Later that day...
Amelia and Meredith walked into the attendings lounge to a panicked Maggie. She was worried about her date with Robert.
She was looking in the mirror talking to herself. "I can't bring the thunder. I have to show him the softer side of Maggie. Why is this so hard? Should I cancel? I should cancel?"
"Relax Maggie!," Meredith reassured her, "it's just a date. It's not like you're getting married, it's just a date."
Amelia looked over at Maggie, "You look hot!"
With a nervous smile she responded "thank you. It's not too much?"
"You look perfect."
Maggie was dressed in a fitted black dress that accentuated every single curve. The back of the dress dipped all the way down to the tip of her tail bone. Her hair was pulled up in a high curly ponytail with a bang. She had on red pumps and her makeup was flawless. Her red lips sealed the look.
"I am so nervous. How about if he doesn't like me. Uh." Maggie said to her sisters.
Meredith and Amelia looked at Maggie.
"Maggie you are beautiful. If he is not into you that is his loss," Meredith said.
"It has been a while since you have gone out on a date so just try to enjoy yourself", Amelia said while squeezing Maggie's shoulder. "Have a great time tonight. Relax and just be yourself. We will see you at home later. Can't wait to hear all about it."
Meredith and Amelia leave the room.
As they exited the room, Jackson was walking down the hall toward the attendings lounge. Meredith and Amelia watched as he entered the room.
"Hmmm. I wonder what he is going to say when he sees Maggie. Oh to be a fly on that wall."
Amelia turned to go back but Meredith grabbed her before she could make it down the hall.
"Mind your business. Besides I am sure we will hear all about it tonight."
…
Jackson walked in and found Maggie packing her bag to leave. He looked at her and lost his words…
"Wow! You look, you look."
"Jackson, please don't"
"I'm already nervous and really don't need you to say anything to me right now."
Jackson closed the door behind him and locked it. Maggie turned to look at Jackson. Their eyes locked. His blue eyes were so hypnotizing and every time he looked at her, she felt weak in the knees and calm at the same time. He had that type of an effect. She quickly looked away trying not to get caught up in a trance.
"Jackson, what are you doing?"
Quietly, he walked over to Maggie. He ran his finger down her back going from her neck to her tailbone. He whispered into her ears, "You look amazing. I love when you wear your hair like that, it shows off your neck. I love your neck." She let out a breath when she felt his hands on her skin. It felt so good. He then stood behind her and pressed his body against hers. He placed several kisses on her neck and then her shoulder. He turned her around and looked into her eyes as his hands continued to travel up and down her back. Their eyes locked again as their foreheads touched. For a moment they were floating, he forgot about April and she forgot about her date. It was almost like they were in their own world. He leaned in to kiss her red lips but when she felt his breath she moved away.
"Jackson, we can't do this. I can't do this. You're with April."
She grabbed her purse and began to walk out of the room.
"Maggie, please don't"
"Please don't what, Jackson."
Maggie looked at Jackson softly as she left the room.
Jackson watched as she walked out and couldn't say a word.
His phone chimed.
Hey I'm ready and waiting for you by the car. Hurry can't wait to spend some time with you alone-April.
…
On her way out to meet Robert, Maggie was paged to the ER for a quick consult by Alex.
"Pierce you look hot. You got a hot date tonight?"
"Yes, Alex."
She completed the consult and told Alex the patient was fine and did not require surgery.
"If anything should changes just page me."
She grabbed her stuff and walked to the parking lot.
Maggie walked through the parking lot making her way to her car. Before she could open the door she felt someone grab her from behind. It was Jackson. He pushed her up against the car and held her close to him. He looked at her with his piercing eyes and kissed her passionately. She could feel his hand caressing her body and she lost all control. She put her arms around his neck and leaned into his kiss. He then pulled away. He gazed into her brown eyes, like he was taking in the moment. He kissed her on the forehead and walked away without saying a word. Maggie was shocked. She was not sure what just happen or how she felt about it. She knew one thing…that kiss was Hot!
Surprised, Maggie got into her car and drove off...
…
Jackson made his way through the parking lot. All he could do was think about Maggie. That kiss sent an electric shock through his body. He knew all he wanted was her. He needed her...
"Avery"
"Avery"
Alex came running toward him.
"You want to go grab a drink? Jo is working late and I don't want to go alone. Dude your lips are red. Why are your lips red?"
Jackson looked in a nearby car mirror. Wiping his lips he responded "no I can't tonight. I am having dinner with April."
"I heard you two were working on things. You sure you want to go down that road again." Staring at Jackson.
"Avery, why are your lips red?"
"Karev leave it alone."
"I saw Pierce earlier and she had on red lipstick"
"Avery?! Did you?"
"Huh"
Jackson looked at Alex and his eyes said it all. He checked his lips again to make sure the lipstick was gone. He just didn't know how to respond to Alex's question.
"Jackson are you sure about wanting to be with Kepner?"
They hear a voice yelling out in their direction.
"Let's go. I'm starving."
April was standing by the car waiting for him.
"I don't know Karev. I don't know." As he walked toward the car to meet April.
…
Maggie looked at her face in the rear view mirror to retouch her lipstick before entering the restaurant. As the lipstick touched her lips she thought of the pulsating feeling that went through her body when Jackson kissed her. In that moment all the feelings came flooding back. She began to remember why she liked him in the first place. Why she was willing to stop running away and giving to his advances. Her thoughts were interrupted by the valet attendant.
"Good Evening Ma'am"
Maggie exited the car and grabbed her purse. Before walking into the restaurant she checked herself out one more time. She was so nervous. She was trying her best not to think about what happen. She wanted to focus on Robert.
"I am one lucky guy"
She turned to see Robert watching her from afar.
He handed her a single red rose and kissed the palm of her hand. She couldn't help but to blush.
They walked into the restaurant. He pulled out her chair and proceeded to ask her about her day. Maggie was so nervous. "Don't bring the thunder. Don't bring the thunder."
"You okay."
"Yes I am fine. Can we order some wine?"
After a couple of minutes, she was able to relax. She blocked out her thoughts of Jackson and convinced herself, he is just having trouble letting go.
Robert complimented her the whole night. He was gentle and so sweet. By the end of the night they were laughing and so comfortable with one another. He paid the bill and then pulled out Maggie's chair. He took her by the hand and walked her to the valet.
"I had a great time Maggie. We should do this again."
"Are you asking me out on another date?"
"Maybe"
Maggie giggled and moved closer to him. As her car pulled up. He paid the valet, "so is that a yes!"
She leaned toward him and whispered softly into his ear, "yes," and kissed him softly on the lips. She got into her car and drives off.