It had been 3 days without a word from Jessica and aimlessly tracking people who registered a car with the name of Jerry. It had also been 3 days of convulsions and nose bleeds, seeming to get worse within the 3 days. He decided to check on Jessica.

"Hey... what are you doing here?" She opened the door to see the suited man but this time with a bruised face and a swollen purple lip stretched into a smile. "Whoa what happened to you?" she let him entered the room. "Heh got into a little fight..." he chuckled rubbing his cheek. "With who?" she went to the kitchen to make tea. "A biker who used to own that car that followed you. It's ok though he didn't put up much of a fight after I threw my first hit." he sat down as he lied. Jessica walked in the room with the two teas. She looked Norman up and down "You? Beat up a biker?" He went red in the face. "Y-yea what's wrong with that?" Lied again. "It just doesn't seem logical that a detective your size beat up a biker... Hmm Mr. Jayden?" she smirked having caught him lying. "Heh fine ok he got one hit on me and... I ...ran with my tail between my legs, you happy? And call me Norman." he took the tea from her and relaxed in the chair as if it were his own house. "Sure I try my best to be polite and under control." she sipped her tea and put her legs on the coffee table. "Hmm… under control? You need to work on that." he smirked wanting to get under her skin. "If your referring to me kicking you out that one day just remember I can do it again." she smirked back. "So how's the withdrawal and symptoms?" she pushed curiously. "Um... I still have them but what am I to do?" he wanted to be honest with her. "Anyways anything suspicious happen lately? No people following you? Sending you letters?" he changed the topic. "Hah, now that you mention it... a guy in one of my classes gave me a 'love letter'..." Jessica got up and dropped a piece of paper on the table. "... He's got a crush on me no big deal, pretty childish if I do say so myself..." she finished her tea and put it on the table. Norman reached out for the paper and read it. "Wow... very uh...romantic?" he poked fun. "Hardly more like a 1st grade Santa letter." she got up and looked at the clock. Norman saw this notion and decided to leave. Both saying goodbye.

Norman read the letter over and over thinking too much about everything. *a guy has the hots for Jess eh? ... Well I shouldn't worry she thinks he's childish... Wait no why would I worry or not worry? I don't care if some boy dates Jessica...* he put down the letter and picked up the paper with her phone number. *... And even if I did care she's too young she'd think I was a pedophile...* he frowned while playing with the paper.

Jessica downed her midnight vitamins C pill. Then crawled into bed. *ugh school is really stressful this year… Not only that but I have a killer on my ass... This is weird... But when have I never liked weird... Its fun* She rolled over facing her nightstand and picked up Normans number, looking at it quickly then putting it down. *it's nice that he comes to see if I'm ok, even though it is his job...* she turned out the light and went to sleep.

Norman slept great that night and he didn't know why his symptoms went on and off at random nights. "Mr. Jayden, the office party will be tonight, and all the colonels will be there, make sure you come classy and don't come alone, bring a date!" Captain Perry quickly gave Norman all the facts of tonight's plans within one sentence. *Just great I was going to analyze the killer's motives tonight... Now I have to attend a stuck up cop ball.* he sighed and started dialing a number. *well I need a date...* "Hellooo." a familiar voice chimed from the phone. "Hey Jess it's me Norman are you free tonight..." he continued the details.

"So you want me to impress your little officers?" he could hear her smirk. "No... Well yea... Sorta." he shifted in his seat. "So should I go revealing or classy." she grinned "As much as I want to keep old men off you I rather have you safe with clothes on." he chuckled picturing it. "Okaaay so in between got it!" "Wha- no- uh whatever... I'll pick you up at 8 okay so be ready." "Okay."

Norman put on a normal suit and some cologne not wanting to bother to impress the colonels. He told the taxi driver to wait there he'll just be 5 minutes as he entered Jessica's apartment building. He knocked on the door feeling nervous for some reason. *oh god she better not be wearing a belt as a skirt* this image pleased Norman so he discarded it immediately. "C'min its open." she chimed from behind the door. Norman opened it hesitant at first. "Jess, you shouldn't really leave your door unlocked, no matter wha-" he was aw struck as she walked in the room. When she said in between of classy and revealing she meant it. The green knee length dress hugged curves Norman had never seen before. And the top perfectly complemented her chest pushing up but covering up her breasts. "Wow..." Norman stared at her with his jaw to the floor. *Wow...*
"Like it? Green is my favourite colour."She broke his simple thoughts. "I think it's my favourite colour now too..." he mumbled still mesmerized. "What?" she smiled with a confused face. "What?" he snapped out of it. "Oh nothing I asked if you were ready..." he tried to cover his fault. "Umm..." she looked around the apartment and then at herself. "Yup ready to go impress your boss people!" she said with a joking smile. Norman smiled back. And they went in the taxi cab and left.

They arrived at the office which was packed with people, all high class. Norman showed the guard his badge and held the door open for Jessica. The music inside was classical orchestra music. Norman couldn't complain about this because he didn't mind classical at all, he kinda even liked it. "Hey numbskull! Surprised to see you here..." Derek slapped Norman on the back then something catches his eye. "... And who is this?" Derek raises his eyebrow to his prey of interest. "This is Jessica sh-" Derek cuts him off. "Nice to meet you miss. Jessica I'm Derek Montrolp..." he grabbed her hand and kissed it. Jessica keeping her cool but laughing so hard on the inside managed to say her reply. "It nice to meet you too." she had the widest grin. Norman disgusted at Derek's attempt to woo his date. *what the hell is he doing? She's my date... Well not really a date but a ...a? Doesn't matter she's my company I'm not gonna let him get up her skirt* Derek winked at Jessica and she used all her might not to laugh. He then left and she bursted out gripping Normans shoulder for balance. "Why are you laughing?" Norman was completely confused. "Ahhh... Just that whole guys 'presentation', I'd give him points for chivalry but his creepiness overpowers it." Norman looked at it from her view and saw how it was funny so he let out a chuckle.

Music started to play louder and a large spot on the floor opened up and people stated dancing. "Do you know how to dance?" Norman asked her still watching the people waltz. "Nope not a clue." she smiled watching the dancers enjoy themselves. "Do you wanna learn?" He turned to her. Her red blonde hair framing her face. "It's not my top priority... But what the hell, why not." she smiled and he escorted her to the floor. "Ok so put your hands here..." he placed her right hand on his shoulder. "...and here." and he held her left hand gently. "Now just take a step at a time and follow me." He put his remaining hand in the curve of her waist, it felt natural there and he liked the feeling. For about a minute Jessica spent this time looking at their feet following that pattern and rhythm. "There you're getting it." he smiled and she finally looked up catching Norman's eye then looking away at the other dancers. She would even close her eyes at some points. The song ended but Norman forgot to actually let go of her. "Beethoven... Moonlight Sonata." she stated as her eyes were still closed. Norman was surprised she knew the song. She opened her eyes to accidentally make eye contact with Norman then to look away again. "Norman!" Captain Perry appeared from the crowd. "Colonel Gigsti this is detective Norman Jayden..." he went on but all Norman heard was Jessica asking him if he wanted a drink. "No thanks." he whispered back at her. She nodded and disappeared through the crowd. "...and right now he's already working on a murder case." Perry trying hard to impress the colonel. "Caption that's confidential information." Norman said to end the conversation. "Ahh yes good Jayden, always following the rules..." Perry went on. Just then Beethoven turned into the sound of splashing water. *no... It can't be...* his balance became off and the world around him was changing. "I-I- have to go... To the bathroom..." he excused himself and tried walking towards the bathroom but every step was like stepping off a cliff. Everything sent his nerves to shock. He busted through the door and went to the basin to splash water on his face.

Jessica was looking for a waiter to find some wine, she gave up after a while then bumped into someone. "Oh sorry sir." she looked up and if it wasn't the creepy white knight himself. "Champaign?" he held out a slender glass. "No I'm good... Have you seen Norman?" she then remembered that she'd spent a long time out of his sights and he might be getting worried. "Nope besides... Norman's such a bore... Kind of a geek if I do say so myself..." he grinned slyly. Jessica snarled at him. "I happen to like geeks." her statement was bold as she pushed past him. She searched the crowd double over and couldn't find him. *where could he be?... I hope he didn't get his symptoms... Shit.." she got an idea of where he might be. She slowly opened the men's room door trying not to make it obvious that her, a female, was going into a male washroom. "Norman...? Shit!" she ran and knelt beside the convulsing body. This time she knew what to do from prepared Google research. *okay I gotta elevate his head just a little and get his mind off the hallucinations* She got on her knees behind his head and pulled him up by his armpits. His head strained its way onto her lap. Jessica then loosened his tie and tilted his head up so he could see her face. "Hey! Norman!..." she rubbed his chest in a soothing circular motion. "...what was the song that played when we danced..?"

Norman's hands stopped shaking but his vision was still stuck with waterfall. He heard someone and felt something warm in his chest. He didn't know it but he relaxed more and heard the voice more clearly. "What was the song we danced to Norman?" she continued rubbing his chest. His vision cleared and he saw Jessica's upside face above his. "Moonlight...Sonata..." he croaked. Feeling the warmth from her lap and hand he wanted to just close his eyes and sleep. "Good... Norman I think you should go home." He slowly rose to a sitting then standing position. Jessica stood up and fixed his tie.

She called a cab and they made their way to Norman's apartment. He got out of the cab. "Sorry that that happened Jess..." he apologized for ruining her night. "Norman! Don't be sorry! Shit happens and in your circumstance it's gonna happen a lot... Now are you sure you can make it up to your room?" as much as he wanted her to come up he thought he'd let her go for the night. "Thanks Jess..." he said as he shut the cab door and went to his room.

Jessica slid out if her dress and into bed. *why do these convulsions always happen when I'm gone or busy... Poor man.* she turned out the light and fell asleep.

Norman just ripped off his clothes wanting to get in bed. Once he did he laid there thinking like he always does. *the symptoms are the same... At least they didn't get worse* he tossed and turned for 2 and a half hours then finally collected himself to attempt sleep. He took sleeping pills... And they didn't work. He even drank warm milk... Also didn't work. He laid back down and decided to go over what happen that night. *hmm her tactics on distracting me work but how...* He positioned his head on his pillow as if his head were on Jessica's lap. Then he started rubbing his chest in slow circular motions. *mmm... so that's how...* he fell asleep with a hint of a smile.

The weather the next day was wet and rainy. Jessica dressed in her uniform with her green trench coat and a green scarf. She made her way to Scolvard University on foot because taxis were too expensive and it was to rainy to ride a bike. She finished her first course and was onto her second. "Now we will be learning symbols in the 'H' category..." She took notes and followed along. "Harrow a symbol of..." he carried on. Then a note was placed on her desk by a blonde student now entering the class. She opened it up and read it discreetly. *'Coffee? Check yes or no...? God what is he? 15?* she wrote another check box that said 'immature', checked it off and passed it back to him. Jessica felt uncomfortable knowing that he was staring at her the whole time. When class ended she made a break for the door but the blonde jock named Brent blocked her. "Hey ok I'm sorry the notes where a little gay but I really do want to get a coffee with you..." he stared into her eyes. She refused to stare him back with the same emotions. "I can't... sorry..." she tried her best to let him down then attempted to leave when he grabbed her arm. "Why can't you?" he asked a total change in emotion. "B-b-because..." adrenaline pumped into her body startled by the man's grip. "Because...I... have a boyfriend!" she came up with the stupidest but effective answer. "Oh..." he released his grip and Jessica released her held in breath. "Well he better keep a good eye on you... Don't want someone else to sweep you off your feet." he smirked and winked at her as he left. She felt repulsed and disgusted as she left. *What a creep...this is why I like nerds and geeks, smarter, mature and they don't think their all that.* Jessica left the building and walked home. She got into bed and thought about her day and immediately passed out.

Norman on the other hand had some trouble. *God what a dull day... Not a single lead on the killer...* His symptoms tainted his mind they were slowly creeping up then going away. He couldn't sleep for about an hour and decided to do what he did last night. *Well it worked last time* Norman placed his head on his pillow properly and started rubbing his chest in a circular motion. 10 minutes passed. *Why won't it work?* He then pictured how Jess would do it and he repositioned his head pretending it was on her lap and then imagined it was her small hand soothingly rubbing him. *ugh... this is the only way to sleep... But it's so weird...* Norman hesitated to like it but when he started to doze off he smiled feeling euphoric and went to sleep.

/There... physical contact :P... happy? Introduced blode jock in this chapter, we will see more of him sadly. There will be more to come so dont worry!/