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~*She's Come Undone*~

They all watched as Adam walked out. There was silence. No one knew what to do or say.

Jesse stood, breaking the horrid stillness with his steps. "Come on, Lexa. You should get some sleep."

She nodded and walked with him to her room after telling Shal and Brennan goodnight.

"Ya know, I was really worried about you today," Jesse said as they walked. "I want you to know that the only reason I locked you in was because I didn't want you to get hurt."

She smiled. "I know and I'm sorry about what I did....flipping you and then trapping you in, I mean."

They entered her room and Jesse closed the door. "What about that kiss? Was that just something to distract me?"

She shrugged. "Partly,"

He raised an eyebrow as she pulled some night clothes out of her dresser. "Partly? What else was it for?"

Lexa grinned and winked at him, before walking into her bathroom and leaving him to wonder. Jesse smiled when she came out a few moments later. She was beautiful. Her long dark hair fell over her shoulders and her eyes sparkled in the low light of the room.

"Jesse," she called. "Jess," She waited a moment but he still didn't answer. "Hello, Earth to Kilmartin." She waved her hand in front of his face.

"Huh?" Jesse snapped back to reality to find Lexa smiling at him. "I'm sorry,"

She laughed and stepped closer; wrapping her arms around him and placing a gentile kiss on his lips that quickly became deeper. Lexa pulled back and found him smiling at her.

"I'm not gonna get thrown again am I?"

Lexa laughed and shook her head.

"So, what was that for?"

"That was hello."

He smiled and picked her up, carrying her to the bed and placing her down. "How's your neck feel?"

Lexa groaned. "It's sore,"

Leaning down, Jesse placed a tender kiss right where the implant had been.

"I guess Adam really was right," Lexa smirked.

Jesse pulled back confused. "What do you mean?"

She smiled and shook her head. "It doesn't matter."

"No more secrets, Lexa. What did Adam say?"

She sat up and looked at him before putting her head down. "He said that you cared for me...that you had feelings for me."

Jesse reached out and lifted her chin as he moved closer. "He was very right,"

Lexa heard his soft whisper and then felt his lips against hers. Jesse's arms slid around her body bringing her closer, as Lexa's hand cupped his cheek and the other rested on his shoulder. "I love you," he whispered.

It took her a minute to respond, she hadn't heard those words for a long time. After the initial shock wore off, her mouth was able to form the words that she wanted. A soft "I love you, too" was whispered back before continuing with the kiss. Lexa let her hand fall and clenched his shirt, before pulling him back on the bed and circling her arms around his neck.

Jesse pulled back and smiled sadly at her. "I should go. You need to sleep."

"No. I'm fine."

"That you are, but you've had a long day."

Lexa blushed and pulled him down for another kiss. It was supposed to be a short goodnight kiss, but after the first few seconds both of them knew it would be more. "Can't, you stay...just a little longer?" she mumbled into his mouth.

Jesse chuckled and finished the kiss. "I guess...maybe...a little longer...won't hurt," His words were broken through small light kisses in a trail down her neck.

Lexa moaned as he slipped his hands under her top and pulled it off. In response she brought her hands down and started to undo the buttons on his shirt. A few minutes later they were tangled in each others arms beneath the sheets.

Brennan lay down in his bed and shut the lights off. He tossed and turned as everything from the day ran through his head again. Adam, Lexa, the Dominion...war. He turned again but this time his body bumped a smaller one. Almost instantly Shalimar's scent filled his nostrils. "Shal?" he asked as he reached over and turned on his small reading light.

She smiled. "I was wondering how long it would take you to realize that I was here."

"How long have you been here?" He asked rubbing his eyes from the light.

"Only a few minutes," she replied. "I uhh...I wanted to talk to you,"

Brennan saw the pain in her eyes. He sat up and leaned against his headboard before motioning for Shalimar to come sit beside him. She sat and moved next to him, leaning against him. Brennan wrapped his arms around her and held her close. "What's wrong, Shal?"

She nuzzled her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. Brennan watched her and waited for a reply. He could tell something was definitely bothering her just by the saddened expression on her beautiful face. "Come on, Shal. Tell me what's wrong. What did you want to talk about?" he asked gently.

She looked up and then dropped her gaze, knowing he wouldn't like her answer. "Adam,"

Brennan snorted. "You wanna talk about how much of a coward he is? Or how he betrayed us? Or maybe..."

"Brennan, stop it!" Shalimar shook her head and pushed away, climbing out of the bed.

He mentally cursed himself for being such a jerk. "Shal..."

"Goodnight, Brennan," she said coldly.

"Shalimar, wait," Brennan climbed out of bed and caught her arm before she reached the door. "I'm sorry,"

"No, you aren't. Brennan, you wouldn't care if he was dead."

"That's not true,"

"Isn't it? Why are you so upset that he wants to help us?"

"Shalimar, he left us. He let us think that he was dead for a year. Why are you not upset? I can't believe that you still trust him. Hasn't he hurt you enough?" Brennan watched as tears flooded her eyes. He pulled her into his arms, placing a kiss on the top of her head and let her cry into his shoulder. "Shalimar, I don't want you to get hurt again. You don't deserve that."

She looked up and saw how much he cared for her. "Brennan, I really don't think he's trying to hurt us. I've known Adam for more than 15 years. After I escaped from the asylum he found me and brought me here. He practically raised me. The bond that I have with him is hard to break." She pulled away and went back to sit on his bed. "Yeah, I'm hurt, but he was like my father up until he disappeared. I never really could bring myself to believe he was dead. It was different with Emma. I actually saw her. Adam was just gone. I've always prayed beyond logic that he would, by some miracle, come home. Now he has." She paused as he sat down next to her. "Brennan, I can't lose him again. Please try to understand. I need him. I need him in my life almost as much as I need you. I know you feel betrayed. I know you're hurt, but can you give him a chance? Please, for my sake?"

Brennan sighed and was silent for a moment. He looked over at her and nodded slightly before wrapping an arm around her and kissing her head. "I'll do anything for you."

She smiled and wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug. "Thank you, Brennan."

Without any more words he moved back and pulled her to lay with him. She rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. A few minutes passed in silence before Brennan spoke. "Hey Shal, you know I love you, right?"

She smiled. "I know." Lifting her head she placed a gentile kiss on his lips. "I love you, too,"

Brennan smiled and kissed her once more, before bringing his arms around her body. She snuggled into him and they both fell asleep completely relaxed in each others presence.

~*~*Thank you to everyone who has reviewed! It really helps to know that there are so many people who like my stuff. Hope you enjoyed this chapter! The one for next week will be up...umm...next week. =P*~*~