For The First Time

For Kaekoa

By Angie

"Are you ready yet?!?" JC yelled through the bedroom door.
Kaekoa whipped open the door, "Yes! And don't yell at me either! The only reason I'm doing this is because you're my best friend. I'm DOING YOU A FAVOR! I can back out of this benefit thing very easily, so DON'T RUSH ME! Got it?"
"Yeah, I'm sorry. I just don't want the guys teasing me for being late when I'm the one usually reminding them to be on time."
"Whatever, let's go!" Kaekoa pushed past him and hurried down the hall.

*~*~*

"JC, I don't ever want to hear you lecture us on punctuality again!" Joey teased as JC and Kaekoa walked up to the group.
"Hey! I was ready on time but someone had to repeatedly check her hair and makeup before we could leave." He shot Kaekoa a look. She rolled her eyes at his comment.
"Anyway, Kae come here and give me a hug," Justin said. He embraced in a warm hug.
"You look great," he said to her.
She smile at him, "Thanks." She cast her eyes to the ground. "At least somebody noticed," she added under her breath.
"What?" Justin asked.
"Nothing."

*~*~*~*

"I'm going to get a drink, I'll be back," JC said as he stood up from the table.
"I'll come with you," Justin said as he followed him to the bar.

"So," Lance said as he took the seat next to Kae, "What's up with you and JC tonight?"
"Nothing!" she snapped.
"Ok, ease up killer, I was just asking," Lance said putting his hands in the air.
Kae frowned," I'm sorry Lance. He just gets to me, you know?" Lance smiled. It was glitteringly obvious to everyone but those two how much they actually cared for each other. "What was that smart ass little smile for?" she asked defensively.
"Forget it," he said grabbing her hand, "let's dance."

"Why is she acting like such a bitch tonight?" JC said as he and Justin stood at the bar.
"What?!?" She's not being a bitch at all!" Justin said.
"I'm calling her a bitch but she's just ---not being very pleasant," JC responded. "She's had an attitude all damn night."
"I think her actions are totally justifiable," Justin said.
"Justifiable? Is that your big word of the day?"
"Shut up."
"So, what do you mean anyway?"
"We let's see…When you went to pick her up, all you probably did was bitch and moan about how late you gonna be and how she need to hurry up. Am I right?"
JC frowned, "Yeah."
"And you didn't even take the time to tell her how great she looked or to thank her for coming with your sorry ass, did you?"
"No."
"And--"
"Ok Justin. I get your point, but she still doesn't have to give EVERYONE an attitude." JC defended.
Justin motioned to the dance floor where Lance and Kaekoa were dancing. "It looks like you are the only one receiving an attitude."

*~*~*~*

"Can I cut in?" JC asked as he tapped Lance on the shoulder. Lance looked to Kae for approval. She nodded her head and JC took Lance's place. They danced in total silence for a couple minutes, neither speaking. JC stopped swaying, "Look, I'm sorry, ok?" he said, sounding slightly frustrated.
"Yeah, that was convincing." She said sarcastically.
JC took a deep calming breath before continuing. His tone was softer and more sincere. "Kae, I'm sorry."
"For what JC? Do you even know what you're apologizing for?"
"I'm apologizing for being a jerk tonight. I just hate getting all prettied up in a tux and running late and everything. And I know that's no excuse. But I really am sorry."
"It's ok, I wasn't exactly being totally pleasant tonight either."
"See, that's what I said," he joked. Kae giggled. They began to dance again. Neither of them said anything as they moved back and forth. She could feel his breath upon her skin. Everytime she took a breath she inhaled the scent of his cologne.
"You know, I never told you that you look really great tonight," JC said quietly in her ear.
"You can quit sucking up now JC, you already apologized," she said.
He drew his head back so he could look her in the eye. "I mean it Kae, you look beautiful." His voice was soft and sincere.
Kae's face turned a light crimson color as she cast her eyes to the floor. "Um, thanks," she said quietly.
"Wait a minute, what is this? Are you blushing? Could it be?" he teased, "Is Kae blushing?"
"Song's over," she said as quickly exited the floor. JC watched her as she swiftly moved back to the table. Something was going with her, he just didn't know what.

*~*~*~*

"I'll be back in a minute," Kae said, excusing herself from the table.
"Justin," JC said pulling him aside, "Do you know if something's up with Kae?"
Justin laughed to himself. He was the only person who knew how much Kee loved JC. He also knew that she would never tell, not unless JC made the first move.
"Hello? Justin? Can you help me out here?"
"JC, how do you feel about Kae?" he asked, a serious expression on his face.
"What do you mean?"
"Do you love her?" Justin asked bluntly.
"Of course I love her. She's my best friend, you know that."
"That's not what I meant."

*~*~*~ *

A soft knock was heard on the door. "Kae?" a strong masculine voice called from the door.
"Justin! This is the WOMEN"S bathroom, What are you doing?!?"
"Is anybody else in there?"
"No."
Justin came walking in the Lady's room.
"What are you doing? See, the rule is that if you have a penis, you're not allowed in here. See how that works?"
"Kaekoa," he said a serious expression on his face.
"Uh-oh, what's wrong? You used my full name," she said worried.
"First off, you have to promise not to totally kill me.
"What did you do?" she asked, started to get extremely anxious.
"You have to promise."
"Justin!"
"Ok," he began, "well see… I was ---umm- talking to JC just now ---and, well ---you remember how you told me before that you had feelings for JC and that you were --um--in love with him? Well --I--uh--I kinda told him."
"Justin!" Kae exploded. Her face was white as a ghost and she looked like she was about to faint. Justin saw this and moved swiftly to her side. He placed a hand on her shoulder, but she quickly pushed him off.
"Don't ----just don't."
"Kae--" he said softly.
"How could you do this?" she said her eyes brimming with tears. "I don't believe you! You may have just cost me my best friend."
Justin watched as she turned and ran from the restroom, sobbing.

JC turned around to see Kae running through the room, tears rolling down her cheeks. "Kae!" he called after her, but she kept running. He instantly ran after her.

Kae pushed open the door. The fresh air stung her tear-stained cheeks. She looked up and down the streets. She made a quick decision of which was to go and headed down the sidewalk. She hastily wiped away her tears. "KAE! KAE!" JC yelled as he came bursting through the doors. She heard his voice but continued walking, refusing to turn around. "Kae!" JC grabbed her arm and spun her around. "Would you stop walking?" She looked up into his aquamarine eyes. That was a mistake. Now she was crying even harder.
"Kae," he said quietly.
"She hastily wiped her tears way. "JC ---you don't have to do this. I know you're 'Mr. Do and Say the right thing,' but I know that Justin told you everything and I know that you probably hate me now and ---" "Why would I hate you? I could never hate you," he said sincerely. "I was --well surprised and ---"
"JC," Kae cut him off. "I just want--"
"Kae, would you quit interrupting me and let me say what I have to say?"
"I'm listening."
Now that he ha the chance to speak without being interrupted, he couldn't find the words. He opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out.
Kae spoke softly," I know that you're not sure what you want to do, so I'll just go."

He grabbed her and she stopped in her tracks. "See, now that's where you're wrong. I do know what I want to do." Before she could protest, he pressed his full sensual lips to hers. He cupped her face in his hands as they kissed. Shocked by his actions, she pulled back, slightly aghast. She looked in his eyes, searching for some sort of answer to what was going on. A soft smile played on his lips as he gently stroked her face with the back of his hand. "I have loved you for so long," he whispered.
"What?" she muttered in shock.
"I fell in love with you the first night we met. I loved you for so long but I thought that nothing would ever come of it. I thought that you would never love me."
"Why didn't you ever tell me this?' she smiled.
"Well, after awhile I kind of gave up hope. I locked all my feelings inside. I never told anyone. Not Justin., Lance. No one."
He quit talking as they simply stared into each other's eyes. She smiled at him. It was as if her life just figured out how to get good. He took her hand in his and intertwined their fingers. "C'mon. Let's go back inside."

Once inside, JC let her to the dance floor as a new song began to fill the air. He placed his hands on her hips as he pulled her body to his.

**Are those your eyes, is that your smile,
I've been lookin at you forever
But I never saw you before
Are these your hands holdin' mine
Now I wonder how I could of been so blind

For the first time I am looking in your eyes
For the first time I'm seein' who you are
I can't believe how much I see
When you're lookin back at me
Now I understand why love is.......
Love is.....for the first time....**

She wrapped her arms around his neck as he smiled down at her.

****Can this be real, can this be true
Am I the person I was this morning
And are you the same you
It's all so strange how can it be
All along this love was right in front of me

For the first time I am looking in your eyes
For the first time I'm seein who you are
I can't believe how much I see
When you're lookin back at me
Now I understand why love is.......
Love is.....for the first time.....**

Neither could believe this was real. It was finally happeing.

**Such a long time ago
I had given up on findin' this emotion..ever again
But you're here with me now
Yes I've found you some how
And I'VE never been so sure

And for the first time I am looking in your eyes
For the first time I'm seein' who you are
Can't believe how much I see
When you're lookin back at me
Now I understand why love is.......
Love is.....for the first time.....**

"What?" he asked as she giggled.
"I was just thinking about the fact that two hours ago we were yelling at each other."
He just laughed. "Well, not anymore," he whispered as he took her and in his and pulled it to his chest.
"I feel bad now," Kae said.
JC looked at her, trying to figure out what she meant. She saw the perplexed look on his face and began to explain.
"I totally bitched Justin out earlier. And now, I have him to thank for all this."

"Did I hear my name?" Justin said as he stood next to the couple.
JC and Kae looked at Justin, who had a smug grin on his face. They looked back at each other and laughed.
"Nope," they said simultaneously.
"I could have swore that I heard something similar to the phrase 'Thank You' and my name in the same sentence."
"No you didn't," JC joked.
"FINE! I see how you people are…..No, I'm just joking. Carry on…" he said as he walked away.

*~*~*~*

"Hey Justin!" Chris called after him. "What's going on with Kae and JC?"
Justin looked to the dance floor and looked back to Chris smiling.
"Well, I think they finally realized what we've known all along. They were meant to be together."
Chris turned to look at them. "Yeah, they were definitely meant to be together."

*~*~*~*

"Tell me something…" JC said.
"Tell you what?" Kae asked confused.
"Tell me that we have not spent the last couple of years apart because we were both to scared to admit that we wanted to be together."
Kae let a soft sigh escape her. "Unfortunately. "
"Promise me that from now on we'll always be up-front and honest with each other. No matter what," he said as he stared deep into her eyes.
"I promise."
They continued dancing, their eyes never leaving each other's. JC cupped her chin and raised it slightly. "I love you. I love you so much," he whispered. Tears again filled her eyes. But this time, they were tears of joy. Never had she thought that she would hear those words come from his lips, his heart.
"I love you too. God, do I love you."
Once again, he placed his lips upon hers.
"I'm so glad to hear you say that," she said as the kiss ended.
"Well, you're going to hear it again and again and again and again and again…."

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The End

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