Disclaimer: I don't owe In A Heartbeat or anything related to it! Eric is mine!

Chapter 3

As Jamie and Eric walked into the room Catie and Val stood up

"Eric this is Val..." Jamie hesitated "and this is Catie" He said putting his arm around her waist

"Hi" Eric greeted them

"Nice to meet you" Val said "Yeah" Catie agreed looking a little uncomfortable

"Well, Jamie things seem to be going well" He said smiling at Catie "You actually work here? Its kinda cool...I guess" Eric remarked as he looked around

"Yeah-" Jamie was interrupted by the alarm going off " We have to go, do you mind staying here with Catie and Val's sister, Brooke?"

"No, it sounds good to me" He replied looking over at Catie

Jamie lingered for a moment as if contemplating something. Then leaned down and kissed Catie on the cheek. "See ya when we get back"

Catie smiled "Yeah" Oh my god!! He kissed me she thought calm down it was only because of Eric, remember?

When the ambulance was out of the garage Eric and Catie stood there in an awkward silence

"So...are you staying at Jamie's?" Catie asked looking for something to end the silence

"Yep" He replied "You and Jamie are dating?"

"Yeah, for about seven months now"

"That's cool, Jamie is obviously lucky to have you"

"Um...Thanks" she said uncomfortably. Is he hitting on me? We just meet like 2 minutes ago, he really doesn't waste anytime.

"So wanna know some of the things Jamie and I used to do?"

ONE HOUR LATER

The squad returned to find Eric, Catie, and Brooke laughing hysterically. Brooke was sitting in the chair, Eric and Catie were sitting next to each other on the couch. When Jamie saw them together he instantly felt a twinge of jealousy shoot up his spine. Just ignore it, he told himself, its not really there. Only no matter how hard he tried, lately he just couldn't stop thinking about Catie.

"What's going on?" Hank asked curiously

"Eric was telling us stories about things Jamie did when he was younger!" Brooke answered

"Really? This sounds interesting, I better go listen" Val said to Jamie

"Actually as fun as that sounds we have to go if we're gonna see the movie" Jamie pointed out to Catie and Eric

"Alright, lets go, but we'll finish theses stories later!" Eric said getting up

AT THE THEATER

The movie was packed, luckily they found three seats together. Catie ended up in the middle of Jamie and Eric. Jamie placed his arm around her shoulders. This feels right, I could definitely get used to it! Jamie became uncomfortable, he didn't like where his thoughts were going. She's my best friend! I love her but not like that, loving her like that would ruin everything! He didn't want to lose her.

"Well That totally sucked" Eric commented as they exited the theater

"Totally" Catie agreed

Jamie just nodded as Eric and Catie began talking about movies. Eric was starting to get on Jamie's nerves. He had only been there for a day and already was trying to get Catie away from him. Jamie had noticed him stealing glances at her during the movie and Jamie really didn't like the way he was looking at Catie. Get over it Catie wouldn't go for him, especially when she's with me! Except she's only pretending to be with me, He reminded himself. I hope that she doesn't like him!

"I have to go to the bathroom, be right back" Eric said then headed off to the restroom

"He's actually pretty cool. At first I thought he was a bit self-involved, but once you get talking with him he's not that bad" Catie stated

"Yeah I guess" Jamie said a little irritated. Great she does like him, why should I care? She can like anyone she wants to, we're just friends!

"Jamie did I do something? You seem mad at me" Catie said with a hurt look in her eyes

"No you didn't do anything, I just don't feel well." The truth was while staring into her eyes he had a realization so bizarre and totally mortifying came over him that he suddenly felt nauseous. I have a major crush on my best friend!

"Alright, ready to go" Eric asked suddenly reappearing

"Are you ok?" Catie asked delivering a concerned look at Jamie

"I Just need to lay down" Jamie said forcing a smile

"OK, let's get you back to the station then" Catie said slipping her arm around his waist and guiding him to the car.

When they arrived back at the station Jamie flopped down onto the couch, Catie turned on the radio and sat down next to Jamie. Poor Jamie, she thought, he looks upset. I hope that he isn't mad at me! He looked so cute tonight, he'd make a great boyfriend. He's so sweet and considerate of... Just then Eric walked in, hindering her thoughts and sitting down across form them.

"So I just heard of this really awesome party, Hank and I are going, you guys wanna come?" He questioned

"I'm not really feeling up to it right now" Jamie told him

"Yeah ok, how bout you Catie? I heard its gonna be a blast!"

"Um..." Catie looked over at Jamie "No thanks, I think I'm gonna stay here with Jamie" Jamie smiled and leaned over, placing his head on her shoulder, snuggling closer to her. He had decided that if this was going to be his only chance to be more than just friend s he was going to take full advantage of it.

"Fine, Whatever! See you two later" Eric retorted as he stood up and left the room in a huff

"I think he's mad" Catie said

Jamie yawned "Only because you didn't go with him. I think he likes you"

If he does its only because he thinks I'm seeing you"

They both just sat there for awhile listening to the radio drone on, playing more bad songs than good.

"Must be Val's station because it makes me tired" Catie joked "Jamie? She asked "Jamie...are you listening to me?" When she looked down at him she saw he was asleep. Catie smiled and after a moment of hesitation she laid her head on his and nestled closer to him. moments later she too was asleep.

**HELP** I'm stuck! I have the next chapter started but I don't know where to go with it or what to make happen! Any ideas???