Chapter Ten


    JC woke up the next morning, and automatically felt her presence near him. He had shifted on his back in the middle of the night and must of brought her with him. She was sprawled out on his chest, with her arm drapped over his chest. Their legs were tangled with each other, her leg resting between his.
    JC lifted his hand brushed his knuckles against her cheek, while he remembered the kiss they shared. He didn't mean for it to happen, but he was so close to her he couldn't control his actions. It took him awhile to get to sleep last night, her closeness was a major distraction. But after waking up in her arms, it was definitely worth it. She mumbled something in her sleep, and then just snuggled closer to him. JC just smiled, kissed the top of her head and went back to sleep.
    An hour later, Angie fluttered her eyes open and let out a tired moan as she stretched arched like a cat to stretch her body. She lifted her head and was taken back at first at how close they were, but then relaxed. For some reason, she wasn't nervous or scared anymore. She rested her chin on his chest as smiled down at him as he slept.
    He had his head turned to the side and his mouth was half opened as he breathed slowly. She lifted her hand strummed her fingers through his brown hair. She remembered the way his lips had found hers in the dark, and how he was so gentle. His first kiss was filled with anger and passion. This one had just as much passion, but it was soft, and sweet. She smiled when she saw his left eye peak open. "Hey there."
    He gave her a square look. "How long have you been watching me sleep?"
    She laughed. "Not too long," she said with a wink.
    "Now, get up so we can go on her hike." She tried to get up, but he rolled her over until he had her pinned down. "JC," she laughed.
    "I changed my mind," he mumbled tiredly as he nuzzled his neck. "I don't want to go hiking."
    She shivered. "JC, you promised," she managed to say and then sucked in her breath as he captured her ear with his mouth. "No fair, you found my weakness." He chuckled as he nibbled lightly on her earlobe.
    "I'll make a deal with you," he said between kisses.
    "Oh, yeah?" she asked with a grin as she buried her fingers in his hair. "What's that?"
    "We'll go hiking," he mumbled as he nibbled on her ear again and gave it a tug. "Once you find my weakness."
    She let out a laugh and smiled when he gave her a devilish grin. "Done," she said and they both laughed as the pulled the sleeping bag over them.

    Later.....much later, Angie pulled JC out of the tent. "Come on, JC. A bargain is a bargain. Play fair now."
    He let out a frustrating groan as he wrapped his arms around her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulders. "How you managed to find my weak spot that fast, I will never know."
    She grinned as she looked up at him. "It's a gift, I guess."
    He chuckled as nuzzled her neck. "A gift that shouldn't be wasted. "Come on, Morgan, I know you want to go back in the tent."
    She shivered and was this close to giving in, but she held her ground. "Nope," she said as she twirled around to face him. "I want to go hiking with you," she said and then wrapped her arms around his neck.
    "And the sooner we go hiking, the sooner you and I get back and...."
    "And then we can go neck some more?" he asked hopefully.
    She let out a laugh and then gave him a loud smacking kiss on the lips. "If that's what you want."
    "Well, hell," he said as he grabbed her hand and pulled her. "What are we waiting for."
    She laughed. "There's your spirit," she said. "Shouldn't we bring some water?"
    He shook his head. "Nope, I don't intend on staying out too long."
    "I bet," she mumbled. "What about something to eat?"
    "I've already had my breakfast, thank you," he teased.
    "Oh, why you little..." She gave him a punch on the arm. "When did you turn into a bad boy."
    He stopped to ponder. "Let's see, you know I don't know. Maybe Joey's actions are rubbing off on me or something."
    She laughed as they made their way through a small trail through the woods. "Those boys are a bad influence on you, Joshua Scott."
    He chuckled. "Yep, sorry to say they are."
    She tugged at their joint hands, causing him to turn around and surprised him with a slow seductive kiss. "Not that I'm complaining."
    He let out a shakey sigh. "Morgan, if you want to take this hike I suggest you behave."
    She grinned as she pulled away. "I'll behave I promise."
    He gave her a wink. "Now let's get this over with."
    They continued through the woods, and didn't go far when Angie noticed a rocky slant. "Hey, JC, let's climb this."
    He walked up to it and looked up. "Are you crazy?"
    "Come on, chicken," she said as she started to climb it. "It's not steep at all and it has a nice slant."
    He looked up and shrugged. "Yeah, it looks pretty safe," he said and then began to climb up behind her. "I bet it has a killer view up top."
    "That's the best part about climbing," she grunted as she grabbed hold of a rock and pulled her self up higher. "You never know what you'll find at the top."
    JC stopped midway up and then looked down and laughed. "You know, Chris would be having a fit if he was me right now."
    "Is the whimp scared of heights?" she asked as she kept climbing.
    "Yeah," he laughed as he continued. "Terrified."
    She laughed. "Hey, we're almost at the top."
    "Thank god," JC gasped. "Man, I should be in better shape then this."
    "A lot different from dancing, eh?" she teased.
    "Listen, Morgan, it's a lot harder then it looks." "I know," she laughed. "I have to admit....you boys can dance."
    "Well, you know.....we try."

    Angie made it to the top and let out a breath. "Whew, that was work. But well worth it."
    JC reached the top and put his hands on his hips. "Wow," he said as he took in the view. "That's like...woah."
    "Pretty, isn't it?" she said as she stared at the snowy caps in the distance.
    "Very," he said as he sat on a rock. "Hey, Angie, be careful. You're a little close to the edge."
    "I'm fine," she said as she looked out on the horizon.
    "Oh, hey look at the eagle!" She exclaimed and when she took a step, she twisted her ankle. "JC!" screamed as she lost her balance and slipped over the edge.



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