The ER was as busy as she remembered. She only prayed Carter didnÕt have a shift today. She thought about asking at reception and then thought again. Suddenly a familiar face walked past.
ÒHey- Abby!ÓÓHey SusanÓÓLong time no see!Ó
Abby smiled but it was quickly wiped off her face when she rememebered what Susan being in the ER meant- Carter was here. When they had been dating Susan and Carter had swapped all their shifts on the rota so they worked together because they were still very close friends hey hadnÕt bothered to switch theem. Susan being on meant Carter was too.
ÒSo how was- sorry where did you go?ÓÓOh umm PhoenixÓÓhey! I lived there. Weather good?ÓÓYeah yeah it was greatÓÓYou got family there?ÓÓUmm just my brother and heÕs not there anymore- he came back to Chicago with meÓÓOh great- maybe IÕll meet him some time!Ó
ÒUh- yeah. Sorry Susan I gotta goÓÓOh- well- goodbyeÓ
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Erik turned up the radio another notch. He began to sing along when a knock at the door interupted him. Damn Door. He grabbed a dressing gown- it was a mans and he had no idea who it belonged too but he didnÕt want to be nosy and ask Abby.
ÒHey is Abby there?ÓÓSorry- sheÕs not here at the moment- umm I think sheÕs finished workÓÓRight. Can you just tell her Carter calledÓÓSure- but hey sheÕll be back soon you wanna come in and wait?ÓÓUmm yeah- if you donÕt mindÓ
Carter stepped into AbbyÕs appartment. He knew it well although he hadnÕt been here for a while now. Erik had strewn his clothes all over the floor and had the music up loud- he was certainly making himself at home. Suddenly it occured to him he had no idea why Erik was here- or how long he would be staying for.
ÓSo how long you plan on staying here in Chicago?ÓÓWell- indefinately. IÕve got a job and the local firestaionÓÓYouÕre a fireman?ÓÓUh-huhÓ
ÒWow- cool jobÓ
ÒThanksÓ
Carter wondered if Erik would work with Sandy Lopez. Then he wondered if Erik had a job here how long exactly he would be staying in AbbyÕs place. Erik seemed to have read his mind.
ÒIÕm only staying here til I start working and can afford an appartment somewhereÓ
Carter heard the latch of the door go and then in came Abby clutching a bag of groceries in the left hand.
ÒCarterÓÓHello AbbyÓ
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Luka looked handsome as he walked towards Susan clutching their coffees. His dark features were lit only by the dim lights of Doc Magoos sign and as he approached the bench Susan found herself strangely attracted to him.
ÒThank youÓ
ÒIts a pleasureÓ
ÒSo whatÕs AbbyÕs brother like then?ÓÓUmm- very like Abby! HeÕs a big guy dark a couple of years younger than Abby- I dunno!ÓÓYou catch his name?ÓÓUmm... wait I know this- Ed? No. I canÕt rememeberÓ
ÒI still canÕt get over that you had to pick her up. CarterÕs such a jerk sometimesÓÓItÕs the least I could do for her- Abby is a good friendÓÓYouÕre such a great guy LukaÓÓYouÕre not so bad yourselfÓ Suddenly Susan had a feeling she hadnÕt had in a long time. Luka leaned towards her and gently their lips touched. A jolt of electricity ran through Susan- she hadnÕt felt this good since... Carter. Slowly they pulled apart. Susan smiled and so did Luka. She hadnÕt meant for this to happen but it had felt right and she was happy- that was all that mattered- right?
ÒYou uuh- wanna come back to mine?Ó
Jesus. Why did you say that? You sound pathetic- and desperate. HeÕll think youÕre a slut. Susan Lewis you havenÕt slept with a guy since... since Erik! Maybe asking him back to yours wasnÕt such a bad idea. I mean Erik WAS a long time ago...
ÒAre you sure?ÓÓLuka- shut up and kiss me againÓ
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The silence between them was akward. Carter wanted to kick himself. Why did he have to go and mess things up? He should have picked her up from the airport- he was such a jerk. Abby was upset and uncomfortable he could tell but he just couldnÕt find the right words to say. Only one sentence seemed aproriate.
ÒIÕm sorry AbbyÓÓOh you are. GreatÓÓI overreactedÓÓI KNOW! Carter I needed to get away only for a week.ÓÓI was just so worried about youÓÓI left a noteÓÓA note- is that all I mean to youÓÓIÕd be suprised if I even meant a note to you I mean- you sonÕt love me do you.Ó
ÒAbbyÓÓJohn- go. Just goÓ
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Luka leaned over to hug Susan again. He wrapped his arms around her warm body, softly stroking her skin. She turned around to face him and he leaned in and kissed her gently on the lips. She smiled and returned his kiss with one of her own. Beams of sun shone down on them and warms both their faces. Luka could lay here forever.
ÒI have a shift in an hourÓÓDonÕt get upÓÓLuka I have to get readyÓÓ5 more minutesÓÓLuka if I donÕt get up now I never willÓÓThat sounds okay to meÓ
ÒLukaÓÓSusanÓ
ÒIÕm getting up nowÓ
The shower water was cold but Susan remained under it. After last night she definately needed a cold shower! Her and Luka wasnÕt ever meant to happen but it just- well did. But then there was Carter. The last week had all been about Carter for her and in a way she coulddnÕt help feeling like the wrong man was lying in her bed right now. She didnÕt quite know hoe she had got herself into this mess. Her emotions were just so mixed up right now. She was attracted to Luka- seriously attracted to Luka but she just didnÕt know if there could ever be more than a sexual attraction between them. Her and Carter... well there just seemed like there was something deeper there.
Susan stepped out of the shower and wrapped herself up in a towel. She could hear Luka getting dressed outside the door- he must be working today as well. She slowly opened the door and popped her head round it. Luka was no longer in her bedroom. She opened the door completely and walked into the room. She got dressed and hung up her soaking wet towel before leaving the bedroom and going into the kitchen. There was so no sign of Luka but there was a not on top of her microwave.
Susan
I had to go- sorry. ItÕs kind of an emergency. IÕll see you at work later. Last night was great.
Luka
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ÒHey- Abby!ÓÓHey SusanÓÓLong time no see!Ó
Abby smiled but it was quickly wiped off her face when she rememebered what Susan being in the ER meant- Carter was here. When they had been dating Susan and Carter had swapped all their shifts on the rota so they worked together because they were still very close friends hey hadnÕt bothered to switch theem. Susan being on meant Carter was too.
ÒSo how was- sorry where did you go?ÓÓOh umm PhoenixÓÓhey! I lived there. Weather good?ÓÓYeah yeah it was greatÓÓYou got family there?ÓÓUmm just my brother and heÕs not there anymore- he came back to Chicago with meÓÓOh great- maybe IÕll meet him some time!Ó
ÒUh- yeah. Sorry Susan I gotta goÓÓOh- well- goodbyeÓ
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Erik turned up the radio another notch. He began to sing along when a knock at the door interupted him. Damn Door. He grabbed a dressing gown- it was a mans and he had no idea who it belonged too but he didnÕt want to be nosy and ask Abby.
ÒHey is Abby there?ÓÓSorry- sheÕs not here at the moment- umm I think sheÕs finished workÓÓRight. Can you just tell her Carter calledÓÓSure- but hey sheÕll be back soon you wanna come in and wait?ÓÓUmm yeah- if you donÕt mindÓ
Carter stepped into AbbyÕs appartment. He knew it well although he hadnÕt been here for a while now. Erik had strewn his clothes all over the floor and had the music up loud- he was certainly making himself at home. Suddenly it occured to him he had no idea why Erik was here- or how long he would be staying for.
ÓSo how long you plan on staying here in Chicago?ÓÓWell- indefinately. IÕve got a job and the local firestaionÓÓYouÕre a fireman?ÓÓUh-huhÓ
ÒWow- cool jobÓ
ÒThanksÓ
Carter wondered if Erik would work with Sandy Lopez. Then he wondered if Erik had a job here how long exactly he would be staying in AbbyÕs place. Erik seemed to have read his mind.
ÒIÕm only staying here til I start working and can afford an appartment somewhereÓ
Carter heard the latch of the door go and then in came Abby clutching a bag of groceries in the left hand.
ÒCarterÓÓHello AbbyÓ
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Luka looked handsome as he walked towards Susan clutching their coffees. His dark features were lit only by the dim lights of Doc Magoos sign and as he approached the bench Susan found herself strangely attracted to him.
ÒThank youÓ
ÒIts a pleasureÓ
ÒSo whatÕs AbbyÕs brother like then?ÓÓUmm- very like Abby! HeÕs a big guy dark a couple of years younger than Abby- I dunno!ÓÓYou catch his name?ÓÓUmm... wait I know this- Ed? No. I canÕt rememeberÓ
ÒI still canÕt get over that you had to pick her up. CarterÕs such a jerk sometimesÓÓItÕs the least I could do for her- Abby is a good friendÓÓYouÕre such a great guy LukaÓÓYouÕre not so bad yourselfÓ Suddenly Susan had a feeling she hadnÕt had in a long time. Luka leaned towards her and gently their lips touched. A jolt of electricity ran through Susan- she hadnÕt felt this good since... Carter. Slowly they pulled apart. Susan smiled and so did Luka. She hadnÕt meant for this to happen but it had felt right and she was happy- that was all that mattered- right?
ÒYou uuh- wanna come back to mine?Ó
Jesus. Why did you say that? You sound pathetic- and desperate. HeÕll think youÕre a slut. Susan Lewis you havenÕt slept with a guy since... since Erik! Maybe asking him back to yours wasnÕt such a bad idea. I mean Erik WAS a long time ago...
ÒAre you sure?ÓÓLuka- shut up and kiss me againÓ
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The silence between them was akward. Carter wanted to kick himself. Why did he have to go and mess things up? He should have picked her up from the airport- he was such a jerk. Abby was upset and uncomfortable he could tell but he just couldnÕt find the right words to say. Only one sentence seemed aproriate.
ÒIÕm sorry AbbyÓÓOh you are. GreatÓÓI overreactedÓÓI KNOW! Carter I needed to get away only for a week.ÓÓI was just so worried about youÓÓI left a noteÓÓA note- is that all I mean to youÓÓIÕd be suprised if I even meant a note to you I mean- you sonÕt love me do you.Ó
ÒAbbyÓÓJohn- go. Just goÓ
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Luka leaned over to hug Susan again. He wrapped his arms around her warm body, softly stroking her skin. She turned around to face him and he leaned in and kissed her gently on the lips. She smiled and returned his kiss with one of her own. Beams of sun shone down on them and warms both their faces. Luka could lay here forever.
ÒI have a shift in an hourÓÓDonÕt get upÓÓLuka I have to get readyÓÓ5 more minutesÓÓLuka if I donÕt get up now I never willÓÓThat sounds okay to meÓ
ÒLukaÓÓSusanÓ
ÒIÕm getting up nowÓ
The shower water was cold but Susan remained under it. After last night she definately needed a cold shower! Her and Luka wasnÕt ever meant to happen but it just- well did. But then there was Carter. The last week had all been about Carter for her and in a way she coulddnÕt help feeling like the wrong man was lying in her bed right now. She didnÕt quite know hoe she had got herself into this mess. Her emotions were just so mixed up right now. She was attracted to Luka- seriously attracted to Luka but she just didnÕt know if there could ever be more than a sexual attraction between them. Her and Carter... well there just seemed like there was something deeper there.
Susan stepped out of the shower and wrapped herself up in a towel. She could hear Luka getting dressed outside the door- he must be working today as well. She slowly opened the door and popped her head round it. Luka was no longer in her bedroom. She opened the door completely and walked into the room. She got dressed and hung up her soaking wet towel before leaving the bedroom and going into the kitchen. There was so no sign of Luka but there was a not on top of her microwave.
Susan
I had to go- sorry. ItÕs kind of an emergency. IÕll see you at work later. Last night was great.
Luka
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