A/N Jonny Quest and characters do not belong to me, I am not making money out of this.
So I remember a time I was reading a story back on Suze Howe's fanfic site and there was a story I think by an author I think she was called Wendy Carley who wrote about Jonny being a Football star before going on to Basketball, well this idea popped into my head in what if Jessie Bannon became a Soccer star, in my country Soccer is the biggest Sport and I have also read that it is popular for Women in the USA as their Women's team are number one in the world, so I present to you this story, hope you enjoy the ride because there will be drama along the way, some mild J/J HR too. Since I have used a British coach in this some of the words, I used such as Howay basically means come on, why aye man means yes. I have also added some of my characters in to make it a little more realistic.
This is very much incomplete as I am still working on it, adding and changing things but hopefully you enjoy what I have done so far.
Jessie Bannon: The Rising Soccer Star
It was the end of another day at Rockport High School, the sound of talking and laughter could be heard as all the students were leaving the school grounds, by the main gates two teenage girls are in animated discussions "Jessie you should totally come to train with the new Rockport Girls Soccer Team, we could do with another player" one voice could be heard. "Umm I don't know, I don't think my Father would approve Becky" came the response from the familiar red head girl.
"Come on Jessie, you should at least try, the new Coach is very supportive, perhaps your boyfriend Jonny could come along and watch as well" The Blond girl continued pushing Jessie. "He's not my boyfriend, he's just my best friend, and I will see how I feel" Jessie's reply was sharp before parting with her friend Becky. Unknown to her Jonny was walking nearby and could hear the whole conversation.
"Everything ok Ace" Jonny sounding concerned, Jessie took a minute before replying "Yeah Hotshot just my friend is trying to convince me to go to the School soccer try out tomorrow". Both Jonny and Jessie walked towards the car park waiting for Race to show up but continued the conversation. "Sounds interesting Jess, maybe you should actually give it a try, you do have a natural talent at many things" Jonny smiled trying to convince her.
"Maybe, but I haven't kicked a ball since I was little, I remember my Mom said I always used to chase and kick a ball round when I was at the digs in Colombia, only other thing is my Dad would never approve, you know worried about getting hurt and all that" Jessie smirked at the thought of having the conversation with her Father about this as they both waiting in silence, there was no denying that she was interesting and seriously considering giving it a try.
"Well it is a physical game Jess, I mean I have watched a game every so often and it's not my favorite Sport but when the World Cup is on I find it quite interesting, but I think you could handle it being a bit rough, it's not the 1950s anymore, girls can play" Jonny cut through the silence encouraging her, he liked the idea of Jessie finding a hobby, he thought silently as well that he would happily support her.
The familiar red sports car of Race came into view rapidly shook them both from their thoughts, "Well I will have a think about it tonight Jonny, like you said I do like to give it a try maybe" Jessie looked at Jonny as Race pulled up, "Evening kids, you both had a good day" Race beamed before both the kids nodded and got in the car.
Later that evening at the Quest Compound an animated argument was taking place between Race and his daughter Jessie "Jessie it is a bad idea, you could get hurt, plus I don't think any girl should take part in should a physical activity" Race said disapprovingly before Benton weighed in "Race it could be good for her though" trying to support Jessie. "No, I rather not allow it, you should concentrate on your studies Jessie" Race continued firmly even though his daughter was getting angrier by the second. "I just knew you would react like this Dad, I am not a little girl no more, I am nearly 16" Jessie shot back before walking off to her room in disgust and close to tears, leaving Race opened mouthed *Who the hell plays soccer anyway* he thought.
Next door Jonny heard the door slam and got up from reading his book for history and went across to Jessie's room tapping lightly on the door but getting no answer. He knocked harder this time "Jess" he softly said before he was met with a response on the other side of the door "GO AWAY LEAVE ME ALONE", not giving up Jonny "Jess, it's me come on let me in" he pleaded.
A minute passed before the door unlocked and Jessie peered out red faced and still almost crying but holding it back not wanting her best friend to see her crying, she motioned for him to come in. "I guess he reacted the way you said he would" Jonny said softly before Jessie simply nodded sadly. "He just doesn't get it, he won't let me do anything without worrying, I can look after myself" Jessie threw away her drink violently in her little garbage can causing Jonny to flinch.
"You gonna let your Dad stop you, Jessie you never one to stop at doing anything you want, go on I'd support you, I even got an old pair of boots I will lend you" Jonny grabbed her shoulders in motivation while in return a small smile formed on the side of Jessie's face.
"Ok, I will give this a shot, first practice is tomorrow after school, just hope I can make a good impression" Jessie said, feeling determined now, "You will boss it Ace, I know you will" Jonny encouraged her further "Thanks Jonny, this is why you are my best friend" Jessie smiled sweetly at him.
Later that evening Jessie phoned her Mom about what she was planning to do and her Mom was very supportive of her "Jessie that's a great idea, I used to love watching Barcelona when I was a kid, it is good that you are trying new things and I am so happy Jonny is being supportive" Estella couldn't hide her joy at her daughter "Thanks Mom, just wish my Dad would see it that way, he thinks it is the end of the god damn world" Jessie's voice sounded more annoyed again, "You live Race to me, he is not getting a say in this" Estella laughed somewhat evilly. "Thanks Mom, I will call you on how it all goes, I love you" Jessie smiled "I love you too sweetheart"
The next day towards the end of school, Jessie was struggling to concentrate in class, barely making it through the day without thinking about the evening training. Finally, the bell rang for the end of the day and she was straight out to the big Soccer Field near the back of Rockport High School, Jonny himself was staying behind to do some extra studying to accompany Jessie home as it would be getting late.
Reaching the field Jessie was greeted by a Female in her late 20s blonde hair and remarkably similar look to Rachel Quest, Jonny's late Mother but with a British accent, her name was Michelle Phillips, who had recently married her American Finance and not long moved to Maine, she was very passionate about Soccer having lived in Newcastle, North East England for many years, her broad North East accent was sometimes hard to understand.
"You must be Jessica Bannon, please to meet you man I'm Mrs. Phillips but please feel free to call me Michelle, your friend Becky told me all about you earlier today" Mrs. Phillips said in her broad Newcastle accent before she reached out her hand and shook Jessie's. "Hi, well thanks I hope I can do well for you" Jessie said nervously. "No worries, you are the first one here, so that's a good start, shows you are very committed and willing, do you mind if you help me carry some stuff over to the field" Michelle said pointing towards a floodlight 3g pitch.
Jessie nodded before walking over to the shed with Michelle to grab all the gear, "So tell me a bit about yourself Jessica" Michelle said while walking over to the field with Jessie "Please call me Jessie, and I have been in Maine since I was 11, I used to live with my Mom in Colombia when she and my Dad divorced I first went to an American School before I came here, I live now with my Father, my best Friend Jonny and his father, and his adopted son called Hadji when he is home" Jessie said starting to feel a little more comfortable
"Alright Jessie I will call you that, it sounds like you got a good set up then and is that Jonny Quest son of the famous Dr Quest, I have heard about him, you seem very fond of Jonny" Michelle shot a teasing smile at Jessie who started to blush "How you know?" she questioned trying to act dumb, "Because your face lit up when you said Jonny, why don't you invite him to come and watch, he sounds like a nice guy" causing Jessie to blush even more.
Soon they finished setting up on the field and Jessie's friend Becky arrived, "You came" she said excitedly giving Jessie a hug before the rest of the girls showed up, the coach Michelle got all the girls together in the middle of the field before introducing Jessie to the rest of the group, "Right guys this is Jessie Bannon who is joining us for training this evening, so I want you all to make her feel welcome as we need any help we can get for this team"
Soon after the introductions the coach put them through their paces with the warm before swiftly going into the drills, Jessie being the way she was put as much effort into it as possible leaving her sweating and panting *I thought I was fitter than this* she thought desperately as she continued to work hard.
The session closed out with a practice match, which was notable at the very end for Jonny showing up just in time for when Jessie brought the ball down before full on volleying it into the top corner, it was hit so hard the goalkeeper didn't even have time to move. This left the coach open mouthed at the sight of what she witnessed "Wow Jessie that was amazing". Jessie turned and shrugged "It was a fluke, I did not expect that" she breathlessly said running back to the halfway line. Unknown to Jessie Jonny also was shocked but had a beaming smile when he witnessed that moment *slammin'" muttering under his breath.
"Alright girls we will wrap it up there, we have one more training session later this week before our first game of the season down in Gloucester against The Eagles, thank you for all the effort you put in this evening" The coach beamed especially looking at Jessie whilst spotting Jonny on the sideline and signaled him to come over.
Jessie smiled when she saw Jonny come over "Ace that was awesome what you did there" Still shocked by what he saw, "Thanks Jonny" Jessie replied almost blushing. "Why Aye Man, I am well impressed Jessie, keep that up and you will be in the team in no time" Michelle slapping Jessie lightly on the back. "Oh, look Coach's pet" Smirked on of the girls as she walked past, which following Jonny giving her an angry stare before the Coach intervened "Megan there is no need for that man, less of the attitude".
Megan coldly walked away not taking her gaze off Jessie, "What's her problem" Jonny asked still annoyed, "I don't know, she is a great player but sometimes it all gets to her head, anyway you must be Jonny Quest, it is really nice to meet you and your friend Jessie here really appreciates your support" Michelle said extending a hand to Jonny, who return smiled but felt a little weird looking at Michelle for the first time with the resemblance to his Mother quite striking, she didn't catch Jonny's look but Jessie did notice it as well and straight away could understand Jonny feeling slight uncomfortable but did not decide to say anything on the matter
"Well Jessie you did so well today and considering you have never played before, I can't wait to see more, I think you have a natural talent" The Coach said still smiling from earlier, "Thanks Michelle, I hope I can keep showing you what I can do" Jessie replied before walking off to Jonny towards the changing rooms "Wait up for me Jonny, I Just need to get changed" before rushing in "Sure Ace, I am not going anywhere" Jonny laughed at her, he couldn't help but feel pleased for her.
Back in the changing rooms Jessie was having a gossip with her friend Becky "So when you gonna ask Jonny out" she teased Jessie, "We're just friends, don't get me wrong he a good guy but I don't know" Jessie replied although in the back of her mind she did feel much closer to Jonny lately. "Yeah girl, that's what they all say, I seen you two pretty much joined up to the hip and the way you both look at each other" Becky chuckled, meanwhile sat next to them was Megan the girl who made the snide comment to Jessie earlier, she looked across and glared at Jessie before getting up and walking out the changing room.
Jessie studied her as she walked out, trying to figure out what her problem was shaking her head "Who is that girl and why she targeting me" she protested to Becky, sighing she replied "That's Megan Burton, I don't know what her problem with you is but she needs to get her head out of her ass, she thinks she is better than anyone else and has a god given right to be number one in the team every week, every so often when you play in a team, there is always that one person who will loathe you no matter what but don't let her get to you"
Jessie thought about it for a second, she did not feel comfortable with Megan the way she was getting at her but she knew if she wanted a chance in this team, she had to deal with it. "The rest of the team are ok right?" she questioned, "Yeah, honestly it is just her" Becky referring to Megan.
Jessie sighed "I better go, Jonny is waiting for me" Walking to get out "I am sure he is" Becky again teased, "Shut up" Jessie laughed before saying "I will see you in school tomorrow" she waved as she left the room, greeting Jonny outside.
"Ready to go hotshot" Jessie tapping Jonny on the shoulder, "Yeah, let's go" Jonny walked outside with Jessie and found Dr Quest waiting for them in the car. "Hey kids, you both ok" Benton greeted both of them warmly. "You should have seen what Jess did during soccer training pop" Jonny told is Father excitedly with Jessie blushing. "What did she do" Benton smiled. "She scored and it was such a good goal Dad, it was from way out on the field as well, she totally nailed it" Jonny explained rather excitedly. "Well done Jessie, my wife used to love Soccer, she would be proud of you Jessie" Benton said with a hinge of sadness causing Jonny to bow his head before Jessie put a hand on his shoulder
The rest of the drive home was in silence, when getting home Race barely said a word to Jessie other than continue his disapproval, Benton at the same time was starting to notice and disapprove at his old friend Race acting the way he was towards his own daughter. Jonny meanwhile sent Estella a message about Jessie's goal in soccer training, Estella phoned Jonny up straight away expressing her delight and spoke to Jessie who blushed again and asked Jonny why he had to tell her at first but then at the same time when her Mom told her how proud she was, Jessie actually felt really good about herself, her life was getting better, her best friend Jonny was supporting her, which was all she could of ever asked for, it was just a shame her Father was not seeing it the same way.
Few days later it was the final Soccer training before the match against the Gloucester Eagles, Jonny had this time stopped to watch the whole of training and again Jessie impressed by scoring another but occasionally she would make an error at the end of training the coach pulled her aside to speak to her about the coming game. "Jessie, I am gonna name you amongst the substitutes, however at some point in the game I am likely to bring you onto the field, I feel you are not quite ready for a full game yet but I think you will make an impact during the game after all it is eighty minute match" Jessie sighed with relief at her Coach's words, although she would have love to have started the game at the same time she felt less pressure if she was introduced during the game.
"Oh, and Jessie, make sure that Jonny looks after you man" Michelle added, "Thanks, I can look after myself though, if anything I have to look after him" Jessie laughed. "So, when's the wedding like" The Coached teased her, "Ha we are just friends, that's it" Jessie became very defensive with that comment hitting her. "Yeah looks like it, to me he worships the ground you walk on, I can see the chemistry between you every time, listen this is how me and my Husband started, we were just good friends and I was blind to it for ages" The Coach carried on, with that Jessie was more deep in thought *Come on Bannon you know you like him and want it to be more one day*. Jessie sighed before saying "I can't deny that I do care about him a lot and he means so much to me" Jessie continued to be deep in thought.
"I am not saying you should rush into anything but at some point, do something about it, you don't want to be thinking what if later especially if another girl gets with him, he is a good looking guy" The coach's is comment made Jessie very jealous at the thought of another girl being with him not that she showed it, "I will see you on Sunday coach" Jessie parted warmly with her before setting off after Jonny passing but not noticing Megan who gave her another death stare *You won't get in the team as long as I have something to do with it*
Later that night Jessie was very restless in bed and could not sleep, so many thoughts plagued in her head, luckily she did not have school the next day as it was a Saturday, a lot of her thoughts were of Jonny and it made her stomach do flips "Come on Bannon, it won't happen, it's Jonny" she muttered *You mean you are in denial* a voice cried out in her head. The fact was though her and Jonny's relationship was starting to change, yes, they were still just friends but lately she had seen how much Jonny was maturing, one thing that had never changed, he had always put her first. She laid in bed and sighed her heart beating rapidly, she thought about what her Coach had said *What if another girl got with Jonny*, no it could not happen, no one could take her Jonny *you're mine hotshot, one day I am going to make you the happiest guy* she vowed to herself, her last thought before she finally fell asleep was of her and Jonny earlier that evening kicking a Soccer ball around the front of the Compound.
Jonny was also restless, the exact same thoughts were going through his head, he couldn't deny either him and Jessie were getting closer *Sorry Race but I am gonna succeed where you failed Estella, I won't let Jessie down*
Sunday came round quick, Benton Quest decided he would drive Jessie and Jonny who came along for support for the game in Gloucester, it was a chilly and wet morning but neither cared "Good luck Jessie, I would stay but I got a conference call I will come and pick you guys up after the game" Benton said out the window after he dropped the teens off. As soon as Jonny and Jessie got towards the dressing room, Jessie gave Jonny a quick hug as Jonny wished her good luck for the game before he found a decent spot to watch all the game and the warm up.
After a short warm up the team went back in Jessie gave Jonny a little wave before she went back into the dressing room but not before Jonny shouted "You got this Ace". Back in the dressing room the Coach was reading out the team and giving a final prep talk, Rockport had never beaten Gloucester Eagles before and it was a stat she and the whole team were hoping to change this season.
"Ok team is gonna be in goal Aimee Spears, Right back is Lucy Dale, center backs are Hannah McCarthy, Jasmine Richards, Left Back is Kerri Clarke, in center midfield will be Rose Sanchez and Darcy Thompson, on right wing will be the captain Becky Wilson and left wing will be Lisa Viera, just behind the forward I will have Kate Robertson supporting Megan Burton" The Coach took a breath before continuing with the substitutes "On the bench is Leila Parris, Michelle Palmer, Christine McKenzie, Carli Williams and Jessie Bannon" The whole team nodded.
"Howay Girls we have never beaten the Eagles, so today I am hoping we finally turn that around, you know your roles, you know what to do, let's get out there and get at them man" The Coach challenged the team as they walked out the dressing room and lined up waiting to go out onto the pitch.
It was still raining and it looked miserable out but the girls were hoping to put on a show for the many people that had managed to make the game in the midafternoon cold. The team went out while Jessie and the rest of the subs made their way to the bench. Not long later the referee signaled the start of the game and Rockport had the kick off, almost straight away they had a chance of a goal but Becky fired the ball wildly over from a good position inside the opposition's box.
Next a break from Rockport and Lisa burst into the box only to be brought down by the opposition defender and the referee straight way gave a penalty to Rockport, which Becky and Megan had a minor argument on who was gonna take it. Megan firmly grabbed the ball and put it down on the penalty spot but her shot was tame and the goalkeeper easily saved and gathered it up before Megan could get to the rebound, "Damn" the coach muttered "Jessie go for a run down the line to keep warm" Jessie nodded before she set off.
Another attack from Rockport Megan was one on one with the goalkeeper after a defensive mistake with Becky to her right all she had to do was lay it off and the keeper would have been out of the equation but she scuffed her shot wide rather than passing it, which caused Becky to lose her head and shout at Megan "God sake Megan pass the damn ball" Megan just shrugged it off.
Towards the end of the first half Gloucester attacked finally for the first time with their attacker getting into the box, back was Megan trying to help out sticking out a leg but unfortunately brought the attacker down and the referee gave another penalty with Megan's protest being turned away but not before Megan continued to confront the referee in which she had had enough and pulled out a yellow card for her taking her name down in her notebook.
The striker for Gloucester stepped up and planted the shot down in the bottom corner giving Gloucester the lead. The heads dropped on the Rockport Girls as almost straight away Gloucester raced down the field again and almost scored again only for Aimee the Goalkeeper to pull off a good save, straight after the half time whistle went and the girls went in.
The Coach didn't mince her words "We have played some good stuff but we are not taking the chances and we have made one mistake and been punished for it girls, let's up the tempo, they are beatable today" Becky cut in and said "We would be well ahead if Megan would have passed to me and not fluffed that penalty", Megan then shot back "Oh shut up" The Coach moved quickly to diffuse the argument "Enough, if we are gonna turn this around we will not achieve it by fighting amongst ourselves"
After the talk the girls returned to the pitch and soon after the second half was underway, and almost straight away Rockport attacked but once again Megan fluffed it and put her shot wide of the goal when it looked easier to score causing the Coach to throw her water bottle on the floor in frustration.
A couple minutes later yet another Rockport attack and this time Megan was clean through on goal and got round the keeper but somehow instead of calmly side footing the ball in the goal, blasted it and it flew over the bar, the Coach reacted by ordering Jessie to go out and warm up again, meanwhile on the side Jonny was thinking *Come one surely it is only a matter of time before Jessie is allowed on*.
Once again, another chance and this time Megan instead of connecting with the ball managed to trip over her own feet with the ball harmlessly rolling out of play and at the same time an opponent taunted her, what followed was Megan confronting her and before she could aim a slap at the opponent Becky stepped in to stop the altercation escalating into a fight. The Coach had seen enough and told Jessie to get ready to go on letting the linesman know that she was intending a substitute.
Straight away Jessie was ready to enter and The Coach ordered Megan to come off, as she came off she didn't even look at Jessie, by the time she made it to the bench she snatched a coat off the coach before kicking the wall where the dugout was, "There is no need for that, you carry on like this and you will won't play for us" The Coach was disgusted, Megan meekly sat down on the bench afterwards, a few spectators were amused by it all but while that happened Jessie was on the pitch and straight away in the thick of the action winning the ball off an opponent but just slightly overhit the pass to Becky, but it drew applause from the Coach.
Time began to ran out as hard as Jessie and the team tried it looked like they were not going to find an opening as the game entered the last few minutes. Another attack from Rockport, Becky again broke free and ran towards the edge of the penalty area and saw Jessie on the edge who at the same time saw the goalkeeper slightly off her line. The pass was perfect and Jessie controlled the ball before unleashing a powerful shot that went up but then dipped, the goalkeeper jumped to try and push the ball over but the sudden dip caught her out and she was left grasping at thin air as the ball dropped beautifully in the goal, sending the Rockport girls and the Coach into raptures.
Jonny was jumping for joy on the side as well not to mention he was also admiring Jessie in her Soccer Kit; the sun broke through the gloom at the same time and there was still enough time for maybe Rockport to snatch a winning goal.
The game entered the last minute, Rockport had Gloucester penned in their own half, they came to the edge of the box, the Left Back Kerri who had pushed up forward floated a ball into the box, the Gloucester defense panicked and could not clear the ball properly, it fell to Jessie who blasted the ball low and it nestled into the bottom corner, sparking scenes of absolute joy from all of the Rockport Girls, mobbing Jessie which meant they had surely won the game.
Soon as kick off was taken the Referee blew for full time and the girls celebrated like crazy, Jonny on the side was whistling and punching the air for he could not wait to greet Jessie after that, Rockport had a new star.
As the players headed into the dressing room, team spirit was sky high all except Megan were celebrating, The Coach calmed them down enough to speak to them congratulating the team on a great win "Girls that was brilliant, last season we lost our first game by eight goals to nothing and we finished dead last in the League, you were all outstanding especially you Jessie when you went on, you changed game" Jessie was sat with a beaming smile and all except Megan went over and patted her on the back.
The Coach finished off by saying "We got a game again next week at home against Ipswich so we need to keep this up, but girls well done today" The girls headed out and Megan made a snide remark to Jessie "Bitch if you think you are better than me then you are mistaken" Jessie stared at her before ignoring her as she went out to be greeted by Jonny, she ran to him and gave him a big hug "You were awesome Jess" Jonny said quietly to her as she rested her head on his shoulder. "Thank you for coming to support me Jonny, you have no idea how much it meant" Jessie said trying not to get emotional, moments later Benton pulled up to pick them both up.
"So how was it" Benton asked straight away, "We won and I scored both the goals" Jessie burst out "Wow that's amazing Jessie, it sounds like you have discovered a natural talent there" Benton proudly responded.
After arriving home, everyone was sat in the living room, Jessie began to tell her Dad about her match only Race looked barely interested "So yeah I scored two goals today" Jessie said feeling very happy, "Well if you carry on playing you are surely gonna get hurt, that is not what I want, I think you should quit now" Race said sharply standing up from his chair.
Jessie was stunned by that response "Dad why can't you be happy for me and support me" She spat before storming upstairs. "Race what was that for old friend" Benton questioned before Race responded "She should not be playing in such a physical Sport" Race sat back down again while Benton shook his head, Jonny was in too much shock to react at first before he quietly walked off to find Jessie.
Jessie slammed her door shut and sat down on her bed before tears overwhelmed her, she could not believe what her Father had said, it hit her like a ton of bricks and now she was deflated and crying her eyes out, there was a soft knock on the door "Go Away" Jessie screamed still in tears. "Jess it's me, please let me in" Jonny's soft voice could be heard the other side of the door.
Jessie sat for a minute debating what on whether to let her best friend in or not, on the one hand she did not want to him to see her crying, she never showed that much emotion, but on the other he was her best friend and she had seen him crying many times in the past, slowly she got up and opened her door allowing him in before closing it again quickly.
Jonny saw the tears in her eyes and was shocked, he had never seen her like that but he was not gonna leave her like that without trying to make her feel better. Jonny took one look before pulling her into his arms, Jessie was a little reluctant at first before she buried her head into his shoulders and burst out crying again. After a minute Jonny spoke to her quietly as he wiped the tears from her eyes "I hope you don't listen to that crap, I can't believe he said that to you, I have lost a lot of respect for him there" Jessie slowly looked up at him "Maybe he is right, I should just stop" she sounded defeated but then it was met with a fierce response from Jonny "What you actually gonna give in like that, come on you have worked so hard to get there and look how you played, you proved so many people wrong, you have come this far Jessie so don't give up on it now"
Jessie was rather taken aback by it all and went silent for a second still in Jonny's arms before finally responding "You're right, I can't let my Father's ignorant attitude stop me, I loved every second I was on the field and your support drove me on more, I cannot do it without you" Jessie looked at Jonny right in the eyes, "You won't have to because I will always be there Ace" Jonny said defiantly.
They stayed in the embrace for a bit longer before letting go of each other but not before Jessie continued talking "I don't think you ever seen me cry Jonny, I don't like showing anyone when I am like this" Jonny smiled before he said "It's ok to cry and show emotion Jessie, I have done so in the past remember". It was Jessie's turn to smile "And that's what I like about you Jonny, I much rather a guy like you who shows emotion than one who is all macho and doesn't show emotion" She said finally calming down.
"I remember the time I cried over that Elephant that died in Africa" Jonny smiled sadly at that memory he mentioned, "I thought that was really sweet with the way you cared, and remember the time you helped me when I had my panic attack in the underwater City, I would not have got out of that if it weren't for you" Jessie said hugging Jonny again "You are the best friend I could ever ask for, I would rather die than lose you". Jonny's heart started to race at that statement from Jessie "I am not going anywhere Jessie because you are the best friend any guy could wish for" They both sat deep in thought *I don't know how much longer I can just see him as a friend, god Jonny what are you doing to me lately* at the same time Jonny thought *God you are amazing Jess, I hope we become much more than friends soon*
Finally breaking the thoughts "I better get studying for this physics exam Jess as much as I don't want to leave you" Jonny reluctantly said, "It's ok Jonny, last thing I want you to do is fail it, your Father would not be impressed, thank you though you know how to make a girl feel better" She replied happily. After one more hug Jonny left the room to go to his while Jessie picked up her phone and rang her Mom in Colombia.
Jessie proceeded to tell her Mom about how her Soccer match went and what her Dad said to her after and Jonny comforting her. "Don't you worry about your Father sweetheart, I will deal with him" Estella said firmly down the phone before adding "Don't forget I love you no matter what and at least Jonny has some sense" Jessie sighed before replying "I just don't get it with my Dad no more, he lets me go on all these adventures where we are at constant risk of being blown up and killed yet won't let me enjoy a game of Soccer without putting me down" Estella listened for a minute before saying "Well you know what he is like, he is ridiculously overprotective"
Soon after they closed out the phone call before Jessie laid back on the bed sighing, all sorts were going through her head, her Father, Jonny's words of encouragement she just need to rest, she was exhausted.
Jonny was struggling to study for his test, his mind continued to wander more and more about Jessie one voice cried in his head *So when you gonna admit you have feelings for her* while another *Is it worth risking a friendship in case she doesn't feel the same* for much of that evening he wrestled with all those thoughts.
The End (Of Chapter 1)