Can Only Be One Fairy Tale Ending

by FiireFlies

There's a new girl joining the team temporarily. Eric has a past with her wants to catch up. She gets in a mess when she starts seeing Ryan as well. She doesn't know what to do.

3. Chapter 3

"To Many Fairy Tale Endings..." Chapter 3

''I'm getting tired.''

''So am I. I'm gonna head to bed.''

''Well, goodnight.''

''You know, my bed is a lot more comfortable then the couch.''

''Are you bragging or are you inviting me in?'' Eric said.

''Oh hurry up!'' Eric got up from the couch and walked in. Celine was lying on her bed very seductively. On her side, one arm holding her hed up and one leg bent over the other. Eric smiled and Celine told him to 'come here' with her finger. Eric pointed a finger at himdelf like 'Who me?' and Celine sent a kiss. Eric stoped messing around and shut the door.

Eric woke up, alone in Celine's bed. He sat up and saw clothes scattered all over the floor and thought back to last night. A grin appeared on his face. He go toff the bed and foundhis boxers and pu tthem on. He heard a voince coming from Celine's bathroom. He opened the door and heard Celine singing an unfamiliar song.

'' 'In your strapless sundress,
Kickin' back, no stress,
As long as we was together,
'Cause we were feelin' young love,
And we couldn't get enough.
Baby, I could reminisce forever.

And now I'm like,
Hey, girl, don't you know I miss it,
And I wonder if you miss it too,
Never thought it would end 'til it did,
Now, I'm here and I can't stop thinkin' 'bout you.

I think about you in the summertime,
And all the good times we had, baby,
Been a few years and I can't deny,
The thought of you still makes me crazy,
I think about you in the summertime,
I'm sittin' here in the sun with you on my mind.
You are, my summertime.

Summer ended,
Winter started,
It got colder,
When we parted ways,
As the seasons change.
Winter melted,
Spring I felt it,
Summertime will never be the same,
My summertime.

I think about you in the summertime,
I think about you
And all the good times we had, baby,
We had baby
It's been a few years and I can't deny,
I can't deny
The thought of you still makes me crazy,
Makes me crazy
I think about you in the summertime,
I'm sittin' here in the sun with you on my mind.
On my mind,
My summertime.' ''

The song ended and the radio started babbling on about the weather. Eric heard the shower head shut off and he snuck out to the kitchen. a minute later, Celine walked in. She had a towel aroun dher hair and one around her body. She walked over to the coffee pot and poured herself some coffee. She took a sip and felt arms wrap around her and a head resting on the back of her neck. Eric was rocking her hips with his. She just simply stood there and smiled.

''You smell really good.'' Eric said in his sexy voice.

''Its coconut- cumber. A super expensive body wash the I got cheap because I know the owner of the store.''

''Coconut- cucumber?''

''Oh, yeah. Cucumber is very good for your skin; it softens it. And coconut butter is good for hydrating your skin.''

''Well I'm glad you use it.''

''Why?''

''Because I love touching soft, hydrated skin.'' Eric kissed her neck and he went down her back. Celine immediatly turned around and looked at him.

''It's your turn. We can't be late for work again.''

''Alright I'm going. But you can't even give me five minutes?''

''No, go.''

Celine brought her coffee into her bedroom and drank it while getting dressed. She was wearing a button down, cotton, cream colored blouse under a orange, white and black plaid sweater vest. She had on a pair on white, wide leg trousers and orange-metallic, pointy toe heels. She curled her hair and put in a messy ponytale with her bangs kissing her forehead. She grabbed her purse and sat down on a stool at the island and waited for Eric. Ten minutes wen tby and Eric finally immerged from the bedroom. He was wearing a suit today; grey dress pants, with a gold leather belt and grey jacket. He had a purple, button down shirt with the four top buttons undone.

''Very sexy,'' She smiled and pulled him into a kiss by his color. ''I've always wanted to do that.''

''I've always wanted that to happen to me.''

''Let's go now.''

''I got my keys...''

''And I've got mine.'' Celine and Eric walked ot their own cars. Eric's black Lincoln Mark LT was beside Celine's red storm metallic Mercedes-Benz SL600 Roadster.

''I feel like were M. & Ms. Smith.'' Celine yelled to Eric from inside her car, window rolled down.

''All were missing is a million dollar house. Million dollars worth of furniture. Million dollar cars. And million dollar salaries.'' He yelled back to Celine with his passenger side windo rolled down.

''Well were getting there.'' Celine backed up and roared down the street. She go tto the lab ten minutes before Eric and walked into the building. She walked threw the loby into the elevator and rode with elevator to her floor. The elevator stopped and Celine stepped out. SHe walked up ot the reception desk and signed her name and headed to the locker room to drop of her stuff. She was just locking up and Ryan showed up. He was wearing a tight, orange T-shirt and a pair of dark wash jeans.

''Hey you.'' Celine greeted him.

''Hey yourself.'' He walked up to her and kissed, wrapping his arms around to her back. He held her like that the whole time.

''You know, I had such a great time the other night.'' Ryan told her.

''I did too. It was beautiful.''

''Are you up to another night with me?''

''Depends, what do you have in mind.''

''Well I can't really suprise you with this one.''

''Well, what is it?''

''It's a dance competition. My brother is participating.''

''Really. What kind of dance is he doing?''

''Salsa, ChaCha and Rumba.''

''I used to know how to do the ChaCha. I had to learn it for some dance project in school. My best friend was picked to be my partner. It was extremely awkward when we had to do the sexy parts, but we had a blast. He must have dropped me at least a dozen times.'' Celine laughed to herself.

''Well, are you gonna be my date?''

''Do I get to wear a really cool, latin dress?''

''After the competition, the dancers are going to be teaching lessons. If you would like.''

''Oh, this is going to be fun.Can I dance with your brother?''

''No.''

''What do you mean 'no'?''

''No, you won't be dancing with him.''

''Well who am I going to be dancing with?'' Celine asked, very confused and frustrated.

''Me.''

''You can dance?'' Celine said bugg eyed.

''My mom put both my brother and myself in latin dance for six years. I know every latin dance there is and I can teach it just as well.''

''Well, I'll make sure to wear something slinky.'' Celine smiled and kissed him. Her hands were pulling his hair. His wear canvassing her back. Ryan was walking backwards slowly never letting go of Celine. Celine was following and her lips never left his. Ryan tripped over the bench and they both went down and rolled to a row of locker, Celine on the bottom.

''Are you ok?'' He smiled.

''Ya, I'm fine.'' She replied, breathing heavily and smiling.

Ryan looked into her eyes. Ryan was love-struck.

''I love you.'' He told her.

''What?!''

''I love you. I. Love. You.'' He smiled.

''Why now?''

''I just fell in love. I'm near you and the world stops. Never any drama or bad things happening. The way you look at me makes my heart drop to my stomach. Your smile is the is like my sun each day, if I don't see it my day is dark and lonely. Seeing you everyday is what I look foward to always.'' He placed his hand on the side of her face, gently rubbing his thumb against her cheek. ''I love you, Celine''

''I... I don't know what to say.''

''You don't have to say anything. I just needed to tell you.''

''Could you say it again?'' He looked down at her. She was still lying on her back and him on all fours over top of her.

''I love you.''

She pulled his head down to hers and kissed him, tongue and everything. She kissed him so passionatly he rolled over so that she was on top him. Celine was in control and she was loving it. I think I love you too. She thought.
They suddenly heard a door slam and got up, and fixed themselves up. They looked around the room and no one was there.

''You think someone saw us and left?'' Celine asked.

''No, I probably didn't shut the door and someone walked by and shut it or the wind slamed it closed. Don't worry.''

''I'll try not to.'' She looked up and smiled at him. ''We better ge to work, people will start wondering where we are.''

''Ya. All I have is paperwork today. If you need me, I'll be in the trace lab.''

''Ok, I'll be in DNA.''

Ryan left and Celine did the same.

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''OH. MY . GOD. That was close.'' Natalia said releived.

''So, the 'New Girl' and Ryan, eh.'' Natalia was alone and talking to herself.

''Not if I can help it.'' Natalia's plan was to go tell Rick what was going on but when she saw Eric on his way into the locker room, Natalia hid once more in her spot and spied on Eric next.

''Eric opened his locker and stored his stuff. He took out his badge and gun and cliped them to his belt. He then took out his cellphone and called someone. Natalia wasn't sure till who ever he was calling answered.

''Hey, Celine. Its Eric.''

''You sure did. That was because of my big ass truck.''

''Fine don't believe me.'' Eric laughed at something Celine said but Natalia wasn't close enought to hear.

''Well, this friday, guess what's going on.''

''Remember that party you left me at eleven years ago?''

''It's on once more and, this time, I would like it if you acompanied me.''

''Com'on. It will be fun. Don't do it again.''

''Good. I'll pick you up.'' He laughed once more.

''We'll see. What are you up to tonight?''

''Really. Well that's too bad. I had fun last night.''

''Sounds good.''

''I will.''

''Bye now.'' Eric closed hi locker and turned facing opposite of his locker. Natalia saw him clearly now. Eric smiled and grinned to himself.

''I'm the luckiest guy in the world.'' He said aloud. He smiled once more and left down the hall. Natalia came out and opened the door to the corridor

''Your not the only one, Eric. Your girl is playing you.'' Natalia told herself.

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Eric was in the garage. He was going over some cars, finishing up some work. There were no cases to be handled for the day. All the CSI's just finished up some of their reports. Eric was on his last car: red Mustang Convertable, brand new. It was reported stolen and was used in a hit and run. Eric was checking for any engine, wires or control problems. He then sinished up by collecting blood, DNA and finger prints and packaged everything up. He brought all his finding to the evidence locker and stored it away. It was lunch time and he would deal with it later. He walked over to the brake room to get some coffee but none was made so he decided he would go to the diner around the corner and get some food in him too. He was walking down the street when a hand on the shoulder made him stop. He turned around and was suprised at who stopped him.

''Hey Eric. On your way to eat?''

''Hi Natalia. Yes I am. Why?''

''I was just on my way there too and I saw you,'' They walked inside the diner and Eric sat down in a booth. ''Mind if I join?''

Eric stared at her, his face stayed serious.

''No.''

''Well, how's the lab since I've been gone?'' Natalia asked. A waitress came by and took there orders.

''I will have a coffee and a BLT.'' Eric told her

''And I would like some water and the soup of the day.'' Natalia said politely. With that, the waitress left.

''The lab was a mess yesterday morning but it all worked out.''

''Well I guess Maxine is back then. Since I left.''

''No accually, Celine replaced you.''

''You're kidding right.''

''She was lost on her first day and now she's handling the big cases. Unbeleivable!''

''You left Natalia.''

''Yeah well, I'm glad. That girl got on my nerves.''

''What? She's the nicest person I know. I like her, I hope she stays.''

''Really, you like her do you? Like you 'like' everybody.''

''What are you saying Nat?''

''Well you 'liked' me.''

''Not like that, she's...She's special.'' Eric smiled as he said that. He thought back to last night. She is definatly special.

''Funny, that's what Ryan said too.'' Natalia said, giving him a fake smile.

''He did?''

''Yeah, I just heard him talking to her on his phone. I was getting my things out of my locker. I guess he didn't notice me.''

''Well, what did he say?''

''The stuff you said. And-'' The waitress came by and gave them there drinks an food. Eric thanked her and she moved on.

''And what?''

''And that he can't wait for tonight. I think he said he was bringing her ChaCha dancing. Or salsa. I don't remeber which dance. He said that his brother was in the competition and that after words he would teach her to dance.''

''Are you sure he was talking to Celine.''

''Yeah, I heard him say 'Hi Celine, it's Ryan' into the phone.'' Eric put down a twenty on the table and left storming out and down the street. Natalia just smiled.

''You are a genius.'' She said to herself.

Natalia did the same, left twenty dollars on the table and followed him quietly, with out him knowing.

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''Knock-Knock.''

''Who's there?''

''Wolverine.''

''Wolverine, who?''

''Wolverine of love.'' As Ryan said those words, Celine turned around and stared at him with a great, big smile.

''I thought you would like to get some coffee with me.'' Ryan asked.

''Well where do you want to go?''

''There's a wonderful diner around the corner.''

''Well, we can't be too long. I have a tone of DNA that has to get analysed and it might take a long time. Then it will ruin our plans for tonight.''

''Relax. A half hour, at the most.''

''Sounds good.'' Celine took of her lab coat and walked right beside him and only turned her hips and waved her finger side to side. ''Don't ever tell me to relax. Ever.''

''Sorry.''

''You will be if I hear it again.'' He laughed but once she walked and turned her back to him, he pu ton a relieved face. Confusion went threw his mind. I'm not even gonna' go there.

They were walking threw the loby when the noticed Eric walking towards them angrily. Eric was going to ignore them and walked pass them when Ryan stopped him.

''Hey Eric, how's going?'' Eric didn't say anything and just gave Ryan a death glare. He turned his attention towards Celine.

''How could you?'' He asked her and walked away. Celine was debating to run after him but she wasn't sure what he was talking about. She didn't want to get herself in some kind of mess so she just kept walking with Ryan.

''That was starnge. I mean sure, he doesn' like me. But he has never given me a glare before. Especially one like that, he looked like he wanted to kill me.''

''I wonder why he was acting like that.'' Celine said looking back at Eric entering the elevator with a concerned look on her face.

''Ah who knows. Maybe you messed up one of his casses. Or broke his cofffe mug accidentally.'' Celine hit him in the stocmach.

''Don't mock him when he's upset. Let's just go get some coffee, ok?''

''Yeah, yeah.'' They walked out the doors and around the corner and had some coffee.

Natalia saw everything. She was so happy, her plan was working. She was suprised that Eric hadn't thrown a fit and punched Ryan out cold. But no matter, she knew it was gooing to come; she just had to be patient.

''Nat,'' she said to herself. ''You are doing extremely well.'' And she gave a pat on her shoulder.

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Eric sat in locker room on the bench infront of Celine's locker. His elbows her against his thighs and his head was hin his hands.
He glanced up from his hands and stared at Celine's locker. He stood up and punched the locker. He didn't punch it hard enough to leave a dent but her did leave a scratch.

''What the hell are you doing? Am I not enough for you? Do you not love me?'' Eric pondered at his last question. He was worried that she didn't. It would break his heart if she fell in love with someone not him. With Ryan. Ryan and Eric have argued in the past and he would get mad, but Eric was passed mad now. He was furious, enraged, on the path of murder. Eric was goin to get his girl back.
Eric ended up at a newsstand just outside the Miami Dade Police Department and was looking threw newspapers. He found one with a great big red headling that read: GET YOUR DANCE SHOES READING FOR TONIGHTS BIG DANCE COMPETITION. He roamed threw the pages and found the article. He skipped some of it and got to the informational stuff.

''The big competition is being held at the Rumba Palace, South Beach. The contestants will perfom between 7:00 p.m. and midnight but guest are invited in at 5:30 p.m. for a wonderful dinner.'' Eric read out loud. It was almost three thirty and Eric had to get onto the guest list. Eric walked back into the lab and entered the brake room. He made some calls with his connections and managed to get on the gurst list. Eric was glad he was a cop. He could someimes get away with anything. It was now four o'clock and Eric decided to cut work early and get ready. He was heading into the locker room when he heard voices. He listened at the door and heard Celine talking. He could reconize her voice from a mile away. It was soft and clear. She had a tint of western in her voice. Eric loved her voice. He backed away from the doors and waited till they exited and left. Eric hurried and grabbed his things then drove home.

Once he was home. He took a quick shower, shaved and brushed his teeth. He then got dressed in black trousers, white dress shirt, black tie and a black jacket.

''I feel like Men in Black.'' He said as he sprayed some cologne, the one Celine loved. It was Gianni Versace's Eau Fraiche for Men. He styled his hair and took a look at himself in the mirror. He did a full 360 and was happy with his look. Eric grabbed his keys and wallet and locked his house. He walked over to his neighbour and knocked on the door. An old lady in a purple, flowered dress answered.

''Why, hello there Eric.''

''Good evening Mrs. Verdaz.'' He greeted her.

''You look very handsome. Are you leaving for a date tonight?''

''Sort of.''

''Well, how can I help you?''

''If you wouldn't mind. Can I borrow a rose? As you cna see I have nothing groing in my garden but shrubbs.''

''Well, I guess it wouldn't be a problem. Pick the nicest one in the bush. Watch those thorns, they are extremely sharp, especially since some of them are still blooming.'' She watched Eric approach the bush and look for the right one. ''Hold on Eric, let me get some gloves.''

''No its alright, I don't need them.'' He stuck his hand in the bush and pulled out the perfect rose. ''Thank you again Mrs. Verdaz.''

''Go get her Eric.''

''I will.'' He waved goodbye to his neighbour and got into the car. He placed the rose gently on the passenger seat and drove down to Rumba Palace. Once he arrived, he took the rose and placed it in his inside, jacket pocket. He then got out of his car and handed his keys to a kid in a vallay uniform. He walked over to the big door and a big man in a black t-shirt with security written on a breast pocket asked his name. He told him Eric Delko and he was let in. He was lead to a small, round table with a white table nap and a little canddle. There was a tiny vase of small, pink, yellow and white flowers placed beside the canddle in the middle of the left of the table. Eric was placed at a table behind many others. He could see the dance floor well but he was hard to be seen. A waiter approached his table with a tray in hand.

''Can I get you anything, sir?''

''Rum and coke.''

''I'll be right back with your drink.''

'Thank you.''

The waiter had short, blond hair with blue eyes and was young, maybe eighteen. The kid was being polite and had a smile the whole time. Eric on the other was plain as can be; no smile, no frown. He was on the look out for Celine and he couldn't be distracted. His wacth showed him six o'clock, still no Celine or Ryan. Probably having sex on the kitchen counter. He thought. A second later he saw Celine enter the room with Ryan holding her hand. She was looking around, taking in the place and turned her head in Eric's direction. Eric quickly ducked down and gave her a couple seconds then poped back up to a suspicious waiter.

''Dropped my napkin.'' Eric lied.

''Here's your drink, sir-''

''It's Eric. Call me Eric.''

''I can't, my job is-''

''Just do it.''

''Alright, sir-'' The waiter looked at him apologetically. '' I mean Eric.''

''What's your name?''

''Lucas Grunt.''

''Well Lucas,'' Eric said passing Lucas a twenty. '' Would you mind serving the couple down there; second table to the left of the right corner of the stage?''

''That isn't part of my section,'' Eric glared stared at him and handed him another ten. '' But I can make an exception.''

''I want to know everything, got it?'' Eric warned him.'

''Got it Eric.''

He watched the waiter walk down some stairs towards Celine and Ryan's table and watched him take their orders. Lucas walked back up and sat on the opposing chair of Eric's table.

''Ok, the lady ordered a pinapple martini-''

''It's her favourite fruit.'' Eric smiled.

''Yeah, anyways, she also ordered the Chicken Fetuccini Alfredo Pasta.''

''What about the guy?''

''I'm getting there. He ordered a rum and coke also and Chicken Penne.''

''Did they order desert?''

''Nope.''

''Did you hear what they were talking about?''

''Something about horseback riding.''

''Alright, figure what else they're talking about.''

''Will do. WOuld you like some food too?''

''No I'm fine.''

''Alright then.''

Lucas left and reappeared with Celine and Ryan's drinks. He gave them their drinks and moved onto the next table. A bit past six thirty, Celine and Ryan were finally served their meal. Eric was watching closely. Everyonce and a while he would see her smile and laugh. The she would talk and talk. In the twenty minutes it took her to eat her food, seventeen minutes was just talking. He laughed to hemself, she loved to talk on and on about everything. Lucas sat back down in the chair and looked at Eric.

''So?''

''They were talking about a song. They talked about how much fun they had at a concert. And the lady can't wait to learn to dance with the man sitting with her.''

''Shit.''

''What? Are you spying on her? or him?''

''Her.''

''Oh, so you hate the guy because he stoll her from you. And you really like her. And now our so desperate that your spying on her to win her back right?''

''How do you know about anything?''

''Happened to me before. Didn't turn out well though, maybe for you it will.''

''How old are you?''

''Turning eighteen in two months.'' Lucas said proudly.

''Ok, your excused. You can leave now.''

''Honestly, I would rather sit here with you.'' Eric glared at him. '' Or not.'' And Lucas left.

Eric had no idea what to do to win Celine back. He hated seeing her with another man, but she looked happy, which for some off reason, made him happy too. Celine was wearing a halter dress with painting patterns all over. It had a low V-neck that showed the begining of her cleavage and a band that went around her ribcage under her breast. Under the band was many layers that flowed one over the other. When she moved, the layers moved one after the other like the keys of a piano when you drag your finger from one end to the other. Like a a row of dominoes falling. She had cream colored heels that had straps that went from her toes to quarter up her calves. Her hair was in a french twist with her bangs flowing along her forehead. Diamond, sparkled clips placed all over her hair. She had long, gold dangling earings and thin but loose gold bracelets dangling from her wrist. Eric looked closer towards her wrist and saw the bracelet he gave her. She's wearing the bracelet I gave her.
Ryan was dressed very similar to Eric: black trousers, white dress shirt and black jacket. His tie was even black but Ryan looked like a mob boss and Eric didn't. Eric looked like James Bond.

Moments later, the lights dimmed and a bright light shone on a man with a microphone.

''Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to the anual Latino Dance Competition of America. Latin dancers from all over the world have trained hard to be America's best latin dancer. We have a panel of proffessional dancers as the judges of this evening.'' A light flickered on and shined bright on four people sittinf at a table with papers scattered. They waved and the audience applauded.

''Well, I think it's time we get the competition started. This is how the evening will proceed: Each pair in the competition will perform three different latin dances. In each category, there will be five pairs dancing. I will name the category then the names of the pair. The pair will dance, then the judges will discretely right down a score. After all dances have been performed, three pairs will be chosen. One as third place winners, one as second place winners and one as first place winners. After the competition is over, a latin dance will be chosen by our judges and the dancers will go threw the audience and pair up with someone. They will teach them the dance picked .'' The man with the microphone explained. The man continued.

''The judges have decided that we start with the Salsa catigory to begin. May I have Loretta Meranda and Oliver Young to the dance floor please.'' The couple danced and then left the stage. Three more couples danced before Ryan's brother and his partner appeared.

''Please welcome our last pair for the Salsa category. Arden Blake and Cayden Wolfe.'' Eric watched them dance. They were great. Arden was on spot, her movements were so hard but flowed well. Cayden was controlling her like a puppet. It was really nice to watch.

''Thank you Arden and Cayden. Moving on to the next category: the Tango. Up first is Carlos Mohenna and Diana Ritz.'' The couple danced their turn and exited the stage.

''Next is Arden Blake and Cayden Wolfe.'' Eric thought the pair did a much better job doing the salsa but he still thought they could win. Three more couples peformed and then the man annouced the next category. There was the Rumba, the ChaCha which Arden and Cayden performed to perfection and the Bachata. It was now around eight thirty and Eric had only watched the dancers and forgot completly about Celine and Ryan. Eric took a quick look and saw Celine and Ryan watching the show. As long as they weren't gone, Eric continued watching the competition.

''Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, we are at the final part of this competition. May I have all dancers on the dance floor please.'' All the pairs walked on to stage and everyone applauded them. Eric saw Ryan wave to his brother and Celine clapping. ''The judges will now give me the results nd I will annouce to all, the winners of this evening's Latin Dance Competition of America.'' The dancers we all in one line, side by side watching the man with the microphone walk from one end of the dance floor to the center. He opened the enveloppe and read it.

''Our 2008 third place winners of the Latin Dance Competition of America are Mario Agosto and Olivia Fedora.'' The man with the mic. placed a medal around both dancers and gave the woman a bouquet of flowers.

''Our 2008 second place winners of the Latin Dance Competition of America are Sebastien Polo and Paris Polo.'' They were also given medals and the lady a bouquet.

''Now, the big winners of the evening. Our 2008 first place winners of the Latin Dance Competition of America are,'' There was a pose and then he continued. ''Cayden Wolfe and Arden Blake.'' There was a huge applause and many wistlers. Eric heard some people from the back screaming their joy.

The man placed gold medals around both their necks, gave Arden a big bouquet of mostly roses and a certificat. The man gave Cayden a certificate and big award with a pair of dancers at the top. They smiled and thanked the man, the jusges and went back to center stage and waved. All the dancers were sent off the dance floor and the man with the microphone stepped back on.

''Well, that concludes this evening's competition but now the dancers will go around choosing people the dance with. DJ, if you would play a song for us.'' The male dancers seeked out women in the audience and brought them on stage. The female dancers did the same. Ryan on the other had brought Celine himself.

''I'm not good at this, so cut me some slack.'' Celine told Ryan.

''I won't laugh till we leave, alright?''

''Ok.'' Celine smiled and let Ryan guide her.

''You are good.'' Celine let him know.

''Just keep following me and my feet.'' He smiled and twirled her around a few times. They danced for a couple songs then Celine had to use the washroom.

''Ryan, I just have to scoot down to the loo.'' Ryan laughed.

''Go on, cowgirl.'' She smiled and gave a him a quick kiss then pranced off the the washrooms. Celine used the loo just has she told Ryan, she then washed her hands and fixed her make-up. She did a once over and opened the door. Sh was walking down a hall that led to the dance floor when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She didn't turn right away though. She smelled a cologne, a very familiar cologne. It's the one that sat with her on the big rock eleven summers ago. It's the one she went swimming with everyday eleven summers ago. It's the one she star gazed with eleven summers ago. It's the one she fell in love with for eleven summers now and for the ones to come. Its the one that had been there for her eleven summers ago and now. It's the one she wants to be around for the rest of her life and it's. She turned around to a serious faced Delko.

''I didn't know you were hear.'' Celine told him.

''I know but I knew you were. I also know that Ryan brought you.'' Celine immediatly looked at her feet. She knew Eric had put the peices together. She knew that her last chance with him just dissapeared. She knew it was over between them. A tear slipped from her hidden face down to her feet. Eric noticed and with one finger, lifted her chin and saw her watery eyes stare at his concerned face. Another tear slipped down her cheek and onto his hand.

''I'm sorry Eric.'' And many tears started to run down her face one after the other. Celine was turning away towards the bathroom. She going to hide form her problems as long as she could. But Eric pulled her back. She was pulling away trying to make him let go but Eric didn't move a muscle. She hit him any time in the chest, which caused Eric no pain what so ever. She finally gave up and started to cry and slid into his arms. Eric held her tightly.

''Celine just tell me why.'' Eric said.

''I didn't intend for all this. I came to the lab to become part of the team temporarily and I was accepted. Then when Ryan asked me out while I was doing some work. Then you come along into the picture right after him. I couldn't say no to Ryan with out even getting to know him. I loved you and I wanted to give Ryan a chance. I couldn't just turn him down because you came in late. And you know what?'' Celine was now facing him. ''I had a great time and Ryan is a great guy. Ya I kissed him many times.'' She noticed Eric tensing up and continued quickly.''He also told me he loved me. I haven't answered either of your questions of if I love you back. Do you know how hard it is me? I almost love both of you and I can't split it sadly.''

''What if Ryan suddenly dissapeared?'' Celine gave him the deadliest glare he's ever gotten. ''I don't know what he told you, but Celine you know me. I don't know if you feel it but when I kiss you, when you smile to me, I get these sparks explode in my stomach. I make sure oyu are alway happy and when things to wrong I do eveything, even if to you it seems impossible to you, for you. Celine I love you. I don't kno what more to say to convince you.''

''It isn't what you say, it's what you feel.'' Celine said and kissed him. She definatly felt fireworks go off. She hadn't felt that with Ryan and she regrets that. She realy does love Ryan but he's not the one. The way she fit into Eric's arms were too perfect to compare. The way he cared for her now and eleven year ago. They had fallen in love eleven years ago, and she had only known Ryan a few days. She wasn't readr for Ryan. But Eric has been waiting too long. She wanted to give back what he had lost summers ago and she did. Eric ended their kiss.

''Would you care to dance?'' She looked up at him as he asked. He reached into his jacket and pulled out a rose.

''Eric, it's beautiful.'' She said as he handed it to her.

''It's what I think of most of you. There are no words for the rest...'' She smiled and kissed him. He took her hand and dragged her out to the dance floor. Eric placed his hands on her hips and celine placed her arms around his neck and let her hands dangle. A few minutes later Ryan showed up beside them and stood ther egetting their attention. Celine pulled herself away from Eric.

''Ryan... I ...'' Celine stuttered.

''Eric I know you probably hate me, I just figured it out too. But can I steel Celine from you for just a couple minutes?''

''It would be my Pl...Pl... Pleasure.'' Eric said threw his teeth giving Ryan a fake smile and left. Ryan placed his hands on Celine's hips just like Eric had. Celine placed her arms around his neck just like she had for Eric.

''So what have I figured out?'' Ryan asked and Celine just giggled.

''Well, I know you have figured out that Eric kind of stole your date.''

''Yeah, what else. I figure there is more to this story.''

''I'm sorry.''

''Could you explain why?''

''Well, eleven years ago, Eric and I had met. I was cottaging in Miami from Boston like I did every summer since I was four. I just graduated highschool and turned eighteen. Eric was twenty one and his parents had just moved a couple of streets down. He would visit them and go swimming. There was a huge rock out in the water that I swam to all the time. The night that I got to the cottage I decided to take a swim out to the rock to watch the sunset. Only Eric showed up too. We talked for a couple hours and swam back to the beach. We talked some more and over a periode of weeks we became very good friends and I fell in love with him. Apparently so had he but I didn't know. I was scarred that he didn't feel the way I did so I ran. Never talked to him ever again till a few days ago when I had seen him and he had seen me entering the lab.''

''Wow. Then why did you date us both. You clearly loved him. Not me.'' Ryan looked at her with hurt written all ove rhis face.

''Well, I hadn't said a word to him nd pretended to not notice him. I just went on with the job and you came along. Asked me out. I htought what the hell, he looks good and he's very nice. But I ran into Eric and met him in the locker room. We talked and then he asked me out. He told me that he fell for me back then too. But I didn't tell him that I loved though. I still said yes. Then I remembered you were bringing me somewhere. I told him I would meet him later. I thought after the restaurant you bring me to that night, I would just brake up with you afterwards. Boy was I wrong. I t must have been the nicest date I have ever been on.'' Ryan smiled

''Thanks.'' He said sheepily.

''Your damn welcome. Anyway, I couldn't just brake it off with you. I met up with Eric that same night at the marina and when Eric brought me back to the same rock we met on to watch the sunset I told myself I have to brake it up with Ryan, this is all going to hit him across the head not me. So I was going to end it with you the next day and you brought me to that concert and we were on stage and I just couldn't say anything. I grew more on you then I had hoped. You were what Eric meant to me now. Then Eric came over that night and things got hot.'' Ryan frowned.

''You know, I wish that was me.'' Celine laughed and gave him a kiss. When she broke it, she saw the smile on his face. If only she could make him that happy after she tells him that she's leaving him.

''Then what happened between us this morning. When you told me you loved me. But I didn't feel sparks, not that last time. I couldn't lie to you anymore. I am in love with,'' Celine frowned and a tear fell from her eyes and sparkle down her lips and onto the ground. ''Eric.''

''I figure.''

''What? How?''

''The way you looked at him, and the way he looked at you. The way you two avoid each other at work.''

''I'm sorry.''

''You know what I think.'' He turned her around so that she met Eric and was now face to face with her. ''I think you two should dance. If you need me, I'll be at home.'' Celine thanked him and tunred back to Eric. The DJ played a song well known to everyone: Hero by Enrique Iglesias.

Would you dance if I asked you to dance?
Would you run and never look back
Would you cry if you saw me crying
Would you save my soul tonight?

Would you tremble if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh oh please tell me these
Now would you die for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms tonight?

Eric twirled Celine around a few times then she landed right back in his big, warm arms.

I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away.

Would you swear that you'll always be mine?
Would you lie would you run away
Am I in to deep?
Have I lost my mind?
I don't care you're here tonight

Eric twirled Celine a couple more times and took her back into him again.

I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

Eric then pulled her closer to him and he kissed her deeply, feeling excactly what the song was saying. They broke apart and danced to the words being sang .

I just want to hold you
I just want to hold you
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
Well I don't care you're here tonight

Eric twirled again and brought her back in.

'' 'I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

You can take my breath my breath away
I can be your hero ' '' Eric sang to her and as the dong ended he took hold of her back and she relaxed and let Eric lower her into a dip and kissed her.

''I love you Eric.''

''I know, but it's great ot hear you say it.'' She kissed him and they danced the night away in love. Once the party was over they went outside and Eric drove her far, they went past many buildings and houses over a couple brisges and they finally stopped. Eric had brought her to the beach. Eric had brought her to their beach, the one they met one and fell in love.

''Care to go for a dip, Oliver?''

''I would love too.'' Celine said and smiled.

Celine took off her showes and let her hair hang loose. Eric took off his jacket, tie, shirt and shoes. They ran onto the water and dove in. They swam silently the whole way. Once they got to the rock, Eric helped Celine mount and then he joined her. Eric layed her down onter her back and lied down beside her. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and she rested her head on his arm and looked at him.

''I'm sorry I left long ago.''

''You know what. I don't mind. Sure I was pissed that you left, it was worth the wait to see you again and find out how you felt. I don't think there will be one day of my life that I will be pissed again, because I know your not leaving me again.''

''You got that right, and this was for a couple nights ago.'' SHe sat up and told him to approach her with a wave of a finger. He quickly sat up ans she leaned in to kiss the pushed him into the water. She laughed when he fell and laughed harder when she saw his face when he came back up to the surface.

''Celine you never learn. Celine jumped off into the water on the opposit side of Eric. But Eric knew and saw to her. He saw her moving towards him and he lifted her to the surface.

''Come on, let's go home.''

''Ya, it would ruin my plans if we stayed here.'' She said kissing him. ''But we have all weekend. Let's stay just another hour or so. Ok?''

''Yeah, I guess.'' He smiled, she was so innocent at times. She reminded him of a five year old girl.

They swam back to shore and layed down on a couple of lawn chairs on the beach. They staired at the stars holding each other close. They felt like never leaving. They were perfect where they were. Together counting stars. Falling more and more in love every star they counted. Eric's cologne was there, ans she smelt it, and she knew it was always going to be lingering beside her. Cause she knew Eric was never going to leave her, and never going to let anything happen to her, ever.

The end.