Breaking Steele Walls

Chapter 21

Krystal lay awake in her bed the next day. She thought back to when Jason stormed away yesterday and couldn't help but feel bad for him. That deal with must have been really important to him. Though she wasn't too sure what happened between Jason and Nicholas in the past, she knew that Jason had a deep hatred towards him. She was sure Amy was involved. She scowled just thinking about her.

Ever since giving in to her feelings a few days ago, she knew that she liked Jason. She had a huge crush on him, childish as it may seem. Even though he constantly gave her the cold shoulder and always looked at her like she's stupid, she couldn't help but love those rare smiles and chuckles. It made her feel all giddy inside.

She thought back to their almost kiss at the masquerade. She now wished this kiss would have happened just so she could get a little taste of him. He was undeniably the most handsome man she'd ever seen so it was no wonder she was attracted to him. But, he couldn't possibly feel the same way towards her. People like him and her didn't belong together. They were from completely different worlds. That's why she tried to distance herself from him yesterday at the baseball game but it didn't stop her from thinking about him and stealing a few glances. She knew this crush wasn't going away any time soon. (Insert: Crush by David Archuleta. Oh, the memories that song brings.)

She grabbed her phone and looked at the time. Eleven in the morning. She didn't have work that day so she just laid in her bed and wondered what Jason was doing. Was his issue resolved?

Quickly getting out of her bed and going to brush her teeth, she put on makeup and got dressed before heading out the door before she regretted it.

She was going to visit Jason.

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Walking in to Steel Corp, Krystal wasn't stopped by any security. After the last time that she came to the building and made a scene, Jason had sent out a notice that Krystal was allowed access into the building without needing a badge like the rest of the employees.

She walked straight to the elevators and pressed the button for the top floor. Walking out, she saw the receptionist, Barbara, again.

"Hello Barbara. Nice to see you again. How have you been?"

"Krystal! I've been good. And yourself?"

"I've been good too. Is Jason in his office?"

Barbara frowned but nodded anyways. "I've heard he's been in there since last night. He hasn't came out all morning."

Krystal frowned too. "Okay, do you mind if I go in?" She pointed towards his office with her thumb.

"Go ahead." Barbara said with a small smile. "He could use a little company."

Krystal walked over to her double doors that led to Jason's office but stopped once she got to Derek's desk.

"Hi again Derek," she said happily. She would never get over him having the same first and last name as her favorite Criminal Minds character.

"Hello Krystal. Mr. Steel wasn't expecting you today."

Krystal smiled sheepishly. "I know but I was hoping I could just check up on him really quick? I know he was really angry yesterday and I just wanted to see if he was alright now."

Derek sighed. "He's been in there all night. Mr. Black was there with him part of the night but left after a while. Things seem to have calmed down a bit but he hasn't stepped out of his office. He told me not to bother him or let anyone enter his office, he's not in a great mood."

Krystal thought about it for a second. Was she really willing to go in and face his probable anger? She shrugged. It's not like she hasn't faced it before.