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~*Dream Lover*~

"Jesse!" Lexa's voice almost echoed through Sanctuary.

He snickered and hid as she came closer.

Annoyed from the past ten minutes of searching, Lexa stepped right into Jesse's room and looked around, but he wasn't there. She walked in farther, checking the space on the other side of his bed before walking into his open bathroom. "Jess," she called again, searching for him.

Jesse phased out of the wall and closed his door quietly before sneaking and phasing into the wall near the bathroom.

Lexa stepped out into his room with her hands on her hips. "Ok, you can come out now!" she said still looking around.

Jesse smiled to himself and ran out of the bathroom, heading straight for her.

Lexa spun around only to have him barrel into her and tackle her to the bed. She shrieked as they fell and pushed against him.

Jesse laughed and stood up right beside the bed offering a hand to her. "You were looking for me?" He smiled charmingly.

"You..." She pointed a finger at him and started to get up. "Tell me what happened."

"You'd just love to know everything that went on wouldn't you?" Jesse said smiling as he crossed his arms. He was torturing her and he knew it.

She stood and faced him. "Jesse, tell me now, or I'll..."

"Or you'll what?" he asked smartly.

She met his gaze for a moment and then moved closer putting her hands on his chest as he dropped his arms. "Or..." she let her hands fall downward unbuttoning his shirt as they went. "I'll have to make you," she slid her hands inside his shirt and under his tank top before starting to rub his sides.

Jesse smiled enjoying the soft caresses. Suddenly he felt his skin begin to burn. He took her arms and jumped back hissing in pain.

Lexa smiled wickedly, stepping closer. "What's the matter Jess, can't take a little heat?"

"You were giving me a little more than heat last time," he said rubbing his arm.

She creased her brow. "What do you mean?"

He grinned and began to take his shirt off.

Lexa watched, but never let her eyes leave his. She saw him throw it to the side and turn, trying to show her something. Then her eyes fell on his arm. Cringing she lifted her hand to gently brush her fingers over the burn. "I did that?"

"Well, not you..."

There was a moment of silence before Lexa spoke again. "So tell me, what really happened."

Jesse's eyes burned with mischief as he placed his hands on her hips and pulled her closer. "Why don't I just show you," He whispered, lowering his face to hers.

Lexa froze as their lips touched in a soft kiss.

He reached behind her slowly and grabbed the band that was holding her hair back and phased it, letting her long curls fall over her shoulders. Jesse pulled back slightly and smiled before kissing her again, this time more passionately.

Lexa brought her arms around his neck and kissed him back. She walked with him to the bed and almost moaned as he pulled away.

He sat and took her hands before pulling her onto his lap and lying back, bringing her down with him. Their eyes locked as his hand slid behind her neck and fingers tangled in her silky hair, before he met her lips again.

Lexa was going crazy. Part of her wanted to pull away and leave, but the other part wanted nothing more than to stay and be with him all night. She moaned as he deepened the kiss, letting his tongue dance with hers. They separated, each taking a breath and then Lexa began to trail soft kisses across his jaw.

Putting an arm behind her back, he held her close as she continued downward, kissing his neck. He moaned as her lips touched a sensitive spot.

Lexa smiled and went to lift his shirt, but Jesse took her hands gently and stopped her. Pulling back she met his eyes. "What's wrong, Jess?"

He smiled up at her. "That's it."

"Huh?" She gave him a confused look.

"That's it. That's about all that happened." He watched as her confused expression quickly changed into a shocked one.

"That was it!?" She pushed off of his chest quickly and sat straddled above him. "That's all we did!? We made out for two minutes and you go and lead me on this goose chase of information for nothing!"

Jesse nodded containing his laughter. She was cute when she got mad. "Ya know, you're a really good kisser." he said pulling her down to the bed.

Lexa smacked him and then rested her head on his chest. "If that's all that happened how did you know about my tattoo?"

"The med. scans show it." He watched as she frowned slightly. "Don't be upset. Shalimar has one too that she doesn't know I know about."

Lexa smiled as Jesse pulled her closer and began to stroke her side.

"I love you," he whispered softly, as he kissed her head.

She was silent for a moment as she replayed the words in her head. They stunned her.

"Lex?" he called.

She lifted her head to look at him. "Really, Jess?"

"Lexa, I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it." His hand brushed gently over her cheek.

She gazed at him for a minute and then leaned over to kiss him. "I love you too,"

Jesse smiled and sat, before taking her hand. "Why don't we go out for dinner and a movie tonight?"

She sat up beside him and kissed his cheek. "That sounds great." Lexa stood and headed for the door.

"I'll come get you in an hour, alright?"

She nodded. "Ok,"

Jesse watched as she left and smiled, before getting up to get changed. It was going to be a fun night.

Brennan walked into Shal's room and over to her bed. She was lying with her back to him. He reached out and pulled a few strands of hair away from her face, before resting his fingers in her silky locks. "Shalimar?" He called softly. She didn't answer so he guessed that she was actually asleep. Just before he turned to leave he noticed the bruise on her cheek bone. He went to brush his fingers over it lightly, but suddenly Shalimar's hand shot up and grabbed his as her face snapped toward him.

"Don't touch," She glared at him and pushed his hand away roughly.

"Do you want me to take care of that?" He was met with the same cold glare that she had been giving him the whole time, before she turned her back to ignore him. Brennan sighed and left the room.

Shalimar frowned as she heard him leave. She was being really cruel to him and he hadn't done anything. Fighting back the tears that wanted to fall she closed her eyes and tried to force herself to sleep.

Brennan came back a few minutes later with a small device in his hand. He pressed a button and switched it on as he slipped his hand under her cheek and turned her face slightly so he could see the bruise.

Shalimar lifted her hand and pushed his away again, but much more gently this time, as she turned over to face him. She winced as her cheek brushed against the pillow.

"Shal, let me take care of you, please,"

"Ok," She replied, her voice barely in a whisper. She switched sides on the bed so she could lay her head down as Brennan worked. He brought his left hand up and brushed her hair away as he lifted the other with the device to start healing her shiner.

In a few minutes it was gone and her cheek felt much better. Brennan smiled and placed a soft kiss where the bruise had been, before turning to leave.

Shalimar reached out and grabbed his arm. "Brenn, wait,"

He looked back and then stepped over to her again, leaning against her alcove and waiting to hear what she wanted to say.

She was silent for a moment as she took his hand and laced her fingers with his. "I'm sorry I snapped at you...just now and earlier. I wasn't mad at you...and you, of all people, didn't deserve it. I was just..."

"Shh," He placed a gentile finger over her mouth and smiled as he brought her hand to his lips. "Shal, I understand how you feel and I don't blame you for being upset. Everything you said was true." He paused and brushed his hand over her cheek. "As for the second time you snapped at me..."

She cringed slightly as he gave her a strong, stern, upset look. Brennan smiled inwardly at the reaction he got and softened his expression. "...you're forgiven."

Shalimar sighed in relief and smiled as they shared a small laugh. Brennan took a light blanket from the bottom of her bed and draped it over her, before leaning down and placing a soft kiss on her lips. "Goodnight, Shal,"

She smiled. "'Night, Brennan,"

He kissed her once more and then left. Shalimar closed her eyes and sighed having just had a huge weight lifted off her shoulder. She was glad that he wasn't upset or mad with her. Within minutes she was a sleep and dreaming of the site of Brennan in a hot tub.

~*~*Hey guys, sorry the chapter took so long. I had the hardest time trying to come up with something for this episode. Anyway...it's here now. Hope you like it!*~*~