4. John B and Sarah had returned a few months ago, and things were getting back to normal. Kiara found herself pulling up to the Chateau late one night. All the lights were off, and regret started filling her stomach. She hadn't texted anyone to make sure people were actually here.

Jumping out of her car, she saw the lights in the backyard on, followed by the sound of music. Rounding the corner, she saw JJ leaning back with his eyes closed in the hot tub, a smile appeared on her face.

"Kie, you here to finally get in the Cats Ass?" He asked motioning for her to join him. Thinking it over, it was cold outside finally, she began to strip into her bra and panties. Rolling her eyes as JJ's jaw literally dropped.

"What, never seen a girl in underwear before?"

"Not looking like that…" His voice trailed off, turning his eyes away. Kie slid into the seat next to him. She closed her eyes relaxing into the water.

"Cats Ass, am I right?" Playful voice back.

"It is pretty great." Kiara spoke, but her mind had been taken up with thoughts of JJ for weeks, and this was the first time they were alone together since the Boneyard.

"How many girls have you brought to your hot tub?" Kie pinched herself under the water for being dumb and sounding like a jealous girl.

"This is OUR hot tub not mine Kie, and I wouldn't bring anyone here." JJ spoke softly, glancing up at Kiara. He continued.

"Why, did you have a guy you wanted to bring here, I mean…if you want you can do that."

"What, no JJ. I wouldn't bring anyone here either." After a while, the silence began to bother her.

"So, where is everyone?" She asked

"What, you can't stand being alone with me now?" JJ said very seriously.

"JJ, no of course not. I was kind of hoping no one else was here, I just feel like I haven't seen you in a while." JJ softened up.

"Well, I was about to go watch a movie on the couch, did you want to join me?" His voice was light and hopeful.

"Yeah, that'd be great, but can I borrow some clothes?" She did not need to borrow anything, she just wanted to where his oversized clothing and be able to smell him on her.

"Yeah, of course." Then JJ was jumping out of the hot tub and running into the house. Quickly she followed, shivering from the cold wind on her skin.

She ran into the bathroom and bumped into a warm body. Glancing at him, she saw JJ was wearing only a pair of dark gray sweatpants and nothing else. Kiara could not tear her eyes off him, until JJ opened his mouth.

"Excuse me, I am not a piece of meat for you to ogle at Kiara." He gave her a dramatic angry look, followed with a smile and wink. He went into the bedroom and came back with her favorite sweatshirt and a black pair of basketball shorts, tossing them at her.

"Thanks." She quickly shut the door in his face, kicking herself for being distracted by him so easily. She changed and came out to see him laying on the pull out in just the sweatpants. Cursing herself for agreeing to watch a movie, this was going to be a long night. She sat on the couch, as far away as possible.

JJ couldn't help but watch her, instead of the movie. It wasn't right how good she could look in his baggy clothes. Watching as she bit her lower lip when trying not to laugh loudly ay something on the screen, or how as she got more comfortable, she moved from the edge until she was inches away from him. He was requiring a lot of self-control to not lean over and play with the curly hair falling in every direction.

Kiara fell asleep, as she dozed off her head landed on JJ's shoulder. Smiling, he played with her hair subconsciously for the remainder of the movie. HE did not want her to stay out on the pull-out, wanting to make sure she was comfortable. He picked her up and headed toward the bedroom door. He laid her down on the bed and tucked her in the old comforter, placing a gentle kiss to her forehead, he left the room and closed the door behind him.

Hours had passed when Kiara woke up, searching her surroundings, she remembered watching tv on the couch with JJ. Looking around the room she realized she was in his bed, with him nowhere in sight. Curious, she jumped out of the bed and tip toed into the living room. JJ laid on the pull-out with no blankets on him, shivering in his sleep. Inching closer she watche das his eyes darted from behind closed lids, his voice barely above a whisper, but clear he was scared.

"Stop…no…please don't…stop….dad please." Unable to listen to anymore, she gently shook his shoulder.

"JJ, wake up...JJ you're having a nightmare." Hids eyes flew open and he gasped for air, hands going to his throat. Kiara gently rana soothing arm up and down his arm.

"I…I am sorry." He spoke softly, embarrassed, turning his back to her.

"It's okay JJ, you're okay…I'm here…I'm not going anywhere." Gently she drew corcles on his back with the tips of her fingers. Slowly he turned towards her, sitting up. She cupped his cheek, wiping away a couple tears. He wouldn't meet her eyes, but turned into the gentle touch.

"I am sorry about that, the uh…the nightmare, did I wake you?" Worry set on his face.

"No, I needed some water, and didn't know where you were." Moving her hand fro his cheek, she rested it on his shoulder.

"You're okay?" Blue eyes bore into hers.

"Yes, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine, thanks for waking me…it just felt so real…" His voice trailed off as his hand went back to his throat.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Kiara watched as he struggled with what he wants to say. She continued, stroking his arm again.

"I want to hear about it, if you want to me to know." She gave him a reassuring smile.

"I…uh… it's a reoccurring one, you woke me up as he chokes me, it just feels so real…"He hesitated before continuing.

"Probably because it has happened before." His voice was small, he refused to meet her eyes.

"JJ…"

"No Kie, it's okay, just the hand I was dealt." His voice was lighthearted but it didn't meet his eyes.

"JJ, you deserve so much more than what you've been dealt. You have such a big caring heart. We all love you, I..I-" Kiara was cut short by big arms coming around her, holding onto her desperately.

"Thank you Kie…" He spoke into her hair. She stood up and grabbed his hand and headed towards the bedroom door. JJ followed, a confused look on his face. Once inside, she sat on the bed pulling him closer.

"Kie..what are you doing" He stayed standing.

"I can't sleep, will you just lay with me?" He nodded and sat on the edge of the bed, while she scooted closer to the wall. She laid facing him, he quickly followed suit. He slowly moved his hand to find her own, intertwining their fingers. She rolled over so her back was against him, not letting his hand go. Hesitating, he used his other arm to wrap around her waist, pulling her impossibly closer. Placing a gentle kiss to her cheek, they both drifted back to sleep.

When Kiara woke the next time, sunlight came pouring into the room. Immediately she missed the warmth from JJ, noticing he was gone. She walked out into the kitchen and saw JJ cooking something, dancing to the music blasting through the house. Noticing her,

"Pancake?" he shouted from across the room. Nodding, she watched him, dancing around like a different person from the night before. She wanted to bring it up but was worried he would turn her away.

So just like every moment they shared before, they didn't discuss it.