A/N: Hi guys, I know this chapter is pretty short, but I wanted to at least put a little more up before I get wrapped up in studying for finals. Look on the brightside, once I'm out for summer, I'll have more time to write and update. Won't that be a loevly change from my monthy postings? Please read and review, I really truly do appreciate it! Much love to my faithful and patient fans.

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Chapter 6:

Courtney's silence seemed to speak volumes to him as he retracted his hold on her and backed away. "Jason," she tried to explain her reaction but he raised a shaking hand to silence her.

"No, it's okay…It was stupid of me to think you would've waited…that you would have held on this long…" Courtney tried to speak again. "I'm sorry…I shouldn't have said anything…I'll…just-um-go…"

"Jason!" Courtney raised her voice to reach him as his hand fell upon the doorknob. His head drooped and his shoulders sagged. He had so hoped to make a clean getaway after this mortification. Slowly, reluctantly, he turned back to her, his eyes filled with heartbreak and sadness. "You know, you should really let a girl talk before you jump to conclusions." She sounded out of breath and her face was scrunched up in pain as she flopped back down onto her pillows. Jason went to her and help her resettle herself, frowning as she hissed through her teeth as waves of pain washed across her abdomen.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have upset. Monica said I shouldn't make you move." He spoke quickly, hiding the shaking in his voice. Her breathy statement had sparked a glimmer a hope within him. Maybe he had jumped to conclusions after all?

"Jase-," She began, laying her hand over his as he leaned over her on the bed. His eyes softened as he looked down upon her as they always did for her. "You caught me off guard. Surprised me, that's all. I just never expected to hear those words from you again…not after I ran out on you."

"You had every reason to. My life is dangerous."

"It is. But my love for you should've been strong enough to see past that. I took the easy out, Jason, and I broke both of our hearts in the process."

"It's okay…"

"No, it isn't. Jason," she reached up and touched his cheek again. "I-aghhh…" she bent forward, clutching her side in pain. Her breath became gaspy and short.

"Courtney?" Jason frowned in concern, holding her upright as she groaned. She pulled her arm away and it was covered in blood. "Courtney!" He exclaimed. "Oh my God! Oh God, this is all my fault." In his mind he was frantically searching for what to do. It was obvious, but his brain wouldn't think properly. "Monica!" He dashed for the door. "I'm gonna get Monica, hang on, Courtney, I'll be right back." He threw himself headlong into the corridor, shouting his mother's name.

A few seconds later, Monica, Jason, and two other doctors flooded into the room. "Jason. Get out. You can't be in here right now."

"But-."

"Go! I'll handle this! I'll come get you when we figure out what happened." Reluctantly, Jason followed his mother's orders and backed out of the room calling a final 'be strong' to Courtney before shutting the door.

He backed out of the door and straight into an apprehensive Carly and Co. Carly spun him and grasped his shoulders tightly. "What happened!"

"We were talking, she sat upright too fast, then she just kind of, I don't but she's bleeding…" His abridged version, told to protect his heart from the words he'd said to her; his admission of love.

"Oh my god…" Carly breathed, flopping into a chair and covering her face with her hands.

"I second your 'oh my god' and raise a 'Jesus Christ'." Mike quipped, following suite.

TO BE CONTINUED:

A/N: I know I left you hanging again, but that's all I've got as of right now. Review and let me know how you want things to turn out. Jason or Jax? Life or Death (due to complications w/ her injury)? I'd love to hear any ideaS/ suggestions that you have, otherwise this fic is almost over 'cuz I've got very little left to write about if Court lives. Trust me, i already know who she's endng up with. But you don't. Who do yopu think it'll be? dumdumDUMM hahaha...(Sorry, it's late and I'm a little bit crazy. Aren't we all?)