!!!SONG AND CHEESE ALERT!!!

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the song in this chapter, obviously. (Like I would be able to write a song as beauiful as this..) They were written by Bob Seger.

Notes: This is so unlike me, but I've had this song going through my head for the better part of today and it suddenly came to me!! The next chapter of my story.. Well, I hope you like this. Also, I'm sorry this has taken so long.. my reasoning is at the end of this chapter..

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chapter 5

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They broke apart and gasped for the much needed air. Jack rested his forehead against Sam's.

*I don't want this to end,* she thought. *But I also can't let this continue.* She pulled away.

He sensed her hesitancy, so he decided to go for plan b. He stepped over to his stereo and pressed a button. Music started and he looked back at her questioning eyes.

"Dance with me?" The three whispered words were in between a statement and a question. He extended his hand and she accepted. He led her to the center of the room.

Jack began to sway in time with the soft music and Sam followed suit.

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I know it's late

I know you're weary

I know your plans don't include me

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Jack looked in her eyes as she looked up at him, glad to see that they had softened. Late? Yes. Weary? Definitely. Other plans? Well..maybe not.

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Still here we are

Both of us lonely

Longing for shelter from all that we see

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Neither would admit to being lonely. Their tough military exterior prevented that. But deep down inside, they both knew lonliness had become quite their companion. Sam rested her head on Jack's chest as they continued to dance to the beautiul duet.

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Why should we worry?

No one will care, girl

Look at the stars now, so far away

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Jack felt her smile against him and relished the feeling of her in his arms. He knew they had found ways around the rules before. He had broken so many that he didn't think General Hammond kept a record anymore. If this is what both of them wanted, they could find a way to make it work.

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We've got tonight

Who needs tomorrow?

We've got tonight, babe, why don't you stay?

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His hold on her tightened gently.

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Deep in my soul

I've been so lonely

All of my hopes fading away

I've longed for love

Like everyone else does

I know I'll keep searching after today

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*I don't think I'll have to keep searching. Truth be told, I wasn't searching. I am blessed to have someone like Sam in my life. Not many people are as lucky as me.*

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So there it is, girl

We've got it all now

And here we are, babe

What do you say?

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Sam pulled away and looked up at him. Her thoughts were racing.. *He had to have planned this song. I don't want to leave. I want to stay right here, in his arms, forever. I could seriously get used to this.*

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We've got tonight

Who needs tomorrow?

We've got tonight, babe, why don't we stay?

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There eyes remained fixed on eachother as the song played on.

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I know it's late and I know you're weary

I know your plans don't include me

Still here we are

Both of us lonely, both of us lonely

We've got tonight

Who needs tomorrow?

Let's make it last

Let's find a way

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They stopped swaying as the full realization of the lyrics hit them both.

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Turn out the light, come take my hand now

We've got tonight, babe, why don't we stay?

We've got tonight, babe, why don't we stay?

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The music faded out and the stereo clicked off. The two remained focused on eachother.

"Stay."

It was a simple request.

Sam closed her eyes and tried to hold back the tears that threatened to spill on to her face. Jack traced his fingertips across her forehead and through her hair. He rested his hand on her cheek and she leaned in to it.

"Sam."

Her eyes opened and a few stray tears escaped. He brushed them away with his thumb.

"Jack, I.." She tried to speak, but the words were not coming to her easily.

His strong arms enveloped her in a comforting hug.

"I want this." Her words were soft and barely audible, but he heard them. He pulled away softly and lifted her chin up so she was looking at him.

He bent his head down slightly and kissed her gently. After a few seconds the kiss deepened as they both parted their lips to allow further entrance. They breathlessly parted, silently gasping for air.

"Shall we turn out the lights?" Sam whispered, not breaking the spell that seemed to have been cast over them. Jack offered her his hand, and led her to his bedroom turning off the dim lights on their way back.

He carried her from his doorway to the bed and gently laid her down, never breaking eye contact. He laid down beside her and kissed her intentionally.

As their lips were occupied, their hands roamed hungrily over eachother's now exposed backs. Jack moved his lips from hers and began to trace her neckline, sending welcome chills to the briefly moistened flesh. Sam worked on getting his shirt completely off and ran her fingers through his short hair. She let out a deep moan as she felt him reach for the clasp on her bra. She was completely wrapped up in what he was doing to her when her nose alerted of possible danger.

"Do you smell smoke?" Sam asked, slightly alarmed.

"I thought that was you.." he replied huskily. Not wanting them to be interrupted. He suddenly snapped back in to reality.

"The candles!" They both stated in unison.

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*laughs evilly*.. I really am sorry.. I so can't write passion of any kind and I know that totally sucked. So, I have some of the next chapter written, but if any of you have ideas of where I can go from here, I would greatly appreciate them!!...

Wow.. this has been difficult to complete writing because I frequently went in to my sarcastic mood because that's usually how I react to whatever this chapter happened to be about.. I hope you liked it. I did my best..I think. Please review!!! Like I have said before, it is the only way I will continue this story. :)