Summary: Ok everyone, second Chapter here it is! Here is where they finally admit their feelings, but something starts to go wrong.............

Disclaimer: OK you know this already! I don't own anyone, any scene or anything except for Ami! Thanxz now read!

****Later that following Evening****

Rick watched her as she sat, reading in the firelight. He had never seen anything more beautiful. His heart kept saying things his heart didn't agree with. His heart would say *She's the one for you. This is your destiny!* While his head would say *C'mon O'Connell you moron she won't go for you! She's a classy person, and you're a tumbleweed!* Rick cursed at himself, and got up, dusting himself off.

Evie watched as Rick stood and dusted himself off. Her breath caught in her throat, as she continued reading, her heart jumping. She stopped breathing as Rick walked over.

"Would you like to...umm.. go for a walk?" Rick asked, staring at his feet, trying to keep up the tough act that was his trademark.

"Of course" Evie said, standing up, marking her place in her book, and walking away from the camp with O'Connell, leaving Jonathon and Ami telling stories to each other.

Evie was surprised at how close O'Connell was walking to her. Their hands brushed a few times, and every time she got a strong tingle up her spine.They stopped a few hundred yards from the camp, as Rick again turned toward her, the sunset shining on her beautiful face. He held her hands, as she said, "I-" but just as she was about to say it, he kissed her. She felt his warm lips against hers, and her knees got weak. Rick broke the kiss, looked into her eyes, and said "Evie, I've loved you since I first saw you at that damned Cairo prison."

Evie's knees began to REALLY shake. She took a deep breath. "O'Connell, I- " "Call me Rick" Rick said, softly, still holding her beautiful hands. "Rick" Evie said, smiling. "Rick, I don't know what to say other than I love you too." She smiled at the look on Rick's face. He looked surprised, but happy, knowing that the woman he loved loved him too! "Evie, if Imhotep had killed you, I would have died too. I can't imagine living without you." Rick said, surprised at how emotional he was getting. Evie was just about to answer, when again, Jonathon yelled,

"Oy! Where you two go to now?"

"Goddamnit Jonathon" Rick whispered.

"Shhh" Evie scolded him, as she quickly kissed him, and headed back toward camp. Rick stood in shock. He loved her. She loved him. He kissed her. She kissed HIM. His head spinning, he made his way back to the camp.

****Much Later that Evening****

Evie was putting her book away in the saddle bag, Jonathon and Ami asleep on their bag, O'Connell laying on his, sharpening his knife. Evie turned, to see O'Connell staring at her. He quickly looked away, focusing on his knife again. Evie picked up her bag, and moved it over next to O'Connell. She lay down, wresting her head on her hand and said. "So...." O'Connell put his knife down.

"So, where do we go from here?" O'Connell asked her, very nervous about what she would say.

To his surprise, she didn't say anything. She leaned in and kissed him, feeling his soft lips against hers. He kissed her back, moving to put his arms around her. She scooted over, and lay there in his arms.

"I love you Rick" she whispered, snuggling in to fall asleep within his strong arms.

"I love you Evie" he answered, never feeling so happy. He held her, promising he would never let her go.

O'Connell didn't get much sleep that night. This was his last night with her. His last night before returning to the real world. He didn't want it to end





Ok this one's pretty short too, but don't worry, Chapter 3 is goin back into ancient times! THIS is where the real you-know --what starts to hit the fan! Please r&r and let me know!