Part 11… Sorry it's taken so long, muses are refusing co-operate with me.

Author notes: This is a multi chapter kind of thing... and for the first time I'm trying out the first person view when writing.

Rated R for safety

Disclaimer: If you recognize it then I don't own it. A few of the characters are though, such as Cat, Mia, Maria and Tina. Any resemblance between them and any living, dead or fictional characters is purely coincidental! No copyright infringement intended in any way or form.

Comments are still the only food my muses accept so please... send any comments you have, good or bad.

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*Josef*

With half an ear I listened to the man's droning voice as he tried to explain why investing money in his business would be an excellent deal. I would let him finish before I told him no. My people had already investigated the company and I knew it wasn't interesting for me. While he talked and gestured, I sat thinking about last night and this morning. It had been an amazing night, she had been amazing. I was still amazed that I hadn't felt the urge to bite that last time. That was unheard of, well... not unheard of but uncommon. Last time for me had been with Sarah… I pushed the thoughts of Sarah away, they would only lead to heart ache and right now I wanted to focus on that wondrous girl.

I looked over at the phone again, for the hundredth time since I woke up. I wanted to call her. Wondered what she was doing right now. What she was thinking. Had I done wrong by leaving her without waking her up? Leaving a note? I sighed and turned my attention back to the man.

*Cat*

For about the millionth time I looked over at the phone. Still no call and it was night. I sighed. Of course he wouldn't call. I had hoped that he would. I wanted to see him again. Maria wrapped an arm around my shoulder and I leaned against her for the quiet support and strength she was offering and turned back to look at the screen again.

*Josef*

I was practically growling with frustration when I finally managed to get the man to understand I was not interested in a business deal. When he finally left it was already dark. I checked the time and almost groaned. Would it be too late to call now? Hopefully she wouldn't be angry. I picked up the phone and quickly dialled the numbers I had memorized.

*Cat*

It was dark. For some reason I felt like crying. He hadn't called. Not that I had expected him to, but I had hoped. Oh, how I had hoped he would. I wanted to see him again. I wanted him to be one of the good guys. One of the guys that don't turn out to be a toad when the sun comes up. I stared with unseeing eyes at the screen, wishing this day would just come to an end. Suddenly, the presence of my friends wasn't comforting at all. It felt like they were watching my every move, waiting for the breakdown.

When the phone rang, I swear I jumped about 5 feet in the air. Quickly I picked up the cordless and checked caller id but the number wasn't listed. I sighed, probably one of those damned phone sales people again.

"Caitlyn Jones", I said as I answered.

"Evening Caitlyn, sorry I haven't called earlier. Business never sleeps", Josef's voice said, the sound making my knees go wobbly on me and I quickly made my way to my bedroom and almost fell down on the bed.

"That's ok", I sounded normal at least.

"Did you enjoy the breakfast?" he asked. The sound of his voice sending shivers down my spine. Memories floating around in my head from the night that had passed.

"Yes, I did…" I just couldn't think of anything to say. My mind was blank, except for those memories…

*Josef*

She seemed quiet. I could hear her heartbeat. It was distant, but had definitely quickened when she heard my voice. Her soft voice was making my body react in interesting ways. I wanted to hear more. I could listen to the clear, soft sound of her voice for hours.

"Tell me about your day", I said as I leaned back in my chair. She was quiet for a few seconds. I wondered if I'd said something wrong.

"Haven't done much, you sure you want to hear about it?" she said, and I could almost here the faint smile in her voice. I could see it on her face as if she was sitting in front of me.

"Yes, doll. I'm sure", I replied. I could hear the sound of cloth against soft skin as she shrugged.

"I woke up, had breakfast and then my friends came by and we've been watching movies all day", she said. I could hear the small hint of resentment and wonder in her voice as she said "woke up".

"About the waking up part... I'm sorry I left like that. I just..." tell the truth or make something up? Truth, partly at least. "I just had to get back to work and I knew if I woke you up to say good bye... I wouldn't have been leaving at all", had to make a face at myself at that last bit. How true that was.

"Really?" her voice sounded happy, and yet almost as if she didn't quite believe me.

"Yes, really", I had to smile at the tiny sigh of relief. I know she doesn't know I can hear or sense all these little signs from her and the fact she doesn't know exactly who I am is slowly becoming a growing concern for me. How do I tell this sweet girl who I am? What I am? How to tell her without risking her exposing us? Or worse, shutting me out?

"Ok... so..." she hesitated, I waited... nothing.

"What, doll? You can ask me whatever you want" almost at least. I'd rather you didn't ask me things about me and what I am yet.

"What was your day like?" I could hear the smile in her voice and relaxed a little.

"Boring business meetings all day mostly", I replied.

"Oh", I heard her moving, she sound of cloth against her skin as she shifted her position to get more comfortable. I longed to see her, touch her... feel the softness of her skin underneath my fingertips again.

"I would like to see you again", I said the words, hardly believing them myself.

"I'd like that. When?" I couldn't help the surge of male pride at her question, the peak in her heart rate, the hitch in her breathing at my statement. All of it signs that she truly wanted the same as me.

"Is tonight too soon?"

To be continued