Songs From The Heart Chapter 1, a general hospital fanfic

Songs From the Heart

I'll Be There For You- Bon Jovi

Jason stood staring at the window. It had been two weeks since Carly had moved out to the Brownstone. Two weeks and three days to be exact. If asked Jason knew he could probably even count down the hours and minutes.

When she left, he had thought that it would be bad, but he hadn't realized just how much he would miss her. Her... not just Michael- he got Michael half the week and could see him whenever he wanted, but Carly was a different story. She had been avoiding him and it was driving him crazy.

Things should be good. He should be happy. Robin was happy that Carly was gone, she never went a day without saying how much nicer it was to have her out of the penthouse. Every time she brought it up it felt as if someone had kicked him in the stomach.

After the third night of Carly being gone, he had taken to sleeping on the couch- if he slept at all. Most nights he found himself staring out the window as he was tonight. Lost in thoughts and memories of her.

"Jason?"

Tensing he turned to see Robin coming down the stairs.

"Why don't you come to bed? I miss you." Robin simpered as she tried to wrap her arms around him.

This is wrong- that was what he thought as he gently pushed her away, "I'm fine. You go back to bed."

Robin rolled her eyes, "You have been like this ever since Carly left. Why are you letting her manipulate you? There's nothing to feel guilty about- we're together and she's just has to deal with it."

"You're wrong, I should feel guilty." He muttered turning to stare out the window again.

"Why? You never made any promises to her. You never led her on." Robin crossed her arms over her chest defensively.

"I feel guilty because she's not here and you are." He said as if that answered everything.

Robin pulled back in shock, "What do you mean? Of course, I'm here."

Jason turned to stare at her, "You shouldn't be here. This Carly's home. She should be here with me and Michael. Our family should be together."

Robin blinked back her tears, "I thought I was part of your family."

"Maybe at one time you were. But, you left. We should've never gotten back together. It was a mistake." Jason moved away from her and headed to the door.

"So what? That's it. What does this mean for us?" Robin cried.

"It means you need to move out. I am sorry for hurting you, but I don't love you anymore." Jason sighed as he pulled on his jacket, "I really am sorry, Robin."

Not even bothering to look at her, he walked out the door. There was some place else he wanted to be.

Carly entered Jake's quickly, her eyes scanning the area. Her heart was beating fast in her chest. Jason had called and said he needed her. That was all it took to have her rushing out the door to get to him. He needed her and nothing was going to stop her from being there for him.

"Carly."

Turning she saw him standing by the jukebox. It was HER Jason, she noticed, walking over to him and looking him over. His hair had and everything about him was familiar. He was wearing his usual black t-shirt and jeans, but somehow still managed to look unbelievably hot. Yep, it was HER Jason alright.

Looking around for the first time she noticed that the bar area was empty. Narrowing her eyes, she asked, "What's going on, Jase? You said you needed me."

"I do." Jason smiled a soft smile and put a quarter into the jukebox and walked toward her.

Carly held her breath as he moved closer. So close that she could feel the heat radiating off his body.

"I've missed you." He says simply as the music begins to play, "Dance with me."

Closing her eyes she hesitated for a minute. She didn't know what was going on here, but something told her if she didn't go with it, that she would regret it for the rest of her life.

Sighing, he pulled her close to him and wrapped his arms around her waist. Pressing his forehead next to hers, he felt a sense of relief when she gave into her mental struggle and put her arms around his neck.

I guess this time you're really leaving
I heard your suitcase say goodbye
And as my broken heart lies bleeding
You say true love it's suicide

You say you're cried a thousand rivers
And now you're swimming for the shore
You left me drowning in my tears
And you won't save me anymore

Now I'm praying to God you'll give me one more chance, girl

Pulling back a little Jason looked down into Carly's eyes, "The words say everything I want to- everything I'm feeling."

Carly felt her eyes begin to tear up. Pulling him closer again, she placed her cheek against his neck.

I'll be there for you
These five words I swear to you
When you breathe I want to be the air for you
I'll be there for you
I'd live and I'd die for you
Steal the sun from the sky for you
Words can't say what a love can do
I'll be there for you

I know you know we've had some good times
Now they have their own hiding place
I can promise you tomorrow
But I can't buy back yesterday

Jason closed his eyes and enjoyed the feel of having Carly in his arms once again. This was right. With her next to him, he felt as if he could conquer the world. She completed him and he had almost thrown it all away.

Listening to the words of the song playing Carly began to feel a sense of hope bloom inside of her. Was he saying what she was so desperately hoping he was?

And Baby you know my hands are dirty
But I wanted to be your valentine
I'll be the water when you get thirsty, baby
When you get drunk, I'll be the wine

I'll be there for you

Pulling away again, Jason placed his hands on her face, "Carly, I am tired of fighting it. Robin and I- we should have been over a long time ago. I love you. Will you come back home?"

Laughing Carly smiled a brilliant smile, "I love you, too, Jason. Where-ever you and Michael are is home for me."

And I wasn't there when you were happy
I wasn't there when you were down
I didn't mean to miss your birthday, baby
I wish I'd seen you blow those candles out

Jason kissed her softly, "Let me be the man I should have been before, let me be there for you. I'll never let you down again."

Returning his kiss she placed her hands over his, "Just be you and you never will."