Someone’s There To Hold You

“I see you two are getting cozy,” Jack murmured with a grin, hands on hips. Curled up against Nate’s side, I stuck my tongue out at her.

“Bite me, hateful hag,” I said softly, turning my eyes slantingly to Jack, before trailing the tip of my finger down Nate’s stomach, biting my lip as I looked up at him through my lashes.

This was the same situation we'd been in for the past three days. I'd be curled up against Nate on the bed, talking or...erm, doing something of that sort, Jack would walk in, and Nate would flip her off.

“Seriously, though. Why is it you can't seem to keep it in your pants? We're in a hospital. Besides, sex involves moving around, and you're not allowed to do that until tomorrow,” Jack replied slyly with a grin. She winked at me, and my face flushed bright red. I was freakin' embarrassed!

“Not if Sam's on top,” Nate suggested, patting my hip as he leaned in and nipped my earlobe.

Correction; now I'm utterly mortified.

Jack burst out laughing, and turned to face the window frame, using it to support her weight as she continued to laugh.

“Nate!” I squealed as he squeezed my hip. I bit down on my lower, somehow hoping that it would suppress my embarrassment. Yeah; it didn't.

In the two days that Nate had been in the hospital, he'd been more affectionate towards me than I'd ever seen him towards anyone, at least in public. Every moment that he got a chance to, he'd press a kiss to my lips, or to my jaw, or even my temple. Or he'd whisper words into my ear – and then he'd kiss me. I'd managed to somehow persuaded the nurses to let me stay after visiting hours, but I always had to leave before midnight.

“What?” he asked innocently, nuzzling my neck gently. He nipped the skin of my neck and I let out a yelp in surprise. I bit down on my lip so hard I tasted the metallic tang of blood rush on my tongue.

“You two done now?” Jack asked, her eyes still on the window.

“If I said no, would you go away?”

“No, why would I?” Jack asked, turning around to look at Nate as if he were stupid for even asking the question. He froze as he was caught nuzzling my neck. He reminded me of a kid with his hand caught in the cookie jar.

My cookie jar, to be exact.

...

That didn't come out right.

“Because I'm busy, what do you think?” he growled lightly into my neck, making a shiver run up my spine.

“Stop it!” I hissed quietly to Nate, who just moved away from my neck and just rolled his eyes at my little outburst.

“You're so weird sometimes,” he muttered before turning his attention back to Jack. “What do you want, exactly? You ruined something good, so you better have a bloody good reason.”

“Pfft. As if you were gonna get laid. We're in a hospital, dumbass,” she teased, eying Nate and I, curled up on the bed. “You know, you're lucky she's so small or you'd never be able to fit both of you on that thing.”

I pouted, sticking my lower lip out.

“Are you mocking my height?”

“Possibly,” Jack said with a grin. My mouth dropped open. “Anyways, Ethan and Deanna are heading out for some coffee, and are going to Wabora's for some lunch. You coming?”

Now, I was really torn between this. Wabora was my absolute favorite restaurant, being the only actual Japanese place in town. The only problem was that it was extremely expensive, so I rarely got to go.

However, whenever Ethan and Deanna went out, they always let me tag along and paid for my part. I honestly felt bad about it, but then again, I always paid them back by doing chores around the house that were often neglected by Kate or Alex.

But, then there was Nate, whom I was currently laying on top of. I mean, yes, I did leave the hospital to shower and sleep, but that was about it. I just got a hold of him, and I didn't really intend on leaving him anytime soon.

“Well, erm, I'm not sure...” I trailed off, biting on my lip to think of the decision. God! Where was an Eight Ball when you needed one?

Jack laughed again. “Sam, you can stay you know. I'll bring you back some sushi and some cheesecake, for you, brother o' mine.”

Nate frowned at that. “Don't call me that, Jacklynn.”

Jack huffed. “You're such a bitch sometimes.” Nate rolled his eyes again, and tightened his grip on my waist.

“You can go, Sam,” he mumbled softly, using one hand to tip my face up to his. He ran the pad of his thumb against my bottom lip and all the air in my lungs came out in a whoosh.

When I managed to find my breath, I finally responded. “But, I...”

“Shush,” he whispered soft, pressing a feather light kiss to my lips. Well, that shut me up. “You've been in this hospital for almost three days, and even though you're not saying anything, I know you're totally creeped out by hospitals. So, go. Eat, have funv – but bring me back cake.”

I grinned widely and cupped his face with my hands. The slight prick of his stubble teased my hands.

Moving up, I pressed my lips to his own.

And, of course, that's where he took control.

His hand slipped up from my waist into my hair, tangling into the sun bleached locks, twisting them around in his hands as he tipped my head back and deepened the kiss. His tongue slipped into my mouth, and I felt the familiar press of his barbell against my own tongue.

I barely stifled a groan when he bit down on my lip – again – and I did the same, kissing him back with all the passion in me.

To be truthful, I don't think that there will ever be a time where I'd tire of kissing Nate. Or, actually, being with Nate. He was so calming, and I don't know what it is about him that attracts me to him.

It was just the way he was. I'm sure that even if he didn't look the way he does (and, boy, is he sexy as hell), I'd be attracted to him.

“Hey, Jack, do you know where Ka- WOW!”

Thanks for ruining the moment, Tyler.

Nate sighed and pulled away from me, glaring hard at both Jack and Tyler. “What is it with you idiots interrupting me?”

“Hey!” Tyler snapped, “We're not idiots! Besides, I need to find Kate and Trevor.”

“Why?” I asked, slowly and reluctantly untangling myself from Nate.

“Well, Kate was supposed to be watching Josh, but she asked me to look after him while she went and got coffee,” he explained, tossing his brown hair out of his eyes.

“And the problem...?” Nate asked impatiently, tightening his hold on me. I just gave him and look, but he ignored it. Again, I attempted to get away from him, but he held on even tighter.

“That was over two hours ago. Now, I know that Kate's slow, but she can't be that slow,” he muttered, sulking a little bit as he did. I smiled and shook my head. Tyler was the most gay straight person I'd ever had the pleasure of meeting.

“Well, why do you need to fin Trevor too?” Jack questioned, her brows drawing in confusion.

“Have you not noticed that where Trevor is, Kate happens to be, too? There like magnets. Or rabbits.”

“Wait, rabbits?”

“Sam, ever heard the term fuck like jac-”

“Okay, then!” Jack shouted, punching Tyler in the shoulder. “And I think they took Kate's car to go to Tim Hortons.”

“Oh, yeah? When?”

Jack blinked. “Two hours ago?” she replied meekly, shrugging her shoulders.

“Gah! No fair!” Tyler cried out, shaking his closed fist to the roof. Over dramatic much? “Why do thou hat me so fuckin' much?!”

So, in essence, Tyler was shouting obscurities to the Heaven's, while us three stared blankly at him.

“Uhm, Ty?” I called out slowly.

“Huh?”

“Just stop. Like, before God smites you,” Jack said, shaking her head. Tyler crossed his arms and pouted. “Whatever. Anyways, are we going or not? I'm like, craving some yummy raw fishies.”

Tyler frowned. “Okay, I'm not even that weird.”

“Again, whatever.” Jack paused. “If you're supposed to be looking after Josh...where is he?”

Tyler cocked his head to the side, a serious look overcoming his face. His eyes snapped open and he jumped up, heading out the door. “Oh, shit!”

Nate grinned. “Idiot lost Deanna's baby...this'll end well."

I slapped Nate's chest with the back of my hand. "Ass."

"Oh, just shut up and go already, will you? I know you're dying to, so don't pretend."

I raised my eyebrow and gave Nate a look. "Are you trying to rid yourself of me?"

He rolled his eyes again, and touched the tip of my nose with his finger. "I love you - God only knows why, but I do. But you love stuffing your face with seaweed, so I'll let you go - you just owe me when we get back."

I smirked at him. "When we get to the apartment, you'll owe me, so much more."

Jack choked. On what? I'm not really sure.

When we got back from Wabora (I had eaten so much I felt bloated), Jack and I headed straight for Nate's room.

"So...are you going to sleep with him?" Jack asked coyly, grinning slyly at me from lowered lashes. Even with her brother in the hospital, she managed to look amazing. I, on the other hand, looked like the cat had eaten me, puked me up and then dragged me in.

"Jack!" I gasped in surprise. "What kind of question is that?"

"A valid one?" she laughed, shaking her head, causing her dyed hair to slip a little from it's elastic.

"You're so abrupt about these thin-"

"Ms. Hunter?"

"Huh?" I breathed out, both Jack and I turning around to face the person to address Jack. As we faced a middle aged woman where a lab coat, Jacxk gasped.

"Dr. Keller!" she greeted in surprise, glancing over at me to as she bit down on her lip, a flustered look coming over her.

I wasn't stupid. Dr. Keller was the doctor that had looken over Deanna when she was pregnant with Josh.

"Isn't your appointment tomorrow?" Keller asked softly, looking between Jack and I.

"Uhm, no. See, my brother's here for the past two days...there was an accident. Dr. Keller, this is my brother's fiancee, Sam."

And with that, I knew what Jack and the others had been trying to hide.

Jack was pregnant - with Lee's children.

A/N This chapter wasn't actually supposed to be this...but I decided that Sam needed to know what was up with everyone.

Anyways, hope everyone enjoyed this chapter, because the next one will be up in a week. Hopefully, becuase life's been kicking my ass lately.

I'm actually really pleased with how this story is turning out. I thought it'd suck majorly, because I'm not really good with sequels. What's everyone's opinion? I'm going to go back after I'm done with this story and do the same thing I'm doing to CTC. And I'll probably do that with Untouched.

Anyways, everyone have a great week!

Luv's and surprising-news,

Jilli