Title: Bitter Enemies

Chapter: 3


Rating: PG-13

Spoilers: None.

Disclaimer: I don't know much about Ray's background, so what I write here is purely fictional and for the use of this story line only.

I just wanted to thank everyone for your reviews. They have really inspired me to keep going with this story. I didn't mean to at the time, but as I read over the chapter when I was finished, I realized that there are a couple of hidden sexual innuendos. See if you can find them. Oh, and Striker20.... You'll find out what he was gunna be late for.

Authors Notes at the end.

"This sucks, you know, this just really sucks."

"Ok, Ray, I get the point. You've said that like 20 times already."

Not listening, Ray continues on, "Of all the nights for this to happen, seriously this sucks! I have somewhere to be tonight."

"What is so important tonight?" Abby asks exasperated, "Where do you have to be?"

"That is none of your business." He says mimicking Abby's voice.

"Real mature." Abby says rolling her eyes.

They both sit in silence. Abby leans her head against the wall and shuts her eyes. Ray starts picking at the black nail polish he is wearing. After a few minutes of silence, Ray has had enough.

"So what? Are we just going to sit here and do nothing?" Ray finally asks.

"Yes Ray, we are just going to sit here and do nothing because there is nothing for us to do. We are in a supply close in the freaking basement!" Abby opens her eyes and turns so she is facing Ray.

"But.."

"But what? What did you have in mind. Because if you have a plan, then lets here it."

"Well you don't have to be so rude."

Abby sighs, "Sorry. I'm just as frustrated as you are. I didn't mean to take it out on you." She gives Ray a little smile.

"It's ok." He smiles back, "I was just thinking that maybe we could do something to pass the time. I'm bored."

Abby rolls her eyes and sighs. "For one, I'm not your type, and for two, I'm too old for you Ray."

Ray starts laughing. "Don't flatter yourself. I was thinking more of a game to pass the time."

"What do you have a game hidden in your pocket or something?"

He laughs.

"Actually, what I was thinking of is Truth or Dare."

"Are you kidding me?" Abby glares at Ray.

"Come on, it'll be fun. I'll even go first."

"I doubt that it will be fun."

"Ok, I want truth."

She just continues to glare at him.

"Come on, ask me a question."

"Fine. How come you are such a moron?" She smiles smuggly.

"Well, I would have thought that you would have gone with something more juicy than that, but if you want that to be your question..."

"No, wait. I was just kidding, it's not my question." Abby ponders for a moment.

"Ok, I've got it." She looks directly at him. "Do you secretly have a crush on anyone in the ER?"

"Yes." Ray smiles, "but that was a really dumb question."

"What? I thought that was pretty juicy."

"Clearly you have not played Truth or Dare very often, because you never ask a yes or no question."

"Oh."

"Anyway, its my turn." He sits up straight and rubs his hands together.

"Truth or Dare?"

"Hmmm....truth."

"Who, in the ER, have you had sex with?" He smiles devilishly.

"What?"

"Now that my friend, is how you ask a juicy question."

She laughs. "What makes you think I have had sex with anyone in the ER?"

"Come on Abby, how long have you worked here."

"Luka and Carter."

"Really? Carter I can picture, but Luka? Isn't he too tall for you?"

"Shut up."

He laughs.

"Ok, my turn again. Truth or Dare?"

He pretends to ponder the question deeply. "Truth."

She doesn't even hesitate. "Is it Neela?"

"Huh?"

"Is it Neela that you have the crush on?"

Ray shakes his head at her.

"Jing Mei?"

"No."

"Sam?"

"No."

"Susan?"

"No, and seriously you suck at this."

She gives him a confused look.

"That was another yes or no question."

"Oh."

"So anyway, Truth or Dare?"

"Dare." Abby says looking a little scared.

"Really?"

"I thought I'd shake things up a little. Besides I'm a little scared of what your next truth question would be. You're pretty good at this." She says laughing.

"Oh, but you haven't seen how scary my dares can be."

Now she really looks scared.

"I'll start you off with any easy one." He gives her a pitty look.

"Thanks."

"I dare you to kiss me." He smiles at her sweetly.

"That is an easy one?" She asks incredulously.

"Like I'm such a bad offer." He counters pretending to be hurt.

"I just don't think you can handle me." She raises her eyebrows suggestively at him.

"Well I don't think you can handle me." He replies.

She leans over and pecks him on the cheek. "You didn't say where I had to kiss you." She whispers into his ear.

"Ah, the teacher becomes the student." He chuckles. "Clever, very clever."

"Thanks. So what will it be, Truth or Dare?" She asks him.

"I think I'll stick with Truth."

"Wuss."

"Your question please." Ray folds his arms over his chest trying to look impatient.

"Fine. Where did you have to be tonight?"

"Well, for you information, I had a date." He informs her matter-of-factly.

"It figures." Abby rolls her eyes at him. "And just where were you planning on taking your hot date?"

"To the movies."

"Let me guess, back row so no one can watch your little make out session?"

"You know, you are going to feel really bad when you hear the whole story." He replies.

"Oh please, don't try to tell me that making out with this girl or more isn't at the top of your list. I know your type." Abby replies, crossing her arms and glaring at him.

"I'm taking my little sister to the movies."

"Your little sister?"

"I told you that you would feel bad." Ray laughs at her.

"So how old is she?" Abby sheepishly asks.

"20. She's been at college and I haven't seen her very much lately. She is in town visiting my parents for the weekend and I made a date with her tonight."

"Now that is a side of you Barnett that I didn't think existed."

"Well maybe you need to get to know me better before you pass judgment."

"Touche".

"So which is it Lockhart, Truth or Dare?"

"Definitely truth this time."

"I thought you might say that." Ray smiles and continues, "Where did you have to be tonight?"

"You're going to be disappointed that you wasted your question on this." Abby laughs. "But if you really want to know, I was going to take a nice long bath and then I had a date with Ben & Jerry."

Now it was his turn to laugh.

"Chocolate chip cookie dough."

"Huh?"

"In case you were wondering, my flavor of choice is chocolate chip cookie dough."

"I'm a Cherry Garcia fan." Ray replies.

"Really? I would have pictured you more of a chunky monkey fan." Abby says eyeing him suspiciously. "Cherry Garcia seems a little feminine, don't you think?"

"I am not in the least bit insecure with my masculinity." He raises his eyebrows at her.

"Whatever. So which is it Barnett, Truth or Dare, and don't be a wuss this time."

"Dare." He looks her straight in the eye. "I'm not afraid."

She returns his stare. "I dare you to take off your clothes and play the rest of this game in your underwear."

Ok, I know I kind of left off in a bad spot, but I am almost done with the next chapter and will post it quickly.

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