You've Got This Hold On Me

by silverbellbaby

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. Quiz short story.

2. Chapter 2

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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 2

(It is 5:40p.m. and Elizabeth is ready for her date with AJ. She looks at herself in the stand up mirror she has against her bedroom door. She sighs deeply and she debates whether she wore the right outfit. She shakes her head and scolds herself silently)

Liz: "Elizabeth Webber, why the hell are you getting so bent out of shape about what you're wearing for your date with AJ? I mean, it's only AJ. You've been friends with him for so long that he's not gonna care what you wear."

(Elizabeth studies her outfit again, which is a dark blue skirt and black satin blouse with her hair up in a bun and wearing three inch black heels. She's wearing a heart necklace and small white diamond earrings with light colored makeup and red lipstick on)

Liz: (sighs deeply) "Maybe I should wear something else. I mean, he'll probably be wearing something better, something fancier."

(Elizabeth turns her head and looks at a picture that's on her dresser. It's a picture of her and AJ and they're holding each other in a friendly hug)

Liz: (sighs) "If only we were more…more than friends. I guess we are starting to be with this date, but I just have a feeling something is gonna go wrong."

(Elizabeth can't help but laugh)

Liz: "With AJ, I'm sure this date will be unpredictable." (sighs & smiles) "But one thing about AJ…he likes you for you. I know I'm not sure on my outfit, but knowing AJ, I'm sure he'll love it." (chuckles) "If he knows what's good for him."

(All of a sudden, she hears a knock at her front door. She quickly looks at herself in the mirror one last time and deeply sighs)

Liz: "Well, this is as good as it's gonna get."

(She turns away from the mirror and goes to the front door and answers it, revealing AJ. He smiles at her and she notices he has flowers in his hand)

Liz: "Flowers…interesting."

(AJ looks at the flowers he's holding and then looks back at Elizabeth)

AJ: (smiles) "Yeah." (chuckles) "I thought we'd start our date off right." (gives her the flowers) "Here you go."

Liz: (smiles) "Thank you." (taking the flowers)

(She smells them and smiles at how good they smell)

Liz: (smiles) "They smell lovely, AJ." (jokingly) "You must really wanna score points with me being it's the first date."

AJ: (chuckles softly) "Trust me, the thought did occur to me. But I wanted to start our date right." (smiles) "But I'm glad you love them."

Liz: "Yes, I love them. Come in. I'll put them in some water."

(AJ goes inside and walks with Elizabeth while she gets a vase from the cupboard and puts water in it before putting the flowers in it. She rests the flowers in the middle of the table)

Liz: (smiles) "There. Perfect." (briefly looking at AJ) "Right where I can see them." (smiles at AJ) "You did good, Mr. Quartermaine."

AJ: (laughing) "Well, thank you."

(Elizabeth goes to the closet next to the front door and gets a light blue jacket. Before she can put it on, AJ stops her)

Liz: (puzzled) "What?"

AJ: (smiles tenderly) "I just wanted you to know how beautiful you look tonight. You've always looked beautiful to me, Elizabeth, no matter what you look like."

Liz: (smiles a little) "Well, thank you."

AJ: (smirks) "Truth be told, even in your hospital scrubs, you looked hot."

Liz: (laughs) "Oh, really?"

AJ: (nodding) "Oh, yeah." (shrugs & smirks) "Who knows? Maybe when we're further along down the road in this relationship, you can give me a private modeling show."

(Elizabeth's eyes grow wide in shock and her jaws drop)

Liz: "AJ Quartermaine!" (laughs)

(AJ shrugs and shakes his head innocently)

AJ: "What? What'd I say?"

Liz: (shakes her head smiling) "Oh, you!"

(AJ laughs and helps her with her jacket. Afterwards, she gives him a look like she's studying him)

Liz: "Just where are you taking me, anyway?"

AJ: (smiles a little) "I thought you wanted to be surprised?"

Liz: (raises her eyebrows jokingly) "With the way your mind works, I don't know if I wanna be surprised."

AJ: (laughs) "I promise you my mind isn't all bad!"

Liz: (turns her head a little) "I don't know. We may have known each other awhile, but this is only our first date. Something tells me I need to stay on my toes."

AJ: "Would it help if I promise you a great night?"

Liz: (studies him) "We will see."

(AJ walks Elizabeth out and they get into his car and he takes her to their first destination. Elizabeth looks at AJ with a confused face as they're still in the car)

Liz: "AJ? Wh-What are we doing here?"

AJ: (smiles) "This is where we're eating."

Liz: (puzzled) "But, how? This place is always booked so it's nearly impossible to book a reservation."

AJ: (nods) "Yeah, you're right. It was booked…until I rented it for the evening or should I say for our evening meal."

(Elizabeth looks at AJ with a shocked look on her face)

Liz: (stutters) "B-But…How…How did you…"

AJ: (chuckles) "One thing to remember about me, Elizabeth, never doubt my ability to be able to give you a good time." (smiles tenderly) "If it meant putting a smile on that gorgeous face of yours, I'd buy the restaurant."

Liz: (gives him a look) "You don't have to be that extreme."

AJ: (smiles) "I know Olive Garden is your favorite place to eat and it puts a smile on my face to see you happy. Besides, I'd kick myself if I didn't know where you like to eat and your other likes and dislikes." (chuckles softly) "I'm glad I know your dislikes because that will help me win you even more."

(Elizabeth can't help but blush at that. She smiles at him)

Liz: "Well, I will tell you this, Mr. Charmer. You're doing an excellent job so far."

AJ: (raises his eyebrows & smirks) "Really? Huh." (nods) "That's good to know."

Liz: (half jokingly/half seriously) "But, if you think you're getting lucky tonight, Mr. Quartermaine, you've got another thing coming."

AJ: (pouts jokingly) "You really know how to lower my ego." (shakes his head) "I was never planning on trying to seduce you on our first date. This date means more to me than sex."

Liz: (cautiously) "Oh, really? Hmph." (gives him a look) "Okay, who are you and what have you done with the AJ Quartermaine I used to know too well?"

AJ: (shakes his head & smiles) "He grew up when he realized he wanted to be with someone as beautiful and sweet as you."

(AJ shakes his head & deeply sighs)

AJ: "To be honest, I don't even recognize the man I was before today. I tried to find the woman of my dreams, but it never occurred to me that she was right in front of me." (referring to Elizabeth)

(Elizabeth looks at him and smiles. Out of all the things she expected him to say, she never thought she'd hear him say that. AJ notices her looking at him sweetly and chuckles nervously)

AJ: "Is it a good thing you're looking at me like that?"

Liz: (shakes her head & smiles) "You know how I know you changed who you used to be to the man you are now?"

AJ: (smiles a little) "How?"

Liz: (smiles) "You're proving it to me right now. The way you're acting…it shows me you're trying to change and not just talking about it."

AJ: (smiles & chuckles) "Well, thank you." (smiles tenderly) "Coming from you, it means a lot."

Liz: (nods) "You deserve it."

(AJ is tempted to lean in and kiss her on the lips, but figures now is not the time. He points to the restaurant then looks back at her)

AJ: "Ready to go in?"

Liz: (smiles & nods) "More than ready."

(AJ gets out of his vehicle and helps Elizabeth out of her side. She smiles at him, which he notices)

AJ: (chuckles softly) "What?"

Liz: "I never told you that you look very handsome tonight. Very nice."

AJ: (chuckles) "Well, thank you. I'm glad you approve."

(Elizabeth looks his outfit, which are dark blue pants and black satin shirt and a light black jacket. She can't help but stare at his hot muscular body. AJ notices she's staring at him and chuckles)

AJ: "What are you think about, Miss Webber?"

Liz: (shakes her head innocently) "Nothing."

AJ: (nods slowly & laughs) "Uh-huh. Yeah. Right."

Liz: (shrugs) "Who knows. Maybe you'll find out by the time tonight is over…" (smirks) "If you're lucky."

AJ: (surprised) "Wow!" (laughs) "Now, who's the one being mysterious?"

Liz: (chuckles) "Ready to go in and eat?"

(AJ holds out his arm, which Elizabeth happily takes)

AJ: "Whenever you are, my dear."

Liz: (laughs) "You're such a flirt."

AJ: (laughs) "With you, how can I resist?"

Liz: "Do I dare ask what we're doing after we eat?"

AJ: (shakes his head & smiles) "That's a surprise. But I assure you that you'll love it."

Liz: (smiles) "Well, so far, you're surprises are amazing."

(They get to the entrance with AJ holding the door for Elizabeth, which she thanks him for. AJ just nods in repliance)

AJ: "I hope you're enjoying yourself….so far, anyway."

Liz: (nods) "I am."

(As they go inside, they are greeted by a waitress)

Female Waitress: "Hello! I am Elena and I will be your waitress this evening."

(AJ and Elizabeth nod in repliance .The waitress shows them to their seats where AJ helps Elizabeth in hers)

Liz: (smiles) "Aren't you the perfect gentleman?"

AJ: (smiles) "I'm hoping you'll still think that after the night is over."

Liz: (smiles) "So far, so good."

(They get comfortable as they order their food and enjoy. They privately steal glances at the other while eating and can't help but smile)

Chapter Two Done

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