The Force of Attraction

I do not own the TV show Numbe3rs or any of its characters, they belong to who ever has a legal right to claim them

Author's Note: I know many of you guys are fans of Charlie and Amita, I am too, but for the sake of my story I am creating a new character for him, so please don't be mad.

Chapter 5: Amita's Kiss

It took Charlie by surprise when Amita kissed him. He returned the kiss. When they finally pulled apart it was then Amita realized that Charlie and she could never be together. That kiss proved that it. She stood up and turned toward him.

"I'm sorry that never should have happened." She was about to say she was sorry, when Charlie interrupted her.

Charlie stood up and took her hands, "No, don't say that. Maybe I have been looking at the wrong woman. I think I have just been so focused on her, that I forgot about you. I did have feelings for you at one time, but then, well you know what happened."

Amita could not believe was Charlie saying that all he needed was a kiss in order to realize he liked her and not Jackie. That hope was dashed when she looked into his eyes. Amita could tell her wanted to believe that, but he was really just trying to forget about Jackie. She could not blame him.

Amita put a finger up to Charlie's mouth, "Please stop. I do have something to say. I'm sorry. I am the reason you and Jackie cannot be together. When I found out how you felt about her I told her. Then I asked her to stay away from you. I hated the fact that you loved her and not me. I'm very sorry."

Charlie was in shock once again. He sat back down. Amita said something else and then left. He did not hear her say got to Jackie; she wants to be with you too. Instead Charlie had zoned out.

In the course of a few hours Charlie had almost kissed the woman he loved, found out she had a son and had been raped, and Amita had kissed him and admitted to telling Jackie to stay away from him. However that was not what has bothering him the most. What was bothering was why Amita would have had to ask Jackie to stay away from him. She did not like him. Just then Don walked in.

"What's wrong man? You look like hell." Don grabbed a beer and sat down.

Charlie stood up and walked away. That's when the door bell rang. It was Jackie.

"Hey Don, can I come in?" Don moved out of the way. He motioned for Jackie to sit.

Don took a seat next to her, "Charlie is in the garage if you need to talk to him."

"Actually I came to see you. I have some information fro you. Something my dad might not have mentioned because he just would not have thought about it. I got a letter a few weeks ago from a man who is in prison. I testified and put him there. He used to be partners with my dad. He wrote to me and said he had big plans for revenge. That from behind bars he would find a way to put a stop to my dad and his company." Jackie handed Don the note.

Don looked it over, "We will look into it." That's when Alan walked in with popcorn and turned on the TV. It was a baseball game. The Yankee's versus the Red Sox. Jackie went to go leave when Don asked her to stay. She knew she should get back to her son, but something made her stay.

When Charlie walked in a few hours later it upset him to see Don and Jackie sitting so close. He had no idea she had been there. It upset Charlie that no one told him. It seemed as if Don and Jackie were flirting. Charlie took a seat in the chair next to his dad.

"What have I missed?"

Alan turned toward his son, "Nothing except those two fighting over the Red Sox and the Yankees'."

Jackie turned toward Charlie, "Hi Lee I did not see you walk in. why did not tell me your brother and I have a lot in common except for his bad taste in baseball teams." Jackie gave Don a little push.

When Don said something back and pushed her back Charlie decided to go upstairs to his room. Don and Jackie could both tell he was upset.

"I have to be going, but it was great watching the game with you. Tell Charlie I will talk to him later. Bye." Jackie left and then Alan turned toward Don.

"How could you do that to Charlie? You know how he feels about her?"

Don was taken aback, "First all we did was talk, and second I have no interest in her. Besides if Charlie really wanted her, why can't he just tell her."

Alan gave Don a 'did you really just ask that question' type of look, "You know how shy he is. He just does not want to get hurt Don."

"Well he has nothing to worry about because she is just a friend, not even she is the friend of a friend. The game is back on."

Alan turned away from Don and shook his head. Don might not have feelings for her, but he did feel something.

TO BE CONTINUED……

Author's note: I'm sorry I haven't written in a year. I do try, but its so hard with school. Please forgive me. However I hope you like this new chapter. Please review.