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CHAPTER ONE: LATE NIGHT
Night shifts weren't too bad, it was being on call which really took it out of you and sadly this week Bernie was that lucky soul who'd have to sleep with one eye open at bedtime.
Her and Serena lay on the sofa armed with a duvet, a variety of snacks and a cheesy movie that nobody was really bothered about. It had been a long week and Friday nights were officially now known as 'Lazy Fridays'. For Serena this was pure bliss. Her Bernie, food and wine (To be honest, what else do you need?) and Bernie loved these nights too but this week she knew she couldn't get too comfty, just in case. Serena sat next to Bernie on the sofa there legs and fingers both entwined and the odd peck on the cheek between the two. Ever since they had started this kind of weekly ritual of it just being the two of them, at home, whilst Jason went to Alan's, Bernie had become more and more gobsmacked that this was her life, that Serena had forgiven her so easily and that she had the honour of calling Serena hers and waking up next to her every morning.
As the night went on and the film came to an end, Bernie's head became heavier and heavier. Not exactly because she was tired but the fact she had been sat in the same position for over 2 hours. She was half laid on Serena and before getting a dead shoulder, Serena thought it'd be best to move sooner rather than later.
'Come on, love. Let's head up' Serena suggested whilst lightly stroking her cheek and giving her a peck (purely for good measure)
Bernie didn't seem to want to move, her eyes remained closed whilst a smile crept up onto her face.
'Come on, Bern... move it'
'But I'm comfty now, 'Rena' Bernie protested.
'It's more comfty upstairs. Where neither one of us will get cramp. Now budge!'
Bernie replied with a groan and remained fixed to her position.
'BERENICE BLOODY WOLFE' Serena moaned.
But all Bernie replied with a snigger.
'That's it' Serena pushed Bernie onto her back on the sofa and pinned her hands down above her head in one swift move.
'Ha! Not so smart now are we, Wolfe?'
Both with huge smiles on their faces, Serena finally gave into temptation and kissed Bernie on the lips. Bernie immediately responded and her arms came up to Serena's back to try and pull her as close as she could. Bernie kissed her back with the same amouth of passion that Serena put in. Bernie's hands found themselves sliding up the back of her camisole and closer up to her shoulders before settling her hips. They finally stopped because of lack of breath and gazed into each others eyes.
'Shall we go upstairs? ' Bernie suggested.
'You didn't want to a minute ago'
'Well you know... circumstances changed'
Serena leans in for anothere kiss when...
*bleep*bleep*bleep*
'You've got to be kidding me' Serena said whilst reaching for Bernie's pager, which lay on the coffee table.
'Pile up on the motorway. Hanssen needs you' Serena says, handing it over to Bernie in a sulking fashion
'Do you have to go?' Serena says before giving her another kiss.
'Afraid so. One of the head of departments has to be there and I reckon the other one having way too much fun already tonight'
'Not anymore' Serena said whilst getting up off Bernie.
Working in unison. Bernie tucks her shirt back into place and Serena wipes off the smudged lipstick from Bernie's cheek. They both walk towards the front door, Bernie collecting everything she needed on the way whilst Serena had the saddest look on her face, Bernie had ever seen.
'I'll be back as soon as I can... I promise' Bernie said whilst opening the door.
'Well don't be too long... a woman has needs'
'I'll try not be. I love you' Bernie kissed her before making her way to the car.
Serena stayed leant against the door until she saw Bernie drive off towards the hospital. Sighing as she closed the door in utter frustration.
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As quietly as she could, Bernie closed the door behind her and made her way into the kitchen. She dumped everything on the kitchen table before getting a glass of water and headed up to bed. This is not how she wanted the night to go. There had been more casualties than expected, not enough beds and 2 people had gone into cardiac arrest but finally she was home. Hours after what was expected. Bloody pagers.
She opened the door and smiled at the sight before her. Serena lay spread out with Bernie's pillow tickling her nose and her arm across where Bernie should be. Her hair sticking up in all directions and the duvet gathering neare her lower back. She was so beautiful, Bernie thought whilst admiring her.
Again being extremely quiet (although not being too good at it) she got changed, brushed her teeth and snuck into bed. Serena stirred as she Bernie had just laid down. Her arm immediately wrapping around Bernie's stomach and snuggling closer to Bernie's neck.
'I didn't think you'd be back the late' Serena groggily spoke without opening her eyes.
'Sorry. Did I wake you?' A pang of guilt washing over her.
'It's fine. I tried to stay awake for you... I guess that didn't work' Serena chuckled as she tightened her grip on Bernie.
Bernie kissed her hairline and pulled her closer causing a sigh of relief to escape for Serena.
'Go to sleep, love'
'Okay... as long as we can pick up where we left off in the morning' Serena said sleepily.
'You're on, Campbell' Bernie grinned and soon drifted off herself.