A/N – This is the last chapter in this story. It went by really fast and as always it is hard to let it go. Fortunately, this is only the beginning of a series of stories I plan to write. All the stories will be in the "take place in one night" format. I already have a general idea for the second night and I hope to get it out to you soon! Thank you for reading and reviewing this story and keep your eye out for more work from me in the future!

Chapter 7 – Only The Start

Lulu opened her eyes and couldn't stop the smile that spread across her face. Sometime during the night she had somehow managed to get even closer to Johnny. One of her legs was thrown over Johnny's leg and her arm that had been resting on his chest was now gripping his upper body closer. She glanced up at Johnny who didn't seem to mind. He was still sleeping peacefully and a smile graced his handsome face. She loosened her grip on his upper body and moved so she could watch him sleep.

"What are you looking at?" Johnny asked with his eyes still closed.

"How did you know I was looking at you?" Lulu wondered.

"So, you're looking at me?" Johnny countered, opening his eyes. "I'm flattered."

"How did you know that I was awake?" Lulu questioned.

"Well, first your breathing changed," Johnny answered. "Then you moved a little and I realized you were adjusting to look at me. My turn to ask a question. Why were you looking at me?"

"I was just trying to see if you were awake," Lulu lied.

"Try again," Johnny laughed.

"Did you watch me sleep yesterday?" Lulu asked.

"Yes," Johnny admitted. "I watched you for awhile actually. So tell me the truth, why were you looking at me?"

"You seemed happy," Lulu answered. "I mean, you told me that you usually don't sleep well and I was just thinking that you seemed to be sleeping really well."

"I did," Johnny agreed. "I wonder why?"

Lulu blushed and Johnny smiled. He pushed her bangs out of her face and just stared at her for what seemed like an eternity. Lulu felt like Johnny was trying to memorize her face and she realized it had stopped raining. Looking in Johnny's eyes, she could tell that he was afraid of something. He really was worried he would never see her again.

"Johnny," Lulu whispered.

"I want to kiss you," Johnny breathed. "But I'm afraid if I start I won't be able to stop."

"Why is that a problem?" Lulu wondered. "Sounds good to me."

"Aren't you ready to go home?" Johnny asked.

"I guess," Lulu answered. "I'm not ready to face Logan or Maxie."

"I told you I'd take care of this Logan character," Johnny reminded her. "And don't worry about Maxie. You can take anyone."

"You think so?" Lulu questioned.

"I really do," Johnny affirmed.

"Do you want to go home?" Lulu asked.

"No," Johnny responded. "I never want to go home after escaping for a night. I want to be free."

"You will be one day," Lulu assured him. "But maybe we don't have to go home just yet."

"What do you mean?" Johnny asked.

"Maybe you can hold me a little longer and we'll just talk," Lulu suggested.

"I like that idea," Johnny agreed.

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The guards slowly approached the tent. This must be where Johnny had been all night. They slowly approached the tent, but stopped when they heard something. They turned and saw two men they didn't recognize coming towards them.

"Who the hell are you?" Lucky demanded.

"We are Mr. Zacchara's body guards," the head guard answered. "And you are?"

"Looking for our sister," Lucky yelled.

"Why would she be here?" the head guard questioned. "This is Mr. Zacchara's tent."

"We have reason to believe that our sister is in these woods," Nikolas explained. "We were just looking at this tent as an option."

"And considering how your employer is known to be crazy," Lucky said with disgust. "It makes sense he would try to kidnap her."

"Lucky," Nikolas warned.

"No need to worry," the head guard spoke. "I'm sure no harm has come to your sister."

"I won't take your word for it if you don't mind," Lucky said condescendingly.

Lucky moved to the door of the tent and unzipped it. He went in first followed by Nikolas and the head guard. They looked around at the empty tent. The only thing there was an empty sleeping bag and a bag full of clothes. Lucky and the guard were irate, but Nikolas remained calm and tried to assess the situation.

"Obviously someone was here," Nikolas said. "And they are most likely coming back to get their stuff."

"So you think we should just wait until then?" Lucky asked.

"No, but they should," Nikolas answered pointing at the guard. "If this is Zacchara's tent, then it makes sense that he would come back here. We need to keep looking for Lulu because if she wasn't taken then she is still out here."

"Some guards will stay here and some will keeping looking," the guard said. "It is important we find Mr. Zacchara as soon as possible."

"If you find my sister?" Nikolas wondered.

"We will make sure she's released and sent home," the guard promised.

"How can we trust you?" Lucky questioned.

"It is in our best interest to retrieve Mr. Zacchara alone," the guard said firmly.

Nikolas nodded and shoved Lucky out of the tent. The guard began digging in the tent and found no indication as to where Johnny may have gone. Outside the tent, Nikolas and Lucky continued in the direction they had been going when they found the tent.

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"That was close," Lulu said, out of breath from running.

"Sorry, we had to run," Johnny exhaled. "I just didn't want anyone from my family to see you."

"We're lucky we were awake," Lulu noted.

"True," Johnny agreed. "Are your clothes still wet?"

"A little," Lulu answered. "So this is your car?"

"It is," Johnny replied. "What do you think?"

"I think that I want to drive it," Lulu said with a smirk.

"Never going to happen," Johnny laughed. "I'm the only one who drives my car."

"I bet I could get you to let me drive," Lulu said flirtatiously.

"I think I'll take that bet sometime," Johnny replied with a smirk of his own.

"Why not now?" Lulu asked.

"Because now I have to go home and deal with my father," Johnny answered solemnly. "And you need to go home and show everyone how strong you are."

"Fine," Lulu relented. "But I need something first."

"I'm not letting you drive," Johnny laughed and Lulu rolled her eyes.

"No, but I promise you right now I will drive that car someday," Lulu said defiantly and it was Johnny's turn to roll his eyes. "What I need is your number."

"Do I get yours too?" Johnny wondered.

"No," Lulu replied simply, pulling out her phone.

"That's not fair," Johnny pouted.

"Who said I was going to be fair?" Lulu countered. "You promised me your number, I never agreed to give you mine."

Johnny could only laugh as he watched Lulu turn on her phone and listen to her messages. She looked annoyed at almost all of them and even disgusted at a few. He would give her his number, but he wasn't sure he could see her again. The last thing he wanted was to put her in danger and this morning's events with the guards reminded him of how real the danger was. He gave her his number when she asked for it and looked on as she punched it in and saved it.

"How many messages did you have?' Johnny asked.

"Twenty-seven," Lulu smiled. "Fifteen from family, six from a friend and six from the ass that caused me to leave in the first place."

"So I guess it's time to say goodbye," Johnny said softly.

"Not goodbye," Lulu insisted. "I didn't get your number for no reason."

"Lulu, you have to understand that it's dangerous to ever be seen with me," Johnny explained. "My father wouldn't like me being in contact with you very much and-"

"Would you like it?" Lulu cut in.

"Of course," Johnny responded. "But I'm not the danger to you."

"No, you're the one who would keep me safe," Lulu replied. "I trust you and you need to trust yourself."

"There's no arguing with you is there?" Johnny asked and Lulu shook her head. "Fine, but don't wait too long to call me."

"I won't," Lulu promised and paused before continuing. "Johnny, I really want to thank you for last night. I don't know what would have happened if I hadn't found you."

"I'm the one who is thankful," Johnny said. "For one night you let me forget about all of the crazy things in my life. You gave me the opportunity to laugh and smile and just be happy. You listened to me and trusted me enough to let me listen to you. I can honestly say that last night was the most at peace I have been since my mother died and it's because of you. I know that you promised we'll see each other again, but if we never get that chance, I will always be grateful for last night. For having one night when it was just the two of us and the rest of the world didn't exist."

Johnny had not intended on pouring his heart out to her and he really hated that he made her cry, but he was hoping they were happy tears. Lulu moved closer to him and wrapped her arms around him and he held her tight. He pulled back wanting to look in her eyes to try to figure out what she was thinking. She looked up at him and smiled.

"You said before you wanted to kiss me," Lulu breathed. "Now would be a good time."

Johnny couldn't deny her and he didn't want to. He leaned down and gently pressed his lips to hers. Her arms wrapped around his neck and he deepened the kiss. His hands came to her face and he wiped away the tears that were there. She slowly pulled back and he rested his forehead against hers.

"I have some self-control," Lulu muttered and he laughed.

"Today," Johnny said with a smirk and Lulu slapped his chest.

"Don't mock me," Lulu warned. "There will come a day where my self-control drives you crazy."

"I look forward to it," Johnny laughed again.

"I guess I should go," Lulu said softly.

"Me too," Johnny agreed.

"Are you going to give me a ride?" Lulu wondered.

"No, it wouldn't be safe," Johnny answered. "But I'll point you in the right direction. Since you don't know what that is."

"You are so funny," Lulu said sarcastically. "So, which way?"

Johnny smiled and pointed. Lulu rolled her eyes and gave him a small hug before heading towards Port Charles. Johnny watched her walk away, not once thinking of how much trouble he would be in when he got home. All he could think about was the next time he would see her and he now knew there would be a next time.

This was only the beginning.