Between Enemy Lines

Between Enemy Lines (Chapter 9)

"I don't know... maybe he cares for me."

"That's bullshit Eliza! He's only sticking around because he knows it pisses me off."

"Dean... please calm down... you came here for a reason."

Dean closed his eyes and took a breath.

"Because Becky said Noah was in the hospital. She said she had to leave for the night... I didn't want you to be here alone... what's wrong with him anyway?"

"He's got the flu Dean... it's really bad. The doctor said he only has a fifty percent chance of pulling through... I feel like it's my fault Dean... I was dealing with my own problem at the time. I didn't know he was sick... I'm a horrible mother."

"No you're not... Don't blame yourself for this. How were you supposed to know what was going to happen? People get sick... Noah is sick, that really sucks... I hope he gets better."

"Me too Dean... look... I don't know what came over me back there, my emotions are really high right now. I only kissed Bray on the cheek... it doesn't mean we're in a serious relationship... I still don't know if I want to see anyone. Bray was the first one to show up, then you show up. You both mean something to me ok?... I don't want to lose either of you. There's a chance maybe I would be up for a relationship, but right now, between you and Bray, I'm just really confused and..."

Eliza was cut off when Dean kissed her lips. The last thing she expected was for Dean to kiss her. Eliza was surprised at this, she somewhat melted into the kiss, but something stopped her from giving in all the way. She broke the kiss and stepped back from him.

"Dean!"

"I'm sorry Eliza ok! I just had to!"

"Dean!... I just told you I was confused. Then you go and kiss me doesn't make this any easier on me."

"What am I supposed to do Eliza? Stand around and watch him win you over, then hurt you? No... that's not going to happen."

"I'm not going to get hurt... I'm more confused than anything... I didn't ask for this Dean. I didn't ask for you and Bray to come into my life... I didn't ask for a relationship. The only things that hurts me is the fact that I may have to choose between you. That's something I can't do yet. You're both here, not just for me, but for Noah. I know the two of you can't stand each other, but please Dean... for Noah's sake, if you want to be here, can't you put your differences with Bray aside. You don't even have to look or talk to each other."

Dean was quiet for a moment as he had to think about it.

"I won't freak out on Bray..."

Eliza looked in Dean's eyes and noticed that he seemed calmer now.

"Ok... I'm headed back to Noah's room. Bray will still be there. I don't know how long he's staying, but as long as the two of you can get along, you can both stay as long as you want... I'm sure Noah would appreciate it."

Eliza slowly made her way back to Noah's room. She thought about her moment with Bray, when she kissed his cheek, then a few moments ago when Dean kissed her and caught her by surprise. Bray smiled when she returned to the room.

"You're back."

Dean then came in behind her and Bray's smile faded.

"She didn't come alone Bray."

Eliza noticed Bray wasn't happy about Dean being there and kind of stood between them even though there were still a good distance apart.

"Yes Bray, Dean is here too. I didn't expect for either of you to be here... I know you guys can't stand each other, but please... for mine, and Noah's sake, can you please both get along? You can both stay as long as you want.

Dean smirked at Bray.

"That's fine by me. I just got here, and I don't plan on leaving anytime soon."

Bray's tone was serious, but accepted this as a challenge.

"This is neither the time, nor the place Ambrose... any issues we have, we will settle in the ring. I will stay for as long as Eliza wants me to stay."

Bray and Dean both sat on opposite sides of the room. Eliza felt like she had to sit in the middle of the room in case they started fighting. None of them really said anything after that, they would just occasionally exchange glances at each other. Eliza felt like she was in an awkward situation, but really it was kind of sweet as neither of them wanted her to be alone, they both wanted to be there for her, and Noah. Bray knew it wasn't material possessions that mattered, but that he was there for Eliza and Noah. He was surprised Dean showed up empty handed. He would have though Dean would have at least brought a card or something. He knew there was one thing Dean couldn't do, and that was win Eliza's heart. He had looked right into Eliza's eyes, and almost into her soul and could tell that she definitely felt something for him. Then again, there was a bit of doubt in Bray's mind, Eliza did leave the room to go after Dean.

On the other side of the room, a smirk never left Dean's face, he knew it killed Bray for him to be here. Eliza had kissed Bray on the cheek, that bothered him, he hated seeing Eliza that close to Bray. He was afraid that he was going to lose her, so he did what he had to do and kissed Eliza on the lips. Of course he didn't get the reaction he had hoped for, but he still felt like he had one upped Bray. Eliza sat between the two feeling more confused than ever. She was almost sure of what she wanted when she kissed Bray's cheek. She was sure what she felt was real, but now that Dean kissed her, she wasn't so sure. There was no denying that she had feelings for both of them. She didn't want to lose either of them, but knew sooner or later she would have to choose and that would probably hurt her in some way.

For the time being, they had both come to terms of peace considering the fact that Noah was sick. What would happen when Noah got better... if he got better. Eliza couldn't look at Dean or Bray. If she looked at Noah, she would probably start crying. She closed her eyes as sleep finally came over her. She had too much to worry about. Dean and Bray were supposed to be here to to help. She didn't expect for both of them to show up, and they both seemed to creating more problems than stopping them. Her priority needed to be Noah first. There was a thought in the back of her mind that maybe some day she would be up for a relationship, but now was not the time, she needed to focus on being a mom first. Dean and Bray disagreed on a lot of things, but something they both agreed on was Eliza didn't need to be alone, and that they would need to settle their problems in the ring.

(To be continued.)