AN: I don't know what influenced or led me to write this Idina Menzel/James Snyder (I obviously don't own them because their actual humans) fanfic, but here I am writing this Jadina fanfic. For the purposes of where I want this story to go (if I continue; you guys are about to become my bosses [if anyone even reads this] ) and how I want it to go, James is single and ready to mingle. ;) Enough with my ramblings. Enjoy the show…well, the story. Whatever.

I'm not even sure how to describe these past few months. My career has skyrocketed while my marriage reached an end that I thought I would never see nor did I ever want to see. Eight shows a week is a great distraction, but I would love to spend more time with Walker during this. It seems like bad always come with the good and I'm still learning how to deal with that. It isn't easy, but the cast and crew have—

Knock Knock

Speaking of my very supportive cast…

"Ten minutes. You said you would be ready in ten minutes." James said playfully as he stuck his head inside the door.

Idina giggles and stands up from her chair. "Okay, okay. Just five more minutes. I'm just going to change really quickly."

James grabbed Idina's hand. "No, jeans are perfect." He led Idina out of her dressing room and to the car.

I know it's crazy, but it seems like every time the cast goes out I find myself imagining that it's going to be just James and I. We usually ride together, but I always invite at least one other member to ride with us just so it's not obvious I would enjoy some alone time with James. He's been divorced and he understands what kind of headspace I'm in right now…plus he's pretty easy on the eyes.

Once they arrived to the restaurant, they got out and faced many camera flashes much to their chagrin. If a headline accused them of dating it certainly wouldn't be the first time and most likely wouldn't be the last. They quickly made their way inside and joined their cast mates who were seated and had already enjoyed a few glasses wine. Idina decided she would catch up and before she knew it she surpassed their few glasses before her food even came.

"Maybe a couple of us should slow down and have a round of water." Jenn said, laughing.

"A couple of us as in Idina and Tamika." LaChanze added. Everyone laughed and agreed.

After dinner, James insisted on riding with Idina to her apartment building and after seeing that she was indeed a little affected by the wine, decided to walk her inside and to her door. She had a little trouble, but once she finally got in she turned around. "Thanks you…Thank…" She cleared her throat before speaking again. "Thank you, James."

"No problem." James replied, trying to hold back a small chuckle.

Idina walked forward a little and gave James a hug, which he returned by innocently wrapping his arms around her. Soon Idina's hands slowly dropped a little lower until her index fingers found the two front belt loops of James' pants. She pulled him, pulling his waist into hers, without breaking their kiss. Her mouth opened, accepting James' tongue, and she moaned when she felt his excitement.

"Oh." James said, pulling away. "I um…We should…"

"I thought I was the drunk one." Idina said, giggling at James' lack of words. "Goodnight, James."

James returned the smile and waved, not making eye contact but just staring at Idina's gorgeous smile. He felt like a horny teenage guy and sure, he was two out of the three, but he wasn't sure that their kiss would or should lead to anything more. He watched as Idina closed the door and he stood there until he heard it lock.

He finally let out a deep sigh and walked away, oblivious of the fact that the tipsy brunette who had, just seconds ago, passionately kissed him was on the other side of that door, leaning on it, looking up at the ceiling with the biggest smile on her face and her heart beating a mile a minute.

The next morning was a headache. Literally. Idina woke up and dragged herself to the bathroom, undressed, and took a nice shower to wake herself up before calling Taye to talk to Walker and just hearing his voice immediately brightened her day.

"I miss you so much. Do you miss Mommy?"

"Yes. Nana Marcia is here. We played dinosaurs with Daddy and we put on a show."

"That sounds like so much fun." Idina said, trying to sound enthusiastic although her head was still feeling the after effects of last night's drinking.

"Mommy, SpongeBob is back on."

"You're ready to say goodbye now, aren't you?" Idina laughed and shook her head when Walker replied with a yes. "I'll talk to you later, okay? I love you so much, Walker."

"I love you, Mommy. Bye."

The voice that belongs to most adorable little boy in the world, my heart, the reason I do anything good and beneficial, my motivation for every step forward that I have ever taken and will ever take. The divorce-in-progress has taken a toll on Walker, but it hasn't been anything too traumatic. He's gone through having Mommy on one side of the country and Daddy on the other, but it's different for him when we're both in the same city and not staying with each other. He's taken it like the champ he is and he understands that we love him no less and we still love each other. In all reality, memories of the past and looking into my son's face are the only things that remind me what love is.

As soon as she just sat in the quietness of her apartment, doing nothing, only the sounds of the city coming through the window, images of her being extremely forward with her very handsome cast mate and friend right outside the door of her apartment flooded her mind.

What the fuck?

She didn't know what came over her or why she chose that moment to act out a thought that she's had plenty of times off of stage and sometimes on stage when it wasn't a part of the show. Oh, she does remember what came over her…her several glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon. She knew she had to see him tonight, but she was already blushing at the thought of how embarrassed she would be if he brought it up.

He pulled away so that must mean he doesn't look at me as more than a friend. But he was…physically excited…

"So that must mean he enjoyed it." Idina sighed. "Great. Now I'm talking to myself."

She knew she had to see James, she knew it would be awkward, she knew that she made the first move last night and that she possibly tried to take things further, but she didn't want to have to deal with that before she went on stage. So she called James and he agreed to come over.

Knock Knock

If I didn't know any better, I would swear even his knock is one of a kind.

Idina walked to the door and opened it up like she was a young girl who had invited her crush over for homework.

"Hi." she said as if she wasn't sure that was a proper greeting after having his tongue in her mouth the night before.

"Hi. How are you?"

"Great. Come in."

They both have a seat on the black sectional, Idina grabbing a red pillow and sitting it in her lap so she would have something to busy her hands with in case things got too awkward. She figured since she was the one who called him over that she should be the first to speak and explain exactly why he was called over.

A million explanations were going through her brain, but her mouth wasn't cooperating. And maybe that was a good thing because there was no telling what would come out.

"I was drunk last night." she blurted out before she knew it.

James let out a laugh that then made Idina laugh. He broke the ice without even trying.

"Were you really? I didn't notice." he joked.

Idina put the pillow to the side when she realized that she was talking to a really good friend who had managed to put a smile on her face plenty of times when no one else could.

"I just want to apologize for what I did last night, James."

"No need to apologize, Idina. It was just a kiss. Liz has never kissed me like that though."

Idina smiled. Just a kiss? Yes. That's right I guess. It was just a kiss.

"Is something wrong?"

"No, no. I just didn't want things to be weird between us. I was drunk and it was just a kiss. Drunk and just a kiss. That's all. "That's all."

James nodded and got up. "Well, if that's all it was then…"

"What if it wasn't?" Idina hopped up and stepped back once she realized what she said. "It's crazy, but I had been thinking of doing that. Of kissing you." She chuckled, trying to relieve a little tension.

"It's not crazy. I enjoyed, but—"

"I know. That's all it was. It was just a kiss."

"That's not what I was going to say. I enjoyed it, but I've only gotten to know you as a friend. Before I kiss you more I should get to know you as more than a friend. Unless it was just a kiss for you."

Idina stood there with her mouth slightly opened, but no words were coming out.

"No. I would like to kiss more." Her eyes went wide once she realized what she said.

James laughed. "Okay. If you're not busy Monday night, I would love to take you on a date. Would you like to do that?"

Holy fuck. Say yes, say yes. Go ahead, say it. "Yes."

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