A/N Hey guys thanks again for the great feedback in both the reviews and on twitter. (Side note: If you don't already follow me on twitter I suggest you do ;) LucianHarding) Anyone enough of my annoying self. Here's the chapter.

I don't own anything and I'm not associated with Ian or Lucy.

Ian was woken up to a sound of a horn blaring outside his window and then forced himself to get out of bed. He had an audition for a new project at one and figured he should probably get himself up and ready now. Tiredly, he made his way to the kitchen to brew some coffee. Ian was just getting ready to sit down when he heard the distant noise of his phone beeping from the bedroom. When he read the name on the screen, he almost fell to the floor in surprise. It sure was a name he never thought he'd see again.

Lucy: Hey Ian. How are you?

It was a simple text and yet it sent his heart aching. Lucy. The love his life. The beautiful face he'd lost two years ago. Here she was texting him as if no time had passed. He wondered to himself if it was an act of actual caring or because she wanted something. The last time they'd seen each other had left him scared forever. He had wished so many days for a do over with Lucy. Maybe this was his chance.

She had needed to do it. Yes, Claire and Annie had pushed her to do it but in the end it had been her decision. It felt so good too. It felt good to know that she had a chance of getting the closure she had needed for over two years. The text was simple but her heart had been beating furiously since she had pressed send. Why hadn't he answered yet? Had he erased her number? Or worse, erased her completely?

So here she sat, across from Claire and Annie who were chatting about nothing, worrying about Ian yet again. Claire was trying to engage her in the conversation and try to get her mind off of Ian, but Lucy was too wrapped up in her own thoughts to participate. After a while, she looked up with tears collecting in her eyes.

"What if Ian doesn't care anymore?" She asked, her voice shaking. Claire moved to the couch where Lucy was and took her hand.

"Lucy, Ian was so in love with you. I doubt he would let it slide like it was nothing. He cared about you then. He'll still care about you now," Claire reassured her and Annie nodded her head in agreement. Lucy smiled at them, starting to feel a little better from her friend's words. Suddenly, her phone began to buzz and Lucy's ringtone filled the air.

"It's Ian."

"Lucy?" Ian asked, his breath shaky. Why he had decided to call, he wasn't sure but it had been an impulse decision. To say he was nervous was the biggest understatement of the year.

"Ian!" She exclaimed and Ian's heart did somersaults. He had missed that voice so much and it gave him butterflies all over again. "How are you?"

"I'm good...well I'm doing a lot better now that we're talking," Ian mentally cursed himself. Was he really flirting already? Did he want to mess things up yet again? He tried to tone it down a little bit, "You know, long time no talk."

Lucy was silent for a moment, and it sounded like she was talking to someone else that was with her. Ian hadn't even realized it but he began to pace, waiting desperately for her answer. He heard a giggle on the other line. It was a laugh he had missed greatly and he was more than happy to finally have it back in his life. If that's what Lucy wanted. To be back in his life.

"Yeah I know," She sounded hesitant for a second but then breathed out a large sigh, "I'm really sorry. I've just been busy with work and stuff. It's been hectic."

"I understand," He really did. Ian didn't want to make her feel like he was mad at her because that was far from what he was. Was it even possible to be mad at someone for such a long time? The past was the past and Ian was willing to overlook it if it mean having Lucy back in his arms. "I actually have an audition for something in a half an hour. I really wanna chat, Lucygoose, but I should be going soon. Maybe we could chat over dinner tonight? Say seven?" There was another long pause, but this time Ian had expected it. It was a bold move but it had to be done. Ian needed to see her in person more than he needed air. Finally he heard her voice in his ear once again.

"Sure Ian, that sounds great!" He was happy to hear the excitement in her voice. It wasn't a fake excitement either. He knew she truly meant it. "Ian?"

"Yes?"

"I really missed you." Lucy stated simply and Ian's heart did another round of flips. He had missed her too, more than words could describe.

"I've missed you too, Lucygoose."

Lucy looked at herself in the mirror, smoothing over her skirt for the hundredth time. She had shooed Claire and Annie out of the apartment 20 minutes ago, telling them that she needed time to prepare by herself. But really she just wanted to be alone for when Ian showed up at her door. Oh my god, she thought to herself, I'm going on a date with Ian. It was a crazy thought but also one that made her feel warm inside. Ian always had that effect on her.

After about 5 minutes, there was a loud knock on the door. Lucy felt as though all the air had been sucked out of her lungs and her stomach curled up into a tightly knitted ball. With a deep breath, she opened the door to reveal the most gorgeous man in front of her. Ian stood in a dapper suit, holding a bouquet of pink roses. Her favorite. He had remembered.

"You look beautiful," Ian told her and Lucy felt a blush creep to her cheeks. She thanked him softly. "So, are you ready to go?" Lucy nodded simply and grabbed her purse as she began to follow Ian out of her apartment complex.

The drive to the restaurant was mostly quiet until Lucy heard one of her favorite songs come onto the radio. She turned it up loud and began to sing, forgetting where she was for a few minutes. Memorized, Ian watched her. She looked gorgeous with her hair scattered all around her face and not caring that Ian was there. He loved moments like this. He loved moments with her.

Finally they got to the restaurant and a kind waitress seated them at a booth in the back. They talked about small things like work and the weather. Ian told Lucy that he had watched all the episodes of shows she had guest starred on in the past few years and Lucy admitted the same to Ian. The conversation flowed easily, just like old times. But yet something felt wrong. There was something that loomed above their heads that both refused to talk about. Ian couldn't take it any longer so he brought it up.

"Are we gonna act like nothing happened to us? Because I don't think I can do that Lucy," Ian sighed, "I've waited so long for the moment you would text me and now that you have I don't feel like it's enough. We both need closure. I need to know why you left me that night."

"It's complicated..." Lucy bit her lip. She'd been dreading this conversation all night, "I couldn't hurt you any longer Ian! I couldn't leave you to wait for me any longer! It wasn't right. I'm so sorry." She tried to focus on her food because she couldn't bring herself to look up at Ian.

"Why didn't you tell me that?" He asked and Lucy could tell he was starting to get upset, "I was numb for months after you left! I loved you Lucy! I still love you!" They both froze. Lucy could tell he hadn't meant for that to come out and she felt anxious all over again.

"This was a mistake Ian, I'm sorry. I have to go," Lucy got up from the booth. Leaving Ian behind once more.

Sad I know, but hopefully you liked it. Review! :)