What You Find By: Alexandria Siren (Alex) FINISHED

She slowly cracked her bedroom door open, she could feel her heart beating faster and her stomach flipping inside of her, for she knew what was going to happen. He was going to see her half naked.

" Sebastien!" She raised her voice from her bedroom, her blue eyes looking through the thin crack of the door.

" Yeah?" She heard his voice coming from the living room.

" I- I need your help." She hesistated.

" I'm coming!" Sebastien stood from the couch, making his way towards the bedroom. He was only a few inches from her door, when he heard her voice again.

" Sebastien, hold on a second." She saw his shadow and stopped him before he came any closer. She felt embarrassed of what she was about to ask him. " I need to tell you something before you come in here."

" What is it?" He replied quietly, not knowing what the heck was going on.

" Well, um." She hesitated, she could feel tears stinging the back of her eyes. She realy didn't want him to see her like this. " Just promise you won't laugh."

" Okay." He replied, confused. " Can I at least come closer?"

" Yes, Sebastien you may." Alex replied, her eyes still glancing through the crack of the door.

" What is it cherie?" Sebastien asked standing infront of the door, making eye contact with her.

" It's just that um, I kind of got myself in this position and well, I just don't want to scare you off." She replied embarrassingly, looking down at the floor.

" I'm sorry cherie, but, I don't understand." Sebastien replied, still confused in not knowing whats going on.

" Okay." Alex nodded, trying to get herself to tell him what to do. She then looked back up into his eyes again." Basically I can't get my clothes on, so I need you to pull up my bottoms, and I need you to pull my shirt down." She finally said, embarrassed.

" Oh, okay, Alexandria." Sebastien replied, understandingly. " Is that everything?"

Alex then remembered the other thing he had to do, and she realy didn't want to ask him.

" I also need you to uh," She looked down at the floor again. As she figited trying to find the words, she felt two fingers pear through the crack of the door, lifting her head up to the beautiful green eyes again.

" Cherie, there's nothing to be embarrassed about." He told her reasuringly. He realy didn't want her to feel uncomfortable around him, and he didn't understand why this would be so embarrassing for her. She was beautiful, he wanted her to be open with him. " What was the other thing you wanted me to do?" Alex hesitated before answering, looking deep into his eyes.

" I need you to take my braw off, girls can't sleep with them on." She replied almost in a whisper, she could feel her face burning, she felt so embarrassed.

" Okay, cherie." He pressed his lips against her forehead before looking back down at her eyes, smililng. "Let me know when you are ready."

Alex couldn't believe how well he was taking this, was he realy going to be okay with the situation? She stepped back behind the door so she couldn't be seen. Taking a deep breath before opening it more, letting him know it was okay for him to enter her room.

Sebastien stood there as he watched her dissapear behind the door, he couldn't understand why she would be embarrassed. Was it the fact that he was going to see her in her underwear? Or was it the fact that she couldn't take care of herself. Whatever it was, he was willing to understand, and not let her be uncomfortable around him. He stood there as he saw the door open wider, and was guessing that he was allowed to go into her bedroom now.

Sebastien walked in and closed the door behind him, he could see Alex and the position she was in. She was standing there half naked. He tried not to stare but it was too late, Alex had already caught him and she turned away with her back facing him. Sebastien didn't understand why she turned away, she was beautiful, and she had nothing to be ashamed about if that was her fear.

Alex could feel Sebastien's eyes burning into her as she turned away from him, she was too embarrassed for him to see her like this. The hair on the back of her arms stood as she could feel him standing behind her. Her breathing started to quicken as she could feel his hot breath against the back of her neck.

" Would you like me to take this off first?" He hesitated placing his fingers in the hooks of the braw, not knowing what to do, he was too drawn into her beauty.

" Yes, please." She cleared her throat as she turned her head to the side, trying to look at him.

Her heart beated rapidly in her chest as she could feel Sebastien's finger tips scraping against her, causing her skin to create goosebumps. She felt him unhooking the hooks in her braw slowly, wondering what he was thinking. It was then she closed her eyes, and imagined her and him making love. His skin on top of hers, wondering what the experience would be like. Hairs on her neck stood, she opened her eyes slowly and felt the straps of the braw fall loosely against her upper arms, causing her to shake. Alex felt his fingers against her skin as he slowly pulled the straps down. She slowly pulled her arms from inside the straps till the material had hit the hardwood floor.

Sebastien was going crazy at the sight of her bare back, it was as if God was bringing his fantasy to life but then couldn't have it. Sebastien was fighting every urge in him, not to kiss her, and not to take things to far. But he knew, that if he didn't help her quickly, he would probably lose control.

Alex felt his fingers graze against the sides of her as he pulled her shirt down, and over her now bare breasts. A confused look appeared on her face, he stopped,she felt his hands carassing her hips, he wasn't going to let go. She still left her pj bottoms hanging at the bottom of her hips.

" Cherie, I need you to face me." He whispered into her ear.

Alex obeyed as she slowly turned to make eye contact with him again. She was a little scared, she didn't know what he was going to do. Of course she wanted him, but was he feeling the same about her? Or was he just wanting sex, and it wouldn't mean nothing to him? She looked up at him, wondering what he was thinking. Sebastien pulled her hair away from her neck to one side, before wispering again in her ear

" I have to say, you are driving me crazy, cherie." She shook as she felt his hot breath against her skin, his voice sounding seductive. " I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do." He kissed her neck, still whispering. " But you have to let me know," He placed his hands on her hips again, playing with her pj bottoms with his finger tips " up or down?"

Alex looked up at him smiling, she couldn't help but smile. The fact of Sebastien wanting her, is something she needed to hear, badly, she hadn't been loved in so long. She didn't know how to answer or what to tell him, she wanted him badly, but was it too early? too soon? Would she be turning her back on Brian if she were to say yes? Even more importantly, would she hurt Sebastien if she said no?

" I uh- I don't know, Sebastien." She replied quietly looking down at the floor. " Do you think it's too soon?"

" Cherie, I'm not going to force you to do anything you don't want to." He whispered as he continued to kiss the side of her neck.

Alex closed her eyes tightly as she felt the tenderness of his lips against the base of her neck. He was making her mealt, she wanted him so badly. She moaned quietly as she felt his hands caress her lower back. She moved her hands through his hair, she still was undecided of her decision, but he was making it very easy for her. Thoughts started racing through her mind as she stood there taking in every kiss Sebastien was giving her. Would it be wrong? Would she be turning her back on Brian? She was so confused in knowing what to do, she didn't want to do something she would regret later. But, she loved Sebastien, she had fallen for him.

Sebastien kissed her neck, he wanted to be with her. Ever since he layed eyes on her the first day, he couldn't get her out of his head, and now he wanted to show her how much she truly meant to him. He was only hoping that Alex wasn't thinking that all he wanted was sex, he loved her, and he wanted to prove it.

" Sebastien, I-" She murmered, but then stopped as she felt his lips on her jaw line. Boy, this man knew what he wanted. He trailed his mouth down to her neck once more, grasping her hips and moving her closer to him,making her run her hands through his thick hair harder.

" Je t'aime, et je le feront toujours." He whispered in her ear as he trailed his kisses from her neck up to her ears. Alex bit her bottom lip, he was driving her insane.

It had been two weeks since Sebastien and Alex's first date. Alex could remember that night when she had Sebastien help her with her clothes like it was yesterday. Although she knew she had upsetted him a little, she had to say no to him that night. She felt that it was too soon, and they both needed to get to know eachother more before they move their relationship further. She felt horrible sending him away in that situation, she wanted him as much as he did, but she had to be strong and needed to wait just a little longer.

The following morning Alex had called her boss, she explained the situation that had happend and asked if there was any side jobs that she could do. Her boss had understood the situation and just decided to give her vacation untill her hands had completely healed. Alex had fealt completely gratefull and was excited to take a vacation.
Alex sat in her seat at the cafe of the airport as she waited excitendly for Carlos and Cyd to arrive. They had finally decided to head home after their honeymoon, and Alex couldn't wait to see them again. She sat sipping her coffe constantly glancing near the gates, hoping to see the couple would be walking towards her but was failed each time with them no where to be seen. She was so excited at the fact of her friend being back, she missed her and wanted her to be back with her to talk and chat again.

A smile swept across her face as she saw Cyd and Carlos hand in hand looking for Alex's location. Alex quickly picked up her purse and cup of coffee, she tried to quickly manover, and squeeze through the crouded airport, trying to make it to the newly married couple. Alex could see that Cyd had spotted her from the motion of her finger, in which Carlos reacted as he looked in Alex's direction.

Just when Alex thought she was able to reach them, someone didn't see Alex standing there and colided against her causing her to spill her hot coffee all over her white blouse. Cyd's features saddned as she saw the accident and quickly rushed towards Alex leaving Carlos behind. Once Cyd reached Alex the two girls thought it would be a good idea to head into the bathroom while Carlos waited for them in the cafe.

As Alex applied multiple wet napkins to her shirt, and catching up with Cyd, she couldn't beleive of how the cullision happened. But, her friend was here, and she had to make the best of her day.

" Don't worry about it, Alex." Cyd giggled as she applied some lips gloss on her full red lips infront of the mirror. " I will buy you another coffee."

" That's not the problem, Cyd." Alex glanced up at Cyd, rubbing the damp napkin to her shirt. " I bought this shirt just last week."

" Okay, well along with the coffee, I will buy you a new shirt." Cyd giggled as she fluffened her hair, making sure every strand was in place.

" Very funny." Alex giggled as she took her glance back to her now damp, stained shirt.

" So you realy like this Sebastien huh?" Cyd asked, her green eyes glancing at Alex for a reaction.

" Well, I guess you could-" Alex then stopped herself, she realized cleaning the shirt was useless. " Damn it! There's no use!" she pouted as she threw her arms in the air after throwing the napkins in the bin.

" Here Alex, just use one of my shirts." Cyd replied as she reached down in her suitcase below her. " Will this one do?" She held up a normal blue t-shirt.

" That's good." Alex smiled, any top at the moment would do. She was happy that they both wore the same size.

" So anyways, back to Sebastien." Cyd raised her eyebrows, touching up her makeup with her finger.

" What would you like to know?" Alex giggled as she started to unbutton her shirt, flipping her long brown hair back.

" Do you like him?" Cyd asked, smiling. She had a pretty good idea of what Alex's answer would be.

" Not, realy." Alex shook her head, moving her hands further down her shirt as she continued to unbutton.

" What?" Cyd's eyebrows furrowed as she paused at her touching up.

" To tell you the truth Cyd, I think I love this man." She smiled as she pulled her stained shirt off.

" Realy?" Cyd responded, almost shocked

" Yeah." Alex replied almost faintly grabbing the blue t-shirt. " And the problem is I don't know what to do about it."

" Telling him would be a good start." Cyd giggled as she continued to look in the mirror

" Yeah but, what if he doesn't feel the same way?" Alex asked worridly as she slipped the shirt over her head.

" Well, honey I can't realy answer that." Cyd replied regretedly, she realy wished she had the answer for her friend. " The only thing I can tell you is that you have to tell him, so at least he knows how to take this relationship that you guys have."

" Yeah I guess your right." Alex nodded as she straightened up the shirt after pulling it over her head. " I guess tonight would be the perfect time then."

" Yeah? Why do you say that?" Cyd asked, returning to her appearance in the mirror.

" We are having a date tonight, his place. He is going to cook us dinner this time." Alex smiled broadly as she swung the strap of her purse on her shoulder.

" Sounds romantic!" Cyd smiled, sounding adazed.

" He truly is." Alex said dreamly as she fluffed her hair in the mirror, taking on last look at her self.

" Okay, let's go." Cyd replied grabbing Alex's hand. " Carlos is waiting for us, and I think he would like to hear the news as well."

As Alex followed Cyd back to Carlos, she couldn't help but feel a little sick to her stomach. She had to tell Sebastien how she felt, and she had to do it tonight. She didn't know how Sebastien was going to react, or better yet, she didn't know how he felt. Alex just wished that if he didn't think the same way as her, he would take it like a gentlemen. As far as things go Sebastien was the best thing that has happened to her besides Brian. And she was pretty sure Sebastien was the one for her.

Sebastien placed the food in the pan and could smell the baking taking it's tole in the kitchen as the food began to sizzle and bubble. He placed his defined shaped nose over the steamed food, closing his eyes and breathing in the warm sent of the steamed food. He placed the spatula inside the pan and began to flip the foods upside down, making sure it was all equally cooked.

Sebastien was hoping that the date would be perfect, and he was hoping that this was the date he was waiting for. He had longed to tell Alex that he loved her, ever since that special night; there first date. Sebastien smiled to himself as he flipped the food around in the pan again, he couldn't help but think about that night. Something about Alex made his true self come out, she was the reason that he felt alive again. She was the reason that he truly could feel happy again, he had never fealt so happy ever since the night of his ex. Though Alex had rejected him that night, he did understand why; it was too soon. He knew Alex was right, they needed to get to know eachother more, and make sure they were both ready before they took the next step any further. Of course, he felt a little hurt with Alex turning him down, he was just hoping that she wasn't thinking it was just sex for him, it would indeed mean something more. He was hoping that some day he could prove that to her.

" Okay dad, I'm off." Katie smiled as she grabbed her car keys from the kitchen table. " I will call you when I'm done from Isabel's."

" Okay sweet heart, have fun." Sebastien replied as he continued to stir the food in the pan.

Katie looked back at him as she placed her purse strap over her shoulder. Was he just going to stand there and let her walk away? Ever since Sebastien had gone out with this Alex girl he has done nothing but talk about her. Katie felt heart broken, she hasen't done anything with her dad ever since him and Alex's first date. Sebastien has been completely ignoring Katie, and she didn't know if he was ever going to change back to who he was before. Katie wasn't sure why she was feeling this way, was it because she was jealouse? Or was it simply because she knew her dad couldn't spend time with her anymore.

Katie opened the door and took a glance at her dad one last time, hoping that he would walk over to her, wrap his arms around her and give a gentle kiss on her forehead. But once again, her hopes were washed away, his back was still facing her. She sighed deeply as she closed the door behind her, feeling sadness take over here.

She stepped inside her Mustang, and took out her cell. She had to let Isabel was on her way, as Isabel requested.

" Hey Isa, I'm just letting you know I'm on my way." Katie replied, she pulled a strand of hair behind her ear.

" Okay, Katie." Isabel replied, she then paused. She could sense something was wrong. " What happened?"

" How about I just tell you when I get in there?" Katie sighed as she rested on hand on the steering wheel.

" Okay, Katie. I just want you to feel better. You know you can tell me anything." Isabel replied, trying to reasure her.

" I know I can." Katie smiled. " I will see you there."

No sooner did those words escape from Katie's mouth, she flipped her phone shut and placed it back in her purse. And no sooner did she start her car, and drive off to her best friend's house.

* * * *

Alex placed her favorite hoop earings into her ear as she got herself ready. She had butterflies in her stomach, and could swear she was going to faint. But, she had to be strong, and hope that she would be able to have the courage to tell him tonight, and she hoped that he would feel the same about her.

She looked at herself in the mirror on her door, taking in every detail of her reflection, making sure she looked decent. She thought that since she decided to tell Sebastien tonight, she would go with a strapless black dress, with matching 3 inch heels. She had also decided to curl her hair, and make it look a little prettier. She fluffed her hair as she continued to look at her reflection, making sure that it was perfect. As she looked at her reflection, she started to think about how Sebastien could date her. She was no where close to being as beautiful as the usual girls that Sebastien could have dated. What made Alex so different? What made Alex so dateable?

Alex sat at the side of her bed as she reached into her purse, she had to apply some chapstick before she would leave. As she applied the shiny lip cover, she took a look ahead of her, and into her opened closet. She could see Brians shirts still hanging in the exact spot, as they were the night she found out. Alex placed the lip bomb in her purse and walked herself over to the closet, after 2 years she still didn't get rid of his clothes.

She took a glance up at his shirts, stroking one of the sleeves between her fingers, she knew that if she concentrated hard enough, she could still feel his skin underneith the fabric. She then took a glance to her right, seeing a certain red dress, that she loved, and the one Brian had bought for her. She held the material between her fingers looking up at it as she remembered that day that he had purchased it for her.

" Honey, what is this?" Alex asked as she stepped into the bedroom. She could see Brian sitting on the edge of the bed smiling, with a neatly wrapped box in his hands.

" This is for you." He replied, maintaining the same smile as he held up the box for Alex to retrieve.

" Thank you, sweety." Alex smiled, a little shocked as she pulled the present into her hands. " But, my birthday isn't for another 5 months."

" I know." Brian chuckled, he patted his hand next to him against the bed, signalling her to sit down next to him. " I just wanted to do something special for you."

" You are very sweet, thank you." She gave him a quick kiss on the lips after sitting down next to him. " I don't know what to say."

" You don't have to say anything, just open it. I'm sure you will find the words then." He winked

Alex smiled before carefully un tying the red bow, and gently taking the top off the box. Once her eyes traced over what was neatly folded in the box, she placed her hand over her mouth, shocked as tears stinged the back of her eyes.

" Brian!" She replied gasping, not taking her eyes off the beautiful fabric.

" Yeah, I thought you would be needing it tonight." Brian replied gently, smiling to himself at Alex's reaction. He knew that he had done a good job. Alex finally pealed her eyes away from the box and looked at Brian conufused.

" You see I knew from the very moment I saw you," He moved himself onto the floor, kneeling infront of her. " you were the one for me. You always made me laugh when I was down, you knew exactly what are my likes and dislikes, all to the very last detail. You always asked me questions just to get to know me better." He smiled up at her. " Now it's my turn to ask you something."

Alex eyes began to shine as she felt tears building in them, and inside her as she saw him take out a small box from his pocket. She pressed both hands on her mouth, she didn't know how to react.

" Brian!" She gasped again as her eyes widened looking at him.

" Alexandria Faith Buhler, will you be my wife?" He replied looking up at her as he pulled open the box slowly.

Alex felt tears streamed down her face as she took a glance at the beautiful ring that layed perfectly in the box. It was a simple tear drop shape diamond, but it was enough to take your breath away. She looked up at Brian, she loved him so much, and she knew right away what her answer would be.

" Yes!" She smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck, tears of joy streaming down her face. Happiness started to take over her as Brian wrapped his arms around her waste and picked her up.

" I was hoping you would say that!" Brian smiled as he gave her kisses from her neck to her mouth. " You have made me the happiest man alive!" he replied between kisses from her mouth. He pressed her against the bed as he trailed his kissed on the side of her neck.

Alex smiled as she took in his kisses, she had never felt so happy before in her life. She ran her hands through his thick black hair as she continued to let his kisses sink into her.

" You are my sweetheart." He whispered in her ear before nipping at it. Alex heart skipped as she felt the warm breath and his voice against her ear. " I love you, my sweetheart." He whipered in her ear again.

Tears streamed down Alex's face as she sat down on the bed, holding one of Brians shirt against her cheek. She pressed her nose against the cotton, hoping to catch a wif of his cologn, she smiled as she caught a tiny sent of him into her body. A single tear streamed down her face as she closed her eyes tightly, she still missed him.

" I love you, my sweetheart." She replied faintly

Katie turned her car off in the drive way, she could see Isabel standing in the front door way, smiling.

" Hi Isa!" Katie smiled as she stepped out of the car.

" Katie, I'm so glad to see you!" Isabel rushed over and wrapped her arms around Katie. " So this is the car your dad purchased." Isabel smiled as she took her focuse on the mustang behind Katie.

" Yeah, isn't she beautiful?" Katie sighed as she ran her hand on the roof of the car.

" She's gorgeous!" Isabel replied as she leaned her hands against the exterior, rubbing it gently as if an antique. " Your dad must realy love you." He brown eyes danced.

" Yeah, I guess you can say that." Katie replied slightly frowning, crossing her arms and looking down at the pavement.

" What happened?" Isabel asked, noticing Katie's frown.

" Nothing." Katie shook her head as she cleared her throat.

" Don't give me that!" Isabel replied, placing her hands on her hips. " I've known you since first grade, you can't get away with things around me. Now tell me whats up."

" My dad, he just doesn't seem to care about me anymore." Katie finaly said, not taking her eyes off her shoes.

" Here lets go inside, we can have a soda, and we'll talk about it." Isabel replied as she wrapped her arm around Katie's waste making there way up the pavement and into the house.

Isabel didn't like the way the situation was sounding, and from the looks of it, Katie was realy concerned. As far as Isabel knew, Katie never realy had any problems with her dad, he was always the cool, loving dad that everyone wants. Even if she were to have problems, she was positive that Katie would tell her about it. She loved helping Katie, and they had always helped eachother out through the bad times. Isabel was very fond of Katie's dad, of all the times she had met him, he was very nice to Isabel. She got the impression that he was the father that he would bend over backwards for anybody that was a friend of his. It even seemed that way seeing the mustang in the driveway. Isabel was just hoping that this wasnt as bad as she was hoping it wouldn't.

Isabel lead Katie to the kitchen after stepping inside the house. She reached in the fridge and gave Katie a soda.

" Where are your parents?" Katie asked as she popped her soday open.

" There out for the weekend, they thought they needed a vacation." Isabel shrugged as she shut the fridge door, soda in hand.

" And they trust you with the house? I thought they were smarter than that." Katie chuckled as she sat at the kitchen table.

" Shut up!" Isabel giggled as she sat next to Katie at the table. " Why don't we get back to the subject of you? What happened?" She asked raising her eyebrows towards Katie, waiting for a response.

" Well, he just doesn't seem to care anymore." Katie replied taking a sip of her soda.

" Yes, you said that already." Isabel responded as she opened her drink.

" Well, it's just that.... ever since he's been going out with this Alex girl, he can't shut up about her. And he starting to take the focus less on me." Katie replied, she circled her index finger around the top of the can, avoiding contact with Isabel.

" I'm guessing that bothers you." Isabel replied as she placed her hand under her head, facing Katie.

" Yeah. It's just that, I love spending time together with him. But, we haven't in so long." Katie replied, she felt sad as she remembered how Sebastien was treating her the past few weeks.

" Maybe he doesn't know how to handle being a father, and being a boyfriend at the same time." Isabel suggested. " You can't expect him to have the focus on you all the time, Katie."

" I know." Katie nodded. " He even told me what to suspect." She forced a chuckle as she sipped her drink.

" What do you mean?" Isable's eyebrows narrowed in confusement.

" Well, the day he bought me the car. We went out to lunch, and he basically told me that we wouldn't hang out as much, and he would probably be focused on her for a few days." Katie replied, almost irratedly.

" Well, theres your answer, Katie." Isabel smiled. She knew Sebastien wasn't a horrible guy.

" Huh?" Katie asked looking at Isabel. A very confused look swept across her face.

" Katie, he told you what to expect. So why are you so upset about what's happening?" Isabel replied

" I don't know, maybe I just miss being with him, and spending time with him I guess." Katie shrugged as she took another sip of her soda.

" Have you even met this Alex?" Isabel asked

" No." Katie shook her head. " But he told me that if things go well, I might be able to meet her in the next week or so."

" And be honest are you looking forward to that?" Isabel raised her eyebrows slightly smiling. She could sense what Katie's answer will be.

" Not realy. I don't like meeting new people." Katie lied.

" Uh huh." Isabel rolled her eyes, as she stood up from her seat.

" I'm seriouse!" Katie chuckled looking up at Isabel.

" Okay, well I'll believe you this once." Isabel winked. " Now do you want to go watch 'Sleepless In Seattle? It's on TBS tonight."

" You don't have to ask me twice!" Katie replied literally jumping out of her chair.

Both of the girls made their way into the living room where they both plopped there buts on the couch, making themselves comfortable. Isabel switched on the television, and looked for the channel. As Katie waited for the movie, she couldn't help but think what Isabel told her. She was right, her dad had told her everything and there was no way that Katie should be irritated at him. Katie felt bad, and she decided that she would have to take siturations with her dad on the lighter side.

* * * *
Sebastien poured some wine into the two glasses he had taken out awhile ago. He looked at the clock on the wall as he sat the glasses on the table he had prepared. There was only 10 minutes before Alex would arrive at his front door, where they would both would have a romantic dinner, and hopefully where Sebastien would be able to express how he truly feels about Alex.

He sat two candles in the middle of the table along with a single red rose in a clear vase. He lite a match and placed it against the two candles, making the sent of vanilla sugar fill the room. Sebastien stood back, placing his hands on his hips smiling, admiring the work he had put into the table. He rubbed his hands together in his job well done, the only thing left was the food. But the food wasn't due to come out until Alex would arrive.

Sebastien leaned against the wall, sipping his wine as he waited. He could feel butterflies skipping around in his stomach as he came to terms in his head that this would be the night, the night where he would spill his guts out to the women he loved dearly. His heart began to pound fast against his chest as he thought about how he was going to tell her, he was hoping that she would feel the same about him. Even if she didn't feel the same, he would try to prove that they were both meant for eachother.

He took another sip of his wine and literally chocked on it as he heard a nock at the door. " This is it." He told himself, as he quickly placed his glass on the set table. He sighed deeply as he made his way towards the door, running his hands through his hair, making sure he looked perfect for her. He straightned up his shirt and exhaled deeply once more, heart pounding heavily against his chest, he finally made himself turn the knob and open the door.

" Hello, Seb."

Sebastien's eyes widened as he was fixed on the figure before him. He couldn't believe what he was seeing, was he dreaming? Was the figure before him real? As he stood there speachless, he finally realized that it was indeed real. Sebastien couldn't beleive it, it truly was either a dream that he wanted to wake from. Or it was a nightmare ready to come.

" Celia?"

" Sebastien." Celia replied, her words a little slurred, her eyes red.

" What are you doing here?" Sebastien asked, still shocked and his eyes still widened.

" I came to see my baby of course!" Celia stumbled her way inside.

" What are you talking about?" Sebastien closed the door behind him, still couldn't believe that Celia was back into his house. He glanced at her right hand, noticing she was holding a bottle. " Have you been drinking?"

" Only a little." Celia replied, sleeply as she stumbled in sitting down at the kitchen table. " But, I came to see you." Evil danced in her eyes.

" Why?" Sebastien asked, he was still very confused into why she was here.

" Because I miss you! I want you back!" She slurred as she pressed the bottle to her lips. She layed her neck back as she let the liquid escape from the bottle and into her mouth, some of it slightly escaping from her lips, and dripping onto the floor.

" I think you should leave, Celia." Sebastien replied sternly as he jerked the bottle away from her.

" But, why?" Celia asked, her un consious mind still dissapointed in the fact of Sebastien not happy to see her.

" Have you forgotten why we got divorced?" Sebastien asked, very irritated. Why was she here? She had no reason. He placed the bottle on top of the fridge, he knew Celia wouldn't be able to reach it in that height.

" But, of course not! Do you think I'm stupid?!" Celia asked as she followed Sebastien into the kitchen.

" No, I just think you're to drunk to remember." Sebastien replied as he pushed his way past Celia. He just wanted her to leave.

" I ..... am not drunk!" She replied, angrily. " I just wanted to see my baby." She followed him back into the livingroom.

" I can see that you have joined the strip club." Sebastien replied sarcastically as he took a look at her outfit.

Sebastien noticed that she was wearing a short jean skirt and a black tight sleevless that stopped a few inches above her belly button. She was also wearing black 3 inch heels, big hooped earings, and hooped bracelets that seemed to go all the way down to her elbow.

Sebastien noticed that she was a total different person, and he thought she looked tarrible! Her hair was dyed a bright blonde, with her natural color showing at her roots. Her makeup was dolled up to where it was too obviouse that she was wearing it: blue eyeshadow, dark eyeliner, and blush that seemed to bright for her own skin tone.

" What is that suppose to mean?" Celia asked placing her hands on her hips, her brain still angry at Sebastien and at the fact that he wasn't thrilled at the sight of her.

" Absolutly nothing, Celia." Sebastien pushed his way past her again, and into the kitchen once more. " Now could you please get out of my house?" He made his way into the living room again, trying to clean things up for Alex's arrival.

" Why would I leave when you are right here with me?" Celia asked, her eyes closed slightly as she made her way closer to Sebastien.

" I'm not with you, Celia." Sebastien replied as he stacked the magazines in the middle of the table. She was getting on his last nerve. He then turned around almost bumped into Celia, she was only a few inches away from his face.

" Why don't you want to be with me?" She replied, her features softning as she played with the colar of his black buttoned up shirt.

" I think you should go." Sebastien replied quietly, ignoring her comment.

" You and I would be great together." She smiled evily as she began to play with the button of his shirt, making it come undone.

" And who screwed that up, Celia?!" Sebastien blurted, she had hit the final note for him.

" I know what I did was wrong, but, I can make it better." She closed her eyes as she moved her lips towards his neck.

Sebastien closed his eyes tightly, this is something he didn't want to get into, and it was something he didn't need.

" Celia, get out of my house." Sebastien replied as he lightly pushed her away from him. " I never want to feel those lips again!"

Of course Sebastien didn't! All those years of her lips against his, they meant nothing to her. They were just something for him to play with as they layed in bed together. They were nothing special, just lifeless and cold.
Celia stepped back and ignored his comment as she reached her hands behind her back.

" Am I going to have to prove it to you?" She asked wickedly as her eyes met his. Sebastien looked at her, confused in wondering what she was doing.

" What are you doing?" He asked in reaction to her hands. He then noticed the straps of her braw making its way past the straps of her sleevless, and onto her bear upper arms. " No! You need to stop!"

" This is all for you!" She slurred as she continued to unhook her braw from the back.

* * * *

Alex could feel her heart racing as she saw Sebastien's house come into view up the street as she sat in the cab. She couldn't wait to see his face, and to hear his accent again. And she couldn't wait to see those beautiful green eyes of his that had always made a connection with hers.

Alex of course had cleaned herself up after she experienced a few tears running down her cheeks a little earlier. All she had to realy do was touch up her eyeshadow and clean the mascara off her cheeks that had ran down with the tears. The whole time Alex was touching herself up, she could feel herself get excited about tonight. She had longed to tell Sebastien how she felt, and she was excited and yet nervouse that the night had finally came. She felt that the timing was perfect.

As the cab stopped infront of the house, Alex payed the driver and stepped out onto the wet cement. She sighed deeply as the cab drove off, this was it and she was certain she was ready, even though her breathing and the beating of her heart said differently.

* * * *

" No Celia! You have to stop!" Sebastien said as he placed his hands on her arms.

" This is all for you babe! And I'm going to make it all worth it for you." She continued as she threw her pink laced braw on the arm of the couch.

" Celia you need to get out of my house! Now!" Sebastien raised his voice. But it seemed that no matter how much he told her, or how loud his voice would go, it wouldn't dare register in Celia's buzzed, and confused brain.

" You remember the days where we would stay up late, and get a little wild?" She smiled evily as she placed her fingers into the clasp of his belt.

" Celia!" Sebastien yelled as he reached his hands ontop of hers, trying to get her to stop.

" Do you remember the days you would come home early from work?" She smiled evily again as she was able to undew his belt.

" Celia! Please! Get the hell out of-" Sebastien's raised voice was suddenly stopped by Celia's rough, cold lips on his. He struggled to push her away as Celia continued to zip down his black pants.

" What's going on?" A tearful females voice was heard.

Sebastien and Celia looked up quickly to see who was standing in the doorway, only to find it was Alex with tears in her eyes. A look of shock, and sadness was taking over her expressions.

Sebastien's heart began to sink, he knew exactly what Alex was thinking by the looks on her face. He was hoping that he could tell her what happened, and Alex would believe him. And because of what Alex was seeing, he felt like a little kid, getting caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

" Who is this?! You never told me about her!" Celia replied still having her hands placed in his zipper.

Alex didn't know what to do, what she was just seeing was just too much for her to take. She quickly turned around and rushed out the door, tears making it's way down her face. She couldn't beleive that this was happening to her, and it was all happening to her the night she was suppose to tell him her feelings. Those words kept echoing in her mind " you never told me about her!" It was obviouse he was seeing someone behind her back.

" Alexandria! Wait a second!" Sebastien yelled as he pushed his way past Celia, zipping up his pants. "Alexandria!!!"

Alex chose to ignore Sebastien's shouting. She would usually get goosebumps when he would call her by her first name, but it didn't matter to her now, and she barely noticed it. She quickly made her way into the cold, wet grass trying to see if there was a taxi anywhere close to the house.

" Alexandria! It's not what you think!" Sebastien yelled as he tried to catch up to her.

Alex still tried to ignore him as she felt more tears stream down her face, all she wanted to do was leave, she had seen enough. She kept looking up and down the street to see if there was a cab in sight. Much to her dissapointment, there wasn't any.

" Cherie, talk to me for a second." He placed his hand on her arm, making her face him. Alex just turned her face to the side, she didn't want to look at him any longer. " Alexandria please look at me." Sebastien could feel tears building up inside of his as he could see that she was hurt. He knew it was all his fault, even though he didn't do anything wrong.

" Can I go now?" Alex asked quietly, not making eye contact with him.

" Please talk to me, cherie. It's not what it looks like." Sebastien pleaded, trying to fight the tears stinging his eyes. He realy didn't want this to happen.

" Oh, so what her fingers just came across your zipper?!!" Alex blurted out releasing her anger, and finaly making eye contact with him.

" No!" Sebastien replied, his heart was sinking further and further down into his body.

" Tell me how long have you been seeing her, Sebastien?" Alex demanded, if this was happening, she might as well find out.

" What?!" Sebastien looked confused. " She's my ex! That's my ex wife."

" Right." Alex scoffed as she made herself down the grassy hill and into the side walk. " What would she be doing here?"

" Well, if you would let me talk to you, you would know what happened." Sebastien replied rushing down the hill of his lawn. " She was drunk!" Sebastien tried to explain.

" Just leave me alone Sebastien." Alex replied tearfully, her heart had officialy broken. Her sight became blurry as oceans of tears filled her eyes and made there way down on her face. " I don't want to see you right now."

" Alex just talk to me!!" Sebastien demanded as he placed his hands on both her arms forcefully, making her face him. " Just listen to what I have to say!" Sebastien couldn't believe that Alex wasn't able to listen to him.

" I have seen enough, Sebastien." Alex replied quietly once more, looking up at him.

Sebastien glanced down into her eyes, he could see that she was hurting. He felt his heart break as he saw the tears that kept escaping from her blues. He wanted so hard to make her better, he hated to see her like this. But, she couldn't even listen to him. Sebastien felt like breaking down and crying, but he knew he had to hold himself together so he wouldn't make things worse.

" Just let me talk." He pleaded quietly as tears streamed down his face. He began to stroke Alex's hair behind her ear but was stopped when Alex pushed his hand away.

" Leave me alone!" Alex replied as she pushed him forcefully out of her way, as she made her way down the sidewalk.

" Where are you going?!" Sebastien yelled, he didn't want her to leave. He still wanted to talk to her about what had just happened.

" I'm going home!" Alex yelled tears continuing to escape from her eyes. " I can't believe you would do this to me!"

" How are you going to get home?!" He ran towards her, stopping infront of her. " You live miles away from here! The least thing I can do is drive you home, or call a cab. But I still think we should talk, cherie." He rested his hand on her cheek. Hope danced in his eyes as he hoped that she would finaly agree. Alex pushed his hand away once more.

" It's much better than looking at your dog face right now!" She shoved him again as she made her way past him. She just wanted to get home.

Sebastien stopped as he watched her continue her way. He then knew she was serious after those words escaped from her lips. How could she be this way? He was trying to help her. He was trying to explain himself.

" Please don't go!" Sebastien yelled, crying was evident in his voice. "Vous êtes l'une dont j'ai besoin (you're the one I need) ."He replied almost dropping to his knees.

Tears streamed down his face as he saw her still continuing to make her way down the pavement, not looking back. Sebastien sighed a very deep, sad sigh as he made his way reluctently up the hill. He looked up to see Celia standing in the door way, with her arms crossed and a never ending smile across her face.

" I think you've seen enough don't you?" Sebastien replied sarcastically as he reached to where Celia was.

Celia just looked up at him, continuing to smile at him, almost in a job well done. Sebastien leaned his face into her, his eyes blazing in anger. " Now get the hell out of my house, and off of my property." He wispered deamonly in her ear.

But, before Celia could reply, Sebastein had made his way into the house, slamming the door closed as hard as he could locking it, he didn't want her to come there again.

Sebastien sank onto the floor, his hands against forehead as tears began to to drop on the wooden floor. He felt helpless, and he didn't know if he was going to see Alex again. She was his whole world, he couldn't stand to lose her again. Sebastien needed Alex.

Sebastien slammed his fist onto the floor as he leaned over and continued to cry. He couldn't beleive this was happening. He couldn't seem to stop the tears from escaping his eyes, and he couldn't seem to stop the acheing that his heart had been feeling.

Alex continued to make her way down the cemented path, her heels making rythm as she continued her way. Tears continued to flow down her face, all she wanted to do was go home and crawl in her bed. She had felt betrayed, and she didn't know what to do next.

As she continued to walk, she could feel a couple of water droplets hitting the top of her head. She looked up only to find that the water was begining to pour down harder and faster. She couldn't believe that it started to rain, of all the nights it had to be this one. She figured it was useless, she wasn't going to anyone anymore, might as well walk in the rain.

As the rain continued to pour down hard, she slowed down her pace, was she realy going to walk all the way home? Sebastien had made a good point earlier, she lived miles away from his house, and she took a guess that she had only walked half of a mile. She slowed down her speed, and decided to slowly make her way home, there was no need to rush, all she had to go to was an empty house, and a empty bed.Alex could feel herself shiver as the air blew against her wet skin. She placed her arms around herself, trying to get warm as she continued to walk.
Just as she was getting use to the rain, and the pace she was making, she felt a crack in her shoes, and before she knew it, her but hand landed on the cement. She groaned as she could feel the pain from underneith her pierce through her body. She pulled her shoe off to figure out what just happened, and seeing that the heel had broken. Rage, sadness, depression, and hopeless decided to take over her, she didn't know what to do. She slammed the shoe against the cement in anger, how could Sebastien do this to her? He was her whole world! Did he not feel the same?

She placed her head on her arms as she brought her knees up resting her arms ontop.Tears streamed down her face and fell to the cement in the same rythm as the rain coming down from the sky. She could feel her hair was flattened from the water as she ran her fingers through it, still looking down into the pavement. She felt hopeless, was she ever going to find love? Everytime she would find it, it would decide to leave her.
" Who's this? You never told me about her ..... about her...... about her...." Those words kept reapeting in her head, she couldn't get them out. She felt useless, she felt used, she still had to register of what just happened into her head, before she could think about anything else.

She continued to face the pavement through her knees, her fingers getting tangled in her hair. She didn't care how wet she was getting, why should she get up? She had no purpose anymore. If she can handle loosing a second love, she could handle a few drops of rain.

" Hey miss, are you okay?" A mans voice responded.

Alex looked up to see it was a cab driver, looking out through the rolled down passenger window. He must have been driving by when he saw her.

" Do you need a ride or something?" He asked her, look of confusion swept across his face.

" Yes, please." Alex replied tearfully as she stood up slowly. She could feel the pain in her bum progressing. She leaned over and picked up her shoe and purse as she limped her way over to the cab.

" Your soaked! How long have you been out there?" The cab driver replied looking back at her, taking notice that her black dress was almost see through, hugging her every curve as she stepped in the cab. Her hair was flat to her head dripping water from the ends, and her mascara had run.

" 55 Wagner Street, please." Alex replied ignoring his comment.

" Okay." The cab replied, figuring that she was out there for something she didn't feel comfortable talking.

Alex knew that she was a mess, she could feel every bit of her, all physically and mentaly as well. But, it wasn't a bother to her, the man that she loved had broken her heart, she didn't know how to take it. She knew that her makeup was running down her face, she knew that the cab driver was taking that it was from the rain. But she knew too well that it wasn't, it was from her own tears. Her own tears that she was coming familiar with once again.

* * * *

Sebastien sighed as he took the last sip of his liquor. He ran his hand through his hair, glancing at the clock at every chance he had gotten. This night couldn't have gone any slower for him, why couldn't the night just end? He pushed the plate to the side as he stood up from the kitchen table. The whole meal he had prepared went straight to the trash and he decided to have a frozen pizza instead, knowing it was all he needed. He tried to have a good meal, but it failed him. He couldn't believe that Celia ruined all of this for him, and he didn't even know why she had to arrive at his doorstep, his doorstep. No one elses.

He slowly made his way to the bedroom, with a shot glass in hand. He had emptied the bottle in the glass for his last drink, and he felt that he needed another. He shut the bedroom door behind him laying against after. He closed his eyes as he felt tears beginning to fill them again. He felt so stupid, and so angry at the same time. Stupid he should have kicked Celia out of the door, angry cause Alex walked in at the wrong time, and that she wouldn't listen to him.

He slid down against the door sitting his bum on the floor with his knees risen, he didn't know what was going to happen next. Was he ever going to see her again? Was she going to finally listen to what he has to say? He sighed deeply as he took a sip of his alcohol. He was so confused, he didn't know what Celia was doing at his place in the first place. What made her decide to come on this particular night?

Sebastien crossed his arms on his knees, kneeling his head down against them. He felt so alone again, he wanted Alex back badly. Tears rolled down his cheeks as her face came to his mind, she was the girl for him. Why did she have to leave now? He missed her touch, her laugh, her smile. Sebastien sniffled as he dropped the glass on the floor, letting the pieces shatter all over as he placed his head in his hands, tears falling uncontrolably. He didn't know what to do, he felt like a useless mule, he just wanted Alex back.

" Daddy? Are you in there?" He could hear the bedroom knob jigilling, and could feel the door trying to open against his back. " Daddy?"

" I'll be out in a minute, honey." He replied, looking at the door behind him. Depression was still evident in his voice.

" What's going on?" Katie asked, worridly. " How did everything go tonight?"

" I will be out in a minute." He repeated, in the same tone as before.

Sebastien sat still, he could here the sound of footsteps leaving his location and going down the hall and ending with a shut of the door. Sebastien closed his eyes tightly, he must have upsetted Katie.

He groaned as he sat up, the alcohol was finally making it's effect to his head. He picked up the pieces with a t shirt close by and through the them in his bathroom bin. He placed his hands against the bathroom sink, he still couldn't get her out of his head. He looked at his reflection and could see his eyes were red, it was obviouse he was crying. He ran his hands through his hair, more tears streamed down his face, he just couldn't bare the fact that Alex was gone. He inhaled trying to catch his breath, the tears and alcohol were a bad mix at the moment.

" Daddy?"

Sebastien quickly turned around to see Katie standing at the door frame of the bathroom. Sebastien didn't know what to say, all he could do was look at her.

" What wrong?" Katies features softned, she could see tears in his eyes. " What happened?"

" Katie I- I did-" Sebastien studdered, he didn't know what to say. " I just don't know what to do anymore!" He sank to the floor placing his hands against his face.

" Daddy!" Katie rushed over to him, wrapping her arms around him. Tears began to fill her eyes seeing the sight of her dad loosing control. " What happened?"

" I just feel so stupid!" He cried wrapping his arms around Katie as he pulled her down on to the floor with him as he sat. Tears soaking his t as he continued to cry.

" Dad, please don't be like this." Katie begged tearfully, still confused of what was happening. Tears started to take it's place on her cheeks, she hated seeing her father so sad. " We can fix this."

Sebastien continued to hold his daughter next to him as they sat on the bathroom floor. He felt so hopeless, and so alone again. All he wanted was someone to hold.

Alex's eyes felt swollen as she tried to open them, surprised to see no sun peaking through her curtains. She finaly knew the reason when she could hear rain pouring outside. She placed her hand against her throbbing head, last night was still taking its tole on her. She groaned to herself as the events that occured to her last night began to repeat themselves in her head again. She still couldn't believe that it had happened. She could have sworn it was all a dream, but it was worse than that, it was reality.

She sat up and looked at her clock: 8:30, she didn't even get to sleep in late. When Alex came home last night, it was unfortunate to see Urs sitting on the couch watching television. Not that Urs was a bother, she just realy didn't want to talk, all she wanted to do was go to bed. Urs asked her whats wrong from the sight of her soaking wet, and the sight of her makeup running down her cheeks. Alex knew she couldn't hide it from him, tears were still running down her face by the time she got home. By the time Urs had walked over to where she was standing, she just collapsed on his shoulders in tears, and told him the story. Urs thought that it was best for her to go to bed, and try to sleep it off. By the looks of it, she was going to need it.

" Alex, are you awake?"

Alex looked near the door way as she heard Urs' voice from the other side. She didn't want to answer, but thought she might as well, she didin't want people to assume she was angry.

" Yeah." She replied quietly as she brought her knees up inside her arms.

Urs opened the door slowly, holding a tray in his hands as he stepped inside and closed the door behind him with his foot.

" I thought you might want to have breakfast in bed instead." Urs replied, nervously smiling.

" Thank you, Urs." Alex forced a smiled on her face as she glanced at her brother. But then turned away quickly and focused her eyes on her bedspread.

Urs stood in his place in silence. He realy wasn't sure what to do or what to say at this moment. He didn't want to hurt his little sister, and yet wanted to treat her the same as he always did.

" You can just place the food over here, Urs." Alex replied quietly again pointing towards the end of her bed, not taking her glance away from it. She could sense him standing there, and sensing that he was confused.

" Were you wanting to go to a movie today, Alex?" Urs asked gently as he placed the food in the middle of the bed. " We could go see that one romantic comedy you were wanting to see."

" No, I ... I don't think so." She replied looking up at him. " But, thank you for offering Urs." She forced a smile on her face once more.

Urs nodded a little dissapointed as he pulled a strand of hair behind his ear. He hated to see Alex this way. She had this attitude before, the night when she found out about Brian, and he hated it.

" You know if you ever want to talk about it-" Urs sat on the edge of the bed.

" I don't." Alex quickly interupted Urs not making eye contact. She knew what he was going to say, and she didn't want to hear it at the moment.

" I was just saying that if you did," He paused, all he wanted to do was help her. " I will always be here for you."
Alex could feel tears building up again.

" Thank you, Urs." She nodded as she looked up at him.

" Well, I'll leave you to eat your breakfast." He patted Alex on the shoulder gently as he stood up, and headed for the door.

Urs was waiting for Alex to call out to him, maybe she would finally talk to him, and she would finally open up to him. But his hoped was failed, and he had no other choice but to close the bedroom door behind him and continue with his coffee. Leaving Alex in the bedroom alone.

Alex looked up at the door after she heard it shut, she just wanted to be left alone. She looked over at the food that Urs had made her, she smiled lightly as she could see he had made her pancakes, her favorite breakfast.
She dabbed her fork in the food and placed it into her dry mouth, she haden't had anything to drink since last night. She chewed slowly, sadness still painted on her face. She just wanted this day to be over, she had woken up with Sebastien still planted in her mind. As she continued to eat slowly, taking as much time as possible in finishing her meal, she took a glance at her closet, seeing that it was open again.

" I guess you were the only man for me." She replied tearfully as she continued to look at her closet, and onto the shirt that were of her dead husbands. Both men she loved had left her, she then knew, she wasn't meant to be with anyone.

" This is to you." She replied sadly as she held up her shot glass filled with orange juice, glancing at her closet once more. " Cheers."

Sebastien woke up suddenly, finding him and Katie still sitting on the bathroom floor. He looked down and could see her makeup had run, probably from the tears she had shed for him the previous night. His head pounded as he moved slightly, he knew that the alcohol would hit him hard, but he didn't care, it was useless now.

" How are you feeling?" He felt a warm hand touch his cheek.

" I'll be okay, sweetheart." He lied as he looked down at Katie.

" Yeah, you sound so convincing." She rolled her eyes chuckling nervously as she put some effort into sitting up. Her body ached from sleeping on the cold floor that night. " Could you please tell me what happened?"

Sebastien looked down at Katie, who was looking up at him, waiting for a response. He was debating in his mind to see if he should tell Katie or not. He didn't want her to know that her mother had come here and loved him up. He didn't want Katie to think that Celia would be back for both of them, that was obviously not the case. He didn't want to get Katie's hope about her, and yet he didn't want to not tell her. He couldn't keep secrets from her, not his daughter.

" Are you sure you want to know?" Sebastien asked as he watched his daughter struggle to her feet. " Because you know, we don't have to talk about it, you don't have to hear it."

" Yes, dad I'm sure." She reached her hand out to him, offering to help him up. " Maybe I can help you, it hurts me to see you so upset."

" Well," He grabbed her hand as Katie pulled him to his feet. His head pounded harder as he put his weight back onto his feet. " What happened was I was going to have this romantic dinner with Alex."

" Yes, I know that part." Katie replied putting her hands on her hips, waiting to here more.

" Well, there was a knock on the door." He paused, he still wasn't sure if he should tell Katie about Celia or not.

" And?" Katie asked, still waiting to here what happened.

" Some drunk ladie came into the house!" Sebastien lied, he just couldn't tell Katie the truth, not just yet.

" What?" Katie asked, very confused.

" There was a drunk ladie, she came into the house and just let herself right in!" Sebastien replied, trying to make his lie sound truthful.

" Okay." Katie replied, still a little confused. " What happened next?"

" Well, she thought I was her husband and she started to..... hit on me. Kissing on me, and un doing my belt, and everything!" Sebastien responded.

" Oh no!" Katie placed both her hands against her mouth, she could tell what was going to happen next.

" That's when Alex walked into the door ...... and she got the wrong idea." Sebastien replied exhaling, looking down at the floor.

" I'm sorry dad." Katie replied sadly rubbing his back. " Did you try to explain it to her?"

" Yes, but she wouldn't listen, and I don't know why!" Sebastien replied looking back at Katie. Tears were starting to sting the back of his eyes again.

" Did you try calling her last night?" Katie asked

" No, I wanted to give her her space." Sebastien replied. " I don't know what to do now."

" I'm so sorry dad, I hope you will see her again so you can striaghten this whole thing out." Katie responded wrapping her arms around his neck.

As Sebastien stood there hugging his daughter in return, he was thinking when he was going to see her again. There was no way that he could! Of course he knew where she worked and lived, but he couldn't just show up. It would be rude, or would it?

Sebastien continued to hug his daughter as the thought kept on running through his mind, and that's when it hit him, he had to do it! He had no other choice! If she wouldn't listen to him now, then she probably never will.

" Where are you going?" Katie asked as she watched Sebastien walk into his bedroom.

" I will be right back, Katie. I just have to go do something realy quick." Sebastien replied as he grabbed his keys off the dresser.

" You're going back to her aren't you?!" Katie replied, thinking that he was wasting his time. " There is no use daddy. She won't listen to you!"

" It's the only way I can see her again, Katie!" Sebastien replied a little hopefull. " How else am I going to explain things?"

" If she didn't want to hear what you had to say last night, what makes you think today would be any different?" Katie asked as she walked over to him.

" I ...... I don't know." Sebastien thought about it. " Things were very shocking to her last night, she has to let it sink in first."

" I'm sorry dad, but, I don't think she's good enough for you." Katie shook her head, chuckling nervously.

" Katie, I know that you're upset that we haven't spend time with eachother much." Sebastien replied softly. " But, that's still no reason for you to believe that I can't have a girlfriend."

" What?" Katie replied, a little shocked.

" I know that you don't want me to be with anyone. But, I still need you to have a little faith in me." Sebastien continued.

" I do have faith in you!" Katie replied, just in deep shock of what she was hearing. " I'm just saying that if you want a girlfriend go for someone else! 'Cause it's obvious that she's not good for you!"

" And what makes you say that Katie?" Sebastien replied, little irritated at Katie. He placed his arm on the dresser, he could sense a long conversation coming along.

" Because she won't listen to what you have to say!" Katie replied, raising her voice a little.

" Katie, you don't have to blame things on other people cause you want to spend time with me." Sebastien replied, trying to be gentle as possible.

" What?!" Katie raised her voice. She was now ticked. " That's not whats going on!! I'm trying to help you!"

" Katie, I don't have time for this." Sebastien replied as he went to open the door. " I have to go see her."

" Okay, you know what!" Katie walked infront of Sebastien, slamming the bedroom door that he just cracked open. " You go see her! You go try to win her back!! All I'm trying to do is help you!!!" She looked up at him.

Sebastien stood there in silence, soaking in all the shouting that Katie was throughing at him.

" But don't come crying to me when she won't listen to you for a second time!" She shouted angrily. " And by the way, I been trying to be a real good sport about us not spending time together. But I guess you couldn't see that either!" She replied as she slammed the door behind her, leaving Sebastien in his bedroom alone.

Urs sat at the kitchen table drinking his coffee. He was worried about Alex, he didn't want her to go through her depression again. When she lost Brian, she was a total different person. Alex had lost all interest in everything that she loved and cared for, she was never herself. All her friends would try to get her to out of the house, and enjoy what was going around her. But she would always look sad, and she was still depressed deep down. Urs didn't want to see Alex go down that rode again.

Urs got up to go check on Alex to see if she was okay, it had been 2 hours since he had given her breakfast, and she still haden't stepped out of the bedroom. He was just about to knock lightly on Alex's bedroom door when he heard a nock at the front door. Urs' eyebrows furrowed as he looked at his watch: it was 10:30, who would be up this early to come to the door? Still curious, Urs made himself over to the the front door.
Urs looked at the figure before him as soon as he opened the door, he couldn't believe what his eyes were feasting on.

" Well, look who it is." Urs crossed his arms. He couldn't believe he had the nerve to come over in the morning.

" I take it you heard." Sebastien replied quietly.

" I can say I've heard enough." Urs replied, raising his eyebrows.

" Is Alex here? I realy need to talk to her." Sebastien's eyes met Urs'. " It's realy important."

" Oh, I see. Came here to try to get her back huh?" Urs replied sarcastically.

" You don't understand-" Sebastien replied, but was soon cut off by the swiss accent.

" I'll tell you what I don't understand." Urs replied stepping into the hallway, closing the door behind him. He didn't want Alex to hear the both of them. " I don't understand why you had broken my little sisters heart. Don't you know know that she's had to deal with this before? Or were you too into yourself to know much about her?"

" No, I knew what had happened to her!" Sebastien raised his voice a little, he just wanted someone to believe him. " But, the whole situation was all misunderstood!"

" She didn't deserve this you know." Urs replied angrily. " She's been through enough, she doesn't need this anymore!"

" Would you please just listen! If you would, I'm sure you would see my side of this." Sebastien tried to explain.

" I know what happened, Sebastien." Urs' hissed his name folding his arms across his chest. " She told me everything! What's there to explain?"

" Just let me! Please?" Sebastien begged. With all of this argument going on, he was starting to feel useless.

" Okay, go ahead." Urs replied, still not completly convinced.

" My ex wife showed up at my door drunk, right before Alex was do to arrive at the house." Sebastien began to explain, a little hope in his voice. " Well, she wanted me back, and when I refused she started to get a little carried away. That's when Alex showed up."

Urs just looked at him, listening to what Sebastien was saying and seeing the features that Sebastien had on his face. He could tell that Sebastien was telling me the truth, something about the way he was explain the story was part of it. Plus he came all the way over here in the morning to see her, he couldn't be just a jerk as Alex explained to him.

" You have to believe me!" Sebastien begged, tears starting to grow in his eyes again. " I have to see her! Please?"

" Okay, Sebastien." Urs replied quietly, looking down at the floor. His arms still crossed. " She's in her bedroom, go right ahead." He shifted his head behind him towards the door.

" Thank you so much!" Sebastien's features brightned, he was finally going to see her.

" One more thing, Sebastien." Urs turned around to face him before Sebastien opened the door. Sebastien turned to look at Urs.

" It takes alot for Alex, make sure you she's knows you're telling the truth." Urs replied

" Thank you, Urs." Sebastien smiled before walking inseid the apartment room. Leaving Urs in the hallway.

Urs sighed as she leaned against the wall. He was hoping that Alex would believe him. Something about Sebastien made Urs believe what he had to say. He could tell that he wasn't a jerk, and all he wanted to do was love the woman that he cared for.

Sebastien closed the door behind him quietly as he made his way down the hallway and to Alex's door. He felt butterflies approach his stomach, this was the moment that he would be explaining himself to her. He was just hoping that she would listen to him.

Sebastien hesitated before he knocked quietly on her door, hoping that she would answer him.

" Yeah?" He heard Alex's voice, and he could tell that she was upsett.

Sebastien prayed that she would listen to him as soon as he heard her voice escape from the room. She was his mind, body, and soul, he didn't know what he was going to do without him. She was the only one who could make him smile again, and Lord knows it's been a while since he's done so.

He placed his hand on the door nob, the memory from that night flooded his head as he remembered that night when Alex had called him to help her with his clothes. A smile swept across his face, how beautiful she looked, the moon shining down on her from the window like she was an angel. He knew that Alex had refused him, and he wanted to make her comfortable. But he could still rememeber the urge he had to fight with that night, the night that he held her close to him, and the night that he could sense her having something for him.

Sebastien sighed deeply as he slowly opened the door and stepped inside. He closed the door behind him gently, he could see Alex sitting on the bed, with her back turned to him, he wasn't sure what she was doing, and was a bit curious.

" Alex, we need to talk." Sebastien replied quietly.

Alex quickly turned around, her eyes making contact with his beautiful greens. She couldn't believe what she was seeing, he had a lot of nerve to come to her apartment. What was he wanting?

" What are you doing here?" She asked as she quickly shut the book she was looking at. She placed it underneath her bed.

" Look, I know what you saw last night was ..... you just have to believe me!" Sebastien replied walking towards her.

" Don't come anywhere near me!" She replied a little frightned as she moved further down to her bed and against her pillows, not wanting him to touch her.

" Look, we're not going to solve anything if we act like this." Sebastien replied sadly. " Can I at least sit on the edge of the bed?"

Alex thought about it, there was no need for him to be here. She knew what she saw and that was all there was to it. She didn't need any explanation, she saw what happend.

" All right." She replied quietly, quickly hiding all the tissues that were crumbled and spread all over her covers.

Sebastien cautiosly made his way towards her bed. He didn't want her to burst out into anger again, and more importantly he didn't want to hurt her.

He sat at the edge of the bed, looking across at her. His heart broke as he could see the look of depression in her eyes, and the tears lines that had been printed into her cheeks. She must have been crying for a while, Urs was right. He had broken her heart, all he wanted to do was bring her back to life. He couldn't live without her, and he couldn't stand to see her so badly hurt.

" Alex we need to talk." Sebastien replied gently.

" About what?" Alex asked, not making eye contact with him and making her gaze below her, playing with the tissue in her hand.

" What do you mean 'about what?' You know exactly what." Sebastien chuckled nervously.

" Well, if you wouldn't mind, I would rather not." She replied still not making eye contact. " I know what I saw, and there is no need for explanation."

" But it's not what it seems. She was-"

" What Sebastien? A girlfriend you've been seeing behind my back?" Alex finally looked up at him, tears streaming down her face. " I know what I see, it's happened to me before! So don't give me any bull!"

" No, Alex! Just let me tell you what happend!" Sebastien replied, almost crying himself from the sight of Alex's tears.

" Sebastien don't play games! You've been seeing someone! Just admitt it! Then you can get out of my room, out of my house, and the hell out of my life!" She replied tearfully. Her eyes blury from the tears building inside her.

" I don't want to be out of your life!" Sebastien replied, almost angrily. He grabbed her hand. " I want you to be in mine."

" Don't touch me!" She pulled her hand away from him. " Leave so I can forget all about you and so I can move on!!"

" How could you forget about me?" Sebastien replied as he grabbed her arms, running his hands up and down her skin. He moved himself closer to her, untill they were only inches from eachother. " Don't you remember the night of our first date?"

Alex could feel herself shake from his touch, he indeed knew how to make her forget the bad things that were going on. She didn't know what he was getting at, but she was hoping he would soon.

" The night I had to help you with your clothes? I saw the way you looked at me." Sebastien replied looking into her blue eyes. Her eyes weren't the same anymore, they had lost all of love that she had for him, but he could still get the feeling that she still loved him.

" I didn't look at you in any particular way!" She lied struggling, trying to get away from his grip. But he was still too strong for her. His hands were stern on her, and yet gentle and only for careness. " What are you getting at Sebastien? What do you want from me? Why can't you just leave me be and out of my life?!" She placed her hands on his chest, tears stinging her eyes again.

" You're asking me what I want?" Sebastien replied looking at her moving into her closer. " I know what I want, what do you want?" He looked at her, hoping that she would say what he was looking for.

" What do you want?" Alex asked helplessly, still looking at her hands that were still placed on his chest.

Sebastien looked down at her hands that were placed acrossed his chest, they weren't bandaged anymore. He took a hold of them as he looked at her palms, seeing the scars that had disfigured her skin. He continued to look down at them as he felt a tear trickle down his cheek.

" Oh, I know what I want." Sebastien replied gently as he placed his hand under her chin lifting it up towards him. Alex just looked at him, her eyes gliscening from the tears. Sebastien looked at her before lowering his gaze and placing his lips gently on hers.

Sebastien kissed her gently, he wanted to show her that he still loved her. Passionatly strengthening the kiss, he found himself not wanting to stop as he placed both hands on her lower back bringing her closer to him, not wanting to let go. The hairs on his neck stood as he felt Alex's hands explore the hair on his head and onto his back, he knew that she wanted him back, but why couldn't she admit it? Or just say so? He loved her so much.

Alex was shocked by the kiss that Sebastien had placed onto her, yet, she wanted him to. She wanted him so much, she never wanted all of this drama to happen, why couldn't he just have made the right choice and choose to be with Alex instead of two women? As soon as those thoughts entered her mind, they quickly dissapeared, his kiss was making everything seem it was alright, and that everything would be better. The kiss made everything around her cloudly and non existant, she was truly wanting him.

Alex could feel Sebastien passionatly kissing her harder as there tounges fought against eachother releasing all there anger and emotions inside eachothers mouths. She didn't want to let go from him, she didn't want him to stop. With these thoughts she felt her hands running through his hair without her realizing it. She also could feel her hands tracing the muscles of his arms and around his back, digging her fingers into his skin behind him.
She wrapped her arms around his neck as Sebastien carefully lowered her against the sheets, afraid of there lips parting, he still kept the kiss passionate and strong. As bad as he didn't want there lips to part, he did to trail them down her neck. He twined his fingers into hers, placing her hands above her head. Alex could feel her skin create goosebumps as she felt his lips along her skin, making every kiss passionate, and each kiss having it's own meaning.

Sebastien released his grip from her hands as he made his kissed further down to her belly, he could feel her fingers trace along his hair again, making him excited thinking that he had won her back.
He brought his kisses back up to her again, wanting to taste her lips again, and loving the way they felt against his.

" Please, Alexandria. I know you want me." He whispered seductivly into her ear, his accent making him seem irristable. " I can tell in your touch. Can't you tell that I want you just as badly?"

He continued to kiss the side of her neck, making him irrisitable to her again. She bit her bottom lip as she let all of his kisses and hands sink into her, he was indeed wanting her. But then again was he just wanting sex? Alex paused her mind as she thought about it, was he just wanting sex? Alex couldn't think of any reason as to why he was wanting her other then she might be able to be easy for him.

It then entered to her mind that all he was wanting was just that, or else why would he date two women at the same time? As far as she was concerned it was just two, if couldn't have been more.

Sebastien captured her lips again, making her thoughts run away from her. She kissed him back as she ran her hands behind his back, digging her fingers into his skin, in which Sebastien moaned silently into her mouth. The thoughts came back to Alex, she knew what she was doing was wrong.

" Please stop!" She broke from his kiss, looking up at him, trying to catch her breath from his breath taking kisses.

" What?" Sebastien asked confused, looking down at her.

" You have to go!" She pushed him off of her as she sat up.

" Why?" He asked confused sitting up with her.

" Because this isn't right!" Alex replied as she straightned her clothes.

" What are you talking about? It feels so right, Alexandria." He grabbed her hand. Alex quickly pulled her hand away.

" No! It isn't! You broke my heart! I can't sleep with you after that!" She replied, shocked at the events that had just happened.

' Wait! You think I'm just after one thing?" Sebastien asked, shocked at what he was thinking.

" Get out!" Alex replied, not looking at him.

" Alex, please." He begged.

" GET OUT!" She yelled tears striking her eyes again as she continued to straightened out her clothes.

" Okay, I'm leaving." Sebastien nodded as he sat up reluctantly. " Just tell me one thing." He turned around to look at her. Alex just looked up at him waiting for what he was going to say.

" Do you love me?" Sebastien asked, hoping her answer was yes.

Alex sighed as she looked down, she knew what he was expecting, all she had to do was answer.

" I did." She replied before laying on her side, facing away from him. " But you broke my heart Sebastien, there's nothing left for you anymore."

Sebastien's heart sank as he heard the words escape from her lips. He didn't want her to act his way, but in the tone of her voice, she was being serious. Sebastien sighed as he opened her door, taking one last look at her before shutting it behind him.

Alex layed there tears streaming down and soaking into her pillow. She wanted him so much, but she knew she couldn't have him, not after what they had been through.

" I love you, Sebastien."

Sebastien closed the door behind him quietly, sighing as he placed his forehead against her door. He just needed to breath for a minute. He closed his eyes as a tear streamed down his face, he knew it was over, he couldn't get her back, and it was eating him up alive.

Sebastien ran his hands through his thick hair as he stepped out of the hallway making his way toward the door. He couldn't believe this was all happening, everything seemed like deja vu. He was hoping that he would never have to go through this again, but of course that was an impossibility. He blinked his eyes in a shock of the events that occured, was this all realy happening? It all seemed like a dream, and he just wanted to wake up.
Sebastien closed the front door behind him, only to see Urs across from him, laying against the wall tanned color wall with his arms crossed. Urs looked up at him after he heard the door shut, eager to know what was the knews. He then could read Sebastien's body language and the look in his eyes. This didn't seem good. He eyes were red, looked as if he were crying, and he had dark circles under his eyes. Urs then knew this wouldn't be good, but was still praying that he was wrong.

" How did it go?" Urs asked in concern as he uncrossed his arms walking closer to Sebastien. His ear length hair bouncing as he walked.

" Not so well." Sebastien replied un happily, looking down at the floor, placing his hands in his front pockets. " It was nice meeting you Urs, but, I have to go." He replied not making eye contact as he made his way down the hall and towards the elevator.

Urs' eyes followed Sebastien. He was wondering if he should help him, or just let him be. His heart was acheing for Sebastien, Urs knew that Sebastien deserved better than that. The couple times he met Sebastien he could tell that he was a good guy and that Sebastien would never dare to hurt anyone he cared for, especially Alex.

" Sebastien, wait." Urs replied as he followed Sebastien towards the elevator.

Sebastien looked up at Urs after he pushed the button. He just wanted to go home, the only thing he was good for was being a parent. And the only person who cared for him was Katie.

" I know she can be stubburn at times, but, I think you should be more persistant." Urs replied after reaching Sebastien. He wanted to help him.

" I think I'm done Urs." Sebastien replied quietly as he looked up at the elevator, eagerly waiting for the doors to open.

" Why are you giving up so easily?" Urs asked.

Sebastien didn't say anything, he exhaled as he looked down at the floor, trying to find the answer. Sebastien didn't know what the use of keep going at Alex if she wouldn't listen to him. If she wouldn't listen to him the first time, what made him think she was going to listen to him the second time?

" I guess she doesn't feel the same way that I do." Sebastien shrugged, looking back up at the elevator.

" Listen Sebastien," Urs placed his hand on Sebastien's shoulder. " I'm willing to help you, but I can't if you don't tell me what I can do."

The bell of the elevator was heard, and the doors opened just as Sebastien was hoping. Sebastien took a glance at Urs for a second before stepping into the elevator, and pressing the button that he desired.

" Nothing, Urs. All of it has been done." Sebastien replied quietly as he took one final glance at Urs before the doors came together.

* * * *

Alex sat up from her tear soaked pillow, she wanted to make sure Sebastien was gone. She wiped her continueing tears away from her blushed cheeks. She knew what Sebastien did was wrong, but she wanted him so badly. What he just did just that few minutes ago, was the most incredible feeling she had ever felt. His fingers against her skin, his lips on hers, his chest against hers, all that she longed for and she loved it. She knew it was wrong for her to think this way after all that has happened,but, maybe she was making a mistake, maybe she should take him back. Everyone makes mistakes. "No! It was his mistake! He did this to me." She thought to herself.

After a few moments of resting, and clearing all the thoughts in her head, she decided to head for the shower. She hadn't bathed since last night, and she felt filthy. She figured that the shower would do her good, and it would help her think more clearly and get her thoughts straight. As she grabbed her robe from the closet and headed for her bathroom she heard her cell ring. She stopped into the bathroom hoping that it wasn't Sebastien, she didn't want to talk to him after what happened. After fighting in her head of whether to go look at her cell and see who it was, she thought it would do no harm.

She headed back toward the bed and grabbed her phone off the night stand. She read the ID, and a frown grew on her face. She had rather talk to Sebastien then her.

" Hello?" She flipped her phone up reluctantly.

" What did he do?!"

" Who?"

" Sebastien! Don't act stupid! What did he do?!" She asked again.

" Mom, how do you know about this?" Alex asked as she sat on the bed. Irritated at her moms tone with her.

" I have connections!" Her mom raised her voice. " Now I'm going to ask you again: what did he do?!"

" You know mom, I'm going to take a shower, I will talk to you later!" Alex replied as she flipped her phone shut and threw it on the bed. No sooner, the phone started to ring again.

She didn't want to tell her mom anything. Everytime she would, her mom would just tell her that she didn't need a man, and that she was better off. Alex knew that her mom didn't care how Alex felt, just in what she did. And that's what made Alex upsett about her mother the most. As long as Alex did something right, she didn't care anything else about her.

Alex tried to push the thoughts of her mom in the back of her mind as she headed back to her shower, shutting the door behind her, and turning on the focet to the hot steamy water. She stripped her bedroom wear down to the floor. She could see the steam rising from the water and into the bathroom, and she knew that the water was perfect, it was exactly what she needed.

She stepped into the nice hot pouring water and let it soak into her skin, she could feel her tensed muscles start to loosen and releasing any sadness or anger they were holding. She stood under the running water, making sure her hair was soaked before she would apply the shampoo, but imediatly her thoughts were traced to Sebastien again, and everything that had happened between them was starting to take placed in her head again. She tried to hold back the tears that were fighting against her eyes, but failed as she sank to the floor, placing her head in her hands. All the sadness and rage she tried to hold inside of her was finally making its way out.

She let the water trick down her bare back and shoulders as she continued to lay on her knees bareing her face inside her hands. She wanted to be loved so much,but, she couldn't even recieve that, God truly hated her. All she wanted was to be held and comfortated at that exact moment.

She closed her eyes as she imagined Sebastien stepping into the shower, placing his arms around her helping her up, and holding her. She imagined Sebastien holding her as she continued to cry, the water running down both of their bare bodies. Alex wrapped her arms around herself as she continued to imagine Sebastien being there with her. She wanted to feel his bare skin on hers, his arms holding her, and comforting her. She wanted to taste his lips again, she wanted to run her hands through his hair as Sebastien would continue what he started earlier and then finally finishing it.

Alex stood up from the floor, whiping the tears away from her face again. She came to the conclusion that there was no men for her, and she obviously was never meant to be with another man again.

It had been six months since the dramatic events between Alex and Sebastien. It took a while for both of them to get over eachother, but they found that it was no use into trying to think about one another. Even though they were almost happy again, they would still think about one another once in a while.And even though they thought they were over eachother, they knew deep down they still had a place for eachother inside their hearts. Sebastien was spending good quality time with Katie, making her happy agian. Alex was back to working, and taking her mind of things such as that. To their amazment, none of them dated since then, they were both too busy.

Sebastien had finally called Simon and he had made arrangements to meet him in Paris where he would go audition. Sebastien was nervouse, and didn't know what to expect, he was unsure if his voice was good enough, and wasn't sure if he should be doing what he was about to. Sebastien was also excited, he got to go to where he grew up, and be back for a few days. Katie of course, didn't go with him, she decided that he needed to handle his nerves on his own and let him think for himself. No sooner did Sebastien get back home, without knowing if he made it into the group that Simon was creating or not. Simon would give Sebastien a call and would tell him the results then.

To Alex and Cyd's shock, Urs, Carlos, and David all had auditions to go to. All of the boys were very excited and couldn't believe that they might have a chance in having their own singing careers. All three of them decided to go together on the plane and go to their seprate auditions when they arrived in Europe. Of course they had no idea what they were auditioning for, just something that had to do with a crossover project. But all in all the boys were excited and couldn't wait to see what would happen. Alex and Cyd decided to stay home and let the boys have a little fun of their own, it would give Cyd and Alex time to have fun of their own anyway.

* * * *

Cyd had an idea of going to a night club the day the boys left but Alex wasn't in the mood, she was exausted from the long week of work, and all she wanted to do was go to bed. After Cyd begged and begged, Alex finally gave in and thought what harm could it do. She could use a little alcohol and dancing.

The girls entered the club and the first thing they see is everyone dancing out on the floor to the upbeat music, all the women dressed in their sexy clothing and dancing to the song as the men placed their hands on their womens waist. Of course Alex loved dancing and she wanted to be on the dance floor the moment she heard the music, but she wanted to have a couple of drinks first. Both Cyd and Alex made there way through the dancing people and to the bar where they both had ordered their drinks.

" Now isn't this the life or what?" Cyd beamed as she traced over the dancing couples. Slightly raising her voice over the upbeat music.

" I guess if you like this sourt of thing." Alex shrugged.

" Oh come on you!" Cyd lightly slapped her hand on Alex's knee. " I know you too well, I know you love dancing. And I know that the sight of those people is killing you." She winked.

" Okay, you got me there." Alex smiled as she rolled her eyes. She couldn't help but laugh at herself, Cyd was right, she knew she couldn't fool her. " I guess you realy do know me." Alex took a sip of her apple martini after the bar tender have given both girls their drinks.

" Well, I can't help it when I'm just that intellegent." A smile krept across Cyd's face as she placed her curved lips to her glass. " So how has work been doing?"

" It's been doing okay, you know, nothing special." Alex replied casually. She realy didn't like her job and didn't know why Cyd was bringing that subject up. " Why do you ask?"

" Well, I just so happen to have something up my sleeve." Cyd smiled evily as she sat her glass on the bar table.

" No Cyd, I'm not going to work at the zoo again. After what that monkey through at me-" Alex began to say.

" No! No something even better!" Cyd smiled excitedly. " And that was an accident. The monkey meant to through the-"

" So what is your plan?" Alex interupted before Cyd could go on anymore.

" I got you a job interview for photography!" Cyd smiled, she couldn't wait for Alex's response.

" What? Are you seriouse?" Alex half smiled, not sure if what Cyd was telling her was true.

" Yes. I was talking to a friend of mine and I mentioned to her about you and how you wanted to be in photography, and well, long story short, I got you the interview!" Cyd smiled broadly again. She couldn't help it, being a photographer was only one of Alex's dreams, and Cyd wanted to make her happy.

" Cyd! That's great! Thank you!" Alex squealed as she wrapped her arms around Cyd.

" You're welcome! I just want to make you happy!" Cyd smiled back as she hugged Alex.

" So what am I going to photograph? That is.... if I get the job." Alex asked after hugging her friend.

" Well, their is the guy who is trying to create a musical group. So once he gets the group together, and sais yes to you, you might be taking pictures of them." Cyd smiled as she took a sip of her drink.

" Realy? So like famouse singers?" Alex's eyes lighted up.

" Yeah, something like that." Cyd nodded.

" Well do you know anything more about this group thing?" Alex asked, interested in what would be happening if she did get the job.

" Not realy, just that he is trying to find a group of men to sing." Cyd shrugged.

" Thank you so much Cyd!" Alex repeated smiling. " I don't know what I would do without you!"

" Well, not very much." Cyd giggled as she took another sip of her drink.

The music of the song that was playing previously when the girls walked in started to die down. Everyone on the dance floor started to slowly stop their movements as they waited for the next song to come into play.

" Ladies up in here tonight, no fighting.... no fighting....."

Everyone in the club shouted in excitement as the familiar upbeat rhythm started to take place inside the club. Happy to know a popular fun song was in play, and that it was a song that everyone could dance to.
Alex's eyes brightened as she recognized the song that was beginning to play.

" Looks like someone wants to dance." Cyd giggled as she saw the reaction on Alex's face.

" Cyd you know I love this song!" Alex stood up already making her way onto the dance floor, with Cyd hurring to her feet, following Alex.

Alex smiled as she began to dance to the Shakira rhythm with her friend. She was beginning to feel happy again. She was going to have an interview about something she has been wanting to do for a long time, and maybe even taking shots of singers. That was something she was looking forward to even more. Even though Sebastien had always krept in the back of her mind, she knew she had to move on, and possibly find someone knew, just not yet.
Alex continued to let the song move her body as her and Cyd enjoyed the rest of the night in complete happiness, letting their happiness talk through their movements.

" How long is this plane ride going to last? I need to use the bathroom." Alex groaned as she placed her head back against her seat.

" We will be their in about 20 minutes." Cyd patted Alex's knee gently. " Why can't you just use the airplane bathroom?"

" You know I don't like using those things!" Alex shivered at the thought of the disgusting little room. " Everyone using it, and not to mention in different ways."

" Well, they're not the only one." Cyd snickered as she leaned further back in her seat.

" Oh my... you did not just tell me that!" Alex's eyes widened at the thought of Cyd in physical needs.

" Sorry Alex, it was eating me alive." Cyd laughed.

" Well, just don't mention it ever again." Alex chuckled as she looked out the window.

Cyd and Alex had been on the plane for 2 hours now, making their way to Paris. The job interview had worked well for Alex, and everyone seemed to like her. The nice ladie that was interviewing Alex was also looking for a song writer and she had mentioned Cyd to her.

Alex had always seen Cyd write songs when she was in her moods, and she would see them be scattered all over the house. Of course Alex's curiosity got the best of her and she had read some of them. Alex thought the songs were very good, and of course, leading her to tell her the ladie about her.

Cyd went to the job interview shocked at what Alex had done for her, and Cyd immediatly recieved the job. Next thing the girls new their stuff had been packed, they had said goodbye to there families, and they were off on a plane to Paris and on their way to meet the members of the band which they would be working for.

What Alex didn't know was Cyd knew who was in the band, but she didn't want Alex to know, not just yet. She wanted it to be a surprise. So she made Urs lie to Alex and telling Alex he didn't get the job. But she also knew the other man in the band besides Carlos, David, and Urs. The other reason why Cyd didn't tell Alex, was once Alex would know who was the other man, she would turn the other way and leave. Cyd didn't want that, she wants Sebastien to make peace and be friends. She couldn't beleive what Sebastien did when Alex told her the news, but she knew better and never believed that he would realy do such a thing.

" I wonder who the men are in this band 'Il Divo'." Alex replied, starting to get excited. " Do you think they are italians?" She looked at Cyd.

" I don't know." Cyd shrugged picking up a magazine from her purse. " What makes you think that they would be italian?"

" Well, I'm just saying cause of the name." Alex replied shrugging, not realy knowing who they were. " 'Il Divo' sounds italian."

" I have no idea." Cyd shrugged again as she began to flip through her magazine.

Alex continued to stare at Cyd, sensing that she was keeping something from her by the way she was acting.
Cyd could sense someone's eyes burning in her, and she looked up, making eye contact with Alex's.

" What?" Cyd asked, beginning to feel nervouse. She was hoping that she didn't blow it.

" You now something I don't." Alex replied, still looking at her with suspicious eyes.

" I'm sorry?" Cyd looked at Alex with narrowed eyebrows, trying to make herself sound convincing.

" What are you hiding from me Cyd?" Alex asked, her eyes still making the same emotion.

" Nothing." Cyd said shrugging her shoulders. She knew she was doomed, she knew Alex was going to find out before they reached Paris. " What makes you say that?" She shifted her brown eyes down to her magazine again.

" Because you've been acting weird ever since we've gotten on the plane." Alex replied, trying to see Cyd's expression on her face. " Oh my God. I know what it is!" Alex's eyes widened as a conclusion came to her mind.

" What?" Cyd looked up at Alex quickly, she could feel herself starting to get nervouse.

" You're pregnant." Alex nodded assuring herself.

" What?" Cyd asked, almost bursting out laughing.

" That's why you've been acting so strange, you have a little Marin inside of you!" She beamed as she rubbed her hand slightly over Cyd's tummy.

Cyd looked at her, what kind of ridiculouse statement was that? What ever made Alex think that Cyd was pregnant? Cyd was about to deny when she thought about it, this could be a good aliby, this would be a good cover up that way Alex wouldn't continue to be susupicous and ask her more questions.

" Yes, I am." Cyd lied as she nodded. Still trying to make her voice sound convincing.

" I knew you guys would sooner or later!" Alex beamed as she placed one leg over the other, pretty satisfied with herself.

" Wait, what does that mean?" Cyd chuckled as she continued to look at Alex.

" Oh come on Cyd don't play dumb!" Alex smacked Cyd on the knee. " You guys are so hot and heavy with eachother, it's bound to happen sometime."

Cyd could feel her face begin to color, it was true that Cyd and Carlos had been more.... 'physical' lately. But that is only because he has been away with all the opera interviews he's been having.

" Does Carlos know?" Alex asked.

" Yes, yes he does." Cyd nodded slowly again.

" I'm so proud of you! My friend is going to have a mini Marin." Alex beamed as she looked back out the window.

" Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for choosing Air Lines as you flight. We would like you to remain seated as we will be landing in Paris in aproxamitly 5 minutes. Thanks again, and thank you for choosing Air Lines."

The woman over the microphone was heard as the girls straightened themselves up in there seats, anxious to see the men behind the band 'Il Divo'.

Alex couldn't stop smiling, she was having the job she had been wanting in quite a while, and just in a few minutes she would be shaking hands with the men that were 'Il Divo'. She could also feel herself becoming nervouse as the plane started to hit the cememented path, with the wheels squealing against the solid ground. This was realy it, she was going to be meeting the men of a brand new band, and she would be phtographing them.

Sebastien, Urs, David, and Carlos were all anxiously waiting for the new workers to be joining them throught there new band journey. Urs, David, and Carlos knew Cyd's surprise for Alex and decided to go along with it. The three of them were anxiously waiting to see the expresion of Alex's face when she would walk through the door, and seeing all of them in the band. They were even more excited to see what she would think to find Sebastien as one of the band members of the new group.

The four of them sat in Simon's office, un easy, and shifting in their seats as they sat their waiting for the girls to arrive. Sebastien was the most nervouse, not knowing who the girls were, but knowing that they were woman period. He hadn't talked to a woman in so many weeks, it was almost hard for him to be around other woman. One look at a woman at a simple super market, he would turn the other way, hoping that she wouldn't see him.
Sebastien sat there un easily in his seat as he ran his hands through his hair, what was taking the girls so long? He just wanted to get the meet and greet thing over with. He sat there looking out the window hoping to see a taxi when he felt a hand on his knee. He turned to see that it was Urs with a gentle smile across his face.

" It's okay, Sebastien." Urs replied reasuringly. " It will be over soon enough."

Sebastien nodded towards Urs, revealing a nervouse smile as he swallowed hard. When Sebastien found out he had gotten the job and found out who was going to be in the group with him, he was very surprised that the boys were treating him nicely after what happened to him and Alex.

He knew that they would probably take Alex's side since they knew her better, and he was fine with that, but that didn't seem the case. The boys treated him as if nothing happened and treated him as if he was a brother.
How Sebastien wished to see Alex again, and to tell her how much he loved her, but he new that was in impossibility. She was in New York, and he was in Paris, and planning on working on their first album. But he knew that Alex would never take him back, not after what happened between them.

" Sebastien, why don't you come and talk with us? It might take your mind off of the new visitors." Urs nodded towards Carlos and David behind him as he stood up, waiting for Sebastien to stand up with him.

Sebastien looked up at Urs, unsure if he should go over to their little group or not, he was too nervouse to be in a chatty mood. Sebastien looked passed Urs seeing Carlos and David having a conversation across the room, laughing and smiling.

" Come on Sebastien, we are all here for you." Urs replied, trying to convince Sebastien.

" Okay, I guess it couldn't hurt." Sebastien nodded giving in, as he stood up and followed Urs to the corner where David and Carlos were having their conversation.

* * * *

Alex exhaled deeply as her and Cyd stood in the elevator waiting to make it up the Sony BMG building, and on their way up to meet the boys for the first time. Alex could feel her lungs getting tighter and tighter as she saw the number light up on the ceiling, revealing they were getting closer and closer to their destination. Her stomach was starting to kick her as the elevator moved closer, and closer up the building. She was too nervouse, she didn't know how to react when she would meet the guys for the first time, she didn't know if they would be nice to her or not. She could only hope that they would.

" Don't be nervouse Alex. You will be okay." Cyd squeezed Alex's hand and giving her a re assuring smile. " Could you trust me on this on time?"

Alex smiled nervously at Cyd and nodded with out saying a word, her thoughts were still too pre occupied with nervousness. Soon the moment she had been dreaded had come and the elevator had rang it's bell, indicating that the doors were open, and the floor they've been wanting has arrived.

Alex looked across the long hallway and could see a wooded door marked "Main Office" and she knew that they were on the right floor, unfortunately.

" Lets go Alex. The sooner we get this over with, the better." Cyd chuckled at Alex as she pushed her gently out of the door and down the hallway.

* * * *

Sebastien was standing their with the other 3 guys trying to enjoy the conversation, but found himself still worrying about the new workers, and his mind would lead to Alex again. Hoping to see her. During the time he was trying to make conversation with David, Urs, and Carlos he would glance at the door, wondering when the girls would arrive. And just as if his thoughts had been anserwered by God, the door opened to reveal Simon Cowell, the man who put the group together.

" Gentlemen, the ladies are here." Simon's brittish accent making himself well known in the office as he stepped through the door. " So please be on your best behavior as I make my way to the bathroom." He waved his fingers at the four jokingly, before walking out the door and on his way to his 'business'.

The boys laughed quietly as they waited to see the two figures to walk through the door way.

" Hello boys!" Cyd smiled broadly as she walked through the door, and rushing toward Carlos.

" Hello Cyd!" David, Urs, and Carlos said together, they knew to expect her.

Sebastien's eyes widened as he saw Cyd. He couldn't believe that the girl who would be writing songs was Alex's best friend. He smiled broadly at the sight of seeing her, and happy to know that it was someone he knew already.

" Hi querida." Carlos kissed the top of Cyd's head as both of them wrapped their arms around eachother.

" Hello Carlos." Cyd smiled, happy to see her husband again. " Hello Sebastien." She smiled over at him.

" Cyd." He nodded happily towards her. "It's good to see you." He was so releaved to see her, and to see a familiar face.

" Hey where is the ..... second worker?" David asked carefully. He didn't want to give away Alex's name around Sebastien.

" Oh." Cyd released her grip around Carlos, and turned to find Alex not behind her. " Excuse me a second." She nodded to the four boys as she stepped out into the hallway.

The boys watched Cyd outside the door as she tried to convince Alex to come inside, seeing her hand gestures and her pulling on Alex's arm.

Sebastien looked towards Cyd's direction, wanting to know who the other worker was. He found himself leaning so far on his side trying to see the other woman, that he stumbled in doing so.

" Patient mi amigo." Carlos chuckled at Sebastien's stumble.

" Come on girl!" Cyd chuckled as she tugged on Alex's arm and finally pulling her inside the door way, and into the office.

Sebastien's jaw nearly dropped and his eyes nearly popped out of his head as he saw Alex walking through the door. He couldn't believe she was here, it was if God had answered what he was hoping earlier that day.

His eyes scanned over her in shock, making sure he didn't miss an inch of her. She looked beautiful, her brown hair had gotten longer, and her eyes seemed endless. He swore she could smell her perfume again as she came closer and closer to him, he just couldn't believe that she was here, she was realy here.

He then fealt nervouse again, it was realy her. What was he going to say to her, he had to not be so upfront with her yet, he made his way slowly behind David, hoping that she didn't see him yet. He would then make himself known to her after she greeted the other boys she already knew.

" What are you doing?" David whispered behind him at Sebastien.

" Just give me a second." Sebastien begged as he tilted his head a little lowers so Alex couldn't see him, not yet at least.

Alex entered the office and immediatly smiled and felt relieve as she feasted her eyes on the male figures before her. David, Carlos, and Urs were the men behind the new musical group! She never felt so releaved in her life glad to know she didn't have to meet anyone knew, and glad that she could be comfortable with him.

" Oh my God!" She smiled broadly as she rushed over to Urs, giving him a lovingly hug.

Urs smiled broadly at Alex as he wrapped his arms around her in return.

" But, I thought you said you didn't get the job." She looked up at Urs in confusion. " In fact Cyd told me that you two didn't get the job either." She released her grip from Urs and looked at David and Carlos, who were smilinig broadly at her.

" That was the surprise!" Cyd smiled as she walked towards Carlos, letting him wrap his arm around her waist.

" So you're not realy pregnant." Alex confirmed looking at Cyd, which then Cyd shook her head at Alex.

" Pregnant?" Carlos looked down at Cyd, the look of shock written all over his face.

" I will explain it later." She smiled up at Carlos as she patted him lightly on his chest.

" Well, this is just fantastic!" Alex smiled broadly looking at all the three men before her. " But I thought 'Il Divo' consisted of four men." She then realized.

Sebastien listened to what Alex was saying from behind David, knowing he had to make himself known sometime. He just didn't want her to react badly around him, or decide to leave the job. If Alex and him could become friends again during work, this could give him a chance to explain himself about that night, and make things better for both of them. Then maybe once Alex understands what had happened, he could see if she would give both of the another try.

He stepped to the side, standing aside of David making himself known once Alex had said those words. He was afraid of what her reaction would be, but he had to let her know that he was their and part of the group.

" Bonjour, Alexandria."

Alex couldn't believe what her eyes were scanning over, what was he doing here? He couldn't possibly be part of the group. On the other hand what else would he be doing here in the first place?
She stood their in silence, eyes widened as she continued to look at him, she didn't know what to say or do. It had been a long six months since they had seen eachother, and all of a sudden it was him in the flesh standing right infront of her.

The boys and Cyd stood in silence, they had no idea how Alex was going to react, and they were hoping that she would take it well. They stood their nervously staring at Alex, still waiting from a reaction from her.

" Hello Sebastien." Alex replied quietly shifting her eyes towards the floor. She didn't want to see him at this moment. She would be better off meeting a stranger than him.

Their was another awkward silence in the room, everyone unsure of what to say or do. The tension between Sebastien and Alex was getting very un comfortable and had no idea how to deal with it.

Just when Urs was about to say something to break the tension, a look a releave swept acrossed his face as he saw Mr. Cowell re enter the office.

" Okay everyone I am sorry I'm late." He walked inside with a coffee in hand. " I see you ladies have met these wonderful gentlemen already." He smiled as he patted Sebastien on the shoulder.

Sebastien just smiled weakly at Simon not knowing what to say.

" If you don't mind me saying ladies, but I would like you girls to come with me, we have alot of preperations to do." Simon smiled towards Alex and Cyd. " You boys should go home and get some rest." He turned to look at the four men. " Come back Monday, where we will start working."

The boys nodded as they made their way towards the door way. Sebastien took a glance at Alex as he followed the other three out the door. He could see her looking at him, without any expression written on her face. He gave her a gentle smile, hoping to recieve one back, but failed as she turned her head to Simon.

" Now could you ladies acompany me to my office where we can start on some work?" Simon asked as he raised his hand towards the hallway.

" Oh certainly Mr. Cowell." Alex forced a smile on her face. " But can me and Cyd use the restroom first before starting our duties?" She asked kindly.

" Certainly ladies." Simon smiled gently at the two women. " The restroom is just right down left hallway." He replied pointing in the direction.

" Thank you." Alex smiled nicely at him as she grabbed Cyd's arm.

" But, I don't have to go." Cyd replied in confusion.

" Oh yes you do." Alex replied not letting go of Cyd's arm and pulling her into the hallway.

" No, I realy don't." Cyd replied trying to realease Alex's hand on her, still the look of confusion written across her face.

" Just come with me for a second." Alex whispered in Cyd's ear almost in rage.

Cyd had finally gave in and followed Alex to the restroom. Cyd realized something was wrong as she had to walk faster to try to catch up with Alex. She then knew this wasn't going to be good, and it must have to do something with her bringing Alex here to Paris.

" Okay Alex, what's this all about?" Cyd asked after Alex shut the restroom door behind her.

" What are you doing to me? Don't you know what happened to me and Sebastien?" Alex asked. Her words echoing in the restroom at her slightly raised voice.

" Alex what are you talking about?" Cyd asked as she crossed her arms across her chest.

" Don't play dumb with me!" Alex replied agrily. " You probably had all of this planned didn't you? You knew he was in the band so you suggested me for a job."

" Alex I thought it was okay between you two now!" Cyd replied, becoming a little irritated.

" Okay?! Okay?!" Alex repeated, she wasn't in the mood for games. " It's been six months and you think it will be okay?"

" Exactly Alex, it's been six months!" Cyd replied, her arms still folded. " You should be over this by now!"

" Well, I'm not! I haven't seen him since that day he came over to the house." Alex replied. " And now I have to see him 5 days a week, and take pictures of him!"

" Alex, it's not that bad." Cyd replied, her voice now softening. " But I do have a question for you."

" What?" Alex asked meeting Cyd's green eyes.

" Do you love him?" Cyd asked, her hand now placed on Alex's shoulder.

Alex didn't say anything, instead she looked down at the hard wooden floor. She was afraid that someone would ask her that one day, she didn't know the answer herself.

" I uh ...... I don't know." She replied quietly still looking down at the floor.

" Alex you must know, it's either yes or no." Cyd persisted.

" Cyd I honestly don't know. How could I still love someone who broke my heart?" Alex asked, she could feel herself becoming teary eyed. " He broke my heart. And I will never forget it."

" I'm sorry, Alex. Truly I am. But I need to know the answer to my question." Cyd repeated.

Alex stood there still looking at the floor as she thought about Cyd's question. Of course when she thought about Sebastien, she couldn't help but feel warm, and in reality she would be smiling inside. The first time she saw him she knew that she had something for him, but she couldn't place what it was at the time, but she did realized what it was,and that it she was falling for him. She was falling for him deeply.

" Yes, I do." Alex replied as she made contact with Cyd once more.

" Then why are you so angry about this?" Cyd asked placing her hands upon her hips.

" I think I'm just afraid he doesn't feel the same for me." Alex admitted as she nodded. " You know, it's obviouse by what he did to me. But, I'm just afraid he wouldn't want to become friends."

" Well, honey that's just how things are sometimes." Cyd replied. " But I have to tell you, I think Sebastien was very happy to see you."

" What?" Alex looked at Cyd, shock was in her expressions.

" Did you see the way he looked at you when you walked in to the room? He couldn't take his eyes off you!" Cyd beamed.

" I didn't see him when I walked inside the office, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't me he was looking at." Alex shook in disagrement.

" Well, who else would he be looking at?" Cyd giggled.

" So why did you want me to do this job?" Alex asked trying to take the topic off of her and Sebastien.

" I thought this could be the perfect oppurtunity for you guys to be friends again." Cyd shrugged. " And perhaps something more." She hinted.

" Well, I don't think that will happen." Alex stiffled a chuckle. " But I would like to be friends with him again. Even after what he did to me."

" So will you stay with the job?" Cyd asked, looking for an answer.

" Yes." Alex nodded. " I will give it a shot."

Sebastien followed the other 3 outside and out to find a taxi. The grey clouds and the wet surroundings made everything seem gloomy but that was the opposite of what he was feeling. He had felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. Alex was there to work with them, she was realy there! He never thought that he would ever see her again, and now that she had shown up through the doorway, it was as if his prayers had been answered.
Sebastien could feel himself getting excited at the thought of Alex as he stood between David and Urs on the sidewalk, waiting for a taxi. The others looked at Sebastien noticing his smile, and glanced quickly at one another knowing exactly what eachother was thinking, and what Sebastien was feeling. Sebastien was too drawn into his thought to realize that the others were staring at him with broad smiles on their faces.

" Can you believe that Cyd is going to work with us?" Carlos said outloud casually, trying to bring Sebastien into reality. But Carlos failed as he noticed that Sebastien was still looking straight ahead with that stupid smile on his face.

" Oh yes it's pretty exciting. Especially since Alex will be working here as well." Urs said rather loudly, glancing at Sebastien looking for his reaction.

" Isn't it? It's just fabulouse!" Sebastien replied once he heard Alex's name, he was so happy to see her again. He still looked ahead with his eyes dazed.

" Sounds like someone feels alot better than earlier today." David chuckled as he nudged Sebastien in the ribs with his elbow.

" Si amigo, why is that?" Carlos wiggled his eyebrows as he looked past David and over at Sebastien.

Sebastien quickly looked over at Carlos, whiping the smile he had earlier quickly off his face. It's then he knew what the guys were probably thinking about him, and that they had probably caught himself smiling.

" Who said I was happy? I'm not happy! Well, I mean ..... there's no reason for me not to be happy. It's just a day that ....... what I mean is-" Sebastien stammered trying to find the words and to cover his feeling. He was soon interupted by Urs.

" Sebastien it seems like you still have feelings for Alex." Urs replied gently, placing his left hand on Sebastiens shoulder.

" What?!" Sebastien turned his head at Urs. He knew he had been caught, but he still wanted to see if he could make himself sound convincing. " I don't know what you're talking about! Why would I love her? I mean .... not that I never did, because I do..... I mean did! I did! What I mean to say is-"

" Well, it's obvious that you do if you can't even find your own speech!" Carlos chuckled cutting in before Sebastien would embarrasse himself any more. " So I might say it for you, you love Alex."

" I ..... I don't know what you guys are talking about." Sebastien shook his head as he took his gaze from Carlos to the cement below him. " When the hell is that cab going to come?" He blurted trying to avoid the subject on himself desperatly looking up and down the road.

" Sebastien, it's okay, you can admit it." David said kindly looking over at Sebastien.

" Admit what?" Sebastien replied, still looking down the road for a cab. " There's nothing to admit let's just leave at that."

" Sebastien, we saw the way you looked at her when she entered the office." Urs replied looking at him. " It's like you were hypnotized or something."

" Speak for yourself." Sebastien half chuckled.

" Well, uh .... I realy can't. Cause you see, we're brother and sister." Urs carified, trying to make his voice well known in Sebastien's head.

" So what's your point?" Sebastien asked, finally looking at him.

" Well, you see .... the brother and sister don't -" Urs began to explain.

" Look why don't we discuss this when we find a cab." Carlos interrupted before Urs could say anymore. Now he was desperatly looking down the road for a cab.

" Okay, you guys, so I might have a little feelings for her." Sebastien sighed. " What should I do? I think I still lover her."

" And what makes you say that?" Urs asked kindly.

" I don't know." Sebastien shrugged. " Everytime I think about her, I smile. And now since I can see her everyday, my heart might just do the smiling for me."

" Why don't you just tell her how you feel?" David asked.

" I think it's a little early for that, David. It's only been 6 months." Urs replied looking past Sebastien and over towards David.

" Well, I can't think of anything else." David shrugged at Urs.

" Well, I think that if she didn't listen to me back then, she probably won't listen to me now." Sebastien replied. " I just wish she would know what realy happened that night, and know it was all a mistake of what she saw."

" Maybe you can tell her, but not now." Carlos thought aloud.

" What are you saying Carlos?" David asked looking down at his spanish friend.

" Well, I mean of course it's a little too soon, but what if they spend some time together. Catch up again. And once she accepts him again, Sebastien could tell her everything, and they could get back together." Carlos smiled broadly at Sebastien, thinking that his plan just might work.

" But what if she won't listen to me then?" Sebastien asked looking over at Carlos.

" Well, there is one way to find out about it isn't there?" Urs replied as Sebastien turned his head to look at him.

Sebastien thought about it, it sounded pretty good to him. If he could just earn her respect again, and become friends. He then could tell her everything, and everything will be alright. Then they could get back together! Sebastien could only hope.

" Okay, I will try." Sebastien nodded his head.

The boys smiled as they heard the words scape from Sebastien's mouth, and made sure Sebastien knew they were happy with his decision by patting him on the back and shoulder.

As Sebastien finaly made is decision a cab had finally appeared up the road. The boys cheered with sighs and one hand claps as they made their way inside the taxi, and telling the driver the directions to their hotel.

Sebastien sat there in the cab in silence as he thought about Alex again. He could only hope that she would let him in again, he wanted so bad to tell her what happened. Ever since the last time he saw her, his heart had ached for her, wanting to take her back. He only wished every night that she would be wishing the same thing. Now it was her turn, if she wouldn't believe him now, then all she had to do was earn his respect again. Sebastien only had to put her through the tests to see if she would be able to.

Cyd and Alex stepped out of the restroom after their little talk, and made their way towards Simon's office. Alex could feel herself getting excited as she made the thoughts permanent in her mind that she was working for Il Divo. It was something that she wasn't used to, but she knew she had to get used to it. If she did her job right, she would be taking shots of the divos for a long time.
The two of the girls entered Simon's office and were surrpised to find he wasn't the only one present in the room. They found Simon chatting with three other ladies at a round table as they waited for Cyd and Alex.

" Ah, and here are the lovely ladies now." Simon smiled as he noticed Alex and Cyd enter the office. He stood up as he made his way towards them, with a kind smile swept across his face. " Allow me to introduce you girls to the others." He smiled as he gestured his hand to towards the other three ladies sitting at the table. " Alex this is Ingrid, and Carla. They will be helping you with the photography."

" Hi nice to meet you." Alex smiled as she held her hand out for Ingrid and Carla to recieve. Alex couldn't believe how beautiful they each were. Ingrid with her long brown curly hair, and blue eyes. And Carla with her black hair and green eyes, with such a beautiful complection. Both of them did. She all of a sudden fealt jealouse of both of the girls, she knew that they would also be photographing Sebastien. Alex deep down inside wanted to be the only one to do so.

" Nice to meet you to." Ingrid smiled back as she stood up to shake her hand.

" Cyd this is Dee." Simon pointed to the other girl. " She will be helping you with your song writing."
Cyd smiled as she shook her hand to the two lovely ladies, giving the gestering nods.

" Shall we sit and start some preperations?" Simon asked as he gestured his hand out for Alex and Cyd to take a seat. Both of the girls nodded as they sat beside the other three ladies.

As the meeting continued through out the whole evening, Alex began to feel more and more tired, and jealouse. She didn't know why she was feeling this way, this feeling was knew to her and she didn't know how to take it. She took a few glances at Ingrid through the meeting and couldn't believe how pretty she was. There was no way Sebastien could be friends with her again, not after he takes on look at Ingrid, he would be sure to forget all about Alex and move on to someone new.

Alex could feel herself beginning to feel more and more depressed as she looked more and more at Ingrid. She pushed those thoughts in the back of her mind as she tried to concentrate on the meeting, and what Simon was planning on doing with the girls, and the divos.

" So that settles it. Cyd will write the songs and Carla and Dee will edit them." Simon's voice rang through Alex's mind, bringing her back to reality. " And of course Ingrid and Alex will photgraph the boys, making sure everything is in place."

" Uh, Simon are you sure that's a good idea? I mean ..... I can handle taking photos by myself." Alex suggested, the jealousy was taking over her mind.

" Yes Alex I know you could, I just thought it would be more fun for you two. And plus, you girls can help eachother out when you need it." Simon smiled as he looked across at Alex and Ingrid.
Alex just looked down at the table, not saying a word. She knew she would fale no matter how hard she would tried.

" Well, that should rap it up ladies." Simon replied as he stood up. " You girls have a good rest this weekend, and I should see you all Monday."

" Thank you Simon." Cyd smiled as she stood up, running her hands down her black dress.

" Yes, thank you." Alex forced a smile as she stood up along with the other ladies. " It was realy nice to meet you girls again." Alex smiled as she turned around to shake hands with the other three.

" You too." Ingrid smiled kindly back as she shook Alex's hand once more.

Alex made her way through the office and out the door along with the other ladies. The girls gave eachother kind nodds and smiles once more before leaving in seperate directions. Alex was just about to step into the elevator when she realized she left her purse, and imediatly made her way back to the office.

" Oh, Cyd I was wondering where you went to." Alex replied as she re entered the office once more.

" Oh, I was just appling some chaptstick." Cyd replied as she placed the mirror she was once looking into, into her purse.

" Yeah, well I need my purse evidently." Alex chuckled as she reached for her purse that was sitting in the chair she was in before.

" Alex tell me something." Cyd said looking down at her bent over friend who was scurring through her purse.

" Hmmm..." Alex mumbled as she looked through her purse, making sure everything was still there.

" What was that all about?" Cyd asked placing a hand on her hip.

" What was what about?" Alex repeated still looking through her purse.

" The whole 'I can take pictures myself' thing. What was that? Ingrid is here to help you." Cyd replied still looking down at her.

"I know." Alex broke from her purse and looked up at Cyd with a saddned look on her face. " I have no idea where that came from."

" Well, all I know is if you keep that up, don't be surprised that you would be looking for a new job." Cyd replied as she made her way to the door. She was totally disgusted by Alex's attitude, she knew it wasn't like Alex at all.

" I don't know what came over me. I just saw Ingrid, and ..... well, she's so pretty." Alex tried to find the words as she followed Cyd to the door.

" Alex, if you're worried that Sebastien won't be interested in you because Ingrid is here now, think again." Cyd replied bluntly as she walked through the hallway, and towards the elevator.

" Now what makes you say that?" Alex replied, a little shocked of how well Cyd truly knew her.

" Look Alex, yes, Ingrid is beautiful. But, he is way into you than her, trust me!" Cyd responded as they both stepped into the elevator.

" I just hope so." Alex sighed as she adjusted the strap of her purse on her shoulder.

" Just trust me on this okay, and if you don't like how things are going, we will go back to New York. Deal?" Cyd replied as she heald her hand out at Alex.

" Deal." Alex smiled as she placed her hand in Cyd's, gently shaking it.

Alex sat in the taxi, looking at the rain that was falling hard outside as she waited untill they pulled up to the Hotel she was staying at. She knew that she had to find a place to live soon, since she knew she would be there for a long time, and thought that she would stay at a Hotel while she found the perfect place for herself. She knew that it would probably take her while to find the place, at the perfect location, but it was all she could afford at the moment and time. She had packed her stuff and now her suit case was sitting in the trunk of the cab, she hadn't had time to go to the Hotel yet since she had arrived.
Alex had felt bad when she thought about what Cyd had said to her. She knew what she said about Carla and Ingrid was wrong, so why did she say it? She had no idea what came over her at that moment, she had never been so rude before. Alex knew herself that it was unexceptable, and that she would have to apologize to them soon. But the question is when?

The taxi had finaly pulled up to the decently built building and Alex could already feel herself relaxing, she just wanted to be at home and have a nice relaxation on the couch. She smiled as she grately paid the driver. She opened the door, and ran outside as quickly as her heels would let her rolling her luggage behind her with her purse over her head, hoping not get wet from the rain that was crying from the sky that day.

She reached inside the door and shook herself like a dog getting out of a bath, making sure there was no ounce of water on her. She straightened out her black skirt and white blouse as she made her way towards the elevator and up towards her room, with her luggage still behind her.

She sighed deeply as the elevator doors had finally parted, and she continued her way towards her room number. She searched into her purse looking for her room key, she knew she had placed it somewhere, if only her purse haden't been so big and in such a big mess. She continued to make her way as she was still searching for her room key, she knew she had placed it in there . She stopped infront of her door, placing her suitcase just infront, still rumuging through her purse. " Damn thing!! Where are you?"

" Excuse me cherie, do you need some help?" She heard a man's voice say. Her heart stopped, her whole body froze ... she recognized that voice anywhere.

" Oh no, I'm fine. I'm just looking for my key." She smiled politly, her eyes meeting to those very same beautiful green ones.

" Are you sure you don't need any help?" He asked again, looking deep into her, making sure her answer was true.

" Um, yes I'm fine." She straightened herself out, trying to be polite as possible.

" Okay, cherie. Just let me know if you need anything." He assured his smile at her, letting her know that he meant it.

Sebastien wasn't expecting Alex to be there, he was wondering what she was doing there. He smiled down at her as his eyes began to study her features again. She looked good, beautiful in fact. Almost the same as the last time he left her, she was just having a certain glow to her, despite the fact of the red that was starting to appear in her cheeks. He chuckled to himself, he could remember when the rosy color would come into play on her face, and how much she would blush when he complimented her or flirted with her. It was as if her cheeks were speaking without Alex knowing it.

" Thank you Sebastien." She smiled her eyes following him as he walked past her, making his own way.

She found herself not being able to take her eyes off of him as she kept his eyes on him, he was still the same Sebastien that she knew. The one that was still careing and helpful. And yet she was wondering what he was doing in the Hotel building. She pushed all those thoughts aside as she continued to go through her purse, and finally finding her room key that she was working for.

" Thank you God!" She smiled as she slid the door key through the lock, excited as she knew she was finally going to relax in her room. A confused look came across her face as the green light did not appear after she slid the key throught the lock, instead, it was replaced with a red light.

She slid her flat key in the lock again, but still there was no use. She looked at the card, trying to study and figure out why the key wasn't working. She finally figured that she was holding the key wrong, she flipped it to the other side and slid it correctly into the door. But still, no success! The red light still appeared in the lock, indicating that the key wasn't working.

" What the hell?" She cursed out loud. She had no idea what was going on. All she wanted to do was relax on her couch.

" Is something the matter cherie?" The same voice was heard again. Alex looked up to see Sebastien a few rooms down from her, looking at her with concern and a smile.

" Yes, I'm fine." She smiled, feeling a little embarrassed. She had no idea that he was still in the same hallway as her.

" Well, evidently you're not. What is going on?" He asked in concern for her as he began to walk closer to her. Alex could feel her heart begin to beat faster as she could see him coming closer and closer.

" My uh ....... my room key isn't working." She studdered, still unknowing of what to say to him.

Alex still didn't know how to react around him, it had been so long since they were this close to eachother ... it still felt a little awkward for her. And yes, she knew that deep down she still had feelings for him, but who was to say that he had felt the same? For all she could know, he could have moved on, forgotten about her and made himself a new girlfriend or maybe even a wife. But she knew she still had to be nice to him, even though he had broken her heart, she could never have the courage to be rude to him. It just didn't seem right.

" Oh?" He raised one eyebrow as he finally reached where Alex was standing. " Do you mind if I have a look?" He asked looking down at her.

" Um... no go right ahead." She replied, holding out her key towards Sebastien.

" Merci." He smiled sweetly as he accepted the key from her hands, trying to see if the lock would work.

Alex bit her bottom lip gently, there was that french again that always gave her shivers everytime he spoke it. What ever he was doing, he was having alot of effects on her.

" Hmmm .... that is odd." He replied after trying himself in sliding the key into her lock. " I'm sorry cherie I don't know what to tell you." He replied, eyes sadened as he handed back her key. He was a little upset that he couldn't help her.

" That's okay." She smiled up at him as she retreived back the card. " I will just have to find somewhere else." She adjusted her purse on her shoulder.

" Well, erm ... if you like, would you like to stay in my room until you figure out what is wrong?" He suggested nervousely, he was unsure of what her reaction would be and was unsure if he should have even asked her.

" I'm sorry?" Alex asked confused. She had no idea why he was asking her something like that. " Are you in this building?"

" Yes, my room is actually down that way." He replied looking backwards and pointing down the hallway towards his door. " It's just that, I would hate to see you go through so much trouble just to find somewhere else to go, and I know you are very tired."

" Yes, well it has been a long flight." Alex nodded as she smiled nervously.

" And I can see that you are already packed." He chuckled trying to lighten the mood as he pointed at her navy blue suitcase that was sitting infront of her door. " So just come into my room you can stay there as long as you like, and I promise I will give you your space and I won't bother you."

Alex looked in his eyes, she could tell that all he wanted to do was help, he wasn't trying to show off or anything. He was still the same Sebastien that she could remember. She still wasn't sure if she should be with him, he was the one that broke her heart and now he's asking her to move? She just couldn't understand it. Why would he ask her to be with him if he couldn't even be with her that night? It just didn't make any sense. Alex thought about it more ... she wasn't sure what to think of his suggestion, but she knew he was only being the nice gentlemen that Sebastien had always been.

" So what do you say, cherie?" Sebastien asked, searching for the answer with in her eyes.

" Okay Sebastien, I will."

" Fantastic!" He smiled, feeling happy that she accepted his offer. " Let me get this for you." He replied as he grabbed the handle of her suitcase tipping it to the side on its weels.

" Oh, thank you Sebastien." She smiled up at him. " I just don't want to interfere with your room or anything." She clarified, trying to let him know that she could be easy to live with.

" Oh no cherie, not at all." He replied softly as he started to make his way down the hallway as Alex followed him. " I just want to help, but it realy is your decision, and I just want you to be comfortable."

" And I fully appreciate it, thank you Sebastien." She smiled as she followed him, almost close to his side with one hand on her purse that was swaying back and forth on her shoulder.

Alex followed him down the hall, she closed her eyes as she could smell his cologn. She rememberd that smell well, and she indeed missed it. She could remember that night when she asked help with her pajamas after having the accident with her hands. She could remember his touch, how they carassed her skin tenderly. His lips, how they brushed against her softly and fully. And indeed his smell, not too powerfull but yet enough to drive her crazy. She could feel a tears begin to sting the back of her eyes, she missed him so much and now she was there walking beside him, on their way to his door. She still couldn't understand why he had broken her heart, but she knew she had to move past it, and move on with her life.

" I hope you don't mind if the place is a little messy." Sebastien replied, setting her suit case down and sliding the key inside the lock of the door. " Hmmm ... mine seems to be working just fine." He smirked as the little green light appeared on the door, indicating that they could both go in.

Alex just rolled her eyes and giggled at his remark. She then followed Sebastien into his hotel room. She carefully walked inside, not knowing what to expect. She stood their by the door way, with one hand on her purse waiting for Sebastien to show her the place.

" Are you thirsty?" He asked as he shut the door behind them.

" A little." She nodded as she looked up at him.

" Let me show you where you will be sleeping first then I will get onto those drinks." He winked rolling the suitcase behind him, his body language making Alex following him.

" Here you are." He smiled as they both entered a room, placing the suit case beside the bed.

Alex looked around the room, noticing that it was rather large for a bedroom and realized that it was must have been the master bedroom. It looked very cozy, with light brown painted walls, a nice King size bed against the back wall with a nice window at the side with long, white drapes. A nice little television sitting on a night stand just infront of the bed for nice viewing. Including also a little closet to the side of the television.

" And where will you be sleeping?" Alex asked turning around to face Sebastien who was leaning against the door frame with his hands across his chest.

" Oh, I will sleep on the couch." Sebastien replied, pointing towards the living room on his side.

" Now, that is not necassary." Alex shook her head, feeling completely guilty. It seemed as if she was kicking him out of his own bed.

" Why not?" Sebastien asked confused.

" Well, I mean this is your place, I don't want to interfere with your sleeping arrangements." Alex replied, looking around the room, hinting the idea to Sebastien.

" Alex, it's no problem realy. I just want to help you." Sebastien replied entering the room, walking closer to her. " That's what friends are for."

" You mean ... we're friends?" Alex asked, looking up at Sebastien who was now standing infront of her. She was happy to hear those words escape from his mouth, what's nothing better to be friends?

" Well, that is if you want to, cherie." Sebastien replied looking down at her. " I mean, I know I've broken your heart but the next best thing to do is be friends."

" Well, it beats being uncomfortable with eachother." She shrugged, looking up at him.

" So is that a yes?" Sebastien asked, looking for the answer in her eyes once before.

" Yes." She nodded.

" Great." Sebastien smiled broadly, seeming so happy to know that she is willing to do the same thing. " Well, why don't I go get our drinks."

" Okay, sounds wonderful." She smiled at him. " I'm going to change, I must be a mess from the weather outside."

" You go ahead and change, and when you done, you can meet me in the kitchen." Sebastien smiled as he headed towards the door. He then turned around and looked at her one last time before leaving. " But, you look great no matter what."

Alex smiled slightly as she looked at the floor, feeling her cheeks color. He then closed the door behind him, leaving her in her privacy.

Alex sighed as she sat at the edge of the bed. Was she ready to be friends with him? It all seemed to be going too fast. One minute she was sitting at her own work, working on peoples nails and talking to Samantha, the next minute she's sitting in Sebastien's place, and working for this new musical group. She figured this whole friendship thing was the best thing to do, if he was willing to do it, then so should she. He may have broken her heart, but he seems that he wants to forget about it, and Alex was just going to have to accept it.

Sebastien smiled to himself as he walked himself into the kitchen, pulling out to glasses and a bottle of red wine. The memories of him and Alex entered his mind, of what good memories they were, he just wish they could have continued to make more. He popped open the bottle and gently poured an even amount of liquid into both glasses, as he stood there waiting for her. Sebastien knew what he suggested was silly, she would have to think he was crazy if he is willing to be friends after all that has happened, but it was something that he needed to say in order for this whole thing to work out for both of them.
As he sat there, sipping his wine and waiting for her his mobile started to go off. Confused and not knowing who it could be, he pulled his cell out of his back pocket and looked at the ID. He chuckled as he saw who was calling him, and he decided to answer.

" Bonjour! " He smiled.

" So, did you do it?" A familiar voice rang through the phone

" Yes, I suggested that she should stay over and she accepted it!" Sebastien smiled broadly. " Good thinking in telling the manager that she wouldn't be staying in her room any longer."

" Oh good! I was actually afraid that she would say no ... I know how her mind thinks sometimes. And thank you, but it wasn't just me you know."

" Oh yes, I know it was the others, but, are you sure this is going to work?" Sebastien asked, lowering his voice so Alex wouldn't hear, glancing once and a while down the hallway. " I mean what if this whole thing doesn't go well, and she just truly wants to just be friends."

" Sebastien, you have to understand that you have to give her time. You can't just rush things ... things take time, and this is one of those."

" Yeah, I guess I understand." Sebastien sighed as he sipped his wine. " So what is the next plan?"

" We haven't thought about it yet, but I'm pretty sure we will have it by Monday."

" Okay, but, what am I suppose to do until then?" Sebastien asked, worriedness was evident in his voice.

" Use your imagination, I'm sure you can think of a few things to drive her crazy for you. And plus have you seen yourself? It shouldn't take much."

" Okay, I'm going to pretend you didn't just say that." Sebastien chuckled feeling a little embarrassed. " And I will see if I can come up with anything."

" Okay Sebastien, I hope you can. I have to go now, but I will call you tomorrow."

" Okay, I will see you Monday." Sebastien replied.

" Goodbye, Sebastien."

" Goodbye, Urs."

No sooner did Sebastien had hung up the phone, Alex had opened the bedroom door. Smiling as she entered through the living room, and into the kitchen. Sebastien could tell she was relaxed by the way she was smiling, and by the was she was dressed. He couldn't help but see that she was wearing a simple white tank top and blue faded jeans that fixed on her every curve.

" Who wants some wine?"

" Yes, thank you very much Sebastien." Alex smiled as she accepted the wine glass that he was holding up for her.

" Please take a seat." He smiled at her as he held his hand out towards the chair beside him. Alex gave a gentle smile back as she did what he requested.

She took a sip of her wine, she was still feeling un easy at the fact of sleeping at Sebastien's place, and the fact that he wanted to be friends with her. Of course, she knew that she still loved him deep down, but he just wanted to be friends, and she was going to have to accept that.
Sebastien looked in her eyes as he watched her take a sip of her wine, she still had the same eyes as he could remember. Although this time, her eyes looked like they have been hurt again; almost like how they looked before they went on their first date. Her eyes were speaking to him again, and his heart was starting to ache for her.

" So how have you been?" Sebastien asked gently, almost into a whisper.

" I've been okay, thank you." She shifted her eyes towards her glass. She knew she was lying.

Since the last time her and Sebastien saw eachother she was never the same, and she knew it. She would be crying herself once awhile at night, wondering why all of this had to happen to her, and why she just couldn't be with a man that could make her happy. Alex knew that if she couldn't have Sebastien or Brian, then it was obvious that God didn't want her to have a man ever.

" It's been a while." Sebastien replied, trying to break the uncomfortable silence.

" Yes, it certianly has." She half smiled as she continued to look down at her drinking glass.

" Look Alex, if you don't want to stay here I understand." Sebastien replied gently, placing his hand ontop of hers.

Alex looked across at him, shocked at the fact of his hand on hers.

" No, Sebastien it's fine." She looked in his green eyes again. " I don't mind staying here, as long as it's okay with you."

" That's why I offered, cherie." He smiled at her, hoping to recieve a smile back.

Sebastien could feel Alex's hand tense up from underneith his. She was having a strange reaction to him, one that he was unfamiliar with. It was obvious that she wasn't ready to be around him, at least not yet. He took his eyes from his hand to her face. She still had the same emotion on her as when he found her before they dated. It was obvious that she had been hurting, and maybe even still. He wondered if it was because of him? Then realized that was stupid, and of course it was him, who else could it be? He then took his gaze from her eyes to her lips, they were still the same. His lips ached to touch hers, they were calling him again. He was fighting the urge to kiss her, but found that his body was leaning closer and closer to her, until he was only a few inches from her.

Alex looked at him as she could see Sebastien was staring at her. What was he thinking? His hand still warm, and still upon hers. It felt so right to have his hand on hers, it felt so good. But she couldn't think that way, he broke her heart, he didn't want her again, he just wanted to be friends. Her body responded to Sebastien and shook slightly as she saw him leaning closer and closer to her. Her eyes dropped to his lips that were only a inches away from hers, she could swear she was going to place hers on his if he didn't move soon. Her body ached for him again, if only he would take her back, she still loved him and she still wanted him. She half closed her eyes as she could see Sebastien's lips coming closer to hers, he was truly going to make a move and win her again.

A ringing was then heard in the room. Both of them paused wondering who the hell was calling. Sebastien leaned back in his kitchen stool letting Alex answer her mobile, letting out a big sigh of breath. Alex released the breath she was holding as she pulled her phone from her pocket.

" I'm sorry, Sebastien." She replied as she stood up. " Is it okay if I answer this?" She asked as she pointed towards her ringing phone.

" Go ahead, it's your phone." He forced a smile as he watched her walk into the bedroom and closing the door behind her.

He exhaled deeply once more and placed his arms behind his head after Alex had shut the bedroom door. She sure was hypnotizing, he truly wanted her back. Why else would he ask help from his fellow divos to try to win her back? He knew that he shouldn't have leaned in for a kiss but he couldn't control himself, or his body. His body was aching for her more and more. He took his last sip of wine, and placed the glass back on the counter. He looked down the hallway and onto the bedroom door, it was then he knew. That he still loved her.

" Hello?" Alex flipped her phone open, walking towards the bedroom. She could feel a pair of eyes burning into her, but she needed to answer the phone, she couldn't ignore it.

" Is this Alexandria Buhler?" A females voice asked through the phone.

Alex had recognized the voice, but she still couldn't tell of who it was. She slowly lowered herself onto the edge of the bed with her eyebrows furrowed.

" Uh, yes. May I ask who this is?"

" Hi Alex, this is Ingrid from the BMG Office."

" Oh, hi Ingrid." Alex replied, sounding a little shocked of Ingrid calling her. " How are you?"

" I'm good thank you." Ingrid replied, smiling was evident in her voice. " Listen, me and Carla were going out to dinner and I was wondering if you would like to come with us. Maybe so we can get to know eachother a little more."

" Oh, uh ... I guess I could." Alex replied, a little unhappy about the news. She didn't feel like going out with anybody she didn't know, and getting to know new people.

" Great! So what time would be good for you?" Ingrid asked, sounding a little excited in the news of Alex joining them.

" Oh, uh ... anytime would be fine, I'm realy not doing anything today." Alex replied, she could tell she wasn't looking forward to this dinner thing, but she had to act kind, and nice.

" Okay, how about six? At the Labrinth on 5th Maple Drive? Would that be okay?" She asked.

" That's sounds great." Alex forced a smile on her face.

" Great! Well, I can't wait to see you there!' Ingrid replied.

" Yeah, it sounds .... great." Alex paused.

" Okay see you later, bye." Ingrid replied, smiling was still evident in her voice.

Alex said her goodbye and flipped her phone shut. She looked at the little alarm clock that was sitting on top of the television, 2 hours unitll she would be at dinner. Alex layed back in the bed, laying out a big heavy sigh as she looked up at the celing. She realy didn't want to go to dinner, she wasn't in the mood. Which was odd for her, she was usually the type of person who loved getting to know someone, and chatting, but just not today, not now.

She continued to look up at the ceiling, studying the details of it as she thought about what was going to happen tonight ... then it occured to her: this would be the perfect time to apologize to Carla and Ingrid for her behavior. Alex knew from what Cyd said to her earlier, that she would have to apologize, but she never knew when, until now.

Alex slowly rose herself from the bed, she let out another sigh from her lips, making her cheeks plump out. She looked around the room, seeing as it was Sebastien's she noticed how neat it was. She sat there in silence, she couldn't help but thank back to that night when Sebastien had heart her terribly... how she wished that it never had happened, cause ever since then she was alone. Alex looked around the empty room, the room proving to her that she was alone, not even the birds outside her window could prove her wrong, it was just dead silence all around.

She could feel tears start to prick into her eyes as images of her crying in the rain came to play in her head, how she felt so useless and stupid. She then remembered the day when Sebastien came to her apartment, the way he touched her, the way he felt against her, it all just felt so right. She placed her fingers on the side of her neck as she recalled the day that he placed those very lips of hers on her neck, on the very same spot of where her fingers were.

Alex stood up and wiped the tears away from her eyes, she felt so dumb, crying over a man like this. All of this was so long ago, why was it still having it's affect on her? She ran her hands through her shirt as she grabbed her phone from the bed and turned the knob to the door. She sighed as she stepped out of the apartment, still not believing that she was in Sebastien's.

" Sorry Sebastien, that was very rude ... I should have turned my phone off." She replied as she entered in the kitchen once more, seeing he was still in the same spot as she left him.

" That's okay, Alex ... you didn't know anyone would call you." He gave her a reasurring smile.

" Listen ... I have to be at dinner with a couple of friends around six, so I won't be here." Alex replied uneasily as she rubbed her hand at the back of her neck. " Is that okay?"

" Of course, you will just have to think of it as your place as well." He smiled at her with warm eyes, as he stood up and placed the glasses in the sink.

" Well, you know that's not true." Alex laughed nervously, surprised at his comment. " It's your place, not mine."

" How about our place?" Sebastien turned to look at her from the sink. " Can we call it our place?"

Alex didn't say anything as she shifted her eyes towards the white, tyled kitchen floor. She was not sure of how to respond to Sebastien's comment, and worst of all, she wasn't sure how to react around him. He acts as if nothing happened, and they had been friends for a long time. It seemed like he wasn't even broken hearted by anything that has happened.

" Alex, can I ask you a question?"

Alex looked up to see Sebastien standing right over her, she must have been so lost in her own thoughts, that she didn't see him approach her.

" Uh ... sure." She paused, she still didn't know how to react around this man.

" Why are you so nervouse around me?" He asked softly, lowering his head a little closer to hers.

" It's been a long time, Sebastien." She replied shifting her feet as she took his glance from him to the floor again.

Sebastien paused as he looked at her, she was right it has been a while... what was he doing? He was acting like everything was okay, when it clearly wasn't, not for her at least.

" Yes, you're right ... it has been a long time." He replied sadly as he took a step back, giving her space after realizing of what he was doing. " I'm sorry."

" Thank you, Sebastien." She gave a half gentle smile as her eyes reached his.

The two of them locked eyes as they just stood there. Sebastien felt like holding her right then and there. Her eyes were still the same, he wanted to fix it, and make it all better. He knew that she was hurt by him, and he wanted to show her it was all a mistake, and then ... maybe she would take him back.

Alex entered the restaurant, running her hands down on the dress she decided to wear that night. The dress wasn't anything fancy, she knew this dinner date wasn't going to be that important, but she still wanted to look nice. She simply decided to wear a blue v-neck dress, the kind that just stopped just above her knees, showing off her legs in her blue matched heels.

She looked around to see a man standing at the front desk with a small little booklet that would be holding the 'list' for people, and she knew that she had found the right person. She exhaled, pushed her hands against her dress one more time before making her way towards the man in the white and black suit.

" May I help you miss?" The man asked once she had planted herself right infront of him. The man had a very thick accent of french, making Alex giggle in her head a little ... it reminded her of Sebastien.

" I have a dinner date with two other ladies." She replied, holding her purse tightly in her grip as it layed on her shoulder.

" And your name?" He asked as he flipped open the little black booklet, revealing names that had been written down in an orderly fashion.

" Alexandria Buhler." She replied as she shifted her eyes towards the paper, wondering if her name was truly on the list or not.

" Ah, Miss. Buhler." The man smiled as he finally came across her name. " You are with the party Miss Carla Green and Miss Ingrid Aguilar?"

" Yes, sir." She replied.

" Right this way." He smiled towards her, his brown eyes looking into hers as he led her the way through people, down the hall, and into the big room of dining.

Alex tried to feast her eyes on the room before her, there was indeed a reason why it was called the "Labrinth", it was big! Her eyes traced over the marron painted walls, with matching carpet, tables and booths as she continued to follow the man, trying to have her heels keep up the pace with him.

" Ah Alex, you made it." Ingrid replied once Alex had reached their location. She stood and smiled at Alex, letting her head and eyes trace her whole, entire body. " You look beautiful."

" Thank you." Alex replied quietly as she could feel herself blushing.

Alex took a quick glance at Ingrid, noticing her dress and she knew Ingrid realy couldn't mean her compliment. Ingrid looked ravishing in a strapless red dress that flowed just the middle of her thighs, showing how lean and built they were. She indeed had some nice legs to show off, especially in such nice hills that she was wearing that night.

" I will leave you ladies to your menus." The man smiled at all three of them before leaving.

" Of course you know Carla, from the meeting." Ingrid smiled as she turned towards Carla, hinting for her to stand up.

" Oh yes, it's nice to meet you again." Alex smiled, in response to Carla's standing.

Alex took a look at Carla as she stood up, she indeed looked beautiful as well. Even though she was wearing a skirt instead, the white skirt was indeed showing the roundness of her behind, and the lovely legs that she had as well. And of course the outfit looked perfect with her red t-shirt and a nice black bealt to hug her small, middle area, showing off every nice curve she had. Alex could feel herself becoming jealouse again.

" Nice to meet you too." Carla smiled as she reached for Alex's hand, shaking it gently.

" Well, we should sit down and have a look at these menus." Ingrid smiled as she placed her hands underneith her while she sat down in her seat, making sure her dress doesn't crinkle from underneith.
Alex smiled as she sat in the seat infront of, trying to take this situation as best as possible.

" So Alex, where are you from?" Carla asked as she opened her menu.

" I'm from New York." She smiled as she looked across at Carla.

" Ah, we needed someone from the states." Ingrid smiled as she took a sip of her wine before opening her menu. " I'm from Spain."

" And I'm from Portugal." Carla added as she looked across at Alex.

" Oh, that's nice ... must be strange to be here in Paris." Alex replied as she looked around the room they were in. " I mean it's so different from New York, that's for sure."

" Yes, it truly is ... and Spain as well." Ingrid smiled as she looked down into her menu.

The dinner went well, Alex didn't experience any embarrassment or awkwardness as she thought she would, she actualy quite enjoyed the ladies. They were very kind to her, asking all about her and trying to get to know her. It was then Alex would feel horrible, she was judging them by their beauty, and not who they truly were. After the both Ingrid and Carla would get to know Alex, Alex would then ask both of them question and try to get to know them as well, making everybody feel comfortable and important.

No sooner did they eat all of their food on their plates, and Alex had found herself completely relaxed, and comfortable with the ladies. She was happy to know that they were all trying to be friends, and get to know eachother.

The waitor had brought them the bill, and they all stared at eachother, wondering who was going to offer to pay. After a few seconds of silence, Ingrid decided to pay for the food since it was her idea in the first place to have dinner with the girls. Alex sat there they made small chit chat, while Ingrid wrote out a check, waiting for the waitor to come and recieve the money. Then Alex remember that she still had to apologize the them, and tell them how sorry she was for earlier, and how rude she acted.

" Listen girls ... I have to say something, and I am quite frankly a little embarrassed." Alex replied as she sat up straight in her chair.

" What is it?" Ingrid asked, looking and sounding a bit concerned.

" Well, I just want to apologize to you." She then took her glance from Ingrid to Carla. " To both of you, I was rude earlier in the interview in Simon's office, and I feel realy bad."

" Wait, what are you talking about?" Carla asked confused.

" I mean," Alex paused as she shifted in her seat, feeling herself become uncomfortable again. " when I said that I could take pictures by myself ... that was rude, and I'm sorry."

" Oh, that." Ingrid replied as she layed back in her seat.

" That's okay, Alex." Carla replied, swating her hand in the air.

" Oh, thank you for understanding." Alex smiled as she lifted the wine glass to her lips, letting the liquid slip slowly into her mouth.

" Yeah, I just thought you had a thing for Sebastien which is why I thought you said that." Ingrid replied, before sipping her wine.

Alex chocked on her wine once she heard the words escape into the room. She coughed a couple of times before taking a napkin and dabbing it to the side of her mouth, whiping all access liquid off her skin.

" Excuse me?" Alex cleared her throat with raised eyebrows, her eyes studying Ingrid's figure.

" Oh, you don't?" Ingrid asked, after sitting her glass on the table.

" I ... I ... uh...." She studdered but then was interupted.

" Well, I wouldn't blame you if you did... have you seen him?" Carla chuckled.

" Uh .... no, I have seen him ... but not in that particular way ... I don't think." Alex replied, as if thinking outloud to herself.

" Well, my point is if you don't want to take pictures of him ... I will." Ingrid smiled evily as she grabbed her purse from the floor.

" Same here." Carla smiled towards Alex, raising her wine glass in the air before taking the last sip of it.


Alex lazily made her way down the hallway and towards Sebastien's room number. What a dinner that was, she was happy that she had apologized to both Carla and Ingrid, but now she had embarrassed herself. Now both ladies think she has a thing for Sebastien. Alex knew that deep down she still loved him, but was she making it that obviouse to people? This was something she didn't want to expose.
She ran her fingers through her hair, pushing the strands out of her face as she slid the key through the door, making a recognizable green lite appear on the lock. She lazily pushed the door open, she was tired and just wanted to go to her bed .... or his bed.

Alex looked around the place, he was no where to be found. She went to the living room, he wasn't sleeping on the couch like he said he would. She looked at the clock on the wall, it was only 10 so he couldn't possibly be in bed, especially on a Friday night. She made herself walk into the kitchen, seeing if there was a note or something to explain that he wasn't there, but there was nothing. She shrugged as she made herself towards the bedroom she would be sleeping in, she was too tired and just wanted to go to sleep.

Just as Alex entered the bedroom, she soon realized that she hadn't used the bathroom all day, and thought it would be a good idea before she would go to bed. She placed her purse on the bed, before crossing in the hallway, and opening the bathroom door across from the bedroom.

Hot steam hit her face as she entered the little room, see that the lights in the room were on through the thick clouds. She adjusted her eyes into the steam, trying to figure what was going on when her brain finally registered and she realized that Sebastien was taking a shower ... or so she thought. The steam cleared infront of her, and there standing was a naked Sebastien, with a towel in hand. He must have sensed her in the room, and looked up to see her face completely red.

" Alex?" He asked, trying to adjust his eyes to the steam as well.

" Oh my god! I'm so, so sorry." She replied, feeling completely embarrassed, but still unable to take her eyes off the figure before her. " I just had to use the restroom, but I can see you're busy."

" Oh, uh .... just one second." Sebastien replied as he quickly turned his back on her, wrapping the towel around him. He knew it was too late, but he still didn't want to expose himself to her ... that is ... not yet. He then turned to face her again. " I just needed to take a shower, here let me get out so you can use it."

" No, it's fine ... it can wait." She replied, she was still unable to take her eyes off of his well built skin. She watched as the water slowly dripped down over his chest, then further down until it had reached his loosly wrapped towel, soaking in the cotton. " Um ... I will just be in the bedroom."

Sebastien couldn't help but smile, and chuckle to himself, he knew exactly what she was thinking. He knew that she was liking what she was seeing, and he couldn't help but feel good.

" Okay, I will let you know when I am done." Sebastien smiled, pushing his wet bangs back through his fingers.

Alex nodded silently as she stepped back, opened the door and slowly closed it. She placed one hand on her mouth, her eyes widened after closing the door infront of her. She had just seen Sebastien naked, she couldn't help but feel embarrassed. She felt her face grow completely red as she slowly made her way back to the bedroom, closing the door silently behind her.

Alex sat on the bed, trying to take her mind off of Sebastien's .... parts by watching a little television, but she knew it would be no good, he was still in her mind and she was still re playing what had just happened over and over again in her head. She had changed into her pj bottoms, and a spaghetti strap top while she waited for him, she figured it was late and that it would probably be for the best to change into something more comfortable. Sebastien had finaly greeted her through the door, and Alex could finally go and finish her "business" in the bathroom.

She sat there, leaning against the pillows with her knees raised as she continued to watch the flashing pictures on the screen, constantly glancing at the door. She had no idea if Sebastien was going to wish her goodnight or not, but yet again, why would he?

She ran her hands through the strands through her hair as she continued to look at the television. She glanced down at her hands for a moment, bringing her hands from the strands of her hair, her palms facing up. She could see the scared ingraved inside her palms ... all from that night. She traced the scar on one of her hands with her index finger ... half smiling as she remembered back to that night. He had helped her out so much, what made him decide to do what he did? She chuckled to herself and smiled as her eyes continued to study her damaged palm, that night was one that she loved, and one that she will always remember.

Alex haden't realized that she was to into her thoughts. She nearly jumped when she heard a knock on the door.

" Come in." She replied, almost shakely still the jump having the effect on her heart.
She could feel herself smiling as she saw a familiar hand being placed on the side of the door as it opened.

" Can I come in?" Sebastien asked as he cracked open the door, pearing his head through the opening of the door.

" Sure Sebastien, it's your room." Alex replied, as she straightened herself on the bed.

" I thought I would bring you some wine before you went to bed." He smiled as he walked in, carrying two glasses, filled with the red liquid.

Alex smiled as she saw the liquid gently swaying inside the glass as Sebastien walked towards her.

" You truly know me." She smiled up at him as she retrieved the glass from his hand. " Thank you."
Sebastien smiled down at her, as he handed her the glass. He was glad that she was able to keep a good smile on her after the little incident earlier.

" Is it okay if I sit here with you? Or would you like me to leave?" Sebastien asked carefully, he realy was unsure of how Alex was feeling around him.

" Of course Sebastien." Alex replied, surprised of how the tone came in her voice as she patted the spot on the bed next to her. " God, you ask me like it's my house." She giggled.

" Well, I'm just trying to make you comfortable." Sebastien replied as he walked on around the other side of the bed, his glass in hand, sitting next to her.

Alex sipped her wine as Sebastien sat next to her, she felt her insides start to turn as she could smell the cologn on him. This has the closest she had been with him ever since that day, the day he went to her house. She could still feel his touch everytime she thought back to that night, be this was reality now, he truly was sitting next to her. Her heart raced, she had no idea what they should talk about during the two of them sitting there.... and on a bed of all places!

" So are you excited about work?" Sebastien asked, as if reading her mind.

" Uh, yes ... I truly am." Alex smiled as she pulled the glass away from her lips. " It's a job I've been wanting to do in a while."

" Yeah, I remember your photographs." Sebastien nodded as he turned his eyes towards his wine glass below him.

" You've seen my pictures?" Alex asked as she looked at him.

" Yeah, when..." He stopped, he wasn't sure if she should bring anything up from that moment in time or not. " From that night of our first date.... I saw them on the counter."

" Oh yes, I remember now." Alex nodded as she took her glance from him to the television.

" Among other things."

Alex nodded slowly as she continued to look at the television screen, she wasn't sure what Sebastien was trying to get at.

" I can tell you other things that I remember from that night, Alexandria." Sebastien replied softly as he looked at her, placing his wine glass on the night stand next to him.

Alex could nearly feel her heart stop, it was the first time he called her Alexandria ever since that day. He only called her that when they dated, and only when they were getting along ... something was coming. She looked at him, she could feel herself coming tense, she didn't know what he had planned or what he was gonig to say.

" You're wearing the same pj's as that night .... the very same ones." He replied, almost sadly as he scanned his eyes quickly over her then back up to her eyes.

Alex swallowed hard as she continued to look at him, she knew he was right, she just never realized.

" I remember these beauties." He replied as he placed her hands in his, wrapping them around hers. " Do you remember, cherie?"

" Yes, Sebastien." She replied quietly, she could feel tears build in her eyes as she looked at him, she still didn't know what he was doing. She continued to look at him as she saw him place his lips ontop of her hand, holding the kiss for a few seconds.

" I remember these lips, these very lips." He replied, almost tearfully as he placed his thumb over her bottom lip. " I even remember what they taste like." He whispered into her ear, his lips just centemeters from her lobe.

Alex closed her eyes as she felt the heat of Sebastien's breath against her ears, she was having the same feeling come back to her from the last time she saw him, the same feeling when he went to her house. She could have easily just kissed him right there on the spot, but, she knew it was wrong, and she would only be hurting herself if she were to do so.

" It's not the same anymore, Sebastien." She finally replied quietly through her rapid heart beat. " It's been 6 months."

" I know, I know." He replied taking his eyes away from hers as he released his hands from hers. He then met his eyes with hers again, smiling gently. " But, I will never forget." He cupped his hand underneith her cheek.

Alex just looked at him, feeling a single tear tickle her skin as it fell downard towards Sebastien's palm.

" It will get better in time cherie, just give it enough." He smiled gently into her eyes, as he wiped the tear away with his thumb. " Goodnight Alexandria." He said before pressing his lips against her forehead. He soon grabbed his glass from the nightstand, and headed out the door, closing it gently behind him.

Alex felt more tears stream down her face as she stared towards the door way, letting all of Sebastien's words soak into her. She pressed her plams against her forehead as the tears began to flow again, she just wanted him back again.

Sebastien had a hard time sleeping that night, especially with the girl he loved was in the next room to him. The look that she gave him had concerned him, and he couldn't get it out of his mind ever since. That look struck his heart, he for sure knew what she was deeply saying, even when her words were quite the opposite. That look was telling him that she wanted to be loved again, and he knew that the look was only for him. She wanted to be loved by him, she still had feelings for him.

It was then when his mind had finaly settled, he had finally found a comfortable spot on his couch when he heard screaming coming from the bedroom. Since his mind had just fallen asleep, he was unsure if it was just a dream, or if there realy was screaming in his place. Although the screaming was not very loud, it was enough for him to hear it, and for him to stir.

His eyes fluttered as his mind became more concious, he started to wake up. He groaned, his eyebrows furrowed as he turned his head towards down the hall, wondering if the screaming was truly just a dream. He layed there, his eyes staring down the hallways into the darkness, waiting for his confusement to be more clear.

He quickly sat up once the screaming continued, realizing that it was a females voice, and it could only be one person. He pushed his blanket off of him, and quickly made himself down the hallway, almost stumbling on his own feet in the process.

He cracked open the door, and peared his eyes into the room. He fixated his eyes towards the bed, as the light from the moon peaked through the curtians, outlinging Alex's sleeping body, or once was sleeping. He opened the door, as he continue to hear her scream and figit in her sleep, she was having a nightmare.

Sebastien quickly closed the door behind him as he walked towards the bed, leaning infront of her and running his hands over her face. He could feel the sweat pouring from her glands as he traced his fingertips from her cheek to her shoulder, lighlty shaking her to awaken. He called her name a few times before her blue eyes shot wide, fixing on Sebastien's.

" You were having a nightmare." Sebastien replied, once he noticed Alex's eyes looking at him.

" Oh my god Sebastien." She sat up, her knees raised as she breathed heavely. Her dream still having effect on her.

" It's okay, it's over now." He rubbed his hand over her back as he crawled on the other side of the bed, trying to make her feel comfortable.

" Oh Sebastien, it was so strange." She said tearfully as she wrapped her arms around him, hugging him tightly.

" It's okay cherie, I'm here." He replied softly as he wrapped his arms around her.

He placed his lips ontop of her head as he breathed in the sent of her skin, he missed holding her close to him. He continued to rub her back as his arms were still wrapped around her, and hers wrapped around him.

" I'm sorry Sebastien, did I wake you? Was I loud?" She asked as she looked up at him, seeing his eyes in the light of the moon.

" I was already awake." He replied as he pulled strands of hair away from her face, feeling her cold sweat upon her face.

" Oh, I feel foolish. I'm sorry." She replied embarrassingly.

" It's okay, cherie. If you need anything please let me know." He replied kissing her forhead.

Alex looked up at him, she wanted to ask, but was afraid of what he would think of her.

" Well, there is one thing." She replied, shifting her eyes downward.

" Yes?"

" Can you stay here with me? I don't want to be alone, not after that." She looked in his eyes.

" You want that?"

" Yes."

" Of course cherie, I don't mind." He replied as he placed his arms around her as she rested her head on his shoulders.

She wrapped her arms around him tightly as he continued to hold her, she could smell a brief of his cologn on his neck, and she missed it. She missed holding him, she missed having his arms around her, she wanted him back so badly. She soaked in his sent as she held him there for a moment, not wanting to let go.

" Here just lay down, and I won't leave your side." Sebastien replied gently as he pulled away slowly, pulling her pillow closer to her.

Alex nodded as she rested on her side, resting her head against the pillow, watching as Sebastien layed on his side, looking at Alex. She smiled at him as her eyes connected with his, it's been so long since she truly looked into them.

" Thank you." She replied quietly, almost in a whisper.

Sebastien smiled at her as placed his hand around her cheek, drawing the fallen bangs away.

" I don't want you to have any more nightmares." He replied.

" Don't worry I won't, it helps when someone is with me ... that's why I asked you."

" It's no problem cherie, I'm just surprised you asked me."

" Why Sebastien?" Alex asked, her eyebrows beginning to furrow.

" Well, you know, after all we have been through." Sebastien replied, shrugging his shoulders. " I only want what's best for you."

" Just stay here with me, just tonight." She replied, almost begging as she rubbed her hand up and down his arm. " I won't ask you for anything else."

" Of course, Alex. That's why I'm laying next to you." He smiled as he chuckled.

Sebastien looked at her as she smiled, there was that look again in her eyes. Her eyes were sparkling again, he missed that sparkle so much. His eyes scanned her face, not wanting to miss every detail that was infront of him, he could never have this chance again. Her hair, her eyebrows, her cheeks, nose, and her lips. He stared a little longer at her lips, how he remembered so well how they tasted and how he would give anything to place his agianst hers again.

Alex could feel his eyes tracing over her, and she didn't know why, but she couldn't help but do it herself. She missed him so much, she wanted to be held once more, but didn't know if it would be right or not. The fact of him laying next to her, was making her so happy, she just wanted this moment to last.

" Sebastien, I have something to tell you." Alex replied as she looked back into his eyes again.

" What is it?" Sebastien asked, his voice sounding concerned.

" I ... it's just that." Alex paused she just couldn't do it, she didn't have the guts, or the will power.

" Yes?" Sebastien asked, hope was sounding evident in his voice.

" Thank you, for staying with me." She replied, almost relecutantly. Ashamed that she couldn't say what she wanted to.

" You're welcome." Sebastien smiled. " Now why don't you close your eyes I will see you in the morning."

" How will I know you will stay here? What if you get up and leave once I'm asleep?" Alex asked.

" Here." Sebastien replied softly as he placed his hand ontop and inside of hers, intertwining their fingers together. " That way if I move, you will can feel me leave."

" Okay." Alex replied, slightly smiling.

" I'm not going anywhere. I promise." Sebastien said gently, looking into her eyes.

Alex smiled as she looked up at him, how great he was to her. This moment made her forget all about what had happened, all her troubles were going away, all of this felt so good, she didn't want this moment to ever go away.

Alex soon drifted to sleep right after looking into Sebastien's eyes, right after he smiled at her with such kindess, right after he placed his hand into hers, right after she for the first time felt like she was loved again.

The morning sun peaked through the buildings and shone on the side walk as everyone stood outside, waiting for everyone to be ready with the equipment. The oranges, pinks, and blues filled the clear sky as everyone hustled to get everything ready for the photo shoot. Alex, Ingrid, and Carla sat on a stair case of an old building waiting patiently for everyone to get done so they can do their jobs. It was Monday, and already everything was in a rush. Alex and her two other photographers were chatting as they continued to wait, they knew today would be a hectic day, it would be the week where the recordings would start, and the shots would be taken.

Alex would catch herself wondering where Sebastien was as she would sit there and wait, thinking of how this photo taking thing was going to work. Was she going to take shots of all four? Then Ingrid and Carla would? Or would be something different? Whatever the case, Alex couldn't wait to see Sebastien again. The night that he had stayed with her was the most wonderful night she had ever experienced. Sebastien did keep his promise, and when she woke up the next morning, he was still laying there next to her, slightly snoring in his own sleep, with there hands still clasped together. Alex had to admit that she had never felt more rested, and she was happy that she could wake up next to him.

Alex thought about the dream she had that night, it wasn't a nightmare, nore a fairytail dream. It was something strange that she couldn't get out of her mind and it was something she had to think about over and over again.

She closed her eyes as she slightly tilted her head downward, trying to remember every detail of the dream she had that night, trying to make sense of it... and what it exactly meant....

She was reading a favorite magazing of hers on her own bed, in her own home once and a while glancing at the tv that was flickering with it's glare, birghtening up the room that night. She placed her magazine to the side of the bed and yawned, she was extremely tired, and depressed. Her and Sebastien had just broken up, he was the best thing that ever happened to her and she still had all of this news to soak into her head.

She reached lazily for the remote and turned the flicking television off, it had been a long night and she needed to get some sleep. Alex reached over and placed the remote on her nightstand, rolling over to her side afterwards, her hand undernieth her pillow. The moon brightly lit her broad figure and her face as she looked out the window, and onto the bright star. Tears streamed down her face, she was alone, she never wanted to be alone, and she now was. She exhaled deeply and closed her eyes as she tried to get as much sleep as possible.

She kept her eyes closed, even though she couldn't sleep, it was the best thing she could do at the moment. She layed on the bed in her sadness as she soon felt two broadly built arms wrap around her from behind. She shook slighlty as she felt someones lips touch her bare shoulder.

" I missed you so much." She smiled, feeling herself starting to relax.

" I've missed you too baby."

" It's been so long since someone had held me this close." She could feel herself tear up with joy as his arms became tighter around her.

" I'm always holding you baby. No matter if you can see me or not. I will always be on myside of the bed." He replied, placing his lips on the back of her neck.

" You should start showing yourself more, it hurts to be lonely." She replied.

" You're not lonely baby." He replied. " There is someone, you just have to give him a chance."

" And who would that be?" She replied, slightly shifting her head to the side to look at him.

" I think you know who." He chuckled.

" If you haven't known, he cheated on me. That's all there is too it." Alex replied, her tone sounding a little irritated.

" Oh baby, do you think that Sebastien would truly do something like that?" He said softly, lightly kissing her bare shoulder again.

" I don't know, people can be surprising sometimes." Alex shrugged, lightly shaking at his touch.

" Will you take my advice just once?" He asked, knowing how her attitude was, he wouldn't let her say anymore. " Give him a chance baby, I promise you, if you do, you won't be dissapointed."

" How do you know for sure. You're the only man who has treated me right." She replied tearfully.

" Just trust me baby, okay?" He replied softly, placing his lips on the back of her neck. " I know you still love him."

" Please." She stiffled a chuckle. " You're the only man that I truly love."

" Well, I can understand that." He smiled. " But you love him, and it's okay ... you need someone."

" And what makes you think I love him?"

" You're eyes." He brought his lips to her ear, whispering softly the words. " You're eyes don't lie."

" What?" She asked, confused. " What do you mean?"

" I think it's time for you to sleep baby, it's been a long night for you." He smiled, placing his chin lightly on her bare shoulder.

" Wait, tell me what you mean."

" You will soon find out." He smiled again. " Now go to sleep baby."

" Will you stay here with me? Just tonight?" Alex asked, almost not wanting him to let her go.

" I'm always here baby. Holding you everynight." He whispered in her ear, his voice so gentle. " Good night baby. Remember that I love you."

"I love you too, Brian."