The little black dress was tantalizing
Her smooth long legs and the hint of her breast in the low cut dress only made him want her more
Chemistry was undeniable
And she was food to a starving man
He hadnt seen her in over five years
Life had taken Alexis away from Ned
A life that one warm spring afternoon decided to happen
Kristina, her baby girl was then 6 months old and Ned and Alexis had fallen short when it came to commitment again
Alexis loved Ned and he loved her but life sent Alexis opportunities and Ned agreed it was ok to let her go
Alexis was offered a partnership in one of the biggest law firms and she couldnt refuse
She and Kristina had moved to Manhattan
And with time Ned and Alexis learned to live without each other
They sat at a private table in the corner of the Port Charles Grill
An opportunity fate, had allowed them to meet again while he visited the city
She missed him greatly.
She agreed to make a trip to Port Charles
She was still extremely sophisticated but never the less extremely, sexy
He could tell she was happy, that life finally had been good to her
Neither barely touched their dinner
They both lingered over red wine and they talked about the way they were
An unmistakable dimpled grin lit his face.
The sight of her, how he missed her beautiful brown eyes, her smile, the radiance of her tanned skin
"She loves school"
"How could she not? I think that would be in her genes"
"Are you saying Im a nerd?
She bit down on her lip flirtingly and then let out a shy laugh
Ned grinned
"No just extremely intelligent"
"Flattering?"
"Trying. I hope its working"
"It definitely is"
She smiled at him again
Her leg grazed his when she would cross and uncross her legs, her hand would inadvertently touch his arm when she got excited or she was just caught in the moment
She noticed
He noticed
Undeniable chemistry yes
Unforgettable chemistry without a doubt
A bottle of wine between them
She sat a little closer
So close at times she could feel his breath on her half bare shoulders
The table in the corner had become the center of attention
They were the last ones there
"Mr. Ashton I apologize for the interruption but if you or Ms. Davis will not be needing anything else, the kitchen would like to close for the evening"
Ned looked at Alexis
"Do you need anything else?"
"No thank youI didnt realize it was so late"
She gave the waiter an apologetic look
"Were fine, thank you Michael"
"I really should go up to my room"
"May I walk you up?"
His question was sincere
She grinned
"Please"
He again stole glances of her in the elevator up to her room
And this time with full intentions her finger overlapped onto his hand on the elevator railing
The doors opened
He would walk her to her door
He would be a gentleman
In trying not to create too much awkwardness between friends, ex-fiancée, former lovers he leaned in and kissed her on the cheek
"Tonight was good"
She was fumbling for words
"It was good for me"
Ned wasnt
"That makes two of us"
She agreed
A moment of silence between them
It wasnt awkward it was comfortable
"Would it be too forward of me to ask you for breakfast?"
"Not too early?"
Something's didnt change about her
"Brunch?"
"No breakfast. I dont think I want to waste a minute I have here with you"
She was in all seriousness
He appreciated her forwardness
"Ill call you"
She nodded
Another kiss on the cheek
He watched her close the door behind her and he walked to the elevator
Ned turned around and look back before stepping on to the elevator
"Ive missed you Alexis Davis. God, Ive missed you"
