Moving In

Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Passions, it's characters, James E. Reilly, NBC, or anybody else famous. This is merely my first attempt at a Sheridan and Luis fanfic. This is not a spoiler, although I got the idea from one. I highly doubt it will happen this way. Anyway, please feel free to email your criticism, praise, comments, etc to me at passionsfreak@mailcity.com. Here it goes...

Chapter 1:

What the hell are you doing here? a furious Sheridan Crane yelled. She had decided to sleep in and was having the most wonderful dream (you know who she was dreaming about!) when she was awakened by a loud knocking on her front door. She quickly got up and threw on her robe. The loud knocking continued and as she tried to hurry up, she stubbed her toe in the coffee table. Now she stood in her doorway starting at Luis Lopez Fitzgerald. He had a duffel bag hanging from his shoulder and a suitcase in each hand. Meet your new body guard! Luis said as he gently pushed Sheridan to the side and let himself in. What? Sheridan yelled as she slammed the door.

Body guard? That's right. From now on it's you and me, me and you, together 24/7. I'm moving in! NO WAY!! I'll be damned if that happens. I don't need a body guard. Hello!? Did we wake up and forget that you are wanted by some dangerous drug leaders? Did we forget that the bullet Crystal took was actually meant for you? Okay, shut up already! I don't need a full-time bodyguard. And if I want one I'll get somebody from my family's security department. Nope, that's not good enough. You are so stubborn. How long is it gonna take before you realize that you're in serious danger? Longer than it's gonna take you to get your stuff and get out of here! Sorry, no can do. I'm staying here until those drug guys are locked away for good.

And if it takes forever, then so be it. Fine. If you won't leave on your own, then I'll just call the police and have them escort you out. Sheridan said as she picked up the phone. You could try but it won't work, Luis arrogantly stated. Why not? Sheridan asked. Because I've already cleared it with Sam. You what? You're unbelievable! Fine. I'll call Julian. He will have you out of here in no time, Sheridan grinned. Well, I'm afraid that won't work either. Why not? Sheridan asked again with a worried voice. Because Julian went away on business and he'll be gone for a month. And Ivy, who's in charge since he's gone, was thrilled when I told her my idea. She even offered to pay me for my work. So I'm stuck with you for at least a month?

Yep, so get used to it! Argh! Sheridan yelled in frustration. Fine. Whatever! I'm going back to sleep. I'll argue with you later. She said as she began walking towards her bedroom. You're not even gonna offer your guest breakfast? Luis asked. He had to keep himself from bursting out into laughter. She looked so ticked off when she turned around. You have two hands, make it yourself! And she turned back around and went into her bedroom. Hey Sheridan, where should I put my bags? Luis yelled. I don't care! she yelled back as she slammed the door. Luis sat his bags in a corner and laughed. This is going to be better than I thought.

A little while later

Sheridan groaned and turned over in her bed. She inhaled deeply and quickly sat up. What is that awful smell? she asked aloud. She got up, threw on her robe, and went to the kitchen. What do you think you're doing? she yelled as Luis stood over the stove trying to clear the smoke. She noticed the windows were open and realized that whatever Luis was cooking had burned. What? he answered innocently. Since you were so rude to me earlier, I decided to cook my own breakfast after my shower. Oh, and you decided to burn my kitchen down in the process? I didn't burn your kitchen! Just the food. If you would've been a nice host none of this would have happened. Luis stated. Whatever! Forget it. I'm gonna go take a shower.

Sheridan went to her bedroom to get her clothes and headed to her bedroom. I can't believe that man, she muttered to herself. She opened the bathroom door and gasped. LUUUIIISSS!!! she yelled. Now what? he asked coming up behind her. What in the world did you do to my bathroom? Sheridan furiously asked him. She couldn't believe it. The toilet seat was up and there was shaving cream in her sink. A wet towel and Luis dirty clothes were lying on the floor, next to the hamper. I told you I took a shower. Yeah, but you forgot to mention you destroyed my bathroom! Sorry! Luis chuckled. What's so funny? Um, nothing. Good. Well don't just stand there, clean this mess up! I'm not your maid.

You're a grown man, you can do things for yourself. Yes ma'am, Luis shouted as he stood at attention and saluted her. Whatever you say ma'am. Ugh! This is going to be hell, Sheridan yelled as she walked out of the bathroom. Luis just laughed. She was so cute when she was mad. He started cleaning up. Sheridan walked into the living room and was about to go into the kitchen when she spotted it. Ahhhhhhhhh!! she loudly screamed. Sheridan! Luis yelled as he ran into the living room. He found her standing on the couch shaking and a shade of white he d never seen before. It's it's she stammered out pointing towards a corner, It's a rat! What? There s a rat in the corner! Oh, Luis flatly stated. What do you mean oh? Get rid of it! Sheridan shouted.

Luis chuckled. Don't tell me Miss big, bad I don't need a body guard Sheridan Crane is afraid of a harmless little rat! Deathly afraid! Well Miss Crane, since you don't think I'm your full time body guard, I'm afraid I can't help you out. Wait! Sheridan yelled. Fine Luis. You win. As of now you're my full time bodyguard. Now do your job of protecting me and kill the rat! Well I'd love to but I was ordered by my boss to clean her bathroom. Luis forget the damn bathroom! Kill the rat! Now what kind of a man would I be if I went around killing poor defenseless little animals? Fine. Then get it out of here! You're the boss, Luis laughed as he looked around the room.

Um, did you happen to see which way it went? Sheridan's eyes frantically scanned her living room. There it goes! Into my kitchen! Luis calmly walked into the kitchen still laughing. When he came back Sheridan was sitting on the top of her couch. Her elbows were on here upper knees and she had both hands covering her eyes. Her head popped up when she heard Luis come back into the room. Is it gone? she asked. Yeah, Luis replied. I'll go finish cleaning the bathroom. Hey Luis- Sheridan paused, thanks. It's no problem. When Luis came back, he was surprised to see that Sheridan was still sitting on the couch. The bathroom's clean, he stated. Okay, Sheridan answered. She still didn't move. You can go take your shower now. Okay. Sheridan, are you okay?

Well actually, I'm kinda scared that the rats friends might decided to pay us a visit. Luis laughed and walked over to the couch. I'll escort you, he said as he picked Sheridan up and carried her to the bathroom. Thanks. When I finish will you come with me to the main house? There has to be rat poisoning somewhere. Sure, Luis answered as he walked out and closed the door.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 2:

Sheridan and Luis are in Julian's library at the crane mansion. What are we doing in here? Luis asked. I told you, the rat poisoning is locked in a storage room. Julian has a master key somewhere in here that will open it, Sheridan answered. Okay. I'm just glad Julian isn't here. You remember what happened last time he caught us in here together. I remember, Sheridan said as she thought back to that night when she kissed Luis. She started to blush and walked over to Julian's desk. Aren't you going to help me? Sure, Luis walked over and they started searching through the stuff on top of the desk. Suddenly, the door swung open. What is going on here? Ivy asked. Mrs. Crane, Luis answered, startled.

Oh Ivy. Well, there was a rat in my cottage and I need to get some rat poisoning. But the storage closet is locked and I figured Julian would have a spare key, Sheridan answered. Oh, Ivy said. Sheridan and Luis obviously love each other. If only Julian hadn't hired that imposter. Damn him. If only he hadn't threatened me..I know! I'll just push them in the right direction. Then it wouldn't be my fault. Ivy thought to herself. Try the drawers, she said before turning around and leaving. Good idea, Sheridan replied as she opened drawers and started going through them. That was strange. Luis stated. What? Sheridan asked, still searching. Well I thought for sure that Ivy would have thrown us out. Ivy? No way. She doesn't care. She's not like Julian or- Sheridan stopped dead in her sentence. Oh my God. What? What's wrong? Luis asked.

This, Sheridan answered pulling out the Luis mask and holding it up for Luis to see. What is that? It's some kind of mask. It's it's... It's me. Luis finished. Why would Julian have a mask of my face in his desk? I have no idea. But I know someone who might. Who? IVVVYYY!! Sheridan yelled. My dear God Sheridan, what is it? Ivy screamed as she opened the door. This, Sheridan answered holding the mask up for her to see. Oh, Ivy bluntly answered. Would you mind explaining to us why your husband has a mask of my face in his desk?Luis asked. Um, well I don't really know how to say this, Ivy stammered out. Just start at the beginning, Sheridan said. Okay, Ivy replied. I can't lie to them. They deserve to know the truth she thought to herself. Why don't we sit down and I'll explain. Sheridan and Luis sat down next to each other on Julian's couch.

Okay, before I get started I just want to tell you up front that I'm sorry. I shouldn't have kept this a secret but Julian threatened Ethan and me. He said Ethan's future would be destroyed. I know I still should have told you Sheridan, but I couldn't risk Ethan's future. I love him. I'm so sorry. It's okay Ivy, Sheridan replied. So what's the secret? Luis asked. Sheridan, do you remember that night you went to see Luis at the wharf? And you came back mad at him? Wait, you were mad because I kissed you? I thought you liked it! Luis interrupted. I did. Then why were you mad? Because of what I said! Sheridan angrily exclaimed. What did I say? Luis yelled. Yeah, like you really got amnesia from spending time in jail!

Sheridan sarcastically remarked. Well I wouldn't have had to spend time in jail if YOU hadn't filed charges against me. Well YOU shouldn't have kidnapped me!HELLO? Anybody in there? Luis asked as he lightly knocked on Sheridan's head. You would've been dead if I didn't bring you back. There you go again with your You owe me your life speech. You don't owe me anything. But a thank you might be nice. In your dreams! Be quiet, both of you! Ivy yelled. I swear the two of you are worse than a bunch of spoiled children! If you'd stop arguing for 5 minutes I'll explain everything! Go ahead, Sheridan replied. Thank you. Now Sheridan, you were upset because you overheard Luis saying he was just using you, right?

What! That's ridiculous! I never said that! Luis exclaimed. Yeah right. Then who did? You're twin brother? Not exactly, Ivy answered. But close enough. What are you talking about? Luis asked. Well Luis, Sheridan thought she overheard you saying that she was a spoiled princess and you were just using her. That's why you slapped me, isn't it? Yes, Sheridan answered. I was really upset. But it wasn't Luis that said those awful things Sheridan, Ivy said. It wasn't? Sheridan asked. No, Ivy answered. Then who did? Luis asked. Well apparently Julian and Alistair hired someone to impersonate Luis. They got him a uniform and he wore the mask. They handed him a script and a large amount of cash. They set you up Sheridan, Ivy explained. What? I can't believe this.

My own brother and father set me up. How could they do this? Why did they do this? Sheridan asked with tears in her eyes. I'm so sorry Sheridan, Luis said as he put an arm around her shoulder. I'm sorry too, Ivy replied. Listen, Julian can not find out that I was the one to tell you. He won't, Sheridan assured. Okay. Well, you two obviously have a lot of stuff to talk about. I'll be going now. Thank you Ivy, Sheridan said. Goodbye, Luis added. She's right Luis, we have a lot to talk about, Sheridan said once Ivy had left. Yes we do, but not here. Let's go back to your cottage. I'll fix you a huge bowl of ice cream! Ice cream? Yeah. Don't women always eat ice cream when they're upset? Okay. But it's gotta have lots of colored sprinkles! Okay, deal. Luis laughed. Let's go. He took Sheridan's hand and they left.

To Be Continued...

Chapter 3:

Sheridan and Luis finished their ice cream and Luis just finished doing the dishes. "That was some lunch," he said as he sat down next to Sheridan on the couch. "See! I told you colored sprinkles rule!" Sheridan exclaimed. "Yeah right!" "Oh come on Luis! You know you liked my ice cream better." "Only cause you shoved it in my mouth!" Luis laughed. "At least you didn't have chocolate smeared on your cheek!" "How was I supposed to know you were gonna turn your face! That's the last time I try to feed you!" They both started laughing hysterically.

"It's been a long time since we've had fun like this," Sheridan commented. "Yes it has been," Luis agreed. They looked into each other's eyes. "I'm so sorry," Sheridan said. "For what?" Luis asked. "For not believing in you." "Sher, it's okay." "No it's not. If I wouldn't have been so gullible and untrusting, we could've solved this a long time ago." "Yeah, but it's not your fault. You didn't know that it was an imposter you saw. Sheridan, why did you go back to Paris instead of telling me what you thought you heard?"

"I was hurt. I didn't want to stay here knowing that I would see you everyday. It would've been to painful.' "I was hurt too. It killed me not knowing why you were mad at me. I was confused as hell! I mean, before all this happened I thought we had something pretty special building." "Me too. When you kissed me that night at the wharf, I felt so different. I had all these feelings inside me that I 've never experienced before."

"So did I. Sheridan, that kiss took me some place that I've never been to before. It felt so amazing. And I know the only way I am ever going to get back to that place is with you." He took her hands and stared into her eyes. Sheridan stared back. He had a fire in his eyes that she had never seen before. Slowly, their heads inched together. "Come back to that place with me," he said before he gently kissed her on the lips.

God I can't take this anymore Sheridan thought. She kissed Luis harder and with a passions she never knew she possessed. Luis deepened the kiss even further by wrapping one arm around her waist and letting the other travel up and down her back. Sheridan wrapped her arms around Luis' waist and parted her lips. She moaned softly when Luis' tongue entered her mouth. Finally, they came up for air, both flushed and panting hard, but still holding on to each other.

"Wow Luis, that was incredible," Sheridan said resting her forehead on his. "Sheridan, wow. If that's not heaven on earth, I don't know what is!" "Luis!" Sheridan chuckled. "You're such a goofball!" "Yeah, but I'm your goofball." "Yes you are," Sheridan said as she passionately kissed him. Luis was on fire. God I want her so much he thought as his lips left hers and traveled down her neck.

"Oh Luis," Sheridan moaned. She felt a chill run down her spine. Luis gently pushed her down on the couch and let his hands roam up and down her body. Sheridan moved her hands from his waist to his head, pulling his lips up to meet hers. After a couple of minutes of kissing intensely, Luis finally raised his head up. "I love you Sheridan," he said panting. "I've loved you for the longest time. That's why I flew to Paris, because I can't stand the thought of not being with you everyday."

"Oh Luis, I love you too. Even when I thought it was you at the wharf, I still loved you. I want us to be together forever, I don't care what anybody says." Sheridan replied as she pulled Luis towards her and kissed him again. Luis brought one hand to her face and let the other travel to her chest. He gently began messaging her breast while his lips once again kissed her neck.

"Luis!" Sheridan gasped. She felt her entire body tingling and getting hotter by the minute. Her hands traveled down his muscular chest and wrapped around his waist. Luis moaned as she gently squeezed his butt and pulled him closer to her. She grabbed the bottom of his shirt and pulled it off. Luis passionately kissed her again as both his hands moved to the bottom of her shirt. He pulled it up and over her head before throwing it to the floor. He gently gripped Sheridan's wrists and kept her arms up over her body while he continued to plant kisses down her neck and chest.

Sheridan couldn't take it anymore when she felt Luis' mouth against her stomach. "Make love to me," she loudly moaned. Her whole body was filled with desire. She brought her arms down and pulled Luis up for a fiery kiss. Luis pulled back and stared into her deep blue eyes. "There's nothing I want more." He got off the couch and pulled Sheridan up with him. He kissed her again before picking her up and carrying her to the bedroom.

Once inside Luis stood Sheridan up by the edge of her bed and took her mouth with his. This time it was Sheridan who broke the kiss as she started to explore Luis' neck. She rested her hands on his bare shoulders as she started planting slow, sultry kisses down his muscular chest. She smiled as Luis let out a husky sigh and continued making her way down his chest towards his hard stomach. She sat down on the bed and continued kissing his stomach as her hands moved down to his belt.

"God Sheridan. Do you have any idea how much I want you right now?" Luis moaned. "I have a pretty good idea," Sheridan chuckled as she undid his belt. She then undid the top button of his jeans and unzipped them. Luis bent down and started kissing her as she pulled his jeans down all the way. She then proceeded to take off his boxers, and sat there staring at his wonderful body as he stepped out of them.

Luis cupped Sheridan's face in his hands and kissed her before letting his hands travel down her back before reaching her skirt. He unzipped it and gently pushed Sheridan onto the bed before taking it off, along with her panties. Sheridan reached behind and unhooked her bra as Luis' hands took it off.

Sheridan wrapped her arms around Luis' neck as he lowered his body onto hers. They both sighed as small waves of pleasure ran through their bodies. Luis continued to kiss Sheridan passionately as his hand fondled her breast. She loudly moaned his name as her hands ran through his hair. And they made love for the first of many times that night.

A little while later, they lay in each other's arms in amazement. "Wow Sheridan! That was that was..I'm speechless!" "That's a first," Sheridan laughed. Her face then became serious as she looked into that familiar pair of hazel eyes. "Luis, that was so incredible that words can't even describe it." "I love you Sheridan." "I love you too, Luis." "And we're going to be together forever." "And that's the way it should be." Sheridan said as she kissed Luis and they continued to make love.

THE END

Author's Note: In case you're wondering about everybody else, here's the scoop:

While Hank was in the hospital, Beth realized how much he meant to her. They finally confessed their love for one another, got married, and left Harmony. While Antoine was lurking around the Crane estate, he met Gwen, who couldn't resist his French charms. They fell in love and ran off together. Hehe. Roger and Pierre went to Harmony to kill Sher, but they ran into Grace and Eve. The four now live together in Paris. And Sheridan and Luis lived happily ever after! :-)