Title: A Kiss to Build a Dream On
By: alucardskitten
Pairing: Mac Taylor/ Horatio Caine
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: None
Disclaimer: Don't own, don't sue.
Note: Dedicated to Jilly
Summary: AU. Mac says goodbye...

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Mac Taylor sat on his couch, nursing the last few drinks of his now warm Labatt's as he listened to Horatio Caine washing his hands in the bathroom. It had been a long day and an equally long evening... but now he was finally home with his esteemed guest from Miami. Lieutenant Caine was a very stunning man, with a beautiful mind and such a compassionate heart. Mac let out a sigh... he hadn't felt this way about someone since... Claire. He closed his eyes for a second and opened them when he heard the bathroom door open. Horatio sat down on the couch with a soft smile. Mac smiled back and tossed the rest of his beer back. He set the bottle on the table and looked over at Horatio. With a small smile in return he looked away and stood up.

"You're leaving tonight?" He asked rubbing his chin softly. He was looking out the window at the twinkling stars that were starting to dance as the twilight faded.

"Mmmhmm." Horatio responded, standing up as well. Mac nodded, eyes still fixed on the outside. He smiled softly as he spied Horatio's reflection in the window.

"Give me a kiss before you leave me." Mac sang softly, loud enough for Horatio to hear though. "And my imagination will feed my hungry heart." Mac kept singing, he turned around to face Mac only to see that the other man was right there, inches from his face. Their lips met in what seemed to be an unspoken agreement. Electricity sizzled between the two, but it was over just as soon as it began. Horatio licked his lips.

"I have to go or I'm going to miss my flight." He said as he moved away and shrugged on his jacket. He waved his hand in parting... but then took two steps forward and kissed Mac again. It was swift yet full of promises. "I have some vacation time I haven't used." He said before he turned and walked out the door. Mac smiled a goofy grin at the door.

"Leave me one thing before we part. A kiss to build a dream on." He sang softly as he turned to continue looking at the stars, feeling happy for the first time in a long time.

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