Chapter 5
Nikolas- [softly] No…
Gia- [softly] It’s ok…
Nikolas- Don’t do this… [slowly shaking his head] you don’t have to do this…
Gia- [whispering] I have to…
Nikolas- [stopping her once again] No…
Quickly looking around the room Gia involuntarily shivered as she saw Harvey staring back at her. Feeling her tremble Nikolas looked to the door watching as a slow smirk spread across Harvey’s face as he stood watching Gia. Instinctively taking her hand in his Nikolas softly whispered to Gia as she turned her attention back to him.
Nikolas- [whispering] Are you ok?
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] No…
Nikolas- Then don’t do this…
Gia- [softly] But you paid for a lap dance and…
Quickly reaching into his pocket Nikolas withdrew a wad of money. Selecting a few bills Nikolas discretely passed the money to Gia before looking back up at her. Confused by his offering Gia softly whispered to him.
Gia- [softly] Why…
Nikolas- I don’t want a lap dance…
Looking quickly at the money in hand Gia turned saddened eyes to Nikolas softly speaking with him.
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] I don’t do that…
Nikolas- What are you talking about?
Gia- [softly as her tears threatened to fall] You asked for a lap dance… [as a single tear slipped down her face] all I can do is a lap dance…
Nikolas- [softly as he sat confused by her reaction] What did I say… [quickly shaking his head as realization came to him] I didn’t mean… I… I…
Quickly looking around noticing the stares from the other dancers Gia quickly moved away from Nikolas running from the room hoping to escape once again in the dressing room. Looking around thankful that the dressing room was again empty Gia collapsed into her nearby chair trying to clear her head and heart from the feelings this stranger once again gave to her. Wiping away her silly tears Gia shrugged wondering why she would think he would view her as anything different than what and who she was. He wasn’t the first customer to want more than just a dance from her but she thought he was different. The compassion in his eyes… the longing she thought she felt. Quickly throwing her belongings into her duffel bag needing and hoping to escape her useless emotions Gia suddenly froze as she felt a hand on the small of her back. Slowly turning Gia’s heart sank as she locked eyes with a smirking Harvey.
Harvey- [smirking] Where do you think you’re going?
Gia- [softly] Home…
Harvey- I think not… you shift is not over and…
Gia- I don’t care… I’m going home. I don’t feel well and…
Harvey- [smiling] I guess you took my suggestion huh?
Gia- What are you talking about?
Harvey- I saw him slip you some money. You trying to get away from me faster?
Gia- [softly] You don’t know what you’re talking about…
Harvey- I guess I’m going to have to call and check up on William…
Gia- I’m not going anywhere Harvey I just want to go home…
Harvey- [slowly running his finger across her exposed cleavage] Don’t think you can get away from me Gia… don’t forget what you owe me.
Gia- [softly] How can I? You tell me every chance you get…
Harvey- [leaning forward lightly kissing her neck] I just want you to remember who owes who…
Slowly nodding Gia backed away from Harvey collecting the rest of her things. As she slowly walked out the door Gia softly sighed as she heard Harvey call out to her.
Harvey- Gia…
Gia- [slowly turning to Harvey] What is it?
Harvey- [slowly smelling her left behind towel] I expect you here tomorrow…
Gia- [softly] Yeah…
Harvey- [slowly licking his lips] Alma won’t be here to protect you any more.
Gia- [slowly nodding her head] I know…
Taking a deep breath Gia again turned and walked out of the dressing room. Collapsing against the nearby wall Gia closed her eyes praying for the day she would and could walk away from Harvey, Goldmine, and all the hurt and pain it brought to her and never again look back. Wrapping her jacket tightly around her once more Gia slowly walked through Goldmine ignoring the shouts and calls to her. Once outside Gia slowly closed her eyes taking a deep breath thankful for the momentary reprieve leaving Goldmine gave her. Her eyes slowly opening Gia suddenly stilled coming face to face with the stranger from the club.
Watching as she ran from him Nikolas rose from his chair ready to go after her only to be stopped by a smirking Kevin.
Kevin- [smirking] I guess you weren’t offering enough…
Nikolas- What?
Kevin- Had you slipped her a few more dollars she might of given you more than just a lap dance.
Nikolas- [angrily] You don’t know what the hell you are talking about.
Kevin- Yeah whatever… [shaking his head as his dancer again began to move on him] don’t waste your time or money running after her… she’s not interested…
Nikolas- [mumbling as he turned and walked away] Go to hell…
Kevin- [laughing] I’m already there…
As Nikolas continued to walk away from the group and the room Kevin quickly called out as he moved his hands across his dancer’s body.
Kevin- Hey who’s gonna pay for this?
Nikolas- [slowly turning back towards Kevin] What?
Kevin- You’ve got to pay the man for our little party here…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] I don’t think so…
Kevin- Somebody’s got to pay…
Nikolas- [as he walked out] Not me…
Quickly scanning the club Nikolas searched out Wet Dream hoping he’d somehow catch her eye again and they could talk. He wanted to explain away his reasons for offering her more money. Looking into her eyes he could easily see and read that she did not want to do a lap dance for him or anyone else. And his offer of more money was his way of saving her from having to perform the lap dance and/or any more lap dances for that night. Something about her made him want to be her protector… something about her tender smile made him want to wrap her in his arms and never let go. Shaking the foolish thoughts from his head Nikolas continued to look around for her hoping against hope that he would see her. Having no luck in finding her Nikolas rushed outside wanting to speak with the limousine driver ready to question his as to whether or not he’s seen her. Rushing outside Nikolas quickly questioned his driver only to be crestfallen when he too said he had not seen her. Sighing ready to go back in the club and drag his brother out before he did something he would regret Nikolas’ heart began to beat rapidly as he watched her slowly exiting the club.
Their eyes locked Gia stared back at Nikolas not knowing quite what to do or say. His offer of money for something “extra” hurt her more than she wanted to admit and now looking deeply into his eyes was not a pain she wanted to experience. Taking a deep breath Gia quickly spoke to him as she attempted to move around and away from his stare.
Gia- I didn’t… [slowly shaking her head] excuse me…
Watching as she quickly moved away from him Nikolas knew he was losing his chance to speak and make her understand his actions. Reaching out to touch her arm gently Nikolas quickly removed his hand as he again felt her tremble. Speaking softly to her Nikolas hoped that she would listen to the things he wanted to say and tell her.
Nikolas- [softly] I’m sorry…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Don’t touch me…
Nikolas- I didn’t mean… I…
Gia- I told you I didn’t do that. I told you…
Nikolas- I know and I’m sorry. I didn’t… I wasn’t paying you to sleep with me…
Gia- Then what… [slowly shaking her head] look I don’t want to do this… it was a misunderstanding. If you say you weren’t paying me to sleep with you then…
Nikolas- That’s not what I wanted… that’s not why I tried to give you the money…
Gia- Ok whatever…
Nikolas- Honestly… if I offended you…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] It’s all right… now if you will excuse me…
Turning away from him Gia slowly began to walk towards he tiny apartment hoping to put this night behind her. Hearing him softly call out to her Gia stopped slowly turning back to him.
Nikolas- Wait… please… I want… I want to explain to you…
Gia- [softly] There’s nothing to explain…
Nikolas- Yes there is… if I have offended you…
Gia- [softly] You didn’t…
Nikolas- [slowly walking towards her] I did and I’m sorry…
Gia- [softly] You weren’t the first and I doubt you will be the last… I’m ok…
Nikolas- [whispering] Why do you do this?
Gia- [softly] I don’t have a choice…
Nikolas- But…
Gia- If I had a choice this wouldn’t be it…
Nikolas- [softly] Wet Dream…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] That’s not my name…
Nikolas- Look I know this is highly irregular but there’s something about you… [sighing] I just want to know you and…
Gia- I don’t think that’s a good idea…
Nikolas- [softly] Please…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] I…
Nikolas- Please… [shaking his head] just have coffee with me… don’t have coffee with me. [softly smiling] you don’t even have to talk to me…
Gia- Then why would you want me to…
Nikolas- I saw you on stage and… [slowly shaking his head] I… I don’t want to let you go…
Seeing her wavering Nikolas continued to quickly speak to Gia hoping to persuade her to stay a little longer in his presence.
Nikolas- We can go to the little restaurant right up the street. And if you don’t want to go there I have my car…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] No car…
Nikolas- [softly] I wouldn’t do… I won’t do anything to you…
Gia- [softly] I’m not saying you will but…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] No car…
Gia- [looking back at Goldmine as she slowly shook he head] I don’t…
Nikolas- What is it?
Gia- Not the restaurant down the street…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] Wherever you want to go…
Gia- [slowly nodding] I know… I know a place…
Nikolas- [softly] Thank you…
Quickly nodding in his direction Gia turned slowly walking in the direction of the restaurant she wanted to go to. But before she took more than a few steps Nikolas reached out gently touching her arm. Their eyes locking as she turned back to him Nikolas’ heart again exploded as he softly spoke to her.
Nikolas- [softly] What’s… what is your name…
Gia- [softly] Gia… I’m Gia…
Nikolas- [softly smiling] Gia… it’s a beautiful name…
Gia- [softly as she looked down] Thank you…
Nikolas- Nikolas… [slowly extending his hand] my name is Nikolas…
Tenderly placing her hand in his Nikolas and Gia stared longingly at the other unsure of what to do or say. Moving closer to her breaking the distance between them Nikolas stared down at Gia again awed by her beauty. Unable to stop himself Nikolas gently caressed her cheek with his other hand as he softly whispered to her.
Nikolas- [whispering] You are so beautiful…
Gia- [softly] Thank you…
Lost again in their gaze Nikolas and Gia stood face to face blocking out time and space around them. Seemingly drawn together his hand gently caressing her face as his other held her hand gently their spell was broken as a few drunkened patrons were thrown out of Goldmine. Looking quickly at the door Gia turned nervous eyes back to Nikolas softly speaking to him.
Gia- [softly] We have… we have to go…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- Can we go now?
Slowly nodding Nikolas released Gia’s hand walking beside her in silence as they quickly walked away from Goldmine.
Sitting quietly at a tiny out of the way diner Nikolas slowly sipped his coffee as he stared at Gia. Nervously sitting across from him, her hands resting in her lap, Gia looked away from Nikolas unable to meet her gaze. Sensing her discomfort Nikolas softly spoke to her.
Nikolas- [softly] Are… are you sure you don’t want any coffee?
Gia- No… [slowly shaking her head still looking away from him] no thank you.
Nikolas- Am I that horrible to look at?
Gia- [looking up at him quickly] No you’re… you’re fine.
Nikolas- [softly smiling] I’m fine?
Gia- [smiling despite herself] Yes…
Nikolas- You’re fine too… so tell me about Gia… [slowly raising an eyebrow as he leaned forward] Gia what?
Gia- [softly] Gia Campbell-Thomas…
Nikolas- [softly repeating her name] Gia Campbell-Thomas… tell me about her…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] There isn’t much to tell…
Nikolas- I find that hard to believe…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] It’s not… tell me about Nikolas… [slowly imitating him as she raised her eyebrow and leaned forward] Nikolas what?
Nikolas- [smiling] Nikolas… Nikolas Cassadine… and before you ask there isn’t much to tell…
Gia- [softly] Why were you at the club Nikolas?
Nikolas- Bachelor party…
Gia- [softly as she looked down] Yours?
Nikolas- [softly] No…
Gia- [slowly looking up at him once again] I thought…
Nikolas- My brother is engaged and I was there with him celebrating…
Gia- [softly] Oh…
Nikolas- How long have you been dancing?
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Too long…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [sadly] I really don’t want to talk about it…
Nikolas- I understand but do you mind if I ask you a question…
Gia- What?
Nikolas- What made you start…
Gia- [softly] I didn’t have any other choice…
Nikolas- What does that mean… what about your mother or your father or…
Gia- All I have is my father and if he could I’m sure he would do anything he could to help me but he can’t…
Nikolas- What does that mean?
Gia- [as her tears slowly welled] It means I’m on my own and doing whatever I can to make it…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [quickly wiping at her stubborn tears] Can we talk about your sad story instead?
Nikolas- [reaching across the table tenderly caressing her hand] I’m sorry…
Gia- [slowly nodding] So am I…
Nikolas- What do you want to talk about?
Gia- [softly] Anything but…
Gently touching her hand once again Nikolas and Gia slowly began to talk of any and everything that came to mind yet somehow avoiding talk and questions about their life, their love, and the struggle to hang on. The time slowly passing by Nikolas and Gia talked into the wee hours of the night until the elderly owner/cook came over to them telling them the diner was soon to close. Reaching into his pocket ready to pay the tab Nikolas looked up at Gia smiling as her beauty again wove a spell around his heart. Watching as a smile spread across his handsome face Gia softly spoke to him curious as to what he was smiling about.
Gia- [softly] What is it?
Nikolas- [softly smiling] You…
Gia- What about me?
Nikolas- You’re beautiful and…
Gia- [softly] I wish…
Nikolas- [gently taking her hand] You are…
Slowly nodding her head Gia rose waiting for Nikolas to finish paying for his cup of coffee. Once outside the diner Gia looked up at Nikolas not ready to end her time with him. As she attempted to speak a group of loud party-goers came barreling in their direction and Nikolas quickly pulled Gia in to him holding her closely as they passed. Safely out of harm’s way Gia slowly moved back from Nikolas once again looking into his warm brown eyes.
Gia- [softly] Thank… thank you for the coffee…
Nikolas- [softly smiling as he stared down at her] That you didn’t drink…
Gia- [smiling] Yeah...
Nikolas- [slowly nodding] Yeah…
Gia- I guess… I guess I should be going to my tiny apartment huh…
Nikolas- I’ll walk you…
Gia- It’s ok… it’s close to here and…
Nikolas- I still would prefer to walk you… it’s not safe and…
Gia- I’ll be fine…
Nikolas- [softly] Let me walk you please…
Gia- [their eyes still locked as she slowly nodded] Ok…
Slowly moving away from him Gia slowly began to walk in the direction of her apartment leaving Nikolas where he stood. Taking a deep breath to calm his racing heart Nikolas caught up to Gia silently walking beside her. As they slowly walked Nikolas gently took her hand in his slowly intertwining their fingers. Looking at the joined hands and then to his smiling face Gia tenderly smiled as she moved closer to Nikolas tightening her hold on his hand. With no words spoken they walked the short distance to her apartment neither wanting to break the bond formed. Stopping in front of her apartment building Gia turned to Nikolas softly smiling as she looked at him one last time. Taking a deep breath Gia softly began to speak to Nikolas only to be interrupted by his ringing cellphone.
Gia- [softly] I really enjoyed…
Nikolas- [retrieving his ringing cellphone] I’m sorry…
Gia- [nodding] It’s ok…
Nodding Nikolas moved away from Gia answering the intrusive phone.
Nikolas- [speaking quickly into his phone] Hello…
Lucky- [his words slurring] Nik… Nikolas…
Nikolas- Lucky?
Lucky- [laughing] Yeah man…
Nikolas- Lucky what’s wrong with you?
Lucky- Nothing… I think… [laughing] oh man tonight was so much fun…
Nikolas- [shaking his head at his obviously drunk brother] Is something wrong… are you still at the club?
Lucky- Oh man… I…
As a drunk Lucky rambled on Nikolas’ phone quickly began to fade. Their conversation fading in and out Nikolas cursed as his phone completely went dead. Shaking his head Nikolas turned back to Gia regret clearly shown on his face.
Gia- [softly] Is something wrong?
Nikolas- My brother…
Gia- What about him?
Nikolas- [shrugging] I don’t know… my phone died in the middle of whatever he was rambling on about and now I have no idea what’s going on so…
Gia- If you need to use a phone…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] That’s ok… just point me in the direction of the club and I’ll…
Gia- Is he even still at the club?
Nikolas- I have no idea…
Gia- You can use my phone… it’s no problem…
Nikolas- Just point me in the direction of the club… [noticing her smile] what?
Gia- No offense but you don’t really know these streets and…
Nikolas- And?
Gia- It’d be better if you came in here and called first before…
Nikolas- You were going to walk these streets by yourself…
Gia- I’m from Brooklyn…
Nikolas- What does that mean?
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Do you want to use my phone…
Nikolas- Gia…
Gia- [smiling] It’s payment for my coffee…
Nikolas- [softly as he slowly nodded] Thank you…
Gia- [softly] You’re welcome…
Nodding Nikolas followed Gia into her tiny apartment quickly dialing Lucky’s cellphone hoping to speak to his far gone brother. After several rings Lucky’s phone was finally answered.
Nikolas- Lucky…
Woman- No… this isn’t Lucky…
Nikolas- Where’s Lucky?
Woman- [giggling] Hold on…
Hearing muffled laughter and talking in the background Nikolas’ patience waned as he waited for his brother to finally answer the phone.
Lucky- [laughing] Hello…
Nikolas- Lucky where are you?
Lucky- I’m at… [his words again slurred] oh my God where am I at?
Laughter going around Lucky quickly shushed those around him as he quickly spoke to Nikolas.
Lucky- I’m still at the club…
Nikolas- Lucky how much have you had to drink?
Lucky- [softly] Not enough to forget what I have to do…
Nikolas- Lucky…
Lucky- [softly] Oh man… I’ve so much to drink… [shaking his head] I can’t… I can’t go home to Elizabeth like this… Nikolas you have to help me…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] I’ve booked a couple of rooms just in case… you just have to tell the driver…
Lucky- [yelling out to those around him] We can move this party to a hotel room…
Nikolas- Lucky no…
Lucky- You have to pay that Harvey guy for tonight…
Nikolas- Lucky…
Lucky- [laughing] I tipped the dancers all of my money…
Nikolas- Give him my information and…
Lucky- Yeah… thanks bro…
Nikolas- Lucky listen to me I need…
Lucky- I’ll see you at the hotel room…
Nikolas- Lucky no…
Before he could continue Lucky quickly ended their call losing himself once again in the party around him.
Nikolas- Damn it!
Quickly trying to reach Lucky’s cellphone once again Nikolas silently cursed as he received no answer. Shaking his head Nikolas slowly ended his futile attempts as he placed the phone once again on its base. Slowly turning in Gia’s direction Nikolas froze as his gaze again landed on Gia.
Chapter 6
You'll remember me when the west winds move
Upon the fields of Barley
You’ll tell the sun in his jealous sky
As you walk in fields of gold
Leaning against her door frame watching as Nikolas quickly spoke into the phone Gia sighed realizing how badly she wanted her life to change. After just one night with Nikolas laughing and joking in the tiny diner not worrying about Harvey and all that she owed to him Gia knew life how she lived it would never be the same. As hard she tried her heart was slowly breaking and there was not a thing she could do to stop it. Though he would never know Nikolas changed and affected her with his gentle ways. And every time he smiled at her and whispered of her beauty Gia slowly loss another piece of her heart. She so badly wanted to believe in the person he saw in her but she couldn’t. After three long years of Harvey, the Goldmine, and fixing the things her father wronged she was tired. She was so close to giving up hope and yet when Nikolas smiled at her… Shaking the thoughts from her head Gia quickly wiped at the tears that slowly fell down her face.
So she took her love
For to gaze awhile
Upon the fields of Barley
In his arms she fell as her hair came down
Among the fields of gold
Quickly walking to her Nikolas gently cradled her face in his hands as he slowly and tenderly wiped her tears. Looking down suddenly ashamed by her tears Gia allowed her braids to shield her face. Gently brushing her hair from his view Nikolas slowly raised her chin until they again were eye to eye. A tender smile on his face Nikolas tucked the last of her braids behind her ear as he softly questioned her.
Nikolas- [softly] Gia what is it?
Gia- [as her tears began again] Nothing…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [softly] I want to be beautiful…
Nikolas- [whispering] You are…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] But I don’t feel it… I have never felt it…
Nikolas- Gia…
Gia- [whispering] I’m so tired…
Nikolas- [softly wiping her tears] It’s ok…
Gia- [looking up at him] Can you make it ok?
Nikolas- [gently caressing her cheek] I can try…
Slowly leaning into her Nikolas tenderly kissed at her tears as they slowly fell. Wrapping her gently in his arms Nikolas held her close to him wanting to take all of her hurt and pain away. Her arms going around his neck Gia held Nikolas tightly momentarily forgetting her sadness as he held her close. Breaking their momentary spell Nikolas pulled away from Gia looking down into her sorrowful eyes. His hand moving to her cheek once again Nikolas tenderly stroked her smooth skin as he joined his lips to hers.
Will you stay with me will you be my love
Among the fields of Barley
You'll tell the sun in his jealous sky
As you lie in fields of gold
Breaking away from their kiss Nikolas looked down at Gia lost again in her eyes. Gently caressing her cheek Nikolas gently smiled at her wiping again the tears that slowly fell. Softly whispering her name Nikolas stopped as Gia tenderly took his hand.
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Slowly shaking her head Gia tenderly held Nikolas’ hand as she turned and slowly led Nikolas into her bedroom. Stopping beside her bed Gia took a deep breath before turning back to Nikolas. Extending her hand Gia gently caressed his cheek as she smiled up at him. Leaning into him Gia lightly kissed him deepening their kiss as she felt him respond. Her arms going around his neck Gia opened her mouth to him slowly moving her tongue against his. And as she slowly began to remove his clothing Nikolas covered his hands stilling their movement as he looked down at her. Seeing uncertainty and another emotion he did not know Nikolas softly spoke to Gia.
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [looking up at him] Nikolas…
Nikolas- [whispering] I don’t want us to do something you might regret…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] We won’t…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] Gia…
Quickly moving away from Nikolas Gia covered her mouth stifling her quiet cry as she turned away from him. Softly speaking, her back now to him, Gia apologized to Nikolas as she stared out of her bedroom window.
Gia- [softly] I’m sorry…
Nikolas- [slowly shaking his head] You don’t have to apologize…
Gia- I shouldn’t have tried to force this on you…
Nikolas- You didn’t…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] Cabs are a little hard to come by in this neighborhood but I’m sure if you call a few times one might come…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] It’s ok Nikolas…
Nikolas- But I want…
Gia- You didn’t want to take anything beyond a kiss… I understand that…
Nikolas- But Gia…
Gia- [slowly shaking head] It’s ok…
Nikolas- But you don’t understand…
Gia- It’s been a long day Nikolas and I’m kinda tired…
Closing the distance between them Nikolas stood directly behind Gia. With nervous hands Nikolas gently caressed Gia’s arms turning her to him. As she continued to look away from him Nikolas softly spoke to her hoping to explain his hesitation.
Nikolas- [softly] Gia… Gia will you look at me please…
Slowly turning to him Gia looked up at Nikolas afraid of what he wanted to say to her.
Nikolas- You are so… [slowly shaking his head] amazing and beautiful and… [softly sighing] I have never met anyone like you before and…
Gia- [softly] I’ve never met anyone like you either…
Nikolas- And I want nothing more than to take you in my arms and hold you, and kiss you, and love you but…
Gia- [whispering] But what?
Nikolas- [softly] I don’t want to hurt you…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] You won’t…
Nikolas- [tenderly caressing her cheek] Gia…
I never made a promise lightly
And there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
We'll walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold
Stepping closer still to Nikolas Gia softly smiled up at him as she leaned into him gently kissing him. As their kiss slowly and tenderly deepened Gia moved away from Nikolas staring up into his gentle eyes. Extending her hand Gia gently enclosed his hand in hers before turning and leading him once again to her bed. Releasing his hand Gia quickly climbed up into her bed sitting in the center before looking back at Nikolas. Offering her hand to him once again Gia waited with baited breath hoping he would again take her hand and join her on the bed. Staring at her Nikolas inhaled deeply realizing she was offering him the world and all he had to do was reach out and take her hand in his. A gentle smile covering his face Nikolas tenderly took her hand joining her finally on the bed. Watching as she nervously began to undress Nikolas slowly reached out capturing her hands within his own softly whispering to her.
Nikolas- [whispering] Are you sure?
Gia- [slowly nodding] Yes…
Bringing her hands to his mouth Nikolas tenderly kissed each finger before placing her hand on his rapidly beating heart. Releasing her hands Nikolas lovingly looked back at Gia as she again slowly began to undress. Inhaling deeply as her shirt fell away Nikolas silently prayed for the patience and tenderness she deserved. Removing her bra Gia quickly covered herself as she lay back against her pillows staring back at Nikolas. Slowly removing his shirt and jacket Nikolas laid back beside Gia both now naked from the waist up. reaching out to her Nikolas gently caressed the delicate features of her face before he pulled her into him. Kissing her slowly Nikolas positioned them on the bed so that she now lay on top of him. His hands locking behind her head Nikolas tenderly and thoroughly kissed Gia slowly and sensually moving his tongue across hers. Responding to his kiss Gia slowly moved her hands down his body stopping at the waistband of his slacks as Nikolas quickly covered hers. Breaking their kiss Gia looked down at Nikolas breathlessly whispering to him.
Gia- [breathlessly] What’s wrong?
Nikolas- I don’t… [slowly shaking his head] I don’t have any protection…
Gia- [softly] I’m on the pill…
Nikolas- But…
Gia- I have… I have some protection…
Moving off of Nikolas Gia rose going quickly and removing a condom from her dresser drawer. Standing beside her bed once again Gia looked down at Nikolas. Taking a deep breath Gia slowly removed her hand bearing all for him to see. His turn to now extend his hand Nikolas softly smiled as Gia placed her hand in his joining him once again on the bed. Nikolas now on top of Gia they slowly kissed as they removed the other’s clothes. His kisses moving slowly down her neck Nikolas tenderly tasted Gia drunk on the taste and feel of her. Trapping a rigid nipple between his teeth Nikolas tenderly suckled her skin as he quickly rolled the protection on his ready member. Positioning himself between her legs Nikolas hovered over Gia looking down into her eyes as he slowly eased into her. Her back arching as she cried out from the initial pain Gia stared wide eyed up at Nikolas experiencing sex for the first time. Confused by her reaction Nikolas stilled on Gia looking down at her momentarily as he softly questioned her.
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Her moans her only response Nikolas looked down at Gia as he slowly moved within her. Holding her tightly to him realizing that this was her first time Nikolas tenderly kissed Gia wanting to make this experience as special as possible. Slowing his movements Nikolas moved in and out of Gia as her hands moved up and down his back. Nearing her release Gia clutched at Nikolas crying out as sensation after sensation rushed to her. Holding her as climaxed beneath him Nikolas soon joined Gia in euphoria as his orgasm finally claimed him.
I never made a promise lightly
And there have been some that I've broken
But I swear in the days still left
We'll walk in fields of gold
We'll walk in fields of gold
Moving off of her discarding the used condom Nikolas pulled Gia flush up against him as he softly questioned her.
Nikolas- [softly] Why didn’t you tell me?
Gia- [softly] I didn’t think it mattered…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [as tears slowly came to her] Can you just hold me?
Slowly nodding Nikolas held Gia in his arms slowly caressing her back as she softly cried beside him. Wiping at her tears as they slowly fell Gia gently smiled at Nikolas grateful of his kindness. Remembering Alma’s words from before Gia silently prayed that just this once she was wrong. Meeting, and talking, and slowly loving Nikolas Gia never wanted this day to end. And now as he held her in his arms Gia knew all her hopes and prayers would be for nothing because like everyone else in her life he would leave her too. Her tears steadily falling Nikolas tenderly caressed her cheek softly whispering to her.
Nikolas- [softly] Baby don’t cry… if I hurt you…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] You didn’t hurt me…
Nikolas- Then why are you crying?
Gia- Because I don’t want this night to end…
Nikolas- [softly whispering] It doesn’t have to…
Holding her in her arms once again Nikolas tenderly kissed Gia stopping her tears from falling. Loving tenderly and slowly through out the rest of the night Nikolas and Gia lay entwined as the morning sun slowly rose.
Many years have passed since those summer days
Among the fields or Barley
See the children run as the sun goes down
Among the fields of gold
The ringing of her phone slowly waking them Gia moved away from Nikolas speaking softly hoping not to wake him.
Gia- [softly] Hello…
Lucky- Umm… I think… I think I have to wrong number…
Gia- Who do you want to speak to?
Lucky- I’m looking for my brother… this is the number he called me from last night and…
Gia- [softly] Are you looking for Nikolas?
Lucky- Yes… who… who is this?
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] I’ll get him for you…
Slowly waking Nikolas Gia handed him the phone dressing as he quickly spoke to his brother. Listening as they discussed the events from last night Gia slowly willed her heart not to break when finally he left. Giving Gia’s address to the limousine driver Nikolas looked over at Gia as he slowly dressed. If he had his way Nikolas would never again leave her side but not knowing what exactly she wanted or expected after last night Nikolas remained quiet as she slowly walked out of the bedroom. Following behind her Nikolas kneeled before Gia as she sat in her window seat staring out at the street below.
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- The car… [softly as she shook her head] your friends should be here soon…
Nikolas- [gently taking her hands] Gia will you look at me…
Gia- [slowly looking at him] What is it Nikolas?
Nikolas- Gia I have never met anyone like you…
Gia- [softly] I know…
Nikolas- And last night was amazing and…
Gia- It’s ok Nikolas…
Nikolas- I don’t want to leave but…
Gia- [softly] Everyone leaves eventually…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Gia- [slowly nodding her head] It’s ok Nikolas…
Nikolas- [gently taking hand] Come with me…
Gia- [softly] What?
Nikolas- Come back with me…
Gia- [slowly shaking her head] I can’t…
Nikolas- Gia…
Gia- [as a single tear slowly rolled down her cheek] I have a life here I can’t just walk away from…
Nikolas- [softly] Gia…
Before she could respond Gia watched as the stretch limousine pulled up in front of her apartment building. Following her eyes Nikolas slowly shook his head before turning back to Gia. Cradling her head in his hands Nikolas slowly leaned forward tenderly kissing Gia. Her hands going around his neck Gia returned his kiss wanting to remember everything about his touch and taste. Slowly breaking their kiss Gia studied Nikolas lovingly caressing his face memorizing all there was of him. Capturing her hand Nikolas slowly brought her hand to his lips gently kissing her hand as he stared back at Gia.
Nikolas- [ softly whispering] I’ll be back Gia…
Gia- [nodding] Ok…
Nikolas- [gently caressing her face] I’m coming back for you…
Gia- [softly as she pressed her face into his hand] I’ll be waiting…
Nikolas- [gently kissing her as he turned and left] Wait for me…
With a gentle nod Gia slowly walked Nikolas to her front door. Turning to hold her in his arms and kiss her once again Nikolas held her tightly in his arms not ready to let go. Knowing the limousine was in front of the building waiting for him Nikolas reluctantly broke their embrace kissing her one last time before he turned to leave. Stopping as he slowly walked down the hall Nikolas looked back at Gia covering his heart once more as she smiled at him. Waving at him as he again turned and walked away Gia slowly closed the door whispering softly as her tears again began.
Gia- [as he slowly disappeared down the hall] Goodbye Nikolas…
You'll remember me when the west wind moves
Among the fields of Barley
You can tell the sun in his jealous sky
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
When we walked in fields of gold
Watching as the limousine slowly pulled away Gia turned walking slowly back to her room tenderly touching the pillow where Nikolas slept. Tears slowly coming to her once again Gia lay in her bed bringing the pillow to her holding it tightly as she wished to hold Nikolas. Slowly wiping at her useless tears Gia softly prayed that Nikolas keep his promise and one day return to her.
Fields of Gold ~ Eva Cassidy ~ Songbird