Slowly but surely we are getting closer to the kissing scene (: This whole episode is really hard to write actually. So many things are happening and so many emotions, fear about dying, Julia and Barbie not really having the time to discuss their "fight" but in crisis still working together. So yeah it was not easy but I tried my best!

Once again thank you Romantic in Denial, knuckles99heidi, yas-m, thank you guys for the reviews!

Someone better

(S01x05 – Part2/4)

Barbie was standing at one side of the bridge watching the swarm of people who gathered before the dome. They were happy and excited about the opportunity to finally see their families. It was only the sixth day since the dome came down but it seemed like forever. They went through already so much during the past week that their lives before the dome seemed to be like a completely different life. It was also the third day since the outbreak and since Barbie had seen Julia. She was avoiding him and frankly he had been avoiding everyone too. She was angry and pissed at him and she had every right to be. Still as he stood there with all the people around him he was looking around searching the mass for those red curls. And sure enough she was there. His heart skipped a bit at her sight and his eyes followed her every move, taking in her beautiful face. She was staring at the dome and at the people outside the dome looking for something… for someone.

Barbie sat his jaw. God was she beautiful. He almost forgot how much. He quickly looked her up and down to see if she was okay. She seemed to be healthy; no sign of the flu thank God. She was now talking with Linda and did not seem to notice him. Which was a good thing. They were after all bad for each other. At least he was bad for her. Throwing one last glance at her he turned back around to watch the people around the dome, making sure nothing went down the hill like it usually did in this damn town.

"Barbie." That voice… the sound of his name from those lips. Even though he did not see her for days it had exactly the same effect on him as it had the first time she called out for him. Though her voice was now more careful, less trusting. Still it did not change the fact his body reacting to her voice immediately. Slowly and carefully he turned around and walked up next to her all the way avoiding her eyes.

"Have you seen him?" The question was like a dagger to his heart. Of course she did not want to talk with him. She was only interested in one thing. "Peter." she added. Exactly… The dead husband was never leaving them alone.

"I know that nothing that I'm gonna say is gonna make up for the fact that I…" he trailed off his hands carefully hidden in his pockets before they on their own accord decided to reach out for her. He never had the right and he definitely did not have the right now to do that. "that I should have told you the truth sooner." Maybe they could however still talk this through now after a few days of separation. He would keep his distance if that was what she wanted but he wished they could part on good terms.

"You are right. But I don't blame you for my husband's bad decisions." That made him feel a bit better and he dared to hope they could after all talk it through. Maybe not right now, but after the Visitor's Day. "And if you really want to make it up to me, just keep an eye out for him." Finally their glance met but both of their eyes were carefully guarded not letting any emotions through.

Barbie nodded in agreement. He could keep an eye out for that guy, but he would never show up. He was about to ask her how she felt, to start a normal conversation but suddenly Julia bolted from his side. She ran towards the dome, her body vibrating tension. Surprised he turned the way she was heading to. There stood a woman waving to her with a sad smile. Barbie narrowed his eyes. She didn't seem to have any resemblance to Julia and was a bit too nervous. She definitely did not act like a family member but then who was she? The stranger showed Julia some kind of paper and a few minutes later Julia was already heading away from the dome. She seemed to be confused, lost and disappointed. As she got closer to him her eyes reflected hurt. Wait…Was she crying? Worry gripped his heart immediately.

"Hey, what's the matter?" He asked when she was next to him. He wasn't sure if she would actually stop or tell him anything. Not after the whole lying history but he was grateful when she did. She was staring ahead into space for a long moment before she finally let out a sigh.

"That was my sister-in-law." She said slowly.

"What did she say?" Barbie asked more worried about Julia than what that woman really said.

"She showed me a letter that she got from my husband. It said 'I know this is confusing but all I can say is sorry. Tell Julia she deserves better'." She said, her voice trembling just a bit, her eyes glittered with unshed tears and anger. "Guy didn't even have the balls to send his own Dear John letter." She added lifting her head just a bit to gather her pride before she walked away.

Barbie stared after her for once lost about what to do. He did not have the right to go after her, he hurt her just as Peter did and the guy was right for once. She deserved someone better. That however did not prevent him from wanting nothing else but go after her, take her in his arms and comfort her. He closed his eyes and made a fist in frustration. It was the right thing to do to let her walk away but it was fucking damn hard.

This was it for today. I hope you liked it! More is coming soon.