Love me like you (Code Black fan fiction)

Chapter Three

Leanne glanced at Neal thinking maybe Jesse was right maybe she could take Neal after all he is rather good looking and would look even better with her on his arm and her family would totally be blown away by his hot British accent so win win.
" everything alright Leanne?" Leanne didn't answer " hello earth to DR Rorish" Dr Taylor asked waving his hand over Leanne's face bringing her back to reality " huh?" Leanne gently shook her head clearing her thoughts.
" I was just asking if your okay but, I see your just crushing on Neal just like everyone else around here" Dr Taylor shook his head in disbelief before he walked away.
Neal on the other hand did notice Leanne was watching his every move which was rather unusual because usually it's him watching her and disagreeing over the patients treatment.
Neal smiled at Leanne but she did not smile back she clearly was else where which is not like her at all. Neal made a mental note to himself to speak to Leanne later.
It was now nearing the end of Leanne's 24 hr shift and she could not wait to get home and just hide under the covers. Leanne headed towards the staff room to get a fresh cup of coffee. She opened the door and headed straight over to the coffee machine grabbing her mug and pouring herself a large helping of coffee.
Leanne turned round, she nearly spat out her coffee " Am I really that scary?, I can leave if you want time alone" Neal said in his thick British accent.
" don't be silly" Leanne gave a small smile and took a seat at the small round table opposite Neal.
Leanne could feel her heart pounding in her chest so hard she thought it was going to jump out of her chest.
" Neal...." Leanne looked down at her hands.
"What is it? Are you okay?" Neal asked rather concerned.
"Don't worry forget it" Leanne took a sip of her coffee.
"Look Leanne I know something is going on with you and I am here if you ever need anything or someone..." Neal kicked himself adding the 'someone' bit at the end.
"Thanks Neal....I want to ask you something but, don't worry if you can't I know its silly anyway" Neal smiled " I am sure it is something important" Neal encouraged Leanne to continue.
" Neal?do you own a tuxedo?" Neal nodded " Why?"
" I don't suppose you fancy being my date for my sisters wedding" Leanne took a deep breath as she waited for Neal's reply. He had never seen Leanne this nervous ever in his life.
Leanne took Neal's silence as a no " okay I get the picture, thanks, thanks a lot Neal" Leanne gave a false and weak smile before she got up and headed to the door.
"Leanne wait!" She spun round.
" It would be an honour" Neal said smiling at Leanne who smiled back " Really?" Neal nodded.
" so...when is the wedding?" Neal asked finally getting out of his seat and walking over to Leanne.
"It's July 5th" Neal nodded to show he understood.
" I guess we better be heading back" Leanne smiled " I guess so" Neal moved closer to Leanne so he was inches away from her, he reached out and opened the door, their eyes lingered on each other for a split second before Neal inched his way forward, brushing past Leanne and giving her a smile before heading back to the ER.
Neal walked over to the nurses station picking up a patients notes, giving them a quick look. Leanne walked towards the ER with her head held high with purpose, Neal saw Leanne walking past and they shared a quick gaze and a small smile as Leanne walked past and Neal's gaze followed Leanne as she walked over towards a cubical and this didn't get unnoticed by Jesse and Rollie.
Jesse caught Neal's eye and raised his eyebrow at him, Jesse walked over towards Neal at the nurses station " ermm I don't know what the hell that was back there but, I will make this clear that is my best girl  and I know she is taking you to the wedding and if you do anything to hurt her believe me! you will be seeing another side to Mama and it won't be pretty"Jesse warned Neal.
" yes Mama, I promise" Jesse nodded his head so he understood " good, may I also suggest you both quit your soulful eye gazing, you might just get some work done"
" great thanks Jesse" Neal picked up his paper work and made his way over to his new patient.
Jesse walked over to Leanne " everything okay daddy?" Leanne furrowed her brow " yeah of course why?" She asked.
" I saw that little eye gazing with Neal and I am pretty sure it didn't go unnoticed by others in the ER Leanne" Jesse whispered.
" I don't know what your talking about Jesse" Leanne shook her head.
" ouch" Leanne's patient said scrunching up her face in pain as Leanne pushed on her tender abdomen a little too hard.
" fine thats how you want to play it Leanne"Jesse folded his arms across his chest.
" your only jealous that you can't go with me instead of Neal" Leanne smirked.
" is that so?" Jesse raised his eye brow " yeah it is" Leanne said taking off her gloves and tossing them onto the floor and walked away.
" I have better things to do Leanne" Jesse called out to Leanne who continued to walk away
" oh no have mama and daddy had their first row?" Rollie said walking past Leanne who rolled her eyes.
Leanne needed fresh air so she headed outside the building and rounded the corner and took a deep breath.
Leanne leant against the cold wall and watched as people made their way into the ER.
" I heard you and Jesse have had a little fall out over taking me well you know" Neal said joining Leanne against the wall.
" ugh will people stop saying that me and Jesse are fine" Leanne snapped.
" okay" Neal sounded hurt.
" I'm sorry I didn't mean to take it out on you, I'm just nervous I guess I mean I haven't seen my family in a while well not since I started here" Neal raised his eyebrow " really?i don't mean to pry  but can I ask why?"
" I moved here to become the best Dr I could be and I just needed up staying here which didn't please my parents because they wanted me to stay in the small rural town in Ohio where my parents both were surgeons at the hospital and I just was branded the black sheep for wanting to leave and not keeping in contact I mean after all they would talk about was how fantastic my sister Melissa and how wonderful my brother is and I just couldn't take anymore so I just kind of cut them off"Leanne shrugged but deep down she was fighting everything in her power to keep the tears from falling.
" well we will give them something to talk about" Neal smirked and Leanne chuckled but inside her heart was pounding at just the thought of spending time with Neal which was wrong she knew but she couldn't help it.
Neal hated seeing Leanne feeling so down and how her parents could not be proud of her after all she is the director of the residents at this hospital and that was a big thing. Neal made a mental note to himself to make sure he made sure Leanne had the best time which was all that matters.