The Force of Attraction

I do not own the TV shows 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 6: Charlie's Dream and Don's feelings

"Jackie…. I love you!" Charlie yelled as Jackie was walking away. She turned toward him and walked back.

"I don't love you Charlie. You're just a geek who tutored me. You thought I liked you. HA. I could never like someone like you. Now someone like Colby or, Don, now there is a man, not a boy." Jackie laughed and walked away.

Charlie woke up drenched in sweat. He rubbed his forehead. The scene between Don and Jackie was replaying in his head. The rationale side of him knew he was overreacting. It was nothing, but deep down it had bothered him. Charlie laid his head back and tried to go back to sleep.

Don was in his apartment going over what his father had insinuated. He did not like Jackie. How could he? Sure she was good looking, but that was it. Don knew what Alan had said should not bother him. It was stupid to be stuck on such a stupid thing. He figured he was trying to stay distracted from the case.

The next day Charlie decided to distract himself by helping Don with his case. He met Don at the office, "He Don, I think I have figured out a way to track another suspect." Charlie went over his plan. Don told Charlie to do what he could. Charlie gathered up his stuff and headed to his office at the school.

"How's it going Lee?" Jackie asked as she walked into the room. She got near the desk and jumped. She was not sitting on the desk right next to Charlie.

Charlie a little startled responded, "I came up with new idea to narrow down the list of suspects. How are you holding up? How's your son?" Charlie could feel his heart pounding and blood boiling.

"Jay is good. He is in school right now. I have to pick him up at 3pm. I am on a break between classes. I'm fine. I am just trying to put everything from my mind. My dad says not to worry, but I can't help it." Jackie kept looking at Charlie. Amita had told her what happened. She should be making her move, but for some reason she was hesitating.

Charlie looked up at Jackie. He looked her up and down, "I'm glad to hear that." Charlie leaned over Jackie to grab his cup of coffee. As he leaned over her, his heart began to pound faster. He looked up at her.

Jackie met Charlie's gaze. She leaned her head down. They were inches from a long awaited kiss, when Larry walked in. He asked for Charlie's presence. Charlie bid Jackie a farewell and walked away.

"Damn." Jackie said under her breath. Just then Don walked in.

"Charlie, you done yet. Oh hey Jackie. Sorry I thought Charlie was here."

Jackie looked up at Don, "He stepped out for a minute. He will be right back. Sow how was the me? I see my team beat your teams ass." Jackie laughed.

Don smirked, "Has anyone ever told you, you are annoying at sometimes. That game was a mistake. The usher made a bad call." He stepped into the room and was walking toward Jackie. He stopped a feet from her. He leaned against a table.

"All the time. I find is a charming trait of mine. Just like you I look for people's reactions. Everyone has a button to push. Yours is your lack of ability to pick a good baseball team." Jackie was smiling now. She loved to mess with people. It was a huge turn off and the reason she did not have many friends, but its how she grew up. If anyone thought she was bad, they should meet her parents.

Don shook his head, "Your team go lucky. It won't happen again. I tell you what let's change the subject. What are you studying?"

Jackie was fine with the subject change, "Psychology." She saw Don laugh, "Yes I know, go figure. I want to a marriage and family counselor. I figure someone can benefit from my screwed up life."

"Screwed up life? No offense you have a mother, whom is alive, three older brothers, and a nice house. What could be wrong." Don was curious.

Jackie giggled, she started to speak before even thinking. She was staring off into space, " My dad is a workaholic. My brothers are never around and my mother is a drunk. The best part is my son and friendship with Amita." Jackie looked at Don, "I would love to have your life."

Don was curious about the son remark, but thought twice before asking, "It has its moments. You a big sports fan?" Don asked seeing that she did not really want to talk about her life any more.

"Of course. I was like another son. My mom was never around so if my dad wanted to take my brothers out, I had to come along. Football and Baseball are my favorites. I love to run, and play basketball. I used to play in little league baseball. What about you?"

Don and Jackie talked about sports and other interests they had for a while, when Charlie walked back in.

"Hey Don. I did not know you were here." He walked to his computer to check the results, "The results are in."

"That's my cue. I have to go. Bye Don, talk to you later Charlie." Jackie got off the table and walked toward the door.

Don spoke without thinking, "Hey Jackie there is a baseball game on tonight. Want to come over and watch?"

"See you at 7pm" Jackie walked out the door. No one noticed the look on Charlie's face.

As Jackie walked down the hall, she felt someone grab her arm. "How can you do that to Charlie?!"

TO BE CONTINUED…

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