Title: The Moment That Changed Everything

Disclaimer: We don't own Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Dick Wolf and NBC-USA network do. Pride and Prejudice belongs to Jane Austen.

Authors: bluepurple

Authors' Note: Our second total AU story.

Rating: T

Genre: Romance/Adventure

Chapter 2: Playing Hard To Get

When Bobby awoke the next morning, Lexa was gone.

Bobby then thought to himself so this is what Lewis meant.

Over the next few weeks Bobby had been busy with work and photo shoots and any jobs his agent sent him on.

One random day he saw her.

He and Lewis entered a café crowded with celebrities. There they spotted Lexa.

His friend encouraged "Go on man. Chat her up and get her a refill."

Bobby looked at Lewis with uncertain eyes, a bit hesitant. So Lewis gently nudged again.

"You want to show her you care, right?"

At that Bobby headed towards her.

"Hi."

Lexa looked up, stared at him and continued her reading.

"Hmmm, Pride and Prejudice... Pretty much one of the greatest books."

He was still ignored.

Darn she probably thinks I'm a total geek now. Stupid me.

Not discouraged, Bobby went on.

"Would you like another drink?"

Lexa rolled her eyes and reasoned with herself: just let him do something so you can finish reading in peace before your next photo shoot.

"Fine you can get a glass of unsweetened iced tea with a lemon on the side," said Lexa holding up her empty glass but not looking at him.

Bobby followed her orders.

After a few minutes, Lexa did look up and noticed Lewis standing nearby pretending to be interested in the buildings nearby.

Man he's cute.

"Hey you there! Cap, long hair and glasses."

Lewis looked around and realized she was addressing him.

Uh-oh this could be trouble just play it safe.

The moment he was next to her the flirting began.

"Hello there handsome, have I ever mentioned I love guys with glasses?"

Lewis could only fill a lump shaping in his throat.

When Bobby came back with Lexa's order, he kept his cool understanding the situation.

He walked over to the table.

"Here is your drink Ms. Eames."

Lexa took the drink while paying no attention to Bobby.

Before Lexa could make a move on him, Lewis managed to back away from her and said, "Um thanks for keeping me company…uh I have to go now."

Once Bobby and Lewis left the cafe, Lewis tried to defend himself.

"Hey man I am sorry I tried to stay away but she... she just."

"Lewis, it is okay. You warned me about her, remember?"

Lewis simply nodded.

Meanwhile Lexa contemplated the scene and went back to her book like nothing happened. However, her mind was going miles per minute.

Test #1-ability to respond when I first put moves on him…he passed; test #2-ability to hold his cool when I ignored him and flirted with his friend…he also passed. He's pretty good.

Over the next couple of weeks, whenever Bobby saw her, he tried to win her heart fruitlessly. However, one day he made progress.

"Okay, tell you what, when I'll need your help, I'll let you know, alright? Oh, As a matter of fact, you'll be needed tomorrow" She concluded her statement with a wink.

Bobby simply smiled.

Arriving home, he was ecstatic like a school boy.

The next morning he waited for her at her favorite café and after breakfast they were off. She made a guest appearance to a little office associated with the local animal shelter which works to promote awareness of animal cruelty. After that, they shopped and lunched.

Everything was going well, until one incident.

As Bobby was carrying her bags from their shopping trip, the traffic light turned green. A car was coming full speed, unfortunately she didn't notice it.

"Lexa!" Bobby yelled "Watch out!"

He darted into the streets, pushed her aside. Alas, he got hit by the racing car.

A/N 2: Oooo a cliffhanger! Thanks for reading chapter 2 of "The Moment That Changed Everything". More to come!