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"You're right." Milo said removing his hand. "You didn't mind my hands last night." He winked, just to feel like himself.

She got up and slapped his arm, "Oh shut the hell up. Want breakfast?" She looked in the fridge.

*&*

"That face doesn't look good. What's up? Everything okay?"

Milo nodded. He looked around the room for the newspaper and finally spotted it.

*&*

She sighed, "I have to work this-"

Geoff interrupted her, "Oh dear LORD, if you fucking say this weekend then I'm going to throw a little bitch fit right now!"

A few other guys walked in.

"Yes! Han is on breakfast duty." One said, she was a good cook.

"Pancakes and bacon." She smiled and put some plates on the table.

*&*

Jo sighed, "Look calm down. I'm really upset too but I don't exactly have a choice..the hospital dictates my schedule. I'm so incredibly sorry."

Hannah couldn't be happier. These guys were her family. Milo was her....well, whatever he was. But it worked for her. She served everyone their food and then joined them.


*&

"Wow...fuck this." Geoff muttered. He ran a hand through his hair and then stormed off.

"Thanks Han." They mumbled between bites.

"Alright what are we doing tonight guys?" Tristan said, including Hannah in "guys". "It's saturday and we all have the day shift. We've gotta do something."

"Strip club." One said.

"Been there. Done that. Beer garden?"

"Yeah let's do that..it's nice out." Tristan smiled, "Whose in?"

Hannah and Milo both exchanged shifty glances at each other, Milo made an odd face. At the same time as the rest of the guys they said, "I'm in." Hannah sighed, she thought Milo's displeased look meant he wasn't into the Beer Garden. She thought she could go without having to worry about awkwardness with him. She gave him a dirty look.

*&*

"Geoff wait!" She said taking a step but not following him down the street because she was woman with pride.

She mentally shrugged and reassured herself there would be no problems. She even thought about getting her dad to ask Milo to stay for another shift.

*&*

Geoff spun around, "I realize that I'm acting like YOU but I'm fucking tired of this shit. This ALWAYS fucking happens. God...I swear. You know what...I'm so beyond done. I'm sorry, Jo. I can't do this shit."

Jo stared at him open mouthed.

Hannah got up and started to walk down the stairs to her dad's office. Before she reached the bottom, Milo caught up to her on the stairs.

"Don't even think about it. You're just going to have to deal with me tonight." He read her mind.

"What?" She spat.

"Come on..I'm not dumb I noticed your pissy glare." Milo said.

"So...?" Hannah scoffed.

*&*

"You've got to be kidding me?" She exclaimed.

They heard shouting outside and recognized the voices.

*&*

"I CAN'T do this shit." He shouted.

"You're insane." She snapped.

Milo went to walk down.

"No." She put her hand on his chest. "Let them be." Hannah wasn't happy Jordon and Geoff were fighting but she also knew not to interrupt it. Her hand lingered on his chest a few moments too long.

***

"I think we need some space from each other!"

Milo didn't like it either but he refused to interfere in the midst of the argument.

*&*

"Space? Geoff, it's my job! It's not like I, myself, chose to work! I wanted nothing more than to go and get away from everything and spend some time with you."

Geoff shook his head, "Let me rephrase, I need space."

"Let's leave them be." Hannah dragged Milo into the room where the guys kept bunk beds.

"Why do you hate me?" Milo asked, running a hand through his hair.

"I don't hate you, Milo."

*&*

"I can't believe this is happening." She said softly.

Geoff shook his head and started to say something. Then he just shrugged and walked back to the fire station.


*&*


Milo snorted, "Funny way of showing that."

Jordan couldn't even think. Like a zombie she started to walk home.

*&*

"Milo, please don't act like you don't fuck anything in a skirt." She snapped.

"Don't act like you're not scared." He spat.

"I'm not!" Hannah nearly yelled.

Geoff walked into his captain's office, "I'm putting in for a transfer. Just grant it."

*&*

Milo grabbed her and pulled her to him.

His eyes widened, "You've been here a long time Geoff..."

"I want a transfer." Geoff said calmly.

(*(

He held her there for a moment, her breathing became more slow and deliberate, as if she was trying to remember to take in air. His touch always sent tingles down her entire spin.

"Then why do you seem nervous right now..." Milo whispered, his face fairly close to hers.

"I uh I don't know. I'm mean I'm not." Hannah mumbled.

The chief or captain (whatever) frowned, "What's this about Geoff?"

*&*&

Milo grinned, "Why won't you even consider us? I'm not a player anymore. I haven't even looked at another girl since we started whatever this is."

"I think Jordan should probably tell you." He said simply.

*&*

Hannah rolled her eyes, "Milo I'm not stupid enough to think I'm the girl that's going to change you or that I have changed you. Years of personality and habits don't die that quickly." She really didn't trust him. She wanted to but she couldn't. She'd never tell him but he was right, she was scared.

Chief Jay frowned, "You're one of my best. I don't think I can do that unless you explain further."

Geoff shook his head, "I just broke up with your daughter. It was selfish and I don't wish to be here any longer. If I am, I will be forced to either A. See her on a daily basis or B. Know that she stopped visiting you because I'm here."

*&*

Milo smiled, "I'm not just this player. I don't have to be with a lot of women. I just never found the right girl. Until...well, anyway."

"I see." Jay sighed, he simply handed him paperwork for a transfer without another word.

*&*

"I don't believe you." Hannah scoffed.

Milo was fairly amused at this point, damn he drove her insane but he wasn't mad, he almost enjoyed it. So he pulled her even closer, "Hannah?" He asked.

"Yeah?" She lifted an eyebrow.

"Just shut up." And with that he kissed her.

Geoff nodded his thanks and walked out. He missed the disappointed look on Jay's face.

&*&

"Oh. My. God." Someone exclaimed from the door.

Geoff suddenly didn't know where to go.

*&*

Hannah pushed Milo off her quickly.

"What the fuck?" Tristan, the guy that stumbled in on them said. Unfortunately two other men were behind him and saw.

"Nothing. Milo is an idiot and kissed me." Hannah said then she pushed past them and rushed out.

Geoff heard commotion downstairs so he wandered down there.

*&*

Milo shrugged, "What?"

"What's going on with you and Han?" Tristan asked.

"Nothing! She looked hot today so I kissed her. Clearly wasn't well received. No big deal." Milo said casually. Geoff's eyes widened when he realized what happened, "Caught" He thought to himself.

Geoff listened to them question Milo for a few minutes before he took pity on his friend, "Hey everyone. I'm transferring."

"You can't transfer." Milo said quickly, "We're brothers here. You can't."

Geoff sighed, "All the FDNY is brothers."

"You know what he means!" Another interjected.