Impressions - 4

Lucky lay peacefully sleeping in his bed dreaming of Elizabeth (not in a
teenage hormonic way but you know nicely).  Suddenly a shadowy figure entered
the room and sat on his bed.  The person brougth thier hand up but instead of
hitting him they carressed his cheek with thier hand.  He woke up startled but
then smiled.  There sat his angel Elizabeth.

"Good morning sleepy."  She whispered.

"And I thought I could be the one to suprise you,"  Lucky replied.

"So what happened last night, it wasn't a dream it was real?"

"Let's test it to see if it was real,"  Lucky said mischievously.

He leaned in a they shared a sweet and simple kiss.  Their first as a couple.

Lucky asked,"Does that answer your question?"

"No I think I need more explaining,"  Liz said as they leaned in for another
kiss.  They reluctantly broke apart and Lucky got out of bed just wearing
sweat pants.

"So I guess we both sleep half naked,"  Liz teasingly said.

"Mm-hmm,"  Lucky replied winking at her.  "Hold on here a second I need to
change but I'll be right back I promise Elizabeth."

"I'll be waiting right here,"  Liz said as she patted the bed.

Lucky dashed into the bathroom and changed in a flash.  He was back out with
Elizabeth was nowhere to be seen in his room.  He looked on his bed and found
a note.

Dear Lucky,
                Meet me in "our spot" in a hour.  I'll be waiting.

                                Forever yours,
                                                        Elizabeth
A smile creeped over Lucky's face as he anticipated what a day with Elizabeth
would be like.
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I feel sorry for Nikolas so let's see what's going on with him.

He sat on the couch in the main room in Wyndamre.  Sulking.  He couldn't think
of what to do about Alex.  He never felt this way about a girl.  She had this
certain quality about her that he never knew he wanted.  She was everything he
never knew he wanted so much in a girl and he had blown it because he didn't
tell her the truth.  He needed someone to talk to.  He called Liz but no
answer.  He decided to walk to Kelly's to see if she was there.
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Don't worry we'll see more Nikky we just got to make a Lucky and Liz u-turn.
Lucky ran to their bench in the park exactly an hour later.  Liz sat their
with her back turned to him her hair blowing in the wind waiting axiously for
Lucky to arrive.  On the ground was a picnic basket and a single red rose in a
vase.  Lucky came up behind her and put his hands over her eyes.

"Guess who?"  he asked.

"I don't know who this could be,"  she teased.

"I'll give you a hint, you love him and he's absolutly gorgeous."

"Nikolas?"

"Very funny Elizabeth,"  as he took his hands off of her eyes and picked her
up in a embrace.

"Oh it's you Lucky I never would have guessed with the clue you gave me."

"Ha, ha!  So I see your ankle is all better."

"Actually you know it kind of hurt a little.  Could you help me?"

"You wouldn't be conning me into carrying you over to the blanket would you?"

"Me never.  Besides if I was would you do it anyway?"

"Anything for you Elizabeth,"  Lucky whispered.  He whisked her off her feet
and lay her gently down on the blanket and he tripped on top of her.

"Sorry,"  Lucky whispered as he shyly got off Elizabeth.

"Where do you think your going?"  Elizabeth asked.

"Wherever you want,"  Lucky insisted.

"I would really like it if you sat right here by me,"  Liz smiled.

"I would really like that too,"  Lucky said.

They sat side by side as Nikolas walked by.

"Nikolas?"  Liz got out after laughing at Lucky's joke.

He turned his head back and saw the two of them together.  So happy and so
peaceful.  He walked slowly over to them.

"Hey Liz," was all Nik could get it.

"What's wrong Nik?"  Liz asked concerned.

"Just Alex and I are what's wrong."  Nik replied.'

"Hey man if you would rather I leave so you two can spend some time alone I'll
understand.  Just say the word and I'm gone."  Lucky cut-in.

"No, your my brother, maybe you can help."

"What happened Nik?"  Liz asked.

"Well she found out the truth that I was a prince and she broke up with me."

"That sucks man, I'm sorry."  Lucky said.

"She's the most perfect person that I've ever meet.  She's everything I've
ever wanted and everything I didn't know I wanted.  I just want to be with
her."

"Come here Nik."  Liz said as she gave him a hug.  Lucky felt some jealousy
but Nik's words touched him and it went away.

"Well, I'll do whatever you want me to do to help get her back for you."
Lucky said.

"Me, too."  Liz said.

"Thanks you guys but I don't know what to do."  Nik said.

"Well one of the first times Lucky made it up to me was by writing me a song
and singing it.

"Me, sing a song?"  Nik asked thinking Liz was crazy.

"Yeah a song, why not."  Lucky said.

"Because I can't sing.  You maybe can Spencer but my voice sounds worse than
our family fued."

"Come on Nikky, do it for your Princess."  Lucky taunted.

"For Alex, and only her."  Nik said.

"Well Lucky let's help him,"  Liz said.

"Can't we do this tomorrow no offense Nikolas but me and Liz.."  Lucky said.

"Lucky!"  Liz yelled and then she pulled him close and whispered something in
his ear.  "If you help Nik maybe that will happen."

"Okay Nik let's get started."  Lucky hurridly said.

They decided time was not to be wasted so Nik just singing a song that already
existed would be a good idea. The Outback was having a little kerioke thing so
Elizabeth invited Alex to come watch.  Nik was all prepared to sing for her.
Alex suddenly saw him walking up to her, Liz and Lucky.  She tensed up and
wouldn't look him in the eye.  She pulled Liz to the bathroom.

"Liz if you think-"

"Don't get the wrong idea Alex Nik just loves you so much he wanted to talk to
you about why he didn't want you to know."

"He should have told me the truth in fact Liz this was a great idea I'm going
out there to sing.  I'll find some guy to love me the way that I am."

Alex stomped out of the bathroom and was on stage before Liz could stop her.
She found a cute guy in the audience and kept her eye on him making sure Nik
was watching as she sang

Mcbride Martina

My Baby Loves Me

Don't need no copy of Vogue magazine
Don't need to dress like no beauty queen
High heels or sneakers he don't give a damn
My baby loves me just the way that I am
My baby loves me just the way that I am

She started to put a little jealous pang in Nikolas.  He was getting madder
and madder at the guy she was doing a sexy dance with then he realized.

He never tells me I'm not good enough
Just give me unconditional love
He loves me tender and he loves me mad
He loves me silly and he loves me sad

It's not because he didn't tell her the truth it's because he thinks of her
and being better.  He treated her like someone lower than him.

(CHORUS)
He thinks I'm pretty, he thinks I'm smart
He likes my nerve and he loves my heart
He's always sayin' he's my biggest fan
My baby loves me just the way that I am
My baby loves me just the way that I am

He had to learn to love her for who she was and not feel pity for her family.

And when there's dark clouds in my eyes
He just sits back and lets 'em roll on by
I come in like a lion and go out like a lamb
My baby loves me just the way that I am
My baby loves me just the way that I am

(CHORUS)
He thinks I'm pretty, he thinks I'm smart
He likes my nerves and he loves my heart
Don't see no reason to change my plan
My baby loves me just the way that I am
My baby loves me just the way that I am

As Alex finished she gave the guy she was dancing with a long and passionate
kiss that left her breathless and sat back down in her seat.  People cheered
as she sat down.  Nik quickly jumped up on the stage ready to tell her how he
felt in a song.

"This song goes out to a beautiful girl who has stolen my heart."

Nik starts to sing (I'm sorry I don't know why but I chose this song from Full
House the song Jesse sang to Becky so I hope you guys won't say my story is
full of cheesey things).

 If every word I said
 Could make you laugh I'd talk forever
 I'd ask the sky just what we had
 Mmmm It shinned forever
 If the song I sing to you
 Could fill your heart with joy I'd sing forever
 Forever, forever I've been so happy loving you

Alex listened as Nik sang on.  Although he wasn't the best singer she could
tell that he really loved her.  She wasn't sure she could forgive him for
lying but maybe oneday she could but for now they would have to live without
each other.  The song ended and Alex whiped the tears from her eyes.

"Alex,"  Nik said as he came off of stage.

"We need to talk Nik,"  she said.

They stepped outside.

"So Lucky it looks like our plan worked."  Liz smiled.

"Oh of course because it was our plan."  Lucky said as he bent over to kiss
her.

"I'm sorry I stopped our picnic."  Liz said.

"That's okay, because I can be alone with you for the rest of our lives."

"How did I get so lucky?"

"It's in the name."

"I love you Lucky."

"I love you too Elizabeth,"  he said as he once again bent down to kiss her.
She floated on air and he was doing this.

"So when did you realize you loved me?"  Liz asked curious.

"From the first moment I met you."

"You liar did not.  You only cared about my bad habits then."

"Oh, come on a beautiful girl walks up to me and says I could get lucky,
that's when I fell in love with you but I was afraid to."

"Why?"

"For Spencer's love doesn't always last forever."

"With me it'll last forever.  So it was my witty play on words."

"Oh to be a Spencer's gal you have to be witty.  It's a law."

"That's why Sarah didn't work it."

"Don't remind me.  I don't know what I saw in her she was not Spencer
material."

"But I am."

"I'm glad you are."

Just then Nik came back into the room.

"How did it go Nik?"  Liz asked.

"Not good Liz, she broke up me officially but first she told me how much she
loves with but she can't be with me.  Gosh, how stupid am I believing my lies
could be made up with a song."

"Not stupid, it's gonna take her a while to realize man."  Lucky said
sympathetically.  He had been there with Liz.  "Just hang in there."

"I guess.  Hey are you guys?"  Nik said.

"Are we what?"  Liz asked.

"Finally together."

"Yep finally."  Liz said.

"That's great news.  I was wondering how long it would take my brother."

"Hey,"  Lucky said.  "Okay it did take me a while but the ending is great.  I
just hope yours is the same."

"Me too."  Nik said.

Impressions Chapter 12

Recap:  Liz and Lucky finally cemented their newfound relationship with a
kiss.  They were going to have a picnic in the park when Nik interuppted and
told them of the news of his break up with Alex. Liz and Lucky pitched in to
help him but she told him it was over.  On with the story.

Nik went home on his own to think while Lucky and Liz decided a walk would be
better and declined his ride.

"Did I mention how beautiful you are today?"  Lucky said as they walked along
with his arm around her.

"Not for the past 5 minutes.  I was beginning to feel unattractive."  Liz
teased back as she smiled.

"Well you look very pretty Ms. Webber.  In fact stunning."  Lucky said.

"Thank you Mr. Spencer.  Same to you."  Liz said.

"Isn't it funny the way life turns out?"  Lucky said.

"What do you mean?"  Liz asked.

"I would have never thought I'd be helping Nikolas or that you and I would be
a couple."

"Oh really, I've always believed in the second one."

"Love at first sight.  Well I know, wait I don't even know why you love me."

"Well your really cute for one thing."

"Care to elaborate?"

"Maybe."  With that last word she stood on her tippie toes and gave him the
best kiss he has had in his whole life.

"I think I get the picture."

"Good.  Now I can enjoy some peace without your ramblings."

"My ramblings what about your ramblings."

"Girls don't ramble it's a common fact."

"Oh really?"

"Yes really."

"I love you you know that?"

"I kind of guessed."

"So I'm here walking my beautiful girlfriend home and it's about an hour
before her curfew.  What should I do?"

"If you pull out a list of things to do I'm gonna knock you down so hard-"

"Relax Elizabeth I was hoping to spend a quiet night on your porch."

"Great I can't wait but what about Nikolas we have to help him somehow.  He's
totally lost without Alex."

"Like I am without you."

"Quit trying to score points although that was a ten pointer.  What should we
do?"

"Alex is mad because Nik lied to her but maybe if she see's why.  Like all the
golddiggers that want some of the action."

"What are you saying?"

"I'm saying get a bunch of girls from school make it really obvious they only
want Nik for his money and make sure Alex sees that."

"And how will we do that."

"Party, at Spoon Island."

"I'll bring the cake."

Liz told Nikolas the plan and he wasn't sure if he wanted to go through with
it but he couldn't think of anything else to do.  Meanwhile

"That little boy Lucky Spencer better get ready.  He's about to come against
his great enemy yet.  Danny Summers."

Impressions Chapter 13

Recap:  Liz and Lucky have this plan to have party at Spoon Island to show
Alex why Nik couldn't tell him the truth.  Nik agrees because he figured what
else does he have to lose.  Danny Summers Alex's brother plans revenge against
Lucky.

"Nik is everything ready?"  Liz asked.

"Yes everything is ready I guess."  Nik answered glumly.

"Hey I'm sure she'll show bro.  We practically got everyone in town here."
Lucky said.

"Wonderful,"  said Nik glumly.

"Cheer up Nik.  Come on let's go over the plan."  Liz said as Lucky pulled her
into his lap.  "You will have to show Alex how tough life is here.  The girls
we got to pretend to be goldiggers are going to show her why you had to
protect your secret.  They are great Nikolas.  They don't even know Alex okay
so you have nothing to be worried about."

"I just feel bad because I have to lie to her."  Nik sad.

"Your not lying to her your just you know exaggerating the truth."  Lucky
said.

"Look Nik I know this may seem dishonest but it's for you and Alex.  You guys
love each other you need to be together."  Liz said.

"Okay whatever it takes."  Nik said.

Just then Alex walked into the castle.  She glanced at Nikolas but quickly
turned her head away to Elizabeth and Lucky.  She greeted them warmly and with
a hug but she made sure to stay at least ten feet away from Nik.  He decided
he'd better make the first move.

"Hey Alex!"  Nik called as he walked over to her.

"Hello Nikolas.  Great party.  Thanks for the invite."  She megerly smiled.

"Yeah thanks."  Nik said  they stood in silence for a moment until they both
called out each other's names simotaniously.  They laughed.

"What did you want to say Alex?"

"Just I'm glad were kind of friends.  It's better this way."

"Yeah, better."  They looked towards the floor as their hearts were ripped
from their chest (not literally of course that would be ikky).

"I guess I better mingle.  Get to know people huh."  Alex said.

"Yes you should."  Nik said.  She left and headed right over to the group of
girls was in the mist of.  They were the actresses that Lucky had hired to
play golddiggers.

"Hey Liz!"  Alex said.

"Oh Alex, I'd like you to meet Harmony and Faith." Liz said.

"Nice to meet you two."  Alex said.

"Nice to meet you two Alex,"  Harmony said as Faith politely nodded her head.

"Well if you guy excuse me Lucky wanted me to dance with him."  Liz said as
she left for Lucky's waiting arms.

"So Alex have you checked out this place.  His wardrobe alone costs ten times
more than my house."  Faith said.

"Totally I mean just check this place out.  He's my kind of guy that Nikolas.
I mean afterall he's a Prince and he's not that bad looking.  I'm sure if you
married him you'd get quite a handsome pile of money."  Harmony added.

"I'm sure you would but you wouldn't marry him to do that would you?"

"Of course.  He's cute and rich what more could you want!"  Faith said.

"Well he's also kind and considerate and the best guy in the universe.  I mean
when we used to go out-"

"You used to go out with him?"  Harmony asked.

"Well yeah we went out."  Alex said.

"What happened?"  Faith asked.

"I dumped him because he didn't tell me he was a Prince."

"I think you need to evaluate.  If we didn't know he was a Prince then why
would we even spend time around him.  He's a loner." Harmony said.

"In fact his attitude is loserish.  I wouldn't give him the time of the day if
he was a Prince.  I wouldn't understand why anyone else would." Faith added.

"Look he's great guy.  If you'll excuse me I don't think I want to listen to
this crap anymore."  Alex said.

Alex suddenly realized why Nik didn't tell her.  She felt ashamed for just
being selfish and not listening to him.  Alex decided that night she would
discuss things with him.

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Finally some Lucky and Liz just what everyone wants.    They sneaked away
outside on the island admiring the sky.

"I hope our plan work!"  Liz says.

"Me too."  Lucky said as he tighted his grip on Liz.

"Spencer that tickles."  as he pinches the sides of her waist.  They land in
the snow in one heap.

"I love you Elizabeth.  Now and forever."  Lucky said.

"I love you too."

Lucky went into his coat pocket and pulled out a small box.  He handed it to
Elizabeth.

"Now a good a time as ever to give you this.  Open it."  Lucky said.  Liz just
sat there astonished by the gift but she opened up the gift and inside was a
locket.  She opened up the locket and inside was a picture of Lucky and one of
her.  On the back it read the inscription Lucky and Elizabeth 4-ever.

"Lucky I love it."

"It kind of symbolizes the question I want to ask you."  Lucky says as he put
the necklace on her.

"What did you want to ask me?"  Liz wondering what Lucky was thinking.

"Well I was wondering as corny as this sounds, would like to go steady with
me."

"Steady?"

"I mean if you don't want to that's okay."  Liz smiled and leaped into a hug
with Lucky which made him fall on his back.  They both smiled and kissed each
other.  Suddenly a voice came from the distance.

"Well well if it isn't Spencer and his little lady."  the voice said.  They
both glanced up and it was Danny with a gun.  "Say your prayers!"  He screamed
as he aimed the gun towards Lucky's head.

Impressions Chapter 14

Recap:  Alex finally sees what Nik goes through and goes off to find him to
get him back.  Lucky asks Liz to go steady with him and just as they are
celebrating Danny comes along with a gun.

"Hey man put down the gun let's talk about this."  Lucky said panicking
because this little teenage psycho was holding a gun to his head.  Liz was
going hysterical crying her eyes out.

"You both shut-up!"  Danny scream.  Liz sniffles a bit and let's down her
crying, she needs all of her strength right now.  Lucky, calm holds
Elizabeth's hand to reassure her.

"Hey man, just put down the gun so we can talk things over."

"No chance Spencer.  You and your perfect life and your precious little
girlfriend.  The one girl I want in the whole town of Port Charles and you
take her.  You ditched her the night of the Valentine's Day dance and I was
supposed to be there for her but instead you come crawling back on your hands
and knees and she forgave you.  Don't you remember that day you drove her to
the party, you ran out of gas because I took it out of the car you idiot.  You
had a full tank.  I'm suprised you made it as far as you did."

"You've been following me this whole time?"  Liz asked afriad.

"Duh you stupid bitch."  Danny said.

"So this whole time all you've wanted was Elizabeth,"  Lucky said.

"Don't call her that, only I can call her that,"  Danny cried.

"Okay man, no prob I'll call her Liz."  Lucky said.

"That's better."  Danny said.  Lucky looks at Liz and gives her a reassuring
nod.  Then he winks and her and she begins to understand he has a plan.

"Well man if you really want her you can have her.  She's been a pain at my
side this whole entire time,"  Lucky said (isn't that weird I keep on typing
Jonathan when I mean Lucky, sorry just had to write that).

"Your trying to trick me.  I just saw your little kissy kissy moment there,"
Danny said.

"I was just trying to get a little ass if you know what I mean man."  Lucky
said.

"I understand, what about her she won't come with me anyway so it's better if
you just both leave this planet."  Danny said.

"No, no Danny I mean I only go out with Lucky because his brother is a Prince
and you know how much money that have to have in that family.  He's loaded,"
Liz said.

"I'm not.  Are you trying  to make a fool out of me?"  Danny asked.

"Of course not Danny,"  Liz said as she got up from the ground,"in fact I
think your pretty sexy and maybe if you put down the gun we could have a
little fun if you catch my drift."  It was working Danny had less of a grip on
the gun.  Lucky decided it was time and he leaped toward the gun.  It fell out
of Danny's hand and Liz went to grab it while the two boys fought.  Just as
she was about to grab it Danny suckerpunched Lucky in the stomach and grabbed
the gun.  Liz and Lucky both got concered looks on their faces.

"Get over there.  I  was going to make this a quick and painless death but
what the hell."  Liz and Lucky walked over to the wall and were ready to face
their death but held onto each other's hands and looked at into each other's
eyes.

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I decided to keep suspense up by putting Nik in here.  So meanwhile back on
the farm well not the farm but you know what I mean.  Alex finally caught
sight of Nikolas.  He didn't seem like he was having a good time.  She walked
up behind him and tapped him on the shoulder.

"Hey,"  Alex said.

"Hello," Nik said back.

"I think we should talk Nikolas."  Alex said.

"Okay, would you like to step outside?"  Nik said hoping.

They stepped outside into the cold.  Nik took off his jacket and placed it
onto Alex's shoulders.

"Nikolas I never knew.  I never knew what kind of prejudice people get from
you.  Someone who's so powerful and great.  People pre-judge me because of my
stature in life and so I understand why you hid your stature in life from me."
Alex got out.  She started to cry,"And if you would have me back I'd love to
be your girlfriend."  She couldn't look into Nik's eyes.  She just looked down
then he brought his hand to her chin and lifted it up and kissed her.  They
both started to laugh and put their faces together.  Suddenly (ohhh I'm
meeshing the people) a scream rises from outside on the garden.  Nik and Alex
look at each other confusingly and run to the garden wall.  There stands Lucky
and Liz against and wall with Alex's brother holding a gun.

"Danny what are you doing?"  Alex asked.

"You wouldn't understand Ms. Perfect you got the guy you love but what about
me I can't be with her so no one will."  Danny.

"Danny, don't do this please.  We'll get you some help we'll find someone else
for you but please leave my friends alone."  Alex pledded.

"Your friends huh.  Look at them.  I heard them set you up Alex, they hired
people to trick you so you would go back to your boyfriend there."  Danny
said.

"Is this true?"  Alex asked Nik.  He deverted his eyes from her and tears
began to swell.

"It's true Alex, I only did it because I love you."  Nik said.

"Hey were over here by the way,"  Liz said wondering if they could help them."

Nikolas and Alex both put their attention back on Danny.

"Danny these people meant well please let them go,"  She pleded

Danny looked back and shook his head.  He took the gun and pointed it righ
towards Liz.  Nikolas knew he had to help his brother and Liz so he jumped
Danny.  A shot rang off but no one was hurt.  Nik decided he needed to shut
Danny down fast before he reached the gun so he went against the code of guys
and kicked him where it hurts.  Danny screamed in pain as he went down.  Lucky
had already went for the gun and was hugging Elizabeth.  Nik took out his cell
phone and called the cops.  Alex just stood there and glanced at Nik.  Her
feelings were numb and she couldn't move.  Elizabeth glanced over at her
friend and was genuinly concerned.  She gave her a hug and asked her a bunch
of question but none that Alex could hear.

"I'm fine really Liz, I just need to go home,"  Alex said.

"Well if you need anything,"  Liz said.

"I promise,"  Alex said.  They hugged once again and the police carted Danny
off for psychiatric evaluation.  The four teens gave their statement to the
police and Lucky takes Liz back home.  Alex silently agrees to get a ride home
from Nik.  He offers her a room at his house but she declines the offer. The
rest of the night she wraps herself tight in her blanket and drifts off to
sleep.

Meanwhile on a happier note
Lucky decided because of this whole mess that somehow he'd make the night
special for Elizabeth.  It was their night, the night they decided to go
steady.  He drove her home and said goodnight but came back later and throw
stones at her window.  Good think Audrey wasn't home from her conference.  He
brought along his guitar and decided to sing to her.  She swong open the
window and was happy to see him.  She smiled as he sang.

They read you Cinderella,
You hoped it would come true,
And one day a Prince Charming would come rescue you,
You like romantic movies, And you never will forget,
The way you felt when Romeo kissed Juliet.

Liz's mind was racing.  That's exactly how she felt.  Lucky was the Prince
that came in rescued her from her life going down the tubes.  They were like
Romeo and Juliet, his kisses every one of them she never would forget.

And all this time that you’ve been waiting,
You don’t have to wait no more,
I can love you like that,
I would make you my world,
Move heaven and earth,
If you were my girl,
I would give you my heart,
Be all that you need,
Show you you’re everything that’s precious to me,
If you give me a chance,
I can love you like that,
(I can love you like that, I can love you like that)

Everything that Lucky ever wanted Elizabeth has.  He started to walk towards
her tree with a plan.  Her smile was bright, big, and beautiful.  With every
breath she took he was head over heels in love with her.

I never make a promise,
I don’t intend to keep,
So when I say forever,
Forever’s what I mean,
Well I’m no Casanova,
But I swear this much is true,
I’ll be holding nothing back when it comes to you,
You dream of love that’s everlasting,
Well baby open up your eyes

Lucky sure fooled her.  He was the most romantic person Liz had ever met.  He
was better than Casanova.  Then Liz noticed Lucky had disappeared and he had
stopped singing.  She was peering out when suddenly right in front of her was
Lucky.  He had climbed up to her window.

"You scared me."  Liz said.

"I should do it more often, your beautiful when your scared."

"Nice singing down there."

"Thank-you."

"I hope to hear some more someday."

"Maybe, if I get paid that is."

"Well maybe this'll be good enough payment."  She grabbed him by the shirt and
kissed him.

"Yep, that'll be good enough,"  he smiled and they kissed again.

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