He had learned a lot about a woman in the past twelve hours

In particular, her

What kiss made that smile on her face

Where she loved to be touched

Anything and everything about her was a welcome revelation

Every freckle, every ounce of skin, every expression on her face, a valuable lesson

He opened his eyes to hers already wide awake

Her eyes were studying him

Tousled hair, stubble on his face

He was handsome, he was more than handsome he was spellbinding

She was lying there cast under his spell

Good morning he said happy to see her starring back at him

Good morning She said leaning in to gave him a quick soft kiss

When she pulled away from him he noticed how serious she looked

She couldnt disguise what she was thinking

Youre beautiful face, it looks sad

She didnt say anything only looked back at him

Whats on your mind?

Nothing

Really? Nothing?

She hesitated

He leaned in and gave her an assuring kiss

He watched her take a deep breath

Tell me what youre thinking? He said now fidgeting with the edge of the sheet that wrapped around her

Im different with you

What was she doing?

Why was she confessing this?

Different? How?

Ive let my defenses down with you

Isnt this a good thing? he said not understanding

Im not sure if it is for me

Im a little confused

Im sorry. Its just this isnt me. None of this lying here in bed with you, Paris, trusting you with my daughter, sneaking around none of this is me

It obviously is some part of you

Not a part I act on. Im not impulsive. I like to think things through. I was taught to think things through and always keep my guard up

Who taught you? he didnt mean to change the subject at hand

She paused

My brother

Stefan?

Yes

I cant tell you to put your guard down. I cant say what Stefan taught you was the right or wrong thing to do but I dont want you to even have to think about having to protect yourself from me or not being able to trust me. You should know by now that this is not a game Im playing

I know, I know but I dont have such a great past and dont get me wrong its usually me screwing it up because I cant let go or God I cant hold on but, with you

He could tell she was frustrated with herself

Alexis He said wanting to console her

But with you, I just let it all go. Everything I worry about protecting. Kristina, myself, my life my heart. For some reason Ive let you in. Ive fallen in love with you and Im ok with it she said nervously

Lorenzo let out a slight laugh

Im insane she said in response to his laugh

And I love that about you

Lorenzo!

Alexis I want to understand what makes you, you. And I want to be there for you when ever you need me, whenever you want me But I cant erase the past. I cant fix the way things are. I cant fix them for you or for me. But right now all I know is that Ive fallen in love with you, you my enemy he said almost rolling his eyes at the emphasis on the word enemy I want to be with you, I want to know everything about you. And whatever stands in our way, whoever stands in our way

Natasha Cassadine she said out of the blue

Lorenzos eyes widened

Natasha Cassadine? he questioned

In the flesh She said letting out a nervous laugh She stands in our way

Im not sure I understand

Maybe I shouldnt blame my past, but honestly its all I know. My past makes me skeptical, my past tells me Im a screw up when it comes to relationships, my past tells me to run away

Why?  He said softly, concerned, wanting to know. Will you tell me?

The condensed version?

Ok

I was born the illegitimate child of Mikos Cassadine.  Helena Cassadine, his wife well Im sure you, as anyone in Port Charles are aware, she and I arent exactly on good terms. She murdered my mother and she then literally did everything to try to rid of me. So when I could, with the help of my brother I left home. Stefan and I both knew I needed an out. Changing my name was only a start

Changing your name to Alexis Davis? He said listening

Yes

So where did your sister come in?

Her sister

A tie that bound them. One of the terrible things that bound them

He didnt seem overly cautious to ask about her, he asked as if he really cared

My mother continued her affair with Mikos and along came my sister. When Helena killed my mother I hid my sister from Helena. When I went back to get her, she was gone. I thought she was dead. I thought Helena had killed her too. Then Jax found her and there she was, alive alive

Alexis turned away from him

Im sorry

She turned back to him with a slight uncomfortable smile

Please dont apologize

But you do have every reason to have your defenses up, especially about me He said now feeling guilty for even being related to Luis

I do she said not apologizing I do have every reason but I dont with you. I prayed before I closed my eyes last night that I would wake up in your arms that I wouldnt try to escape, that I would still be just as in love with you as I was at that moment

So are you? He asked hoping to lighten the conversation

No Im not she said sarcastically

Lorenzo leaned in kissing her

It made her smile

He kissed her lips again this time hoping he could kiss away her sadness

She then devoured his lips wanting his tactics to work

Make love to me she whispered in to his ear just make me forget everything

Are you sure?

She shook her head yes

Her wish was his command

He hated the look of sadness on her face

He hated that she had to live a life in fear and in the back of her mind, though she said she trusted him he knew she would fear her relationship with him to

It was her nature

It was her pattern, her destructive pattern

He wanted to make love to her again, he wanted to take everything that crowded her mind and make it all disappear. Make the only thing on her mind at that moment how good it felt to be there with him

His hands roamed

Their lips kissed

He watched the expression on her face change as the Paris sun seeped through from under the closed curtains