Title: Shiver
Rating: M (To be safe—you never know!)
Summary: "Always expect the unexpected." A one night stand leaves Jack with some extra baggage.
Pairing(s): Jack/OC

Author's Note: I am so sorry for not updating sooner. I apologize for not personally replying to each of your reviews.

So, thanks to: Lady Prince, Silenced22, Sessylover18, Sliver of Melody, Dragon Rider Murtagh, Spikeyhairgood, HelenofIllium, Heartbreaker23, and EvilBunnies101.

Again, I'm so sorry.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. Please don't sue me :).

Chapter Eight
Goodbye

"Audrey, you can let go now."

"I'll never let go, Jack," Audrey said with a small laugh as her grip around Jack's body loosened. "That sounded better in the movie," She added, morosely.

"I bet you waited a long time to say that," Jack said as Audrey crossed her arms over her chest.

"You're right, you've got me all figured out Mercer…" She responded playfully as Jack blushed slightly.

"You call if me anything happens," Jack said firmly as he wrapped his arms around Audrey once more. "If Bobby's being an asshole, call me. If you need someone to talk to, call me. If you can't bear to be apart for one more second…"

"Call you," Audrey finished, rolling her eyes. "Yeah, yeah I get it. And I might just take you up on that offer."

"Okay, I gotta go now." Jack alleged as he kissed the top of her head, pulling apart.

Audrey tried to conceal the quick shiver that ran down her spine after the small act took place. She nodded her head and gave Jack a quick wink before he turned around and headed towards the terminal.

Jack jumped at the sudden ringing of his cell phone, and he quickly removed the item from his back pocket. He flipped open his phone and laughed quietly to himself before turning around, only to see Audrey holding her cell phone up to her ear smiling innocently at him.

"You said to call if I couldn't bear to be apart for another second…" She stated as Jack rolled his eyes.

"Goodbye, Audrey Clark. I'll see you in one week."

"Goodbye, Jack Mercer," Audrey said with a pout.

"Jack!" Bobby yelled as Jack came to a slow stop, and turned.

"Yes, Bobby?" Jack said clenching his jaw.

Bobby took a step forward and in a low voice asked him, "That's all? That's how you're going to say goodbye to your girl?"

Jack looked past Bobby's shoulder at Audrey, who just smiled sweetly back. His lips slowly formed in a smile and the bag that was hung over his shoulder fell to the hard floor with a thud. He gently pushed Bobby to the side and walked toward Audrey.

"Did you forget something?" She asked as he quickly approached.

He nodded his head and said, "This," as he crashed his lips onto hers. Jack pulled her body closer once he felt her pull away for a second before eventually giving in. His hand rested on the back of her neck as he deepened the kiss.

"What are you doing?" Audrey asked, her breathing rapid, once the two broke apart.

"I'm making this believable." Jack stated as he rested his forehead on hers. "Okay, I'm really going to leave now," He said, placing a kiss on Audrey's forehead before turning to leave again.

"Hello?" Audrey called as she shut the door behind her before slipping off her high heels. "Bobby?" She called again as she juggled the many grocery bags she held.

A chorus of footsteps could be heard as Bobby entered the living room, hair dripping wet. "Hey, Aud," He greeted taking the bags and carrying them into the kitchen with ease.

"Bobby, what have I told you about calling me Aud?" She asked, her face twisted into disgust as she repeated the horrid nickname.

"Okay, fine. I won't call you Aud anymore," Bobby said as he and Audrey placed the food into the refrigerator. "Besides, I like Dee better," He teased.

Audrey gagged. "Please Bobby; I'm tired of throwing up. But if you continue with these ridiculous nicknames I might just have to."

Bobby laughed. "Well, it's either Dee or Aud. Take your pick."

Audrey grimaced. "Aud it is…" She said, solemnly as Bobby grinned in delight.

Ring…

Ring…

Audrey threw the pillow she had placed over her head moments ago across the room as she angrily answered the phone. "What do you want?" She snapped.

"Shhh…" The voice on the other line said.

Audrey's jaw dropped. "You call me at three o'clock in the morning and all you have to say is 'shh'?"

"Just listen," The deep voice said again with a small chuckle.

Audrey's heart skipped a beat at the voice. "Jack!" She squeaked.

He laughed again and she heard his play a few cords on the guitar. "And I feel a weakness coming on. Never felt so good to be so wrong, had my heart on lockdown. And then you turned me around, I'm feeling like a new born child
every time I get a chance to see you smile. It's not complicated, I was so jaded. And you caught me off guard. Now I'm running and screaming. I feel like a hero and you are my heroine. Do you know that your love is the sweetest sin?"

"That was amazing, Jack," Audrey complimented.

"Thank you. I just had to play that for you. It's incredible here, Audrey. I've written five songs and it's only been twenty-four hours."

"Wow, Jack that's---"

"Unbelievable? I know. So, how's everything back home?"

Audrey yawned, "Fine."

"I'm sorry, it must be late. I'll let you go."

"Good, because you woke me up," Audrey joked.

"I'm sorry. I forgot Miss Audrey Clark needs at least eight hours of beauty sleep," Jack retorted, with a laugh.

"That's right, because I 'wake up' looking this good," Audrey responded.

"You do…with your bed head," Jack laughed as Audrey groaned.

"Yes, because your hair looks so much better in the morning!"

"My hair always looks good, Audrey…"

"Uh huh," Audrey said as she yawned again.

"Okay, go to sleep, you." Jack said. "I'll talk to you again at a more reasonable time."

"Goodnight Jack." She said as her eyelids became heavy.

"Goodnight, Audrey---" Jack paused for a second before hearing the line go dead. "I miss you."

Author's Note: Sorry Bobby lovers, but this was an Audrey/Jack centric chapter. But don't worry. You'll see more of him in the next chapter, I pinky promise :).