Fanfic Title: My Reason (Part 3)

Category: Luby/Romance

Spoilers: -It takes place after "A Simple Twist of Fate" Some spoilers from that episode.

Song Used: "The Love of my Life"- Jim Brickman

Previously In the Fic: Abby try's to talk herself out of going to Luka's, but inevitably goes anyway. You can sense the sparks trying to ignite... But Abby's pride has taken over. Don't get discouraged, though...the best is yet to come.

Disclaimer: Of Course I don't own any of the characters. I'd never even write if I did. I'd be to busy with Goran... teehee.

By: LovelyLuka24/Bekah

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~Previously In the Fic:

"Oh, Bull Luka!" Abby spat, "Your such a liar, Now if you don't tell me why you invited me over, I'm going to leave right now."

"Idle threats...You wouldn't leave." Luka said standing up and pouring himself another can of coke.

"Oh, you don't think so?"

"Abby, I predicted you would come here, and there's no way your leaving so fast without getting dessert." Luka said, his back still turned to her.

Abby bit her lip, He was one up on her again. She knew she shouldn't have come.

"So whats for dessert?" She said, changing the subject.~

Continued...

Luka cleared the garbage away, and tossed the empty boxes in the can. He refilled their glasses and motioned for her to follow him into the living room.

"Shouldn't we clean up?" Abby said, standing in the doorway.

"I'll get it later." Luka said, setting the glasses down and plopping himself on the couch.

Abby just stood there.

Luka shifted his body on the couch, so he could look at her.. "Aren't you going to come sit down?"
Abby shrugged, "I guess."

Luka chuckled, "Come on, we've got a lot to talk about."

"Oh do we now?" She said raising an eyebrow, "Great...I love talking, especially after a hard day of work." She said irritated, as she sat down next to him.

"Boy you aren't making this easy for me.." He replied, sipping some coke.

"Easy for you? What do you mean...?" Abby said, her heart starting to beat quickly. She prepared herself for one of those *kiss* and *makeup* speeches. At least that's what he made it sound like he was going to do.

Luka looked at her, and the way he only focused intently on her face, sent chills up Abby's spine. "Abby, that night when you were brought to the hospital, because Brian had hurt you.." He paused a moment, watching her look nervously down at her hands.
He carefully lifted her chin back up, with his hand, "Abby..." He said in a whisper.

"Look Luka, I can't do this right now." Abby said, picking herself up off the couch and walking to the kitchen.

Luka hung his head, disappointed. He shuffled his way into the kitchen, stopping to watch her as she gathered the dishes up and began washing them.

~*~

I am afraid
If I lost you girl
I'd fall through the cracks
And lose my track in this crazy lonely world

~*~

"Abby..." He walked over to her, placing his hands over hers.

His body was entirely around her, making her weak in the knees. "Luka, I can't do this." She protested, trying to free her hands.

Luka turned her around, so she faced him... his hands still tightly closed over hers.
"Abby we need to talk about this..."

Abby's eyes fluttered a little, and she try to keep her gaze with his. "about what...Luka?" She breathed

~*~

Sometimes it's so hard to believe
When the nights can be so long
And faith give me the strength
And kept me going on

~*~

"Us..." He said his face getting nearer to hers, "If there is an *us*..."

Abby pulled her hands gently away and she let them fall to her side.

Luka gave her a look.

"I think I should go." She said, grabbing the rag and wiping the corner of the counter. She could feel his eyes on hers, and it made her want to scream.

Luka ran his fingers through his hair, trying to not let her negative attitude dampen his mood. He had invited her over to say what needed to be said, and she wasn't leaving until he'd done it. He turned off the faucet, that Abby had flicked on to get the rag wet. He once again placed his hands on hers, and pulled her closer.

"Abby, please let me do this, and then you can decide if you want to go."

Abby swallowed the lump in her throat and nodded numbly.

Luka smiled sadly, "Abby I knew from that night on, that I wanted to be with you. That I needed you. Don't think I didn't think about you, while I was away in Bosnia. God only knows I did."
Abby felt tears spring to her eyes, but kept silent.

~*~

You are the love of my life
And I'm so glad you found me

~*~

"That night when we, when I was such a jerk, and we ended things..." He shuttered at the thought. "That was the worst mistake of my life." Now he could feel himself getting choked up.

Abby took a few breaths then looked up at him; "I have to go." She said with determination.

Luka stood there, silently, and watched as she slipped her hands out from his and gathered up her coat and scarf.

~*~

Sometimes it's so hard to believe
When a love can be so strong

~*~

"Goodbye Luka.." Abby said biting her bottom lip, and staring at him a moment before turning to open the door.

~*~
And faith gave me the strength

That kept me holding on
~*~

To Be Continued....