Chapter 10

It was a cool autumn evening, late September, early October, to be exact. There was a slight breeze as the three walked towards Courtney's apartment.

Cali had ended up in Jason's arms complaining that she was tired and wanted to be carried. Jason not knowing how far Courtney's place was had scooped the little girl up, who currently had her head rested against his shoulder, and was fast asleep as a light snore was released from her mouth every now and then.

As the three walked along no one would have known that Jason was only walking them home, they looked like a little family just taking an evening stroll.

Courtney looked up at Jason, and Cali. Cali was a very sweet girl, but she never really took to anyone like she had Jase, or Carly and Sonny for that matter. She just seemed so comfortable with all of them. The only person other than herself that Cali allowed to pick her up was Kyle, yet in a day, Jason had made her feel comfortable enough to fall asleep in his arms. Courtney had to smile at this, and just at Jason in general.

Jason felt her eyes on him, he wasn't sure why but he like d it, he also liked the feel of Cali in his arms, which was one of the reasons he had picked her up when she asked.

Jason looked over at Courtney, causing her to look away. Jason just couldn't take his eyes off her, she was beautiful, and he wanted to know more about her. Yet when he looked at her, she seemed so familiar, like he had met her before, but that wasn't possible.

They came to a stop in front of Courtney's building. They turned to face each other, Jason still holding Cali as they looked at each other. Courtney went into take Cali from him never breaking eye contact with him.

Jason saw Courtney lean in to get her daughter, and he couldn't resist, he had to do it. So he did. He dipped his head down, and just as she took Cali from his arms he reached for her placing one of his hands on the small of her back, and their lips connected, in a soft, sweet kiss.

Jason slowly pulled back and looked at her, he still had a hand resting on the small of her back. He had enjoyed that; he had enjoyed it too much for something he probably shouldn't have done.

"I'm sorry," Jason spoke as he removed his from her, "I shouldn't have done that."

Courtney was unsure of what to say. She hadn't really expected. Hell, she had just met the man, and he had kissed her. Funny thing was, even if she didn't fully realize it yet, she had enjoyed kissing him.

"It's ok," Courtney whispered, as she took a step back from the man before her.

They stood in silence for some time, neither really sure what to say as they stared deep into the others eyes. The snoring of thee little girl brought both from their penetrating stares, as she mumbled something about ice cream. Courtney looked down at her daughter, as Jason's eyes followed.

"I should get her to bed," Courtney said softly as she turned to go inside.

"Night Courtney," Jason said as she walked in the door to the building.

Courtney turned around and looked at him, as she held the door open with her hip.

"Night Jase," Courtney spoke as she turned and walked inside.

Jason watched her disappear into the building. He wasn't sure why he hadn't walk away. He just couldn't tear his eyes away from the spot where Courtney had just been, and it confused him to no end. Giving a slight shake of his head, Jason turned and walked away. He couldn't get a woman he had known for less than a day out of his head, but had he only known for that day?

-.-

The woman stood on the docks wrapped in a light jacket. A slight breeze coming across caused her to pull her coat tighter as she wrapped her arms around herself to keep warm. She looked around still not seeing the person she was meeting she turned and began to walk off the docks.

"What do you want," a man spoke in a slightly annoyed fashion

"Took you long enough," the woman spoke.

"I shouldn't have even come," the man spoke coldly as he looked at the woman before him.

"Well you're lucky you did," the woman said, "I can't do it."

"Can't do what," the man asked.

"I can't lie to him," She replied.

"Why," He said as he studied her.

"Because I can't, I…I'm…" the woman said with a shaky voice.

"You're falling for him," He said receiving a nod from the woman before him.

She looked up at him and saw the frustration etched in his features. She hadn't meant to do it just sort of happened.

"You asked for this. You said you wanted to do it," He spoke slightly angry that she would pull something like this.

"I don't know if I can," She said slightly shaken at his anger.

"You can, and will. You need to get back before he notices you are gone."

She turned to leave at his words and only stopped when he spoke again.

"We can't be seen together, so don't call again until it's done."

She continued to walk off the docks after giving the man a slight shake of her head letting him know she understood. Never turning back to look at him, she left the man alone where he stood.