"Catherine?"
"Yeah, Sara?"
"I wanted to talk to you..."
"Oh. Okay..."
"... about Gil."
"Oh. What... what about Gil?"
"I just wanted to let you know, that... nothing's going on between us..."
"Well... why would I think that?"
"Because it seems every time I come around you two, you always seem to get uncomfortable."
"Answer this... did you two ever go out? Once? Just once? As a date, not a breakfast or a dinner. Has Gil ever called it a date?"
"No..."
"Good." Catherine turned around and walked in Gil's office, leaving Sara standing alone in the hallway. Gil looked up from his work and smiled. Catherine sat across from him and stared at him.
"Do you want her?"
"What?"
"You know who. Do you like her?"
"Catherine... I don't know who you're talking about..."
"Look at me and tell me you don't have a thing for her..." Gil suddenly realized who she was talking about and looked away. Catherine shook her head and held back the tears. She got up and left. Gil looked back up and she was gone. He ran in the hall, but Catherine was no where to be seen. Catherine walked infront of the breakroom on her way to the door. Sara got up and leaned against the doorframe.
"Hey Cath... what's wrong? He showed you his bugs, huh?" Catherine turned around and walked up to Sara.
"You want him? You can have him..."
"What?"
"You know what. You knew this whole time. You know, you probably don't even feel sorry for me, but... that's just you. So... he's all yours..." Catherine ran out of the lab. By the time Gil had ran past Sara, and out into the parking lot, she was gone.
Later that night, Gil sighed as he realized Catherine was there. He couldn't believe he didn't answer her. He shouldn't of even had to think about what she asked him. He should've been able to tell her up straight. He could never love Sara. As a friend, yes. As a girlfriend, no.
Catherine passed her friends backstage and weakly smiled at all of them. They knew something was wrong, but they couldn't figure out what. She sat in her chair and looked in the mirror. All the make up she had on that day was messed up and running down her face. If she couldn't be with Gil, the only other home she had was her job. She walked out on stage and stopped suddenly as she saw Gil sitting in the same chair as he sat when they first saw each other. She smiled and quickly did her dance. She practically ran backstage and sat in her chair. She was taking off all the make up when she felt two arms wrap around her stomach.
"I'm sorry..."
"Huh?" Catherine turned around and came face to face with the man she loved.
"The reason I didn't answer you right away was because I was thinking of how much I care about you and only you. I would never do anything to hurt you and I..." Catherine got up from her chair and pushed Gil against the wall closest to her chair. He smirked and played along. "I guess I should say sorry more often, huh?" Catherine giggled through her tears and kissed him. Everyone stopped what they were doing and watched. No one could get rid of the smiles that were forming on their faces.
"Catherine..." Gil broke away and pointed behind her. Her eyes grew wide as she watched Eddie push and shove his way through crowds of people to get to Catherine's dressing room. She went back to kissing Gil and didn't stop until Eddie had walked past them. "We better get out of here..." Gil took Catherine's hand and ran for the door. Eddie was just coming out of Catherine's dressing room when he saw a familiar blonde run out of the door. They ran to Gil's car and stopped. She pushed him against his door and hugged him.
"What was that for?"
"Because..."
"Just because?" She smiled and kissed him.
"Get us out of here..." He nodded his head and they drove back to his place. "I've missed this place so much. Sad thing, I've only been away from it for a few hours..." Gil smiled and walked in the kitchen.
"You hungry?"
"Starving..."
"Good. I'll cook us something..." Catherine walked around and spotted his radio. She smiled and walked over to it.
I think I've already lost you
I think you're already gone
I think I'm finally scared now
You think I'm weak - but I think you're wrong
I think you're already leaving
Feels like your hand is on the door
I thought this place was an empire
But now I'm relaxed - I can't be sure
Gil walked out of the kitchen and smiled as he heard the song. He walked up behind Catherine and whispered in her ear. "Wanna dance?" She turned around and smiled.
"I thought you'd never ask..." He led her away from the radio and stood in the middle of the living room. She rested her head on his chest and slowly moved to the music.
I think you're so mean - I think we should try
I think I could need - this in my life
I think I'm just scared - I think too much
I know this is wrong it's a problem I'm dealing
"Hmm... I've always loved this song..." Catherine said softly. He kissed the top of her head and pulled her closer.
"Well it's OUR song now..."
If you're gone - maybe it's time to go home
There's an awful lot of breathing room
But I can hardly move
If you're gone - baby you need to come home
Cuz there's a little bit of something me
In everything in you
"I didn't get a chance to say thanks..."
"For what?"
"For covering me back at Alison's place..."
I bet you're hard to get over
I bet the room just won't shine
I bet my hands I can stay here
I bet you need - more than you mind
"You don't need to say anything... I did it because I care..."
"But you didn't have to do it..."
"But I did..."
I think you're so mean - I think we should try
I think I could need - this in my life
I think I'm just scared - that I know too much
I can't relate and that's a problem I'm feeling
"Cath?"
"Hmm?"
"I gotta tell you something..."
"You know you can tell me anything..." He smiled and kissed her softly. She giggled into the kiss when she felt his hands travel further down her back.
If you're gone - maybe it's time to go home
There's an awful lot of breathing room
But I can hardly move
If you're gone - baby you need to come home
Cuz there's a little bit of something me
In everything in you
"I love you... I really do, Catherine. I love you." Catherine smiled through her tears, which seemed to be happening a lot that night, and kiss him again. He backed up, with Catherine still in his embrace, and started walking towards his room. She shut the door once they were both in the room, and the next thing she knew, Gil pinned her to the door.
"Gil... I've gotta tell you something too..." He kissed her cheek and smiled.
"Well say it..."
"Not until you tell me again..."
"I love you." She smiled and leaned her head against the door.
"I love you, too." He went to kiss her, but she pushed him back on the bed.
"What are you doing?" He said with a smirk. She walked over and sat on top of him.
"Says the one who pinned his girlfriend to his bedroom door." Catherine said giggling.
Hehe! TBC! Oh. The song is, If You're Gone by Matchbox 20. MUAHA. (: Thanks for the reviews, you guys! I can't believe you're actually reading it. LOL (: Thanks!