Authors Notes: Jason will not be leaving the business. As I said at the end of last chapter Sonny and Brenda will be coming back in a later chapter after Brenda gives birth. I am sorry it took so long but mid-terms came up, then getting used to all my new classes. Chapter 11 may take a while as well, due to some personal stuff.
Pairing: Jason/Elizabeth; Nikolas/Emily
Summary: Jason runs the business while he and Elizabeth move to the next level.
Disclaimer: I don't own General Hospital or its characters.
Rate: NC-17
Category: Romance
Timeframe: 1999
Things Change: The Next Level
Elizabeth woke up next to Jason smiling a little sad because she had lost Brenda. Sonny and Brenda wouldn't be back for at least seven months. Standing up she looked around Jason's room and at his clothing, if Jason was going to be in charge some things were going to have to change.
Putting her hands on her hips Elizabeth decided that it was going to be up to her to help Jason get prepared for his new position. He owned one tux and one business suit and if he was going to be in charge he couldn't go around in jeans and a t-shirt.
"Elizabeth," Jason said sleepy.
"Honey we need to talk about your wardrobe," Elizabeth said.
"What about it," Jason said sitting up.
"If you are going to be in charge you have dress like it," Elizabeth said.
"I know," Jason said.
"Come on get up we have alot shopping to do and not much time," Elizabeth said.
"Now," Jason said.
"Yes now," Elizabeth said.
Elizabeth pulled him out of bed and gave him a quick kiss as she went into his bathroom. They made a quick stop at her place so she could change. Jason decided that this was the second worse day of his life. The worse part was that tomorrow was The Nurses Ball. It usually was held on June 20 but Lucy's speaker couldn't make it until the 24, so they changed the date just for this year.
"How do I look," Jason said.
"Different, but good," Elizabeth said.
"I hate dressing like this," Jason said looking down at his clothing.
"It's not forever and you need people to take you seriously," Elizabeth said fixing his jacket.
"I know," Jason said kissing her softly.
Audrey was trying to be patient she really was. After she heard about the shooting she thought Elizabeth would dump him. But here they were at the Nurses Ball together, and they spent all day yesterday together. She had tried to keep an open mind about Jason. He did have so many good things about him. He had helped her in so many ways treated her so good but Audrey wouldn't allow Elizabeth to get hurt.
"Hey Em," Elizabeth said.
"I wish Brenda were here, she would have loved that skit," Emily said.
"She won't be gone forever," Elizabeth said.
"I know, it'll just be weird getting married without her," Emily said.
"We are going to have to set up some times so we can plan this wedding of yours," Elizabeth said.
Jason watched Elizabeth talk to Emily and still wondered how he could love her as much as he did. They'd known each other maybe six months in total but he was in love with her. He had felt a connection to her the moment he woke up.
AJ had come back the night before and was sitting with Nikolas. Emily had to introduce them because Jason had only met him once. AJ was only here for tonight then he would be returning since he was taking summer classes. AJ knew he wasn't ready to come home just yet, but someday he would be able to.
"That was fun," Elizabeth said.
"Yes it was dear," Audrey said.
"Gram what is it," Elizabeth said.
"Elizabeth you are 18 and a grown woman now," Audrey said.
"Yes," Elizabeth said.
"If you want to live here you can not see Jason Morgan," Audrey said.
"What," Elizabeth said.
"If you want to continue to see him you will not be living here," Audrey said.
"Gram," Elizabeth said.
"No I will not stand by and watch you throw your life away, but I will always be here," Audrey said.
Audrey kissed Elizabeth forehead and walked off. Elizabeth sunk into the couch closing her eyes, what was she going to do. She didn't want to give up Jason she loved him with all her heart and soul. Getting her jacket she started her way towards his Pen House.
Walking inside Harborview Towers she saw Jason's Pen House was in boxes, well not that many. Jason just owned enough to get by on. Walking up stairs she saw Jason had changed into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. She shook her head and smiled as she started her way inside.
"You moving," Elizabeth said.
"What are you doing here...are you okay," Jason asked.
"Gram refuses to allow me to see you if I live with her," Elizabeth said.
"So don't live with her," Jason said.
"Okay where will I live," Elizabeth said.
"With me," Jason said.
"Jason we've been dating maybe two months and just…became intimate," Elizabeth said.
"I want you to be the last thing I see at night and the first thing I see in the morning," Jason said.
"Don't you think we're rushing this," Elizabeth said.
"No I love you and if you want to wait that's fine but the offer is always open," Jason said.
Jason bent forward kissing her gently but it soon turned passionate. Picking her up, he pushed the clothing on the bed to the floor. Elizabeth quickly took off her pumps as Jason mouth went to work on her neck. Moving further up the bed he looked her in the eyes then kissed her once again.
Pulling at their clothing he savored the taste of her skin. He was intoxicated by her smell mesmerized by the silkiness of her skin. There was nothing about her that wasn't prefect in his opinion. Moving gently inside her, he smile against her skin as she gasped then moaned. But his favorite sound was the one she made when she reach her climax.
"Living with you could have its advantages," Elizabeth said snuggling closer.
"Does that mean you'll move in with me," Jason asked caressing her bare back.
"Are you sure you really want me," Elizabeth said.
"Yes I love you Elizabeth and I know we are meant to be together," Jason said.
"You don't believe in fate," Elizabeth said.
"No but I believe things happen for a reason, out of all the people in my hospital room why are you the only one I can remembering hearing," Jason said.
"Something can't be explained guess this is one of them," Elizabeth said.
By Sonny's orders Jason began to move into Pen House2 with Elizabeth. Jason decided to leave the pool table in his old home. Until Sonny and Brenda's return that would be the place he went when he needed to get away.
Looking around he liked the way she decorated. She didn't put up a lot of girly stuff which was nice in his opinion. He looked at the pictures she put up. One of them was Sonny and Brenda's wedding picture one was of them Sonny Brenda Nikolas Emily and Stone and Robin which was taken after the wedding. He smiled when he saw a picture of them.
"So what do you think," Elizabeth asked coming from the kitchen.
"It looks great," Jason said.
"Gram is not happy but I am," Elizabeth said kissing him gently.
"I have a meeting tomorrow so I'll be home late," Jason said undoing his tie.
"That's fine I have a dinner date with Emily and Nikolas," Elizabeth said.
"Wedding plans," Jason said.
"Yep, it'll be July soon, that only gives us three months," Elizabeth said.
"Don't worry I'm sure it will prefect," Jason said.
"Dinner is almost done," Elizabeth said.
"Good I'm starving," Jason said.
Jason straightened his tie stood up tall and waited for Sorel to join them. Johnny and Max just watched him and gave each other a look. They knew Jason would do a great job he was a fast learner and good at seeing right through people.
Sorel walked in giving Jason a look up and down. It was strange seeing Sonny Corinthos's enforcer in something besides jeans a t-shirt and his leather jacket. Jason walked towards him Johnny and Max stood behind him. All Sorel had to wonder was where was Sonny Corinthos?
"Where is Jason," Nikolas asked.
"A business meeting," Elizabeth said.
"So how is the living together," Emily asked.
"So far so good," Elizabeth said.
"I bet you two will get married in the next year," Emily said.
"Em, don't rush them," Nikolas said.
"Has Jason heard anything from Sonny," Emily asked.
"No," Elizabeth said.
"I hope Brenda and the baby are okay," Nikolas said.
"We all do Nik," Elizabeth said.
Jason knew he needed to do something Sorel was planning something and it was big. Jason looked at the picture of Sonny and Brenda wishing Sonny was here. He would know what to do Sonny always knew what to do. Jason stood up looking at himself shaking those thoughts out of his mind. He was in charge now he to figure this out.
Jason didn't realize how hard this would be taking over for Sonny. Taking charge but Jason knew he could do it, Sonny knew he could do it. Going over the numbers for the Casinos he put his thoughts on work.
"Hey," Elizabeth said.
"Sonny contacted me today," Jason said.
"Really are they okay," Elizabeth asked.
"They are safe and sound," Jason said.
"That's good, will he contact you again," Elizabeth asked.
"Yep but it might not be for a while," Jason said.
"I figure that much," Elizabeth said.
"So what are we doing for the forth of July," Jason asked.
"I was thinking we could go to the park," Elizabeth asked.
"You want to go to the Carnival don't you," Jason said.
"Yes," Elizabeth said.
"Okay," Jason kissing her softly.
Jason liked going out with Elizabeth because he got to get out of his work clothes and ride his bike. Jason watched as she rode the rides and played some of the games. He won her three stuffed animals a cheap ring and a poster. As they ate the junk food he could just see Sonny disapproving look as if he was there with them.
Sitting on the ground they looked up towards the sky he wrapped his arms her waist. He loved the way she felt in his arms. It didn't matter if they were hugging, kiss, or lying in bed he just loved having her in his arms. Elizabeth felt the same way for the first time in her life she felt safe and loved. It was strange considering what Jason did for a living.
"The fireworks are about to begin," Jason said against her ear.
"Hmmm I know," Elizabeth said closing here eyes.
"What did you do last Forth of July," Jason asked
"My parents went to this party and I stayed home, watched firework," Elizabeth said.
"Did you guys have stuff like this in your old city," Jason asked.
"No but people next door to us put off fireworks every year I watched from my window," Elizabeth said.
"And Sarah," Jason asked.
"She went with our parents," Elizabeth said.
Jason always hates when he heard things like that. He could never see how a parent could favor one child as much as they favored Sarah. Jason looked down and smiled at her when the Firework began. Her eyes were wide and she was in total awe. He loved seeing her so happy, and knowing he was helping make her this happy made him happy.
When the Fireworks ended you could hear all the ground groan. It made Jason sort of sad that he couldn't remember any of his Forth of July from when he was a kid. As everyone started to leave to go home it began to sprinkle. By the time they got home they were soaking wet and laughing.
"So how was your first Forth of July," Elizabeth said.
"It was good," Jason said.
"Did you have fun," Elizabeth asked.
"Until the rain started yes," Jason said.
"I think we need to get you out of those clothes before you get sick," Elizabeth said.
Jason gave her a smile, he knew she hadn't meant it that way. She looked at him and smiled as she saw the look in his eyes. Jason kissed her hard and demanding pulled her shirt above her head. Elizabeth made sure Jason's first Forth of July was one he never forgot.
Jason swore that if he was asked if blue was better than purple one more time he was going shoot someone. He would just be happy when October was here and Emily's wedding was over. Walking towards his Pen House he took a deep breath, Emily had been here all week so far.
"She's not in there Boss," Johnny said.
"Thank Johnny," Jason said.
Johnny smiled at Jason who walked inside and took off his jacket and loosened his tie. Elizabeth was on the couch and he could see the sad look on her face. She was holding the phone for dear life and had not even looked up when he entered. Jason walked towards her kissing the top of her head not getting a thing out of her.
"Baby what's wrong," Jason said.
"One of the worse thing that could happen is happening," Elizabeth said.
"What," Jason asked concerned.
"My parents are coming for a visit," Elizabeth said.
Next Part: Jason and Elizabeth have dinner with her parents, Sarah and Audrey.