Journey Online

Summary: After an intense kiss in the rain, Jason and Courtney realize they have deeper feelings for each other than they realized. With they let love conquer all or will obstacles keep them from finding true love and happiness in each other?

Chapter 1: A Moment in Time

Courtney dragged Jason away from Coleman and outside where it was pouring down rain. "What is wrong with you?" Courtney quizzed.

"I'm taking you home!" Jason ordered.

"What if you had killed Coleman? How am I supposed to feel if you go to prison because of me?"

"Look, I gave my word to protect you and I've lost my patience. I want to finish that guy!"

"You can't just burst into places and start beating people up, especially when we don't have evidence! Jason, I am afraid for you. God, look at you, you're still hurt." She puts her hands on his face.

"No, it's OK. I'm all right."

"No, I couldn't stand it if anything happened to you," Courtney said as she pulls Jason's face closer to hers ",When I saw you laying on that floor, I thought..." Courtney was cut off in mid-sentence as her and Jason indulged in a passionate kiss. She pulls away ",This...this is crazy. I...I love A.J," she stammered nervously.

"I know it won't happen again," Jason said in shock as he ruffled his wet hair.

"He's probably wondering where I am."

"OK, I'll take you home. Let's go."

"No, you have to go to the emergency room."

"I can't be near you. You have to give me your word that you're going to go to the hospital. Promise me!" Courtney said shakily.

"All right," Jason promised.

"Go now just make sure that you're OK." Courtney goes to walk away, but she brushes up against him, then turns to look at him. "You promised."

Jason went to the hospital as planned. Although, when he got there he found Carly crying. "What's wrong?"

"Sonny's leaving me. He doesn't know it yet, but he's already left me for Brenda," Carly said disgusted.

"Sonny isn't going anywhere. He loves you too much for that."

"Then how come everytime she needs him, he goes running to her?"

"I...I don't know. Listen, Carly, you can't give up now. You finally have everything you want, and you won't quit. You've never quitted the whole time I've known you, especially over whiny Brenda."

Carly simply smiled and said ",Thank you." She gave him a hug.

Jason smiled and walked off. He spotted Brenda walking down the hall, out of Jax's room. He grabbed her by the arm and ordered ",You're coming with me!" She tried to struggle away from him, but there was no use, he was too strong.

*Thanks to General Hospital for the beginning dialogue between Jason and Courtney! I DO NOT own any characters from General Hospital!*

Chapter 2: Let's Tie the Knot

"What the hell are you doing?" Brenda screamed at Jason.

"I'm sending yo away."

"What are you talking about?"

"You're ruining everyone's life, so you're going away."

"I still don't know what you're talking about!" she yelled at him.

"Ever since you've come back, you've been ripping Sonny and Carly farther apart each day! I won't let you ruin this!" he yelled back.

"I haven't done anything with Sonny and it's bad enough I have to convince Jax we're just friends because Skye is paranoid."

"I don't care what you do with Jax, but leave Sonny and his family alone," Jason threatened.

Brenda suddenly got a mischievous look on her face. "I just got the worst idea, and you're going to hate it!"

Jason looked at her with a confused, yet scared look on his face. Brenda got the hint and explained ",If you want me to leave everybody alone, then you'll marry me."

"What?! I'm not marrying you! I can't stand you!" he screamed blatantly.

"Then I guess I'll just keep getting in the way of everything," she said mockingly.

"What would we tell everybody though?"

Brenda thought for a moment then said ",Just tell them that we're in love and for support during my sickness."

Jason didn't like this idea at all. He did however know it would make his boss's life much easier. Then, Courtney popped into his head. He thought of the kiss they had shared in the rain. But he knew he could never have her because she loves A.J. This thought made tears well up in his eyes. He looked at Brenda and without enthusiasm said ",Fine. Let's go."

She shook her head and told the driver where to go. Jason just stared out the window, with thoughts of Courtney lurking in his head.

Meanwhile at A.J. and Courtney's apartment...

"Hey!" What took you so long? I was starting to get worried," A.J. said with slight concern. Courtney went over to A.J. and gave him a hug and stood in his embrace for a moment. A.J. backed up slightly and looked into her eyes. "What was that for?"

"Just for loving me," Courtney stated.

He gave her a smile and she smile back. "Are you OK?" he asked.

"Yea, I...I'm just a little shaken up about tonight. I hope Jason will be OK."

A.J. scowled when he heard his brother's name mentioned. "I'm here, so everything will be fine," he said then kissed her forehead ",Jason is tough, he can take care of himself."

Courtney gave him a small smile then said ",I'm going to bed now." A.J. nodded and she went off to bed. That night, the events of the night replayed in her head. She was frightened, but she didn't crave the embrace of A.J., but to her surprise, Jason's. The thought of being in his arms, and the feel of his lips pressed against hers, brought comfort to her. She smiled remembering how wonderful his scent was and how safe she feels with him. With that thought, she was finally able to get some sleep.

Chapter 3: The Aftermath

"Well, we did it. We just did the thing to make everybody's lives better," Brenda said with slight excitement.

"Yea...everybody's but ours," Jason thought depressingly.

"You go announce it to Sonny and Carly, and I'll tell Jax and Skye," she ordered. Jason just looked at her with an icy stare. Brenda got out of the black Sedan and entered the hospital. Jason made his way into the apartment building where Sonny lived. All he could think was ",What the hell did I do?"

When Jason reached Sonny's floor, he said hey to Marco and went in.

"Hey Jason," Sonny greeted. He noticed the strange look on his face and immediately asked ",What's wrong?"

"I something important to tell you, Sonny. You better sit down," Jason said.

Sonny sat down with a worried look on his face, while Jason fixed himself a quick drink. "Sonny," Jason started ",Brenda and I got married last night."

"What the hell were you thinking? You don't even like Brenda!" Sonny exclaimed.

"Whoa! Calm down Sonny! Let me explain.

"Well, go ahead. Give it your best shot."

"OK. Last night, Brenda and I realized we had hidden feelings for each other. So we acted on impulse did what we thought was best," Jason cringed at the thought of Brenda.

"I think you're crazy," Sonny bluntly said ",Just a few days ago you couldn't stand to even hear Brenda's name. There has to be another reason."

"Things change. Also, I want to be there for Brenda as her sickness worsens. I...I guess I just want to be there for her."

"All right man. Whatever you feel is for the best, you have my blessing," Sonny said with slight sarcasm. Jason nodded and walked out the door, and there in the hall, was Courtney.

Meanwhile at General Hospital...

Brenda enters Jax's hospital room and greets him with a big smile.

"Hey Brenda!" Jax greeted her happily.

She gave him a small hug and said ",I have something to tell you."

Jax gave Brenda a concerned look. "What's wrong? Did something bad happen?"

"No, no, it's nothing like that!" It's just...I married Jason last night."

He got a shocked look on his face and asked in confusion and utter disbelief ",Jason Morgan? Sonny's right hand man? A guy you can't even stand?!"

"Yea, that's the one."

"But why? You can't even stand the guy?"

"Yea, well...we realized we had hidden feelings and decided to go with them."

"Well...I hope you're happy with him," he said with a sad and disappointed look on his face.

"Yea...I hope I will be," she said, not so happy herself.

Meanwhile back outside PH2....

Jason couldn't believe his eyes. "What is she doing here?" he wondered to himself.

"Jason...I need to talk to you...we need to talk," Courtney said.

"Ok...uh...we can go in my penthouse and talk." He opened the door and walked in. "Have a seat," he patted the spot next to him on the couch. "Can I get you a drink or something?"

She took the spot next to him and said ",No thanks, I'm good."

"So...what's on you mind?"

"I have to talk to you about what happened the other day."

"Uh...ok...go ahead. I needed to talk to you about it too."

"OK, what happened yesterday can't happen again. I love A.J. and I don't want anything to ruin that," she started but was cut off in mid-sentence.

"I understand that and it won't happen again," he assured her.

"OK. That's good. But I have to admit, it wasn't bad, and I can't stop thinking about it," she said quietly. When she saw a smile appear on Jason's face, she blushed and smiled back.

"I've been thinking about it too. I don't think it was bad either," he responded, still with a smile on his face. He gave a little laugh.

"What?" Courtney asked.

"It's just that...that, I never thought that would happen with you, but I'm not complaining," he stated with a smile. They sat there, for a moment, staring into each other's eyes. Here they were, two people, obviously with a lot of chemistry, and they can't do anything about it. Finally, Jason broke the silence ",I have to tell you something."

"What is it?" she asked slightly worried.

"I...well...last night Brenda and I got married." Suddenly, neither of them were in a good mood. Jason could see the happiness drain out of her eyes and full with heartbreak. Even though they couldn't act out their emotions with each other, they still longed for each other. Jason looked down at the floor because he couldn't stand to see her so hurt.

"Congratulations," Courtney managed to say ",I hope you two will be very happy together."

"Thanks...me too," he said without being very convincing.

Courtney felt unshed tears build up in her eyes and decided she had better go before they break through ",Well...I better get going to work now."

"OK...do you want me to give you a ride?" Jason offered hopefully.

"No, I just need to be alone and take a walk," she sighed.

"All right then, be careful...bye," he said depressed.

"Bye," she replied and quickly exited the penthouse. When she got out of there, she leaned up against the door and let the tears flow. Sensing her presence on the other side, he too leaned against the door. He ran his hand through his hair and sat there thinking of her. His heart was aching. This was pain he has never felt before. Suddenly, a thought hit Jason ",Am I falling in love with Courtney?"