A/N: I only own the OC

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A few weeks later...

I was sitting on the bar as we closed up. I had bartended with Becky, and Seth had worked tonight. I was counting all the money as Elias, Michael, Cash, and Austin finished up. I was handing out money when Michael stopped me.

"I was wondering if... maybe you wanted to go to the beach tonight. I saw about a meteor shower." He asked me and I could tell he was nervous. I had gotten closer to him since I had stopped talking to Dexter. We had been having coffee together most mornings and talk about our lives. I had gotten used to him being around, and seeing him without a shirt on was just kind of a nice sight.

"Yeah." I said and he looked up almost surprised. He knew about Dexter, and how Dexter and I ended things.

"We can leave as soon as I am done." I said and he smiled at me.

I finished up, told everyone bye, and I followed Michael to his car. He opened the door for me and I smiled as I got in. We drove to the beach as the radio played softly and the wind came through the windows.

"Thanks for coming tonight." He said and I nodded as we walked out into the sand. He had grabbed a blanket and laid it on the sand. We were beside the pier, and we weren't the only ones out there. We sat down beside each other.

"Thank you for inviting me." I said as we looked up at the sky.

"I have wanted to invite you out for awhile." He admitted and I chuckled.

"I'm glad you finally got the courage." I admitted. I hadn't meant to, but I started to grow attracted to Michael. I knew that I shouldn't have, and especially after Dexter. I found that we had common interests, he had life goals, he had overcome a lot, and he was really funny. I know it didn't hurt that he was built like a Greek god.

We were watching the stars and pointing different ones out. I was having fun sitting with him as he carefully put his hand over mine. I was having a small internal crisis. I hadn't heard from Dexter in awhile. He tried at first, but slowly backed off. I still thought about him, but was I ready to move on? Did I hold out hope for me and Dexter?

"Jodi." Michael said and I looked over at him. He softly pressed his lips to mine. I was taken back, but I pressed against him. He finally pulled away and looked at me.

"I have wanted to do that few a while now." He admitted. I was glad it was dark because I knew I was blushing.

"Michael, I just got out of a relationship. I think you are a great guy, and I would love to see where this goes... but it's going to go very slowly." I said.

"Wardlow." He said and I chuckled.

"What if I like Michael better?" I asked him and he softly kissed the back of my hand.

"Fine, and I don't care how slow as long as I am the one holding your hand." He said and I smirked.

He pulled me in between his legs as we sat there. He kept our fingers entwined and I leaned back against him. We sat there for at least another hour before he pulled me off the sand, and we headed back.

Dexter POV

I was walking the streets of St Augustine at 3am. I hadn't enjoyed life lately. I was working more at the winery, and trying my hardest to forget Jodi. I was still hanging around Johnny, but Candice wouldn't come near me. I had done it to myself.

I found myself outside the club. The top light was on and I glanced towards Jodi's house. I had wanted to go knock on her door so many times. She had asked for space, but I didn't want to give her any space anymore. I missed her. I know I had fucked up. I should have never met Liv that night. I honestly was going to tell Jodi, and I thought we would have talked about it. I guess I ran out of chances with her.

I finally walked to the gate and got ready to go in when I heard her talking to someone. I glanced in and saw her talking to that guy that was there from the day when she told me she wanted space. I watched as he kissed her cheek before heading out the side gate. She smiled as she watched him go... had she really moved on?

I finally made my feet move and I wandered through the empty streets. I had a lot on my mind as I found myself in front of someone else's house. I probably shouldn't be here, but I didn't care. I knocked on their door and they opened the door a few minutes later. I was pulled inside and their lips pressed against mine immediately. I may not be able to forget about Jodi all the time, but I could try to forget her for now.

Jodi POV

I was sitting OC White's with Becky. We had met for lunch. She was talking to me about her and Seth. They were still trying to have another baby. Becky was getting frustrated. I was listening until a familiar blonde caught my attention. I realized I was looking at Dexter with the girl from the picture. Becky followed my gaze and her eyes got huge.

"We can leave." She said and I smirked.

"Nah. I have a better idea." I said and called the waiter over. Dave owned OC Whites and I had no problem using my friendship. I knew that Dave was here so I asked for him.

"Jodi." He said and hugged me. He also hugged Becky, and sat down with us.

"What do I owe the pleasure?" He asked me.

"Look who is waiting for a table." I said and he glanced over before a devious smirk crossed his face. He kissed my cheek and got up. I knew that he would take care of it for me.

"What's he going to do?" Becky asked me as I smirked.

"Dave hated Dexter... always. So, he's enjoying this. Remember, Dexter is technically an outsider because he was in Jacksonville for so long." I said. We watched as Dexter and the woman were told they couldn't eat there by Dave. Dexter looked annoyed and the woman looked mortified. Dave walked back over and sat down as we were brought more drinks

"What did you do?" Becky asked him.

"I politely informed them that we have a dress code and whore was not the correct dress code." He said and we all clinked glasses.

"Thanks, Dave." I said and he chuckled.

"Thank you for letting me do that. I thought he was going to treat you better, but he turned out to be the asshole we all hate." He said. We hung out a little bit longer and headed back. Becky had to get Roux, and I was just going to relax tonight. I changed and was downstairs getting ready to watch a movie with Michael when someone knocked on my door. I opened it expecting it to be Michael. I was surprised to see Dexter.

"To what do I owe the pleasure?" I asked him in a sarcastic tone.

"You are that petty that you had to have your ex boyfriend embarrass me?" He asked me. I actually laughed in his face.

"Petty? No. Letting Dave tell you to fuck off because he has been there every time you fucked me over... I call that being a good friend. You have to remember Dexter... I have more friends here than you do. You don't think that people don't know we broke up because of what you did? We don't even have to tell anyone because people here always find out." I said and he got ready to say something when Michael stepped onto the porch. He was looking very confused as Dexter turned to look at him.

"Of course you would fuck another security guard." He said and Michael raised an eyebrow at him. I got ready to say something but Michael beat me to it.

"She's not fucking anyone, and especially not fucking with you." Michael said as he moved him out of the way, kissed my cheek, and shut the door in Dexter's face. He got ready to say something when I hugged him. He was taken back, but wrapped his arms around me.

"Thank you." I whispered and he smirked as I let him go.

"Anything for you, darlin." He said as he pulled me to the couch and we put in a movie. I should have felt bad for how Dexter was treated, but I didn't. I didn't even know if I care about him at all anymore.