Jason and Carly had reached pretty far but not all the way.It started to rain
and they stopped climbing.The little bit of mountaint side they could walk on
they did and found a small cave on the other side.They thanked god for their
luck and walked in.As they entered they were safe from any bears or bats
nothing creepy was in the cave surprisingly.Carly built a fire which took
Jason by surprise.Jason laughed once she was done,"Where did you learn to
that?"

Carly smiled at him,"I once had a boyfriend that was a former boyscout he
taught me when we went pn this camping trip with some friends and he
taught me how."

"Your boyfriend?"Jason rose a brow,"How old were you?"

"Sixteen.I was just begining to date.And I could have sworn he was the one
you know.Get this I was talking about marraige with him at sixteen years
old.I thought the world of him."Carly giggled.

"Marraige?"Jason grinned.

Carly's smile faded,"Do you ever remember things like that?"She inquired.

"Not really.I never get a lot flashbacks.It's like disappeared.Sometimes I
wish I could."Jason confessed.

"I'm sorry that you don't have those kind of memories."Carly scooted closer
to Jason.

Jason liked that they were so close together.She was so close that he could
hear her soft breathing,"It's weird all the good or nice memories seem to be
of you and Michael."

"And Robin?"Carly made a sad puppy dog like look.

"You.I can talk to you about everything and you share things with me.I just
have a lot of good memories of you."Jason turned to her.

His sweet look towards her made her cheeks grow rosey red,"What
happened to Michael?"

"He's still there."Jason replied.

Carly nodded,"Good."

Jason rubbed his hands together,"You know I almost lost you today."

Carly slightly smiled,"Big deal."

"It is."Jason's words made Carly look at him half thanking him and half
shocked,"Carly,if I lost you.I don't know what I'd do."

"Really?"Carly was still trying to let it sink in.

"Yeah.It seems like I can't even remember a time when we weren't friends or
close.I can't imagine what life would be without you."Jason let all these
feelings out and he didn't even know that he had.

"Jason,"Carly wiped a tear away before Jason could catch it,"You don't
know how much that means to me."

"Carly,I know I yelled at you for boarding that plane and for trying to save
me but,"He turned to her placed his hands on her face,"I don't know any
other person who would do such a thing-just for me.I don't think even Robin
would or could do that."

Carly tried to look away because of her tears that began to fall but Jason
wouldn't let her he just held her face so he could look into her eyes,"Jason--"

Jason cut her off,"I don't want to lose you,Carly.Ever."

"Jason,if I can help it you'll never lose me."Carly vowed.

After said those final words Jason couldn't help himself anymore.He pulled
Carly's face to his and kissed her with everything he had.Carly was taken
back by his kiss.She felt like she was in heaven.She didn't do anything but
accept the kiss.She was so surprised that her arms laid freely by her
sides.She just used her mouth to respond.Jason pulled away a little just
enough to say,"I love you,Carly."And he began to kiss her again before she
respond.Finally,Carly managed to push him away,"Jason."She let out a small
laugh,"I don't think this is such a good idea.You don't love me.You love
Robin.It's just this atmosphere and this situation it's getting to your
head,"Jason continued to look at her with longing eyes,"Jason,your just
letting it get to your head."

"No,Carly,that's not true."Jason protested.

"It's not?"Carly would love to believe that what he was saying to her was
true.

"No,I love you,Carly.I do.I almost lost you and it made me realize my life
wouldn't be the same without you.I can't live without you and I don't want
too."Jason said and began to gently kiss her neck.

"This isn't what you want."Carly whispered.

"Yes it is."Jason looked at Carly,"I want you,Carly."Jason kissed her on the
lips again.They slowly drifted to the floor.Carly kept trying to stop but Jason
wasn't making it easy.As the kissing grew more passionate Carly found it
harder to resist and just gave in.
 

The next day Carly woke up naked in Jason's arms.He had nothing but his
coat covering them both.Carly put her hand over her mouth as she
gasped.She had let Jason win her over.She started to get dressed and felt so
stupid.She started to sob as she slipped on her last article of clothing.She
thought that as Jason woke up he'd be apologizing and calling last night a
horrible mistake.She couldn't take it.She stepped out of the small cave and
looked up to see a little more to go before they reached the top.Maybe it
was stupid but she had to get her sadness,anger,and frustration so she began
to climb.She felt a lot stronger than yesterday but also a lot sore.She climbed
the rocks and never looked back.Last night was last night and nothing
more.As she reached the top of the mountain her emotions changed she had
done it and as she looked around at the island she didn't see any real sign of
other people.She sat down and looked up at the sky waiting.
 

Jason felt his arm and not around Carly.He opened his eyes
quickly,"Carly!"He called out but no reply.He got dressed and exited the
cave.He looked above him and below him.He didn't want to think she'd
fallen so he begin to climb upward.He pulled himself up and saw Carly.She
had her legs over the edge and laid down.Her eyes were closed.Jason breath
a sigh of relief and Carly heard.She sat up quickly and she looked hurt as
soon as she saw him.Jason didn't know what was wrong,"Carly,what is it?"

Carly turned away trying not to let him see she was crying,"I just was anxious
to get up and so I left."

Jason could tell something was bothering her,"Carly,if this is about last
night..."

"I don't want you to start telling me how much you regret it or how much you
didn't expect or want that to happen."Jason sat next to her and saw her
tears,"I don't want to know.I'd rather you ignore me."

Jason kissed her cheek,"I don't regret last night.I wanted to make love to
you last night and when I did I was so happy.I just wish you wanted to make
love to me."

"I did.I do.I just.I don't think you love me."

"I do love you,Carly.You just don't understand how much."Jason kissed her
on the lips not denying anything that happened last night.

"I love you too,Jason."Carly said and rubbed her nose next to his.

"I don't lose you I said and I don't plan to.Not now or ever."Jason softly
spoke into her ear.

"I don't want to lose you,either."

"Carly,we came up her with no food or anything."Jason brought up paniced
in a way.

"We better hope help comes soon."Carly added and they held hands feeling
a little dizzy.Carly then held onto Jason,"Jason,I don't feel too good."

"I know me neither."Jason said feeling the same way.They laid down trying
to stop from feeling so bad.They feel asleep again wrapping their arms
around each other.

Jason's opened his eyes and he looked around.He was in a white room with
one window.Their were a few vases with flowers and he was in a bed.He
then immediately thought about Carly.Bobbie walked into his room,"Hi!"

"Carly?Where's Carly?"Jason asked.

"She's fine,Jason.She's a little weak but she's fine."Bobbie told him.

"I want to see her."Jason demanded.

"Ok,Jason.Just a mintue."Bobbie went to grab a wheelchair for him and
insisted that he let her bring him to Carly's room.Jason would do anything to
Carly so he let her bring to Carly.Bobbie wheeled him around a few corners
and a two doors down.Carly was still asleep and she looked
peaceful.Bobbie sat Jason next to Carly.Bobbie couldn't believe how Jason
was acting instead of asking about Robin or Michael he wanted to know
about Carly.He was really worried.Jason stroked Carly's hair and was
careful not to show too much affection towards Carly.Bobbie knew just by
the way he was acting something happened on that island.Bobbie
sighed,"Jason,I have to leave for awhile but I'll be later."

Jason nodded but didn't even acknowledge her leaving.When Bobbie left the
room Carly started to show signs of movement and then popped right
up.She was confused when she looked around her and then saw Jason in a
wheelchair,"Oh my god,are you ok?"

Jason smiled,"I'm fine,Carly."

"Michael?"Carly asked.

"I don't know."Jason replied.

"Well,somebody must have said something when you came here."

"I just had to get to you."Jason took her hand,"Are you ok?"

"Yeah,I just need to know about my baby."Carly laughed,"I'll be fine then."

"He's fine.He's at home with Robin."Justus said from the doorway,"I
managed to give her temporary cutody while you were gone."

"Thank you,Justus."Jason grinned.

"It's my job.Also you guys should be released sometime today."Justus had
also arranged that.

Carly looked at Jason's expression when Justus brought up Robin.Jason
seemed pleased to here her name.Carly took her hand away at the thought
of being a replacement,"What are you going to tell Robin?"

"I don't know."Jason shrugged.

"Are you even going to tell her?"Carly questioned.

"I don't know,Carly."Jason answered.

"I told you it wasn't what you wanted."Carly wiped her face with her hand.

"Carly,I will do something soon--"Jason was stopped by Carly.

Carly cut him off,"Just get out.Please.Ok I don't want to argue about this
right now."

"Ok,Carly."Jason wheeled himself out and Carly pulled her covers around
her tightly.

Carly knew this would happen.
 

That same day Jason and Carly went home.Robin anixously waited their
arrival.Justus had to go in Jason's place for the dangerous meeting.Justus had
settled everything with now bloodshed.Bobbie was also there.Carly and
Jason walked in.Robin and Jason's eyes met and she ran to him.Carly
walked over to her mom.Jason looked over Robin's shoulder at Carly and
Carly looked over Bobbie's shoulder at him.Carly gave him a pain face and
Jason mouthed I'm sorry.Carly laughed.Bobbie pulled away with tears in her
eyes,"What's so funny?"

"I'm just so happy to see you."Carly covered and hugged Bobbie again.

Robin didn't let go of Jason for even a second.Jason and Carly continued to
look at each other.They both felt the ache in their hearts.Was the island just
one romantic getaway or not?

The End

Will Carly and Jason ever let the feelings that had showed themselves
on the island out or will they ignore it?Something unexpected will make
them decide.Find out what happens in Aftershock.(Soon to be out.)