By: HelenOfIllium

Disclaimer: Naughty Dog owns all Characters &

the Jak and Daxter games, not I!

Rated: M

Summary: My story takes place at the end of Jak 2 at the party...It hasn't quite gone into Jak 3 yet, but we'll see where it goes...Any who, the beginning chapters is mostly unabashed fluff with a few love scenes. The action will come soon, I think!

Chapter 1: The Party

The noise at the party was intoxicating, only adding to Jak's tipsiness. Without even realizing it, he had put his arm around Keira's shoulders, but once it was there, it felt all too right. She had grinned up at him and in turn, he had winked at her, taking another sip of his alcoholic beverage. The haze and the heat of the celebration were getting to both of them. If there was one thing Daxter could do right, it was throw one hell of a party.

Ever since he had defeated the Metal-head leader, Kor, everything had been a blur. Pats on the back from strangers, learning his confusing and life altering past, and coming up with more new questions all within one week was…well, distracting.

A light touch on his unarmored chest jogged Jak out of his thoughts, causing to look down at Keira, the culprit. Her eyes shone a bright green, reflecting the lights. He smiled down at her, breathing in her scent, her beauty. His facing inching closer to hers and Keira closed her eyes, as did Jak, their lips still edging nearer, until, of course Daxter's loud and high-pitched voice snapped them out of their lusty moment. Jak's eyes widened as he took the arm that had been around Keira and scratched the back of his head.

"I...uh, gotta… go talk to Torn," was Jak's only reply as he walked to the other side of the bar.

Keira stood there with a blank look until Tess came to her side and mischievously jabbed elbows with her.

"I saw that!" Tess teased.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Keira said, trying to avoid looking her in the eye and taking a large gulp of her drink.

"You are so busted!" the blonde girl squeaked. Keira looked up and hissed, "Shut up Tess!" She told a glance at Jak across the room, and was obviously evading her gaze. He was evidently embarrassed. Why would he be embarrassed? She thought to herself, I mean, I was there too, we both almost...kissed each other!

The music died down and Daxter's loud voice filled the room. Apparently very drunk, as he was swaying around more than walking, he began to speak, " Ladies, ladies, and all you other people: My buddy Jak here," the light went to Jak who, red-faced, gave a wave to the staring crowd, "Yeah him, beat the crap outta Kor, with my expert help...yup, see there's his fat head as proof," he pointed at the wall above to door, where sure enough the giant head of Metal-head leader hung.

Daxter continued, but Keira was no longer listening. Her eyes were glued to Jak.

Daxter finally finished with a 'toast' to Jak only for everyone to lift their drinks and dump them on Jak's yellow-green hair. Keira giggled at his shocked, and slightly angry, expression. His back was towards her as he shook his fist at Torn, who laughed at him.

Still holding her drink, she walked over to Jak, and motioned to Torn to keep quiet as she followed suit and emptied her cup on his head. Jak turned to face her as if ready to give her a right hook to the eye, but his face softened and turned a shade of pink when he circled around to see Keira with her hands on her hips, smirking.

"Ha-ha," he said sarcastically, rolling his eyes and sluicing the assorted liquors off of his face.

"I thought so," she answered with a laugh.

Then, he opened his mouth as if to say something, but then turned around acting like someone had been calling his name. Giving up, the saddened girl was about to walk away when Jak, blushing, turned back around and caught her arm.

"Keira, I, erm…" he looked down at his feet, as Keira looked at him questionably, waiting for him to finish. "Do you wanna, uh, go outside? Get some fresh air?"

Keira blinked, making sure she heard him right. "Yeah, I'd like that," she said as they picked their way through the crowd together. Once they were outside, Jak took a chance, grabbed her hand and led her towards the edge of the water. He sat down, dangling his feet and motioned for her to sit beside him. She did so and they enjoyed the silence together.

Keira's heart, not knowing what would happen next and already surprised at being alone with Jak, (finally) beat quickly within her chest.

"Jak?" the emerald-haired elf said, breaking the silence.

"Mmm?"

"Do you ever wish that things would just...go back the way they were?" She asked, already thinking that she knew the answer was, of course, yes.

"No," he said simply.

"No?" she said confused.

"Well, for one, as completely horrible as prison was, I got the ability to talk, and..." He dropped off.

"What?" She said leaning her head on his broad shoulder.

"I found out who I am," Jak paused for a second, gathering his thoughts, "I can't believe Samos knew and didn't tell me." At that, he looked down into Keira's eyes, searching for answers he knew she didn't have.

Keira reached her hand to his head and ran her hand through his long blonde and green hair. Then, simultaneously, they moved their faces close together and their lips met in a short, but electric kiss.

They broke apart with Jak's dark, alternate side wanting more, and Keira evidently wanting the same. They kissed again with an uninhibited fervor that had been building for year. They were no longer young, awkward teenagers, but their hormones were definitely still raging.

It was late, probably 2 or 3 in the morning when the party-goers began to filter out and say their drunken goodbyes. When Jak and Keira reentered the bar, they saw the sight of Daxter passed out haphazardly on the bar. Jak chuckled when he saw his furry, orange friend drooling, a bottle still in his paw. Keira was in the front of the bar helping Tess tidy up a bit.

Deciding it was probably time to head out, Jak went to pick up his friend and get ready to leave when Tess came and swooped Daxter up in her arms.

"I'll take him home with me!" she squealed. Jak didn't protest, either.

On her way out, Tess 'bumped' into Keira and winked, showing that she had Daxter in her arms. Keira smiled a silent thank you at Tess. Then she turned to Jak and bit her lip, thinking to herself what this night could develop into.

It was now only Jak and Keira left, and they walked hand in hand in silence to Jak's zoomer. The invitation for Keira to come along with Jak seemed as if it had been silently decided between the pair. They hopped on, Keira holding onto Jak's waist as he maneuvered through the city's streets. Jak was radiating heat compared to the chilly night, and Keira drank it in.

REWRITTEN! And hopefully improved.