Title: She's Everything
Pairing: Liason
Disclaimer: Own Nothing, but the Storyline

Its officially her first day back in Port Charles and Elizabeth felt the best she's ever felt. Being back home was something she has wanted since she left it four years ago. If not for Jason, she wouldn't have gotten her degree. She never would have had the courage to leave her hometown and venture out into the world.

Getting her degree had its benefits, her new job for one, and proving to her parents that she could do it without them. Proving to all the doubters and naysayers they were wrong and Jason's right.

After spending hours unpacking her things, Elizabeth takes a long hot bath. She has a handful of appointments today. She's supposed to be checking out new talent for the local art gallery that opened up in the Port Charles Hotel.

The thought of searching for paintings always got her blood pumping. Since before she could remember, art has been Elizabeth's main passion. She loves art the way Jason loves his job for Sonny. Both get their blood pumping in a way that nothing else can.

Knock.

Knock.

Knock.

Sliding into her robe, Elizabeth walks out of the bathroom and into the living room to get to the door. Looking through the peephole, Elizabeth remembers one of the reasons she was so happy to be leaving Port Charles all those years ago.

Standing on the other side of her door is the vain of her existence, Carly. She'd remember her last name if the blonde would stick with one. Elizabeth lost track after the umpteenth marriage. Taking a deep breath, Elizabeth pulls open the door to face her nemesis.

"I thought vampires burn in the sun." Elizabeth comments, arching her eyebrow at the blonde.

"Muffin face, its a bitch to see you too." Carly counters, glaring at her with equal intensity. "Oh, no wait, that's just you."

"Hungry?" Elizabeth offers. "I have your favorite...newborn babies."

"You little..." Carly stops herself, taking a deep breath before continuing. "Sonny and Jason think we need to make nice...as impossible as that is."

"How about we just say we did and skip the pleasantries?" Elizabeth counters. "I have things to do."

"If they ask, we had breakfast." Carly says plainly. "Its the fastest meal of the day."

"Fine." Elizabeth shrugs. "As always, its been unfortunate to see you, Carly."

"You should call an exterminator, this place if flea infested."

"I wouldn't want to kill your relatives." Elizabeth says bitingly before shutting the door in Carly's face.

Walking the distance to her room, Elizabeth gets dressed to face the day. She and Carly were the worst of enemies, that was the downright truth, but Elizabeth knew that it wasn't as bad as they make it seem. Deep down they both have a level of respect for the other. Deep, deep, extremely deep down, but its there. Might not be much respect, but there's some.

Fixing her hair into a casual ponytail, Elizabeth grabs her things and heads out to her car. She needs to stop by Kelly's before anything else, but after that she'll head to the community center where they are holding art classes for the young aspiring artists.

Walking into the diner, Elizabeth sees that not much has really changed since she's last been there. The same tables are scattered around the establishment, the same chairs, center pieces...everything is like she's never left.

Except for the major fact that she no longer worked there. God how good it feels to not have to serve people and clear their dirty dishes. Though she loved interacting with patrons, Elizabeth was more than happy to give up her occupation there.

"I've got it covered." Jason says for the umpteenth time. "I've done this before, Sonny."

"I know you have." Sonny sighs, running one hand down his face. "With Elizabeth back in town...I just want you to be sure."

"What does Elizabeth have to do with me doing my job?" Jason counters, eyeing him intently. "Your sister needs protection. I can handle it."

"Okay." Sonny finally concedes. "She'll be expecting you tonight."

"Got it." Jason assures. "I'll keep her safe."

"I know." Sonny shakes his head. "She has a protective team on her, I just need you to be there while she's at work."

"Like I said, I've got it." Jason says firmly. "Just let her know I'm going to be there."

"So...how is it now that she's back?" Sonny wasn't really sure how to breach the topic of Jason's personal life. "She must be glad to be home?"

"Everything's right." Jason says simply. "Being together, in the same town, close enough to touch. Its been worth the wait."

Jason couldn't really describe what it felt like to know that he could just call her up and see her any time he wanted. What it felt like to know that he didn't have to wait for a letter or a phone call, for a holiday or a random visit...what it felt like to just hold her again.

Grabbing his jacket, Jason says goodbye to Sonny, feeling the sudden need to see her. To hold her. To kiss her. Straddling his bike, Jason takes off to the place he knows she'll be at this time. Arriving at the diner, Jason looks in and finds her at the counter, accepting her order. Walking in, Jason is surprised when she turns around, holding out a cup of coffee for him.

"Took you long enough." Elizabeth smirks, claiming his lips once he takes the coffee from her. "I've been waiting for you."

"I can see that." Jason follows her outside to sit at one of the tables. "What's your day look like?"

"Work for most of the morning." Elizabeth concedes, taking a drink of her tea. "Painting for most of the afternoon and then finally some downtime. What about you?"

"Inventory. Paychecks." Jason shrugs. "A new assignment."

"Oh really now?" Elizabeth eyes him intently. "What kind of new assignment? Is it dangerous?"

"Depends on your definition of the word." Jason concedes, watching her reaction when he says, "Sonny's sister Courtney is being stalked. I'm going to be her guard during her shift at the Oasis."

"Huh." Elizabeth mulls it over, eyeing him curiously. "Let me get this straight. You are going to guard Sonny's sister, the blonde slutty stripper, while she's stripping amongst other slutty strippers in a strip club?"

"Pretty much."

"Okay." Elizabeth shrugs, drinking more of her tea. "Well, if you're going to be staying up late tonight, you should probably get some rest."

"Or you can push back your appointments a few hours and go riding with me." he counters with a raise of his eyebrow. "What do you say?"

"I wish I could, but duty calls." Elizabeth gets up from her seat to straddle him, running her fingers through his hair. "Just remember one thing."

"What's that?"

Elizabeth brings her lips down on his, kissing him soundly as his arms wrap around her waist, pulling her closer. Jason let her control the kiss, simply feeling the emotions coursing through him as her lips glided over his. When she nibbles at his bottom lip, Jason opens his mouth willingly, anxiously anticipating the taste of her tongue battling his for dominance. Pulling away when air becomes essential, Elizabeth wipes his bottom lip with her thumb.

"Hold that thought." Elizabeth dismounts him, grabbing her cup of tea from the table. "And then come find me when your babysitting duties are over."

Jason grips his coffee in his hand, watching her walk away in the direction of the parking lot. Taking in a deep breath, knowing he had no other choice but to hold the thoughts that were coursing through his mind, Jason downs his coffee quickly. Like always, when she's around, Jason wants the day to be over, the night to fly by, and the time for them to be alone together to start. And evidently, its making out to be a long day ahead. A long torturous day at that.

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