Part 13

After the guys were done with their panel you all went back to your rooms to recharge. You decided to dress to impress from your head down to your as you were applying the finishing touches, you heard a knock on your door. Not expecting anyone, you walked over to go open it and peeped through the peep hole to see who was outside. You couldn't help but smile at the unexpected surprise.

"Wow...you look amazing." Brock handed you a single red rose. "Might you accompany me this evening for the festivities?" He held out his arm for you to link yours with his. A signature move you guessed.

You smiled at him. "Let me grab my purse and room and key and I'm all yours." You quickly grabbed your things before linking your arm in his and you both made your way down to join the karaoke festivities.

As you were walking down the hall, you were joined by Jared and Gen and then Jensen and Daneel as well when you came past their room. Everyone was talking and laughing and having a good time. You couldn't but notice that Jensen was still being quieter than usual though and you couldn't help but feel concerned.

As soon as you all arrived you were rushed by fans trying to get pictures with everyone. You scooted yourself off to the side not wanting to really partake. No one knew you and that's kind of how you wanted it to stay.

The evening was turning into a real blast. Drinks were flowing, songs were being sung, dancing was in full force. You hadn't been out like this in a long time and you were loving every second of it. Somehow you were coerced to go sing on stage. Daneel had gone back to the hotel room not feeling well and you still hadn't had a chance to talk to Jensen and you wanted a way to show him you were there for him. With the alcohol in your system and your better judgement not entirely present...you decided to sing "I'll Stand By You"

As you sang you made sure to find his green eyes and you both never looked away throughout the song. You were applauded and cheered after you were done and you very carefully made your back down the stage stairs having your legs feel even more like JELLO than before you went on stage. Brock appeared at your side to help you back to the booth you were all sitting at. There was a slight awkward air about everyone, but when you looked to find Jensen he was no longer in the spot he was just previously sitting.

You then heard his voice coming from the stage, "Man, now how am I supposed to follow that performance?" He smiled and winked at you seeming to be completely indifferent about what you just sang to him. You then heard a familiar tune start to play from the band. "I know this one I like to sing all the time, but you guys never seem to get bored of hearing me sing it either." He laughed at all the whoops and hollers he got. He then proceeded to sing "Simple Man" and you felt kind of let down, but didn't really pay attention to the lyrics he put more effort in to "Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself, Follow your heart and nothing else, And you can do this, oh baby, if you try, All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied" s You didn't even notice him looking straight at you as he sang those verses. You felt stupid and just wanted to go back to your room.

"Wanna get out of here?" Those words were music to your ears at this moment. You looked to see Brock have a concerned look on his face.

"Yeah, I don't feel so good." He nodded in understanding as he scooted out of the booth to hold his hand out for you to help you get out as well.

"I'll see you guys in the morning," you spoke to Gen and Jared and the others at the table before leaving. Gen and Jared looked at you with a somewhat sad look.

You walked back to your room with Brock and he started to let you go as you neared your door, but you gripped tighter on his hand.

"Can you...can you stay for a little bit?" You bit your lower lip and gave him some puppy dog eyes.

"I'm not so sure that I should..."

"Why not?" You felt your short fuse starting to ignite.

"Y/n..." he let out a sigh, "I think you're beautiful and funny and independent, but..."

"But what?"

"You SAY there's nothing going on between you and Jensen, but..."

"Excuse me?!"

He placed his hands on your arms gently holding you to look at him, "Y/n, just hear me out, ok?" You nodded as you took a deep breath. "The way you two look at each other, how protective he is of you, and then what I saw tonight while you both sang-"

"He didn't do anything special."

"You weren't paying attention then...look, I really do like you and I would love to get to know you better, but until you two resolve whatever it is that's going on between you two...EVEN IF it really is nothing...I don't want to get caught in the middle."

"I can respect that. But there's really nothing going on. I swear. He's working on his marriage with Daneel and I'm...I'm just a best friend to him and that's all that he is to me."

"That may be all that you guys are to each other on the surface, but...I think you guys really should talk about what's going on and no bullshit...if you end up resolving things and you're still available, I would really love for you to give me a call."

He placed a kiss on your lips and felt a jolt run through you. As he started to pull away you pulled him into you and the kiss began to get more heated. You were pushed against your hotel room door as you bit onto his lower lip and tugged a little earning a low grunt from him. After a few minutes of hands wandering and both of you losing your breath you came to a stop resting your forehead against his.

"Wow..." Was all he could manage to say and you both lightly laughed and smiled at each other. "Now I really hope things work out in my favor." You couldn't help, but blush.

"I would REALLY love to stay, especially after that, but...I think you two need to talk first." He turned his head to look down the hall where your eyes followed to see a locked jaw Jensen looking at you two. "I really hope to get a call from you later." He placed a soft kiss on your cheek before walking down the opposite end of the hall away from Jensen as he gave him a slight wave at his departure.

Jensen stood there not moving, jaw still locked, and a mixture of emotions in his a word could escape your lips Jensen started to walk off away from you. You didn't know what you were doing as your feet took off after him. You caught up to him and spun him around.

"What the hell-" You were cut off by his lips crashing into yours. Taken aback for a mere second before reciprocating you wrapped your arms around his neck getting lost in the kiss. Kissing Jensen was different than kissing Brock. It felt like you were at peace, like you were home, where you belonged. But even in your intoxicated state, you were brought out of your thoughts to remember that he was still married and quickly separated from him.

"We can't do this. What are we doing?" You ran your hand through your hair to try to grasp what was going on.

"I'm sorry y/n...I shouldn't have done that...I just...I'm getting so tired of lying to myself, to you, to everyone..."

"What are you talking about?"

"Can we talk about this somewhere more private?" You took his hand and led him to your room.

You both sat down on the couch in your room, he looked tired and worn out as he looked at you.

"Ok...talk" You started the conversation.

(Sorry for the cliffhanger. I should have the next part up before the end of the weekend, but I need to get some class work done.)