A/N: So…glad you seem to like it a bit, at least.
This will be chapter 2…it will focus on the conversation between Lily and Jenny and Jenny's day at Constance.
The story won't go at all like the show, you've been warned.
My chapters are short, I'm sorry, I can't seem to write more than 3 pages like, ever.
Hope you like this one.
2. Questioning
Lily's eyes had widened at this point. You could see she was shocked.
Jenny felt a tiny hint of guilt. She had been too rough in what she said. She didn't dare to break the silence though.
Finally, Lily regained her cool and spoke.
"You look horrible. Maybe you should come to the Palace with me and tell me what's going on." She looked calm, but a hint of worry could be heard in her voice.
"Oh, don't bother…I mean, you must have stuff to do, and if I don't hurry I will be late for school." Jenny was partially embarrassed, partially afraid. Everyone knew of Lily and her father. It had actually helped her before that they were close.
Lily insisted though.
"No, Jenny. Right now I have nothing more important to do. And I can justify your absence from school. Since when do you care anyway? Thought you hated it and wanted to drop out…"
Lily's face was once again inquisitive as she gently pushed Jenny into the limo.
Jenny didn't respond, her head was a mess of thoughts at that moment. Uncomfortably, she sat at the back of the limo.
Jenny didn't honestly know what she was going to tell Lily. She was afraid of what she would think, or worse, say to her father.
But, oh well, she caught me already.She let a sigh escape.
Lily didn't miss that, but she decided not to break the silence. She will talk when she feels ready. There's no use in pressuring her. Lily knew better now, she'd made the mistake of asking questions with Serena too many times and she knew well where that led to.
The limo finally parked at the front door of the huge hotel and the driver opened the door for them.
Jenny got out of the limo first; she was feeling like every eye in that trendy place was pinned on her.
What did you expect? Someone that looks like you do right now stands out in Manhattan's Upper East Side.She felt the blood coming on to her face and her legs trembling. She stopped walking.
Lily, who was coming out the limo, noticed her expression and must have read her mind. She put her arms around Jenny and once again pushed her gently.
Jenny felt the warm, motherly embrace. That gave her the courage she needed. She started walking toward the grand entrance of the Palace Hotel.
As they entered the empty suite, Jenny felt much relief. At least here no one would see her.
Lily took off her coat and gestured for Jenny to seat on one of the couches.
Awkwardly, Jenny obeyed. Then, she finally broke the silence.
"Mrs. Bass, thanks." She looked down as she said this. She didn't know why she was using formal treatment, but at that moment, it felt weird to call this woman by her name.
"Jenny…what happened, really?" Lily had sat on a cushion opposite to Jenny. Her face was serious and concerned. Jenny could see that she really cared and was willing to help her. "As many flaws Rufus might have, I know he is reasonable and he loves you. I don't think he would just kick you out for no reason"
Jenny felt those words like darts on her heart. Guilt filled every inch of her body. Despite that, she heard the words blurting out of her mouth, out of control.
"He didn't actually do it. Well, he did, but it was my fault." She was speaking really fast, half because of the embarrassment the story had for her, and the half because she was about to cry.
Lily's expression was confused, her eyes looking into Jenny's to find answers, but she didn't interrupt.
Jenny took a deep breath and continued to talk, although she almost choked with the memory of what had happened.
"Well, after the fashion show, I wanted to pursue the idea of getting my own line. I asked him for permission and help, but he didn't agree with my intention. He wanted me to stay at Waldorf Designs and finish school. So I skipped school and spent my days making clothes at Agnes's apartment and attending meetings with her. I never even asked for my job back with Eleanor." She paused to take another breath "One day, school called home and obviously my father learned the truth. That was when we had an huge fallout and I moved into Agnes's apartment."
Lily was petrified. Rufus, always sensitive. And he talks about my mother. What else was he doing but choosing his daughter's future?
She looked at Jenny's face; she was making an enormous effort not to cry. At that moment, she took another deep breath and finished her story, all in one breath.
"Then Agnes stabbed me in the back. She was trying to take advantage of me. One day I found her burning my designs. All of them. I was lucky she didn't burn my personal stuff. She was crazy. She also obviously kicked me out as well." At this point Jenny couldn't hold her tears back anymore. She started crying like there was no tomorrow.
Lily couldn't take this. She seemed heartless but she was human. And she liked Jenny.
She got up and poured water into a glass, then she sat next to Jenny, handed her the glass and hugged her.
When Jenny was calmer, Lily let go of her, always locking eyes though. She then asked the question that had been flaming her lips since she'd seen her.
"Jenny…have you been living on the streets?" You could clearly hear the concern, maybe even a tiny bit of rage, in her voice.
"Yes" Jenny answered simply.
"For how long?"
"Two days."
Lily was stunned. Just as much as she was worried. She looked at Jenny. Her hair was greasy, her skin slightly blackened and her clothes dirty, almost torn in some spots.
"You will stay here. End of discussion." She tried a hard tone, but it sounded softer than expected.
"No, Lily, I can't. You can't get in more trouble with my dad than you already are." Jenny tried to get up but her legs failed her and she fell back on the couch.
She looks tired. How could Rufus let her do this? Lily had this thought for a split second. Then she snapped back to reality. He didn't allow this. He probably doesn't know where she is. He must be worried.
"Jenny, when was the last time you ate anything?" Lily changed the subject, ignoring what Jenny had just said.
"I had a hot dog last night. Then I had no more money." Jenny seemed to be recovering part of her strenght. At least, her voice was stronger.
Lily looked at the clock in the wall. 9 in the morning. She mustn't eat for a long time now. She needs to eat something.
"Jenny, I'll order you something to eat. Then you can have a shower and change." Lily looked at Jenny with affection. "And maybe you should just skip school and get some sleep. You're definitely skipping school. I'm calling them." Lily's expression was decided, and Jenny could see wouldn't take a no for an answer.
Defeated, she answered in a really low voice.
"OK."
"Good" Lily's face opened into a smile as she walked over to the telephone and called room service.
Jenny finally let herself relax. Lily wasn't letting her go, so she might as well take her help.
She is really nice. Such a shame she is married to Bart Bass. I would love for her to be with dad.
Jenny smiled at that thought, it almost even grossed her to think of her dad and Lily…or any woman that wasn't her mother actually. But if she could have someone, and Lily was being so nice….and they certainly did have a history.
The food eventually came and Lily sat back on the couch. They had a tea and chocolate cake.
Lily surely knows how to win over people. Jenny tasted the cake and felt her body's strength coming back.
Her colors are back.Lily smiled.
Soon enough, Jenny finished her cake and tea and went to the bathroom.
She took a shower. It had never felt so good before. As she got out of the shower she heard Lily's voice.
"Jenny, dear, you can change in Serena's room. And maybe you should lie in her bed for a while too."
Jenny changed into a comfortable ensemble and blow-dried her hair. She had no intention to lie down, but as she went back to the room, she couldn't help throwing herself on the bed.
All she had time to do was sliding herself under the covers.
When Lily went to check on her, Jenny was sleeping peacefully.
A/N: Hopes
This was kinda cliché but it is a follow up the other chapter and I want this story to be good for Jenny so…she needs allies.
Can you do me 2 favors?
One would be to review, to help me know I can do better and to give me an incentive.
The other one is to spread the word about my story so I get more new readers.
Thank you very much in advance.
UPDATE: As you can see this is a really old story…explanation for it being uploaded now is in chapter one…
I'm not writing any more GG fics btw, I don't even watch it anymore.
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