[Disclaimer: Okay seriously I do not own CSI: NY. IF I did this whole Aubrey/Mac/Peyton Twilight segitiga, segi tiga get the teens to vote fiasco would not be happening. It is owned sejak Anthony Zuiker, Jerry Bruckheimer, CBS, and all other affiliates including Pam “if I only had a brain” Veasey.
Author’s Note: Okay so this fic was inspired sejak an episode of House, M.D. where Cuddy strips for House in one of his hallucinations and sejak the lap dance scene that “Butterfly”/Arlene gives Stuntman Mike in the movie, Death Proof. Both Lisa Edelstein and Vanessa Ferlito were great in both scenes and I wondered what it would be like if Stella pulled a “Cuddy” and stripped for Mac? So I decided to write this one-shot and have Stella be a stripper. I know it’s so out of character for her but that’s why it’s called fiction. Well hope anda enjoy and feel free to let me know if anda think it sucks.]
The Detective and the Dancer
Mac’s Point of View:
The week had just ended and we had a closed a horrible case. The murderer killed five different children in different parts of the city. He then buried them in shallow graves at different playgrounds. The whole thing was beyond disgusting and something that will take awhile to forget and get over. Thankfully the man responsible is behind bars for life. Flack talked me into going to a strip club with him and some of the police officers to which I reluctantly agreed. He berkata it would take my mind off of the case and that I could use a distraction. I had know idea what was about to transpire after I walked into Rocky’s Gentleman’s Club. There were a couple of women on stage dancing for a few of the Kelab guests. I ordered myself a bir and then walked with Flack and the others over to the dancing platform to watch the ladies perform. This normally wasn’t my scene and I did feel a little guilty being there but there was really no harm. These women are professionals and it’s not like anything is going to happen between me and one of them. I quickly down my first bir and ordered another one from the bartender. A few minit went sejak and I just enjoyed watching the women dance. Then it happened she came out onto the stage. I saw the most beautiful creature I believe God has ever created. She came walking down the landasan onto the stage dressed ironically in a police officer uniform. She had the little black hat, a shield, handcuffs, a side-handle baton, and even a gun and sarung, holster attached to her side. The only difference between her uniform and the officers’ uniforms I see on a daily basis was the little black skirt that showed off her long, gorgeous, and tanned legs and the pair of black six-inch stiletto heels that went midway up her legs. She reached the front of the stage and again ironically as the theme Muzik from “COPS” came on, she started grinding against the pole in the center of the stage. I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. She had long curly berangan, coklat tua colored hair that fell to her mid back and big gorgeous green eyes that a man could get Lost in. She was about 5’9” and very fit. She also had perfect, pink, lips and a smile that set my hati, tengah-tengah on fire. She slowly made her way over to our side of the stage and started dancing in front of us. My eyes locked with hers for a few saat as she started to unbutton her uniform shirt. Then she smiled right at me and took her baju of revealing a black lace braw and perfectly toned abs. She also had a cute little belly button piercing that appeared to be a pearl. My eyes scanned every inch of her body but it was her face that caught my attention especially her eyes. They were gorgeous and I felt myself getting Lost in them. Then she started to unzip her skirt and revealed a black lace thong that matched her bran and long gorgeous legs. She continued to dance for about another minit and few men slipped bills into her underwear. When she finished dancing to the COPS theme a man came up on stage and started to speak to the audience.
“Good afternoon gentleman well I hope anda enjoyed our last performer, “Officer Stella” She will now make one lucky member of the audience a very happy man. The man of Stella’s choice will be the lucky recipient of their own lap dance from Miss Stella.”
The announcer handed the microphone to Stella and she began to talk.
“Thank anda Joey now I guess it’s my turn to make my pick.”
Several men raised their hands and begged Stella to choose them but Mac just looked into her eyes which soon locked with his.
“How about the handsome gentleman sitting right there in the front row, the one with the beautiful blue eyes?”
Mac looked at Don who also had blue eyes and figured it was him who Stella was going to give the lap dance too. Stella walked down the short little stairway and made her way over to Mac, Don, and the other officers. Stella walked over to Mac and lifted his chin to look into his eyes.
“What’s your name handsome?”
“Uhh, it’s Mac, Mac Taylor.”
“Well Mac Taylor are anda ready for your lap dance?”
Mac just stared at Stella as she pulled out her handcuffs and cuffed Mac’s hands behind his chair.
“Sorry handsome but no touching.”
As “Pour some sugar on Me” sejak Def Leppard started to play Stella walked a few feet in front of Mac and got on all fours on the ground. She then started to slowly and seductively crawl towards Mac, never breaking eye contact. About a minit into the song she was right in front of Mac and spread his legs open. Then she put one leg over his side and the other leg over his other side, straddling his waist. After that she wrapped her arms around his neck and started to grind her body against his. The whole time Stella was dancing in his lap Mac never took his eyes off of her face. Stella then undid Mac’s tie and unbuttoned the first two buttons on his shirt. Almost towards the end of the song Stella got up and shook her keldai in front of Mac. Then as the song ended before taking her leave Stella kissed Mac on the cheek leaving an imprint, and undid the handcuffs from his hands. She then walked back up the stairs to the stage and the seterusnya performer came out on the stage. Mac straightened his baju up and redid his tie then made his way over to the bar. He ordered another bir and started to drink it. About halfway through the bir Mac noticed someone sitting beside him. It was Stella; Mac turned and looked at her.
“Hey there handsome, so did anda enjoy the dance?”
“It… it was different. I’ve never had a lap dance before.”
“Well I hope I made a lasting impression on anda then. I would Cinta to see anda come back to Rocky’s those blue eyes of yours are irresistible. I’ve never seen anda here before.”
“That would be because I normally don’t go to places like this but after finishing up our case some of my fellow officers brought me here to distract me the last case was really brutal and I needed the distraction. Which sejak the way was a very good one. You’re very good at your job.”
“Well thank you. Case? So are anda a cop atau something?”
“Yeah, crime scene investigator and first grade detective, actually. It’s my job to analyze evidence found at a crime scene and figure out exactly what happened.”
“Hmm sounds like a very emotionally demanding job. anda any good at it?”
Mac looked at his bir and smiled while laughing.
“I’m decent, I get the job done.”
“Ah you’re modest too. I bet you’re very good at your job.”
“So… Stella was it? Can I buy anda a drink?”
“I work here sweetie I get the drinks free but thank anda for the offer.”
“Well could I take anda out for makan malam, majlis makan malam the? After all that dancing anda have to be hungry.”
“Detective Taylor did anda just ask me out on a date?”
Mac blushed and looked away.
“No I… I simply asked if anda would like to have makan malam, majlis makan malam with me. It can be my thank anda for the incredible dance anda gave me.”
Stella smiled.
“Aw how sweet not only are anda a complete gentleman but you’re shy too. It makes anda even lebih attractive, detective. To answer your soalan though I would Cinta to go to makan malam, majlis makan malam with anda where are anda taking me?”
“Anywhere anda want, anda pick.”
“Okay how about that nice little Italian restaurant on 34th and Denton? They’re really good and have awesome homemade bread.”
“Okay I know that place let’s go.”
Mac and Stella got up and left the club for the restaurant. When there they ordered their Makanan and drinks and just made small talk while waiting for their orders. After getting their Makanan they ate and then left the restaurant to go to Stella’s apartment. Once they arrived Mac walked Stella up to her apartment.
“So this was nice would anda like to come in detective?”
“Look umm Stella I don’t normally do this. I’m not some animal who picks up strippers atau Rawak women he just met just to take them utama and have sex with them. I should probably go home. It was nice meeting anda and thanks for going to makan malam, majlis makan malam with me.”
Mac started to walk away but Stella grabbed his hand and pulled him towards her.
“Detective I’m not asking anda to take me inside and have sex with me. I just want to get to know anda a little better. anda seem very interesting. anda also don’t seem like the kind of guy who would ever step foot inside a gentleman’s club so I want to find out why anda were there and didn’t leave when I offered anda the lap dance. I also want to get to know who the real Mac Taylor is. So you’re going to stay.”
Stella unlocked her door and practically pulled Mac inside.
“Have a kerusi, tempat duduk make yourself comfortable and I’ll get us some drinks. What would anda like?”
“Well do anda have any whiskey?”
“That I do, one whiskey coming up.”
While Stella was getting their drinks Mac looked around her apartment and noticed it looked nothing like what he imagined a stripper’s utama to look like. It was very homey and elegant. Nothing like what he expected.
“Here anda go sir. Now what made anda want to become a CSI?”
Mac took his drink and sat back on the couch.
“Well after the Marines I became very interested in crime solving. So I used my G.I. Bill to go to school and got interested in forensic science. So after four years I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and minored in forensic science. After that I applied at the NYC crime lab and started as a tech, then after a few years became a detective and now I’m the department supervisor.”
“Wow you’re a cop and a Marine? I’m impressed. Most men I dance for are lawyers hoping to get lucky and cheat on their wives atau rich old businessman looking to get lucky with a much younger lady. anda though, I haven’t figured anda out.”
“Well you’ve only known me a couple of hours, I’m sure anda will learn lebih and then will no longer be interested in Mac Taylor. I’m rather boring.”
“Not a possibility. So… detective why were anda really in that club tonight and why did anda stay?”
Mac finished his whiskey and sat his glass down on the coffee meja, jadual in front of them.
“I told you. I was there because my Friends invited me and I don’t know why I didn’t leave. I had a beautiful half naked woman wanting to dance for me. I’m a guy like I was actually going to pass that opportunity up? Honestly I was extremely attracted to anda the moment I laid eyes on you. anda didn’t look like a typical stripper. anda looked classier.”
This time it was Stella who blushed.
“Okay detective considering I believe you, there was something else that anda did that caught my attention. During the whole lap dance my breasts were practically in your face but anda just looked in my eyes like anda were studying my face trying to figure out what was going on in my head. It was a major turn on.”
“I’m a detective it’s my job to figure out what’s going on. Plus anda have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen I couldn’t help but stare at them.”
“Well while anda were busy analyzing my face did anda learn anything?”
Mac looked her straight in the eyes again.
“Actually I’m not sure I’ll tell anda and anda tell me if I’m right atau not. When I looked at anda I could see that anda Cinta life and your job but you’re all alone. anda long for someone to see the real Stella, not Stella the performer. anda want lebih than anything for someone to hold anda tight and Cinta anda for the amazing woman that anda are. anda want true Cinta and someone to take care of and to take care of you. You’re happy with life but want more. How am I doing?”
Stella just stared at Mac and tears started to form in her eyes.
“Wow… anda are good detective. You’re so right. I do want someone to come utama too, someone to Cinta and be loved by. I want lebih than anything to have a man who loves me for what’s on the inside and not just because I look good. I want to make some man happy one day, to be a good wife, and a good mother to the man of my dreams children. I don’t know though maybe it’s just that… a dream. The man I’m looking for probably doesn’t even exist.”
They just sat there for a few saat and looked into each other’s eyes. Suddenly Stella grabbed Mac’s face and started Ciuman him hard. He returned the Ciuman and they just made out for a few minutes. Stella lied back on the sofa, kerusi panjang and pulled Mac on bahagian, atas of her as they continued kissing. After a few lebih saat though Mac broke the Ciuman and stood up.
“Stella anda are very attractive and I want nothing lebih than to spend the night with anda but I won’t take advantage of you. I would Cinta to see anda again so let’s do this the right way. I’ll give anda my number and anda can call me anytime anda want to talk atau hang out. I’d like to go on another tarikh with anda so give me a call and we’ll see where this goes. Thank anda for a wonderful night but I really need to be going. Have a good night and I will talk to anda some time. Goodbye.”
Mac walked over to Stella’s apartment door.
“Hey Mac, wait a second.”
Stella walked over to him.
“You’re a really good man Detective Taylor. I will definitely give anda a call. I would like to see this go somewhere too. You’re a great kisser and I can’t wait to Ciuman anda again. So how about one for the road?”
Stella wrapped her arms around Mac’s neck and kissed him again. Then she broke the Ciuman and rested her forehead against his.
“Thank anda for tonight Mac I can’t wait to spend lebih time with you. Take care of yourself and have a great night. Goodbye.”
Mac kissed her on the forehead and then took his leave. Stella went into her bedroom and got ready for bed. While lying down she read Mac’s business card probably twenty times and wondered to herself if he could be the one she had been looking for.
The End
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Okay so if anda liked that one-shot I might write a multi-chapter story to follow it. This could be like the prologue. It depends on how many people read it and if I get komen-komen to continue. Thanks!
Author’s Note: Okay so this fic was inspired sejak an episode of House, M.D. where Cuddy strips for House in one of his hallucinations and sejak the lap dance scene that “Butterfly”/Arlene gives Stuntman Mike in the movie, Death Proof. Both Lisa Edelstein and Vanessa Ferlito were great in both scenes and I wondered what it would be like if Stella pulled a “Cuddy” and stripped for Mac? So I decided to write this one-shot and have Stella be a stripper. I know it’s so out of character for her but that’s why it’s called fiction. Well hope anda enjoy and feel free to let me know if anda think it sucks.]
The Detective and the Dancer
Mac’s Point of View:
The week had just ended and we had a closed a horrible case. The murderer killed five different children in different parts of the city. He then buried them in shallow graves at different playgrounds. The whole thing was beyond disgusting and something that will take awhile to forget and get over. Thankfully the man responsible is behind bars for life. Flack talked me into going to a strip club with him and some of the police officers to which I reluctantly agreed. He berkata it would take my mind off of the case and that I could use a distraction. I had know idea what was about to transpire after I walked into Rocky’s Gentleman’s Club. There were a couple of women on stage dancing for a few of the Kelab guests. I ordered myself a bir and then walked with Flack and the others over to the dancing platform to watch the ladies perform. This normally wasn’t my scene and I did feel a little guilty being there but there was really no harm. These women are professionals and it’s not like anything is going to happen between me and one of them. I quickly down my first bir and ordered another one from the bartender. A few minit went sejak and I just enjoyed watching the women dance. Then it happened she came out onto the stage. I saw the most beautiful creature I believe God has ever created. She came walking down the landasan onto the stage dressed ironically in a police officer uniform. She had the little black hat, a shield, handcuffs, a side-handle baton, and even a gun and sarung, holster attached to her side. The only difference between her uniform and the officers’ uniforms I see on a daily basis was the little black skirt that showed off her long, gorgeous, and tanned legs and the pair of black six-inch stiletto heels that went midway up her legs. She reached the front of the stage and again ironically as the theme Muzik from “COPS” came on, she started grinding against the pole in the center of the stage. I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. She had long curly berangan, coklat tua colored hair that fell to her mid back and big gorgeous green eyes that a man could get Lost in. She was about 5’9” and very fit. She also had perfect, pink, lips and a smile that set my hati, tengah-tengah on fire. She slowly made her way over to our side of the stage and started dancing in front of us. My eyes locked with hers for a few saat as she started to unbutton her uniform shirt. Then she smiled right at me and took her baju of revealing a black lace braw and perfectly toned abs. She also had a cute little belly button piercing that appeared to be a pearl. My eyes scanned every inch of her body but it was her face that caught my attention especially her eyes. They were gorgeous and I felt myself getting Lost in them. Then she started to unzip her skirt and revealed a black lace thong that matched her bran and long gorgeous legs. She continued to dance for about another minit and few men slipped bills into her underwear. When she finished dancing to the COPS theme a man came up on stage and started to speak to the audience.
“Good afternoon gentleman well I hope anda enjoyed our last performer, “Officer Stella” She will now make one lucky member of the audience a very happy man. The man of Stella’s choice will be the lucky recipient of their own lap dance from Miss Stella.”
The announcer handed the microphone to Stella and she began to talk.
“Thank anda Joey now I guess it’s my turn to make my pick.”
Several men raised their hands and begged Stella to choose them but Mac just looked into her eyes which soon locked with his.
“How about the handsome gentleman sitting right there in the front row, the one with the beautiful blue eyes?”
Mac looked at Don who also had blue eyes and figured it was him who Stella was going to give the lap dance too. Stella walked down the short little stairway and made her way over to Mac, Don, and the other officers. Stella walked over to Mac and lifted his chin to look into his eyes.
“What’s your name handsome?”
“Uhh, it’s Mac, Mac Taylor.”
“Well Mac Taylor are anda ready for your lap dance?”
Mac just stared at Stella as she pulled out her handcuffs and cuffed Mac’s hands behind his chair.
“Sorry handsome but no touching.”
As “Pour some sugar on Me” sejak Def Leppard started to play Stella walked a few feet in front of Mac and got on all fours on the ground. She then started to slowly and seductively crawl towards Mac, never breaking eye contact. About a minit into the song she was right in front of Mac and spread his legs open. Then she put one leg over his side and the other leg over his other side, straddling his waist. After that she wrapped her arms around his neck and started to grind her body against his. The whole time Stella was dancing in his lap Mac never took his eyes off of her face. Stella then undid Mac’s tie and unbuttoned the first two buttons on his shirt. Almost towards the end of the song Stella got up and shook her keldai in front of Mac. Then as the song ended before taking her leave Stella kissed Mac on the cheek leaving an imprint, and undid the handcuffs from his hands. She then walked back up the stairs to the stage and the seterusnya performer came out on the stage. Mac straightened his baju up and redid his tie then made his way over to the bar. He ordered another bir and started to drink it. About halfway through the bir Mac noticed someone sitting beside him. It was Stella; Mac turned and looked at her.
“Hey there handsome, so did anda enjoy the dance?”
“It… it was different. I’ve never had a lap dance before.”
“Well I hope I made a lasting impression on anda then. I would Cinta to see anda come back to Rocky’s those blue eyes of yours are irresistible. I’ve never seen anda here before.”
“That would be because I normally don’t go to places like this but after finishing up our case some of my fellow officers brought me here to distract me the last case was really brutal and I needed the distraction. Which sejak the way was a very good one. You’re very good at your job.”
“Well thank you. Case? So are anda a cop atau something?”
“Yeah, crime scene investigator and first grade detective, actually. It’s my job to analyze evidence found at a crime scene and figure out exactly what happened.”
“Hmm sounds like a very emotionally demanding job. anda any good at it?”
Mac looked at his bir and smiled while laughing.
“I’m decent, I get the job done.”
“Ah you’re modest too. I bet you’re very good at your job.”
“So… Stella was it? Can I buy anda a drink?”
“I work here sweetie I get the drinks free but thank anda for the offer.”
“Well could I take anda out for makan malam, majlis makan malam the? After all that dancing anda have to be hungry.”
“Detective Taylor did anda just ask me out on a date?”
Mac blushed and looked away.
“No I… I simply asked if anda would like to have makan malam, majlis makan malam with me. It can be my thank anda for the incredible dance anda gave me.”
Stella smiled.
“Aw how sweet not only are anda a complete gentleman but you’re shy too. It makes anda even lebih attractive, detective. To answer your soalan though I would Cinta to go to makan malam, majlis makan malam with anda where are anda taking me?”
“Anywhere anda want, anda pick.”
“Okay how about that nice little Italian restaurant on 34th and Denton? They’re really good and have awesome homemade bread.”
“Okay I know that place let’s go.”
Mac and Stella got up and left the club for the restaurant. When there they ordered their Makanan and drinks and just made small talk while waiting for their orders. After getting their Makanan they ate and then left the restaurant to go to Stella’s apartment. Once they arrived Mac walked Stella up to her apartment.
“So this was nice would anda like to come in detective?”
“Look umm Stella I don’t normally do this. I’m not some animal who picks up strippers atau Rawak women he just met just to take them utama and have sex with them. I should probably go home. It was nice meeting anda and thanks for going to makan malam, majlis makan malam with me.”
Mac started to walk away but Stella grabbed his hand and pulled him towards her.
“Detective I’m not asking anda to take me inside and have sex with me. I just want to get to know anda a little better. anda seem very interesting. anda also don’t seem like the kind of guy who would ever step foot inside a gentleman’s club so I want to find out why anda were there and didn’t leave when I offered anda the lap dance. I also want to get to know who the real Mac Taylor is. So you’re going to stay.”
Stella unlocked her door and practically pulled Mac inside.
“Have a kerusi, tempat duduk make yourself comfortable and I’ll get us some drinks. What would anda like?”
“Well do anda have any whiskey?”
“That I do, one whiskey coming up.”
While Stella was getting their drinks Mac looked around her apartment and noticed it looked nothing like what he imagined a stripper’s utama to look like. It was very homey and elegant. Nothing like what he expected.
“Here anda go sir. Now what made anda want to become a CSI?”
Mac took his drink and sat back on the couch.
“Well after the Marines I became very interested in crime solving. So I used my G.I. Bill to go to school and got interested in forensic science. So after four years I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and minored in forensic science. After that I applied at the NYC crime lab and started as a tech, then after a few years became a detective and now I’m the department supervisor.”
“Wow you’re a cop and a Marine? I’m impressed. Most men I dance for are lawyers hoping to get lucky and cheat on their wives atau rich old businessman looking to get lucky with a much younger lady. anda though, I haven’t figured anda out.”
“Well you’ve only known me a couple of hours, I’m sure anda will learn lebih and then will no longer be interested in Mac Taylor. I’m rather boring.”
“Not a possibility. So… detective why were anda really in that club tonight and why did anda stay?”
Mac finished his whiskey and sat his glass down on the coffee meja, jadual in front of them.
“I told you. I was there because my Friends invited me and I don’t know why I didn’t leave. I had a beautiful half naked woman wanting to dance for me. I’m a guy like I was actually going to pass that opportunity up? Honestly I was extremely attracted to anda the moment I laid eyes on you. anda didn’t look like a typical stripper. anda looked classier.”
This time it was Stella who blushed.
“Okay detective considering I believe you, there was something else that anda did that caught my attention. During the whole lap dance my breasts were practically in your face but anda just looked in my eyes like anda were studying my face trying to figure out what was going on in my head. It was a major turn on.”
“I’m a detective it’s my job to figure out what’s going on. Plus anda have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen I couldn’t help but stare at them.”
“Well while anda were busy analyzing my face did anda learn anything?”
Mac looked her straight in the eyes again.
“Actually I’m not sure I’ll tell anda and anda tell me if I’m right atau not. When I looked at anda I could see that anda Cinta life and your job but you’re all alone. anda long for someone to see the real Stella, not Stella the performer. anda want lebih than anything for someone to hold anda tight and Cinta anda for the amazing woman that anda are. anda want true Cinta and someone to take care of and to take care of you. You’re happy with life but want more. How am I doing?”
Stella just stared at Mac and tears started to form in her eyes.
“Wow… anda are good detective. You’re so right. I do want someone to come utama too, someone to Cinta and be loved by. I want lebih than anything to have a man who loves me for what’s on the inside and not just because I look good. I want to make some man happy one day, to be a good wife, and a good mother to the man of my dreams children. I don’t know though maybe it’s just that… a dream. The man I’m looking for probably doesn’t even exist.”
They just sat there for a few saat and looked into each other’s eyes. Suddenly Stella grabbed Mac’s face and started Ciuman him hard. He returned the Ciuman and they just made out for a few minutes. Stella lied back on the sofa, kerusi panjang and pulled Mac on bahagian, atas of her as they continued kissing. After a few lebih saat though Mac broke the Ciuman and stood up.
“Stella anda are very attractive and I want nothing lebih than to spend the night with anda but I won’t take advantage of you. I would Cinta to see anda again so let’s do this the right way. I’ll give anda my number and anda can call me anytime anda want to talk atau hang out. I’d like to go on another tarikh with anda so give me a call and we’ll see where this goes. Thank anda for a wonderful night but I really need to be going. Have a good night and I will talk to anda some time. Goodbye.”
Mac walked over to Stella’s apartment door.
“Hey Mac, wait a second.”
Stella walked over to him.
“You’re a really good man Detective Taylor. I will definitely give anda a call. I would like to see this go somewhere too. You’re a great kisser and I can’t wait to Ciuman anda again. So how about one for the road?”
Stella wrapped her arms around Mac’s neck and kissed him again. Then she broke the Ciuman and rested her forehead against his.
“Thank anda for tonight Mac I can’t wait to spend lebih time with you. Take care of yourself and have a great night. Goodbye.”
Mac kissed her on the forehead and then took his leave. Stella went into her bedroom and got ready for bed. While lying down she read Mac’s business card probably twenty times and wondered to herself if he could be the one she had been looking for.
The End
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Okay so if anda liked that one-shot I might write a multi-chapter story to follow it. This could be like the prologue. It depends on how many people read it and if I get komen-komen to continue. Thanks!
