Jessica's Choice by Sharon
Chapter One
Jessica was staring out the window of her mothers cabin waiting for news on Natalie. She couldn't believe she was in a coma after barely getting to know her. She felt a tear run down her cheeks as Cristian and Seth came out of the kitchen.
Jessica: I just talked to my mom. She says theirs no change.
Seth: Is their anything I can do, Jess?
Jess: Yeah, just make sure theirs no more victims. (pauses) This whole Mitch Lawerence thing is scary enough. Natalie is in a coma, Jen and her baby are dead, Al wound up in a psych ward, what else do we need? With that, Cristian wraps his arms around her and Seth felt a little uncomfortable.
Cristian: It will be okay, you know?
Jess: Yeah, I know.
Seth: You want to be alone, don't you?
Jess: Would you mind?
Seth: Not at all.
He kisses her goobye but Cristian could see that their was no passion. She just felt numb now.
Cris: Would you like me to leave too?
She hestitated a little before making her final decison.
Jess: Yeah, I think I do.
Cris: Would you like me to bring you some real food and check on your sister?
Jess: Cristian, you don't have to do that. I'll be fine.
Cris: Sure, you just won't eat. (He kisses her on the cheek.) I'll be right back.
In about an hour she was awaken by the sound of the door. For a moment she thought she was dreaming.
Cris: I got all your favorites.
Jess: (sleepily) I can see that. (pauses) How's Natalie?
Cris: I'm sorry, she's not improving. (pauses) Hey, I got an idea. Woudl you like to stay up and watch a scary movie?
Jessica laughs.
Jess: You don't have to stay if you don't want to.
Cris: I know.
Jessica and Cristian, who were asleep in each others arms, were awoken by the sound of the door.
Jess: I'll get it. Hey Seth. Seth notices Cristian.
Seth: You got here early.
Cristian and Jessica both look embarrassed.
Seth: You never left, did you?
Cris: I fell asleep. (pauses) You want some coffee?
Jess: That would be great, thank you.
After he goes in the kitchen, she turns to Seth.
Jess: I'm sorry I got rid of you last night.
Seth: Are you?
Jess: Of course I am, I just needed to be alone.
Seth: With Cristian?
Jess: No, he just went to get me some food and then we watched a movie. It was his idea. It did make me feel better though.
Seth: Ok. Listen, I got to go. I just thought I'd check in.
Jess: I'm glad you did.
Cristian comes out of the kitchen moments later and hands her the coffee and they sit on the couch.
Cris: He's jealous.
Jessica pauses and takes a sip of her coffee.
Jess: Maybe he should be.
After a long silence, Jessica finally breaks the ice.
Jess:I love you, Cristian. I've always have and I always will.
Cris: Jessica, I--
Jess: No, wait listen to me. I know your in love with my sister and your hurting over Jen's death. I wish I could make that go away. But I can't seem to forget how we were. How you made my dreams come true in such a short time. I'm so sorry for all the pain I caused you. I don't think I ever told you that.
Cris: I knew. (they drink their coffee) I can't pretend all this time didn't exist. I can't go running back into your arms no matter how much I want to.
Jess: You do?
Cris: Yeah, you were the love of my life, Jess. The first girl I ever kissed. The first one I was serious about. I always thought we'd get married one day.
Jess: yeah, me too.
Cris: Well, why don't we make a deal then?
Jess: What kind of deal?
Cris: That if we're not doing anything in five years then we get married.
Jess: Deal
They hug.
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