Business partners

"I am trying to make you feel more on fire. I burn for you. Its so deep inside my heart I cant let it go. I just want to make you happy and give you pleasure. You're so sweet and kind to me all the time. Accepting even my crazy secretary. *he said it wrong* Aya." That name made her jealousy and possessive nature for her lover stronger. It drove her to make him see that she was the only girl in the world.

"You haa meanie. If you keep burning me hmmmmm up like this I might just snap." she warmed as his hand grip her cheeks. She didn't expect him to grab her butt and pull her hard against him. She also didn't expect his tongue to swirl hers or his lips to seal hers.

They shared the heated wet kiss for a little longer before Jessica breaks the kiss between them, panting against his lips. He looked a little dazed now and she didn't seem to mind it at all. They didn't say a word to each other before looking up at him showing a little smile. "However; you know I'll never let her take you from me. You are mine mister Robertson and I'll do what it takes to keep it that way."

"Are you starting to sound jealous right now my dear? Their is no need to. You know I'm always yours." he was about to kiss her again but Jessica moves back with her fingers pressed against his lips gently to stop him. He raised one eye brow to see her tilting her head to the left looking into his eyes.

"I know but...that also includes me punishing you too. Everytime you say her name, it's like I have to punish you for it." she didn't get why but she didn't let it get to her. Jessica only gets off his lap carefully to leave him sitting on the ground while fixing up her shirt. Cale started sitting up about to hold her but Jess stops him looking back at him.

"Oh come on now my dear. Surely you wouldn't-"

"Until you know you are mine and till she knows that too completely, I'm going to be punishing you for a while. I can handle my own for now but teasing and a little fun might be tricky for you so I hope you behave yourself.." she said quietly showing a smirk before starting to walk off to do something else since Justin and Aya were still busy with the work. Cale was the only one in the living room but he only shook his head and sighed, feeling the heat leaving him and he knew it left her too. Maybe saying Aya's name was a curse when around her but it did leave a idea of what possible things could happen now. Shaking his head, he goes to do something else for the rest of the morning.

Later that afternoon, Jessica was in the room reading some new notes given to her from Justin that texted her three hours ago. He seems to have found more data that is very useful for the merging of the companies and even more information about some new history found from other companies that's been trying to do some investigating. She didn't understand how in the world things were like that but that leaves her pondering about some things.

"*Typing and writing some things down while eating some big strawberries* Hmmmm....." They didn't add us due to old notes but maybe their was more Justin will send later (That being explained in his text) about more older accounts that might have been locked. She  even was trying to think of some new names before presenting them to Cale later on. However, she hasn't seen him in the hours she's worked so he could be out taking a walk or napping. That or working on his side too in his room. Or..speaking to Aya once more that made her stop and look at the notes.

To be honest, Aya did look pretty amazing but it's shocking guys haven't tried hitting on her yet. Seems she liked the wild kind of men. Her eyes only shut closed trying to not let jealously get the best of her but she wonders if Brandon really wanted to be with her. Even if she's not like Aya and hasn't worked with him longer that she has...was it possible? She shook her head but kept on working to let it slide for now.

It wasn't much longer before her decision began to backfire. Leaving it half finished made her wonder what he was going to do to her. She didn't let it bother her pushing it away but it keeps popping up. He was grumbling to himself in a self affecting tone cursing himself for making her jealous. Aya didn't do anything and he never chose her ever. He wanted Jess and he guessed she didn't believe he loved her. He worked to stay quiet until she forgave him. He spent most time working in silence and she begins to miss his voice.

He decided if she was punish8ng him for something that was not existent he denied her his voice. He didn't get close like before trying to give her space and wouldn't making the situation worse. It wasn't the way to solve it but she needed time to cool down and think things with a clear head. He didn't have to think about anything except with she said and make sure he stayed in her boundaries.

He began to fear they would only ever be friends and that seemed to rip his heart out every day.

However, they would have to meet up with one another to speak about the new names they came up with by themselves. Cale and Jessica was sitting at the table looking at the notes they had for the few hours. Both having equal amounts on a list but they just see they were not good. Her list were alright but it didn't fit well with either one. Cale told her his own list as well but they didn't fit either. Even putting them together seems like it was not working either because they just didn't click.

"Well..*Slams papers on table* That didn't do shit. None of these names fit with each other and it just seems they are only getting worse. I can't understand how finding a name can be this annoying and hard. It shouldn't be!" he grumbled that Jess looks up at him then away as she was looking more silent about the thought.

"Then we'll have to keep thinking about them till we come up with something that's all. I'm sure we will think of something because it's just a name." she grumbles back not noticing Cale was looking at her.

"Is their something wrong? Do you have something to say?"

"...No. No I don't."

"Really? No words? I figure you would have something of an idea but no? That isn't helping us in the slightest." she said but Cale lets out a sigh looking down at the table. Now she wishes to speak to him even if their ideas are not as helpful.

"And you blame me for that. I figure you were able to think of anything since you were the smart one."

"Excuse you? You're blaming me on something about this deal and you figure it's my fault? Oh, I'm sure your Secretary can think of something better than me can she?" she grumbles as Cale looked towards her. Was she serious?

"What does this have to do with her?"

"I don't know Cale. Are you positive that you are her are not-"

"We aren't, Jessica and you know that. We are not together by any means....what makes you think we are?" before she could get her word out, the cell phone rings to show it was indeed her calling him for some update.

"What is it Aya?"

"Are you fucking serious?! Why is she calling right now?!" she said raising her voice but Cale held a hand up still speaking with Aya.

'Hey, I was just checking up on you and miss Swallow's information about the name. We got more data for you if you guys wish to check it out.'

"*Sighs* Yeah, fine sure just send it through my e-mail."

'Uhh sure. Are you alright Cale? You seem a little upset about some-'

"I'm not! Just send the paperwork and I'll get to it later!"

'You sound cute when you are mad but sure.'

"Not. Now." He hissed mad.

"Aww c'mon you're no fun. You know I always have a little time to joke around and poke fun at you. It never bothered you from what you told me the last time so....what's stopping me now hmm? I'm just having a little fun..." Aya said and finally he blew up.

"SHUT UP!! THINGS WERE GOING SO WELL TILL YOU KEPT PLAYING GAMES LIKE IT'S NOTHING!!! DO YOU KNOW HOW JEALOUS SHE IS BECAUSE OF YOUR GAMES? THIS IS THE LAST TIME AYA AND A WARNING: INTERFERE WITH MY BUSINESS PARTNERS FEELINGS AGAIN AND I SWEAR TO GOD I WILL TERMINATE YOUR EMPLOYMENT!!!" He panted and the ringing silence was broken by the static his voice caused in the line. Jess's ears even hurt a little. She heard everything felt that his anger was all directed at Aya. And it seems she had ruined other chances but he stopped it now with her. He picked her for sure. That explosion was him putting his foot down on the issue between him and Aya.

what he didn't know was it also shattered her doubt in him. He was practically useless with micro managing she did all that and it supported his company. Without Aya, Jessica realized his company would crumble and he would destroy his company to keep her feelings happy.

'Oh...Okay um......hmmm, I think my ears are bleeding....are they bleeding? Yep...yep they are...okay then boss. Whatever you say... now that I know the situation I'll give you 3 days to "find a name" *her voice was exaggerated* and I'll call back. Though, when I do I don't expect to be yelled at for doing my job. See you later sir...."

She was right and he apologized before she hung up.

Ooc: seems you are stressed. I want to hear about it.

ooc:......I had...a Long...rough monday...it's annoying to talk about..

bic:

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"....................."

Their was silence in the room while not looking at one another. Cale only sets the cell phone down but his hand started to shake. He never lost his temper like that against anyone, not even Aya. True, that was harsh but he just wanted the whole thing to stop. She knew he was looking for someone in his life and he found it with Jessica. However, he wonders if this stopped everything after some time.

Honestly to Jessica, she didn't know how to respond to that after his outburst. Her eyes looking hesitant because she didn't know if any words would set him off right now. She tried to say a simple word to him but Cale stands up to turn away heading to his room to 'cool off'. That resulted in him slamming the door shut rather harshly to make her wince. She figures he needs time to cool down from that before she looks down feeling her own hands shaking now. That outburst...was scary.


Jessica was in her own room on the cell phone with Justin that gave some reports he found but she told him they will think of a name in three days. She didn't explain the outburst from Cale but he already knew due to how Aya felt after being yelled at. He figures he can do his best to help Aya feel better or calm since he wanted to work together as partners. However, he was giving advice for her to speak to her as well.

And that's what she did. She called her a few minutes later after getting off with Justin, asking if she was alright and such.

'I'm fine, Miss Swallow. You shouldn't have to worry about me if that's your concern.'

"Well, it is. I wasn't expecting him to get that angry before with you. I just....*Sighs* I don't know. Jealousy tends to make me think differently once in a while and I don't want to cause anything to happen that might result in the conjoining of the companies."

'I don't think that will cause this to break up or anything you know. Yeah, he was angry from what happened. Even from a little teasing which is still shocking. He usually would rub it off like it was nothing but since you came in..turns out he got way more angrier than I figure he would. I guess this means he's off the market for dating.'

"Listen; I'm still so sorry that he..I mean..he got angry at you because of this. I feel like it's my fault because of it. I didn't think he would lose it just like that after thinking the other way around." she looks down gripping the cell phone but she felt worried and nervous now. She didn't even hear from Cale after he left the living room and went to his own room. She did hear footsteps showing it was him going into the kitchen and getting something. Jessica then saw the fridge open and shut as he walks back holding a towel as he was going to take a show or bath.

'It's fine, Miss Swallow. I've gotten over it since he tends to have a temper but that shouldn't make you scared or anything. He'll cool off eventually. Now, I'm still hoping that you two think of a name in three days so we can keep things moving along. I hope you have a good night.'

"Y..Yeah..You too and again, I'm so sorry Aya..." she said hearing her say 'it's fine' before the line got cut. Jessica looks at her cell as she then sets it on the table. She plugs it up to charge before getting ready to get some sleep. She stood up to shut the door to her room before heading back to bed and getting under the covers. She only looks at the window seeing the sky covered in clouds before shutting her eyes to fall to sleep.

Maybe he'll feel better in the morning or in a few days. She'll leave him be for now. Meanwhile, Cale was indeed in the shower thinking about everything day. He stood under the hot water with his hair flat down thanks to it. He never expected to lose his temper like that and yet, he did. It must have been painful hearing his voice shouting at Aya and maybe scaring both her and Jessica. He never liked his temper but it could mean he was thinking less. He wanted to keep things together for the companies in hopes of fixing something.

He already washed up and clean thanks to the scrubbing with soap before going ahead and rinsing the suds off. He steps up and dries himself while heading to his room and begins dressing up for the night. However, he wasn't sleepy. His head still pounders about today and he just wasn't feeling sleepy. He felt...upset he lost it and worse he could have scared Jessica and Aya.

"............." Laying on the bed, he covers his face with his arms trying to keep calm but he guessed Jess was sleeping already for the night but he just couldn't. Thinking of the outcome today was not a good feeling but he just felt terrible now. He just hopes he didn't ruin anything because he would haven't forgiven himself because of it.

He did say sorry to Aya for three hours before she told him to calm down and stop apologizing. He had to after what happened but now he was unsure what will happen from here on out. "*Sighs* Damn it all....." he mutters under his breath but his face is now covered by his arms.

"*Sighs*........"

Ooc: i did too i understand. It will get better you dont have to talk about it but i would like to talk with you. About Anything really. We seem to have drifted apart and got busy and we don't talk as much as we used to. I miss it  

Bic: she remembered that this punishment was stressful for them and she saw the next morning he was really guilty. As she watched him she saw he wished it would have gone different and that it wasn't mad at them but himself for making Jessica jealous. Feeling all that from him melted her heart and let her take a chance with him again. After all his explosion proved he picked her.

Wasn't that enough? Maybe not. Maybe he needed to do something else. He was still worried about his punishment and wanting to make her happy. He mutters about it trying to keep his voice soft to mediate his frustration and keep it under control.

"I just wish I knew how to prove it. I'm not good at showing how i feel. If my tongue slips again I'll lose her. But she wouldn't want me to worry unless the point of the punishment is to worry. I wish I never said anything maybe she would be happy if I don't speak at all." He wasn't fully aware he could be heard and she felt her heart resonate with his words as his true feelings and he was trying to work them out in a good way.

ooc:Then you need to start speaking more here or on messenger. Things have gotten more busy between us even when I'm off I don't see you or talk to you. Same with you being off. and again, I don't want to but I get the feeling Mondays will be like that so it's no big deal. I do miss talking to ya too though friend. Just to hear how you been doing and such.

bic: He really wanted to make this work for the both of them but maybe this punishment was.....bad. A really bad idea to him going in a outburst and yelling at Aya. She wasn't expecting this to turn out this way but now she was the one feeling guilty. Looking down, Jessica had to figure something out or at least talk with him to show this has gone too far. Even to her. She didn't want this to happen. She thought it was turn out to a pleasure like game for them but it became the opposite.

'I need to fix this...and fast..'

Later that afternoon, Cale was about to fix lunch for himself to eat but as soon as he gets to the kitchen, he noticed something on the table. A plate was sitting there with a lot of hot food. The aroma lingers in the air of steak, pork chops under fresh hot rice. Cooked fished and other sea foods like shrimp. A bowl of Ramen was sitting near by with fresh lemonade. He even spots another bowl with some homemade ingredients. Where did this food come from and who made it?

He tilts his head to see something else; a letter resting on a empty plate that was addressed to him. Looking nervous, he picks up the letter and opens it. He begins to read.

Dear Mr. Robertson,

Good afternoon or good morning when you get this letter. I'm writing this to you because I figure you were still sleeping by that time or because you didn't sleep well last night. So, I figure I would make you something to eat to hope you relax for a while till I get back. I had to get some food from the close market just in case for later so I hope you understand. Either way to the point, listen: I'm so sorry about this 'punishment game' I started. I honestly thought you would get aroused from the teasing and such but..guess it didn't turn out how I hoped.

I wasn't expecting you to get angry like that or yell at your secretary Aya. I never seen you so angry before and yet..that worried me. I already apologized to Aya for the event and of how I felt from being jealous. I'm also saying this to you as well; I'm so so sorry for my behavior and I'm sorry I made you feel this way. This wasn't want I was hoping for and yet it happened. I feel so stupid for hurting you both like this that I wasn't thinking clearly. To keep it short, the punishment is done and over with. I'm not going to do that ever again to you because I don't want you to think I'm doing this to hurt you Ca-I mean Mr. Robertson. You seem like a really sweet swell guy and I hope we can work things out a lot better too. I should be back later on this afternoon with bags from the market but....I hope you enjoy the time you have before I return. And I hope you like the food I cooked for you. Someone like you should eat up and not be down with your stomach being empty. Again, I hope we can still fix that later on in some time when I come back. See you soon.

Your partner, Jessica.

".........." he looks at the letter reading it over three times but his hands only relaxed seeing she felt bad about all this. He didn't want her to feel bad. He wanted her to be happy so maybe she feels like she did something bad now. Before closing the letter, another small letter slips out to have him pick it up.

'P.S: I'm not good with expressing my feelings either so you shouldn't have to worry about it. How about we talk about it later on this after noon? Just you and me. I want to make up for everything and I'll do my best. See you later.'

Ooc: you can talk too. I will work to talk more often i had spent alnost n hohr posting and my phone hit a random button and erased it all. My head hurts because i was editing it and a long description of hiw ive been doing when it was erased. Here goes again.. im doing better. When im nkt sad i can be happy. Alot of things ive been working on are finally starting to behave the way i always wanted them to. I am getting better at my temper. I learned the type a girl i like at work is attracted to. As long as I don't ask her questions she and i seem to get along very well. Any time we seem to not be getting along she is still very nice and sweet. I want to hear everything you are up to everything that's happening nd everything you think about. This is only a very small part of what i had before.

Bic: he decided to write his own letter and leave it on the plate when he finished eating.

"Dear Jessica,

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry you. I also have trouble expressing my feelings. I made you jealous because of my careless words. I didn't mean to upset you since I was all pent up. I was doubting myself and frustrated that I was so weak and stupid to hurt your feelings that I was also punishing myself. I take people for their word because i want them to be happy and peaceful. I want to fix things because I really love you. Your plan worked but I messed it up. "

Ooc: also not Much of what i had before. I have lots of questions

ooc:Glad to see that things are going alright for you in a slow progress. Keep up the good work Bryant and what do you mean a question?

bic: Later on that afternoon, Jessica finally came back from the market with bags filled with items, food, and other small things for herself and him. She shuts the door with her foot walking along the hallway to the kitchen. Her eyes looked around to see that he indeed ate the food she left him with his personal letter resting on the plate. She decided to put the things away first while looking nervous on what it would say.

Was he angry? was he upset? The thought of what he wrote made her feeling nervous and a little afraid. He was really sweet and here she was feeling nervous of his words. She wanted to do something and yet it left her feeling more nervous. When things were all put away and done, Jessica picks up the letter and walks into the living room to read it.

She sits on a chair and turns on the light starting to read it in silence. When finishing the letter, she read it three more times to be sure got every word. So he was really like her. Both had trouble with their words. The little punish game went too far that it was hurting him in the process. She wasn't expecting such a thing to lower the letter and look down at it. Her face was shadowed by the darkness that she lets out a sigh and stood up. At least she knows now.

Jess turns to turn off the light and goes to her room to get ready for the evening. She did hear some noises in his room of a TV that tells her he's watching something. Best to not bother him right now because she didn't know what to say to him right now. She goes on to her room in silence but that was no help when she was about to open her door.

Cale opens his own bedroom door and stops seeing Jessica at her own. His eyes looks to the back of her head but he wasn't sure what to say since she found his letter. "...Hello Swallow. Seems you got home safe..I'm...*clears throat* I'm glad.."

"....Thank you. I was trying to get back quicker but I had to be sure I got everything...now that I do, we are good for now. I hope I didn't bother you when I came back.." she asked but Cale looks away to exhale his breath.

"No, you didn't bother me. Either way; I'm just happy..y..you got home safe.."

"Glad to know. Well.....I..I'll leave you be then. I might cook dinner later on for us if you got hungry again."

"Ummm sur...sure.."

She didn't say anything but was about to step into her bedroom.

"W..wait!"

She stops to slowly lift her head up not facing him. "Yes?"

"...I.....*Looks away*...c...can we talk?......" he said but Jessica looks at the letter once more before letting out a sigh to turn and face him.

"We..can....after I take a shower. Is that alright?" she said that as soon as Cale nods his head, she turns quickly to head into her room and shut the door. She must have been tired that a hot shower would help her. He didn't mind it at the least. He saw her gone and shuts his own to wait for her. For now, he just sits and watches the movie.

He definitly wasnt mad and he definily wanted to try her plan. Seeinh him showed how he felt in his letter.

Ooc: why did you change mellis name?

ooc:Lets just say I started over so she don't exist anymore

bic: He sits down waiting after a while still wondering how she was and what will happen now. However, in a couple more minutes before her shower is finished. Jessica started getting ready to leave the room after dressing and getting ready for bed later. She walks over to his bedroom before knocking on the door. She looks and waits to see him getting up and walks over to the door opening it. He saw her wearing pj's while looking silent. He moves to the side to let her walk into the room. She just looks down after some time to walk in and sits in a chair.

He did notice she was holding his letter as well in her hand while looking more quiet. Jessica begins to wait but she was seeing him shut the door and take a seat on his bed. How to start this? He wasn't sure how but he didn't want to say the wrong thing after such a while. They haven't spoken to one another in some time and it leaves him wondering just how in the world they are not at each other's throats yet. However, she waited for him to speak since she didn't want to be rude.

Ooc: Understandable....

Bic: "I'm really sorry I got mad..." was all he could say. He was really breaking up inside about this and wanted to be like before. She saw that in his face and the words in his letter showed in every movement and breath. He started it it was up to her to set things back how she wanted it before Aya called.

ooc:I'm sorry for not explaining more clearly. Yeah, that and because I already have another oc on another site with this old name so I just deleted her so show she wasn't here.  

bic: Jessica didn't say anything after a while that she looks at her lap thinking about his words. However, she wasn't sure what to say about it to be honest. All of this just makes her feel more and more out of it later on. Knowing the thought of what is happening made her think about his words. She only held his letter in her hands to think about what she could even say to him.

"It's fine...I understand you were upset and I guess I feel like I was the one that caused it. I'm so sorry for that Cale because I didn't want to cause such a thing to happen to you or anyone. I don't like that at all but..I don't know how I can make this up to you." she said muttering under her breath.

"But you didn't do anything Jess..this was not your fault." he said worried.

"I feel like it is. I never expected to become jealous like that because I'm not the kind to become jealous or anything. I feel like I should do better when it comes to that but I feel horrible that Aya got yelled at because of me. It wasn't right and..*Grips letter in her hand* I just..feel terrible."

"......................"

"I should have known better  for my behavior because if it wasn't for that, this wouldn't have happened. I should have just kept my mouth shut without upsetting you in anyway. I know Aya might be upset a little about your out burst but I feel like I caused that to happen. I just want to try some way to fix it.." she said now hugging her legs together thinking about it.

"I don't blame you for this Jessica. I don't blame you for anything...I guess both of us had a issue and now it just builds up more and more. Maybe I was wrong about it because we just.....I don't know.."

"It's fine because I don't blame you so it's fine." she didn't look at him in silence but she did accept his apology either way so it's alright now. Cale slowly looks up to her seeing Jessica just hugging her legs together with eyes shutting closed. Things felt a little off now after the whole thing but that could be because things are a bit more silent after some time. Cale just lets out a sigh while Jess checks the window seeing it was now dark.

"..Seems it's getting late...so should we head on to our rooms to bed?"

"..I..I guess so." he mutters but he wanted to be close to her or at least have her stay with him. She only seems more silent and Cale was wondering about it himself. They feel they could sleep..or not.

"Well, I hope you have a good night Cale.....and I'll see you tomorrow." she was about to leave but Cale reaches to grab her hand carefully looking to her. He didn't want her to leave yet or at least talk a little more till it was late. He wanted to still feel alright or at least in peace.

"??????"

"W..wait...Please don't go." The look on his eyes showed her he was pleading her to stay. "When we stopped we were in the middle of something. My heat from that hasn't gone down Since then..." he said softly but his gaze went back down to his lap again. He was almost afraid to ask not wanting to upset her but things are alright for now right?

"From before? What do you......" she started to get what he means but looks at the hold on her hand. He was looking a little sad now but he wanted her to know that. He was like this ever since yesterday and he wished he could still have her by his side now. Knowing the possible outcome can lead to something different. She looks away from him not sure how to respond but that leaves him thinking she was not ready again.

"Please. I don't want to be alone after all this Jessica. We just started speaking after what happened and I wish to make it up to you. I just......" he didn't say anything else but carefully pulls her towards him so he can hug her hand against his cheek. She felt warm and soft right now and that left him thinking about it later on. He wanted to be close to her again just like before without the slip ups.

"..............................."

"I don't know how you feel after all this and what has happened today Jess but..I want to fix it. Make it up to you so I can prove I'm not angry at you...since you are not angry with me. I want to make you understand and show you so please....please just stay here a little longer....I really miss being close to you."

"......Are you sure? You don't want to take a nap or rest up after what happened? I understand what you are saying but...I feel like it's just a bother you to now. I don't want to cause you any more trouble after that.....so how is that possible or alright for me to do such a thing to you....when I just..."

"I don't care Jessica. I'll find a way to make it up to you....."

"I have the same thoughts as you... i know you've had them. Locked in your room...you think I cant hear but I can. You want me as bad as i want you." He was so certain of it that he didn't hesitate to say it.

"...How do you know?" she asked looking at him but Cale looks down at his lap to sigh.

"Because I know...I have ears you know and it's not hard to not hear you from the room......You don't have to hide it from me."

Ooc: ok. That makes sense. I went through a true test of my temper. I almost lost it but i held it together. I hope things are okay with you. Its been hard for me to sleep lol

ooc:Good job. I'm proud that you are doing better with your temper. However, you should be sleeping more. It's not healthy to not sleep like that you do.

bic: She didn't say anything about it but that makes her think about his words. True, she has been thinking about him and missed being close to him. However, Jessica was looking away after some time. Her eyes adjusting to look away from his own that Cale carefully pulls her closer that he hugs her from the waist.

"......................."

"I know you do right? It's lingering in your thoughts and soon your dreams. I miss you so much Jessica because I feel the same way when it comes to you. I want nothing but your happiness when we are together. Knowing we are always closer which make it more heated. We are close now but....don't you feel that sudden urge too?"

"......*looks away* When it comes to you yeah but....."

"But you get that urge right? We need to be close because you feel the thought about it too. Don't you miss it? Don't you miss being together like this? I know you are unsure because of what happened but please..don't look at this as a bad sign....but something that shows I need to be close to you. I miss you Jess....*Nuzzles into her stomach* Please..."

"..*Sighs* Cale, listen. I know I..I mean we have been close and then the whole thing happened because of it. I didn't mean to make you feel upset about it even if that's the case. Yes..I did miss being close to you and yes, I miss being in your arms but.....I'm scared the fighting might happen again to where we argue like before and..it'll end up exploding in our faces again." she mutters quietly to him.

"........................"

"But that's not the case. I just......I'm nervous that it'll end up with another small fight again. Maybe I shouldn't risk it."

"But I want to risk it. I want to be with you Jess. I want to have you by my side forever..I miss you...I love you..I.....*Hugs her tighter* I need you Jessica. Please..I miss being close to you and holding you like this...."

She didn't say anything watching this but her fingers were running through his hair hearing all this. However, she wasn't sure how to respond to it. Knowing how things were, she was worried it will happen again due to her jealously growing because she wanted Cale to only love her and no one else. She started over thinking about it that she was looking more down to grip some of his hair. He winces a bit that she lets go quickly.

"Sorry...didn't mean to do that.." she said massaging his scalp from the sudden grip/pull. She didn't want him to feel like she hated him but she didn't want to hurt his feelings again.

"It's fine, Jessica. It's alright.." he said still nuzzling against her stomach more as she still was standing in Cale's room but she didn't know if he was going to let her go or just keep holding her. Her eyes only looks down at the top of his head before she goes to try getting him to let go but he didn't. He kept his arms where they were but she shook her head a bit.

"Am I allowed to sit down or are you going to hold me like this all night?"

"But if I let you go, you might leave." he said still holding her.

"If I get to sit down, I won't..I'll stay here with you for as long as you wish...besides, my legs are aching a little from standing up this long." she said to see him carefully let her go and watches Jessica about to take a seat on a chair and not on the bed.

"Jessica..."

"Yes?"

"You don't want to sit on the bed with me? I won't bite or anything...." he pats the empty space on the bed for her as she looks up to him then at the spot his hand was. She only sighed to go ahead and start getting up but stops.

"I don't know, Cale. I-"

"Please???" there he goes asking in that tone again that she only looks at him then down at the floor. After a while, she goes on ahead and carefully goes to sit down on the bed beside him. She looks down at her feet wearing socks but Cale looks at her feeling calm that she was finally sitting close to him. He just had to stay sane without growing more aroused than normal. Seems not having her to his side made him highly arousing in wanting her. He behaved himself though.

Maybe she wasn't sure if she could control herself. Being close to him was dangerous because of her need for him. She never said anything about it but it was there all the same. Being lost made it grow just as she expected but he lays on his side stroking her hand with his thumb while he holds it.

"..*Pulls her hand up near his lips to kiss the top* I miss you. I miss touching you, holding you, being close to you Jessica. You have no idea how happy I am right now because of you being by my side. Again, I know we started some good which changed into bad but..I'm hoping we can work it out. You can trust me on anything because I care for you. Deeply." even the way he said things was getting to her. Jess had to think about this but felt his hands holding her only one.

"Must you do this so gently? I already said I was sorry for what happened to you Cale....*Looks away* I still feel it's all my fault from what you went through so far. I even feared you would be happy with Aya because she seems to be the kind you are." she slowly removes her hand from his hold as he looked shocked hearing the words. Him and Aya?! Well, he was unsure about that and if that's the case he wasn't sure what might happen.

"Because being gentle with you is so precious right now. Even if you are sitting on the edge of the bed with just me....that shouldn't be wrong right?" he asked against her hand that she looks at him silently then away once more. What is she suppose to say about this? Knowing the chances were up and down he wished to fix it. Anything will do as long as she is happy with him. All he was worried about was keeping Jessica as close to him as possible so they can try again.

"Jess, If I wanted her.... I could have her... she would have what she wants and I would not be here with you. I know how she feels but I want you. I've never met anyone like you before..." he was stopped by her lips. She started to say something but stopped herself. Her lips parted but her voice didn't come out.

Did he mess up again? No he couldn't have. But maybe he did. No... he couldn't think that way anymore. He had to trust himself. "..I want to be near you because you make my blood burn. You make my brain reset and i forget bad things for a time. I don't want to lose you and i guess maybe...I can be jealous too." He had to let her know he didn't think he was perfect but that he understands her jealousy. He believed it came from a fear of loss.

"You...you can become jealous?" No, that didn't sound right. He didn't sound jealous; he was jealous. He was jealous of the thought he would have lost her to someone else due to how she is and how much power she's gain over time. Cale didn't want that to happen and yet in his mind he wanted no one else but her. Jessica now had no words but their were all locked up in her mind. Did he really feel this way about her? Knowing the outcome of him going with Aya then this whole merging business wouldn't have happened. She still would be working all alone while she was going on dates and helping Jessica. Even...doing naughty stuff if possible.

She closed her hands into fists thinking about it but this caught Cale's attention. So he didn't really upset her; just got her thinking about things right now. From the thought of their meeting to right now. She was just unsure how to handle all this at the same time. He felt worried about her now to reach and grab her hand again making her look down at Cale again. She could see it in his eyes; he was worried but the heat burning all through his body was showing. He did love her and only her to show that she was his everything even at a short period of time. Well, excluding small short business phone call meetings and such.

"..So..do you understand how I feel now? I'm speaking the truth and I don't want anyone else but you Jess. You are the only one I wish to have by my side...and nothing will change that." he said tightening his hold on her hand that she looks down or away from him. She hid her blush from all this but now the heat grew and burns.

It's like she was having trouble taking this all in like she was some little pup and he was some big dog or wolf trying to proclaim his love for her. 'Shit..not good. It's like I'm some Omega going into a heat and he's just sweetening me up with words and touches. Can I keep handle such a thing? Is this something I really want? I want him happy and show that I can prove that. Or...am I wrong? Is he just doing this for a merge....or am I wrong? what will I do..how can I...r...react.'

"Jessica?" he looks at her but she didn't respond looking down at her lap hiding her flushed expression.

'I don't get it. Why am I burning up? am I sick? I don't feel sick and I don't have a headache...am I........' Suddenly, she stood up looking away from him that he lets go of her hand now confused from her reactions. Did he upset her again?

"??????"

"I'm sorry...I......I don't know. I don't want to upset you or fight again. What if I'm wrong? What if you....re...really wish to have someone that is willing to be with you? It's like Aya is the true girl to be with you.....no one else. I...*hands were shaking*" he noticed this too. Her whole body was shaking, her mind grew hazy from every thought that shows in her head. What is going on? What is she thinking?!

"Jessica..." was she thinking the same? Was the jealously burning through her mind to tell her he might be happy with Aya? No, he wouldn't be because he's happy with her. She didn't say anything else but Brandon reaches for her to have Jessica walk forward.

"I'm h..heading to my room. I guess I kept you up long enough and I'm sorry Cale.....I hope you have a good night." she said about to head to the bedroom door. Cale looks seeing her leaving but he tenses up shaking from where he stood with hands closed into a fist.

'Move..move damn it. If you don't move she'll leave. Stop her....and don't let her go!'

That's when things happened so quickly but in a sudden motion. Jess got stopped suddenly in her tracks to her eyes widening in shock. Cale held her right where she stood, looking away from her to the wall. His arms was wrapped around her shoulders with his body pressed up behind her. She didn't move or couldn't right now from his hold that she was already looking more dazed than normal.

"..Don't leave...p..please...please don't l..leave me..not now..."

"*Blushing heavily looking down*"

They said nothing for a couple seconds to Cale letting her go and had her sit down on his bed beside her. He hugs her once more in his arms that she was still looking shocked being like this. He didn't want to let her go. He didn't want to upset her any longer..he only wished..to keep her close to him for as long as he can till forever. He loved her and he wishes she already knew that.

He even pulls her close to have her pressed up against his chest while running his fingers through her hair. His face buried in her shoulder to smell her skin and the lotion she had on. He didn't want anything to keep them away from one another and she still couldn't move from how he held her. Was he starting to lose it himself or was this to make sure she wouldn't leave him?

"..........."

"You really do smell like flowers up close...it's rather n..nice. Even so, I would enjoy this if you just stay here. I don't want to be alone, Jessica..."

'What is this?....his hug is really warm....*eyes close half way* It's rather soothing..a..and so nice too....I.....*feels heart beating loudly in chest*'

Here he was pouring out his heart and soul into making her happy and satisfied and she was still jealous? No. The hug was wiping that away. He wanted to be more. Those naughty things crossed her mind and his at the same time.

"If you doubt me... then test me." He said hugging her close. He wanted to prove his love and intentions to her beyond doubt.

"Prove it? Cale, you don't have to-"

"But I want to. I want to prove to you that you will be happier with me. To have someone love you forever to do whatever you wish. I'm at your mercy if you wish for me to prove it to you...I just..want you happy." he said looking silent at the ground but the hug tightens a little around her shoulders. He really was serious? He really was going to find a way to let her prove it to her? She only looks down silently again that she was feeling more unsure. She didn't want to seem like she was forcing him to do this.

"Again; you don't have to do this..you know that."

"But I want to. Please...." the hugs tightens to make her blush again before feeling more and more unsure about herself because of it. She really didn't know he was willing to go all out like this and it made her heart skip a beat blushing more heavily thanks to it. She wasn't sure why but this was something else. She really knew he was proving a point but how far would he even go for it?

"...................................."

"Please??"

"..A...are you really that serious about trying to prove it to me? Are you sure?" she asked silently that he only hugs her more to give a light response.

"Yes. Anything...." they didn't speak for a while longer before Jess looks away to look down once more reaching up with one hand to touch his arm feeling it. She didn't know how to prove it right now till she only sighed out.

".....I don't know bu..but...maybe you can....if you let me go."

"You won't run right?" he asked quietly to her but she only shook her head no. She won't run this time. She'll stay and see if their is that way to prove this to him.

"...N..No. No, I won't run...."

He trusted her and let her go. Pulling away was the last thung he wanted but he did say anything. He really was serious and he didnt feel forced. when he pulled back her heat stopped rising as fast and her own desires didnt fade. He didnt know what else to do so he waited