Title: Never Been Kissed: A different story (5/13)

Part Five: Brunch

Author: Jaycee

Disclaimer: Not mine and they never will be. Sam Coulson, Josie Geller and the whole gang of NBK are the properties of Flower Films and their affiliates. Okay? Get it? No suing please! I have no money!

Summary: Sam didn't kiss Josie on the pitcher's mound and two years later, they meet again.

Rating: G to PG – depends on the chapter really.

Author's note: Please read and review. I've posted this story in my stories. Com portfolio but I thought that to encourage more people to read and write more NBK stuff, I should post it here. Me posting the next chapters will totally depend on the reviews I get. Okay? Have fun reading!

Josie looked at her watch for what seemed like the thousandth time that morning. She was sitting in her car waiting for the time that she would be going in the country club and meet up with Sam and Maria. It was ten thirty, so she gathered up her bag filled with all the necessary things that she needs for her interview. She walked into the club and went straight to the dining area.

Craning her head, she saw Maria sitting at the table at the end of the restaurant, beside the door of the kitchen. Seeing that Sam wasn't there, she breathed out a sigh of relief and walked to Maria. "Hey, Maria!" she greeted her, as she placed her bag on the sit in front of the pretty Spanish woman. "Oh, hey Josie!" Maria greeted back as she stood up and gave Josie a kiss on the cheek.

Gesturing for her to sit down, she signaled to the waiter. "What do you want?" she asked. "Um…pancakes would be great…and a cup of coffee and orange juice." She said, as she smiled at Maria. "Okay. I'll have the same order as she does. And also another order of the same things for my fiancé." She said to the waiter.

When the waiter was gone, she looked at Josie, "So, do you want to get started?" "Okay! But, where is Sam?" "He got here early, so he went to the driving range for a while. He'll be here in a few minutes. I already called him on his cell phone. Actually, here he is now." Maria said, as her face lit up at the sight of her fiancé.

"Hey Sam! How was your game?" she asked, as Sam sat down on his chair. "It was good." Turning to Josie, he smiled, "Hey Josie. Good morning." He said, as he wiped his face with this towel. "Good morning Sam." She replied, a smile creeping to her face even though she told her self not to smile back.

To take her mind off Sam, she took out her laptop and booted it up. "So, I already outlined what my articles would be here in my laptop. I also have my note cards with me if you guys want to see them." She said as she reached into her bag for her note cards. "We're you always this organized Josie? Organization was never one of my strongest traits. Good thing I have my wedding planner for my wedding, or this wedding won't happen at all." Maria said as she reached out a hand for Josie's note cards.

Skimming over them, she nodded, and then handed them to Sam. Maria looked at Josie, waiting for her to continue. "Yup! I've always been organized. I lived for my note cards. Without them, I wouldn't have passed college." She answered as she searched for her files in the laptop. "When you do get married, would you get a wedding planner?"

"Oh, I don't think so. I've always wanted to plan my own wedding. I live for organizing events." "That's nice! Um…Josie…would you help me with my wedding? I'm new here in Chicago and my best friend and maid-of-honor is not here yet. I need all the help I could get." She said, as she looked at Josie imploringly. "Um…what kind of help?" she asked nervously, looking at her laptop since she couldn't risk looking at Sam now.

"You know…helping in the Country Club, fixing things up… you know, that kind of stuff. I can't do it all alone. Sam here, he isn't a lot of help."  Maria begged, smiling at her. "Hey! I help!" Sam protested, smiling at Josie. "You should really just give in to her. Maria could be a real nuisance when she wants to." He said, looking into her eyes.

Josie relented. It was going to be torture to spend more time with this couple but she knew that by helping them, she would be more convinced that she shouldn't keep on thinking about Sam since he was getting married already. She looked at Maria and nodded. "Okay, I'll do it." "Oh, thank you Josie! I'm so happy that you're the one Rigfort sent to write about our wedding!" she said as she stood up and gave Josie a hug.

Josie smiled at her impulsive hug and hugged the woman back. When Maria let go, she turned to Sam, "Isn't this great, sweetie? It's like I hired another wedding planner!" Sam looked at Maria and smiled impishly, "Yeah, sweetie, that's just great!" he said, his eyes flickering to Josie's blue ones. Josie swallowed at the intensity in his eyes that she felt flustered. Excusing herself, she went to the bathroom, hoping to compose herself and think of what she has agreed to do.

* * * Sam watched Josie go to the bathroom. She's so beautiful that morning. Even though she was just wearing a pair of jeans and a pink shirt, to Sam's eyes, she was still extraordinary beautiful. He can't believe that Josie agreed to assist Maria in their wedding. Torture! Pure torture!

He rubbed his forehead, knowing that a headache is coming soon. He drank his coffee and continued to eat the pancakes that were served to him. He saw Josie make her way back to their table and smile at them. Maria smiled back happily and continued to eat. While they were eating, Josie asked them some questions for her article. He could see that Josie was really interested in what they were saying even though the situation they were in was just too complicated.

When they were finished eating, Josie started gathering her things, preparing to go home. But Maria had other plans. "Hey, Josie! Why don't you go swimming with us?" "Oh, I don't think so, Maria. First of all, I don't have a bathing suit, and secondly, I have so many things to do. I have to organize my crew for Monday, I have to get started on my articles and…" Josie explained as she hurriedly placed her laptop in her bag. "I have an extra swimsuit in my locker." Maria said, her eyes pleading at Josie.

Sam smiled at the way Josie was frantically fixing her things. He knows that she doesn't really want to spend more time with them, and he understands that. He, himself, doesn't want to see Josie anymore, because it's making him more confused about his feelings at every passing minute.

But, nonetheless, he still wants her there, he still want to spend more time with her, even though that he knows that that was wrong. He looked at Josie and smiled warmly at her. "Come on Josie! Maria can be real pest when she wants to and you've seen how she begged you earlier. Come and swim with us." He said, somewhat begging her for his sake, and not his fiancée.

Josie looked at him, their eyes locking for a moment, longer than what was allowed. She sighed and smiled at Sam then back at Maria. "Okay, okay! Where is this bathing suit that I can borrow?"

* * * Josie changed into the bathing suit that Maria lent her. She wants to kick her self for agreeing to go swimming with them. She knew that she could have said no, but when Sam asked her to come, smiling at her with that wonderful smile of his, she knew that she was done for. She could never say no to Sam Coulson. She knows that.

She smiled at the memory. 'It was like he wants to spend time with me. That he wants me around.' Josie thought as she finished changing. The suit was a two-piece, in the color of deep blue green. It was partnered with a sarong, making Josie feel more secure with it, since this was the first time that she's going to be wearing a bikini. She tied the sarong around her waist and looked at the mirror.

She has to admit that she does look good. The suit fits right into her body, showing her soft curves and long legs. She pulled her hair out of the ponytail and brushed it so that it would fall gently past her chin. Luckily, she had bought her blue sunglasses with her. She wore it and went to the poolside.

* * * Sam settled on a beach chair as he waited for both Maria and Josie. He was wearing black swimming shorts and a white shirt. As he wore his shades, he saw Maria breeze out of the doors, wearing a small black bikini. She smiled as she sat down beside him, giving him a hug. "So, what do you think of my new bathing suit, sweetie?" she asked, a teasing smile on her face. Sam swallowed, his left eyebrow raised, "Hmm…You look great, sweetie. Really sexy!" he answered as he caressed her cheek. Maria giggled, as she pulled Sam's head towards her for a long kiss.

* * * Josie smiled to herself as she walked towards the poolside. She had gotten attention from guys when she went out of the locker room that she felt even more confident about how she looks. As she opened the doors to the pool, what she saw, made her suck in a painful breath.

Sam and Maria we're kissing, right there on a beach chair in broad daylight. Josie felt her body tremble in jealousy. They were both wearing almost next to nothing. She felt tears collect in her eyes, and finally, she knows what she feels. It was obvious; with the way her jealousy is eating her right now, and the way her heart is pounding. She was still in love with Sam Coulson.

* * * Sam lost him self in the kiss. As he opened his eyes, a movement caught his eye. He pulled away from Maria and saw Josie, wearing a blue bikini that hugged her body just right. She was sexy in an innocent way that tugged at Sam's heartstrings. He saw her facial expression and he realized that there was something wrong. It looked like she was almost crying.

It tore through his heart; somewhat knowing that he was the reason for Josie being sad. Maria followed Sam's eyes, at where he was looking, and she saw Josie. "Hey, Josie! Wow, you look great!" she exclaimed, but instead of smiling back, Josie turned around and went back in the country club. "Now, what's her problem?" Maria asked Sam, as she went back to kissing Sam.

Sam turned away and stood up. "Maria, I'll just go to the locker room. I think I forgot something." He said, as he walked away. "Okay, Sam!" she replied as she shrugged her shoulders, sitting back on the chair.

* * * Josie walked as fast as she could back to the locker room, hoping to escape everyone and everything. Now that she knows that she is indeed in love with Sam, she has to see him with Maria, kissing. She brushed away the tears that fell on her cheeks. She heard someone calling her, but she didn't stop, she didn't want to face anyone at the moment. All she wants to do is to go home and wallow in self-pity about losing Sam all over again.

"Josie, please wait!" she heard, realizing that it was Sam. She shook her head and walked even faster, hoping that he'll give up and leave her alone. She completely forgot that Sam was a hockey player so he had the ability to run after her. She felt him grab her arm and stopped her walking.

She stopped and stood there, not turning to look at his green eyes, knowing that if she did, she'll just burst into tears. "Josie, what happened?" he asked softly, as he turned her around gently. "Nothing! It's nothing. Just go back to Maria and tell her that I don't feel good right now and that I have to go home." She answered, not lifting her head. She felt Sam's fingers softly touch her chin and lift her face, making her shiver. 

"Come on Josie. I know you better than that. What is it?" he asked, looking deeply into her eyes. Josie sighed. She shifted her eyes to look behind Sam, thinking of a way to escape Sam. "Nothing Sam! Just leave me alone! I'm okay! Just go back to your fiancée." She said bitterly as she turned away and went back to the locker and change back to her own clothes.

* * * "Aww…Josie…Please don't go!" Sam called out as he saw her disappear through the locker doors. He wanted to follow her, but the tone of her voice when she wanted him to go back to his fiancée stopped him. He saw the hint of tears on her eyes, the trace of tears on her cheeks, and his heart ached.

When he touched her chin, it was nothing but a simple gesture to make her look at him, but when he felt her soft skin against his fingers, he felt a jolt of electricity course through his veins. Sam closed his eyes as he tried to think of a reason of why Josie reacted that way when she saw him kissing Maria. He could only think of one reason: she was jealous. 'If she was jealous, that could only mean one thing, she still loves me!'

The thought made him want to jump for joy. Suddenly, it dawned on him. Him being happy of the fact that Josie is still in love with him means only one thing. He too, was still in love with her. Sam felt like a huge boulder was taken away from his shoulders. He's been feeling like that since the first day he saw Josie, and now, he felt happy. Happier than he ever felt in those two years that he wasn't with Josie.

Sure he loves Maria. But he always felt like something was missing. He tried to deny it before, but now he knows what his life was missing. It was Josie. Josie's the one he needs. She's the one he wants. Not Maria.