Ok this is not my first story but is one of my first publised attempts so helpful comments are welcomed
CHAPTER 1
It was a warm spring day it was Saturday which was good for Jesse and Leslie They spent the day outside planning on going to Terabithia. Leslies parents Bill and Judy had asked the Aarons to watch her while they went to a Book Fair in Richmond where they were suppose to read from there latest book. They left Friday night and would be back no later then Sunday early afternoon. Leslie helped Jesse do his chores and when they finished asked if they could go out "Ok but be back before dark" she said. They started to run when Leslie stopped him "Wait let me get P.T. from my house" She ran up to her front door and pulled out her house key her parents left her with as soon as she opened the door P.T. her dog Jess had gotten her as a gift ran right up to her. She locked the door behind her and the three of them were off. They ran as fast as they could Leslie was still faster then Jess but only just they got to the creek that was the entrance to there magical world where they ruled and nothing could ever hurt them in this place.
They spent the day helping the Terabithians fight the Dark Master squogres and Harry Vultures they The two also fixed the tree house up more Jess and Leslie where having such a good time they didn't even notice that the sun was beginning to set "Hey Leslie I think we should head back now" said Jess "I guess your right" the two set off back but as they got to the other side of the creek it started raining. They made a quick stop at Leslies while to put P.T. back and fed him for the day then they made there way to the Aaron's. The rain really began to come down hard as soon as they reached Jesse's front lawn. They took there shoes off at the door and Jess yelled out "Mom were home" His mother Mary was in the kitchen "I was starting to worry about you too where have you been" she said not condescending but more informative.
"Sorry we lost track of time its really starting to come down out there though" said Jess hoping to change the subject. "Well go wash your hands dinner will be ready in a couple minutes" The two quickly ran to the bathroom to wash up " So Jess after dinner want to do our homework?" Leslie asked "I don't really want to do it but I guess there's nothing else to do tonight" Leslie couldn't help but laugh at Jess for that. Jess looked at her with a glare but he wasn't able to stay looking angry and soon melted into laughter too. The two were still laughing when they went into the kitchen. "And what may I ask is so funny?" Asked Mary "Nothing Mrs. Aarons we were just talking about school work" Said Leslie honestly though she gave Jess a side ways glance he returned almost making them laugh even more. "School work is nothing to laugh about. You need to take it seriously" said a stern voice Jess turned and saw his father towering over them "Yes sir" said Jess quickly though from behind them the kids did not see it Mrs. Aarons shot her husband a look as if to say "what was that about" But he just kept his stance.
Dinner was a pretty silent affair for Jess and Leslie they ate quickly and then went up to Jess's room to do there work. Even though Jess hated doing his school work just being with Leslie when he did it made it a lot easier and somehow fun(only a little though). It was still raining out side when all of a sudden a great flash of light outside and a giant CRACK of thunder made the two of them jump. It was so dark out Jess could not see the rain but he could hear it hitting the roof hard "Its really coming down isn't it Leslie" he said "Yeah it is" was all she said back he looked at her she had a strange look on her face Jess couldn't quite place it but she was too quiet "Not scared are you?" This seemed to snap her out of her daze "No its just…" she seemed unable to think of something to say When May Belle came running in scared "Its just I was worried for May Belle" said Leslie quickly she got up and went over to the scared seven year old Jess looked at her when her back was turned perplexed but quickly turned away when she turned back around.
Back down stairs Mary and Jesse Sr. were talking while Mary did the dishes "You know it's been hard for Jess to make friends do you have to act that way all the time around them." Mary asked her husband "He needs to stay focused on what's important if he is ever going to make something of himself." He countered "He's not even thirteen let him be a kid and have fun" "The world is not a fun place Mary" "I'm well aware of that but you know before Leslie moved in next door Jess was miserable she's brought about a big change in him I think for the better" "O that girl has changed him but I'm not too sure if its for the better" "Meaning what exactly" she stared at him accusingly "Meaning I think Jess should start trying to make other friends those two should spend a little less time together I am keeping a eye on them" "Don't even think about separating them she's a good kid that's the end of it"
The rest of the night was uneventful and despite the rain they finished there work and got ready for bed Leslie would be sleeping in Jess's room with May Bell and Jess would be on the couch down stairs. The two said there goodnights and went off to bed completely ignorant of what had happened downstairs.
END CHAPTER 1