Unleashing the Truth: Chapter 10

Note: This chapter is going to be pure Jolex. Just fluff after what they've been going through. Also, this chapter and chapter 11 will be split. If I wrote it all in one it would be way too long.

Jo had a bit of a skip within her step now a days. Even with how bad that case between the mother and son was that hit close to home; despite it all the one thing that came out of it was Alex. He had been so supportive, more than he's ever been. It was like something with him had changed in the last few months. But Jo was still playing it off like she and Alex wouldn't a thing. They were just hanging out that's all, yes, they slept in the same bed when he did stay over, but that's it. Jo wasn't sure if she was ready for them to take that step to be together again.

Only time would tell, she trusted that if things were going to work out between them it would at its own pace.

It's been a few weeks and everything seemed to go back to normal the best it could. Jo was a 5th year resident, she'd be taking her boards soon. She needed to not get distracted right now. She's been mainly focused on Ortho, she found a passion within that department, but it was difficult with Torres gone, and no real attending that could teach her the rest she needed to know. Yeah, there were other surgeons but she wanted the best. You could say Jo was being picky.

But today she was in Trauma with Kepner, they had worked on small case, April had let her take charge on how to handle the case. Overall Jo liked trauma but it didn't give her the inspiration she had shared with Torres. But right now, the brunette resident was at the nurse's desk with her patient chart in her grasp. That's when Alex had come up beside her. Lifting her hazel eyes to glance over at him.

Weeks had passed since this thing, his relationship with Jo shifted. He was trying to be patient but he was starting to struggle. He had been supportive, like he knew he always would when it came to her, but a part of him wanted more. And every time he attempted to bring the topic up she would shrug it off.

Maybe he needed to start taking matters into his own hands, he couldn't help but think.

After his busy morning in the NICU the male attending had decided to let his actions speak for themselves. He knew for a fact neither Jo or himself were supposed to be on call tonight. He used the word " suppose" loosely knowing there was always a chance they'd get called in if a case were to come up.

In a few easy strides Alex had arrived to the desk Jo was currently at. She didn't even really see him come up to her because she too focused on her work. Leaning his upper frame against the counter he just put it out there. " Let's go on a date." It was more of a statement rather than a question.

" A date?" The female questioned narrowing her eyes on the peds attending beside her. Obviously, she knew what he meant, but going on dates hadn't been their thing for quite some time. Yeah at the beginning they'd go out, but once Yang had left and Meredith had dug her nails in Alex it all stopped. There were bigger issues than her husband. Alex had put his best friend first for the longest time and if things were to start up between them again Jo wasn't going to stand for it all over again.

" Yes, you know we go out have fun, I pick you up at the loft." Something told him he'd have to convince her to go along with it. But then her face perked up and she gave him this smile, that's when he knew she'd agree.

" Fine, 7pm don't be late." Somehow one look at Alex and she knew she was goner at this point. Especially when he saw how happy he was to take her out. With a slight shrug she lifted herself up from the counter crossing on over to press a light kiss to his cheek. " Don't be late." It was more of a teasing playful warning before Jo got pulled away to go see her patient.

Tonight, were the test run. That's what Alex was calling it, yes, the pair had gotten along and were even friends, but Alex wanted more. And he believed Jo did too, but for some reason she was holding back, like she still had one of her walls up. But the male pushed that to the back of his mind. Tonight, was about them going out, hopefully having fun, and seeing what happens. After his shift, he went back to Meredith's to the guest room that still had his stuff. His stuff may be here, but he hadn't exactly been staying here lately. When Alex was getting ready he decided on something causal, since what the pair would be doing wasn't something fancy or anything. Pulling out a simple green T-shirt he pulled the clothing on over his head slipping his arms through the two arm holes. Then he settled on a pair of black jeans slipping the clothing over his legs, with a slight jump until the clothing was all the way up. All he had now was his sneakers which he pulled onto each foot. Once he was ready he extended his hand out to grab his phone, with a few fingers typing away he sent Jo a quick text. " I'm on my way." It was only 6:30 so he knew he wouldn't be late to pick her up. Just like the female had demanded.

Jo felt nerves running through her veins. She shouldn't be nervous after all it was only Alex, but he had a way of giving her butterflies. But he didn't exactly tell her what the two would be doing tonight. She was positive it wasn't something fancy or Alex would've told her. Her hazel eyes stared into the closet in the small loft upon deciding what to wear that evening. Pulling on a pair of light blue jeans, and a nice red shirt, and her light black jacket on up over her shoulders. Last but not least she pulled on a pair of black boots onto her feet. That's when she glanced at her phone seeing his message. A soft smile crossed over her lips as she grabbed her purse and pulled the long strap over her shoulder. She felt as if her heart was beating out of her chest. Tonight, would be telling them if they still had that special connection they used to share.

As Jo was pulling her hair back in a side low ponytail as she heard the knock at the door. With a swift few steps she pulled the door open revealing Alex. She only hoped her butterflies that were the pit of her stomach would disappear. " Hey." That seemed to be the only word that came to mind.

" Hey! You look beautiful." Of course, Jo always looked beautiful to him, even if he hadn't said it enough. On one level he felt a little awkward, but he also had this exciting feeling running through his body.

A slight shade of red started to form on the tint of her cheeks upon his comment. She shook her head with a smile. " You're on time, I think that's a first." She couldn't help herself from teasing him. He made it so easy."

" Hey, on my defense there was always an important reason, besides I was only ever just a few minutes late." Narrowing his dark eyes upon hers. The way she smiled brighten up her eyes, something the male hadn't seen in a while.

" Whatever you say." With a slight shake of her head Jo playfully pressed her hand against his chest pushing him back. " Come on, let's go." Jo practically grabbed his hand dragging him out of the loft, but she was sure to ensure the loft door was locked.

From that point on Alex was a gentleman, he opened the door for her, trying to show her that he was that good guy she knew and loved. The car ride was silent, while Jo would constantly change the radio station to one she liked. In some ways it felt like old times. It wasn't long before Alex had pulled into the parking lot to the local bowling alley that was in Seattle. It was something fun, where there would be no pressure for either of them.

" Bowling?" Narrowing her eyes on the male she looked upon him questioningly. She wouldn't have expected him to choose this.

Alex had just closed the door after letting Jo out like the gentleman he was trying to be when he was with her. " Yes, don't worry I'll go easy on you." A slight smirk curved onto the corner of his lips as he placed his hand on her back. With that the pair walked into the bowling Alley. After going to the desk and getting a pair of shoes, and setting themselves up at lane 5. Overall it was a quiet night here, so they almost had the place to themselves, besides a few people that were in the middle of games.

Jo felt excited. Growing up as hard to believe as it may be she's never gone bowling. She's seen people bowl, but never gone herself. She was excited for something new, but on the other hand she felt as if she'd embarrass herself. When she noticed the game was all set and that Alex had put her name first that's when she started actually, getting nervous. " Afraid you're going to get beat by a girl is that way your making me go first? " It was best for her to try to lighten the mood than let Alex find out she's never bowled before.

" No, I'll have you know I'm a champ, but I wanted to be kind and let you go first." He was trying to be the gentleman thing, putting his date first. Of course, he's gone bowling before when on rare occasion where he and the guys hang out somehow, they'd end up bowling. So, you could say he had some experience.

Jo only rolled her eyes as she stood up, taking the small strides on over to rectangular bin that held the different kinds of balls. Dipping her hands down she grasps onto the 9-sized ball taking second to figure out how she was supposed to do this. Slipping her fingers in the right position she took a deep breath. That's when she stepped up getting into a small position. Of course, Jo knew she wasn't doing this right but it was worth a shot. With one stride pulling her arm back with little force she threw the ball down the lane. Watching the ball with ease it wasn't long before the ball hit the gutter.

" I suck..." The brunette mumbled under her breath as she walked back only to face Alex.

" Hey, it takes practice." Alex wasn't making fun of her, he brought her here so the pair could actually have some fun. Something the pair hadn't had in quite some time.

Jo only shook her head. What did she expect? The brunette had never gone bowling so why would she know what she was doing? That was the down side of growing up in foster homes, moving from home to home, not having friends. No one cared enough to take you places. But Jo tried not to dwell on it as she walked up with a new bowling roll to try one more time. Thankfully the ball lasted longer before rolling into the gutter when it nearly reached the pins.

" That was better than the last." The male spoke as he lifted himself up for his turn. Alex was trying to come off as supportive.

" It hit the gutter, but it's sweet you trying to cheer me up." She narrowed her eyes on him as she sat herself down in one of the chairs to watch him bowl. It was as if Alex was a secret bowler. The way he had his feet in position one in front, while his other bent in the back. Talk about the way he bent his knee as he swung his arm back before releasing the ball. He was good she thought as she watched the ball roll down the lane before hitting 7 pins. Jo could only shake her head. " What a showoff."

" It's not showing off if I'm just good." The male remarked as he went for his next ball which ended up getting down 2 more pins. So close he thought.

" I thought you said you'd go easy on me." With a slight pout tugging along her lips Jo stood herself up to take her next turn. Normally Jo wouldn't want him going easy on her, she'd handle anything the male threw her way, but today the female knew if she could she'd get what she wanted.

Alex only let a few laughs escape his lips as he walked up behind her placing his fingers over her own that were placed on the blue ball. " Listen you just have to position yourself right." He started off whispering as his hand moved down to her knee helping to bend her leg slightly in the right position. " Your fingers are placed right, but you've got to relax. Slowly glide your arm back and with force release." As he spoke his fingers were now over her own on the holes, his other hand was placed on her waist as he spoke. It felt nice to be close to her again even if it was just to show the brunette how to bowl. With ease he helped Jo out by showing her what needed to be done, next the ball was released and it slowly rolled down the lane only to end up hitting 4 pins. He couldn't help but smile to himself knowing he's done something good.

Alex always seemed to surprise her lately. Even Jo had to admit this was pretty fun. Well the part where Alex started directing her with ease on how to bowl; that was fun. The way his fingers seemed to fix perfectly on her own, the way he was so gently with the glides of his hands. Jo had always envisioned a moment like this with him, but for once it was becoming a reality. And then the ball actually hit the pins. Only 4 but that was better than nothing.

Jumping up with excitement, the resident felt as if she was a child. She couldn't describe the feelings she felt in this moment. Turning within Alex's arms she nearly jumped the male then and there. Throwing her arms around him out of excitement.

For the first time since her doubts about them started she felt as if the pair were different now. They've grown in the last few months. Maybe in the end the way they felt for each other, what they had was worth it.

Maybe Jo was ready to fall all over again.