Ronnie and Jack

The Love that Burns

By RonnieAndJackForever - Chloe

Chapter 1 – A Waiting Game

Jack is helping Roxy wash up some champagne flutes in the Vic's kitchen. Ronnie is standing by the door, leaning up against it, subconsciously staring at Jack, longing for him, for the sense of safety she felt whenever he was with her.

Roxy turns around.

Roxy: What?!? Are you just gonna stand there or d'you actually wanna help?

Jack turns around and notices Ronnie. As soon as he makes eye contact she looks away, as if shamed by him, or disgusted by him. He sighs. He wishes she would forgive him and that he could be with her again, but he knows he can't force her to; he'll just have to wait.

Ronnie snaps out of her haze, angry at herself for letting her mind wander like that.

Ronnie: Yeah what can I do?

Roxy: Well can you finish these champagne flutes? I need to get Amy dressed.

Ronnie sighs.

Ronnie: Yeah fine.

Roxy puts the champagne flute she's holding down and walks out of the room. Ronnie slowly walks towards the sink, constantly aware of Jack's eyes on her. She begins to dry one champagne flute in silence.