Let's meet .

Leo got to his apartment and kicked his boots off. He had a headache from all his thinking. He took some aspirin and threw himself on his couch. Bain had given him Gwen's new number and he looked at his phone for a while before calling her.

He waited for a few seconds before hanging up. He closed his eyes and sighed. What was wrong with him ? He was worried , disgusted and angry at the same time. Just the thought of Gwen in that man's arms made his mouth sour. He called again and waited patiently this time.

When Gwen was done with the water , her body had cooled down.

" Want to dance again? " Alec placed his hand on her shoulder and let it slide down her arm at snail pace. It was like he was drawing on her skin and he felt her shudder.

Gwen's eyes widened. She couldn't go through that again just yet. She was already wet from one dance...She avoided Alec's eyes and noticed her phone ring.

" I have to take this." Thank God...this call came at the right time! She didn't know who was calling but she placed that phone to her ear anxiously.

" Hello."

There was silence on the other side of the line for a while and Gwen felt like she knew who it was.

" Leo ? " Gwen wasn't sure it was him but she hoped it was.

" Gwen. "

His voice soothed her soul. She hadn't spoken to him or seen him in a while and they'd ended on a bad note.

" Did you think you could get rid of me that fast , Prudence ? " He teased her. He knew she hated her middle name.

Gwen felt teary and she looked up at the ceiling to keep her tears in. Alec saw how Leo had an effect on her. He didn't like it but he understood that they went way back and they cared for each other so he gave her space and ordered a drink . Gwen saw him move a little bit further and she was touched by his understanding.

" Bain told me what happened. Are you okay ? "

" Yeah , just some minor injuries."

" That jerk got what he deserved." Leo sounded happy.

" What happened to him? Was he caught ? " Gwen was curious about what happened to that asshole.

" He was...taken care of. He's dead. " Leo simply stated it.

Gwen knew Bain wouldn't let him live. She wasn't surprised .

" I want to see you. " Gwen needed to be face to face with him. She nearly died and Leo came to mind. He was an important part of her life.

Leo was surprised. She'd taken the words out his mouth. He was proud of their connection.

" How about we talk over lunch tomorrow? " This was a good chance for them to bridge the small gap that was forcing it's way into their relationship.

" Okay. Send me the details and I'll be there. " Gwen was happy , she had a beaming smile on her face.

" No need. I'll pick you up. Send me your address tomorrow. "

They spoke for a while and Gwen's laughter made Alec wonder what they were talking about that could be so funny. He was jealous but he wanted to respect Gwen's friendship yet every time she laughed , he wanted to snatch that phone away. He sighed at himself for his thoughts. It was quite obvious that guy had feelings for her. He saw it the first time they met. That jerk !

" I'm done talking. " Gwen came to where he was but he didn't seem to notice her. He was thinking... thinking hard.

Alec was completely zoned out when he cold soft lips brushed against his. Gwen had her hand on his shoulder and the other on his chest. She took his upper lip into her mouth then his lower lip and as she did this , she took her time and Alec struggled to keep calm. She intentionally avoided entering his mouth and her kiss was heaven like. Alec was seated on a bar stool . He pulled Gwen between his thighs and held the back of her head. He couldn't wait anymore, he dove into her mouth and kissed the air out of her. His hand held hers and he realized how cold she was. He pulled away and took her hands in his.

Gwen was catching her breath and she wondered why Alec broke the kiss. He held her hands in his and gently blew warm air from his mouth on hers then she realized that she was cold when he warmed her. He paid so much attention to her and noticed things even she didn't notice about herself.

" I'm sorry I rushed you here and left your coat in the car. " He rubbed her hands with care.

" Alec..."

He looked up at her. Her eyes were teary and they shone like beads.

" Why are you crying? " He wiped a tear from her cheek and she held his hand and brought it to her lips.

" You're too good for me..." She kissed his palm tenderly. " I love you Alec."

Alec could've sworn his heart jumped to his throat when she said that. She'd said it before but the first time was just out of the heat of the moment. Now she meant for him to know it. He smirked when he remembered what she'd put him through. Pay back time!

He cleared his throat and looked at her dead in the eyes.

" It's good to know. Thank you. "

"..."