Chapter 11

Quickly walking away from Gia and Kamar Nikolas mused at Kamar’s reactions to the simplest of his questions. It seemed Gia had a protector and before he could get any closer to her Nikolas knew he would have to find a way around him.

Stefan- [impatiently] Nikolas... Nikolas are you listening to me?
Nikolas- [stopping once they were outside turning to Stefan] What?
Stefan- I have been speaking to you since we left the examination room.
Nikolas- Well... [rudely as he placed his hands on his hips] what do you want?
Stefan- Nikolas... your tone of voice leaves much to be desired...
Nikolas- [fanning his hand] I apologize. Is there something wrong?
Stefan- What just went on in there?
Nikolas- [innocently] I don’t know what you are talking about.
Stefan- Dr. Campbell...
Nikolas- [smiling] Just lightening the mood.
Stefan- Speaking of her beauty...
Nikolas- [smiling] She is quite beautiful... more than I first thought.
Stefan- [shaking his head] And her smell...
Nikolas- [softly] Intoxicating...
Stefan- Nikolas...
Nikolas- Uncle... I am a man. It is not my fault that I noticed these things about her.
Stefan- But you went out of your way to...
Nikolas- [fanning his hand] It’s over with now... besides she did not seem to mind.
Stefan- [shaking his head] There is a time and place for such things.
Nikolas- I’ll remember that next time.
Stefan- Nikolas...
Nikolas- Uncle...
Emily- [softly as she slowly approached Nikolas and Stefan] Nikolas… [as Nikolas turned toward her] Nikolas what are you doing here?
Nikolas- [unsure of who she was] Emily?
Emily- Yeah… [smiling] Emily Quartermaine... I met you at Kelly’s... Lucky introduced us...
Nikolas- [softly smiling] Yes… I remember.
Emily- What are you doing here? [softly touching his arm] What happened… I mean is something wrong?
Nikolas- No...
Emily- But...
Nikolas- [a slow smile spreading across his face] Well... I knew you would be arriving here soon...
Emily- [softly] Oh…
Nikolas- [smiling] And now that you are we should make the most of it.
Emily- I was just... I came here to check in with my parents...
Nikolas- Parents?
Emily- Drs. Monica and Alan Quartermaine...
Nikolas- Surely you were here to see some young doctor or...
Emily- No.
Nikolas- Someone as beautiful as you...
Emily- No one... [slightly biting her bottom lip] no one was interested...
Nikolas- A pity... [smiling] on their parts of course.
Emily- [smiling] Of course.
Nikolas- Why the need to check in with your parents? You are of age correct?
Emily- Yeah... you know how it goes. A little too overprotective... wanting to know my every move.
Nikolas- [looking at Stefan] Yes... I believe I know of what you are speaking.
Stefan- Nikolas... I think that it is time we leave.
Nikolas- [looking at Emily] You go ahead Uncle...
Stefan- Nikolas I think...
Nikolas- And I think I will escort Ms. Quartermaine into the hospital.
Stefan- Nikolas...
Nikolas- [turning his gaze to Stefan] I will call you when I return home.
Stefan- Nikolas...
Nikolas- [shaking his head] End of discussion... [turning back to Emily] shall we go?
Emily- You don’t have to...
Nikolas- [offering Emily his arm] Believe me it is my pleasure.
Stefan- [as Nikolas and Emily slowly began to walk away] I will be expecting your call Nikolas.
Nikolas- [a slight frown on his face as he mumbled] I know... [flashing a smile he quickly turned his attention back to Emily] Lead the way...
Emily- [smiling] You know you really don’t have to do this.
Nikolas- [smiling] I know but look at it as your way of rescuing me.
Emily- Rescuing you?
Nikolas- [smiling] Yes you saved me from an afternoon of the same continuos monotonous drivel I always seem to hear when I am in Stefan’s presence.
Emily- Ok...

Nikolas and Emily continued to chat as they walked towards the ER where her parents were working. Hoping that Gia was still there on his return Nikolas was more than happy to walk Emily in the hospital. Having seen Gia he was intrigued by her and wanted to know more if not all there was to know about her. Discarding Emily once he came in contact with Gia again should be easy considering her parents were waiting for her.

Emily- [softly touching his arm drawing him out of his thoughts] Did I lose you?
Nikolas- [looking down at Emily] Excuse me?
Emily- [smiling] I asked you other than Lucky and your family who else in Port Charles do you know?
Nikolas- [walking with his hand clasped behind his back] Not many... after Leslie Lu appeared out of danger I returned to Greece and my life there.
Emily- So you don’t know anyone?
Nikolas- Unfortunately no...
Emily- Then I guess I should introduce you to everyone’s who’s important huh?
Nikolas- If you wish to do so.
Emily- [smiling] Yes I wish...
Nikolas- [smiling] Fine. [seeing Gia and Kamar ahead of him] I must correct myself.
Emily- Huh?
Nikolas- I have since met someone in Port Charles upon my arrival.
Emily- Who?
Nikolas- I believe her name to be [slowly as he savored her name on his tongue] Gia Campbell.
Emily- [frowning] Gia... how did you meet Gia?
Nikolas- By accident quite literally... I ran into the back of her car.
Emily- Oh... [looking over at Gia] if I were you I’d stay away from her.
Nikolas- Why?
Emily- Just take my word for it... you’ll be better off steering clear of her.
Nikolas- If you say so... [looking at Kamar and his closeness to Gia] and what of the young man with her?
Emily- Who Kamar?
Nikolas- [raising an eyebrow] Kamar?
Emily- Yeah... funny name but really sweet guy. I have no idea why he constantly hanging around her.
Nikolas- [softly] She is quite beautiful...
Emily- [frowning] Gia beautiful? [shaking her head] I don’t see it but even if she was beauty only goes so far.
Nikolas- I guess...
Emily- If the attitude does not match... it don’t matter how pretty someone appears.
Nikolas- True...
Emily- And Kamar’s too nice a guy to have to deal with that.
Nikolas- You seem to know much about Kamar... is there a story behind him as well?
Emily- We used to be involved...
Nikolas- [smiling] Really...
Emily- Yeah a long time ago...
Nikolas- So I don’t have to worry about vying for your affections with him then?
Emily- If you want me... [quickly licking at lips] I’m all yours...
Nikolas- Well... [trying his best to keep his expression neutral] I’m glad that’s the case. [slowly smiling] What kind of man is he to leave you for Gia...
Emily- [shaking her head] He did not leave me for Gia and they are definitely not a couple. Kamar has better taste than that...
Nikolas- Would it be too much to trouble you for an introduction?
Emily- Not at all... Kamar is someone you would want to meet.
Nikolas- [as they quickly walked toward Gia and Kamar] Thank you...
Emily- No problem at all... [standing beside Kamar softly touching his arm] Kamar... I want to introduce you to someone.
Gia- [shaking her head] Excuse you...
Emily- [frowning at Gia] Excuse me.
Gia- [mumbling] Is there ever one...
Emily- [rolling her eyes] Kamar I want to introduce you to a new friend of mine.
Gia- Hello to you too Emily...
Emily- [ignoring Gia] Kamar Maxwell I want you to meet Nikolas Cassadine.
Gia- [shaking her head as she smiled at Emily's actions] Kamar I’ll see you later. [looking quickly at Nikolas] Mr. Cassadine.
Nikolas- [slowly nodding his head] Dr. Campbell...

Gia could not help but laugh at Emily’s antics. For whatever reason she and Emily never got along. And it seemed their relationship only seemed to worsen after whatever she and Jason thought they had failed. Gia shrugged realizing her friendship with Kamar probably did not help matters as well. Before Gia could get deep in her pondering she was handed another patient and thoughts of Emily was pushed far away from her.

Nikolas- [extending his hand] Kamar...
Kamar- [reluctantly shaking his hand] Nikolas...
Nikolas- We weren’t properly introduced before so I had Emily correct this.
Emily- [looking from Kamar to Nikolas] You all met before?
Nikolas- No… while Gia...
Kamar- Dr. Campbell...
Nikolas- [smiling] Dr. Campbell was attending to my injuries...
Emily- Oh my God... what happened?
Nikolas- [smiling] I fell off the proverbial high horse…
Emily- Huh?
Nikolas- I fell off my horse and Stefan insisted that I come here to be checked out.
Emily- Everything’s cool though right?
Nikolas- Of course... nonetheless Kamar here came into the room while I was being attended to.
Kamar- Well since we’ve been introduced I think I’ll be going...
Emily- [quickly touching his arm] Kamar wait... I need... I need to ask you something. [turning to Nikolas] You don’t mind do you?
Nikolas- No... go right ahead I’ll be here waiting until you are finished.
Emily- [smiling] Thanks...

Nikolas watched as Emily and Kamar went to the side to speak. While deep in their conversation Nikolas stole a few glances in Gia’s direction. Regardless to Emily's objections whenever he looked at Gia all he saw was beauty. To be more exact exotic would be the word he used to describe her. Watching as she brushed her long braids off her shoulders Nikolas momentarily caught her eye and as she turned to look at him he briefly smiled and nodded in her direction. However before she had the chance to respond Emily came to reclaim his attention.

Nikolas- [pasting a fake smile on his face] That was fast...
Emily- Well yeah... just had to run a few things past him.
Nikolas- So what now?
Emily- How about lunch my treat…
Nikolas- But what of your parents? Shouldn’t you at least speak with them?
Emily- I came... if they did not see me that’s their fault.
Nikolas- Well...
Emily- [smiling seductively at Nikolas as she softly touched his arm] Besides I have a much better meeting in mind than what I would have had with them.
Nikolas- [smiling] Well since you put it that way…

Walking out with Emily Nikolas again stole a glance at Gia as she stood at the nearby desk looking over a chart. His breath caught as Gia returned his smile before she turned away from his gaze. His beauty smiled at him and he knew despite the ordeal of this lunch with Emily he would be survive it.

Chapter 12

Nikolas sat back thinking of Gia as Emily sped toward Kelly’s. Since their first “meeting” Gia had been constant on his mind. Something about her captured his attention and he knew that until he had her as his own. As Emily chatted on Nikolas thought of how possibly he could speak with her again. Having her pressed against him as she checked his injuries made his breath quicken but he couldn’t fake injuries just to get next to her again. Nikolas laughed despite himself at the image of him constantly in the ER and the look that would possibly cross her face.

Emily- What are you laughing about?
Nikolas- Just realizing that this is possibly the first time I was in a car with an attractive woman and I was not the one driving.
Emily- [softly] Is there someone in Greece waiting for your return?
Nikolas- No... like you not many seemed interested in me.
Emily- That’s hard to believe...
Nikolas- How so?
Emily- A man as attractive as you...
Nikolas- [slowly smiling] You find me attractive?
Emily- [breathlessly as she gently bit her bottom lip] Yes...
Nikolas- [smiling] Thank you...
Emily- You can’t be surprised by this...
Nikolas- Well...
Emily- [shaking her head] The women in Greece are either blind or dumb but then again...
Nikolas- [cocking an eyebrow] Then again?
Emily- It’s good on my part... [slowly smiling] at least now I don’t have to worry about anyone spoiling our fun.
Nikolas- Well then I guess that is good...

Emily smiled at Nikolas once again as she pulled into Kelly's parking lot. Breathing deeply Nikolas braced himself knowing he would run into Lucky and Elizabeth once in Kelly's.

Emily- [smiling as Nikolas held the door open for her] Lucky... Liz... look who I found lurking at the hospital.
Lucky- [turning toward Nikolas and Emily] Hospital? What happened?
Nikolas- [smiling] Nothing but a fall from my horse. Stefan demanded that I be checked out.
Liz- You’re ok right?
Nikolas- Yes... I’m fine. As I was telling Emily earlier just a little overprotectiveness on my uncle’s behalf.
Liz- What were you doing at the hospital Em?
Emily- Had to check in myself...
Liz- Oh...
Emily- [smiling] Yeah... which was good because I did at least convince Nikolas to let me take him to lunch so here we are.
Liz- [as Emily and Nikolas sat down] Well do you guys know what you want?
Emily- [looking intently at Nikolas] Yes...
Nikolas- [controlling his urge to laugh turning towards Elizabeth] You don’t work here do you?
Liz- Yeah actually I do.
Nikolas- [turning towards Lucky] She is your girlfriend correct?
Lucky- Yeah...
Nikolas- And you allow her to work here?
Liz- He doesn’t “allow” me to do anything.
Nikolas- I meant no offense...
Lucky- [softly laughing] And none taken. Liz works and lives here while she’s in school.
Nikolas- You live here?
Lucky- Yes there are rooms above Kelly’s... I live there as well. [at Nikolas’s nod] it’s just better that way for now.
Nikolas- I understand... [looking again at Elizabeth] again I apologize if I have offended you.
Liz- [softly smiling] Like Lucky said no offense taken...
Nikolas- Why don’t you sit with us while we dine... [looking at Lucky] the both of you...
Liz- [noticing the look on Emily's face] I don’t know...
Nikolas- Please... [standing to offer her a chair] I insist.
Liz- Maybe... maybe for a second...

As they leisurely ate lunch Nikolas and Lucky did their best to catch up on the years that passed while Nikolas had returned to Greece. Lost in their conversation Assuming Nikolas was unaware of what they were doing Emily and Elizabeth passed looks between each other. Elizabeth softly smiled as she read in Emily's eyes that soon Nikolas would be hers. Elizabeth had to hand it to Emily because when she wanted a man nothing would stop her and she was sure Nikolas would be no exception. The opening of the diner’s door pulled Elizabeth out of her thoughts and she suddenly found herself staring into Jason’s piercing blue eyes. Catching her breath she did her best to turn away from him without drawing attention to herself. The moment Jason entered Kelly’s Nikolas noticed a shift in Elizabeth’s demeanor and he couldn’t help but wonder why he had such an effect on Elizabeth.

Liz- [nervously as she turned to Lucky] I... I... I have to go and take his order.
Lucky- [frowning] Let Penny take it...
Liz- She’s on break and I promised her I would cover for her.
Lucky- [softly] Ok...
Liz- [a strained smile on her face as she quickly bent to kiss him] I’ll... I’ll be right back.
Lucky- Yeah... ok...
Nikolas- [sensing something off] Who is that?
Emily- [refocusing her attention on Nikolas] Who?
Nikolas- The guy who just entered Kelly's...
Lucky- [mumbling] Jason Morgan...
Nikolas- And he is...
Emily- He’s my brother...
Nikolas- [turning to Emily] Should I be interested in knowing him as well?
Emily- Yeah... I guess. You want me to introduce him to you?
Nikolas- [softly smiling] If you don’t mind...
Emily- [smiling as she stood] Of course not... come on...

Nikolas watched as Elizabeth nervously fidgeted while at the counter with Jason. Feeling the closeness both fought hard to hide Nikolas wondered what exactly the relationship Jason shared with her.

Jason- [softly as Elizabeth fumbled as she attempted to make his order] We need to talk…
Liz- [softly] I know but...
Emily- [coming to stand behind Jason] What are you guys talking about?
Jason- [smiling as he turned to his sister] Nothing but my lunch order.
Emily- [quickly hugging Jason] Oh ok... Jason I have someone I want you to meet. [turning towards Nikolas] This Nikolas Cassadine... Lucky’s brother.
Jason- [extending his hand] Nice to meet you. [looking over at Lucky as he remained at the table] I didn’t know Spencer had a brother.
Nikolas- [swiftly shaking Jason’s hand] Yes... I reside in Greece and just recently have returned to Port Charles.
Jason- [nodding to Nikolas] Well I hope you enjoy your stay... [looking back at Elizabeth one last time before he left with his order] I gotta go... I’ll see you around.
Emily- [quickly kissing Jason on the cheek oblivious to the looks between him and Elizabeth] See ya Jase... [touching Nikolas’s arm] come on... come sit back down with me.
Lucky- How... [watching as Jason left] how long are you planning on staying in Port Charles this time?
Nikolas- I’m not exactly sure... when my business here is concluded I may return to Greece then or I may choose to stay longer...
Emily- [smiling] You should stay...
Nikolas- [smiling] Should I?
Lucky- [laughing] Yeah you should... hey I got an idea... why don’t we all go out and celebrate you coming back to Port Charles.
Nikolas- A celebration is not necessary...
Emily- [smiling as she softly caressed his arm] It’ll be fun...
Liz- [finally returning to the table] What’ll be fun?
Emily- Lucky wants to take Nikolas out to celebrate him returning to Port Charles...
Liz- [smiling] That’s cool...
Emily- [pouting] But Nikolas doesn’t want to go out… and I’m trying to convince him to change his mind.
Liz- [smiling] Come on Nikolas it should be fun.
Nikolas- [slowly raising an eyebrow] Fun?
Lucky- [laughing] Yeah fun… come on how about it?
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] Fine...
Lucky- Fine as in we’re going out on the town and doing it up?
Nikolas- [smirking] “Doing it up?”
Emily- Partying... having a good time... you know...
Nikolas- [nodding] Yeah... I guess we can go do it up then...
Lucky/Liz- [in unison] Cool...
Emily- Good... [quickly grabbing Nikolas kissing him full on the mouth] and I can guarantee you that you will have good time.
Nikolas- [smiling struggling to keep from wiping his mouth after their impromptu kiss] I look forward to it.
Emily- [smiling] You should...
Nikolas- [standing] Thank you for lunch but…
Emily- You’re not leaving are you?
Nikolas- [nodding] I’m afraid so… as much as I would like to I can’t put off my uncle forever.
Emily- [pouting] But we barely had time to get to know each other. I mean...
Nikolas- [smiling] There will be other times.
Emily- [softly] Ok...
Nikolas- I’ll speak with you later Lucky...
Lucky- Ok... I’ll call you when we decide something.
Nikolas- [nodding] Fine... it was nice seeing you again Elizabeth...
Liz- You too...
Nikolas- [nodding] Emily...
Emily- [slowly smiling] Nikolas...

Once outside Nikolas quickly wiped his mouth removing all traces of her kiss. Looking at Elizabeth, Emily, and Lucky the last thing he saw was “fun”. Sighing he headed back to the hotel ready to think of an excuse to get out of their evening of fun.