CHAPTER SIX:

The week stretched on rather uneventful. I kept to myself most of the time and wore the baggiest clothes in hope that this new more nun-like me would tame the primitive teenage boys. It did fairly well and I had fewer situations where I needed to check the stalls before using the toilet at school. Victoria, surprisingly enough, left me alone. Dante went MIA and I was grateful in a sense. Getting some alone time has really given me some perspective on life. I started looking at colleges and found a few a good 70 miles away from home and Dante. I knew if I wanted to get over him. Distance was the key. I gave a rather sad and pathetic laugh as I realized how deep this 'crush' has delved into my heart.

"Jane?"

I blinked and looked up. I was still in the library and had zoned out completely. Sabrina sat and stared at me, a deep line etched between her eyebrows.

"You still raw from the picture?" She asked. She was truly worried. Clearly recognizable in her eyes.

I nodded solemnly, "But this could have been worse. I'm quite grateful for this mishap. At least now there will be some distance between Dante and I. I can get over him now."

"You do realize this tears my heart apart seeing you like this?"

I nodded. I would've felt the same if she was in my shoes. "But for now. Let's study and get this over with." I smiled meekly and winked at her. "We have a chemistry test to ace."

For the next few days Sabrina kept me busy. Rotating between going to the library and going to the shops and math league's practices, my day was kept pretty full. It felt good though. Heading to bed and feeling like you did something worthy for the day. Well… mostly it kept my mind busy and off the sex god that is Dante.

It was late evening when I heard the familiar 'clank' against my window. I stood up and opened the window just to have a rock solidly connect to my forehead. I groaned out loud and wobbled back a few inches.

"Dammit, Sabrina! Why don't you use the door? We have a doorbell and everything!" I yelled out.

"Cause your parents won't allow me to take you out!" She yelled back in a loud whisper.

I nodded and leaned out the window, "Where we heading?"

"The Lion Turtles are playing at Regs we have to go!" She nearly begged. I've heard of this Lion Turtle band a couple of times. Mostly from Sabrina who has this huge crush on the drummer. Apparently his arms are like a machine. How he beats the drums and never gets tired or even thirsty.

"I'll go, but only for you." I turned to leave and grabbed a pair of boots and a jacket.

When I got outside of the door. Sabrina was nearly sweating from excitement and a constipated look on her face. Maybe not entirely constipated.

"I got deodorant in my bag." I said coolly.

"Thank God!"

The gig was fairly lively. Bodies moved in unison as the beat pulsated through the badly lit bar. The band was actually great and I got myself singing along to some songs I felt familiar with. Through the crowd you could see Sabrina's red bandanna pop out now and then and I felt at peace knowing she's okay.

"Strange meeting you here."

My heart raced and I felt a shiver run through me. "Dante?"

"Oooh ouch." The voice said.

I turned around expecting to meet icy blue eyes but locked orbs with Jimmy. My face fell at the sight.

"I could handle you mistaking me for Dante, but wow… that face. You really crushed my ego."

"It's a gift I'm told." Wow smooth one, Jane. I gave myself an imaginary pat on the back and took a sip of my soda.

"Your friend seems alright?" He asked as he scanned over the crowds.

I nodded in her direction. "Yes, she is."

"Why aren't you out there?"

I sighed. Jimmy was a nice fellow and he has proven his worth with that whole Daryll incident, but he is more renowned for breaking hearts and toying with girls.

"Jimmy. Let's be straight here. Why are you being so nice?"

He smirked devilishly and I felt another cold shiver run down my spine. "You're smart. I'll give you that."

My cool exterior faded and I looked up at him wide eyed. Jimmy leaned in only enough so I could feel his breath graze my cheek.

"I want you."

Those words spoken with so much lust. It made my insides twist. I wish it was Dante who said that. Would Dante ever say anything like that? I lost concentration as another breath grazed my cheek. I was about to push him away when he moved away on his own accord, but it wasn't him. It was Dante.

"Jimmy. Time to go." Dante spoke as a low growl emanated inside his chest.

"Keeping her to yourself, eh?" Jimmy asked coyly.

"No, just protecting her from assholes like yourself. Pent up on testosterone and sex."

"You're one of those assholes too, Dante." Jimmy said as another smirk grazed is lips.

I looked up. Dante actually looked remorseful for a second, before his bad ass demeanour took hold again.

"Move."

And so Jimmy did. Walking in a leisurely pace not caring to look back. Dante took a moment for himself before looking down at me. He didn't make eye contact.

"Look. What Jimmy said-"

"I don't need to know." I countered and smiled. I did my best to give a genuine understanding smile as he made eye contact with me. I had enough social studies classes to know when to scratch at something and when to seal it with a Band-Aid.

At that Dante gave me a rather concerned look and I felt my throat tighten.

"We need to talk," He said.

It indeed has been forever... Like wow. I have aged. I wrote this chap since I felt terrible for leaving everyone just like that and for so long. So here it is. Hope Jane hasn't lost her personality entirely. If she did. Lemme know.

As always please review. Its good for the soul!

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