Hey! I know the last chapter was suppossed to be the last but I just couldn't help it! So here is chapter 13! Please, as always, read and review and if you don't like it- you don't have to read it.

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Chapter 13: Just For the Hell of it

This definitely violates the second date rule. Susan giggled as she watched Luka's face fill with puzzlement. He continued to trace his fingers over her stomach, circling her bellybutton with his gentle touch.

You know what- I'm not even going to ask! She laughed again as he leaned in to kiss her, touching her lips softly with his own. When he pulled away she sighed, reminiscing the night before.

He smiled as he took her hand in his arm, noticing how significantly smaller it was. He shivered at the touch of her soft skin on his. Looking over at the clock he groaned loudly, realising he was almost an hour late already. She giggled, understanding why he was groaning and pulling him towards her for yet another kiss.

The phone rang again, for the sixth time that hour. Susan contemplated picking it up this time and then decided against it. Carter or Abby must have ratted them out to Weaver.

I have to go. She shook her head, pulling him towards her again. He lay back down, stroking her hair with one hand, keeping the other still joined with hers. He watched the pale beams of sunlight dance across her naked skin, shining brightly in the sudden light. He leaned back into the pillow, feeling her head come gently to rest by his neck, nuzzling it softly.

You know you want to stay. And with that he nodded, grinning from ear to ear as he pulled he kissed her forehead softly, smiled and sighing deeply, closed his eyes.


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Abby stepped back, staring up at Susan window. She noticed a rock to the left of her shoe and for a moment considered throwing it. She laughed aloud, realising just how childish throwing a rock was. Still if she doesn't let me in soon I might have to... She pulled her cell phone out from her pocket again, dialling the now familiar number.

Once again the answer machine message that Abby now knew well began to play. Hey It's Susan Lewis, sorry I can't take your call right now please leave a message after the tone... BEEP.

Susan, it's Abby- again. I'm outside- it's cold, let me in- please!?

Abby snapped the phone shut, once again gazing up to look through the window of Susan apartment. She smiled as the blonde doctor appeared at the window, a white towelling dressing gown wrapped tightly around her. Must have Been SOME night... Abby stared up at Susan, trying to work out what she was saying. Finally she signalled at the door and Abby, laughing, pushed it open.

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Susan beamed, gathering the petite brunette up into a huge hug the moment she walked in the door. Abby stepped back, a little overwhelmed. and handed SUsan the coffee.

I thought you might be needed this! Susan smiled at the coffee.

Weaver send you? Abby nodded.

But you don't look to ill to me. She raised herself onto her tiptoes, peeking over Susan's shoulder to scan the living room and kitchen with her beady eyes.

I'm bunking- don't tell on me Abby- please!? Abby giggled like a schoolgirl at Susan's sarcastic tone.

Okay- but you owe me for this- big time! She paused, leaning forwards to hug Susan. I gotta go meet Carter.



Abby headed for the door, grinding to a halt outside the bathroom door.

Oh and Luka- Weaver is pissed at you too. She turned and winked at Susan, who was now a bright shade of crimson, before leaving the apartment, a grin plastered on her face.

Luka opened the door slightly, leaving only enough room for him to peek out of. Realising Abby really had gone he stepped out of the room, grinning at Susan before gathering her up into his arms.

She's gone? Susan nodded, noticing Luka was still dressed in only a bathrobe.

I guess everyone knows then. He laughed, leaning forwards to kiss her gently, his lips tingling as they met hers softly.

So, seeing as we have the rest of the day off- what do you want to do? Susan giggled, swiftly moving lowering her hands to just below his waist and undoing the knot that fastening his dressing gown. She pushed it over his shoulders, kissing him once again as it fell to the floor.

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The snow is beginning to fall once again, winter is here I guess. I am walking to work now, away from Susan's apartment, away from her. It's strange but in a way it hurts. I'm trying not to look back, not to run back. Back into her arms, her bed, her life.

I sigh as snowflakes begin to land on my jacket, shining brightly in stark contrast against the black fabric for a moment before melting away into nothing. I shiver as one sneaks down my collar, melting on my bare neck. I pull the jacket tighter around me, still able to smell her on my clothes.

I laugh as I remember the day I've spent with her. Everything about her makes my skin fill with goose bumps. The way she smiled, the way she walks, the way she kisses... I miss her so much it hurts, yet I've only been away from her barely a minute.

Danjela, my thoughts wonder back once again. I still haven't forgotten, I never will. I am just so happy to finally be able to move on, in a strange way it feels like I'm growing up. I don't feel that deep sense of guilt I felt like Abby or Nicole, with them I felt like I was betraying her, with Susan I feel... differently.

The ER is in front of me now, Carter is passing, a solemn look on his face. I wonder what Abby has done this time. Stop it Luka, don't go back to that. The bitter fool you were a few weeks ago. She's his problem now, let him deal with her however he wants.
I notice a small child sitting on is own in chairs, he smiles shyly as he sees me enter the hospital before giving me a small wave. I wave back, not quite sure why he is on his own. I stare for a moment, briefly considering going to see if he's okay. Suddenly Frank is in front of me and handing me a pile of charts at least a foot high. I look back but he is gone.

The day passes in a blur of patients, polite conversation and dreaming. I dream of her with every free second I have, letting her completely fill my mind. Every now and again I will have to be brought out of a daze by Carter or a nurse, snapping me back into the real world. As the seconds pass I miss her more and more, I only want her, I want her to be here, with me, I want to be able to speak to her, touch her, hold her, kiss her...

I sip my coffee slowly, without realising it Carter is in front of me. I can here him laughing but I remain in my dreamlike state, not being able to snap myself back into reality. Finally I come around, just about about to translate the mass of words he is throwing at me.

I hear him laugh again and realise just how close he now is to my face. I shake my head, finally able to comprehend.

Sorry, I was... uh, daydreaming. He smiles at me.

Don't worry. Look I just wanted to invite you to the annual Carter ball. He hands me an invitation and I smirk slightly, bemused by the invitation. I notice him blush slightly and I feel slightly guilty. It's just uh... my Gamma always has it and uh, she wanted me to invite some people from the hospital... uh some of my friends. I smile slightly this time, more confused than ever by Carter.

Carter has always put on a front around me. It's almost as if he cannot bear to lose face or look like less of a man' when I'm there. I think it's to do with Abby really. I came along and stole this woman he loved and he has always tried to win her back. There's just always been a rivalry that we've never really gotten over. But here, now, as he sits in front of me, fiddling with his hands and blushing I see just another side to Carter. He is acting like a child. He seems to have no confidence, no cocky front and this kind of venerability about him. I suddenly realise that perhaps I have grown rather fond of him.

Sure Carter. I'd love to come. He smiles broadly and looks up at me. Offering his hand, I shake it and he smiles again.

I'll look forward to seeing you. He gets up before passing me another invitation. Can you give this to Susan? I smile, nodding my head. He grins again before heading back to the ER. I stare down at the invite for a minute, suddenly wondering why I said yes.