FanFiction_FloridaHeat1


	FLORIDA HEAT Author: RPcrazy Category: DRR Rating: NC-17 smut, casefile Keywords: Doggett, Reyes, smut, romance, Follmer, casefile Disclaimer: The characters of Doggett, Reyes and Follmer are the only things here that are not mine. Summary: In the hot Florida Keys on an undercover, unexciting, long winded case Agents Doggett and Reyes find themselves making their own type of heat under their own kind of covers. Reader award <img src="http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5001/FloridaHeatReader.JPG" Chapter One �Do you think these guys are onto us?� Reyes stifled a yawn and pressed back into the passenger car seat. �Too right they�re onto us but we were told to catch these guys out no matter how long it takes.� Doggett wound down the window letting the warm evening Florida Keys breeze wash over their cramped bodies. �Look John! Their lights are on, they keep looking out the window. No way will they leave the house tonight.� Reyes stretched her body as far as the constraints of the vehicle would allow and then settled back into the previous posture. �How about you get some sleep, I�ll go first watch.� �I�m not sure that will work Monica,� Doggett kept his gaze trained on the suburban house as he spoke. �Of all the stake outs I�ve been on this would have to be the most Tedious and useless.� �Thanks,� Reyes feigned hurt feelings and her partner chuckled for the first time that evening, then was suddenly alert. Reyes looked in the same direction but then relaxed back in the seat. �They�re just letting in the cat.� �It�s really too hot for this BS case.� Doggett clenched the steering wheel. �This is not an X-File, not by a long shot. I think AD Follmer had other plans when he sent us down here.� �What other plans are those?� Reyes had felt the same way but wanted her partner to open up to her. She turned her body on and angle towards him. Doggett hesitated before answering the obvious. In the past he would have kept anything personal to himself but there was something about his colleague�s way that had him talking about almost anything. �You saw how he looked at us the other evening at your apartment.� Like the seasoned agent he was his eyes went back to surveillance mode as he spoke. �We might as well have been making out on your living room couch. What was he there for anyway?� �I showed you John. He handed us the three files on these men who allegedly held up the Miami Mutual bank last week.� She tried hard not to smile at his �make out� comment. �Allegedly, my ass! Their hands are dirty on this one, I just know it.� Doggett gripped the wheel again. �Why did he have to come to your apartment, why not give the files to you in the morning?� �I think he has suspicions about us. I think you know it too John.� Reyes� hand wanted to touch his, to relieve some of that tension but the timing was not right. �Suspicions? That two agents can be friends without being lovers?� With a flash of intense blue he briefly looked across to his partner then back to the rented vehicle exterior, somewhere. �Now and again I feel like giving him something to crow about.� Reyes smiled at the thought but remained quiet, not wanting to appear too anxious for what she had wanted for a long time. Casually her eyes wandered to the surveillance scene. �Looks like they�re calling it a night.� Reyes noticed the lights switch off leaving the house in darkness. �They�re clearly not going anywhere tonight. They probably know the car. How about we leave the vehicle here, walk back to the hotel and get some sleep?� Doggett declared welcome temporary defeat as he wound up the open window and took the keys from the ignition. As both agents walked the couple of kilometres back to their hotel a lone figure watched from the privacy of a vehicle parked a short way up the street. *** From his hotel room Agent Doggett opened the doors to his balcony and looked out after hearing some splashing in the outdoor hotel pool two floors down. He had just thrown on some boxers after a refreshing shower and was about to slide under the bed covers for some welcome sleep. It had been a long, tiring day and his limbs needed to recuperate from all the rigorous underwater activity. Mesmerized he watched as she did lap after lap with the ease of a dolphin, her lithe body slipping through the water with effortlessness. The pool was half lit giving the water a pearly blue-green essence as it lapped at the sides. Only when she stopped at one end to catch her breath did he see that it was his partner. With an open mouth he watched as Reyes lifted her glistening, wet body out of the pool. Almost guiltily his eyes swept down her slim frame and then to the black one piece swimsuit that had a front zipper which was pulled down enough to show tempting cleavage. He saw her very differently at that moment than the three days he and his partner had been working undercover at the nearby beach in Key West, he as a scuba diving instructor and she as an employee of a shop on the beach front that rented out boats, water skis and diving equipment and sold various other �fun in the sun� related items. Even though she was required to wear a swim suit for her work he had trained his eyes not to notice. Standing on the balcony gave him licence to watch, not considering he would be noticed. After taking a sip of her drink she once again dived in the pool to do more laps before floating on her back at one end. Her arms stretched above her head, she luxuriated in the cool cushion of water. That was when she saw him. �Come on down,� she called with just enough volume to let him hear but not wake the sleeping neighbors. �The water�s wonderful.� Immediately he was in two minds. He had been caught staring and he had resisted the urge for three days to stray from the case at hand and have a little fun with his partner in the otherwise beautiful holiday destination. His body needed sleep but his head was suddenly made clear by the attraction of a midnight swim with his eye-catching colleague. Rummaging around in his suitcase he found his swim shorts and changed, grabbed a towel and headed downstairs. Even so late at night the air was still warm. The cool water was welcoming on his tired flesh. It was also pleasant feeling the water without the confines of a restricting wet suit. Diving in the opposite end he did three fast laps before swimming to his partner. �It�s about time you joined me.� Reyes smiled. �People are talking you know.� �Talking? About what?� Doggett bobbed in the water beside her unsure where she was heading. �About the handsome, eligible diving instructor and the similarly unattached shop assistant.� Reyes floated out from the edge a little to face him. �What are they saying?� It was the first time he knew any of it. Why hadn�t he seen it before? To him they were partners so it was logical they see each other often. �Just today Rita from your diving classes wanted to know if we�ve been on a date yet.� Reyes chuckled. �I think she wants you for herself.� At that moment there was a rustle coming from the bushes at the poolside. Both agents turned but saw nothing. There was just a gentle breeze, not enough to disturb the vegetation. �Since two days back I�ve had the feeling we were being watched.� Doggett lowered his voice and moved closer. �You too?� Reyes looked back to the bush and whispered. �All the more reason why we should make our relationship look natural.� �By natural you mean�?� He more or less knew what was coming. �Put it this way if you want me to step aside for Rita then I�ll tell her we�re just friends. She�s very pretty.� Reyes tested. �I can do without that complication right now.� Doggett kept his voice low so as only Reyes heard. �We have a case to solve here.� �Yes John, a case going nowhere.� Her voice remained quiet. �If they were going to run they would have done it by now.� �Cocky bastards! They know we haven�t got much on them.� Doggett looked over Reyes� shoulder to see a couple in swim suits approaching. �Hope you don�t mind if we join you,� asked the male who would have been in his mid twenties. �We heard some splashing and just couldn�t resist.� The female of a similar age just sweetly smiled. As they placed their towels on nearby deck chairs Reyes noticed shiny new rings on both their fingers and gathered the couple were there in Key West on their honeymoon. �Come on in, it�s your pool too.� Reyes smiled at Doggett who was clearly thinking about their previous conversation. �So you want me to flirt with you?� Doggett floated closer so as not to be heard as the other couple dived in and began swimming to one side of the pool. �It could draw attention away from the business side of why we�re here. The newcomers to the island are getting to know each other and like what they�re getting into.� Whether her idea would be feasible or not Doggett really liked the notion. Since finding out he was single there were more than just Rita who had been extra friendly to him after starting scuba diving lessons for the week long course. He had decided to keep that knowledge to himself. Showing that he was falling for someone could draw attention away from his personal life so he could continue to keep an eye on both he and Reyes� suspect boss. �Okay,� he mused more so continuing to reflect on the concept rather than his immediate confirmation. �And it would explain away why we�re spending so much time together.� Reyes� eyes trailed over to the couple and silently nodded to her partner to take a look. �When was the last time you felt like that?� His gaze followed hers to the more than friendly, happy couple passionately kissing by the edge of the pool. �You want me to kiss you that way?� His voice lowered considerably more to a low rumble, as he looked back to his partner�s hopeful brown eyes. �Do you really believe this is a good idea? What would they think back at the Bureau?� �John, it all makes sense. The FBI would understand.� Underwater she caught his hand and moved him closer so they were face to face and speaking softly, �Yes, kiss me that way.� �.. There had been times when he had found himself dreaming about what he was about to do but there had always been excuses, the largest being that he would disappoint her. It had played on his mind on many occasions how he would let his guard down only to fail once more and be rejected. That would scar him for life, he knew. As confident as he appeared on the outside Agent John Doggett had his internal insecurities. Some he personally battled but others he preferred to hide away believing that he should not burden others with his problems. On the undercover case in Key West was a whole new ball game. Being in paradise after midnight, in a romantic pool setting and with a beautiful, alluring consenting woman did have him believing that it was indeed the right timing. Waiting expectantly her lips moved in calm anticipation as both their eyes filled with desire and their faces moved closer together. The first kiss was light, barely touching the surface. It was a chance to get their bearings, to see how their bodies fitted together to make the following kisses more perfect. As they ever so slightly broke away both looked at the lips that had been briefly connected and then went in for another. The soft, sensual, oral exploration was made more ideal by the way their bodies touched. One of Doggett�s hands was on the railing beside his partner, partially supporting her, the other gently trailed through the wet hair behind her neck and then down her shoulder hardly touching the surface but just enough to tantalize. �Am I doing this right?� Doggett could tell by more than just her smile on his that she was responding positively. �Oooh, yes,� she respired as she caught his lips again in a more passion filled embrace. That time it was her turn to run her hands down his back feeling what she had only been able to watch each afternoon as he had come into her shop in his wet suit pulled down to his waist baring his upper half. Neither of them had expected that the first time would be that way. The setting was more than ideal and the kissing was stirring desire in them that neither would have imagined happening in reality quite so soon. �Did I pass?� Doggett�s smile was rare but when it did occur Reyes knew he was truly happy and contented. �It was perfect John.� To prove her point she took one of his hands in hers and guided it to rest on her beating heart. They stayed that way for minutes just basking in what would in all probability be the start of more romantic times ahead. �John?� There was a voice in the pool behind them that startled the couple for a moment but when Doggett turned he saw a familiar face. �.. �It�s me Matilda, well people call me Tilly.� It was the female of the couple who had joined them in the pool. Doggett hadn�t really been aware of them when they had approached. His mind was on other matters of the heart. �I�m sorry, I hadn�t noticed.� He managed a more polite distance from his partner rather than the one that was bordering on consensual intimacy. �Tilly, this is my friend Monica.� He turned to Reyes to explain the female�s recognition of her partner. �She�s in my diving class.� �Hello Monica,� Tilly produced a wide white smile and then introduced her new husband. �Keith and I just arrived here on the weekend.� There were introductions and acknowledgements all around before Reyes continued, �You�ve just been married?� �Sunday, we flew straight here afterwards.� Keith offered the details. �It couldn�t have been fast enough for Tilly to enrol in your course John.� He gave his wife the eyebrow and then chuckled. �I hear you�re a natural teacher.� �That�d be mainly my Marines training, but thank you.� Doggett looked suitably praised. �And Tilly�s a fast learner.� �So, what about you two? How long have you known each other?� Tilly asked with all innocence. Briefly the two undercover agents shared a fleeting look before Reyes responded, �We both arrived here on Saturday. John happened to be standing beside me at the hotel reception.� That much was true. �We got to talking and found out we live not far from each other.� True again. �You two worked quickly I see.� Keith remarked with a smirk and then eye contact fell on the attractive dark haired woman. �Maybe John will take you for his own private diving lesson.� �Keith!� Tilly gave him a gentle nudge in the ribs. �That�s a bit personal.� �It�s okay,� Reyes reassured. �Maybe we could all meet for breakfast tomorrow morning?� It was a way they could talk when they felt fresher. Also Reyes wanted more time together with just her and Doggett. Like tempting chocolate, it was mighty hard limiting their kisses to just one session. �Sounds good,� Tilly agreed on behalf of both of them. �The Reef Room at eight?� There were nods all around before the newlyweds left the pool saying their goodnights. �It could work,� Reyes was the first to mention as the couple were out of earshot. �Another natural undercover thing to do. Make friends with others here.� �I have to agree with you.� Doggett took a look around him as though realizing for the first time where he was. �Coming to a place like this we�d have to make a few friends.� �So how about booking that free scuba diving lesson.� Reyes reminded with a big grin. �Who said it�d be free?� Doggett winked as he began to swim away from her to the other end of the pool and back halfway before getting out and heading for his towel. With a smile over his shoulder he left Reyes in two minds what he intended. �.. It took a number of knocks on her partner�s hotel room door before it opened. So many, that she was about to give it all up and go to her own room down the hall to brood on the night�s happenings. After he had left the pool she swam a few laps and then decided she would also make it a night. He was dressed for bed in his boxers and looked so tempting to just wrap her arms around him and plant kisses all over his face but Reyes restrained herself like she had many a time on seeing him in an atmosphere other than work mode. �Monica?� He genuinely looked puzzled to see her there at the door and she internally froze. �Can I come in?� Reyes walked past him as he made way for her. �What is it?� He looked duly inquisitive. �You have no idea?� She saw his eyes briefly stray down to her chest then just as quickly to her gaze. �I thought that after that kiss�.� She paused not knowing how to politely continue without looking a fool. �You thought we could go further?� Doggett finally sensed his partner�s disappointment and came a little closer. �I just thought you wanted to try it for show. You wanted me to flirt with you.� �So you felt nothing?� Reyes had to know. She had immersed her whole self into those first kisses and desired to know how he perceived the act. �Oh, I felt something all right. Something that I�m not sure we should be pursuing behind closed doors.� He looked into her eyes with concern. �It�s okay John. We may be technically working on a case but if we both have other desires then it�s acceptable to follow them. Everyone has a life other than work.� Confidently she looked him straight in the face. �Give yourself permission to follow your heart.� He looked at her as though trying to tease out the implications of what she had just said. �What do you want Monica?� He asked her in a tone that showed he cared for her feelings and also truly would not mind her speaking her thoughts. �If you want to talk more then I�ll be next door.� Her hand went to his face and she smiled sweetly as the backs of her fingers slipped over his cheek and a thumb gently traced the contours of his lips. �My door will be unlocked for you.� She left him to ponder her message. Before exiting his room she turned again with a wide smile and saw that she really could not read his decision. At least she had given him permission that if he indeed did decide to spend the night with her it would be his choice. �.. Doggett lay on his bed on top of the covers in the darkened room. The mottled lighting from the pool below was the only illumination. The gentle hum of the air conditioner normally would have lulled him into sleep but his mind was active with what his companion had given him consent to do. Like a love sick youth he tossed around whether to stay in his room or go to her. He yearned to just hang it all and give in to his own desires but the more practical side of him said it was too soon. �Too soon�. Those two words hung in the air until he had deciphered their significance. The fact that he was thinking at all about the possibility of eventually sleeping with his partner, taking another step in their relationship, meant he had feelings for her that went well past their working status. Was sleeping with his colleague really �too soon� for a forty something unattached man? After his duelling practicality and romantic sides subsided he had decided his next action. He would go to her and see where it all led from there. �I was concerned for your security,� were Doggett�s first words as he entered the darkened room and closed and locked the door. �Anyone could have come through that door.� �Thank you John,� Reyes smiled from underneath the bed covers, �for thinking of my safety.� �I�m always here to protect you Monica,� he snorted as he approached the bed. Lifting the covers revealed her wearing soft white pajamas. The top was only buttoned once revealing some welcoming skin. �Come join me.� Shifting over to the center of the bed allowed him to slip in snugly beside her. �I�m glad you�re here.� �Me too.� He rolled on his side to look into her eyes. �So what did you want to talk about?� �Talk?� Reyes chuckled as her hand reached out and tracked down his bare arm. �You said if I wanted to talk more then you�d be here,� he teasingly reminded. �Conversation need not be spoken John,� her voice was as soft as her hand as the pads of her fingers traced over his chest to his abdomen. Her heart thumped madly as his fingers touched the bare skin of her stomach and moved their way up to nimbly undo the single button of her pajama top. �I suppose not.� His pebbly voice sounded so sexy to her ears. Pulling the soft fabric from her shoulder exposed her chest to him for the first time. �What�s this telling you?� He helped her out of her garment and then traced tantalizing finger patterns on her breasts that had her gasping for more touching. �It�s telling me that we both need to undress for what we�re about to do.� Her fingers scaped over the rim of his boxers a little nervous that the moment of her dreams was becoming reality. Pulling them down enabled her to feel over his ample upper thighs. �Undress? We don�t need to undress to talk,� he teased as he lifted his hips in aiding the removal of his only garment, then went for her draw strings pajama bottoms. �The talk I have planned we do.� Her voice sounded intoxicated as his solid fingers outlined the skin of her ass cheeks as he drew down her lower garment. �You made plans?� Doggett pulled the fabric from her toes and let it fall beside the bed. �Let�s just say that the ending has been written, we just need to fill out the plot as we go.� Both entirely bare they slipped closer, limbs interlocked in a bundle of warm and sensual softness. Once again they kissed, that time in dry surroundings. The first had been open mouthed but had not gone the full French way. In bed, in a comfort that felt like soaring in clouds, their kiss was slow and deep. As their tongues combined in heated obsession their bodies stirred, building up to a union that had been long anticipated. Rolling gently on top he kept kissing as his body told of his desire to be one with her. Reyes could not keep her hands still on his flesh. It was remarkably firm for his age and so much better unclothed. In an action that had her crying out for merger he slowly spread her legs with his knees sinking into the bed. One of her hands went to between his legs to feel his erection and how ready he was and how desirous he was to have her. A hot breath escaped his lips as her fingers encircled and lightly squeezed what was soon to be buried deep within her. �John, I want you,� her voice was all whisper as the man above her literally took her breath away. As he broke the surface of her core she sighed one big exclamation and groaned involuntarily as he pushed his way in further. Her hips slowly came to meet his telling him she wanted him, all of him deeply combined. With each slow thrust their facial expressions told of the bliss they both felt. Sex was pleasurable but between willing, loving couples it was even more so. The first time was nothing like they had imagined. It was one hundred fold as sexy, sensuous and heavenly. Doggett�s hand held and massaged one breast. The small nudges with his thumb on the nipple sent waves of raw energy to her groin making her even more desirous for him. She could not believe how good he felt inside her, how natural it all felt for him to be making love to her the way he was. The hand went to her face and felt over the curves as he looked into her eyes. There was nothing as sexy as that moment. The bluest eyes looked lustfully into hers as he thrust inside her. It showed he was making love to her and not some fantasy. All her love surfaced as she felt her body losing control. As she came he moved in for a kiss. Coming and kissing at the same time had never been so electrifying. Just as he was in deep and wet below his mouth on hers was also hot and wet above. Careful not to bite his tongue she rode out the tremors of her profound orgasm with bubbles of pure pleasure coming from her throat. With a few more thrusts their lips broke free and they both blissfully experienced his first orgasm inside her. The throbs seemed endless, indicating the intensity of his release. A few minutes of sweet limbo lingered before Doggett flopped beside her on the bed, a wide grin covering his face. �So is that what you wanted us to talk about?� Doggett�s eyes momentarily closed seeming to dwell on the last remnants of their physical union. Rolling onto her side she moved in closer and stole a sweet kiss. �I�ve wanted to have this conversation for a while now.� Her fingers went to his cheek and gently traced his features as they both gazed into each other�s eyes. �John, that was so much more than I imagined.� Tears were welling up in her eyes as she spoke. �I�ve wanted you for so long. I�ve been waiting for you.� The moment was so profound she felt tears streaming down her cheeks and sobs that seemed to come from another body. Moving closer Doggett literally kissed her tears away then went to her lips where she tasted the saltiness. After another impassioned kiss he laid his head back on the pillow with her. �Thank you for waiting,� was all he said as he smiled before closing his eyes into the sleep that had eluded him for the past hour. With contented arms around her lover, Reyes also gave in to a much needed and precious sleep. Chapter Two Doggett�s eyes flew open and immediately looked towards his bedside clock. The morning light was already shining through the window with the promise of another extremely hot day ahead. Had he slept too long? Frowning a little he sat to find his clock that was not in its usual place. It was after a sweep of the hotel room and a look under the covers at his unclothed body did he remember where he was. He had slept with his partner and was still in her bed. With mixed feelings of guilt and undeniable pleasure he got out of the bed to head for the bathroom. There was bustle outside near the pool and also behind the room door as people went about their early morning activities. After using the bathroom and washing his hands and face to be able to wake further he looked at Reyes� room clock to see it was 7:30, only thirty minutes until they were due down for breakfast. Where could she be? Deciding to return to his room he retrieved his boxers from the floor beside the bed and chuckled at the thought of having to leave her room dressed that way and return to his for a morning shower and fresh clothes. It wasn�t until he was about to turn the handle when he saw the note attached to the door. Unfolding it he read half out loud, �Wait for me.� In two minds he walked towards the glass doors of the balcony. A wash of hot air met him as he opened them and stepped onto the terrace. He so wanted to see her that morning to talk about his actions during the night but also was also one to keep appointments. How long would he wait? It was then he heard her voice from behind. �John, thank you for waiting.� He turned to see her fresh morning face. She was a little flushed probably from being outside in the heat, he surmised. �I was just about to go back to my room for a shower when I saw your note,� he said a little timidly just hoping that she had deemed the night as profound as he. �No need,� she beamed as she took his hand and after closing the balcony doors, led him to her bathroom. There was no doubt of her intensions as she began to strip off her t-shirt and sports bra. �.. �You want me to shower with you?� Until she verbally confirmed, he was keeping his shorts on, although watching her undress was doing something to his body in sympathy with the past night. She was down to her underwear before she leaned into the shower cubicle and fired up the heat. �John,� she moved closer and placed light hands on his chest then moved them down over his shoulders and arms, watching what she was doing. �Last night was wonderful. Shower with me and I�ll have an even bigger smile on my face all day.� The prospect of running slippery, fragrant hands over her entire body was too tempting to pass up. With no more persuasion he was out of his boxers and into the shower as she also stripped bare and joined him. The water was as hot as the Fahrenheit promised to be that day. Luckily most of it for him would be spent under the cool ocean water. He found the shampoo and dabbed a little in his hand and ran it through Reyes� dark locks. She sighed gratification as he lathered her hair and massaged the scented foam into her scalp. �So where did you go?� He nursed her under the water to rinse off the suds. �A morning run.� With her hair dripping wet down her back it was her turn to return the compliment. �It was the perfect opportunity to check out 86 Flamingo Way and bring back our rental car in the same process.� As she ran her lathered fingers through his hair her eyes never left his. Doggett could not recall the last time he�d had company in the shower. To be in such proximity to the woman�s body that was even hotter than the shower water was producing unclean thoughts. �Anything of significance?� He bent down a little to run rinsing water through his hair. Taking it in turns for the soap they frothed up their hands and began work on each other�s ready bodies. �No change. They�re all still there.� She rubbed her hands over his chest and down his arms being careful not to miss a single spot. As she went she marvelled at his definition, what great shape he was in. �If we�re going to solve this case, we�re going to need to be a bit more smart.� �Any ideas?� He turned around to let her work on his back, revelling in the feel of her hands together with the comforting spray. �They know they�re being watched but they don�t know it�s us.� Her hands relathered and ran over his ass and down the backs of his legs. The shower together was the perfect opportunity to map out the bodies that had only seen in semi dark the night before. �If we can show that we�re naturally attracted to each other and forming a relationship�� �That could take the suspicion away from us.� Doggett finished her sentence understanding her reasoning. �They�ve been clever so far, probably only a matter of time before they figured us out.� �This way we have an excuse to be together more often to keep an eye on the bastards.� Doggett turned back ready to return her favour. �Do you think we could pull it off?� �What do you think!� With a sly grin Reyes took the soap from her partner. �There�s a part I haven�t cleaned yet.� With a deep sigh Reyes took his manhood in her hands and began slowly soaping and teasing. His blood began coursing his veins as she expertly soaped his balls and then along the shaft that was growing in her hands. �Monica�.,� he sighed and took a breath, barely able to restrain himself. �Let me soap you first. We�re going to be late down for breakfast you know.� Reluctantly she let go of him and allowed him to do his will on her. There was no doubt where all that was leading. ��. Doggett could hardly control his thinking as he ran hands over her perfect skin. In the previous few days he had seen more of her flesh than ever before and liked what he saw. Trying to keep his eyes undistracted was becoming harder each day when she wore appealing swim suits to work. His eyes tracked over her body as his hands covered her breasts with foam and then let the water rinse it away. There were long moments when they were in their own little world of touching, watching and feeling. �That feels good.� Reyes moaned as he moved up one leg and then the other just stopping short of her extra sensitive zone. �Jo-ohn.� �Turn around,� he almost whispered as he gave her a light kiss on the lips and helped her turn in his arms. With her forearms resting against the shower wall she luxuriated in the sensation of his hands coursing over her back and then to her ass. �Monica, I want to make love again.� To Reyes it did not need asking but Doggett didn�t want to break the mood by forcing himself on her unwillingly. �John, please,� she groaned again as his arms came around to her front, travelling over her abdomen and down to between her upper thighs. With fingertips he spread apart her willing legs and pressed his hot body against hers. Breathing into her ear and then kissing the side of her face he waited until she shifted into a perfect position for entry. Rubbing his penis along her slick clit he collected the sizzling juices sending Reyes� receptive nerve endings into frenzy. Finding her precious place he pressed himself in slowly, making sure his learned observation skills were alert to her pleasure. Her hips responded with a gentle sway as a purr came from his lover�s throat. Arms went higher up the wall, stretching her body to give consent to do anything he wanted. �You feel good,� he growled as one hand caressed a breast while the other tugged lavishly on her upper inner thigh. �So do you. Keep doing that.� Reyes cried out as he almost lifted her body off the ground with his force. The male agent put all his energy into pleasuring his lover. Even though he was ready a couple of times to just explode inside he mentally trained himself to hold off, to allow her to reach her own heights of sexual fulfilment. The small cubicle was swirling with heat and congenial groans as testament to the delight of the consenting adults. It was not until he felt Reyes give a guttural sigh and start squeezing on his already brimming shaft that he let out a long breath and pulsed out his load as she called his name. The water kept pounding down on their quenched bodies not noticing the post sex lull and contemplation. Doggett leaned forward and kissed her cheek and down her neck to her shoulder. As he slipped out of her she turned with a sated grin and linked the fingers of both hands behind his neck. �Kiss me John.� She hardly outed the words when his lips were falling on hers with more fiery zeal. For minutes they let themselves fall victim to each other�s desires not caring about the deadline they had made with their new acquaintances. �So was that good enough to keep that smile on your face for today?� Doggett gave her a final kiss before he spoke. �Good enough,� Reyes beamed. �I might as well have a sign on me that says I just made love to the most wonderful man on earth.� �Want me to make that sign?� He looked into her smiling eyes and melted. At that very moment he could not see himself ever being with any other woman but her. �You already have,� her grin continued as she gave him a final kiss. �Come on, let�s go eat.� *** Feeling quite feminine in her floral halter bikini top and matching paradise print pareo that she would be wearing for work, Reyes spotted Doggett on a table near the large windows overlooking the sunny beach and clear blue ocean. As planned he had arrived before her and was chatting with Keith and Tilly. He was smartly yet casually dressed in a t-shirt with an open cream surf shirt thrown over the top. Below he had matching beach shorts that nicely hugged his lower half. She smiled and flushed thinking how handsome he looked and then also remembered how good he had felt unclothed and wet. When he saw her his eyes lit up. �Ah, here she is.� Keith was the first to communicate. �We were just talking about you.� �You were?� Reyes beamed with a little bewilderment and looked to Tilly and then to her partner. �We were just telling John that we can�t believe what fast workers you two are.� Tilly afforded the information. �And he was playing dumb.� �What does she mean by that?� Doggett showed a hint of a smile as he stood to let Reyes take his seat and he moved around one next to Tilly. �I mean the lame excuse he gave for you two being late to breakfast.� Tilly nudged Doggett�s arm. �Oh?� Reyes� eyebrows rose as she got comfortable in her chair and then took a sip of the water that had been poured for her. �All I said was that I didn�t know about you but I�d misplaced my room key,� he winked giving further credence to the deception. �And I said back,� Keith leaned a little forward to make his point. �Then how does that explain me seeing John exit your room this morning only half dressed?� �Oh!� Reyes� expression altered to understanding and she flushed a little. Doggett had his head down and was covertly chuckling. �Now that you�re both here, we�re going to check out the breakfast buffet.� Tilly smiled and stood. Keith followed suit and let her past him. �It�ll give you time to get your stories straight.� They both headed off with a laugh. �It�s as though they�ve known us a lifetime,� Reyes quietly commented when the newlyweds were out of earshot. �The cat�s out of the bag for sure.� Doggett shrugged. �Someone was bound to see me.� The male agent�s stance then stiffened. �Don�t look now but the boss just walked in.� Doggett�s gaze projected over his partner�s shoulder. �The boss? Not�.?� Reyes had her back to the recent arrival. �Ted Fellows, he�s seen us.� Doggett mentioned. �And he�s walking this way.� �Good morning you two,� came the cheery deep voice beside them. Reyes turned to see the tall, sturdy looking man in his early fifties. �I�m glad I found you together. Although that seems highly likely from what I�ve seen since you both arrived here.� Reyes immediately felt her throat go dry. To her mind they had covered their tracks. Was he onto them already? �And what can we do for you Ted?� Doggett seemed more at ease. �I have a guest coming down from New York today and thought you two could show him around this place.� He sat on Ted�s seat but perched on the edge showing it was temporary. �Why us? That�s something I thought you�d like to do.� Doggett aptly mentioned. �It�d just be for an hour from about one o�clock this afternoon. I have another appointment and thought that you could keep him occupied until I returned.� Reyes tried to look for any deception in his face, any deflection that would give away his intentions. He was good. In the past few days since she had worked at his shop he had kept a cool exterior. �What about the shop?� Reyes reminded. �No harm in closing it for a couple of hours.� His cool gaze averted to Doggett. �And I�ve contacted all your afternoon diving class and informed them it will start an hour later.� �Thank you for being so thorough.� The male agent�s face was not hiding the fact that he was suspicious. Reyes felt it too. �Under the palms at one then.� His head turned towards the large windows that looked onto the beach. Then he stood with a smile and walked towards the buffet. All the way Doggett had his eyes trained on the imposing man. �Keeping both of us occupied at once, nice touch,� commented Reyes. �So for one hour this afternoon something�s going down.� Doggett thought aloud. �And we will be suitable occupied not to follow.� Reyes logically finished his train of thought. �Look!� Doggett nudged her arm and she turned to see the unexpected sight. There was Ted Fellows shaking hands and being friendly with Keith as though they already knew each other. He then mentioned something to Tilly who was beside her husband. ��.. The couple decided to stay quiet about what they had just witnessed, preferring to glean as much as they could from other questioning rather than putting Keith and Tilly on the offensive. �Do you think that Keith�s the guest he mentioned?� Reyes quietly spoke as the newlyweds began returning to their seats. �I don�t know but we�re going to find out.� With that statement Doggett moved close to her ear and whispered. �They�re coming back.� As naturally as if they had been romantically involved for months he moved in for a kiss. His hand rested lightly on her arm as he made for her mouth. A week earlier he had not even entertained the thought of kissing his partner in public but times had changed. The trigger had been activated and he couldn�t get enough of her feel and her enticing proximity. �I like this type of flirting.� Reyes hardly had time for a smile as his soft lips gathered hers in their magic. She responded with equal need. Smelling his sweet scent had her wanting him all over again. How could she possibly wait until nightfall to share their bodies and souls once more? �Sure you two haven�t known each other longer than just Saturday?� Tilly climbed through to her seat and placed her plate of cereal, fruit and yogurt on the table, together with what looked like a glass of apple juice. �Maybe we met in a previous life.� With a sparkle in her eyes the dark haired Reyes broadly grinned. Her partner just rolled his eyes, faintly shaking his head as he sat back in his chair. �Seriously guys, where are you from?� Keith dug into his eggs and toast and took a sip of the juice he�d brought back to the table. �We�re both from DC.� Reyes was not keen on talking much about herself and knew her partner would feel the same. They had a cover story if questioned, which they had used with their job interviews, but preferred not to deceive. It was harder to remember a lie. �And what about you two?� �LA, we met at college there.� Tilly looked across lovingly to her husband. �I�m studying to be a marine biologist. That�s why I wanted to enrol in your class John to get as much underwater experience as possible.� �And I just finished my last year of IT, computer information systems, technology and electronics at Harbor College,� Keith volunteered. �He�s a really good singer too.� Tilly nudged her husband�s arm. �He�s just too humble to mention it.� �So what do you hope to do now?� Doggett was pleased that the couple were talking more than he and his partner. �I�d love to get into some sort of investigative work, maybe join law enforcement and use my expertise that way.� Keith took another bite of toast and finished off his juice sending messages to other�s appetites. �Maybe one day I�ll be married to an FBI agent. Apart from a singing career joining the FBI has been a dream of his.� Tilly nudged her husband�s arm and then looked to the opposite couple. �We�re stopping you from grabbing a bite. Go get something. We�ll still be here when you get back.� It was a relief from the questioning. Keeping a relaxed stance when the FBI was mentioned was difficult. ��. �Too good looking for a Lone Gunmen type,� Doggett quipped as he led Reyes to the breakfast buffet. Reyes chuckled then went more practical, �Maybe they�re not working for Ted after all. They seem the real deal to me John.� �Still not convinced.� Doggett made sure there was no-one else listening as he spoke his suspicions. �It just seems a little too suitable that they are suddenly buddies with us- last night in the pool, Tilly conveniently being in my afternoon class, them meeting us for breakfast.� �I was the one who asked them here John.� Reyes reminded as she picked up a bowl and then a scoop of muesli from the large container. �What�s the bet they�ll want to meet up again tonight.� He took a plate ready for an active man sized breakfast. �I think you�re looking too deeply into this. They�re a couple who are just being friendly.� Reyes poured some pineapple juice after topping her cereal with milk. �What�s wrong? You want me all to yourself tonight?� �I was hoping for a night alone, yes.� Doggett topped his plate with toast, some tomatoes, bacon and eggs. �We need to talk more.� The comment brought a smile to both their mouths and their bodies brushed sending forth more pangs of longing after memories of their �talk� the previous night. �If they are watching us like you think wouldn�t it be better that we knew where they were?� Reyes waited for Doggett to pour a glass of milk before heading back to the table. �We can be together for the rest of the night.� �No matter what, I�m asking them.� It was Doggett again who led the way back to the newlywed couple. Setting his food down first he moved the chair out for Reyes to sit. Keith and Tilly were having a good chuckle over something they had both been reading. �We were just looking through the entertainment around here.� Keith offered. �Have you heard of the Bull and Whistle?� �The one on Caroline Street?� Reyes sipped her juice while Doggett began on his tomatoes. �It says here that the �Garden of Eden� bar there is clothing optional.� The young couple laughed while Doggett could see where the conversation was leading. �We were looking for a place to go dancing this evening. Want to come with us?� Tilly requested. �I�m not taking my clothes off.� Doggett almost choked on his toast as he chortled. �The Bull has live music and dancing.� Keith mentioned. �Clothing optional is not our taste either.� �Come on John, it�d be something to look forward to.� Reyes� request was hard to refuse when her expression was so tender and her hand rested temptingly on his thigh. �Okay,� Doggett slowly nodded as he chewed on more toast. �I can tell you now, dancing is not my strong suit.� �I�ll teach you.� Again his partner�s winning smile was hard to decline. At least it was a way to have her legitimately in his arms and her undivided attention. The previous evenings they had dined together but later had said their good nights and not seen each other until morning. �About seven then?� Keith and Tilly had finished their breakfast and clearly wanted to leave soon. �We could get a bite to eat for dinner there too.� �Looks good to me.� Reyes accepted as the couple stood. �Before you go..,� she briefly shot Doggett a glance. �We were wondering how you know Ted, our boss.� �Ted? You saw us talking before?� Keith smiled at his wife while Doggett tried to read their manner. �He�s my uncle, my mom�s brother. I worked for him every summer to get money for college.� That certainly did answer their question about the familiarity but Doggett still had his doubts. Perhaps it was a good idea of Reyes� to keep an eye on them by accepting their dinner and dancing invitation. Perhaps it could be the new lead they needed to find. �� Chapter Three �When do you have to be back?� After the swim in the surf with her partner Reyes lay down on her beach towel letting the hot Florida Key sun quickly evaporate the water droplets from her skin. �Afternoon class starts at two thirty but I need to be there earlier to check the equipment.� Still dripping and puffing from the exertion Doggett lay down on his towel close beside her. �I thought you had someone to do that for you?� She rolled over a little way to face him. �I do. It�s just that a second pair of eyes may pick up something the first missed.� Doggett let the sun naturally dry him. �Marines training, you can never check the gear enough. I also teach my class the fundamentals of equipment care.� Reyes chuckled, �I�d love to see you at work and how you handle that class of yours.� �Maybe Ted could give you a couple of hours off sometime and you could join us.� It was Doggett�s turn to roll towards her until their faces were close. �I�d like that,� her face softened into an expectant smile. �John, I�ve been thinking about you all morning.� �You have?� His reciprocated smile indicated he had also almost certainly had his mind on what they had done the previous night and that morning. Who could forget how intimate and exciting it was? �I just hope you don�t have regrets about what we did,� she paused. �We can go more slowly if you want.� �What are you talking about?� He carefully moved from her cheek the piece of hair that had stuck there after their swim. �Monica, it was all perfect, you are perfect.� That was the right moment for a kiss. With no misgivings they had both felt the same way about letting themselves be drawn into a romantic situation. If they were seen it did not matter because they had discussed it all as benefiting their cover. The briny taste from the sea water was a reminder of where they were, on a romantic island and in each other�s hold. The kissing was slow and light, just enough to satisfy their sexual urges until later. It was a promise of the coming night once again to express their devotion through touch and words. �What do we do now?� Doggett pulled back a little looking at the lips he had just touched with his and then up to her radiant eyes. �We do our jobs, also making time for some fun, like going dancing tonight,� Reyes kissed his lips again then looked contentedly back at his satisfied air. At that very moment as though the sun had gone behind a non-existent cloud in the otherwise sunny blue sky they were covered by a shadow and then a familiar unexpected voice spoke. �� �Loafing on the job I see.� Follmer�s smug tone materialized above them. �What are you doing here?� From the outside Doggett tried to appear unruffled at the assistant director�s unforeseen appearance. He sat up on his beach towel moving a safe, more prudent distance from his partner. �I could ask you the same.� With a sanctimonious stance he stared from one agent to the other not giving away whether he had seen the intimate embrace moments earlier. �It looks like I sent you down here on a vacation.� �We�re just waiting for our boss� friend from New York to front up.� Doggett begrudgingly offered the explanation as both he and Reyes stood, brushing off the sand that had encrusted on their skin. �We�re meant to show him round the place and we were just catching a swim beforehand.� �Brad, this is not the place to talk.� Reyes spoke the voice of reason as she put on her flip-flops to protect her feet from the scorching sand and reached for her towel. �It could blow everything.� �You�re right, it could,� Follmer seem composed. �But it won�t.� �I don�t understand.� Reyes broke in as she shook the sand from her towel. �Why are you here Brad?� �I think it would be wise to shake hands.� The assistant director unexpectedly suggested. �What?� Doggett frowned as he also found his footwear and after shaking out his towel draped it around his shoulders. �We�re being watched.� He made a sign with his eyes to suggest the agents discreetly look over his shoulder. On seeing their boss Ted Fellows standing by the road they both began to understand what was going on and held out their hands for the greeting that would show him they were meeting for the first time. With that the watching figure moved off to whatever were his plans for the hour. �So you�re the friend from New York?� Doggett led the way, walking back to the marina and their hotel. �Like Monica said, this is not the place to discuss this.� He turned his attention to the female agent, looking over her body and the way she was dressed in a pale pink and green string bikini that left little to the imagination. �You�re looking healthy.� He then looked back at Doggett and the way he pretended not to hear the conversation behind him. Reyes knew by Follmer�s smug expression that he had seen everything. So had their �undercover� boss. It was only a matter of time before he got her alone and insisted on an explanation why she and her FBI partner were kissing on a public beach when they were meant to be working on a case together. �Thank you Brad.� Reyes was trying to keep up with the brutal pace her partner was setting. He was clearly agitated about Follmer turning up unannounced. �The sun can do that and there�s plenty of it here. �Yes, the sun and other things.� Follmer deliberately left his response cryptic but both agents knew what he meant. Just how much did he know? Was it he who had been watching them since they had arrived? Once back at the hotel Doggett unlocked the door to his room and entered, letting the others follow before closing the door behind them. With silent communication he looked to his partner and then to Follmer who was doing a sweep of the room probably looking for signs of a woman�s presence. �So why are you here Brad?� Reyes was the first to ask as she sat on one of the room�s chairs, leaving her beach towel to drape over her knees. Doggett sat on his bed that had already been made up by the maid. Follmer decided to stand to tell his reasons and wandered over to the French doors of the balcony and looked down to the pool that was alive with semi naked bodies. �The tech guys back in DC have been following this case and saw that Fellows has his business up for sale.� Follmer looked at Reyes with a raised eyebrow. �Did you know that?� �No,� Reyes looked serious. �Since when? He never told us.� �That�s why I�m wondering whether there are suspicions about you two and he�s not talking.� Lazily he shoved his hands in his pockets and began to pace the room. �Doesn�t tell us why you�re here.� Doggett�s scowl was more prominent as the time elapsed. �You could have called.� �As far as Fellows is concerned I�m a prospective buyer from New York.� Without acknowledging Doggett�s coolness he continued his circulation of the room. �There�s one more reason I�m here.� If it was possible to be any more smug then Follmer displayed it with his next comment. �To let you two off the case. I�m taking over from here on. You�re both booked on the ten o�clock flight back to DC tomorrow morning.� ��.. �I think that�s unwise Brad.� Reyes tried to show the calmer side of the partnership. She could see Doggett seething under his attempt at a straight face. Follmer just waited for her reasoning. �John and I think that a honeymooning couple here may be mixed up in this.� �Go on, I�m listening.� It was the first time Follmer sat but at least it showed he could possibly be dissuaded. Doggett stood and crossed his arms and leaned against the dresser. �Keith and Tilly Urban from LA.� Reyes explained. �Keith happens to be Ted Fellow�s nephew. He�s worked with him here over the years. We planned to go out with them tonight and maybe find some answers.� �You can still do that, your flight is tomorrow morning.� Follmer stood again as though their meeting was almost over. �You�ve served your purpose here.� He particularly looked coolly at the other male agent. If there were any doubts about whether Follmer knew about the direction of their relationship then the look in his eyes dispelled that. �We have others here less prominent who have their eyes on Fellows. They can also add the newlyweds to their list after you leave.� �You could have had the courtesy to tell us.� Doggett stood out of annoyance. �So we were the decoy here?� �You could say that,� Follmer chuckled to himself while Doggett became all the more aggravated. �I think your little display of sentiment duly turned Fellow�s head in the direction we wanted and now we almost have enough evidence to arrest him and his cohorts.� He made his way to the door as Reyes looked over to a bristling Doggett and shook her head. �Brad, wait!� Reyes implored and Follmer faced her one last time and waited. �If we leave now, what will happen to our jobs? John has two diving classes each day that he can�t just up and leave. How would that look? How would it appear if I just quit after only five days on the job? It would look suspicious and may put Fellows back on the defensive.� The cogs visibly turned in Follmer�s head as he looked from one to the other agent. �Agent Doggett, when do your classes end?� At least he was listening. Reyes always had a way to cut through the hard wood to his heartstrings. �Last one is Friday afternoon.� He leant back on the dresser that time resting his palms beside him. �Okay then, you have until Friday. I�ll change the flights to that evening.� Follmer turned to Reyes. �Regard the next two days as your weekend, I want to see you on the job Saturday morning, and Agent Doggett�,� he turned his determined face to his colleague. �No more meddling here, we�re on it!� As the assistant director left Reyes could see that Doggett wanted to go after him with daggers. �.		FLORIDAuthor: RPcrazy Category: DRR Rating: NC-17 smut, casefile Keywords: Doggett, Reyes, smut, romance, Follmer, casefile Disclaimer: The characters of Doggett, Reyes and Follmer are the only things here that are not mine. Summary: In the hot Florida Keys on an undercover, unexciting, long winded case Agents Doggett and Reyes find themselves making their own type of heat under their own kind of covers. Reader award <img src="http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5001/FloridaHeatReader.JPG" Chapter One �Do you think these guys are onto us?� Reyes stifled a yawn and pressed back into the passenger car seat. �Too right they�re onto us but we were told to catch these guys out no matter how long it takes.� Doggett wound down the window letting the warm evening Florida Keys breeze wash over their cramped bodies. �Look John! Their lights are on, they keep looking out the window. No way will they leave the house tonight.� Reyes stretched her body as far as the constraints of the vehicle would allow and then settled back into the previous posture. �How about you get some sleep, I�ll go first watch.� �I�m not sure that will work Monica,� Doggett kept his gaze trained on the suburban house as he spoke. �Of all the stake outs I�ve been on this would have to be the most Tedious and useless.� �Thanks,� Reyes feigned hurt feelings and her partner chuckled for the first time that evening, then was suddenly alert. Reyes looked in the same direction but then relaxed back in the seat. �They�re just letting in the cat.� �It�s really too hot for this BS case.� Doggett clenched the steering wheel. �This is not an X-File, not by a long shot. I think AD Follmer had other plans when he sent us down here.� �What other plans are those?� Reyes had felt the same way but wanted her partner to open up to her. She turned her body on and angle towards him. Doggett hesitated before answering the obvious. In the past he would have kept anything personal to himself but there was something about his colleague�s way that had him talking about almost anything. �You saw how he looked at us the other evening at your apartment.� Like the seasoned agent he was his eyes went back to surveillance mode as he spoke. �We might as well have been making out on your living room couch. What was he there for anyway?� �I showed you John. He handed us the three files on these men who allegedly held up the Miami Mutual bank last week.� She tried hard not to smile at his �make out� comment. �Allegedly, my ass! Their hands are dirty on this one, I just know it.� Doggett gripped the wheel again. �Why did he have to come to your apartment, why not give the files to you in the morning?� �I think he has suspicions about us. I think you know it too John.� Reyes� hand wanted to touch his, to relieve some of that tension but the timing was not right. �Suspicions? That two agents can be friends without being lovers?� With a flash of intense blue he briefly looked across to his partner then back to the rented vehicle exterior, somewhere. �Now and again I feel like giving him something to crow about.� Reyes smiled at the thought but remained quiet, not wanting to appear too anxious for what she had wanted for a long time. Casually her eyes wandered to the surveillance scene. �Looks like they�re calling it a night.� Reyes noticed the lights switch off leaving the house in darkness. �They�re clearly not going anywhere tonight. They probably know the car. How about we leave the vehicle here, walk back to the hotel and get some sleep?� Doggett declared welcome temporary defeat as he wound up the open window and took the keys from the ignition. As both agents walked the couple of kilometres back to their hotel a lone figure watched from the privacy of a vehicle parked a short way up the street. *** From his hotel room Agent Doggett opened the doors to his balcony and looked out after hearing some splashing in the outdoor hotel pool two floors down. He had just thrown on some boxers after a refreshing shower and was about to slide under the bed covers for some welcome sleep. It had been a long, tiring day and his limbs needed to recuperate from all the rigorous underwater activity. Mesmerized he watched as she did lap after lap with the ease of a dolphin, her lithe body slipping through the water with effortlessness. The pool was half lit giving the water a pearly blue-green essence as it lapped at the sides. Only when she stopped at one end to catch her breath did he see that it was his partner. With an open mouth he watched as Reyes lifted her glistening, wet body out of the pool. Almost guiltily his eyes swept down her slim frame and then to the black one piece swimsuit that had a front zipper which was pulled down enough to show tempting cleavage. He saw her very differently at that moment than the three days he and his partner had been working undercover at the nearby beach in Key West, he as a scuba diving instructor and she as an employee of a shop on the beach front that rented out boats, water skis and diving equipment and sold various other �fun in the sun� related items. Even though she was required to wear a swim suit for her work he had trained his eyes not to notice. Standing on the balcony gave him licence to watch, not considering he would be noticed. After taking a sip of her drink she once again dived in the pool to do more laps before floating on her back at one end. Her arms stretched above her head, she luxuriated in the cool cushion of water. That was when she saw him. �Come on down,� she called with just enough volume to let him hear but not wake the sleeping neighbors. �The water�s wonderful.� Immediately he was in two minds. He had been caught staring and he had resisted the urge for three days to stray from the case at hand and have a little fun with his partner in the otherwise beautiful holiday destination. His body needed sleep but his head was suddenly made clear by the attraction of a midnight swim with his eye-catching colleague. Rummaging around in his suitcase he found his swim shorts and changed, grabbed a towel and headed downstairs. Even so late at night the air was still warm. The cool water was welcoming on his tired flesh. It was also pleasant feeling the water without the confines of a restricting wet suit. Diving in the opposite end he did three fast laps before swimming to his partner. �It�s about time you joined me.� Reyes smiled. �People are talking you know.� �Talking? About what?� Doggett bobbed in the water beside her unsure where she was heading. �About the handsome, eligible diving instructor and the similarly unattached shop assistant.� Reyes floated out from the edge a little to face him. �What are they saying?� It was the first time he knew any of it. Why hadn�t he seen it before? To him they were partners so it was logical they see each other often. �Just today Rita from your diving classes wanted to know if we�ve been on a date yet.� Reyes chuckled. �I think she wants you for herself.� At that moment there was a rustle coming from the bushes at the poolside. Both agents turned but saw nothing. There was just a gentle breeze, not enough to disturb the vegetation. �Since two days back I�ve had the feeling we were being watched.� Doggett lowered his voice and moved closer. �You too?� Reyes looked back to the bush and whispered. �All the more reason why we should make our relationship look natural.� �By natural you mean�?� He more or less knew what was coming. �Put it this way if you want me to step aside for Rita then I�ll tell her we�re just friends. She�s very pretty.� Reyes tested. �I can do without that complication right now.� Doggett kept his voice low so as only Reyes heard. �We have a case to solve here.� �Yes John, a case going nowhere.� Her voice remained quiet. �If they were going to run they would have done it by now.� �Cocky bastards! They know we haven�t got much on them.� Doggett looked over Reyes� shoulder to see a couple in swim suits approaching. �Hope you don�t mind if we join you,� asked the male who would have been in his mid twenties. �We heard some splashing and just couldn�t resist.� The female of a similar age just sweetly smiled. As they placed their towels on nearby deck chairs Reyes noticed shiny new rings on both their fingers and gathered the couple were there in Key West on their honeymoon. �Come on in, it�s your pool too.� Reyes smiled at Doggett who was clearly thinking about their previous conversation. �So you want me to flirt with you?� Doggett floated closer so as not to be heard as the other couple dived in and began swimming to one side of the pool. �It could draw attention away from the business side of why we�re here. The newcomers to the island are getting to know each other and like what they�re getting into.� Whether her idea would be feasible or not Doggett really liked the notion. Since finding out he was single there were more than just Rita who had been extra friendly to him after starting scuba diving lessons for the week long course. He had decided to keep that knowledge to himself. Showing that he was falling for someone could draw attention away from his personal life so he could continue to keep an eye on both he and Reyes� suspect boss. �Okay,� he mused more so continuing to reflect on the concept rather than his immediate confirmation. �And it would explain away why we�re spending so much time together.� Reyes� eyes trailed over to the couple and silently nodded to her partner to take a look. �When was the last time you felt like that?� His gaze followed hers to the more than friendly, happy couple passionately kissing by the edge of the pool. �You want me to kiss you that way?� His voice lowered considerably more to a low rumble, as he looked back to his partner�s hopeful brown eyes. �Do you really believe this is a good idea? What would they think back at the Bureau?� �John, it all makes sense. The FBI would understand.� Underwater she caught his hand and moved him closer so they were face to face and speaking softly, �Yes, kiss me that way.� �.. There had been times when he had found himself dreaming about what he was about to do but there had always been excuses, the largest being that he would disappoint her. It had played on his mind on many occasions how he would let his guard down only to fail once more and be rejected. That would scar him for life, he knew. As confident as he appeared on the outside Agent John Doggett had his internal insecurities. Some he personally battled but others he preferred to hide away believing that he should not burden others with his problems. On the undercover case in Key West was a whole new ball game. Being in paradise after midnight, in a romantic pool setting and with a beautiful, alluring consenting woman did have him believing that it was indeed the right timing. Waiting expectantly her lips moved in calm anticipation as both their eyes filled with desire and their faces moved closer together. The first kiss was light, barely touching the surface. It was a chance to get their bearings, to see how their bodies fitted together to make the following kisses more perfect. As they ever so slightly broke away both looked at the lips that had been briefly connected and then went in for another. The soft, sensual, oral exploration was made more ideal by the way their bodies touched. One of Doggett�s hands was on the railing beside his partner, partially supporting her, the other gently trailed through the wet hair behind her neck and then down her shoulder hardly touching the surface but just enough to tantalize. �Am I doing this right?� Doggett could tell by more than just her smile on his that she was responding positively. �Oooh, yes,� she respired as she caught his lips again in a more passion filled embrace. That time it was her turn to run her hands down his back feeling what she had only been able to watch each afternoon as he had come into her shop in his wet suit pulled down to his waist baring his upper half. Neither of them had expected that the first time would be that way. The setting was more than ideal and the kissing was stirring desire in them that neither would have imagined happening in reality quite so soon. �Did I pass?� Doggett�s smile was rare but when it did occur Reyes knew he was truly happy and contented. �It was perfect John.� To prove her point she took one of his hands in hers and guided it to rest on her beating heart. They stayed that way for minutes just basking in what would in all probability be the start of more romantic times ahead. �John?� There was a voice in the pool behind them that startled the couple for a moment but when Doggett turned he saw a familiar face. �.. �It�s me Matilda, well people call me Tilly.� It was the female of the couple who had joined them in the pool. Doggett hadn�t really been aware of them when they had approached. His mind was on other matters of the heart. �I�m sorry, I hadn�t noticed.� He managed a more polite distance from his partner rather than the one that was bordering on consensual intimacy. �Tilly, this is my friend Monica.� He turned to Reyes to explain the female�s recognition of her partner. �She�s in my diving class.� �Hello Monica,� Tilly produced a wide white smile and then introduced her new husband. �Keith and I just arrived here on the weekend.� There were introductions and acknowledgements all around before Reyes continued, �You�ve just been married?� �Sunday, we flew straight here afterwards.� Keith offered the details. �It couldn�t have been fast enough for Tilly to enrol in your course John.� He gave his wife the eyebrow and then chuckled. �I hear you�re a natural teacher.� �That�d be mainly my Marines training, but thank you.� Doggett looked suitably praised. �And Tilly�s a fast learner.� �So, what about you two? How long have you known each other?� Tilly asked with all innocence. Briefly the two undercover agents shared a fleeting look before Reyes responded, �We both arrived here on Saturday. John happened to be standing beside me at the hotel reception.� That much was true. �We got to talking and found out we live not far from each other.� True again. �You two worked quickly I see.� Keith remarked with a smirk and then eye contact fell on the attractive dark haired woman. �Maybe John will take you for his own private diving lesson.� �Keith!� Tilly gave him a gentle nudge in the ribs. �That�s a bit personal.� �It�s okay,� Reyes reassured. �Maybe we could all meet for breakfast tomorrow morning?� It was a way they could talk when they felt fresher. Also Reyes wanted more time together with just her and Doggett. Like tempting chocolate, it was mighty hard limiting their kisses to just one session. �Sounds good,� Tilly agreed on behalf of both of them. �The Reef Room at eight?� There were nods all around before the newlyweds left the pool saying their goodnights. �It could work,� Reyes was the first to mention as the couple were out of earshot. �Another natural undercover thing to do. Make friends with others here.� �I have to agree with you.� Doggett took a look around him as though realizing for the first time where he was. �Coming to a place like this we�d have to make a few friends.� �So how about booking that free scuba diving lesson.� Reyes reminded with a big grin. �Who said it�d be free?� Doggett winked as he began to swim away from her to the other end of the pool and back halfway before getting out and heading for his towel. With a smile over his shoulder he left Reyes in two minds what he intended. �.. It took a number of knocks on her partner�s hotel room door before it opened. So many, that she was about to give it all up and go to her own room down the hall to brood on the night�s happenings. After he had left the pool she swam a few laps and then decided she would also make it a night. He was dressed for bed in his boxers and looked so tempting to just wrap her arms around him and plant kisses all over his face but Reyes restrained herself like she had many a time on seeing him in an atmosphere other than work mode. �Monica?� He genuinely looked puzzled to see her there at the door and she internally froze. �Can I come in?� Reyes walked past him as he made way for her. �What is it?� He looked duly inquisitive. �You have no idea?� She saw his eyes briefly stray down to her chest then just as quickly to her gaze. �I thought that after that kiss�.� She paused not knowing how to politely continue without looking a fool. �You thought we could go further?� Doggett finally sensed his partner�s disappointment and came a little closer. �I just thought you wanted to try it for show. You wanted me to flirt with you.� �So you felt nothing?� Reyes had to know. She had immersed her whole self into those first kisses and desired to know how he perceived the act. �Oh, I felt something all right. Something that I�m not sure we should be pursuing behind closed doors.� He looked into her eyes with concern. �It�s okay John. We may be technically working on a case but if we both have other desires then it�s acceptable to follow them. Everyone has a life other than work.� Confidently she looked him straight in the face. �Give yourself permission to follow your heart.� He looked at her as though trying to tease out the implications of what she had just said. �What do you want Monica?� He asked her in a tone that showed he cared for her feelings and also truly would not mind her speaking her thoughts. �If you want to talk more then I�ll be next door.� Her hand went to his face and she smiled sweetly as the backs of her fingers slipped over his cheek and a thumb gently traced the contours of his lips. �My door will be unlocked for you.� She left him to ponder her message. Before exiting his room she turned again with a wide smile and saw that she really could not read his decision. At least she had given him permission that if he indeed did decide to spend the night with her it would be his choice. �.. Doggett lay on his bed on top of the covers in the darkened room. The mottled lighting from the pool below was the only illumination. The gentle hum of the air conditioner normally would have lulled him into sleep but his mind was active with what his companion had given him consent to do. Like a love sick youth he tossed around whether to stay in his room or go to her. He yearned to just hang it all and give in to his own desires but the more practical side of him said it was too soon. �Too soon�. Those two words hung in the air until he had deciphered their significance. The fact that he was thinking at all about the possibility of eventually sleeping with his partner, taking another step in their relationship, meant he had feelings for her that went well past their working status. Was sleeping with his colleague really �too soon� for a forty something unattached man? After his duelling practicality and romantic sides subsided he had decided his next action. He would go to her and see where it all led from there. �I was concerned for your security,� were Doggett�s first words as he entered the darkened room and closed and locked the door. �Anyone could have come through that door.� �Thank you John,� Reyes smiled from underneath the bed covers, �for thinking of my safety.� �I�m always here to protect you Monica,� he snorted as he approached the bed. Lifting the covers revealed her wearing soft white pajamas. The top was only buttoned once revealing some welcoming skin. �Come join me.� Shifting over to the center of the bed allowed him to slip in snugly beside her. �I�m glad you�re here.� �Me too.� He rolled on his side to look into her eyes. �So what did you want to talk about?� �Talk?� Reyes chuckled as her hand reached out and tracked down his bare arm. �You said if I wanted to talk more then you�d be here,� he teasingly reminded. �Conversation need not be spoken John,� her voice was as soft as her hand as the pads of her fingers traced over his chest to his abdomen. Her heart thumped madly as his fingers touched the bare skin of her stomach and moved their way up to nimbly undo the single button of her pajama top. �I suppose not.� His pebbly voice sounded so sexy to her ears. Pulling the soft fabric from her shoulder exposed her chest to him for the first time. �What�s this telling you?� He helped her out of her garment and then traced tantalizing finger patterns on her breasts that had her gasping for more touching. �It�s telling me that we both need to undress for what we�re about to do.� Her fingers scaped over the rim of his boxers a little nervous that the moment of her dreams was becoming reality. Pulling them down enabled her to feel over his ample upper thighs. �Undress? We don�t need to undress to talk,� he teased as he lifted his hips in aiding the removal of his only garment, then went for her draw strings pajama bottoms. �The talk I have planned we do.� Her voice sounded intoxicated as his solid fingers outlined the skin of her ass cheeks as he drew down her lower garment. �You made plans?� Doggett pulled the fabric from her toes and let it fall beside the bed. �Let�s just say that the ending has been written, we just need to fill out the plot as we go.� Both entirely bare they slipped closer, limbs interlocked in a bundle of warm and sensual softness. Once again they kissed, that time in dry surroundings. The first had been open mouthed but had not gone the full French way. In bed, in a comfort that felt like soaring in clouds, their kiss was slow and deep. As their tongues combined in heated obsession their bodies stirred, building up to a union that had been long anticipated. Rolling gently on top he kept kissing as his body told of his desire to be one with her. Reyes could not keep her hands still on his flesh. It was remarkably firm for his age and so much better unclothed. In an action that had her crying out for merger he slowly spread her legs with his knees sinking into the bed. One of her hands went to between his legs to feel his erection and how ready he was and how desirous he was to have her. A hot breath escaped his lips as her fingers encircled and lightly squeezed what was soon to be buried deep within her. �John, I want you,� her voice was all whisper as the man above her literally took her breath away. As he broke the surface of her core she sighed one big exclamation and groaned involuntarily as he pushed his way in further. Her hips slowly came to meet his telling him she wanted him, all of him deeply combined. With each slow thrust their facial expressions told of the bliss they both felt. Sex was pleasurable but between willing, loving couples it was even more so. The first time was nothing like they had imagined. It was one hundred fold as sexy, sensuous and heavenly. Doggett�s hand held and massaged one breast. The small nudges with his thumb on the nipple sent waves of raw energy to her groin making her even more desirous for him. She could not believe how good he felt inside her, how natural it all felt for him to be making love to her the way he was. The hand went to her face and felt over the curves as he looked into her eyes. There was nothing as sexy as that moment. The bluest eyes looked lustfully into hers as he thrust inside her. It showed he was making love to her and not some fantasy. All her love surfaced as she felt her body losing control. As she came he moved in for a kiss. Coming and kissing at the same time had never been so electrifying. Just as he was in deep and wet below his mouth on hers was also hot and wet above. Careful not to bite his tongue she rode out the tremors of her profound orgasm with bubbles of pure pleasure coming from her throat. With a few more thrusts their lips broke free and they both blissfully experienced his first orgasm inside her. The throbs seemed endless, indicating the intensity of his release. A few minutes of sweet limbo lingered before Doggett flopped beside her on the bed, a wide grin covering his face. �So is that what you wanted us to talk about?� Doggett�s eyes momentarily closed seeming to dwell on the last remnants of their physical union. Rolling onto her side she moved in closer and stole a sweet kiss. �I�ve wanted to have this conversation for a while now.� Her fingers went to his cheek and gently traced his features as they both gazed into each other�s eyes. �John, that was so much more than I imagined.� Tears were welling up in her eyes as she spoke. �I�ve wanted you for so long. I�ve been waiting for you.� The moment was so profound she felt tears streaming down her cheeks and sobs that seemed to come from another body. Moving closer Doggett literally kissed her tears away then went to her lips where she tasted the saltiness. After another impassioned kiss he laid his head back on the pillow with her. �Thank you for waiting,� was all he said as he smiled before closing his eyes into the sleep that had eluded him for the past hour. With contented arms around her lover, Reyes also gave in to a much needed and precious sleep. Chapter Two Doggett�s eyes flew open and immediately looked towards his bedside clock. The morning light was already shining through the window with the promise of another extremely hot day ahead. Had he slept too long? Frowning a little he sat to find his clock that was not in its usual place. It was after a sweep of the hotel room and a look under the covers at his unclothed body did he remember where he was. He had slept with his partner and was still in her bed. With mixed feelings of guilt and undeniable pleasure he got out of the bed to head for the bathroom. There was bustle outside near the pool and also behind the room door as people went about their early morning activities. After using the bathroom and washing his hands and face to be able to wake further he looked at Reyes� room clock to see it was 7:30, only thirty minutes until they were due down for breakfast. Where could she be? Deciding to return to his room he retrieved his boxers from the floor beside the bed and chuckled at the thought of having to leave her room dressed that way and return to his for a morning shower and fresh clothes. It wasn�t until he was about to turn the handle when he saw the note attached to the door. Unfolding it he read half out loud, �Wait for me.� In two minds he walked towards the glass doors of the balcony. A wash of hot air met him as he opened them and stepped onto the terrace. He so wanted to see her that morning to talk about his actions during the night but also was also one to keep appointments. How long would he wait? It was then he heard her voice from behind. �John, thank you for waiting.� He turned to see her fresh morning face. She was a little flushed probably from being outside in the heat, he surmised. �I was just about to go back to my room for a shower when I saw your note,� he said a little timidly just hoping that she had deemed the night as profound as he. �No need,� she beamed as she took his hand and after closing the balcony doors, led him to her bathroom. There was no doubt of her intensions as she began to strip off her t-shirt and sports bra. �.. �You want me to shower with you?� Until she verbally confirmed, he was keeping his shorts on, although watching her undress was doing something to his body in sympathy with the past night. She was down to her underwear before she leaned into the shower cubicle and fired up the heat. �John,� she moved closer and placed light hands on his chest then moved them down over his shoulders and arms, watching what she was doing. �Last night was wonderful. Shower with me and I�ll have an even bigger smile on my face all day.� The prospect of running slippery, fragrant hands over her entire body was too tempting to pass up. With no more persuasion he was out of his boxers and into the shower as she also stripped bare and joined him. The water was as hot as the Fahrenheit promised to be that day. Luckily most of it for him would be spent under the cool ocean water. He found the shampoo and dabbed a little in his hand and ran it through Reyes� dark locks. She sighed gratification as he lathered her hair and massaged the scented foam into her scalp. �So where did you go?� He nursed her under the water to rinse off the suds. �A morning run.� With her hair dripping wet down her back it was her turn to return the compliment. �It was the perfect opportunity to check out 86 Flamingo Way and bring back our rental car in the same process.� As she ran her lathered fingers through his hair her eyes never left his. Doggett could not recall the last time he�d had company in the shower. To be in such proximity to the woman�s body that was even hotter than the shower water was producing unclean thoughts. �Anything of significance?� He bent down a little to run rinsing water through his hair. Taking it in turns for the soap they frothed up their hands and began work on each other�s ready bodies. �No change. They�re all still there.� She rubbed her hands over his chest and down his arms being careful not to miss a single spot. As she went she marvelled at his definition, what great shape he was in. �If we�re going to solve this case, we�re going to need to be a bit more smart.� �Any ideas?� He turned around to let her work on his back, revelling in the feel of her hands together with the comforting spray. �They know they�re being watched but they don�t know it�s us.� Her hands relathered and ran over his ass and down the backs of his legs. The shower together was the perfect opportunity to map out the bodies that had only seen in semi dark the night before. �If we can show that we�re naturally attracted to each other and forming a relationship�� �That could take the suspicion away from us.� Doggett finished her sentence understanding her reasoning. �They�ve been clever so far, probably only a matter of time before they figured us out.� �This way we have an excuse to be together more often to keep an eye on the bastards.� Doggett turned back ready to return her favour. �Do you think we could pull it off?� �What do you think!� With a sly grin Reyes took the soap from her partner. �There�s a part I haven�t cleaned yet.� With a deep sigh Reyes took his manhood in her hands and began slowly soaping and teasing. His blood began coursing his veins as she expertly soaped his balls and then along the shaft that was growing in her hands. �Monica�.,� he sighed and took a breath, barely able to restrain himself. �Let me soap you first. We�re going to be late down for breakfast you know.� Reluctantly she let go of him and allowed him to do his will on her. There was no doubt where all that was leading. ��. Doggett could hardly control his thinking as he ran hands over her perfect skin. In the previous few days he had seen more of her flesh than ever before and liked what he saw. Trying to keep his eyes undistracted was becoming harder each day when she wore appealing swim suits to work. His eyes tracked over her body as his hands covered her breasts with foam and then let the water rinse it away. There were long moments when they were in their own little world of touching, watching and feeling. �That feels good.� Reyes moaned as he moved up one leg and then the other just stopping short of her extra sensitive zone. �Jo-ohn.� �Turn around,� he almost whispered as he gave her a light kiss on the lips and helped her turn in his arms. With her forearms resting against the shower wall she luxuriated in the sensation of his hands coursing over her back and then to her ass. �Monica, I want to make love again.� To Reyes it did not need asking but Doggett didn�t want to break the mood by forcing himself on her unwillingly. �John, please,� she groaned again as his arms came around to her front, travelling over her abdomen and down to between her upper thighs. With fingertips he spread apart her willing legs and pressed his hot body against hers. Breathing into her ear and then kissing the side of her face he waited until she shifted into a perfect position for entry. Rubbing his penis along her slick clit he collected the sizzling juices sending Reyes� receptive nerve endings into frenzy. Finding her precious place he pressed himself in slowly, making sure his learned observation skills were alert to her pleasure. Her hips responded with a gentle sway as a purr came from his lover�s throat. Arms went higher up the wall, stretching her body to give consent to do anything he wanted. �You feel good,� he growled as one hand caressed a breast while the other tugged lavishly on her upper inner thigh. �So do you. Keep doing that.� Reyes cried out as he almost lifted her body off the ground with his force. The male agent put all his energy into pleasuring his lover. Even though he was ready a couple of times to just explode inside he mentally trained himself to hold off, to allow her to reach her own heights of sexual fulfilment. The small cubicle was swirling with heat and congenial groans as testament to the delight of the consenting adults. It was not until he felt Reyes give a guttural sigh and start squeezing on his already brimming shaft that he let out a long breath and pulsed out his load as she called his name. The water kept pounding down on their quenched bodies not noticing the post sex lull and contemplation. Doggett leaned forward and kissed her cheek and down her neck to her shoulder. As he slipped out of her she turned with a sated grin and linked the fingers of both hands behind his neck. �Kiss me John.� She hardly outed the words when his lips were falling on hers with more fiery zeal. For minutes they let themselves fall victim to each other�s desires not caring about the deadline they had made with their new acquaintances. �So was that good enough to keep that smile on your face for today?� Doggett gave her a final kiss before he spoke. �Good enough,� Reyes beamed. �I might as well have a sign on me that says I just made love to the most wonderful man on earth.� �Want me to make that sign?� He looked into her smiling eyes and melted. At that very moment he could not see himself ever being with any other woman but her. �You already have,� her grin continued as she gave him a final kiss. �Come on, let�s go eat.� *** Feeling quite feminine in her floral halter bikini top and matching paradise print pareo that she would be wearing for work, Reyes spotted Doggett on a table near the large windows overlooking the sunny beach and clear blue ocean. As planned he had arrived before her and was chatting with Keith and Tilly. He was smartly yet casually dressed in a t-shirt with an open cream surf shirt thrown over the top. Below he had matching beach shorts that nicely hugged his lower half. She smiled and flushed thinking how handsome he looked and then also remembered how good he had felt unclothed and wet. When he saw her his eyes lit up. �Ah, here she is.� Keith was the first to communicate. �We were just talking about you.� �You were?� Reyes beamed with a little bewilderment and looked to Tilly and then to her partner. �We were just telling John that we can�t believe what fast workers you two are.� Tilly afforded the information. �And he was playing dumb.� �What does she mean by that?� Doggett showed a hint of a smile as he stood to let Reyes take his seat and he moved around one next to Tilly. �I mean the lame excuse he gave for you two being late to breakfast.� Tilly nudged Doggett�s arm. �Oh?� Reyes� eyebrows rose as she got comfortable in her chair and then took a sip of the water that had been poured for her. �All I said was that I didn�t know about you but I�d misplaced my room key,� he winked giving further credence to the deception. �And I said back,� Keith leaned a little forward to make his point. �Then how does that explain me seeing John exit your room this morning only half dressed?� �Oh!� Reyes� expression altered to understanding and she flushed a little. Doggett had his head down and was covertly chuckling. �Now that you�re both here, we�re going to check out the breakfast buffet.� Tilly smiled and stood. Keith followed suit and let her past him. �It�ll give you time to get your stories straight.� They both headed off with a laugh. �It�s as though they�ve known us a lifetime,� Reyes quietly commented when the newlyweds were out of earshot. �The cat�s out of the bag for sure.� Doggett shrugged. �Someone was bound to see me.� The male agent�s stance then stiffened. �Don�t look now but the boss just walked in.� Doggett�s gaze projected over his partner�s shoulder. �The boss? Not�.?� Reyes had her back to the recent arrival. �Ted Fellows, he�s seen us.� Doggett mentioned. �And he�s walking this way.� �Good morning you two,� came the cheery deep voice beside them. Reyes turned to see the tall, sturdy looking man in his early fifties. �I�m glad I found you together. Although that seems highly likely from what I�ve seen since you both arrived here.� Reyes immediately felt her throat go dry. To her mind they had covered their tracks. Was he onto them already? �And what can we do for you Ted?� Doggett seemed more at ease. �I have a guest coming down from New York today and thought you two could show him around this place.� He sat on Ted�s seat but perched on the edge showing it was temporary. �Why us? That�s something I thought you�d like to do.� Doggett aptly mentioned. �It�d just be for an hour from about one o�clock this afternoon. I have another appointment and thought that you could keep him occupied until I returned.� Reyes tried to look for any deception in his face, any deflection that would give away his intentions. He was good. In the past few days since she had worked at his shop he had kept a cool exterior. �What about the shop?� Reyes reminded. �No harm in closing it for a couple of hours.� His cool gaze averted to Doggett. �And I�ve contacted all your afternoon diving class and informed them it will start an hour later.� �Thank you for being so thorough.� The male agent�s face was not hiding the fact that he was suspicious. Reyes felt it too. �Under the palms at one then.� His head turned towards the large windows that looked onto the beach. Then he stood with a smile and walked towards the buffet. All the way Doggett had his eyes trained on the imposing man. �Keeping both of us occupied at once, nice touch,� commented Reyes. �So for one hour this afternoon something�s going down.� Doggett thought aloud. �And we will be suitable occupied not to follow.� Reyes logically finished his train of thought. �Look!� Doggett nudged her arm and she turned to see the unexpected sight. There was Ted Fellows shaking hands and being friendly with Keith as though they already knew each other. He then mentioned something to Tilly who was beside her husband. ��.. The couple decided to stay quiet about what they had just witnessed, preferring to glean as much as they could from other questioning rather than putting Keith and Tilly on the offensive. �Do you think that Keith�s the guest he mentioned?� Reyes quietly spoke as the newlyweds began returning to their seats. �I don�t know but we�re going to find out.� With that statement Doggett moved close to her ear and whispered. �They�re coming back.� As naturally as if they had been romantically involved for months he moved in for a kiss. His hand rested lightly on her arm as he made for her mouth. A week earlier he had not even entertained the thought of kissing his partner in public but times had changed. The trigger had been activated and he couldn�t get enough of her feel and her enticing proximity. �I like this type of flirting.� Reyes hardly had time for a smile as his soft lips gathered hers in their magic. She responded with equal need. Smelling his sweet scent had her wanting him all over again. How could she possibly wait until nightfall to share their bodies and souls once more? �Sure you two haven�t known each other longer than just Saturday?� Tilly climbed through to her seat and placed her plate of cereal, fruit and yogurt on the table, together with what looked like a glass of apple juice. �Maybe we met in a previous life.� With a sparkle in her eyes the dark haired Reyes broadly grinned. Her partner just rolled his eyes, faintly shaking his head as he sat back in his chair. �Seriously guys, where are you from?� Keith dug into his eggs and toast and took a sip of the juice he�d brought back to the table. �We�re both from DC.� Reyes was not keen on talking much about herself and knew her partner would feel the same. They had a cover story if questioned, which they had used with their job interviews, but preferred not to deceive. It was harder to remember a lie. �And what about you two?� �LA, we met at college there.� Tilly looked across lovingly to her husband. �I�m studying to be a marine biologist. That�s why I wanted to enrol in your class John to get as much underwater experience as possible.� �And I just finished my last year of IT, computer information systems, technology and electronics at Harbor College,� Keith volunteered. �He�s a really good singer too.� Tilly nudged her husband�s arm. �He�s just too humble to mention it.� �So what do you hope to do now?� Doggett was pleased that the couple were talking more than he and his partner. �I�d love to get into some sort of investigative work, maybe join law enforcement and use my expertise that way.� Keith took another bite of toast and finished off his juice sending messages to other�s appetites. �Maybe one day I�ll be married to an FBI agent. Apart from a singing career joining the FBI has been a dream of his.� Tilly nudged her husband�s arm and then looked to the opposite couple. �We�re stopping you from grabbing a bite. Go get something. We�ll still be here when you get back.� It was a relief from the questioning. Keeping a relaxed stance when the FBI was mentioned was difficult. ��. �Too good looking for a Lone Gunmen type,� Doggett quipped as he led Reyes to the breakfast buffet. Reyes chuckled then went more practical, �Maybe they�re not working for Ted after all. They seem the real deal to me John.� �Still not convinced.� Doggett made sure there was no-one else listening as he spoke his suspicions. �It just seems a little too suitable that they are suddenly buddies with us- last night in the pool, Tilly conveniently being in my afternoon class, them meeting us for breakfast.� �I was the one who asked them here John.� Reyes reminded as she picked up a bowl and then a scoop of muesli from the large container. �What�s the bet they�ll want to meet up again tonight.� He took a plate ready for an active man sized breakfast. �I think you�re looking too deeply into this. They�re a couple who are just being friendly.� Reyes poured some pineapple juice after topping her cereal with milk. �What�s wrong? You want me all to yourself tonight?� �I was hoping for a night alone, yes.� Doggett topped his plate with toast, some tomatoes, bacon and eggs. �We need to talk more.� The comment brought a smile to both their mouths and their bodies brushed sending forth more pangs of longing after memories of their �talk� the previous night. �If they are watching us like you think wouldn�t it be better that we knew where they were?� Reyes waited for Doggett to pour a glass of milk before heading back to the table. �We can be together for the rest of the night.� �No matter what, I�m asking them.� It was Doggett again who led the way back to the newlywed couple. Setting his food down first he moved the chair out for Reyes to sit. Keith and Tilly were having a good chuckle over something they had both been reading. �We were just looking through the entertainment around here.� Keith offered. �Have you heard of the Bull and Whistle?� �The one on Caroline Street?� Reyes sipped her juice while Doggett began on his tomatoes. �It says here that the �Garden of Eden� bar there is clothing optional.� The young couple laughed while Doggett could see where the conversation was leading. �We were looking for a place to go dancing this evening. Want to come with us?� Tilly requested. �I�m not taking my clothes off.� Doggett almost choked on his toast as he chortled. �The Bull has live music and dancing.� Keith mentioned. �Clothing optional is not our taste either.� �Come on John, it�d be something to look forward to.� Reyes� request was hard to refuse when her expression was so tender and her hand rested temptingly on his thigh. �Okay,� Doggett slowly nodded as he chewed on more toast. �I can tell you now, dancing is not my strong suit.� �I�ll teach you.� Again his partner�s winning smile was hard to decline. At least it was a way to have her legitimately in his arms and her undivided attention. The previous evenings they had dined together but later had said their good nights and not seen each other until morning. �About seven then?� Keith and Tilly had finished their breakfast and clearly wanted to leave soon. �We could get a bite to eat for dinner there too.� �Looks good to me.� Reyes accepted as the couple stood. �Before you go..,� she briefly shot Doggett a glance. �We were wondering how you know Ted, our boss.� �Ted? You saw us talking before?� Keith smiled at his wife while Doggett tried to read their manner. �He�s my uncle, my mom�s brother. I worked for him every summer to get money for college.� That certainly did answer their question about the familiarity but Doggett still had his doubts. Perhaps it was a good idea of Reyes� to keep an eye on them by accepting their dinner and dancing invitation. Perhaps it could be the new lead they needed to find. �� Chapter Three �When do you have to be back?� After the swim in the surf with her partner Reyes lay down on her beach towel letting the hot Florida Key sun quickly evaporate the water droplets from her skin. �Afternoon class starts at two thirty but I need to be there earlier to check the equipment.� Still dripping and puffing from the exertion Doggett lay down on his towel close beside her. �I thought you had someone to do that for you?� She rolled over a little way to face him. �I do. It�s just that a second pair of eyes may pick up something the first missed.� Doggett let the sun naturally dry him. �Marines training, you can never check the gear enough. I also teach my class the fundamentals of equipment care.� Reyes chuckled, �I�d love to see you at work and how you handle that class of yours.� �Maybe Ted could give you a couple of hours off sometime and you could join us.� It was Doggett�s turn to roll towards her until their faces were close. �I�d like that,� her face softened into an expectant smile. �John, I�ve been thinking about you all morning.� �You have?� His reciprocated smile indicated he had also almost certainly had his mind on what they had done the previous night and that morning. Who could forget how intimate and exciting it was? �I just hope you don�t have regrets about what we did,� she paused. �We can go more slowly if you want.� �What are you talking about?� He carefully moved from her cheek the piece of hair that had stuck there after their swim. �Monica, it was all perfect, you are perfect.� That was the right moment for a kiss. With no misgivings they had both felt the same way about letting themselves be drawn into a romantic situation. If they were seen it did not matter because they had discussed it all as benefiting their cover. The briny taste from the sea water was a reminder of where they were, on a romantic island and in each other�s hold. The kissing was slow and light, just enough to satisfy their sexual urges until later. It was a promise of the coming night once again to express their devotion through touch and words. �What do we do now?� Doggett pulled back a little looking at the lips he had just touched with his and then up to her radiant eyes. �We do our jobs, also making time for some fun, like going dancing tonight,� Reyes kissed his lips again then looked contentedly back at his satisfied air. At that very moment as though the sun had gone behind a non-existent cloud in the otherwise sunny blue sky they were covered by a shadow and then a familiar unexpected voice spoke. �� �Loafing on the job I see.� Follmer�s smug tone materialized above them. �What are you doing here?� From the outside Doggett tried to appear unruffled at the assistant director�s unforeseen appearance. He sat up on his beach towel moving a safe, more prudent distance from his partner. �I could ask you the same.� With a sanctimonious stance he stared from one agent to the other not giving away whether he had seen the intimate embrace moments earlier. �It looks like I sent you down here on a vacation.� �We�re just waiting for our boss� friend from New York to front up.� Doggett begrudgingly offered the explanation as both he and Reyes stood, brushing off the sand that had encrusted on their skin. �We�re meant to show him round the place and we were just catching a swim beforehand.� �Brad, this is not the place to talk.� Reyes spoke the voice of reason as she put on her flip-flops to protect her feet from the scorching sand and reached for her towel. �It could blow everything.� �You�re right, it could,� Follmer seem composed. �But it won�t.� �I don�t understand.� Reyes broke in as she shook the sand from her towel. �Why are you here Brad?� �I think it would be wise to shake hands.� The assistant director unexpectedly suggested. �What?� Doggett frowned as he also found his footwear and after shaking out his towel draped it around his shoulders. �We�re being watched.� He made a sign with his eyes to suggest the agents discreetly look over his shoulder. On seeing their boss Ted Fellows standing by the road they both began to understand what was going on and held out their hands for the greeting that would show him they were meeting for the first time. With that the watching figure moved off to whatever were his plans for the hour. �So you�re the friend from New York?� Doggett led the way, walking back to the marina and their hotel. �Like Monica said, this is not the place to discuss this.� He turned his attention to the female agent, looking over her body and the way she was dressed in a pale pink and green string bikini that left little to the imagination. �You�re looking healthy.� He then looked back at Doggett and the way he pretended not to hear the conversation behind him. Reyes knew by Follmer�s smug expression that he had seen everything. So had their �undercover� boss. It was only a matter of time before he got her alone and insisted on an explanation why she and her FBI partner were kissing on a public beach when they were meant to be working on a case together. �Thank you Brad.� Reyes was trying to keep up with the brutal pace her partner was setting. He was clearly agitated about Follmer turning up unannounced. �The sun can do that and there�s plenty of it here. �Yes, the sun and other things.� Follmer deliberately left his response cryptic but both agents knew what he meant. Just how much did he know? Was it he who had been watching them since they had arrived? Once back at the hotel Doggett unlocked the door to his room and entered, letting the others follow before closing the door behind them. With silent communication he looked to his partner and then to Follmer who was doing a sweep of the room probably looking for signs of a woman�s presence. �So why are you here Brad?� Reyes was the first to ask as she sat on one of the room�s chairs, leaving her beach towel to drape over her knees. Doggett sat on his bed that had already been made up by the maid. Follmer decided to stand to tell his reasons and wandered over to the French doors of the balcony and looked down to the pool that was alive with semi naked bodies. �The tech guys back in DC have been following this case and saw that Fellows has his business up for sale.� Follmer looked at Reyes with a raised eyebrow. �Did you know that?� �No,� Reyes looked serious. �Since when? He never told us.� �That�s why I�m wondering whether there are suspicions about you two and he�s not talking.� Lazily he shoved his hands in his pockets and began to pace the room. �Doesn�t tell us why you�re here.� Doggett�s scowl was more prominent as the time elapsed. �You could have called.� �As far as Fellows is concerned I�m a prospective buyer from New York.� Without acknowledging Doggett�s coolness he continued his circulation of the room. �There�s one more reason I�m here.� If it was possible to be any more smug then Follmer displayed it with his next comment. �To let you two off the case. I�m taking over from here on. You�re both booked on the ten o�clock flight back to DC tomorrow morning.� ��.. �I think that�s unwise Brad.� Reyes tried to show the calmer side of the partnership. She could see Doggett seething under his attempt at a straight face. Follmer just waited for her reasoning. �John and I think that a honeymooning couple here may be mixed up in this.� �Go on, I�m listening.� It was the first time Follmer sat but at least it showed he could possibly be dissuaded. Doggett stood and crossed his arms and leaned against the dresser. �Keith and Tilly Urban from LA.� Reyes explained. �Keith happens to be Ted Fellow�s nephew. He�s worked with him here over the years. We planned to go out with them tonight and maybe find some answers.� �You can still do that, your flight is tomorrow morning.� Follmer stood again as though their meeting was almost over. �You�ve served your purpose here.� He particularly looked coolly at the other male agent. If there were any doubts about whether Follmer knew about the direction of their relationship then the look in his eyes dispelled that. �We have others here less prominent who have their eyes on Fellows. They can also add the newlyweds to their list after you leave.� �You could have had the courtesy to tell us.� Doggett stood out of annoyance. �So we were the decoy here?� �You could say that,� Follmer chuckled to himself while Doggett became all the more aggravated. �I think your little display of sentiment duly turned Fellow�s head in the direction we wanted and now we almost have enough evidence to arrest him and his cohorts.� He made his way to the door as Reyes looked over to a bristling Doggett and shook her head. �Brad, wait!� Reyes implored and Follmer faced her one last time and waited. �If we leave now, what will happen to our jobs? John has two diving classes each day that he can�t just up and leave. How would that look? How would it appear if I just quit after only five days on the job? It would look suspicious and may put Fellows back on the defensive.� The cogs visibly turned in Follmer�s head as he looked from one to the other agent. �Agent Doggett, when do your classes end?� At least he was listening. Reyes always had a way to cut through the hard wood to his heartstrings. �Last one is Friday afternoon.� He leant back on the dresser that time resting his palms beside him. �Okay then, you have until Friday. I�ll change the flights to that evening.� Follmer turned to Reyes. �Regard the next two days as your weekend, I want to see you on the job Saturday morning, and Agent Doggett�,� he turned his determined face to his colleague. �No more meddling here, we�re on it!� As the assistant director left Reyes could see that Doggett wanted to go after him with daggers. �.

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