So I decided to read my past work again, and just found this mess of a chapter so I cleaned it up. Typos are gone for the most part, and now it should be easier to read. I don't know what I was thinking when I uploaded this back then.


Chapter 2: Burning Passion

Inside of Jenna's room.

Jenna sighed as she finished unpacking the last of her belongings. Issac. She had missed him dearly, yet when she had the opportunity to talk to him, she froze. Just like when the two groups had met up.

*Flashback*

"Isaac has been worried about Jenna non-stop ever since this nightmare began! How could she run off like that?" Ivan declared. (Actual quote from the game, give or take a few words)

At this point, Jenna's glance shot up from the ground to the blond Venus adept staring at the window, with a hint of pain in his eyes."She had no..." Piers began to say, but Jenna's thoughts pulled her away from the outside world.

All she thought of was Isaac. It had broken her heart to see him at Jupiter Lighthouse at Agatio's feet, incapacitated by his cheap attack. Ivan had just been seriously wounded by Karst, and Isaac was distracted by his concern for his friend.

"Alright, I guess that settles it then. We should head to the inn to rest up for the long journey ahead of us." Jenna snapped back to reality as Kraden spoke after all the debating was over with. Nods and murmurs of agreement could be heard. Isaac hadn't said much, and Jenna knew something was bothering him.

One by one, everyone left that house going towards the inn. Except for Jenna, she stayed behind when she noticed the blonde Venus adept that had not moved a muscle. After everyone had left, Jenna finally approached Isaac.

"Isaac..." she began, but Isaac pulled her into a tight embrace. Her face warmed as she returned his affection with equal passion. The side of her head rested against his chest.

"Jenna... I missed you." Isaac muttered after a few moments.

"I-I..." Jenna had opened her mouth to speak, but she couldn't say a word as he pulled away from her, and walked out the door, with his eyes never leaving the ground.

Jenna stood there, confused about what was going on in Isaac's head, but wished that he had never pulled away.

*End flashback*

Jenna sighed again as she pushed the door open, and made her way towards the staircase. Why was he acting so weird? So... sad?

An image suddenly pierced her mind. An image of a certain blond haired teenage boy with sapphire eyes standing next to her. He was smiling. Jenna shook the thought off, and blushed immediately. Why can't I just say it? It shouldn't matter to me whether my feelings are unrequited... I just want him to be happy... Right?

Isaac wasn't happy, and somehow she could tell. It tore her apart on the inside. Her feet descended down the steps. She noticed Ivan standing there, with a look of concern on his face.

"Ivan? Is everything alright?" Jenna looked around and noticed that Isaac was the only one not there."Where's Isaac?"

Ivan frantically finally mustered up the strength to utter, "He went outside... He's in great pain. A quantity of anguish beyond I could ever imagine." He turned to face Jenna, "Maybe you... Maybe you should go after him... I have a feeling that he needs you right now."

Surprise struck Jenna's face like a brick wall. Why does he need me? Does he... feel the same way? No, what are you saying Jenna? He's your best friend, there's no other reason he'd want me around besides that. You can't get your hopes up like that.

By the time that train of thought ended, Jenna found her self running. She had already bolted out the door in the same fashion Isaac had, surprising everyone for a second time. She didn't care that she seemed crazy running after him, she just wanted to find him as soon as possible.

There's no denying it anymore... I love him. I'm in love with my best friend. I'm in love with Isaac. And I need to tell him now! I'll do whatever it takes to make him feel better. Jenna let her emotions take control as she continued to frantically search for Isaac through the night.