I hope you've been enjoying my stories so far. I apologize for taking so long to write the one shots/short stories. Between my job and everyday life, it can be hard to find time to write. Thank you for your patience. Here is another story title fiction that you voted for. This one was one of the most popular choices you voted for. I hope you will leave a review so I know what you think of the outcome of the chapter and story. I don't own any rights to the song title or who sings it, but I do own the storyline and story. Happy reading!
Title: You've Got This Hold on Me
Artist: Cassidy Ford
Summary: Elizabeth is trying to decide whether to be with AJ or not, but he convinces her to give him a chance. She knows she has feelings for him and tries to fight the attraction between them, but he tenderly tells her he's in it for the long haul.
Chapter 1
(Elizabeth and AJ have been friends for a long time. She's never admitted to him or anyone else, but she's always had feelings for him. She's never admitted to anyone, especially AJ, because she's afraid of getting hurt being she's been burned in the past. She doesn't have any kids, but she knows she's always wanted them, but of course, it was just a matter of finding the right guy to share that dream with)
(She's often thought of what life would be like with AJ Quartermaine. There's just one problem. He's always had commitment issues. He would date a woman and when it looked like it might be going somewhere, he would feel like he just couldn't picture a future with them. Elizabeth would always playfully laugh because she would tell him if he keeps that up, he'll never be truly happy with someone. Little did she know that AJ's always had feelings for her. He's wanted to tell her so many times, but because of his reputation of being a 'playboy', he felt she'd never give him a chance. What these two people didn't know about the other is they've been harboring strong feelings since they met the other)
(Elizabeth has dated Lucky Spencer and Jason Morgan. With Lucky, he never wanted to stay in one place for very long. Elizabeth lived in Port Charles and she loved it there. The reason it never worked with Lucky is he always went off on his wild adventures and expected Elizabeth to drop everything and go with him. They broke up when she refused to leave her family, friends, and a job she loved. With Jason, she was never completely happy with him because he was in the mob. She knew he was happy with what he did for a living, but didn't like the constant secrets that came along with the job. She hated the fact that he could never be completely honest with her. She also had to admit that she wasn't crazy about the danger that came with it. So, that relationship ended fast. If she was honest with herself, she wanted to try with AJ, but she wasn't sure if she wanted to risk having her heart broken because of his womanizing ways. Someday, she thought to herself, someday, maybe she'd give him a chance)
(Elizabeth is coming down the hall when all of a sudden, AJ comes out of the elevator. They bump into each other and in the process, she almost drops her files that were in her arms. Thankfully, with AJ's quick reflex, he helps her so she doesn't drop them)
AJ: "Oh, Elizabeth, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bump into you."
(Elizabeth shakes her head and smiles)
Liz: "It's okay. You're fine. What are you doing here? I thought you were with the latest object of your affection?"
(Elizabeth chuckles softly. AJ gives her a playful sarcastic look)
AJ: "Ha-ha." (shakes his head & sighs) "No, it didn't work out."
Liz: (shrugs) "Why not?" (raises her eyebrows) "She found out what you're really like?" (smirks)
AJ: (tilts his head) "Have you ever thought of becoming a comedian? Who needs a nursing job when you could become rich entertaining others?"
Liz: "Mm-hm, but then I wouldn't have the chance to make you squirm like I'm doing right now." (smirks)
AJ: (points at her & smiles) "I'm gonna get you back for that. I promise you that!"
Liz: (raises her eyebrows) "I'm looking forward to seeing you try."
AJ: (folds his arms) "Tell me why we've never tried at a relationship? I mean, considering how long we've been friends, you'd think something would've happened."
Liz: "You're forgetting something."
AJ: (tilts his head) "Oh yeah? What's that?"
Liz: "Look at your history with relationships. You've had how many women in your life and not one of them worked." (puts her finger up to her chin) "Why is that?" (puts her finger down) "Oh, yeah, because you can't make a commitment." (shakes her head) "AJ, you would be taken more seriously if you stayed with one woman. And not because you had to, but because you enjoyed her company."
AJ: (shrugs) "Well, I enjoy yours."
Liz: (laughs) "Sorry if I have a hard time believing you."
AJ: (seriously) "No, I mean it. I dare you to give me a chance to show you that I'm not a 'womanizer', but a guy who's trying to find my other half."
Liz: (sighs deeply) "AJ, I-I don't know. You know my history with men."
AJ: "You know my history as well and we're still friends, right?"
Liz: (nodding) "Yes."
AJ: (nods) "Okay, then. If you give me a chance, I will prove to you that I'm worth getting to know better."
(Elizabeth studies him for a few minutes before giving in)
Liz: (nods & sighs) "Okay, I will give you a chance." (pointing at him seriously) "Don't make me regret it."
AJ: (shakes his head happily) "Trust me, you won't. Do you have any plans tonight?"
Liz: (surprised) "T-Tonight?"
AJ: (laughs) "Yeah." (smiles) "I'm gonna prove to you that I can be in a real relationship without trying to think of a way out. I'm guessing that's what you think of me, right? I think I already know the answer to that, so you don't need to tell me."
Liz: (curiously) "Okay, now you got me curious on what you're planning."
AJ: (shakes his head) "Uh-uh-uh. It's a surprise. But trust me, you'll love it."
Liz: (turns her head a little) "We'll see."
AJ: "What time do you get off?"
Liz: "5pm."
AJ: (nodding) "Okay, how long does it take you to get ready?"
Liz: (confused) "What are you planning?"
AJ: (shakes his head & smirks) "I'm not telling so quit asking."
(Elizabeth looks at him mysteriously before shaking her head and sighs in defeat)
Liz: "I can be ready in a half hour."
AJ: (raises his eyebrows, surprised) "That's it? I expected you to say at least an hour."
Liz: "If you want me to go out with you, I suggest you quit while you're ahead."
AJ: (puts his hands up) "Gotcha." (puts his hands down) "Okay, I'll pick you up at 5:45pm. How's that?"
Liz: "That's fine."
AJ: (smiles) "I'll pick you up at 5:45. Be ready."
Liz: (shakes her head & chuckles) "Okay."
(Elizabeth walks away. AJ smirks as he watches her go)
AJ: "This is gonna be the greatest night of your life, that is, if I have anything to say about it."
(AJ rubs his hands together while smiling)
AJ: "Time to set everything up."
I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. AJ has a few surprises in store for Elizabeth. What are they? Tune in to the next chapter to find the start of it. I hope you will review so I know what you think. Until next time!
