Chapter 11
The Dancefloor

Nervously they approached the dancefloor unsure of what the other is thinking. Jason longing to wrap his arms around Liz and Liz longing to feel his arms around her. Liz lowered her head for fear that Jason would discover how badly she wanted him to hold her. Fearing Liz did not really want to dance Jason takes a deep breath and tenderly raised her head to tell it’s fine if they did not. As he softly stroked the side of her face he saw the tenderness in her eyes, and he knew that she wanted the ‘dance’ as much as he did. He gently smiled and offered his hand to Elizabeth. She smiled in return as she nervously placed her hand in his. As they began to dance the music changes and a slow love song begins to play.

I try but I can’t seem to get myself
To think of anything but you

As he is still holding her hand he slowly brought it to his lips and gently smiled.

Jason- [whispering] I have dreamed about this moment for so long…
Liz- [whispering] I thought you didn’t dream…
Jason- [whispering] Only about you…only about you.

Jason enveloped her in his arms holding her close to him. They stand embraced not moving but instead aquaitng their hearts and bodies to one another. Heartbeats quickened when Jason placed his hand on the small of her back beginning the rhythm in which they moved.

~ Your breath on my face
Your warm gentle kiss
I taste the truth
I taste the truth ~

Liz slowly breathed in the smell of Jason drowning in his intoxicating scent. Since their first dance when he held her in his arms she had thought of nothing else. To have him this close to her and to be in his arms again was worth anything she would face when they returned to Port Charles. Without realizing it she moved closer still to Jason for she longed to feel his body pressed next to hers. As she felt the warmth of his breath on her neck she tightened her grasp on his hand that still held hers.

~ We know what I came here for
So I won’t ask for more ~

Having Liz this close to him was more than Jason could ever hope for. He cherished every second, every minute, every hour he spent with her. And although he knew when they returned to Port Charles things would go back as they were before, he held her closer still to him. Just being with Liz made him happy, but to hold her in his arms made his heart soar. Longing to feel and taste all there was of Elizabeth Jason slowly began to place tender kisses on her neck. He could feel her smile and he slowly raised her head so they were again face to face.

~ I wanna be with you
If only for one night
To be the one whose arms in your arms
Who holds you tight ~

As she silently stared into Jason’ eyes lost she became lost in the wonderment of them. She had never seen anything as beautiful as that. She saw all the longing and love they both tried so hard to hide. She saw the tender heart of a man so few knew and many claimed did not resist. She saw the laughter and tears she shared with him and moments and times yet to come. In short she saw her future and for once she did not turn away from it. At that moment she quietly began to hope for it.

~ I wanna be with you
There’s nothing more to say
There’s nothing else I want more than to feel this way
I wanna be with you ~

Fearing that never again will they dance like this she tried to remember every aspect of him. As she slowly ran her hand through his hair the delicate yet strong lines of his face intrigued her. With nervous fingers she slowly traced the contours and curves of his mouth and lips wondering how it would feel with his lips upon hers. Jason suddenly reached up and clutched her hand. Thinking she did something that offended him she lowered her head. When she hears his gentle laughter she looked at him with questioning eyes. Jason softly smiled and gently kissed each finger on her hand. The softness of his lips and the warmth of his breath on her hand astounded her. Although she longer for it she never thought she experience something as loving as this with Jason.

~ So I’ll hold you tight
Like I would if you were mine
To hold forever more (for ever more) ~

When she thought the pleasure was at its peak Jason slowly began his exploration of her. Marveling and reveling in the beauty of her. He slowly traced the lines and shapes of Liz. He remembered the pain he once saw in Liz’s eyes and vowed that day to somehow replace that hurt and as he looked into her eyes he realized all traces were removed. Instead he saw dancing eyes full of love looking back at him. He saw the smile that always greeted him looking and smiling back at him. In her eyes he saw the woman that came alive whenever he came into view. The woman who with reckless abandon embraced the wind as he had. The woman that somehow claimed his heart and caused it to beat again. She was beautiful and as he continued to gaze into her eyes he realized he never wanted to leave her side. He wanted to stay in her life forever.

~ And I’ll savor each touch that I wanted
So much to feel before (to feel before)
How beautiful it is
Just to be like this ~

With their explorations complete Liz and Jason slowly move closer preparing for their lips to finally meet. Jason slowly touched the side of her face as he smiled at her once again. With deliberate patience Jason slowly joined his lips to hers. Touching lightly until Liz returned his kiss with a welcome one of her own. Slowly wrapping her arm around his neck their kiss deepened. She had imagined his kiss before but nothing she dreamed could compare. His tongue invaded her waiting lips, as they slowly tasted the flavors of each other. Jason gently cupped her face in his hands as they continued to kiss.

~ I wanna be with you
If only for one night
To be the one whose arms in your arms
Who holds you tight ~

Lost in the moment they noticed not the curious faces that stared at them or the ending of the song. They continued to stand and kiss blocking out all around them. This moment was theirs and the lack of music or privacy mattered little. Jason thought that after Robin he would be unable to love again, to trust again. But Liz gave to him another chance at love; another chance at life and he never wanted to let go of that. Liz had conditioned herself that love would never be as it once was. She and Lucky had changed so she accepted what was given to her without question; that is until Jason returned. When Jason came back to Port Charles and she saw him again by the docks she came alive again. Her heart began to beat again and that she could not let go off. She was changed because of Jason. She realized what she clinged on to with Lucky was love, love of a boy but with Jason she felt what love of a man was.

~ I wanna be with you
There’s nothing more to say
There’s nothing else I want more than to feel this way
I wanna be with you ~

Liz wanted the kiss to go on forever. She wanted to feel his arms around her for longer than the brief moments of a song. She pulled him closer to her and tightened her arms around his neck. She had never been kissed like that before and how it made her feel she did want to end. Jason wanting to feel all of her slowly began to move his hand up and down her back bringing her closer still to him. He could feel her heartbeat next to his and the thought that he was somehow making her heart beat faster overwhelmed him. Was it possible she felt the same for him as he felt for her? Was there even the possibility of them being together? He held tight to the thought and feel of her in his arms.

~ Oh baby
I can’t fight this feeling anymore
It drives me crazy when I try to
So call my name
Take my hand
Make my wish
Baby, your command ~

Still cupping her face they kiss once more and momentarily separate. They look into each other’s eyes and come together for another kiss. This one sweet and knowing affirming the things they just felt and experienced. As their kiss ended they continued to embrace not ready to let this moment end. They stand silent with their foreheads pressed lost in their own thoughts thinking of each other. Would Jason look at her differently after the kiss they just shared? Did she come on too strong and in the end soil the bond of friendship they had growing? Did his kiss make her uncomfortable towards him? Would he still be the one she turned to when she needed that shoulder to cry on or that release he so willingly gave her? They slowly separated and stood face to face; each searching the others eyes for signs of love.

~ Yeah
I wanna be with you
There’s nothing more to say
There’s nothing else I want more than to feel this way
I wanna be with you ~

Liz- [looking around and finally finding her voice] I…I…I guess it worked, she’d gone.
Jason- [still looking into her eyes] I hadn’t noticed.

Liz smiled moved by his honest confession. Grasping her hand he slowly walked her back to their table. Liz softly touched his face as he helped her into her seat. Suddenly feeling guilty Jason looks away from Liz.

Jason- I’m…I’m gonna call Benny to see what’s taking them so long. I’ll…I’ll be right back.

Jason quickly goes outside to gather his thoughts and his ever-growing feelings for Elizabeth. This was wrong. Elizabeth was with Lucky and he had to remember that. But the only thing that crossed his mind was the feeling of Liz in his arms, the way her body fit next to his. The softness of her mouth; her… He shook his head trying to make thoughts disappear, but it was no use. New thoughts simply replaced the old and he knew his love was only deepening. “I better call Benny before it’s too late…before it’s too late….” He muttered to aloud trying to will himself to do so. Truth be told he wanted to feel Elizabeth in his arms again, he wanted to feel her lips on his once again… “She belonged with Lucky…she belonged with Lucky…” He kept repeating in hopes that his heart would slowly start to believe it. He called Benny to no avail. With repeated calls to Benny with no answer he assumes Benny is out, He tried Sonny but there was no answer there as well. He was running out of people to call. And on one hand he was ecstatic because that meant spending more times with Liz but on the other hand he knew all he had to do was make one phone call and they would be home in an instant. He had to get a hold of himself. Repeating out loud as he slowly walked to the entrance of the bar….”Liz belongs with Lucky….Liz belongs with Lucky…” As his hand slowly opens the door to Cupid’s End he says softly…”Liz belongs with…me” for once revealing what he really believed.

Chapter 12
~"Cupid's End"~

When Jason rushed outside it gave Liz sometime to think. That dance…that dance made her come alive. It made her heart beat like it hadn’t in a long time…like it never had. And when they kissed…she never wanted it to stop. If she could’ve she would have stood there all night kissing him, holding him, touching him, loving him. When their lips met her heart was set free. Lucky would always have a part of her heart, but when she kissed Jason she felt love. It had been growing for so long she never took the time to notice, to know, to feel it. Could she tell him tell him what she was feeling, and more importantly could he ever possibly feel the same for her?

Gianna- [as she placed the food on the table] Sorry for the delay…
Liz- Thank you…we…it’s ok.
Gianna- You and your boyfriend make a cute couple.
[A funny look comes over Liz’s face] Liz- My boyfriend? He’s…he’s not my boyfriend.
Gianna- I’m sorry. You two look so in love…I mean that dance looked amazing.
Liz- [softly smiling] It was…
Gianna- [after an awkward silence] Well if there is anything else I can get for you just let me know…
Liz- Well…

Liz questions Gianna about the gas station and how far they were from Port Charles. And if by chance they couldn’t get home was there any place they could spend the night. As Gianna finished answering Liz’s questions Jason returned to the table. There was an awkward silence as they looked at one another. Liz was afraid of what Jason might be thinking and she quickly looked away. Jason reached to take Liz’s hand in his and when she turned to look at him he smiled at her.

Jason- [leaning in smiling] I guess we won’t be winning any dance contests soon. [Liz smiled at his attempt of a joke and was glad to know he wouldn’t treat her any differently]
Liz- Did you get in touch with Benny?
Jason- No, it seems he had to leave quickly and take care of something for Sonny.
Liz- Really…so did you call Sonny?
Jason- No, I didn’t want to…bother him.
Liz- Why not?
Jason- Well if I was to call Sonny, although I don’t really want to, that would involve Carly. And the last thing I want to do is tell Carly anything about what is going on between you and me.
Liz- I understand…so what are we gonna do?
Jason- Well…unless I can think of someone else…
Liz- They…they have rooms here just in case we…
Jason- [slightly smiling] You asked about rooms?
Liz- [blushing] I…I…I was trying to help.
Jason- [smiling] Well…unless someone come along or you can think of anyone…we might be stuck.
Liz- [barely above a whisper] Is that so bad?
Jason- [softly touching her hand once more] No…it’s not bad….not bad at all…