Title: Scars
Author: Mic
Pairings: Jason/Courtney
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1,221

Disclaimer: I don't own General Hospital or anything to do with it.

Summary: She is the new girl running from her past. He is there to help her fight. Jason/Courtney. AU.

Background: Jason and Courtney have never met. Courtney is new in town. So she was never married to A.J. Jason was married to Sam but they are getting a divorce.

Chapter 5

Jason's POV

I watched her walk out the door and felt a part of myself leave too. At that moment I realized I may never get her back. The part that scared me the most was why it mattered so much. I love her. I love her with all my heart. How am I supposed to let her go? I had to raise my child with its mother. She did have a point. What if Sam was lying? What if this baby wasn't mine? I needed to make sure. I had to get Courtney back and I needed to tell her how I feel. I had to go after her.

When I walked out I could barely see from the rain that was coming down. I had to find her though. She needs to know how I feel. I ran down the street looking for her when I saw someone turn a corner. I could feel it was her.

Jason: Courtney! Courtney wait!

I saw her stop and I took that as a god sign.

Jason: Courtney.

Courtney: Jason. What are you doing out here?

Jason: I love you!

Courtney's POV

I heard him say the words but I couldn't believe it. He loves me? I had to make sure I wasn't making this up.

Courtney: What?

Jason: I love you Courtney. More than I have ever loved anyone.

Courtney: Oh Jason. I love you too.

I saw a look of relief come over his face. He then started to lower his and I raised mine up to meet his. We then stood there in the rain kissing. It felt like forever until I pulled away. He looked at me confused.

Courtney: Jason, we can't.

Jason: Why not Courtney? I love you and you love me. What else is there?

Courtney: Sam and your baby. I refuse to be the other woman. I can't do it.

I felt the tears well up in my eyes. I didn't want him to see me cry again so I did the first thing that came to mind. I ran.

Jason's POV

I saw the tears well up in her eyes. I then watched as she turned around and ran. It was tearing me up inside seeing that she refused to make herself vulnerable and let me see her cry. I knew that if I went after her she would only push me away. I wouldn't be able to handle that. I knew it was for the best if I just went home and talked to her tomorrow. Plus I really needed to talk to Sam.

I walked into the penthouse to see Sam pacing the living room. I had really wanted to wait until the morning to talk to her but she was up and now was as good a time as any.

Sam: Jason. You're home where have you been?

Jason: I was at work. What are you still doing up? I thought I told you to rest.

Sam: I did rest, but I wanted to talk to you.

Jason: I wanted to talk to you too.

Sam: Ok, well why don't you go first.

Jason: Ok. Why did you tell Courtney we were getting remarried?

Sam: Because we are.

Jason: No we aren't. I told you that and you still told her. Why?

Sam: She is going to take you away from our baby and I can't let that happen. Jase, I have to protect our child.

Jason: Courtney, would never take me away from my child.

Sam: How do you know? Are you even sure you can trust her?

Jason: Don't you dare try to act like you know who Courtney is!

Sam: Jason I am sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.

Jason: Yes you did. Just like tonight you tried to hurt Courtney by kissing me and making her think that we were getting married.

Sam: Jason just let me explain.

Jason: No Sam. I'm tired of your lies.

Sam: Jason.

Jason: Sam, I want a paternity test.

Sam: Jason, how could you even ask that?

Jason: I know you lie. Why wouldn't you do something like this to try and keep me?

Sam: Fine Jason. I'll have a paternity test done, but it will only prove you wrong.

Jason: Good. What did you want to tell me?

Sam: Nothing. I'm going to sleep.

The Next Morning

Courtney's POV

I woke up feeling more refreshed then I had in days. I felt like I could actually face the world. I decided staying in the apartment would ruin it so I decided to go get some coffee.

Kelly's

I ordered my coffee and was leaving when I bumped into someone.

Courtney: I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going.

Person: Courtney?

Until that moment I hadn't looked up to see who it was. I was shocked to say the least when they said my name. I was even more shocked when I realized who it was.

Courtney: Sonny, what are you doing here?

Sonny: Hello to you too Court.

Courtney: I was just so shocked to see you here.

Sonny: Yeah, well it has been a while since we talked.

Courtney: I'm sorry about that. I have had a lot going on.

Sonny: You look good though.

Courtney: I am.

Sonny: What have you been up to lately?

Courtney: Well, actually I had a contract with L&B Records to make a CD.

Sonny: Had, as in past tense. You know, I know the owner I could make them resign you.

Courtney: You always did try to look out and protect me.

Sonny: Yeah and it didn't work. You still got hurt.

Courtney: That wasn't your fault. How many times have I told you that?

Sonny: I will always partly blame myself for what happened.

Courtney: What are you doing here?

Sonny: I just got back in town. I run my business from here now.

Courtney: Ok well I have to….

Before she could finish, Jason walked in.

Jason: Sonny?

Sonny: Jason, hey I was just about to come by the penthouse to talk to you.

Jason: Ok, Are Carly and he boys back too?

Sonny: Yeah, she is.

Courtney: I have to get going.

Sonny: Ok, listen I will call you later and we can talk.

Courtney: Yeah, I would like that. Bye Sonny. Bye Jason.

Jason: You know Courtney?

Sonny: Yeah. Let's go talk about business.

Jason: Sure. We can go back to your penthouse.

Penthouse

Sonny: Carly went out with the boys. She should be back soon.

Jason: Yeah. I want to see them.

Sonny: Before we get to business there is something we need to talk about.

Jason: What is it?

Sonny: Courtney.