-1Chapter 6
Jack and Audrey had been in the car for nearly 20 minutes, neither of them had spoken a word. Audrey's mind was too wrapped up in trying to work out where Jack was taking her whereas Jack's mind was somewhere else. He was thinking if this had been a good idea. He was back where he started from. Jack knew being with Audrey would only out her at more of a risk. But he caught himself, No. He did deserve this. He had been waiting nearly 3 years for them to be together and now they were, he wasn't going to let her slip again. He would protect her from anything. Especially this Luke guy, if he did anything to hurt Audrey, Jack swore to himself that he would kill him. Packing his thoughts away, he turned and looked at Audrey. She was sitting there in her cream silk blouse and a short black skirt which was around her thigh. He couldn't help but smile, she looked like a curious three year old on an adventure. Jack knew that she was trying to figure out where they were going. Just as he was about to return his eyes to the road, Audrey caught him gazing at her and smiling.
"What?" she said innocently, "why are you smiling?"
"Hmm, nothing, don't worry."
He turned back to face the road and she did the same. But he found himself mesmerized by her yet again. She saw him and smiled.
"Jack! What are you looking at? Have i got something on my face? Because you seem to keep looking at me and smiling like a school boy." she teased.
"I'm smiling because i'm looking at the most beautiful woman i've ever seen, who is trying to work out where her boyfriend is taking her."
This caused Audrey to smile. He always knew that to say, and she loved it when he referred to himself as being her boyfriend.
"Mhmm, I bet, What are you after?" She joked, with a mischievous twinkle in her eye.
"Nothing!" he exclaimed a little too innocently.
Audrey laughed "Your lying" she said and then a cruel idea popped into her head. While they were waiting for the traffic lights to change to green. Audrey lent over, kissing Jack's neck and whispered seductively into his ear "you just wait till i get you home".
She lent back and enjoyed the expression that crossed Jack's face.
Finding his voice Jack muttered "Why don't we skip dinner and go straight to my place?"
Before Audrey could answer, Jack's stomach protested loudly with another growl.
Laughing Audrey said I think you better eat first and then maybe if you are good. I'll come back to your flat."
She winked at him, making him smile.
"I better be good then. We're coming up to the restaurant now."
Audrey turned her head and stared out the window.
"Jack.." was all she could say.
He smiled knowing that he had picked the right place.
It was the first restaurant Jack had taken her to, while they were in L.A. Before he had to disappear, before their lives became complicated.
Jack pulled up in the car park and helped Audrey out of the car. She stood there gazing at the place, remembering the memories. Jack went up behind her, he could smell her scent and it drove him wild. Jack slithered his arm around her waist "surprise" he whispered in her ear. "I love you so much" he added while kissing her neck. She turned around into Jack's arms.
"You remembered?" she asked
"How could i forget?"
Audrey was speechless. She didn't know what to say. "Jack its amazing, your amazing and i love you" She reached up to kiss him and he returned the kiss. The kiss was fueled with passion. Jack was so overwhelmed he found himself pushing Audrey against the car, at which Audrey moaned quietly. This only spurred him on more. Audrey reluctantly broke the kiss.
"Come on we better go in before we get carried away".
Knowing that they could continue this later, Jack followed Audrey into the restaurant.
"Good evening sir, how can i help you?" the waiter asked.
"I've got a table reserved under the name of Bauer, B-A-U-E-R" Jack replied.
"Right this way Mr Bauer" The waiter said taking them to a booth in the far corner. "Can i take your coats Mr and Mrs Bauer?"
Both Audrey and Jack blushed. "Erm, we're not married, but sure" Jack answered taking off his and Audrey' s coats. Both of them unable to make eye contact.
"Oh Excuse me sir i only presumed."
"It's okay, don't worry" Jack replied.
The waiter went away then returning moments later with the menus. Jack looked over his menu at Audrey. She was beautiful she thought to himself. She could dress in anything and still look stunning in his eyes. Thats when Audrey looked up catching him gazing at her, lost in his own world.
"Hellooo, is anyone there??" Audrey teased while waving her hand in front of his face.
Jack jolted back to reality."Yeah i'm here" he whispered, moving even closer to her. Audrey knew what he was after and was happy to tease him. She smiled and winked at him invitingly. As jack was about to inch closer, the waiter interrupted "Can I take your order?"
Noticing by the look Jack gave him, he realized that the had interrupted something.
Audrey was the first to answer " Can i have the lamb and vegetables please?"
"Of course madame and for you sir" the waiter said now looking at Jack.
"I'll have the same and can we have a bottle of your finest champagne." Jack smiled.
"Yes sir. " The waiter turned on his heels and proceeded to the kitchen.
Seeing that they were alone, Jack inched forward but was stopped by Audrey's finger on his lips. " Behave Mr Bauer".
Jack pouted his lips causing her to laugh. "Alright, one kiss and thats it okay?"
Jack's face beamed with joy and triumph when their lips met. Jack was about to deepen the kiss but Audrey drew back sensing what he was about to do.
"So, what else did my father say?"
Drawing back to his side of the table he said " Not a lot he just told me about Luke"
"Jack, stop being so skeptical. What did he say?"
He was about to answer when he heard his name being called "Jack Bauer is that you?"
He scanned the room trying to locate the voice. "Jenny, how are you? Wow you look amazing." he answered, unaware of Audrey's eyes on him and Jenny.
"Thanks, I'm good. You don't look too bad yourself" she winked giving Jack a hug.
"Who is this then? " She asked eagerly looking at Audrey.
"Sorry, this is my frie..my girlfriend Audrey Raines" He said looking at Audrey who was smiling, when Jack called her his girlfriend. He continued "Audrey this is Jenny Evan".
Audrey hesitated then took Jenny's hand "Nice to meet you" she mumbled. She hated to admit it but she was starting to get jealous of this woman. Jack must of sensed that she was feeling a bit insecure because his hand came onto hers for support squeezing it gently.
"God, the last time i saw you was at that basket ball game. I woke up in the morning and you were gone just leaving me a note if i remember correctly?"
God if only the earth could absorb him now. Jack went crimson, out of the corner of his eye he saw Audrey looking at him. " Well, er, er i..I had to go on a business trip" He managed to stifle out. Hoping that she would leave it.
"Oh, really is that what happened with Lucy to?"
Oh Jesus, Jack thought, he felt his cheeks redden.
"I better be off. Jack it was good seeing you again" she turned, smiled at Audrey then walked off.
Jack had never been so embarrassed in his life. He couldn't bring himself to look at Audrey quite yet, as he slowly did he saw her raised eye brow. "So Lucy and Jenny mhmm".
"Yeah well, I..I..I'm sorry, i did try and date because i thought it would help me get over you quicker but it didn't. I missed you too much". His eyes begging for approval.
Audrey leaned in "good answer" she teased and then kissed him.
Relief spread across Jack's face, but also confusion. "What?" Audrey asked " You expected me to be angry didn't you".
"Well yeah, but i'm glad your not, I just want to be with you now" he stammered and it earned him another kiss.
Just then their food came along with the champagne. "To us" he said raising his glass, "to us" she repeated.
After they had eaten Jack paid for the meal and helped Audrey with her coat. He opened the door for her, placing his hand on the small of her back. His touch sent a chill down her spine.
"Thank you for a wonderful evening" she whispered to him, allowing him to help her into the car.
"Your welcome. Do you want to come back to my flat or do you want me to take you to the hotel?"
"No, i'll go with you" she replied "I just want to be with you tonight".
Jack smiled and kissed her on the forehead " I love you so much" he whimpered.
"I love you too Jack" she said nuzzling into his neck. They stayed like this for a couple of minutes. Then pulled away. Jack started the car and drove out onto the street towards his flat.
To be continued...