Chapter 27
~ Lucky~

He walked around not really knowing where he was going. He had to think and to do so he needed to be as far away as his apartment as possible. Things had to change, his heart was invested now and if they stayed as they were it would surely be broken. Liz had to make a decision soon or he would make one himself. He didn’t want to hurt her but he couldn’t keep being hurt in the meanwhile. He knew he was forcing her to make the decision, to be the one that would end their relationship. She was the one who fought so hard for it for him to break it would seem as if he didn’t care. He knew their relationship was over and he knew it would be better if they were apart but he couldn’t be the one who broke it off. At one point Liz had been his world and when she stood by him and kept telling him that she loved him made him think that they were truly meant to be. But as time went on he came to the realization that what they once had was gone and what was left was not enough to salvage. Part of his reason for not breaking off he was not ready to see her ride off into the sunset with Jason. If he had to tell her a thousand times that Jason was no good for her he would and if staying with her meant she would be safe from Jason then so be it. After walking for sometime he found himself in front of her building. Maybe it was wrong coming to see her but he didn’t want to be alone. Making sure she was alone he tentatively knocked at her door. He knew she was home but maybe just maybe her shouldn’t be there. When he didn’t get an immediate response he turned and began to walk away when the door suddenly opened.

Deanna-[sensing something was wrong with him] Lucky…
Lucky- I…I didn’t know where else to go…
Deanna-Come in…are you ok?
Lucky- No…I…
Deanna-Shhh don’t worry about it. You don’t have to talk about it.
Lucky- [Unable to deal with his thoughts any longer he dropped his head fighting back tears] But…
Deanna-Oh Lucky…don’t cry. [She rushed to him and embraced him letting him cry in her arms. They stood silent as he continued to cry letting go of all that was causing him pain. As his crying stopped they pulled apart to look at each other. Instinctively they came together and gently began to kiss. As their kiss quickly deepened Lucky suddenly pulled away feeling guilty]
Lucky- I’m sorry…I shouldn’t have done that.
Deanna-That’s ok…I’ve wanted you to kiss me for a long time.
Lucky- And I wanted to kiss you, but it’s still not right.
Deanna-Not yet…what’s wrong?
Lucky- I don’t know where to start…
Deanna-How about the beginning.

With a heavy sigh Lucky came in and they sat while he explained he and Liz’s relationship. From when they met outside of Kelly’s, to the rape and recovery, the fire, Faison and the brainwashing. He explained how he knew he and Liz was over yet he could not let her go for fear she might turn to Jason and he didn’t want her hurt. Which he thought would happen if she went to Jason. All while he spoke Deanna remained silent, gently holding his hand quietly offering her support. As he finished talking it was her turn to tell him why she really returned to Port Charles. The abuse she suffered at the hands of a boyfriend that also did not want to let go. Her baby she lost because of him and how hard it was to come back and start over. As she softly began to cry Lucky held her in his arms and they fell asleep with him holding her. Before fully claimed him he smiled because he knew this is where he wanted to be.

Chapter 28
~Liz’s studio~

Liz- Did I do something wrong?
Jason-[slowly sitting up]No…I just…I don’t want you to do something you might regret.
Liz- I won’t…
Jason-Are you sure…because…
Liz- Jason I want you, I have for a long time.
Jason-I don’t want to hurt you.
Liz- [as Liz sat next to him she softly touched his face and smiled as she whispered] Thank you…
Jason-For what? I didn’t do anything…
Liz- Yes you did…you cared enough to ask… [she leaned in and softly kissed him] Jason I want you to make love to me.
Jason-Liz…
Liz- This is what I want…
Jason-I…
Liz- I want my real first time to be with you…[she kissed him again as he began to unhook her bra. Jason stopped her again] Jason I know you won’t hurt me…
[Jason softly kissed her on the forehead fighting back the urge to tell her of his newly discovered love for her]Jason-Liz…I care more for you than I can ever say and because of this… Your first time should be special…
Liz- It will be because every moment I spend with you is special.
Jason-Liz…
Liz- Jason when you were here with me the first time I learned how to live again…I learned that I could lo… I learned to cherish every moment you have with someone and not to take that time for granted. Every time I see you my heart beats faster and I can barely catch my breath.
Jason-Liz…
Liz- I want you so much…I go to sleep dreaming about you…I walk up thinking about you. About how it feels to have your arms around me. How it feels to have you kiss me like you want me…
Jason-I do want you.
Liz- Then why did you stop? Why aren’t you making love to me?
Jason-I don’t want to hurt you…
Liz- You won’t hurt me…
Jason-Liz I want you so much it scares me…
Liz- Jason I’m not scared… [she paused] I am scared Jason. I’m scared that I won’t satisfy you. I’m scared that after we make love you will be disappointed…[she looks away from Jason]
Jason-[speaking softly] You can never disappoint me…

He turned her head so that are again face to face. Slowly he joined his mouth to hers as they shared another kiss. Mounting him once again their kiss deepened. As their tongues did a lover’s dance Jason quickly become aroused. Liz could feel his excitement as she sat upon his lap and the thought of him in her both scared and excited her. Jason’s restraint was fading fast and he knew this time he would not be able to stop himself. Taking the next step Liz quickly stood and removed the remainder of her clothes. Jason paused as he hungrily took in the sight of her. Suddenly feeling self-conscience Liz tried to cover herself with her hands. Jason softly smiled as he stood and removed her hands.

Jason-You are beautiful…

Liz looked away unsure of the look on Jason’s face. He softly touched the side of her face caressing it as he turned it to look at him again. In his eyes she saw all that she was feeling and she slowly leaned in to kiss him. They tenderly kissed as Jason led her back to the couch. They stood by the couch as they continued to kiss bringing back all the old feelings they developed since their first kiss at "Cupid’s End".

Jason-Are you sure?
Liz- [breathlessly] Yes…

He slowly laid her back on the couch and drank in the sight of her naked body again. She was more beautiful than he dreamed and he wanted her. He could no longer fight the feelings he had tried to push away. Jason slowly unzipped his pants and quickly removed his clothes to join Liz on the couch. As she gazed at the sight of him she softly moaned anticipating the feel of him. She held out her hand and welcomed him to her. He came to her and softly laid on top of her nestling in the valley of her legs. They kissed hungrily as their hands explored each other. Jason rested as he looked down at her. As he joined her she gasped and stiffened at the slight pain of his action.

Jason-Are you ok? [She nodded as she tried to adjust to the feeling] Do you want me to stop?
Liz- [breathlessly]No…
Jason-Ok…

As Liz adjusted to the feeling of him inside her he slowly began to move sending new sensations her way. They kissed again as the ascended to levels neither had ever known. As she held him close to her crying softly they climaxed together. He kissed away the tears that slowly cascaded down her face.

Jason-Did I hurt you?
Liz- [softly]No…
Jason-Why are you crying?
Liz- [quietly] I never thought it…I never thought I could feel this way. [He softly kissed her again as he wrapped her tightly in his arms. He reached up and covered them with the blanket draped over the back of the couch. The lay quietly lost in their own thoughts]
Jason-[after a few minutes] You don’t regret it do you?
Liz- [speaking softly]No…as a matter of fact…
Jason-What?
Liz- I was hoping we could do it again…
Jason-[laughing] I like the sound of that…

They laugh as they kiss and spend the rest of the night loving in each other’s arms.