A/N – Thanks for the reviews. Blackberry959 - Skye and Jason are not related in this fic. Good question. Guest who doesn't understand the story. I did explain why they got married in the first chapter. It was an alliance to keep the peace between the families who had been fighting (a business arrangement). Liz is young, and this is her first relationship. She's attracted to him and she doesn't want to fail. She's just trying to make it work. She knows how important it is to her father too. To me, it's like a moth to a flame. She knows the flame's hot and can burn her, but she's still attracted to it none the less.

Other Guest – Glad it makes more sense now. I tend to not give a lot away in the beginning. I think I'm giving hints but maybe I'm not always clear enough. And I get your other points as well! Thanks for the feedback!

Chapter 6 – First Date

Liz studied him for a moment. "Can I ask you a question?"

"Yes."

"Why were you so mad at Dante?"

Jason sighed. "When Sonny found out Dante was his, Dante wasn't happy about it. He was bitter, and I saw the pain Sonny went through and he had offered Dante the world and his son didn't want any part of it, so he just always rubbed me the wrong way and maybe I was a little jealous too," he admitted.

Liz nodded. "There's always two sides to every story, Jason. People get to feel the way they want to; they have reasons for it. I may not like how you've treated me, but I'm not saying you don't get to be upset about the circumstances. I just wish you wouldn't take it out on me."

"Okay. Can I ask you a question now?"

Liz smiled. "Yes."

"Will you go out on a date with me tonight?"

Liz blushed. "Yes." She is surprised that he asked but very happy.

Jason smiled. Her blushing is something he thoroughly enjoys. "Good. Dress casually. We're going to a bar."

"A bar?"

"Yes, and I hope you like motorcycles." He got up and chuckled. The look on her face was priceless.

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After dinner, Liz got changed and met Jason outside wearing jeans and an off the shoulder top. Her hair is a sea of curls and she looks very hot.

He handed her a helmet and she frowned but allowed him to help her put it on.

Jason sat on the bike and then held out his hand to help her. "You have to hold on to me tight and lean into the turns. If you get scared, move one of your hands to my side."

"Okay." She is a little nervous but also very excited about their date since she wants to make a good impression.

Jason revved the engine and Liz jumped and threw her arms around him. Jason chuckled and pulled away. When they got to Jake's, they got off and Liz was out of breath.

"Did I forget to tell you to breathe?"

Liz smiled. "That was incredible."

"Glad you liked it."

He led her inside and claimed a table as Coleman approached. "Hey, long time no see," he said before putting a beer down in front of Jason. He checked out Liz. "Wow. What can I get you, little lady?" He didn't even try to hide his smile.

"A shot of tequila."

Jason glanced at her.

"You got it," Coleman said giving her a wink.

Liz chuckled when she saw Jason's reaction. "What?" She perused the room. It is a typical bar but seems comfortable to her. "I like it here."

Jason is truly perplexed. He thought he had her figured out and he would have never guessed she'd be comfortable at Jake's.

Coleman came back with some lime, salt, and then put down three shots. "I figured I'd save you the trouble."

"Thank you, Coleman."

"Anything for you, darling," he said smoothly as he walked away.

Jason rolled his eyes. "Are you flirting with Coleman?"

Liz giggled. "Of course. If he's happy, then I know I'll be happy."

Jason shook his head. He watched her put some salt on her hand and lick it, throw back the shot, and then put the lime in her mouth. Damn.

Coleman had been watching her from the other corner of the bar and chuckled at Jason's reaction.

"What was that all about?" Jason asked.

She gave him a look. "You've never done that? It's called lick it, slam it, suck it."

He smirked. She is hot as hell. "No, I'm a beer man."

"I see." She stood. "Be right back."

He tracked her until she disappeared into the bathroom. Coleman joined him. "You're hitched to her?"

Jason nodded. "Yup."

"Then why don't you look happier? She's stunning and sexy as hell."

"That's the problem. Besides, she's more than that—way more."

"Are you on drugs?"

Jason glared at him. "Coleman, it's complicated."

"Look, man, I'd lay down everything for her. She is grade A. You need to stop being a brat and get on that," he said dramatically.

They watched Liz saunter into the room. A man stopped her, and Jason tensed.

"Hello there, beautiful."

Liz smiled. "Hi." She tried to walk past him, but the man was persistent. "Now wait a minute hot stuff, how about a dance?"

She glanced at his hand on her arm and then looked him in the eye. "I wouldn't do that if I was you." She had heard Jason's chair push back a few seconds before.

"I don't mean any harm. I just want a—" Jason had stepped behind him and grabbed his neck and then shoved him down to the floor. "The lady doesn't want to dance with you."

"Okay, man. I don't want any trouble," he said frantically.

Jason let him go and pulled Liz against his chest with such force that it took her breath away and then led her to the table and they sat.

"You play pool?" Liz asked before she downed another shot. She needed one after that display. He was all kinds of hot defending her.

Jason smiled. "Yes."

Liz stood. "Let's go then."

Was she actually challenging him? "Prepare to lose."

Liz turned around and licked some salt off her lips. "Does anything about me look like a loser to you?" she asked saucily.

Jason was still smiling when she turned around and walked over to the table. Coleman shook his body like he had a chill in reaction to her sexiness. "Morgan is a fool."

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Liz did a few more shots and still beat the pants off of Jason. He was shocked, to say the least.

"I'll be right back," he said before leaving to use the bathroom.

She watched him leave and then sighed. When he is being nice, he is so hot. She just hopes that he keeps it up because she doesn't want to go back to the way it was.

Catching a movement by the door, she glanced in that direction and spotted her new friend. "Dante!" she said running towards him. He laughed and caught her in mid-air and spun her around.

"Now that's a greeting."

Liz laughed. "How are you?" she asked slipping back down to the ground.

"Not as good as you. Who are you here with?"

"My husband."

Dante looked at her tentatively. "Maybe I should leave then."

"Maybe you should," Jason said moving behind him, not even trying to hide his disdain.

Dante made a face at Elizabeth and she giggled.

"I come in peace," Dante said turning around to meet his glacial stare. "Nice to see you too." He turned back around. "Take care. I'm going to go get a drink."

Dante strode towards the bar as Liz gave Jason a look. "Do you have to be an asshole to him?"

Jason smirked at the fiery look in her eyes. "He kidnapped my wife."

"Oh please. I went with him willingly," she said spinning around to go back to the table.

Jason's eyes tracked her. There is so much about her that he wants to know. Despite himself, he is starting to crush on his wife. She liked his motorcycle and playing pool. Maybe they have more in common than he originally thought.

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They finished their drinks and headed to the motorcycle. Liz is buzzed and couldn't wait to feel the wind.

She put on the helmet and slipped on the back and then laid her head on Jason's back and held onto his waist as she wished that life was this simple; just Jason, her, and the wind.