A/N – Okay, this is my fourth story. It is the sequel to At The Beginning and will take place all in one night just as that story did. This story will be short as well, but filled with a lot of Jolu time! I hope you enjoy and I would love to get a review!

Chapter 1 – Fed Up

Lulu had planned to meet Carly for shopping and dinner, but Morgan had gotten sick and Carly had canceled their plans. Lulu decided there was no reason to stay home alone on a Friday night and decided she didn't need Carly to go shopping. She got ready and was almost out the door when Lucky stopped her. She was not in the mood for him.

"What?" Lulu asked as Lucky blocked her path.

"Where are you going?" Lucky questioned.

"Out," Lulu answered.

"You said you canceled your plans with Carly," Lucky responded.

"I'm not going with Carly," Lulu replied.

"Well then who are you going with?" Lucky prodded.

"It's none of your business," Lulu yelled.

"Lulu, you live here with me," Lucky said firmly. "I have a right to know what you're doing. Especially after the last stunt you pulled. I do not want to spend another night worrying about you."

"Then don't," Lulu supplied. "I can take care of myself. And if you don't want me living here, I'll leave. All you had to do was ask."

"I don't want you to leave," Lucky insisted. "I just want a little information about what you're doing, so I know you're safe."

"Why do you assume that I'm putting myself in danger?" Lulu wondered.

"Because, although you never admitted it," Lucky started. "I know you were with the Zacchara kid when you disappeared before. That is putting yourself in danger. I don't want to see you hurt."

"Look," Lulu said softly. "I'm not putting myself in danger. I was going to go out and shop alone because I was tired of staying in so often. But now, I'm not in the mood. I'll stay home again."

"Why didn't you just say that instead of being defensive?" Lucky asked.

"Why don't you just trust me instead of assuming the worst?" Lulu countered.

"Should I trust you?" Lucky questioned.

"Probably not," Lulu answered laughing.

"In that case," Lucky replied. "I'll check in later. I have to go to work."

"Have fun," Lulu said with a smile.

"I just hope nothing too crazy happens," Lucky responded. "I'll see you later."

"Bye," Lulu waved as he left.

Lulu felt trapped. Another night alone. Another night bound by four walls. She just wanted to get away. Be young and free. Wanting to be young and free reminded her of Johnny. She had thought about him a lot in the last two weeks. She often daydreamed about what he was doing or thinking. She hoped he thought of her too. Her feelings for Johnny were strange. In a good way. He made her feel so confident and beautiful and worthy. She really wanted to see him again. Two weeks was a long time and she was tired of waiting. She wanted to see Johnny tonight.

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"Johnny!" Anthony boomed.

Johnny just rolled his eyes. In the last two weeks, Anthony had demanded to see him even more often than usual. It probably wouldn't have been so frustrating had Anthony's timing been better. Every time Anthony knocked on his door, Johnny was in the middle of a dream about Lulu. Sometimes they were just talking, but most of the time he was kissing her. When he woke up, he could still feel the burning sensation of her perfect lips on his.

Johnny left his room and trudged down towards his father's office. He walked in and saw Anthony smiling. That was never a good sign. Anthony Zacchara was only happy when something horrible was either happening or about to happen. Johnny didn't want anything to do with whatever his father was planning, but he had a feeling Anthony had other ideas.

"You called," Johnny said as he walked into the room.

"Today, son," Anthony started. "Today is the day you make your old man proud. I have arranged for you to perform your first act as an active member in this organization. You will take out Carlos Randazzo tonight during his shipment."

"Randazzo?" Johnny questioned. "I thought he was an ally."

"He was," Anthony answered. "But now he has served his purpose and needs to be taken out."

"Look, with all due respect," Johnny replied. "I'm not doing this."

"Respect?" Anthony yelled. "Refusing to follow an order I give is not respect, John."

"This is an important job," Johnny pointed out. "I have no experience. What if I screw it up?"

"Nonsense, Johnny," Anthony insisted. "You know how to shoot and that's all you need. You have Zacchara instincts to guide you the rest of the way."

Johnny was extremely upset. This was not the life he wanted, but he didn't know how to deny his father. He didn't know how to walk away or if he would survive trying. How could he take another human life? How could he look himself in the mirror every day as a murderer? He couldn't. He was his mother's son, not his father's. He didn't know how, but he wasn't going through with his father's orders. He couldn't let his father know he planned on betraying him, though. He had to find another way.

"Okay," Johnny nodded. "What time?"

"Ten," Anthony answered. "Vaughn has the rest of your instructions."

"Trevor's not involved?" Johnny wondered.

"No, I'm trying to keep more of the business in the family," Anthony replied and Johnny nodded in understanding.

"I'll get it done," Johnny lied and Anthony smiled as Johnny walked back to his room.

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Lulu kept staring at her phone. Why was she so nervous? She had spent an entire night with Johnny completely at ease in his presence, but calling him made her nervous. She knew why. What if he rejected her? What if he had forgotten all about her? The thought made the butterflies in her stomach swarm even faster. She tried to convince herself that he couldn't have forgotten. They had spent a fun night together and he had not forgotten all about her. She pushed the call button and hoped for the best.

"Hello?" Johnny answered.

"Johnny," Lulu squealed.

"Lulu," Johnny responded. "It's good to hear your voice."

"Yours too," Lulu replied. "Can you talk right now?"

"Yeah, it's safe," Johnny assured her. "What have you been up to?"

"Nothing interesting," Lulu laughed. "What about you?"

"Just spending time with my father," Johnny said sarcastically. "Nothing new."

They fell into an awkward silence. The conversation that had come so easily before was non-existent. Lulu thought it was being on the phone instead of in person. She decided to just take a chance and ask him to meet her. He could say no, but the possibility of him saying yes was worth risking it. She took a deep breath before speaking.

"Do you think you could meet me?" Lulu wondered.

"When?" Johnny asked.

"I was hoping tonight," Lulu answered. "If you're not busy."

"Well, I have a few things to take care of," Johnny said vaguely.

"It's no problem," Lulu lied. "Forget I asked."

"No," Johnny replied. "I want to meet you. I'm just trying to figure out a place and time that would be safe for you."

"Really?" Lulu questioned. "You want to?"

"Of course," Johnny laughed. "I've thought about you a lot in the past two weeks. I can't believe you waited so long to call."

"I was just making you sweat," Lulu said flirtatiously. "I wanted to make sure you wouldn't refuse when I asked to meet."

"I don't think I could ever refuse if you asked me for something," Johnny responded.

"Well, do you have a plan yet?" Lulu wondered.

"Anxious?" Johnny chuckled. "I was thinking around ten. There is this bar close to the Port Charles Airport. It would be a good place to meet without it seeming suspicious."

"I know where it is," Lulu agreed. "I will meet you there. What should I wear?"

"Wear something sexy," Johnny requested. "But nothing too revealing. I don't want any other guys coming on to you."

"You want me all to yourself?" Lulu asked, hopefully.

"Yes," Johnny said simply. "I can't wait to see you."

"I better get off the phone so I can find something to wear for you," Lulu said with a smile.

"Lulu, you could wear a trash bag and be sexy to me," Johnny replied. "I'll see you in a couple of hours."

"Okay, bye Johnny," Lulu responded.

"Bye," Johnny said before hanging up the phone.

Lulu smiled to herself in victory. She ran up the stairs to her closet and searched for something perfect to wear for Johnny. He may have been amazing and said she would look sexy no matter what, but she wasn't going to risk it. She wanted to take his breath away when he walked in the bar. Lulu grinned widely as she found the perfect outfit. She was so excited to see Johnny again.

The clock couldn't move fast enough.