Saved and Rejoined

By Dueler312

Disclaimer: I do not own anything of OLTL.

Chapter 4

As soon as the final bell rang, Starr had headed over to her locker and put her stuff up, and then hurried over to the park. Cole wasn't there yet, so she sat down and waited. She though looked at the spot, as she remembered how she and Cole got together at this place, even though their parents had forbidden it, and how Starr had shown him for who she was. She was so well into that memory that she didn't realize that she had company.

"Daydreaming, Starr?" someone behind her said. Starr looked up, expecting to see Cole, but it was actually her Aunt Viki instead. "Actually, I was remembering something," Starr said as Aunt Viki sat down.

"I take it its about some boy?" her Aunt started to tease.

"Yeah, but that's not why I'm here. Cole wanted to meet me here," said Starr.

"Ooh, what for?" Aunt Viki asked.

"Probably about what has been happening since our baby's death," Starr answered. Aunt Viki looked a little confused, and Starr told her what Cole had been doing, and what had happened yesterday. .

"Wow, I'm pretty shocked at that," Viki said. "I don't know, Starr, do you think you own him this meeting?"

"I do," said Starr. "I mean, he's gone through so much, with finding out that his mom is alive, but not really knowing him and pushing away, finding out that my dad had held her all those months and didn't tell her about him, and losing the baby. I mean, that's a lot to put on one person."

"You definitely know how to see the good in people, Starr," said Viki. Starr smiled and said, "That and I'm not afraid to stand up for anyone or myself. Cole told me that's what made him fall in love with me."

"And its still the reason why I love you," said Cole, who was standing from behind the bench.

"How long have you been there?" asked Starr.

"Only for a few seconds," said Cole.

"Well, I can see this is a conversation you two need to have alone, so I will let you have it, and get out your guys way," Viki said with a smile. Starr and Cole both laughed, and both thanked Viki.

"Oh, Hey Starr, before I forget, Jessica is back home, and she's has been wanting to see you," Viki called to them.

"No problem, I'll try to stop by," said Starr. Viki then headed out. Cole sat down where Viki was.

"I take it you two were talking about me?" asked Cole.

"Well, yeah," said Starr. "She has help me through much of this. She actually saw me when I was remembering when we became a couple here that night at this bench."

"I was remembering that as well, when I was walking up to here," said Cole. "Ever since then though we been through a whole bunch of things, even though we're not a couple anymore."

"Well, the pregnancy did put a big rough spot on us, and with me wanting to give the baby away," said Starr.

"Yeah, but we did get close again as friends, and," Cole went silent as he said that. Starr looked at him, wondering what was wrong. "And what, Cole?" asked Starr.

Cole took a deep breath and said, "I can't live without you anymore, Starr." Starr looked at Cole, but didn't say anything. She had a look of confusion, but then noticed that her lips were approaching Cole's, and his were coming as well, until they connected. They pulled back a little, not knowing if they want this, but then continue kissing, though slowly, as they wanted to enjoy it. They then stop, as they needed a little air. Cole then said with a smile, "I think you may know what my question is, huh?" Starr smiled and said, "Well, I think this may be a good answer for you," said Starr, and she planted her lips once more on Cole as he accepted the kiss. They then hugged, with both of them thinking in their heads that they were glad to be back together, knowing that their love had grown stronger than it has been.

"Hey, why don't we get out of here, and go celebrate a little?" Starr suggested.

"Where to then?" asked Cole.

"Well, I know that Langston is with Markko at the diner, and I know those two would want to hear the news from us," said Starr.

"Well I know those two will definitely be happy?" said Cole. They both smiled at each other again, and Cole helped Starr up and they started to leave the park.

As they went through the exit, They heard someone said, "I take it you two are back together again, huh?", from the entrance. They both turned and saw Starr's father.

"Are you spying on us now?" Cole said, sounding a little angry.

"Cole, don't," said Starr.

"Hey, don't worry, I wasn't spying. I just saw your two hands linked together, and I just assumed it," said Todd.

"Well, yeah we are," said Starr. "Why, because if you're thinking-"

"Whoa, Starr," said Todd. "I'm not thinking of separating you two, besides, I would be breaking what I promised myself trying to find that person who I was when I held you, and I don't think want Marty's rage on me, okay. Besides, I was just heading for a walk in the park anyways. Later." Todd then headed into the park.

Cole was looking at Todd like he was about to pounce on him. "I really wish he was in jail," said Cole. Starr wrapped her arms around him and said, "Hey, just forget about my father right now, okay. He may be trying to make up for what he has done, but he still has to pay, and besides, we got something to celebrate with our friends, remember?"

Cole just smiled as he looked down at Starr and said, "I don't know how you do it, but you always can make me smile and feel good."

Starr just smiled and blushed a little. "I love you, Cole," she said.

"I love you too, Starr," said Cole, and they headed on the way to the diner to let their friends know the good news.

Sure enough Langston and Markko were at the diner. Langston was sitting in the front, while Markko was talking to her. Lola was also there as well, as they were talking, when Starr and Cole were walking in.

"Hey guys," said Starr.

"Hey, you two," said Langston. "I take it things are okay?" she asked.

"Actually things are better then okay," he said, glancing at Starr. Markko caught that glance, and knew right away. "Something tells me Lang that our two best friends are hooked onto each other again," he said with a smile.

"You're definitely catching on, Markko," she said as she sat down right next to Lola, with Cole sitting down right next to her.

"Aww, I'm so happy for you guys," Langston said, jumping off her seat and hugging her two friends.

"They really are in love, huh?" Lola asked Markko.

"Hey, you wouldn't be able to use anything to separate those two," said Markko. Lola smiled, as she ordered some coffees for all of them to celebrate.

(A/N: Starr and Cole may be back together, but they still don't know that their baby is still alive. Stay tuned as Starr visits Jessica in the next chapter.)