Title: Shiver
Rating: M
Summary: "Always expect the unexpected." A one night stand leaves Jack with some extra baggage.
Pairing(s): Jack/OC

Author's Note: I was just wondering how you readers like the pace that this story is moving at. Is it too slow? Too fast? Well, just let me know; I might speed things up a bit soon…Sorry I didn't personally reply to each reviewer, I've been very busy. Merry Christmas Everyone!

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Chapter Ten
Magic

"All I see is your face
All I need is your touch
Wake me up with your lips
Come at me from up above

Oh baby I need you
To see me, the way I see you
Lovely, wide awake in
The middle of my dreams"

--Colbie Caillat "Magic"

'Breathe, just breathe.'

It was easier said than done, yet Audrey closed her eyes and deeply inhaled a large amount of air before slowly exhaling. Her right hand moved slowly over her slightly rounded stomach as her teeth gnawed on the manicured fingernails on her other hand. Audrey jumped slightly as she felt a cold hand grab hers and gently move it down to her side.

Bobby smiled and wrapped his arm around her shoulders. "Why so nervous Aud?"

Her head turned sharply towards him. "I'm not nervous," she argued as Bobby glanced down at what was left of her nails. "Well, what do you expect? I haven't seen Jack in weeks. He never did tell me if his band got that record deal..."

He nodded his head, disbelievingly. "Yeah, that's why you're so nervous…"

Her free hand met his stomach with a quick smack as she wiggled out of his grip. "Shut up, Bobby." Audrey snapped as she began to breathe slowly again.

The airport was bustling with people and the small area in front of the terminal was slowly becoming full as more and more people arrived to greet their arrivals. Today was the day that Audrey had been waiting for; Jack was finally coming home. As she looked around she began to feel a little empty handed. People clutched bouquets of flowers close to their chest and held up signs with the words, "Welcome Home Johnny" adorned on bright poster boards.

"What time is his plane supposed to land?" Bobby inquired.

"One thirty," Audrey answered as she noticed Bobby look down at his watch.

"Jack never is on time…" Bobby muttered as Audrey shot him a glaring look.

"So his flight is a little delayed, get over it!" Audrey snapped as she crossed her arms in annoyance.

"Ooh, someone's pissed off," Bobby teased as Audrey shot him glaring looks.

"Shut the fuck up Bobby…" Audrey whispered ruthlessly. "Don't make a scene." Her eyes searched the crowd of incoming passengers, looking quickly at each persons face hoping that one was Jack. Her patience was thinning…quickly. "Christ Jack where the fuck are you?"

"I'm right here, baby."

Audrey and Bobby turned around simultaneously and a girlish squeal escaped through Audrey's mouth as she quickly wrapped her arms around him.

"You're here!" She exclaimed. "I missed you…" Audrey said as Jack lifted her up, squeezing her tightly.

"I missed you too, pretty girl." Jack said with a sly smirk as he placed a kiss on Audrey's forehead. He gingerly placed her back on her two feet before turning his attention to his brother. "Hey Bobby," he greeted as Bobby patted him on the back.

"Welcome home, fairy. Now you can get your pain in the ass girlfriend out of my fucking hair for a while…" He said as Audrey continued to glower at him. "I'll be in the car."

Jack laughed as he placed his hand on Audrey's small belly. "How's our baby doing?" He asked as he bent down and placed a small kiss on it.

"Good, she's doing well." She replied with a smile.

"You mean he's doing well." Jack corrected as he lifted his luggage and walked beside Audrey out of the airport.

"Let's not argue about this again, Jack…because you're just going to lose."

"Ohh no...in six and a half months we'll be welcoming our baby boy. You wait and see."

"Finally some peace and quiet," Jack said with a heavy sigh as he climbed into bed next to Audrey.

"So, tell me Jack…how did that record deal go?" She asked as she snuggled up next to him, laying her head comfortably on his chest.

"That idiot doesn't know a thing about good music." Jack replied harshly as he wrapped his arm around Audrey.

Audrey's head perked up. "You didn't get the record deal?" She asked as Jack shook his head in response. "What did he say?"

"He wanted to make us sound mainstream, make it more pop rock. And that's not what the band's all about. We'll just have to try again…"

"I'm sorry Jack. I know you wanted that really bad. But, you never know…I mean, the best things in life happen when you least expect it. So just take this time to relax. If it's meant to happen, then it will."

"I love y---" Jack hesitated and cleared his throat nervously and he felt Audrey's body tense up.

Audrey's pulse began to race, her heart skipped a beat, and the butterflies in her stomach were going mad again. Just say it…

"Thanks Audrey. You always know what the right thing to say."

Her heart dropped and the tears began to form. "Anytime Jack," she said as she moved away from his warm body. "Goodnight."

The sun awoke Audrey the next morning, beaming through the cream curtains creating a soft nuance in the room. Her hand moved over the bare spot that Jack was laying only nine hours ago, and when she felt nothing, she propped herself up on her elbows.

"Jack?" Audrey called out before slipping out of bed and walking into the small, quiet hallway. The aroma of pancakes filled the air and Audrey quickened her pace towards the kitchen.

"Morning gorgeous," Jack greeted with one of his infamous lopsided smiles as he expertly flipped the pancake before sliding it off of the sizzling pan and onto a nearby plate. "Breakfast?"

"Ah, I knew there was a reason as to why I missed you so much," Audrey said as her mouth watered and she eagerly grabbed the plate from him.

"Well, it's nice to know that I was missed," he replied with a small laugh before pouring more pancake batter onto the pan.

"Where's Bobby?" Audrey inquired when she noticed the tranquility that seemed to fill the area.

"He thought that he would give us some time alone..." Jack replied as he looked at Audrey from over his shoulder. "'Alone time' for Bobby means...well, you know," he said as color rushed to his cheeks and he placed another pancake on a plate.

Audrey rolled her eyes and let out a small chuckle. "Well wasn't that thoughtful."

"So Miss Clark, what do you suppose we do today?" Jack questioned as he turned off the burner before he and Audrey took seats at the table.

"Well, you know since we have so much time together today, I think it's time that we—reconnected." Audrey cocked an eyebrow at Jack and moved her seat closer towards him.

Jack's eyes widen and he eagerly pulled Audrey onto his lap, "Reconnect huh? By what means?"

"Well, I think..." Audrey began as she ran her fingers through Jack's messy mane while her free fingers traced his soft lips.

Jack moved his face closer towards hers, and when she pulled back slightly her let out a frustrated groan. "You think…"

"That we…" Audrey teased as Jack kissed her neck.

"You and me…" he elaborated as Audrey threw her head back.

"Should...probably…definitely..." Audrey laughed as looked down at Jack. "Do some shopping."

Jack's head dropped and rested in the crook of her neck. "Shopping?" Jack repeated, his breath tickling Audrey's skin.

"Jack, we have to buy baby stuff!" She replied with a small laugh.

His head shot up and he began to shake fervently. "No Audrey, not yet." He argued as Audrey nodded her head and opened her mouth to bicker back. But Jack was too quick; he placed his hand over her mouth and said, "We haven't been together in weeks, and you think we should do some shopping? That's not going to happen baby."

Audrey removed his hand from her mouth. "Well, then what are we---"

Jack returned his hand to her mouth. "Audrey, all I want right now is to be with you. And what I'm about to do to you...with you, will only take five minutes. I'm going to take my hand off your mouth now, but don't argue with me; I know you want this as much as I do."

He slowly moved his hand away from her mouth, and he was surprised to find that she didn't protest. Instead she just looked at him, wearing a huge smile on her face.

"Wow Jack… taking charge, I must admit that was extremely sexy."

Jack stood, and Audrey let a small gasp escape from her lips as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Good…but remember how I said five minutes? Well that just changed to ten." He said with a laugh as he quickly hurried into their bedroom and shut the door with one, swift kick of his foot.

Author's Note: Sorry for the extremely long wait. This chapter was done a while ago, but I felt that you deserved more so I added on to it. And thank you so so much for the support. It means so much to me, so thank you times infinity for the reviews and adding this to your favorite stories and your alerts. Feedback is always appreciated :). And again, Merry Christmas, I hope Santa was good to you guys!