Chapter Fifteen: What Time Can Do To Someone
"Luis is alive" Lorenzo repeated, slowly this time.
"I can't believe it" Courtney finally spoke, looking at him.
"I can't either...I-i have to get back to Port Charles and tell Sage..." Lorenzo said quickly gathering his thoughts.
Courtney nodded slowly.
"Oh, Courtney. I am sorry. I apologize for cutting our trip so short" Lorenzo put his phone away.
"No, it's okay! Please, go and find your brother" Courtney said, smiling.
"Thank you for being so understanding. I promise I'll make it up to you. I'll call for all of our things to be sent to the Jet while we get a ride there" Lorenzo said, pulling out his cell phone again.
"No, dont be silly. You don't have to make up anything to me, come on, let's find your brother" Courtney smiled, as he did so back and escorted her off the boat.
On The Jet
Courtney stared outside of the Jet's window one last time, before Rome disappeared in front of her, and no longer was visible to the human eye. She was going to miss it, but there was always another time, right?
"Courtney, are you okay?" Lorenzo asked, after finishing up a conversation.
"I'm fine, thanks. I'm just happy your brother is alive" Courtney smiled.
"Thank you. I can't be certain if it is true or not, but I am hoping the information I got on it was infact, true. I don't want to get Sage's hopes up, so we will have to wait until we are back in Port Charles. Then everything will fall into place" Lorenzo rubbed his chin.
"Sounds like a good plan. I honestly think he is alive though, I mean, who would make something like that up?" She thought.
"One of my enemies. I just don't want to get too excited just yet. But if he is alive, I will be eternally grateful to my sources" Lorenzo nodded and proceeded towards her.
"I'm glad you are with me right now. It means alot" He said putting his arm around her shoulder and holding her close.
"I am too" She leaned into him.
Lorenzo looked down at her with his soft blue eyes meeting hers as she got closer to him.
There was no stopping these two, they both wanted it so badly.
Lorenzo wrapped his other hand around her cheek and pulled her closer. Courtney grinned slowly and leaned in, brushing up against his body, she placed both of her arms around his neck, and locked her lips onto his. They both had waited for this day to come. They were glad it had finally happened. Their first kiss. So special, so sweet, So passionate, and full of love. It was almost too good for words.
Courtney opened her eyes after what seemed like forever, she met his looking back at her. She pulled away slowly, as did he.
"Um, heh heh" Courtney blushed, turning her cheek to wipe her mouth.
"I'm sorry, Courtney. Was that too soon?" Lorenzo backed away.
"No! no, it was fine. I just wasn't expecting you...to kiss me yet" Courtney smiled.
Lorenzo smiled back. "Are you glad I did?"
"Yes, I am" Courtney blushed again.
Lorenzo touched her face again, and pulled her into his arms. Courtney leaned into him and felt as if she was in heaven. She wanted to stay in his arms forever. He gently stroked her hair, and watched as she fell asleep. It was going to be a long trip home.
Song Plays
"Things I'll Never Say" By Avril L.
Courtney's Thoughts While She Sleeps
(It's alot better if it's actually playing while you think on this!)
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Verse 1
I'm tugging at my hair
I'm pulling at my clothes
I'm trying to keep my cool
I know it shows
I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head
'Cuz I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cuz I know you're worth it...you're worth it...yeah
Chorus
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you... away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight?
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down on one knee...
Marry me today!
Guess I'm wishing my life away...
With these things I'll never say
Verse 2
It don't do me any good
It's just a waste of time
What use is it to you, what's on my mind?
If it ain't comin' out
We're not goin' anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care?
'Cuz I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cuz I know you're worth it...you're worth it...yeah
Chorus
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you... away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight?
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down on one knee
Marry me today!
Guess I'm wishing my life away...
With these things I'll never say
Bridge
What's wrong, with my tongue
These words keep slippin' away...
I stutter...I stumble
Like I've got nothin' to sa-ay...
I'm feelin' nervous
Tryin' to be so perfect
'Cuz I know you're worth it...
You're worth it...yeah
la la la la la la la la la...
La la la la la la la la la...
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you... away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight?
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
With these things I'll never say
With these things I'll never say
In Port Charles
They arrived in Port Charles by that morning. Courtney was still asleep in Lorenzo's lap, as he quietly talked on his cell phone. He hung up and yawned, noticing they were landing soon.
"Courtney, we're almost home, sweetheart" He whispered moving some of her hair from her face.
Courtney stirred, and looked directly up. "Good morning" She smiled, her head still in his lap.
"Did you sleep well?" He asked still staring at her.
"I slept like a baby" She answered.
"I'm glad, I got some sleep myself too" He said stretching.
Courtney picked up her head and looked outside the jet's windows.
"We are, almost home!" Courtney smiled, then turned back to him.
"Are you hungry?" He asked politely.
"No, i'm fine, thanks. Are you?" She grinned.
"I think I am too excited to eat right now" Lorenzo admitted.
Courtney smiled. " I am so glad you are going to see your brother alive again"
"Thank you, it's almost too good to be true. Let's just hope it is" Lorenzo commented.
"Sir, Ma'am. Please buckle up, we are landing in 1minute" The flight attendant announced.
Courtney and Lorenzo both sat and buckled up, side by side.
"I hate this part" Courtney admitted, closing her eyes.
"It's not so bad" He said holding her close by.
"Thanks"
"Anytime. I have to ask though. Are you happy to come back with me, or would you rather have stayed gone longer from Port Charles?" He asked concerned, knowing the reason why they left in the first place.
"I wanted to come back with you" She answered right away.
"Good, I don't want you to get hurt again, Courtney. I won't let that happen" Lorenzo kissed her forehead and pulled her closer.
Courtney could hear his heartbeating faster, excitement and worry all together.
"Thank you, Lorenzo" she whispered burring her face into his chest. She knew she'd have to face the problem she ran from sooner or later, but not now.
She loved how Lorenzo made her feel so safe and loved. She had never experienced something like this before, not in this way at least. She wanted to tell him how she felt, but it was just too soon. The kiss was wonderful, but that's as far as it goes.
"We''ve landed" Lorenzo shook her lightly.
"Oh, great" She answered back, sitting straight up.
Lorenzo unbuckled himself, and waited for Courtney.
"Let's go" She smiled.
He took her hand and proceeded towards the door of his Jet.
There was a surprise there that none of them would forget.
"Sonny? Jason? What are you two doing here?" Courtney asked, wide-eyed, stepping in front of Lorenzo.
"What the hell is this? How dare you have my jet tracked down. Guards, show them out of here" Lorenzo ordered.
"Not so fast, Alcazar. You're not going anywhere with my sister" Sonny warned, pulling out a gun.
"Sonny, we don't have to do it this way" Jason said, and then looked towards Courtney.
Courtney couldn't look at him, how could she? After what had happened a few days before, it was just too painful.
"Courtney, please come here. Lorenzo is dangerous, we don't want you around him" Jason said, holding his hand out.
"Excuse me?" She almost laughed. "How dare you two tell me what to do! I am staying right here. You two are the ones that need to leave NOW" Courtney yelled.
"Courtney, it's okay" Lorenzo cut in. "Corinthos, Morgan, obviously she doesn't want to see you two, leave now before this gets out of control"
Courtney couldn't believe this. Her own brother and her ex were trying to run her life again! Sonny had to be the worst. He was so bipolar it wasn't even funny. And Jason? How dare he do this...how could he have struck a deal with Ric Lansing to bring Lorenzo down. How could he? That was unforgivable.
"Jason, get out of my sight! I can't even look at you! I...I dont even know you anymore" Courtney's eyes became red and puffy.
"Courtney, what are you talking about?" Jason asked, confused.
"Dont play the dumbass with me! I overheard you talking to Ric a few days ago about bringing Lorenzo down and whoever else that was close to him! How could you do that, Jason? I know my brother is capable of this, but you?" Courtney had to ask herself aloud.
Lorenzo's heart was breaking, he hated seeing what Morgan did to her. He couldn't take it anymore and stepped in front of her.
"Morgan, get out of here now before you make it even worse, and take your boss with you" Lorenzo ordered one last time.
They finally agreed and left. Jason was speechless. Sonny, mad as hell, he had another plan in mind.
"I'm so sorry, Courtney. I'm sorry" Lorenzo hugged her tightly.
"It's okay" She wiped her eyes. "I want you to see your brother"
"Okay" he signaled for the car to be pulled around, and helped Courtney down from the Jet's steps.
"Lorenzo, I am fine, I don't want this to ruin your reunion with Luis" She said, now sitting in the limo.
"It won't and it hasn't. I understand Jason and Sonny will try to come between us, but that only makes it worst on their behave. Again I am sorry for what your going through. I am here for you, Courtney" Lorenzo reached out and placed both his hands on her face.
"Thank you, that means alot" Courtney answered, putting her hands on his arms.
At home
"Sage, are you home?" Lorenzo called out, as he and Courtney entered his house.
"Maybe she hasn't heard about your father yet" Courtney cut in.
"Perhaps not, as soon as she gets back, I will tell her. Right now, I need to find out where Luis is staying" Lorenzo paced around, hand on hip.
"Okay, I'll help you" Courtney offered.
"Courtney, thank you, but I'd preferred if you stayed here, in case Sage shows up." Lorenzo asked of her.
"Okay, I will, becareful" Courtney worried.
Lorenzo nodded and gave her a kiss goodbye.
Courtney still couldn't believe she was kissing Lorenzo Alcazar. And that LUIS ALCAZAR was alive. She thought to herself, "Was this a good thing?".