Final Traces Gone....
"Jack, I know you are upset about the fact that I led you on but I never meant to hurt you. I really care about you but I'm in love with Oscar." Oscar smiled triumphantly as Jack looked away, trying to hide from Mattie's gaze.
"Don't look so smug Oscar, there is plenty that I could say about you." She paused, lifting one eyebrow in question. "Do you want me to go into detail?"
Abashed, Oscar looked to the floor as he shook his head. Tempest looked from one to the other skeptically. "I hope that's all that needs said. However, if this happens again I just might catch that train. If you both will excuse me, I need to get some rest," she dismissed them as she laid back down.
Jack headed for the door but stopped and turned to watch Oscar and Tempest. Oscar tucked her in and kissed her between whispered words. Jack had to admit they looked good together, despite who Oscar was. Jack left the bunkroom to give the happy couple their privacy. He didn't belong in that picture.
One month later....
Jack tried not to burst into laughter as he stood talking to Oscar Delancey. He also tried not to give away Tempest's presence as she tiptoed closer and closer to the unsuspecting Oscar.
"So Morris and I....HOLY SHIT!...," he cried out. "What da...MATTIE!!!"
With mission accomplished, Mattie sped off as Jack finally burst into laughter. "Ya knew 'bout dis Kelly?," asked Oscar in disbelief. "I'll be back fer you!"
Oscar ran after Mattie, knowing that she would take cover behind Sapphire and Race. Jack, having been through this before, knew Oscar would have a hard time dealing with Tempest and Sapphire. They protected and stood up for each other in any situation.
Eventually Oscar would corner Tempest and things would be okay again. Then Oscar would apologize for threatening Jack, who had obviously been persuaded by Tempest to keep quiet.
As Jack watched the now-familiar scene play out before him he thought of what seemed like only yesterday. It had actually been a month since Jack had thought himself in love with Tempest. Eventually he had come to realize that he didn't belong with her.
Oscar and Mattie walked back over to Jack, arms around each other. Jack hid his smile as they approached. Oscar spit in one hand and offered it to Jack in apology. Jack did the same and they shook hands as they had done many times before.
"Sorry Jack. Ya know I was kiddin' right?," said Oscar.
"Of course I do, Oscar. Dis ain't da first time dat dis has happened."
"No it ain't. I swear Mattie always seems ta know when I'm telling someone anuddea Delancey bruddea story."
Mattie smiled innocently. "I'm telepathic. I can hear their minds screaming for help so I come and save them."
"Sure, sure." The circulation bell rang as the gate to the Distribution Center opened. The trio walked up to the window. Oscar kissed Mattie quickly before heading inside.
After paying for their papes, Jack and Tempest sat down on the steps near the window. They shared a secretive wink as they began to 'peruse da merchandise'.
"Do ya think he'll evea figure it out?," he asked never looking up.
"Eventually, he has to. I'm not dating a complete idiot," she answered seriously.
"Yeah, it's gettin' harder fer us ta signal ya now widout him realizin' it."
"We'll have to devise a new signal. Should I ask everyone about that?"
"Not yet. Give it a liddle while longer," Jack replied, looking up and exchanging a secretive smile with Tempest. "How mad do ya think he'll be when 'e figures it all out?"
Tempest paused briefly. "As mad as he was back when he thought you and I were together."
"Are ya sure? Dis ain't da same thing."
"He'll consider it a betrayal...at first." Tempest winked at him. "Don't worry. I'm better able to calm him down now."
Jack chuckled as he shook his head and returned his attention to his paper.
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Hey everyone!!! Wow I finally got it up! I know this chapter was kinda short and didn't have any of the love interests in it but I wanted to show how Jack was okay with everything now. .
....Oh and for Wishfull Dreamer-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!.I hope you like your gift!! hehe....
....Please review everyone!!
~Molly
"Jack, I know you are upset about the fact that I led you on but I never meant to hurt you. I really care about you but I'm in love with Oscar." Oscar smiled triumphantly as Jack looked away, trying to hide from Mattie's gaze.
"Don't look so smug Oscar, there is plenty that I could say about you." She paused, lifting one eyebrow in question. "Do you want me to go into detail?"
Abashed, Oscar looked to the floor as he shook his head. Tempest looked from one to the other skeptically. "I hope that's all that needs said. However, if this happens again I just might catch that train. If you both will excuse me, I need to get some rest," she dismissed them as she laid back down.
Jack headed for the door but stopped and turned to watch Oscar and Tempest. Oscar tucked her in and kissed her between whispered words. Jack had to admit they looked good together, despite who Oscar was. Jack left the bunkroom to give the happy couple their privacy. He didn't belong in that picture.
One month later....
Jack tried not to burst into laughter as he stood talking to Oscar Delancey. He also tried not to give away Tempest's presence as she tiptoed closer and closer to the unsuspecting Oscar.
"So Morris and I....HOLY SHIT!...," he cried out. "What da...MATTIE!!!"
With mission accomplished, Mattie sped off as Jack finally burst into laughter. "Ya knew 'bout dis Kelly?," asked Oscar in disbelief. "I'll be back fer you!"
Oscar ran after Mattie, knowing that she would take cover behind Sapphire and Race. Jack, having been through this before, knew Oscar would have a hard time dealing with Tempest and Sapphire. They protected and stood up for each other in any situation.
Eventually Oscar would corner Tempest and things would be okay again. Then Oscar would apologize for threatening Jack, who had obviously been persuaded by Tempest to keep quiet.
As Jack watched the now-familiar scene play out before him he thought of what seemed like only yesterday. It had actually been a month since Jack had thought himself in love with Tempest. Eventually he had come to realize that he didn't belong with her.
Oscar and Mattie walked back over to Jack, arms around each other. Jack hid his smile as they approached. Oscar spit in one hand and offered it to Jack in apology. Jack did the same and they shook hands as they had done many times before.
"Sorry Jack. Ya know I was kiddin' right?," said Oscar.
"Of course I do, Oscar. Dis ain't da first time dat dis has happened."
"No it ain't. I swear Mattie always seems ta know when I'm telling someone anuddea Delancey bruddea story."
Mattie smiled innocently. "I'm telepathic. I can hear their minds screaming for help so I come and save them."
"Sure, sure." The circulation bell rang as the gate to the Distribution Center opened. The trio walked up to the window. Oscar kissed Mattie quickly before heading inside.
After paying for their papes, Jack and Tempest sat down on the steps near the window. They shared a secretive wink as they began to 'peruse da merchandise'.
"Do ya think he'll evea figure it out?," he asked never looking up.
"Eventually, he has to. I'm not dating a complete idiot," she answered seriously.
"Yeah, it's gettin' harder fer us ta signal ya now widout him realizin' it."
"We'll have to devise a new signal. Should I ask everyone about that?"
"Not yet. Give it a liddle while longer," Jack replied, looking up and exchanging a secretive smile with Tempest. "How mad do ya think he'll be when 'e figures it all out?"
Tempest paused briefly. "As mad as he was back when he thought you and I were together."
"Are ya sure? Dis ain't da same thing."
"He'll consider it a betrayal...at first." Tempest winked at him. "Don't worry. I'm better able to calm him down now."
Jack chuckled as he shook his head and returned his attention to his paper.
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Hey everyone!!! Wow I finally got it up! I know this chapter was kinda short and didn't have any of the love interests in it but I wanted to show how Jack was okay with everything now. .
....Oh and for Wishfull Dreamer-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!.I hope you like your gift!! hehe....
....Please review everyone!!
~Molly