So i decided that this story needed a little bit more fluff to it. What better place to put it then when they are both stuck in the vault? And i did kind of leave at an intimate moment... well sort of... in the last chapter so i thought i would continue with it. Hope you like.

Disclaimer: same as always.... i don't own a thing


Chapter 11

Recap

"How do I know if it won't be like your last promise?" Caitlyn asked quietly. Nate looked at her and started to understand a little more why she was still a little apprehensive to start up their friendship again. Nate moved behind her and placed the necklace on her neck, removing the other one.

"You're just going to have to trust me" Nate whispered as he placed her older necklace in her palm.

End Recap

Caitlyn looked up at Nate and could see the sincerity in his eyes. She closed her eyes and nodded slowly.

"I really promise to try this time" Nate said as Caitlyn closed her hand that held the necklace.

"I trust you" Caitlyn said as she opened her eyes and looked at him. They both held each others gaze longer than normal. When Nate's gaze lowered to Caitlyn's lips, Caitlyn blushed and looked away.

"I never did explain to you why I stopped talking to you, did I?" Nate asked. Caitlyn blushed a deeper red.

"Yea... about that... I kind of... sort of.... heard you talking to Penny before" Caitlyn finished quietly. Nate's eyes widened when he realized what she must have heard.

"How much of that did you hear?" Nate asked in a weak voice. Caitlyn sighed.

"All of it"

"It's a pretty weak excuse, isn't it?" Nate asked. Caitlyn laughed.

"It is pretty weak." Caitlyn said. "I don't think you realize how much I needed you at that time" she muttered under her breath but Nate heard her.

"Why? What happened?" Caitlyn looked up at Nate.

"Matt and I dated for about a month. He took me on the date I told you about and then the school dance after that. I know he was a jock but I don't know... I thought he would be different but he wasn't. It turned out that he wanted to win a bet and by doing it, he had to date me. To win it..... he...had to try and get me to go to bed with him" Caitlyn's voice started to crack and a few tears slipped. Nate was stunned. He had no idea that Caitlyn had gone through so much.

"That would explain the huge amount of phone calls I got that one month" Nate mumbled. Caitlyn nodded.

"Anyway.... when he tried to get me to come with him, I flat out refused. He got really angry with me. I was so scared because his friends had managed to bring in some beer to the dance and I think he had already had about three. He kept pushing me and I eventually slapped him in front of everyone. That did it. He snapped and took it all out on me. I told everyone about my family issues and anything else he could think about to humiliate me in front of the whole senior year"

"I am so sorry Caitlyn" Nate said as he wrapped Caitlyn in a hug.

"Don't worry about it. It's all in the past" Caitlyn said.

"Yea, but that doesn't make me feel any less guilty"

"I should have let you speak first during that last phone call" Nate shook his head.

"You having a crush on another guy shouldn't have stopped me from talking to you all together"

"You were hurt. I understand. Not being able to see you all the time hurt me as well and I needed a way to get over you" Caitlyn said, not really thinking about what she had just revealed.

"You.... you needed to get... over me?" Nate asked slowly, trying to process what Caitlyn has just said. He watched as Caitlyn's eyes went wide and she clapped her hand over her mouth.

"Oh my gosh!" Caitlyn said as she stood up and began pacing the vault. Nate watched on amused as Caitlyn began to hit her head with her hands. He stood up and walked over to her. He grabbed her wrists and stopped her walking. He smiled as Caitlyn refused to meet his gaze.

"Did Caitlyn Geller have a little crush on the famous rockstar?" Nate teased.

"It definitely wasn't little" Caitlyn mumbled.

"How big was it then?" Nate asked as he cupped her face in his hands and forced her to look up. Caitlyn blushed and tried to move away but Nate wouldn't let her. She sighed again.

"It was more that I lo.... loved you" Caitlyn managed to get out. Nate released her face and seemed to think about it. All Caitlyn wished was that the floor could open up and swallow her now.

"You know what?" Nate suddenly asked.

"What?" Caitlyn asked as she watched Nate walk around behind her. She shivered when she felt his breath on her ear.

"I'm pretty sure that I loved you back then as well" he whispered. Caitlyn spun around to look at him?

"Then why did you drop all contact? Why didn't you wait for me?"

"Because, you sounded really excited when you told me. I didn't want to ruin that for you."

"I was only excited because he was the first guy that ever asked me out. He was my first boyfriend, first guy to take me out on a date and first guy to ever kiss me, of course I was excited, but I was always hoping that someone else would ask me" Caitlyn said, whispering the last part.

"What would you say if I asked you now?" Nate asked. Caitlyn looked at him and raised her eyebrow.

"Ask me what?"

"If I asked you out now, what would you say?"

"You're not just asking me out for the sake of it are you? Do you really want to take me out?"

"If I told you how I feel, would that change your opinion?" Nate asked as he moved closer to Caitlyn. Caitlyn looked up at him.

"How do you feel?"

"I feel exactly the same way about you as I did all those years ago" Nate admitted. Caitlyn's eyes widened.

"You mean.... you... lo....love me?"

"Yes. I Nate Grey love you Caitlyn Geller. I never stopped" Nate didn't know why he was putting his heart on the line now but everything was coming out for the both of them and neither wanted to stop. He was surprised when Caitlyn suddenly launched herself at him, wrapping her arms around his neck in a tight hug.

"That's good, because Caitlyn Geller still loves Nate Grey" Caitlyn whispered in his ear. Nate couldn't stop the wide smile that made its way onto his face as he tightened his hold on her. He picked her up and spun her around. He had missed the sound of Caitlyn's laughter as it ran throughout the vault. Nate set her back down but didn't release his hold on her. He also noticed that Caitlyn didn't seem to be removing her arms from around his neck. Nate took one hand and brushed some of her hair behind her ear. Caitlyn closed her eyes and leaned into his touch. Nate leaned forward and rested his forehead on hers. Caitlyn opened her eyes and looked at Nate. She watched as once again Nate's gaze went to her lips before he looked back at her. She watched as he looked at her, silently asking for permission. Caitlyn laughed softly and smiled. Nate smiled as well before he slowly began to tilt his head. Caitlyn's eyes fluttered closed as she felt Nate's lips barely touch her own. Before Nate could actually kiss her, the sound of the door unlocking caused both of them to jump apart. The door suddenly opened. Rob and John were standing there with smirks on their faces. John had his gun drawn and ready while Rob was carrying plastic strips to tie them up with. Nate was sure he couldn't hide the disappointment from his face. He looked over at Caitlyn and saw that she had a similar look her face. She looked over at him and gave him a weak smile. Rob didn't miss this.

"Aw, did we ruin a moment for you two?" He sneered.

"As a matter of fact you did" Caitlyn said, taking out her frustration on Rob. Rob narrowed his eyes at her.

"You watch it missy. You're already skating on thin ice with us"

"Like I care" Caitlyn muttered under her breath. She stood still as Rob walked over to her and yanked her arms backwards. She gave a cry out in pain as her injured shoulder was put under pressure.

"Did I hurt you?" Rob asked as he made sure that the ties on Caitlyn's wrists were tight. Caitlyn winced as he tightened them.

"Yes, as a matter of fact, you did"

"Good" Rob said as he moved onto Nate. "That should teach you a lesson" he said as he tied Nate's hands up.

"As if I'd ever want to be taught by you"

"Would you just shut up already?!" John said from the door. Caitlyn was about to retort but once again Nate stopped her from doing so. Rob forcefully pushed them forward. Caitlyn and Nate stumbled through the door.

Nate and Caitlyn walked quietly side by side each other as they were steered back up to the front of the bank. When Caitlyn walked into the foyer part, she gasped. Nate followed her line of sight to see Penny tied up to a chair next to David. Nate frowned when he saw that David had a video camera. He looked over at Caitlyn to see that she was looking back at him.

"This can't be good" Nate whispered to her as they came to a stop in front of David.

So i hope you like. I'm working on the length... trying to make them longer. Hope this length is okay. Please Review!!!