By: afallenblackrose
Author's Notes: Okay this story occurs before the party in Haunted. Some things are changed and others stay the same so I hope you like it.
Chapter One: A PhotoRunning into Debbie downstairs was the last straw. I thought to myself as I climbed up the stairs to my bedroom.
I ran into David followed by Max on my way up.
"Where are you going?" I asked him.
"Over to Todd's, and staying the night." He responded.
"Good idea." I said.
"You should do the same stay at CeCe's." He said.
"I will but I have something to do still."
"Okay, see you tomorrow Suze." He said and went down the remaining stairs.
Yeah, tomorrow. Let's just hope the house was still standing tomorrow. As I continued my way up the stairs I couldn't help but think about Jesse. That guy I tell you, he can just pull a heartstring and make me cry. I hadn't cried since Paul left.
Paul, ugh just the thought of that ass hole sent me into fits of frustration. And what he had said before he left?
FLASHBACK
"Well, Suze?" Paul asked, staying where he was, in spite of the sea of humanity darting past him. "Is that it? You don't want me dead. You want me around. Because you like me. Admit it."
END OF FLASHBACK
It just might have been true. That was if he hadn't tried to put the moves on me five minutes before. I had reached my door and prayed to God that he wasn't there. That's all I needed right now was for him to be there. I twisted the doorknob and peaked in glad to see that Jesse's spectral form wasn't on the window seat.
I made my way into the bathroom, to take a nice hot shower. Because let's face it even a hot bath wouldn't soothe my nerves right now. Turning the hot water tap on full blast, and stepping into the shower. Losing myself in the steam and stream of hot water.
Stepping out twenty minutes later and toweling myself off. Changed into my most comfortable hole filled jeans and a faded black silk tee. I opened up the bathroom door surprised to see that Jesse still wasn't there. You would think that he would have shown up by now at least to say good-bye. I walked over to my bed and collapsed on it.
Pulling out Jesse's portrait from underneath my pillow. I just stared at it, until I was near close to tears again. Finally having enough I stowed it under my pillow. Jesse was still nowhere to be seen. I got up from my bed sick of waiting.
If Jesse was going to show up he would have done it by now.
"Good-bye Jesse." I whispered and started to turn the doorknob to exit my bedroom. That's when I noticed the glow from the bay window. I stopped and stared. Jesse came into view.
"Susannah." He said. I bit my lip hard, if I hadn't the tears would have flowed.
"Jesse, I'm surprised you came back. I thought you would have stayed at the rectory and have Father D, fight your battles for you." I said. I was hurt and I didn't care if I sounded jealous or angry.
"Susannah," Jesse began.
"No, Jesse, I don't want to hear it. Whatever your explanation is I don't want to hear it, just go." I said. Jesse looked hurt. This was seriously killing me.
"Susannah, you should know it's better this way." He said.
"Oh," I said with a shrug to show him how very, very unconcerned I was with the whole thing. "Sure. Give my best to Sister Ernestine."
He just stood there, looking at me. I couldn't read his expression. If I'd been able to, I'd have known better than to have let myself fall in love with him. You know, on account of the whole his-not-loving-me-back thing. His eyes were dark-as dark as Paul's were light-and inscrutable.
"That's all that you have to say to me! After all that we've been through!" Jesse asked. I blinked 'after all that we've been through!' What does he mean by that?
"Yeah, that's about it Jesse." I said going towards the door. "Oh, no wait."
"Yes?" Jesse said.
"I forgot about Craig. How is he doing?" I asked.
"The same, he still thinks that he shouldn't be dead and his brother should. If you want I can have Father-" He said still staring at me.
"No, I think you and Father Dominic have done enough. I can take care of Craig." I said.
"Fine." Jesse said shortly.
"Fine." I said in response.
"Well…" Those eyes bore into me. "Good-bye Susannah."
"Good-bye Jesse." I said and started to turn the knob.
"Susannah I…" Jesse said. But it was too late I had already had turned the door knob and was on my way out. But that tone that he was using made me stop in my tracks. I turned on my heels and looked at Jesse and he was looking at me. I shook my head and walked out the door. Closing it behind me.
I took a deep breath. That was a huge strain, it was miracle I didn't cry.
FLASHBACK
"You are not use your, er, feminine wiles on Jesse." Father Dominic said.
END FLASHBACK
How was that Father Dominic? I didn't use my feminine wiles on Jesse and I didn't cry to him. The wall started to shake. I rolled my eyes. I had better get out of there.
The party was indeed starting. I pulled away from the wall and started to walk down the stairs and who did I run into? Paul of all people.
"Suze, I was just on my way to see you." He said smiling. I rolled my eyes and continued down the stairs. Paul right behind me.
"So, Suze, is it true that you and Rico are over?" He asked. We never really began.
"Yeah, it's over and he's moving into the rectory." I said. Paul whistled.
"A little harsh isn't he?" He said.
"You think?" I said.
"So, what are you up to right now?" He said.
"Nothing, I guess." I responded.
"How would you like to get out of here?" He asked. I turned around to face him.
"And do what exactly?" I retorted.
"Go see a movie or something?" He said.
"Fine, but if you try anything…" I said.
"I won't I promise, I'll keep my hands to myself." He said. Yeah like I could trust that.
Author's Notes: Well, what do you think? Is it worth writing another chapter? Tell me what you think and be HONEST!