
You look beautiful tonight, the black dress suits you.
Your hair looks good falling down your back in red waves.
God, I want to kiss you.
But, instead, I take your hand and we walk in.
We meet other 'Company' people and make small talk.
I hand you a champagne flute and our fingers touch briefly.
You smile softly at me.
Your eyes twinkling.
I look away, embarrased
Sometimes it's as if you know what I'm thinking.
I wonder what's going on inside your head.
Rabb and MacKenzie walk over
Rabb is checking you out.
I silently pray.
Hoping you wont fall for his 'fly-boy' smile.
I introduce you as my partner.
They look...surprised.
You say something about being payed lot for working with me.
They laugh.
Rabb gives you that Billion Killowat smile.
You smile politely at him and start talking to Mac,
I give Rabb a small smile of triumph.
He raises his eyebrows at me in question
He wants to know more about you, I can tell.
I ignore him.
You catch my eye and give me a wink.
You knew!
All along, you knew I was worried.
Later, the music starts up.
I ask you to dance.
You want to take a walk.
We move outside.
It's cool and I offer you my jacket.
You smile.
Saying you have a better idea.
You stand in front of me.
Wrapping your arms around my waist.
'No need for us both to be cold' you say.
I can smell your perfume.
Gardenia's
The one I bought for you in Paris
I can feel the heat of your body.
I can't wait anymore.
I lean down and kiss you.
Softly.
I'm worried you'll turn away.
But you don't.
You kiss me back.
Surrender.
I pull away.
We part.
You rest your head on my chest.
You ask me why I waited so long to kiss you.
I answer truthfully.
I was afraid.
You smile and reach up to kiss me again.
Your arms are around my neck.
My arms hold you close to me.
I'm in love with you
But I can't say it.
People that love in our line of work, die quickly.
And I don't want to lose you.
But if I say nothing.
I could lose you anyway.
And you'd never know that I love you.
So, I take a chance.
I tell you.
And your eyes fill with tears.
I'm confused.
You see that and laugh.
You love me too, you say.
You always have.
I chuckle.
The tears are 'good' tears.
We stand in the moonlight.
Savouring the moment.
You want to get out of here.
You don't care where we go.
As long as it's together.
Later that night, you're lying in my arms, fast asleep.
It feels right to have you here.
For the first time in 11 months.
I can sleep knowing you're safe.
G'night Clay'
You whisper softly.
Your head rest comfortably on my chest.
Your fingers entwined with mine.
I'm happy I realise.
And it's all because of you.
I smile to myself.
I know that unlike all those other nights.
When I lay dreaming restlessly about you.
Tomorrow when I wake.
You'll be right here in my arms.
Where You Belong.