Disclaimer: I don't own anyone or anything except Alicia.

A/N: This chapter's really short… I had a major case of writers block with this chapter, but hopefully now that its done I'll be able to get the next one out in no time and without and problems. Once again, thanks to everyone who's reading this story and especially to those who are reviewing it. I really, really appreciate it! Thanks you guys. (=

Alicia woke up the next morning and immediately ran to the window of her hotel to see if the ground was covered in white, much like a child hoping for a snow day. She was disappointed to see that the streets were still gray and the ground unfrozen. Snow was her favorite thing in the world, with Christmas following at a close second, and if it were up to her it would snow year round. As she looked out the window, longing for another snowflake to fall, her phone began to buzz on the bedside table.

"Hello?"

"Hey beautiful." She immediately recognized the familiar southern drawl, and smiled to herself as she cleared her throat.

"Hey yourself. What's up?"

"Nothing really, Matt and I were wondering if you wanted to do breakfast?"

"Sure, that sounds great."

"Okay, how long until you're ready?"

"Um, give me a half hour."

"Good, cause we're starving."

"Okay, I'll hurry."

"Good, we'll be at your room in twenty five."

"See you soon."

"Bye."

Alicia smiled as she hung up the phone. She proceeded to take a shower, as thoughts of last night raced through her mind.

"Perfect."

"That's exactly what I was going to say!" She exclaimed as her heart fluttered happily in her chest. Jeff took her hand and led her into the warm lobby, where they sat talking for a little while. Jeff couldn't help but grin as he watched Alicia's demeanor transform from laid back to absolutely giddy when the snow started to fall. She had explained to him her love of snow, even explaining to him how it had put an end to a bad relationship, but he wouldn't have imagined it made her that excited.

"What do you mean the snow was your deciding factor?" He asked, laughing at her story.

"Well, our relationship wasn't exactly perfect from the beginning, but we tried our hardest to make things work. Eventually it became daunting, and I had to make a decision; either I was going to give it my all and work on it or give up and let it fizzle out."

"So, what happened?"

"Well, I told myself if we got a white Christmas that year, I would try my hardest to work things out. Unfortunately for him, when I woke up on Christmas morning the streets were as bare as a new born baby's bottom. Needless to say, you know what I had to do."

"You broke up with him on Christmas morning?" He asked, incredulously.

"What?" She laughed. "I couldn't doubt myself, if it was meant to be, it would have snowed."

Jeff laughed and shook his head.

"Well, let's hope for my sake it snows this Christmas." He said with a grin.

The two sat for a few minutes in complete silence as Alicia laid her head on Jeff's shoulder and closed her eyes. She listened to the sound of his breath, subconsciously matching her own to the rhythm of his, and inhaling his masculine scent all the while. A feeling of complete gratification washed over her as she drew in another breath.

"I could sit like this forever." He whispered, leaning his head down and kissing her forehead.

Alicia nodded, snuggling closer against him. They didn't care that they were in a lobby that was accessible to a couple hundred people, all that mattered at that moment was them.

Alicia grinned as she finished replaying last night for the hundredth time that morning. She had just finished blow drying her hair and putting on a light layer of makeup, when she heard a knock at the door. As she opened the door, his lips were instantaneously crashing into hers, fulfilling a desire both were feeling from the night before. Jeff held her close to him running his fingers through her brown locks, and breathing in her scent as she returned his embrace.

"Okay, you kids, I think that's enough pda for one lifetime." Matt chimed in, letting them know they weren't alone.

As the couple parted, Alicia bit down on her bottom lip, hungry for more. She realized it was not the time or place and smiled as she turned to Matt.

"Sorry; hi Matt, how are you?"

"I wish I could say I was as good as you." He said with a wink before motioning to the door. "Let's go, I'm starving."

The threesome ate breakfast slowly, not wanting to rush the good time they were having. Matt told stories of the two of them as children, and Alicia laughed along eager to hear all about their childhood. She told them about hers as well, relaying stories about her and her sister and all of the crazy things they would do together growing up. When the group finished with they breakfast, they went their separate ways, vowing to meet up when they all arrived at the hotel in Philadelphia for Survivor Series.

When Alicia got back to her room, she picked up the phone to call Mark.

"Hey there darlin, I was just about to call you."

"Oh yeah? Well it looks like I beat you to it." She laughed as she spoke.

"That you did. I wanted to ask you, are ya still driving to Philly with me?"

"Of course, you're my travel buddy. I wouldn't have it any other way."

Mark chuckled at her response. He was happy to see she hadn't bailed on him to drive with Jeff, although he would have understood if she had.

"Good, so how long do you need to get ready?"

"Um, I'm pretty much packed, just have to throw a few more things together and I'm done. How about you?"

"I'm finished too, darlin. What do you say we hit the road in about a half hour?"

"Sounds good to me; I'll see you then."

"Alright, see you soon."

"Bye."

Alicia scanned the room for scattered pieces of clothing as she proceeded to pack the remainder of her things. She bent down to pick up a pair of shoes that were left on the floor, and smiled when she realized they were the shoes she had worn the night before. She was happier than she could have thought possible, and she knew that her date with Jeff would be etched in her mind forever. She couldn't believe how much he had transformed from the inconsiderate playboy to the sweet gentleman he had become last night. Alicia had just begun daydreaming, once again, about her date with Jeff when a knock at the door interrupted her thoughts. She threw the shoes into the bag quickly, then jumped up and raced to the door.

"Hey, I'm ready; just let me grab my things." She pronounced as she threw the door all the way open to reveal Jeff leaning against the frame. He gave her a peck on the lips before stepping inside and closing the door behind him.

"Who are you waiting for?" He questioned, as he took a seat on her bed.

"Mark. We're driving to Philly together."

"I was coming to ask if you wanted to ride with us, but obviously you have other plans." He answered, snidely; a hint of jealousy shone through his vivid green eyes.

"Thanks, that was really sweet of you, but Mark and I always ride together. I thought you knew that." Alicia spoke meekly, hoping not to start a fight.

"Yeah, no big deal." He answered, unconvincingly. "I guess I'll just see you when you get there."

"You're not mad are you?"

"No, not at all. Look, I've gotta run. Call me when you get in." He said as he made his way to the door without kissing her.

"Okay, I'll see you soon." She stated, mostly in an attempt to convince herself, but before she could even finish speaking he was out the door. She sat down on the bed with her head in her hands, frustrated with the way he acted. It didn't make sense to her; Jeff knew that her and Mark were best friends, and he should have known that it wasn't going to change because they started dating.

Another knock at the door caused her to push her thoughts aside. That time it really was Mark. Alicia jumped into his arms, hugging him and kissing him on the cheek.

"I missed you too, love." He chuckled as he pushed past her to gather her bags. "Is this everything?"

"Yep, that's it."

"Okay, then let's hit the road."

Alicia took one last look around the hotel room to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything before following Mark out and shutting the door behind her. She took a deep breath as she followed him down the vacant hallway, glancing at the door to the room Jeff and Matt were sharing. She wasn't sure if things were okay with her and Jeff, but she wasn't going to make herself sick worrying. She was sure she didn't do anything wrong, and he would just have to come along on his own time. Unfortunately, she wasn't sure when that time would be; she had a feeling it was going to be a long weekend.