Okay Chapter 16, however I'm not really sure where to go next so any help/direction would be most appreciated- even you maggiemay! Please review and tell me what you think, BTW sorry for any spelling/gramatical errors, I wrote this chapter in a bit of a rush.

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Chapter 16: Tell Me Lies... Sweet Little Lies

Susan wearily headed towards the steaming coffee pot and groaned as she poured it into a mug. She rubbed her eyes, hoping desperately that when she eventually woke up she would find out that the night before had all been a horrible dream.

You look beautiful in the mornings.

She cringed at the sound of his voice behind her and almost spilt her coffee as she realise this was not a dream. It was real. So real it hurt. Charlie moved towards her, planting a kiss on her cheek. She jumped back, splashing coffee over his arm.

Holy Shit! Susan stood, paralysed as he rushed to the sink, letting the ice cool water splash over his burning skin. He continued to swear as she finally gained the power to move again and headed over to inspect his injury.

Oh my god, Charlie, I'm so sorry... He shook his head laughing.

Don't worry about it. He continued to laugh and Susan once again felt the strings of her heart pulling. She stared at the blonde haired, blue eyed man who stood in front of her with a huge grin on his face and suddenly it all came rushing back. The familiar feelings poured back into her and made her ache with desire. She realised, watching him laugh through the pain, why she had fallen in love with him in the first place.

Do you forgive me? He grinned again, nodding.

I guess- on one condition.



You kiss it better...

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Luka shook his head, as he entered the kitchen, taking a seat and sighing, his throat sore from the previous nights smoking. He coughed, spluttering loudly. Abby laughed from her position by the coffee machine.

Smokers cough. She stated, not wanting an answer or receiving one. She simply continued to pour her coffee. Luka was too wrapped up in thought about the previous night's events to speak and she didn't want to intrude on his thoughts. Both of them had a lot of thinking to do.

Shall I ring her? Luka's deep voice broke the silence and Abby shook her head.

You'll see her later. Abby swirled the coffee around in her mug, moving her head to face him. You're going to work, right? He nodded, throwing the phone onto the sofa.

Ring Carter. Abby snorted.

From your house?

She shook her head.

No Luka, I don't think that will do any of us any favours.

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Susan smiled wearily as she approached the admit. desk, quickly scanning it to check for any signs of Luka. She shook her head and sighed deeply as she realised he wasn't there. She had no idea whether or not she wanted to see him. One part of her longed to touch him, kiss him, simply speak to him... the other didn't want to handle this right now.

Kerry smiled, passing her a pile of charts as she continued to talk into the phone. Susan sniggered slightly at the tone of Kerry's voice. Kerry pouted slightly, rolling her eyes and beginning to shout even louder.

Susan looked down at the charts and sighed, they weren't exactly exciting. Still, better than 6 traumas. She headed towards the lounge to find her lab coat and stethoscope, engrossed in the chart on the top of her pile. She was hardly looking where she was going as she headed inside, colliding with a figure straight away. Her charts crashed to the ground and she went down after them, as did the figure. She picked up half as did the significantly larger hands. They both stepped up at the same time, crashing heads in the process.

Luka raised a hand to his head, letting out a laugh as he did so. He looked at Susan, trying to figure out if she was okay. He stared at her, intent on gauging her reaction. Sometimes those huge eyes keep everything from me. She smiled, raising a hand to her head and also letting out a giggle.

Are you okay? He smiled, touching her face.

She nodded. Are you? He nodded also, handing her the other half of her charts.

I'm sorry I had to rush off like that.

You hardly rushed off- your car is still outside my apartment. Susan lowered her tone, becoming more serious immediately.

I figured it would be safe. Luka smirked. Cowboys don't drive- right?

Susan smirked, trying desperately not to.

That was a low blow. Luka laughed, shaking his head.

Sorry. I didn't mean to, for that to sound like it did, I mean. She shook her head also, mirroring his movements as she stepped closer to him.

It's okay. She smiled, leaning closer to him. He kissed her gently, taking her head into his hands. She shivered, realising just how much she had missed his kissed. Suddenly the door broke open, interrupting them.

Abby entered, not in the least embarrassed. She laughed, heading to the coffee pot. Susan blushed, heading for the door.

I uh- better be going. Abby smiled to herself.

Don't go on my account.

Uh, no I have to go. She smiled. I'll see you tonight? Luka nodded, kissing her once again on the lips.
Okay sure, where are we going? Abby turned, coffee pot in hand.

Um, I, was uh. Abby laughed.

Susan- I'm joking. Susan laughed, slapping her head with stupidity and heading back into the corridor. Abby laughed again, turning back to her coffee. She waited until she heard the door slam before once again turning to Luka. You two okay now?

I don't know. He sighed, coming closer to her. Thank you.

Luka, you have nothing to thank me for.

Yes, yes I do. He smiled. I have a lot to thank you for. He hugged her briefly, before moving away quickly. Me and Susan wouldn't be together if it wasn't for you. You're a good friend.

Abby tensed, slightly uncomfortable with the friendly grip he had briefly placed on her. She waved absentmindedly as she watching him pick up his charts and leave the lounge. A shiver ran down her spine as she wondered what had happened to her. Luka had given her a friendly hug. A plain, simple, friendly hug, so why did she feel so wrong? Luka didn't hug her, not since they had been together... Abby, get a grip. She smiled, brushing it off as a friendly hug and putting it down to Susan's influences. He had become a lot warmer since they had been together anyway. That's all it was Abby, a friendly hug.