Chapter 2:

above Kelly's:

On the dark floor lay Maxie's lovely dress and silk underwear. Jesse's shirt, pants, and boxers scattered randomly next to and on top. By them followed their shoes.

Kissing You

Maxie rests in Jesse's bed, her blonde locks spread out on his soft pillow. Maxie's hands wondered in places she had never felt before causing shivers to run up Jesse's spine. Jesse lay on top of Maxie kissing her deeply and passionately as he began moving within her. Not to long ago Maxie sat on the floor of Kelly's crying, dying inside for Jesse and now he was there. She was giving herself to him in every way. Maxie smiled a little as she let out sweet breaths of bliss.

And I can't believe it's real
Can't believe it's you
I can't believe it's happening
I can't believe it's true

Jesse paused pulling back slightly, slowly opening his eyes and looking at her. He could feel the heat of her breath just inches from his face. She was even more beautiful and precious than the last time he had gazed at her. She began to open her eyes while at the same time he ran his hand slowly up her leg. She came face to face with Jesse's deep blue orbs, staring at her with the same desire that she was feeling. Jesse felt his eyes burn into hers.

And I can't believe that you are here with me
And I am here with you

Their lips parted and met in an unbelievably steamy kiss. She had dreamed about him kissing her like this again—his hand under the middle of her back and his other arm under her shoulder with his hand gently under her head, her body completely in his arms. Their naked bodies press as they are making love. Her hands ran over his smooth back. She slid one hand down his lower back and even further enticing him as heat invaded their bodies.

Softly kissing you
Forever kissing you
Kissing you

He moved his mouth over her chin, down to her neck kissing and sucking deliciously as she began to move her head back and to one side exposing more of her neck to him. Her hands moved from his shoulders to his arms feeling of his very defined muscles. Jesse groaned and reveled in the pleasure her delicate body brought to him. Every single emotion they felt since the day they met in her hospital room was rushing out. He could feel Maxie's love.

Her hands made their way gently into his hair. Maxie rolled over on Jesse now. She began massaging behind his ear causing him to moan. She buried her mouth hard in the spot between Jesse's neck and shoulder making pleasure invade him as she was making love with him. She moved her lips to the other side sucking hard while rubbing his torso stirring him, causing him to groan. Finally he moved placing her back underneath him.

Can't believe my eyes
I don't know what to do
Can't believe you are mine
Nor that I'm lying here with you
And I can't believe you're making love with me
And I'm making it with you

Maxie moaned softly feeling his weight on her again. Her lips nibbled the side of his mouth and her tongue began to press in the corner of his lips. The tip of her tongue ran in the crease of his mouth. She spread her tongue and swept it slowly over his mouth tasting him. Suddenly he grabbed the back of her head crushing his lips down on hers. Their tongues massaged with each others, noises escaping.

His warm mouth ran down to her tender breasts kissing all over. Their lovemaking became more intense by the minute. Maxie was gasping and moaning uncontrollably, which only made him kiss her more. Jesse's tongue ran in circles all over her tender neck as their bodies were buried in one another's. They were running their hands all over each others flesh. Jesse couldn't stop kissing Maxie—her temple, cheek, jaw line, chin, and lips. Jesse rocked his hips against hers.

Through the night, I feel your fire
And there's nothing but you in my mind
As you quench me of all my desires
And I melt in ecstasy
Oh oh, I

Maxie arched herself forward hard as she moaned into his mouth. They both felt the orgasmic ecstasy enter their bodies. Her fingertips began to dig into his back. They both shuttered and moaned long. Jesse kissed Maxie's forehead and collapsed on top of her. She glided her fingers over the side of Jesse's soft face. They shifted their bodies and felt their eyes get heavier. Their breaths calmed and they fell asleep.

the next morning:

Maxie lay within Jesse's arms with her head resting against his chest sound asleep. Jesse was asleep also with his arms around Maxie. Nothing separated their smooth bodies. Only a single sheet lay over them.

After awhile Jesse awoke and starred down at Maxie, his angel as she lay on his chest, her eyes closed still sleeping. He thought of the perfect night they had experienced together. She was so beautiful and he loved her with all his heart.

Maxie's eyes began to open. Maxie felt more loved and closer to Jesse than she ever had. She couldn't believe he was there and that their special night had finally happened. She feels him rubbing his fingers through her scalp. She would have given anything to have him back and now she did. It must have been fate, something of a higher power. Jesse felt Maxie's leg over his. She stretched her body and placed her hands behind his neck and began kissing the side of his neck down to his chest. Jesse closed his eyes taking her in.

Can't believe it's real
I can't believe it's true
I can't believe that you chose me
When I was choosing you
And I can't believe that you are here with me
And I am here with you

She slowly pulls back and looks up at Jesse. Maxie runs her fingers down the side of his face from his temple to his chin cherishing him. She looks at his lips and gently places hers on his kissing him softly. Jesse responds pressing his lips.

Ohh, kissing you

They lay together heavenly for a while not saying anything just being happy. Maxie smiled because she knew that he was back. She had him after all this time. Jesse finally asked, "Are you hungry?" Maxie smiled, "A little." Jesse said, "I'll be right back." Maxie wasn't letting go of him. Jesse said, "I promise," as he hugged her and she placed a tender kiss on his face. She finally let go of him and he put his pants on and walked out.

Maxie now had put Jesse's shirt on and was sitting at the tiny table in Jesse's old room. She was thinking. She was remembering when Patrick and Robin told her Jesse was gone. Maxie didn't understand how he could have survived. She wondered if he had heard anything she said when he was in the hospital, the last time she ever thought she would see his handsome face ever again. She had so many thoughts going through her head. She regretted how she had wasted her time with Jesse before, but now she had been given this miracle. She had realized at the carnival that Jesse truly loved her. She remembered at the hospital when she told Monica that she loved Jesse. She regretted not telling him then even though she wasn't sure if he could hear her. That didn't really matter now because last night she had told him and showed him. He was everything to her.

14 minutes later:

When Jesse opened the door and looked up he realized Maxie was starring into space. She was thinking about his funeral now seeing his casket. Maxie finally snapped out of it as Jesse said her name a second time. She looked up. Jesse could tell something was bothering her, but right now he didn't know what to say. He wanted to say something. She just sighed as he handed her some coffee and orange juice. "Thank you," she said. Jesse answered, "Your welcome." He sat down and reached his hand across the table squeezing hers. He was now thinking how breathtaking she looked in his shirt.

Jesse and Maxie ate silently. Jesse finally said, "I don't remember you ever being this quiet. Maxie said, "I guess things change." Jesse finally spoke. He said, "Maxie, I'm so sorry for what happened." She answered, "No, it's not your fault. It's Diego Alcazar's." "I still hate him. He also broke up Dillon and Georgie's marriage and now he's going into his family's business." "I don't want anywhere near him." Jesse said, "I will do something about it." Maxie said, "I remember when he followed me all the way to Kelly's." Jesse said, "He followed you from where?" She didn't want to tell him. "Maxie?" She sighed, "Okay." "Well, one night I was trying to drown out what I was feeling so I went to an after hours club and got into some fight with a cage dancer." Jesse was saddened by this.

Maxie said, "I know what you are going to say." "What the hell were you thinking?" Jesse said, "Exactly." She continued, "The next thing I know I'm sitting at Kelly's and Diego is in my face trying to give me more coffee and I'm yelling at him that I don't want him near me." "Then Georgie shows up whining about her problem." Maxie didn't want to tell him anymore. She quit talking. Jesse said, "I'm sorry." Maxie said, "Please, I don't want to talk about it anymore." Jesse said, "We can do whatever you want." Jesse knew from what he had gone through from his brother dying that Maxie's grief had really messed her up. He felt that it was all his fault. He would do anything to make her happy again.

Maxie couldn't help but think she wasn't good enough for Jesse. She quickly got up grabbing her purse and was walking out the door. Jesse asked kindly, "Maxie, where are you going?" She said, "I don't know. I just have to." She ran out and Jesse went after her. Jesse said, "Please stay." "Maxie…"

Suddenly he heard a loud, terrifying scream. He ran around the corner and looked down the stairs seeing Maxie at the bottom. He rushed down and to her. She was laying face first. He knew immediately that she was hurt when he saw the rather large red bump on her head as he turned her over. Jesse put his hand under her and stroked his fingers gently over the side of her face. He said, "You have to be okay." As Lucky and Georgie rushed over they saw Jesse's face as his eyes met theirs. They gasped, "Oh My God."