Take a Chance on Me...(Evian) by Ally, Court, EF, JCA, and L_E
by Courtaney
 
 

This is a round robin story five of us Evian buds did last night on MSN. Hope you enjoy. Sorry about the length - lol. We wanted to post it all at once.
Disclaimer: Characters belong to JER/NBC

Luvin_Evian:

Rebecca tugged on Julian's arm. "Pookie, would you try to pretend you're happy to be at this party?" she whined.

Julian scanned the room…searching, hoping he'd catch a glimpse of Eve. "I'm pretending to be a devil," he answered. "That's about all the pretending I can handle in one day."

"Would you rather we go home?" A lustful grin spread over her ruby red lips. "I can lift your spirits as I lift Little Julian's."

Julian shuddered. This woman had a one track mind. "Little Julian is fine, Rebecca. What I need is a drink. Excuse me."

"Julian? Aren't you going to ask if I want a drink?"

"I don't have to. I'll bring you a back a glass of champagne, Becks."

She gave him a bright smile. "Thanks, Pookie."

Julian was making his way to the bar that was set up at the far end of the room. His heart skipped a beat, when from the corner of his eye, he spotted Eve.

She was always beautiful, but tonight even more so. Dressed in white, with wings and a halo, she was the personification of the angel he always knew her to be. Her eyes met with his. She gave him a smile. Julian started towards her, but stopped in his tracks when TC appeared behind her.

Ally Martsolf:

Julian stood looking at Eve, champagne in hand. He had wanted to say hello and tell her about the donation he had given for the Halloween Banquet. He thought about still approaching her anyway when he heard Rebecca complain in the background, "Poooookie, I'm thirssssty!"

Groaning, Julian headed back towards Rebecca; he hated how she always ruined the tender moments he could have had with Eve.

He handed the champagne to Rebecca as he noticed Eve walk onto the dance floor with her husband, TC. He was dressed up as Porky Pig.

Julian began laugh. He hadn't seen a more ridiculous costume on a person before. He wanted to just point at him all night, but then he realized the costumes that he had worn with Rebecca were not much better. He stopped laughing, as he turned to Rebecca and asked, "Would you like to dance?" He just wanted to take Rebecca to the dance floor so that he could keep an eye on Eve.

EvianForever:

TC looked down at Eve, a smile on his face. "It has been so long since we have had time together like this, Eve." He leaned down to kiss her lightly on the lips. "I am so glad you decided to take the night off from the hospital," he whispered. "After the dance, maybe we can go home and...well, you know," he said as he leaned down to kiss her again.

Eve returned the kiss, but unbidden thoughts of Julian flashed through her mind's eye.
Her hands went up to TC's chest to gently break contact. "Well, we can think about that later, can't we?" she laughed half-heartedly.

JulianCraneAlways:

Julian couldn't help but notice Eve talking to TC. Rebecca was saying sweet things in his ear, but he was tuning her out. He gazed at the woman he loved, wanting so badly to have a moment to share with her. Rebecca continued to talk to him, but their dance was interrupted when his cell phone rang. "Sorry dear, but I have to take this call."

"What about my dance, Pookie?"

"Well, you can always dance with the boy handing out punch," he said, smiling.

Rebecca was not too pleased about that, so she sat down waiting for Julian to return.

Eve looked up to notice Julian nowhere to be found, as he had taken the call in the other room. "Excuse me, TC, but I should head to the bathroom for a moment, would you mind?"

"No, Eve, I will entertain myself."

She walked out into the hallway. She wasn't really paying attention as she walked, when she looked up to see Julian in front of her. She looked at him, and he smiled at her. "Um, I will have to call you back okay?" he said to the person on the phone.

"Hi, Julian."

Courtaney:

"Eve, how are you doing? You...you look lovely tonight," he said, his eyes shining as he looked into hers.

"Thank you, Julian. You don't look bad yourself...for a devil." She chuckled.

Julian's mouth turned up in a devilish grin. "Well, I wanted to dress the part tonight, dear," he said, his eyes twinkling with their usual sexy charm.

"Oh, Julian!" Eve laughed. "I guess it is Halloween...a time for..."

"For what, Eve?" Julian inquired softly. "A time when our innermost selves can come out to play?"

Eve shook her head, stifling the chuckle that was about to escape her mouth. "You certainly know how to put things, Julian," she said.

"Well, dear, I am known for being a man of words...and action," he said, stepping closer to the woman he loved.

Eve's body suddenly tingled with excitement. Only Julian could make her feel like that. She looked into his eyes and saw reflected there all the love and desire he had for her. Hesitating, she stepped back...not sure that she trusted her legs to follow her brain's command if she waited a second longer.

Ally:

"I can't get caught, Julian, especially not tonight. TC is in the next room, probably ready to call the police since I've been gone for so long."

"Let him," Julian replied, stepping closer to Eve.

"But if he sees us…it's over...And how would I explain us to Whitney and Simone?"

"I'll help you. I'll lend you a helping hand. I love you, Eve. I loved you from the first moment you sang your first note at the Blue Note in Boston."

"I...I can't...I know you love me with all your heart, Julian, but I've moved on with TC..."

"Is that what your heart is telling you, Eve?" Julian asked as he cupped Eve's delicate face with his hand.

"No..." Eve admitted, and continued. "When you married Ivy, I found TC, and well...maybe he was sort of a security blanket to me at the time, I guess," she admitted, tears beginning to flow down her cheeks.

"There, there, Eve. Here, wipe your face," Julian soothingly told her as he wiped away her tears and kissed each cheek.

He pulled Eve towards him and allowed her to rest her head on his shoulder. "It's OK, Eve…I'm here now..."

"Thank you, Julian. I appreciate..." she began, but was interrupted by a slight vibration. She looked down and noticed her beeper going off; she hadn't told TC that she was on call that night, and it was an important call.

Julian noticed the worry in her eyes and immediately handed his cell phone to her and whispered, "No charge. Use it to find out what's needed, and I'll see you inside."

JCA:

Julian returned to the party to see TC dancing with Rebecca, which shocked him. He figured they must be both in the sauce. But then again Rebecca was always turned on by many men. Julian waited on the bench for Eve to return.

Rebecca didn't even notice that he was there, and he didn't care; he only had eyes for Eve anyway. Julian figured she could dance with the broom for all he cared.

Eve took the call outside in the hallway. It turned out she had to go check on a patient, so she motioned for Julian to come to her, but she couldn't get his attention so that she could return the cell phone. The music was quite loud in the party. "Julian, Julian?" she called, but he couldn't hear her. She shook her head in disbelief, wondering what to do. Here goes nothing, Eve said to herself. "POOKIE!!” she yelled.

Julian turned around, realizing it was Eve. Rebecca still didn't hear; she was in her own world. "Eve, is everything OK? By the way, you called me Pookie," he said, smiling.

"Yes, I know, Julian. It works for Rebecca. Listen, I have to head to the hospital. Thanks for the phone."

“You have to go so soon?" he asked.

"Yes. Now I have to tell TC..."

Julian looked at her, disappointment in his eyes.

She went over to TC. "Eve, come on, babe, dance with me," he said.

"Uh, TC, I have to go. I have to check on a patient."

"What? Oh come on, all you do is work. You can't even have one night with me without interruptions?" he said, annoyed.

"I am sorry about that," she said, apologizing like she usually did.

"Fine, then, but I am staying here."

Julian thought quickly as he saw her leaving. "Rebecca, something has come up. I have to get together with my father for a meeting."

"Oh God, Pookie, not you too. I swear, Julian Crane, all you do is work. You never have time for play…Fine, go."

Julian looked around for Eve, but noticed that she was gone. He ran quickly, searching for her. He opened the doors to the parking lot and spotted her just getting into the car. "Eve, dear, wait!"

Court:

Eve turned her head at the sound of his voice. "What is it, Julian? Is anything wrong?"

"No, dear," he said, coming closer. "I...I just wanted to see you off. It's rather chilly out here," he said, his eyes scanning the surroundings. "Are you sure you don't need a jacket?"

"I'm OK, Julian," she said, smiling at his thoughtfulness. "I am almost in my car anyway. And...it isn't like you have a jacket to spare tonight." She laughed.

Julian looked down at his costume and grinned. "I guess you're right," he said, blushing. "Well, to tell the truth - that wasn't why I came out here..."

"No?" she said, a twinkle in her eyes. "Hmmm...I wonder what brought you out here if it wasn't your concern for me out in this weather..."

"Well, the temperature may have had something to do with it," he said, stepping closer and taking her hand in his. "Actually, I wasn't concerned with how cold you were...but rather, how warm it was getting between us."

Eve smiled. She was always amazed at Julian's way with words. "Uh, Julian...if you were truly worried about that, I don't think you would have come out here."

"I would if I thought there was something you could do about the heat I was feeling," he said, lifting her hand and kissing it.

"Julian!" Eve exclaimed. "You know, not that long ago I would have slapped you for that. I should now." She shifted her fingers so that they interlocked with his.

"You should," he said with a sexy grin, "but you won't."

"Oh, and how do you know that?" she asked, looking deeply into his fiery hazel eyes.

"Because right now, all you want to do is kiss me," he said, leaning his head toward hers.

Their lips met, and Eve immediately opened her mouth to his probing tongue. Julian explored her mouth with a passion, sending a tingling sensation throughout her body. The kiss went on for several minutes as the two drank in the pleasure of each other's mouths.

JCA:

"Oh Julian, I have to go; I'm sorry," she said, breaking their passionate kiss.

"No, Eve, not now."

"I have to....I...."

"Eve, do you know how beautiful you are? You are an angel, and I mean beyond the costume you are wearing, honey. Do you really have to leave?"

"I do have to check on a patient, I'm afraid."

"Will you meet me afterwards then?" Julian asked, sounding hopeful.

"I have to go home to my husband, Julian. You know how it is, right?"

Julian thought for a moment. "You know how it is, but I don’t. I just know that you are going home to a man who you could never possibly love as much as you love me," Julian said firmly.

"I have to go."

"Eve?"

"Yes?"

"Just promise me you will think about us, OK?

"There is no us, Julian." Eve got in the car.

Julian looked at her, unable to understand why she had to be that way. He motioned for her to roll down the window. "Eve, you can deny your feelings only for so long. You know how much I love you. You know how much I want you, how much I want to be your lover, your best friend, the love of your life. Don't dismiss what we could have, Eve. Please promise me you will think about it.

Eve sighed and looked at him. "All right, Julian, I will think about it, OK? I have to go now."

He agreed and watched her pull away. He hoped that something would make her realize how much they were meant to be together. He only had eyes for her. He didn't care about Rebecca or anyone else.

………………………………………………………………………………………

Eve checked on her patient. It didn't take as long as she thought it would. She went through a few files in her cabinet, and when she was finished, she opened the door, startled to find Julian standing there. "What are you doing here? I said I would think about it."

"Well, I thought about it, my love, and I want my chance to be with you," he said.

"And how will this happen?"

"Let me show you." Julian shut the door behind them, locking it.

"No, Julian, not here," Eve said quite nervously.

"Yes, Eve, right here, right now. I want you, please don't resist me."

"Um…I don't know, I..."

"Eve, do you want me as much as I want you? Be honest."

She looked down at the ground.

"Look at me, look into my eyes."

She stared long and hard at those sensual hazel eyes of his.

Court:

Eve was mesmerized by Julian’s gorgeous eyes. All thoughts of TC fled from her brain. Nothing at that moment mattered except Julian and the love she felt for him. "Yes, Julian," she said, her voice barely more than a whisper. "I want you - God help me, I do."

Julian pulled her close and met her mouth in a fiery kiss. Breaking apart finally due to lack of air, they stood looking into each other's eyes.

Julian reached up and touched Eve's face. She placed her hand on his and smiled, still trying to catch her breath. "Julian...what you do to me...it's unbelievable."

"I would do more if you just say the word," he said. "I know you want to be with me - but are you willing to take the chance for our love?"

Eve's mind asked her, “Girl, what are you doing?" But her body cried out differently. She didn't just want Julian - she needed him...tonight. She needed him like she had never needed anything or anybody in her life. "Julian, I...I do want you...just not here OK? Not like this..."

He nodded, realizing that he wanted the best for Eve...the perfect place to reclaim their love. "Where would you like to go," he asked soothingly, "the Crane Hotel? I will take you anywhere your heart desires, even if I have to fly you on my jet." He smiled, remembering all the times they had traveled to Bermuda together.

"Julian, I can't go far away...I have my home, my family. Oh, God, what am I doing? I have a family, a husband...and here I am planning a night with another man."

"I am not just another man," Julian said softly, stepping closer and grasping her hand in his. "You know I love you more than life itself. And I know you love me. I wish...God, how I wish I were the man you called husband. If only I could turn back the hands of time..."

"You don't have to do that, Julian. A lot has happened to us in the years we were apart, but it was all those things that led us back to each other...when we were ready."

Julian smiled. "Are you truly ready, Eve? Do you want to spend the night with me showing you just how much I love you?"

She looked into his warm, loving eyes and knew this was indeed what she wanted. "Yes, Julian, I do. Let's get out of here!"

JCA:

Eve left her car at the hospital, and they took Julian's. He took her to a very fancy five star hotel - he wanted her to have everything that night which was special, and that included only the best for his love. They headed to a hotel in a town about an hour from Harmony, where they could have privacy without prying eyes. Julian checked in at the desk. Eve stood next to him, quite nervous about the outcome.

"I would like your finest room, the best in house," Julian said to the clerk.

"Yes, sir."

Eve loved how organized he could be, and it was true that money talked when it came to getting the best.

"Sir, if you need anything, feel free to give us a call," the clerk said.

"Thank you."

"Oh, Julian, look at the bird, how sweet." There was a parrot in the lobby, and Eve went over to look at it. He smiled at her sweetly. She could be so cute.

Julian grabbed the keys after Eve finished looking, and they headed up to their room. When he opened the door, Eve couldn't believe how beautiful it was - a king size bed with a fireplace and jacuzzi, just a beautiful room. "Oh, Julian," she said, hugging him.

"Glad you like it, love," he said, holding her close. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

"Who is that, Julian?"

"I don't know, sweetheart, shall we see?" He opened the door, and a man entered the room carrying a tray complete with champagne and two glasses.

"Oh my goodness, how wonderful!" she said excitedly.

"But, ma'am, there is more," the man said. He went into the hallway for a moment, only to return with two dozen roses.

"Julian, oh my God, what did you do?"

"I have my connections, Eve…Red roses for my beautiful lady, my one true love."

She sat there in complete awe. When he went out, he really went out.

Julian shut the door behind them. "I want this to be the most romantic evening you have ever had, Eve. I mean that sincerely."

"You are off to a good start, Julian," she said, smiling. He opened up the champagne and poured the glasses. "For you, darling…here's to a night to remember and to many good times to come. I love you, Eve."

"I love you too, Julian." She took one sip of the champagne and looked at him. She ran her fingers through his soft and sexy hair, and studied his handsome face…from his soulful hazel eyes to his warm and inviting mouth.

"I want to make you happy, Eve, I promise you. I know it's going to take a lot to make things right in every way for you, but I will help you make it happen."

The words he used made her smile. He always had a way with words…he could express himself in every way possible.

"I want to show you just how much I love you, Eve - emotionally, physically…you are all I need, Eve. You are everything to me."

She could no longer resist him. The chemistry and passion they shared was just magical. She looked at his charcoal gray shirt, how it hugged his upper body in all the right places.

Court:

Eve ran her fingers down Julian's shirt. She then began to undo button after button while he ran his fingers through her silky tresses.

Julian lifted his arms to help her remove his shirt. He then pulled his t-shirt off and threw it down on the floor.

Eve smiled at the sight of his chest. He had kept in good shape over the years. He was so fit for a man of his age...so tan. She ran her fingers slowly down his chest and stomach, pausing when she got to his belt.

Julian groaned as she undid his belt. She unzipped his pants next, and he stepped out of them. "Don't two get to play this game?" he asked, grinning.

Eve smiled, taking in the sight of Julian in only his boxers. He had removed his shoes and socks himself. "You know...I could stand here looking at you all night," she sighed.

"Well, dear, let's hope we can think of something even better to do," Julian said, turning her around and unzipping the white dress that had been part of her angel costume.

The dress fell to the floor, and Eve stepped out of it and turned to look at the man she loved. Julian took a deep breath at the sight of her in her sexy black bra and panties. "My God, Eve..." he said, "you are so beautiful."

JCA:

Julian pulled her close to him, with not an inch of space between them. He couldn't believe he had her in his arms. This was his dream come true, the dream to have the most beautiful woman ever in his arms.

Eve loved the feeling of his upper body against hers.

"Eve, turn around, darling."

Julian pressed her back to his chest. She was unsure of what was to come until she closed her eyes to feel Julian's mouth on the back of her neck. It sent shivers through her body as he played with her soft curls, his mouth exploring her neck and shoulders.

"Oh, Julian," she whispered, enjoying the feel of his mouth against her skin. He was always so loving and giving.

"Eve…" he said into her neck.

She stood there so relaxed, and then opened her eyes as she felt his hands on the clasp of her bra. He continued to kiss her as he undid it, moving the straps off of her shoulders until it was on the floor. She felt her heart race a bit as Julian's hands explored her front.

Although she and Julian had been lovers in the past, this was like a new experience all over for her, perhaps for him too. It had been far too long that they had been intimate.

Eve could feel the nervousness come to her as she felt like she was being with a new lover for the first time. She breathed quite shallowly as his hands went over her stomach and chest. "Julian," she said, almost in a trance.

He turned her around to face him, kissing her deeply. He loved the feeling of her body pressed up against his bare chest.

As they kissed deeply, their mouths exploring each other, Eve was feeling less nervous. She pushed Julian's boxers down until he looked down to see them at his feet.

He smiled sweetly. "You are getting comfortable with me, darling. I like that."

"Yes, I am."

Julian pressed his body up against hers closer than before. He loved how she felt against him, though Eve was still in her panties.

Court:

Eve was enjoying this more than she had ever dreamed possible. She couldn't believe she was here...in a hotel room...with Julian. How she had fantasized about that lately. She blushed. If only Julian knew what she had been dreaming of...

Julian smiled as he saw the look of desire in Eve's eyes and the crimson color on her cheeks. "What were you thinking, dear?" he asked, cupping her face in his hands.

"Just that this is something I have dreamed about," she said softly. "The roses, the champagne...this room...and of course you."

"You really have dreamed of me...of us?" Julian asked.

"Of course, Julian," she said. "You have been on my mind a lot lately. I just never thought we would get the chance to...to show each other how we felt. I never thought I would be in your arms again - like this. I am so glad I am."

"You're sure about this then?" he asked slowly. “I mean, I don't want for you to wake up tomorrow regretting what happened tonight."

"Oh, I'm sure," Eve said in a strong voice. "I love you, Julian...so much."

"And I love you, Eve," he said, "with all my heart." He ran the back of his hand gently across her cheek. Julian knew exactly how to send chills down Eve's spine.

Her body was crying out for his touch as she looked him in the eyes once more. "Show me just how big your heart is, Julian. Show me all night long."

Julian edged Eve back toward the bed and eased her onto it. He smiled seductively as he bent down to remove her panties. "I plan on showing you tonight and every night after that you will have me, Eve," he said. Tossing her panties onto the floor, Julian climbed onto the bed himself and began to show Eve just what was in his heart.

JCA:

Julian and Eve made love for what seemed like hours. Afterwards, they lay in each others arms, Eve's head upon Julian's chest. She had never felt so loved or cared for or so special. She knew that the man she had known so many years ago had completely returned, and Julian's heart was with her as it once was so many years ago.

"Eve?" he said, kissing her neck.

"Yes, Julian."

"Thank you for taking a chance on me. Thank you for letting me be the love of your life. I have wanted to be with you for so long, and I finally got my wish. Thank you for being you, Eve. I love you always and forever."

"I love you too, Julian."

Court:

Eve laid her head back on Julian's chest and put her arms around his neck. "I want to hold onto you forever," she said.

"You can," he said. "Just say the word."

And she did.
 
 
 

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