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Chap.10: Taking the plunge

It wasn't something that happened to her every day, dreams coming true. Yet here she was lying in his arms beneath the afternoon sun, amidst the warm tropical breeze. The waves came high enough onto the beach that they tickled her toes; the fear of getting drenched long forgotten in the warmth of his embrace.

"Giraffe" Jason whispered, pointing towards the puff of white cloud floating overhead. Courtney gazed upwards, nodding when she recognized the shape. It hit her how domestic they would seem to the outside world, lying on a beach and trying to find recognizable shapes in the clouds, but to her the fast paced city life couldn't hold a candle to this.

She leaned further onto his chest, his arms instinctively entwining tightly around her waist. She felt his finger rub across her wedding ring, as if to check that it was still on her finger.

"Elephant" Courtney turned her head to watch Jason squint in an attempt to see what she had.

"It's more like a lion lying down," Courtney laughed, entwining their hands and tucking her head beneath his chin. Jason couldn't resist the contented sigh that passed his lips, his world beginning to re align after all the sleepless nights and heartbreaking resurfacing of memories.

"What are you thinking about" Courtney's soft voice broke through his reverie, pulling his attention back to her angelic face, staring at him expectantly.

"That this is the way it's meant to be" Her smile seemed to gleam brighter then the sun, setting him at ease instantly.

"I was just thinking the same thing" He leaned down capturing her lips with his own; their heated embrace broken by a cold gush of water. Courtney yelped at the unexpected shower, her clothes soaked through and through; damp hair sticking to her face. Jason ignored the sudden cold shock, watching his wife with a bemused expression; one he knew would annoy her to no end.

She pushed the strands of blonde from her face, trying not to chock on the water that had filled her mouth, despite the unpleasant experience Jason continued to look at her like she was the most desirable thing in the world.

"What are you looking at?" Courtney inquired, her barely contained smile shining through; his only response was a macho shrug, as if to say nothing important. The sparkle in his eyes told a different story, but the oceanic depths also revealed a mischievous gleam that Courtney had come to know. Without anywhere to back up, she surrendered, waiting until he inevitably picked her up and walked further into the water. She glanced down into the crystal clear water seeing the shadow of his body holding her dangerously above it.

Sighing she raised her head from the shoulder " Well go ahead, I'm wet already" Jason raised an eyebrow at this statement their gazes connecting for the briefest moment.

"I thought you hated the water"

The matter of fact mixed with shock in his voice caused her to grin, her fingers tracing a circular pattern on his drenched t-shirt.

"I do, but I trust you" Courtney bit her lip and plugged her nose, feeling their bodies plunge beneath the water. Opening her eyes underneath she resisted the urge to close them again with the sudden irritation, but he was there, grabbing her hand and pulling her back to the surface. Taking in the sudden breath of fresh air, Courtney ran a hand through the sopping mess Jason's hair had become, realizing that this was one of the only chances she would have to touch it at all. Sliding the hand down to cup his cheek in her palm, she watched him lean in closer to the touch, their lips centimeters apart. Despite the growing chill of the barely lukewarm water and the heavy weight of their clothes, they kissed enjoying the near burning feel of the sun's rays mixed with their unquenched desires.

Pulling back, Jason lifted her into his arms once again, seeing her nod before they took the plunge once again, it just seemed to fit.

Courtney looked out onto the scenery from the porches railing; the sun slowing dipping below the horizon and giving way to a large silvery moon. Stars cascaded across the darkened sky, casting a twinkling glow on the world below. Watching the day turn into night set Courtney at ease, whatever world lived beyond the confines of this small island fading away into a distant memory. Jason toweled his hair off in the doorway watching with mild interest, the moonlight cascading across her form, ivory skin illuminated in the darkness.

"I know your there" She whispered, turning her head slightly to look into his eyes. Warmth spread over her entire being at the sight of his baby blues clouded over in desire. The moment had been building; she could feel the tightening in her stomach, nervousness grabbing her unwillingly. He seemed so calm like a lion on the prowl, his sleek movements towards her side, standing teasingly within arms reach but keeping his distance all the same. Taking a deep breath she turned ever so slowly towards him, her heart racing like she was preparing to kiss for the first time. He was more direct though, his lips descending onto hers in a quick movement. The sweet savoring time had long passed and an urgent need surged through them. Courtney broke away first gulping air like she had been beneath the sea for an eternity. It was still so unreal, the way her heart felt like bursting every time their eyes met, their love was stronger then ever and it scared her. Turning her back on Jason, she resumed watching the waves roll in on the beach, squinting to see the crystal blue water in the dark. Jason's arms found their way around her waist, tugging her lightly within his embrace. Courtney could feel the familiar comfort that began to invade her body, lulling the insecurities that still plagued her.

"What's wrong" Jason asked, resting his chin against her shoulder. She shut her eyes, calming her breathing and trying to force the bad thoughts from her mind. She had everything she wanted, the man of her dreams and a beautiful tropical paradise. Why couldn't that be enough?

"What if your wrong" The simple statement escaped her lips before her brain could even calculate the consequences. Jason's arms dropped from around her waist, leaving her open to the sudden chill in the air. Her eyes dropped back to the ocean, avoiding Jason's puzzled gaze. He gripped her shoulders turning her body to face him, whether she wanted to or not.

"What do you mean about me being wrong?"

Courtney sighed, rubbing her eyes tiredly, " How do you know this is what you want, I mean what if were just hanging on to some image of our past. What happens when you realize were not the same, that you don't want me the way you did," Courtney rambled her eyes focusing on the doorframe above her husbands shoulder, acutely aware of her avoidance of any part of him. She immediately regretted her words at the sound of an exasperated sigh passing his lips. What she didn't expect was to be hoisted into the air and placed on the porch railing. Adjusting to her new seating position, she understood it's purpose, Courtney was now at eye level with Jason and left with no option but to maintain eye contact.

He grabbed her hands within his, awkwardly shifting from side to side, while trying to find the right words to say.

" Do you remember what I said to you when we got married?" She nodded mutely gaze downcast, waiting for him to continue.

"I said that nothing could make me stop loving you. When you walked down that isle I knew no one would ever own my heart but you" He stepped closer, edging her chin upwards with his finger.

"When you became Courtney Morgan, I became whole… nothing has changed, it never will" Tears escaped the blonde's eyes, the beauty of his words reminding her of the happiness they had once shared. Jason extended his hand, helping Courtney off the perch, before sweeping her into his arms.

"Jason what are you doing?"

" I thought it was obvious I'm playing prince charming" An involuntary giggle escaped her lips at his self-assured words.

"I was thinking if you wanted to we could go consummate our marriage once again for old times sake" Jason could see a slow blush creep into Courtney's cheeks before she dipped her head and nodded. The moment their gazes locked her previous problems faded away, their lips slowly coming together in a passionate kiss. Jason managed to maneuver himself towards the door and into the villa. Their bodies fell onto the bed, forcing them to pull apart briefly for air. Flushed and panting, Courtney shut her eyes as Jason stroked her cheek with the pad of his thumb gently.

"You sure about this?" He whispered, pulling her into his loving gaze with little effort. Courtney nodded her head, slowly snaking her hand into the silky hair at the nape of his neck and pulling him down for another searing kiss. 

Preview for chapter 11: So what have Brenda and Carly been up to?