Summary: Hoffs/Booker oneshot.What would've happened if she had gone to Dennis' place instead of Tom's the night after she was raped.
Characters: Judy, Dennis
Possible pairing: Judy/Dennis
Genre: Hurt/Comfort, Drama, Angst, Romance

Judy Hoffs was sitting on the couch looking through the window and clutching a small teddy bear. It was a gift from the one person who seemed to occupy her thoughts all the time lately. He never missed an opportunity to make her feel special and she was deeply touched by everything he did for her. He had practically turned her house into a rose garden and her desk at the chapel into a gift shop.

Her mind brought her back to that horrible evening after the rape when she had went to his place because she was too scared and traumatized to stay alone.

Hoffs stood in front of his door and hesitated.

She didn't know what had made her come to his place but she knew for sure that she didn't want anyone from Jump Street to know what had happened to her. They would find out eventually but right now the wound was still raw and she needed time to gather her thoughts before she had to face her friends and her captain. He was the only person who was going to keep her secret, she was sure of it. Not that she was planning to tell him, but he was an exceptionally smart person and would easily connect the dots.

Gathering all her courage and squeezing tightly her coat she lifted one of her hands and knocked on the door. Hearing his quiet steps from the other side of the door she mentally braced herself for his inevitable questioning that she knew was about to come. The door opened and she found herself staring at Dennis Booker's shocked sleepy face. He was wearing only boxers and for a split second her eyes darted over his muscular chest and arms. His hair was ruffled and was making him look way younger than he was. If it was any other time she'd probably feel excited but now she felt small and vulnerable.

"Jude? What are you doing here at two in the morning? Did something happen?!"

"No, everything's ok. I just um...keep hearing some weird noises in my apartment and I thought I could come and spend the night here if that's ok."

"Yeah, it's fine." He said, moving to let her in and closing the door behind her.

He took a blanket and a pillow from one of his cupboards but frowned when Judy reached to take them from his hands.

"What are you doing?" He asked and she looked at him confused.

"What do you mean? I need the pillow and the blanket so I can fix the couch for myself."

"No, I'm going to sleep on the couch and you're going to sleep in my room."

"No, Dennis, I can't --"

"Yes, you can. I won't let you sleep on the couch."

He reached to squeeze her shoulder but she quickly stepped out of his reach causing him to frown. Alarm bells went off in the back of his head.

"Jude? Is everything alright with you?" He asked, worry audible in his voice.

"Yes." But she didn't quite look him in the eyes when she said that.

When they made eye contact again Dennis looked deep in her eyes and was shocked to realize how vulnerable she looked. A bad feeling rose up in his chest. Hoffs was a person who didn't get scared easily yet here she was claiming she had heard noises in her apartment. Not to mention the way she had backed off when he tried to touch her. As a police officer Dennis' brain knew what was the most probable reason, but his heart refused to accept it.

"Judy, did someone hurt you?"

His question was so unexpected that she stared at him with wide eyes but didn't say anything. Then without a warning one small tear started falling her cheek as if to confirm Dennis' suspicions and his heart fell. He cautiously made a step towards her, wrapping her in his strong embrace. Feeling his arms around her she gave in to her grief and bursted into tears. Dennis held her close and softly kissed the top of her head while she wept with her head against his chest. Her ear was pressed against his skin and she could hear his heartbeat that was soothing her in a way she couldn't even imagine. His jaw clenched and unclenched while he tried to calm himself down because the truth was he wanted to kill whoever had dared to hurt Judy like that. And that reminded him he probably wasn't the only one.

"Do the others know?" He asked softly.

She didn't respond but he felt her shook her head slightly. He gently lead her to his bedroom and helped her sit down. Reaching with his hand he gently took her chin and lifted her head so he could look at her.

"I'm glad you trusted me enough to come here. I want you to get some some sleep now. Tomorrow morning we'll talk and decide what we're going to do. I want you to know that you're not alone. I'll always be by your side whenever you need me."

With that he leaned and gently kissed the top of her head.

"Get some rest now." He said and turned around to walk out of the room.

"Dennis?" Judy's quiet shaky voice stopped him on his tracks. "Would you...stay here?"

He turned around to look at her and nodded before he moved and pulled the only chair in the room close to the bed.

"No I mean...here." She moved on the bed to make space for him. "Would you just...hold me?"

"Are you sure?"

She nodded and he carefully climbed under the covers. She moved to put her head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around her. They remained silent. Judy closed her eyes listening to his heartbeat and taking comfort from the way his chest rose and fell soothingly under her head. Tears were still rolling down her cheeks and he could feel them when they landed on his bare skin. He gently kissed the top of her head. Eventually the tiredness took over her and she drifted off, but for Dennis sleep was elusive.

After that he did everything he could to make her feel better. He was the one to catch Evan Roberts and prove he had raped her. He stood by her side when she had to give her statement and he went with her to the hospital when she had to be examined. He never left her side during the whole ordeal and she couldn't be more thankful to him.

She looked down at the teddy bear in her hands and couldn't help but smile. It was the first one Dennis had given her when she was shot during a really tough case and was recovering at the hospital. He had come to the hospital with a couple of different bouquets of flowers, a box of chocolates and the teddy bear. She had kept it close to herself during her hospital stay and it was the only thing she took with her when she was discharged and Dennis came to take her from the hospital.

The sound of the doorbell took her out of her thoughts and she hurried to open the door. When she saw who was standing on her doorstep she couldn't help the smile on her face.

"Dennis!" She exclaimed cheerfully and wrapped her arms around him.

When they released she quickly pulled him inside.

"What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at work?"

Dennis smiled and shook his head.

"Nah, I took the day off. And I wanted to visit my favourite detective and see how she's doing." He winked at her playfully.

Judy smiled and red color rushed to her cheeks.

They sat on the couch and with the corner of his eyes Dennis spied the teddy bear he had once given her as a 'get well' gift.

"I see you're still keeping that."

"Of course." She nodded. "It was given to me by a very special person and I'm never going to part with it."

He grinned and she got lost into his beautiful smile and the playful shine of his brown eyes. The truth was after everything they've been through she had slowly but steadily fallen in love with him. But she didn't know if he felt the same so she never said anything to him.

"Actually I have something planned for us." Dennis grinned mischievously. "How do you feel about going out with the motorbike?"

"The motorbike?" She still remembered the time when the boys had gone undercover as bikers in order to catch Raymond Craine. She had to ride on  Doug's bike and the experience was far from pleasant. "Sure, I guess."

"If you're not feeling comfortable--"

"No, the bike's fine." She said and gave him a smile.

She quickly got dressed with clothes comfortable for the bike ride and they walked out of her apartment. He helped her on his motorbike and they took off. Her arms were wrapped tight around him and her chin was on his shoulder. His scent was invading her nostrils, a mix of his shampoo and mint bubble gum. Her cheek was pressed against his and the wind was playfully blowing her hair making her feel free and liberated and most of all happy.

They spent the whole day together.

He took her out of town and to a lake his father used to take him and his sister when they were kids. Judy and Dennis walked around the lake and he told her about the fun he used to have with his dad and his little sister. During their walk they found some fruits and mushrooms and he also showed her how to fish. In the evening he built a fire and cooked the fish and the mushrooms.

When Judy tried them she couldn't believe how delicious they were.

"It tastes wonderful!" She exclaimed with full mouth.

"Only the best for you, detective." He winked playfully.

Her heart melted and pink color rushed to her cheeks.

When they finished eating, the stars were already up at the night sky. Dennis took off his leather jacket and wrapped it around her shoulders. He then leaned his back against the nearest tree and Judy leaned against his chest looking up at the sky.

"It's beautiful." She said and she could feel him smile.

"Yes it is. But not nearly as beautiful as you are."

She moved her head to look at him and they stared at each other's eyes. He lifted his hand to remove a piece of hair from her face and fondled her cheek.

"Judy, I--"

"Dennis--"

"I love you."

Her heart jumped in her chest and she stared at him intently. Dennis had told her he loved her and she couldn't believe her ears. Her hand found its way to his cheek and her fingers gently caressed the freshly-shaved skin.

"I love you too." She breathed and closed the space between their faces pressing her lips against his.

It was in this moment that she realized that something good had come out of the whole nightmare she went through because of her rape. She had found a wonderful person who loved her and always stood by her side. He was there whenever she needed him to help her through her ordeals and to show her the light.

And most importantly Dennis had healed her wounds and had done everything to make her happy. He wasn't just her knight in shining armour or her prince on a white horse. He was something way better.

Her soulmate.