Chapter eighteen

Here's the next chapter guys! Steve makes a decision..personally I don't think it's the right one but hey, we need some more tension between Kono and McGarrett. Also something happens between Kono anD Adam! So like always, ENJOY!

The day passed slowly. Steve was mainly running up and down for Charlie; a new experience for him. By eight o'clock he was exhausted and she was too.

"OK I have to go to work tomorrow Charlie, but I really think you need another day off. To rest and stuff." He said as he walked into her room.

"I'm fine dad."

"Are you sure? Because I don't want to have to come and get you tomorrow."

"I'm honestly feeling a lot better." She insisted.

"Alright. If you say so." He sat on her bed next to her. "Charlotte we need to talk about you drinking."

"There's a lot we need to talk about..." She said quietly.

"I'm all ears." Steve said.

"You first."

"OK well. Uh. I've never done this before. But Charlotte, the amount you drank was irresponsible and illegal. Being my daughter has its liberties, yes, but you are also an example. But more so, Charlie you could have been seriously hurt. I do not want to have this discussion with you again, OK? No drinking whatsoever. You are still fourteen, when you are older and legal; you can do what you want. Do you understand me?" Steve said strictly.

She nodded. "I'm sorry."

He gave her a small smile. "I know you are. And I also know there won't be a repeat of this. What did you want to tell me?"

"You kissed Kono." Charlie said after a minutes silence.

Steve looked shocked and horrified. His fourteen year old daughter really didn't need to know about his love life. "I...uh yeah. How did you know?" He stuttered.

"I heard her yelling at you."

"So you heard it all?"

Charlie nodded. "Dad, you can't kiss someone if they have a boyfriend."

Steve fidgeted before standing up. "I know. It's just...Kono's...she is different to all the other girls I've liked."

"Different to Catherine."

"Very. I mean Catherine was great and stuff, but she wasn't someone I could imagine myself actually being in a proper relationship. Maybe marrying or having a baby with."

"But you can imagine that with Kono?"

Steve looked at her and sighed. "Yeah. She's just- she's so kind and caring. And beautiful. Inside and out. I mean you've seen her body. It's like-" Steve stopped suddenly at the creeped out look Charlie was giving him.

"Then fight for her. Convince her that it is you she wants to be with and not the other guy." Charlie said.

"Yeah babe, it's not that easy. I'm her boss. She thinks it wouldn't work."

"Why not?"

"Because things like that don't usually work. I mean, if we fought; our work would be affected. It's unprofessional."

"So show her it will be professional."

Steve laughed at his daughter. "Yeah I'll try Charlie. Go to bed. Night." He said as he quickly kissed her and turned off her lights.

He walked into his room and peeled his clothes off. As he got into his bed, he realised how much he really missed having someone to cuddle up to. To keep warm. To have relying on him. But it also dawned on him that Kono wouldn't go for it. He could try to convince her but in the end it was her decision. And she had made herself pretty clear. Just as Steve was about to dose off, he got a text.

Hey Steve, want to go out for a drink? I think we need to talk. Lori x

He didn't know what to say. It was true that he had no real romantic feelings for Lori, but he did want to be with someone. It had been nearly three weeks and Lori would definitely be up for it.

He replied,

Sure. The bar on kahuna? In about twenty? Steve

Then he jumped out of bed and quickly showered.

"I'm going out for a bit babe. I have my phone so text me if you need anything." He said to Charlie.

"Hmm."

Less than half an hour later, Lori walked into the bar in her short blue dress. She saw Steve sitting nearby in jeans and a tight black shirt. He looked so gorgeous. He waved at her discreetly and she made her way over.

"Hey." She smiled as he stood up to hug her.

"Hi. I'm glad you agreed to meet me." She said.

"Why wouldn't I?" They both sat down.

"Well you were pretty keen to get rid of me the other day."

"Yeah I'm sorry about that. Really. Kono and I are just...she thinks...I don't know. But let's not talk about her."

"Sure." Lori said. "What do you want to drink?"

"What would you like to drink? I'm buying."

"No! I asked you to meet up so I should pay." She giggled.

"Don't be silly. What man lets the lady buy the drinks on their first date?" He stood up.

"First date?" Lori asked looking shocked.

Steve didn't say anything. He just leant down and kissed her lightly on her lips. "So?"

She laughed. "Gin and tonic please."

"On its way." He smiled before moving to the bartender.

Kono went straight to Adam's from Steve's. Urgh. That man was so beautiful it killed her. She wanted him so bad. So so so bad. But it would never work. She knocked on Adam's door and he immediately answered.

"Hey babe." He said as he let her in.

"Hi." She went to sit on his sofa.

"You seem tense." He said down next to her and pulled her towards him as he began to slowly kiss her neck.

"Adam not now." She said sternly.

"What's wrong with now?" He asked. But he didn't back off.

"Adam." She got up.

"Seriously Kono? What the hell is up with you? The last few weeks you've been so distant." He yelled and stood up too.

"I'm sorry. I've just had a lot on my mind."

"Like what? Look you're my girlfriend. I'm here to listen."

"It's nothing babe, really it's just Steve's-" she stopped realising what she had accidentally let slip out.

"Steve's what?" Adam's eyes turned hawk like.

"Nothing." She said turning away from him but he grabbed her wrist.

"Steve's what, Kono?"

"It's nothing important Adam." She said harshly.

"Well it obviously is, if its changed you this much." He yelled. He had gone red.

"I don't have to tell you anything." She shouted.

"Yes you do."

"No. No you don't own me Adam. You can't demand I tell you things that are none of your business." She screamed at him.

Before she could stop him he had hit her. Hard. On the side of her face. She could feel it burning up. She immediately pulled her hand out of his grasp and held her face.

"Kono- baby-" he said moving towards her. "I'm so sorry. I-"

"Get away from me." She shouted at him. Her face was stinging. "You are a bastard." She grabbed her keys and ran out the door to her car.

"Kono!" He called after her.

"It's over Adam." She shouted back before driving off.

Well that was nice and long and full of drama! Please please please review! And I'll get you the next chapter ASAP!