Stand still, look pretty
Disclaimer:I own nothing but the storyline. Spoilers from 1.13 to the season finale. This story is tv-show based and is also AU.
Jenny Humphrey, the little freshman who's known for being a total goody-goodie. Is finally turning over a new leaf and re-defining herself so-to- speak.
She incessantly began tapping her freshly polished fingernails on the kitchen counter, as she waited for her dad to come home. Ugh, dad where are you?! she thought. Not too long after, her dad opened the front and suantered along inside heading over to the couch.
"Dad, what took you so long. You said you'd be here like two hours agao" she whined.
"Relax Jen, I'm here now. What is it?" her dad said groggily, letting out a yawn.
"Um, I was wondering if I meet my friend for ice cream?" Jenny asked sweetly, batting her eyelashes making her little pouty face. The one her dad couldn't resist.
"Does this friend have a name?" Rufus asked, resting his head in his hand.
She looked down for a moment, and bit her lip unsure if she should tell her dad the truth. "Before you jump to conclusions we're just friends, Nate just wants to take me out for ice cream. Please can I go?" she pleaded.
"Nate Archibald?" he repeated.
"Yeah" she said softly. "Can I go?"
"Isn't he the same kid who broke your heart" he said, ponderingly.
"No dad, that wasn't him" she said harshly, not wanting to re-live the moment. "Nate's different. He's sweet, funny, and loves animals"
"I'm sorry Jenny, but the answer is no. You're still grounded, you've really disappointed me Jenny. I'm not letting you go" Rufus said sternly.
She glared at the dad for a moment and scoffed, stomping off to her room she slammed the door. She plopped down on her bed, burying her face in the pillow she began to cry.
Moments later, her cell phone began ringing loudly. Stretching out her hand towards the nightstand she fumbled around for her phone, propping herself up on one arm she rubbed her eye vigorously answering, "Hello?"
"Jenny, is that you?" Nate said worriedly.
She brushed away a strand of hair that had fallen into her face. "Who is this?"
"It's me Nate" he said, sitting down on the steps of the Met. "You sound like you've been crying. What's wrong?"
"Oh hi, Nate" she said, curling her lips into a small smile. "I'm okay, I guess. I'm sorry about today, I have to cancel, my dad won't let me go out. Apparently, I'm still grounded. Is there any way we can reschedule?"
"Uh sure" he scratched his head for a moment responding, "How about Thursday after school. I'm sure you'll be out of punishment by then"
"Okay, that sounds great. Thanks so much for understanding" Jenny sniffled, smiling happily. "Talking to you makes my day a whole lot brighter"
"Aw Jenny, that's so sweet. Talking to you my day a whole lot brighter too" he smiled. "So I'll see you tomorrow at school"
"Mhm" Jenny giggled, then nodded. "Bye Nate"
"Bye Jenny" he closed his phone, dusting himself off he turned around and walked home.
Using the back sleeve of her shirt, she wiped her eyes once more before shuffling into the living room.
"Dad" she said, softly her voice barely above a whisper.
"Jenny, what's the matter?" he said, eyeing his daughter worriedly for a moment.
"Nothing" she shrugged. "Do you think I'll be off punishment by Thursday?"
"I don't know, Jen. You tell me. Do you think you'll be off punishment by Thursday?" Rufus said, questioningly.
"I - I don't know. But I hope so. What is it going to take for you to believe in me again?" she said, sitting down on the empty seat in front the counter.
"What is it going to take, Jenny you really shoudln't have to ask me that. If you want me to believe in you, then prove to me that I can count on you" Rufus said, in a comforting tone.
"Dad, do you... hate me?" Jenny asked nervously.
"Hate you, Jenny I love you and nothing you do will ever change that. Come over here" he gestured, pulling his only daughter into a hug.
Jenny broke the hug, and kissed her dad on the cheek. Walking back towards her room, she sat on her bed crossing one leg into the other. She laid her head against a pillow and began to think, how much simplier her life was a few years ago. Before, she met Asher, before she began falling for him, and before he broke her heart.
There was a light tapping on her door. But loud enough for Jenny to hear. Slowly getting off the bed, she walked towards the door. "Who is it?" she said softly.
There was no answer.
"Hello, is anybody there" Jenny said again.
Once more the person began tapping on the door.
She clenched her teeth together, opening the door she said, "Hel-" She shook her head, as a confused look fell over her face as she gazed up at the person who stood in front her door. "Nate, what are you doing here? More importantly, how did you get in here?"
"I wanted to see you. I came in through the back door" Nate said, smirking.
"That's sweet. But we don't have a back door" she said, quirking an eyebrow at Nate.
"Fire escape" he said smugly, laughing.
"Get in here" she giggled, pulling him into her room, closing the door behind him.
He stumbled back onto her bed. "Who knew you were so fiesty" she said, eyeing her up and down for a moment.
"Shut up" she rolled her eyes, and shoved him lightly sitting down next to him. "Anyways, why are you really here?"
"I told I wanted to see you" Nate said defensively, a blush slight creeping into his cheeks.
Oh my god, It's not every day I get to see a boy blush. That is too adorable. "Nate, why are you nice to me?"
"Because, like I've said a million times before. I care about you" Nate said, looking into Jenny's icy blue eyes.
"Are we like best friends or something" Jenny asked, hoping she didn't sound like a total idiot.
"I would think so. I mean we've known each toher since we were like five" Nate said, smiling widely.
Jenny took a deep breath, "So..."
"I was wondering. What do you really think of me" Nate said, in all seriousness.
"Uh, that's a tough question" she teased, smiling at him. "Well for one you're super sweet, and you're funny"
"Is that all you think of me as?" Nate asked, trying to sound disappointed.
"I don't know. I mean I care about you alot. So much, at times it scares me" Jenny said softly, looking down at the fuzzy pink carpet that was at the side of her bed.
"So you wouldn't be offended, if I did this" Nate said, leaning inward placing his hands around her waist. Kissing her softly.
At first she resisted, but the moment she felt all the butterflies in stomach beginning to flutter she easily gave in.
Deeping the kiss, he lightly pushed her causing her lay on her back.