Chapter 7 The Deal

AN- hey guys, I'm sorry that this chapter took so long. I was busy with a lot of things. But I will finish this story, I hope. But right now I'm a very long way from the end. ENJOY!

Recap of last chapter:

Bill went up to Kong, "Where the hell have you been, huh?" Kong jumped on his arm screeching. "Damn that thing," Gail commented.

"Hey, calm down, calm down." Bill repeated with Kong wrapping around his neck. "Poor guy, looks like he's seen a ghost." Sam said. "It's alright" Bill kept saying, trying to calm him down.

Night cam all too quickly as I stood at the back of the boat and just looked out onto the water. It was so calm, so peaceful until I felt a presence behind me. I jumped as I turned around to see Tran smiling his big 'ol smile.

"What are you doing out here by yourself?" he asked.

"Well, that's a good question, I have no idea." I smiled and turned toward the water.

"Ok, something is up, I can see it in your face." He said seriously.

I sighed, "ever since we left, I've had this really bad feeling that something is going to happen. I mean when the alligator scene happened, I knew my feeling was right. And now I have that same feeling again. I don't know, I could be wrong though."

"Well I don't how to make this feeling of yours go away but I can assure you, as long as Bill and I are here, you'll be safe. I promise." He smiled and pulled me into a hug.

"Thanks" I said into his chest. He nodded and walked towards Cole and the gang playing cards.

After a couple more minutes of pondering, I turned and went to look for Sam. As I made my way to the kitchen where she was most likely at I hear a faint voice that sounded just like hers. I took a few closer steps and knowing me, I started to eavesdrop.

"What if Gail's right..." Laughter of Cole and the others faded out the conversation for a moment.

"She's wrong. And when Perrinia Immortals goes to product, you and I can cash in our stock options, and we'll rub their face in it." Jack said

"Stock options?" Sam questioned.

"I spoke to Mitchell; we're each giving you a half a point." I heard him take a drink.

Sam paused for a second, "I don't know what to say."

"Don't say anything, you deserve it." He started walking; I'm pretty sure towards Sam. "All this, wouldn't be possible without your work."

There was a long pause, "Sam I need your help on something."

"What is it Jack?" Sam asked.

"Well I really like Alex; I know you've noticed but uh… I don't know never mind." I heard him walking towards the door.

I took that opportunity to escape. I walked over to Cole and the guys. "Hey guys, mind if I join in?" I asked innocently. "Yea sure just grab some of Mitchell's cards." Ben laughed.

A couple of minutes later Bill came down, "Have you guys seen Jack?" we all nodded our heads. He made his way to the kitchen, and not a second later Bill walked out with Jack right behind him. I caught eyes with Jack, he smirked.

He's up to something, I can feel it.

"Sorry boys, I'm gonna go talk to Sam." I threw Ben my cards and walked over to the kitchen.

I knocked, "Hey," I smiled at Sam.

"Hey you, what's up?" she smiled back.

"Nothing much, what are you working on?" I asked.

"Oh you know business as usual. You know what I think Jack really likes you." She looked at me.

"What? What did he say to give you that idea, I mean I could tell somewhat that he was attracted to me, but really likes me?"

"Well we were talking for a while, mostly about business, and then he wanted my help for something. And I think he wanted me to help him to somehow get your attention, or affection." He hinted.

"He did not say that," she nodded her head yes. "Well then what should I do?" I asked.

"Well by the look on his face, he looked really determined, but if I were you, and might I add, I was in your position at one time, I would try and stay away from him as much as you can." She suggested.

"Hey, guys, we're comin in!" Cole and Ben yelled.

"What the…?" Sam said as Ben snuck up behind her. "What are you guys doing in here?" I asked.

"Well we saw Gail and Mitchell giving each other "the looks" so we decided to let them be alone and come bother you two!" Ben smiled.

"Hey Cole, can I talk to you for a second?" I turned to Cole. "Yea, sure" he replied.

We walked away from Ben and Sam, "Ok, I have a question," I looked at him seriously, "I hear your pretty close to Jack," I didn't even get to finish.

"If this is about Jack having a huge crush on you, it's true. To tell ya the truth, he can't stop talking about you. Some of it's kinda sexual though, I mean he doesn't talk about you like THAT a lot, he rarely says something like that. But yea, if I was you, I would try and stay away from him. UNLESS you have the same feelings for him." He looked at me.

"Well… I kinda do, but I'm not sure. I mean he's sweet and everything, but I can't help but wonder if he really is the guy he says he is. Like I wonder if I get in a relationship with him, will he turn out to be this horrible person or who he is right now."

"Like you have a real hard time trusting people?" he asked, I nodded my head yes. "Well all I know is that what Jack wants, Jack gets. And I'm not trying to make you scarred, but you should watch your back, me and Ben do and I'm sure Bill and Tran already got it, but you just be careful around him." He smiled. "Thanks," I smiled.

We walked back to Sam and Ben; it looked like they were having a fun chat. You could see Sam's face almost a crimson color. Cole and I looked at each other and laughed, "Alright guys, Gail and Mitchell have already gone to sleep, and I think I know what they're up to." Cole announced.

We all headed to our sleeping spots and made our beds. Not 5 minutes later, all of us were fast asleep, except for me. I stayed awake until I heard Jack walk down the ladder grab his stuff and make his bed. I waited about 15 minutes and then I looked up at him. He was fast asleep.

I quietly got up and slowly pulled out a chair and looked out onto the water. I don't know how, but gazing at the water always seems to calm me down. The way the water would hit the boat, that sound could put me asleep for ever. I dream that when I die, I wish to die near the ocean or a river. Every thing about being out in the jungle, being free, that's what's kept me goin all these years. Not that I am suicidal or anything but I live to see another sunrise and die to see another sun set. I closed my eyes and just listened to all of the sounds of the jungle. I was so focused I didn't hear footsteps coming from behind me.

A hand suddenly clasp around my mouth, I would have to say I jumped about 3 feet in the air. "It's okay, it's just me" someone whispered in my ear. I could tell just from the scent of him that it was Jack.

I looked at him "Jack you nearly scared me to death." I whispered harshly at him.

He took a seat next to me. "I know, I'm sorry." He paused and looked out to the river. I couldn't help but stare at him out of the corner of my eye.

"Alex, I know what I did the other night to you was really wrong of me and I would like to apologize to you. And I want to let you know that I really do care for you, in more ways than you know. And I hope you feel the same way about me." He looked into my eyes.

"Jack, first off, I accept your apology. Second, I don't get the feeling that I really know you." I said softly.

"Well let me show you who I really am." He reached up to grab my face and he pulled me to him. Our lips met, and his were surprisingly gentle. He opened his mouth, hinting that I make the first move. Well as you can guess I took it. I slipped my tongue into his mouth; I could tell that he was smiling.

He soon reached my lower back and sort of pulled me towards him. On instinct, I got up and moved to straddle him. I wrapped both of my arms around him and began to push my hips against his. I heard him groan in between breaths. It didn't take long for me to feel his hardness becoming more and more noticeable.

"Let's wait for a better time to do this," he said letting me stand up. "Good night Alex, sweet dreams."

I nodded, "you too." As you can guess I had very sweet dreams.

But what I didn't know was that Jack made a deal with Bill that would change everyone's lives forever…

AN: Ahh! Next chapter is where it really starts getting interesting! Please review!