Thanks for all the reviews, guys! Hope you all enjoy this. Wasn't sure where to send our couple after they got on the bike, I hope you all like it like this! Oh, I have to say because of the Army Navy Game today, Go Navy!

Part Four

Julie heard the engine coming closer as she shifted the laptop in her lap. She pulled her legs closer to her body--it was getting much chillier now--and shivered. Not just from the cold.

She had come out here to actually get something done--it was easier thinking out here. So she had grabbed her laptop, and went outside, taking a seat on the bench on the porch. It gave her a great view of Wisteria Lane--and all the going ons. Occasionally, she would look up from her computer, and see people walking dogs, or children playing in yards, or a friend drive by. She would merely look up and smile and wave, then return to her work.

Except, for the past twenty minutes, Austin Britt had been riding his motorcycle around the neighborhood in circles. Every time he would get near her house, he would slow down a little, and almost stop, and then quickly sped up. Julie snorted as he began lap...oh, she had lost count. But could it be that Austin Britt, proud to be a bad boy, was actually scared of contact with her own mother?

Then again, maybe he was just smarter than he seemed.

The engine sounded closer again. Ugh...that was enough! Julie thought. She put her computer down, stood up, and waved Austin to a stop. He stopped cautiously in front of her house, and she walked down to him. He tossed her a helmet suddenly.

Julie stared at it blankly. "Huh?"

"The idea is to put it on your head and get on quickly." He hissed impatiently.

"What?!?!" Julie couldn't hide her surprise--she'd done a lot in the last few weeks that she hadn't ever thought she would do, but this was way beyond anything she imagined.

"Your choice--you can come with me or stay here."

Julie held the helmet limply in her hand, and bit her bottom lip.

"Julie? You still out there?" she heard her mother's voice calling through the window.

In one swift motion, she pulled the helmet over her head, swung a leg over the bike, and put one arm around Austin's waist. His stomach tensed under her hand and a shudder went through his body, but she ignored the obvious desire as she mechanically buckled her helmet, and put the other arm around him. Julie leaned against him, putting her face against his warm back.

"Good choice," he whispered, as they took off, and not a moment too soon.

It felt good, Julie admitted. Not having to say anything, but just having him near. Being far away, from not only her mother, but from everybody. The chill that before had made her feel lonely, now felt suddenly welcoming and thrilling all in one. She tightened her grip around Austin as he swerved around a corner, and slowed down.

They were somewhere that appeared to be nowhere, Julie noted. It was too dark now to really tell.

They both got off, and Austin looked at her. "You know, you should have brought a jacket."

Julie replied seriously. "Well, I'm not usually prepared for someone to come and order me to get on their bike."

He laughed. "No, I don't think you are." He pulled his leather jacket off and placed it around her shoulders. She smiled gratefully, and turned to survey the area.

"Where are we?"

"Secret entrance to Syers Park."

"Aren't they closed?"

"Exactly why it's a secret entrance." Austin rolled his eyes. "The park's property line starts not too far from here, other side of those trees--it backs right up to the lake."

Julie looked dubious; and Austin grabbed her hand, pulling her gently with him. "C'mon, I'll prove it to you then!"

Julie ducked the thistles and branches and Austin deftly maneuvered her through the woods, until they came out. The lake was there, and the moonlight was shining on it.

"How'd you know how to get here?"

"Oh, Aunt Edie was supposed to babysit me one night when I was about eight, but she had met a guy that afternoon and was supposed to meet him here. She dropped me off at the playground over there, and...uh, well..."

"Did what she does best?" Julie laughed at the thought. Sounded like Edie, all right.

"Something like that." He gazed at her. She really did look beautiful, he thought. It was dark, but the moonlight reflected off the lake, and he could see her. She was a little breathless, even a little disheveled, with her hair messed up from the helmet. Right now, as she turned toward the lake, she looked exhilarating.

Julie looked back at Austin, and caught his glance. He looked quickly away, and flopped down on the grass, laying on his side and propping himself up on his elbow.

He reached up and grabbed her hand, pulling her gently down with him. She lay on her back, close to him. He grinned down at her, and put an arm over her stomach, drawing her even closer. Austin leaned down, and kissed her softly—with more emotion than Julie thought he was capable of.

They broke away at the sound of Austin's phone ringing in his pocket. He kept his hand on her, but reached clumsily into his pocket. His hands were cold and he fumbled with his cell, before opening it and answering.

"Yeah," he said huskily.

Julie watched him lazily as his expression changed.

"Umm, no, I haven't seen her….okay, maybe I saw her for a little bit….fine, yeah, she's with me."

Julie groaned. Not now. Not when things were just starting to get good between them.

Austin sighed. "Yes, Aunt Edie, I'll bring her home. No, I'm not finishing anything first."

Julie glared at him as he hung up.

"What?" he questioned innocently.

"Not going to finish anything first? Assuming a lot there, buddy."

"Well," he leaned closer. "If you really want me to…"

"Let me guess, my mom went over to Edie's demanding that she get you to bring me home?"

"Actually, she wants to see us both."