Bridge to Love

Chapter 6

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Leslie's POV:

I ran from the house not even noticing the door as it slammed behind me. I needed to get out of there, fast. What was I going to tell Jess? I had to tell him we were moving, but how? How do you tell your best friend, who just saved your life, that you are moving to New York and would probably never see him again. Oh my god, I would probably never see him again...

I reached the split in the road and quickly crossed to the other side. When I got there, ignoring the fact that the ground was damp with the morning dew, I plopped down onto the grass to wait for Jesse to arrive. After all, I was slightly early. As I continued to ponder my situation, I was vaguely aware of someone approching. I didn't even need to look up to know who it was.

"I talked to my mom, and she said your parents would know what happened. Did you find out why it was blocked off?" A slight pause. "Les?"

"hmm?" I lifted my head at hearing my nickname. With a sigh Jesse continued to speak, now in an exasperated tone.

"Were you even listening to me?"

"Yea, sure. uhh I agree."

Shaking his head at me, Jesse moved over to the grass next to me and sat down. My eyes meet his chocolate ones for a moment before I continued to stare at the grass I was pulling apart with my fingers. Before I knew it, Jess had his warm hand resting comfortingly on my hunched shoulders and I could feel his hot breath tickle my ear as he began to gently whisper to me.

"Leslie, are you gonna tell me what's wrong?" Uh oh, he said Leslie instead of Les, now I know I am in trouble. But I couldn't bring myself to speak, my thoughts were so jumbled in my head, that I was rendered speechless. My short golden hair had fallen over my face, just enough for Jess not to see how red and puffy my eyes were and how my eyes sparkled with tears yet to fall. Not that it mattered, because a slight sniff of my nose gave away all.

"Les, look at me." Jesse lightly touched my chin, causing my tear-filled eyes to be lifted to his compassionate ones. "What happened?"

Just tell him Leslie, tell him!

"I-I, I can't tell you" Stupid...

"What do you mean you can't tell me?"

"I just can't ok! It isn't really a big deal." Liar

"Are you sure? You seem pretty upset for something that is not a big deal."

"Can you just leave it alone Jess?"

"Fine, but you know you can always talk to me, right?" He asked with a concerned look.

"Of course," I reassured him, "Now, can we just have fun and enjoy ourselves for now? I'm starved!"

With a grin that could melt my heart, he nodded.

The next morning it was back to school once more. When I reached the bus stop and was joined by Jess and May Belle, it felt as if the past week had never even happened. I was beginning to get back to normal, well as normal as you can be in layered t-shirts, neon knee socks, and stripped socks with the ends cut off being used as arm warmers. When the bus arrived at last, I climbed on only to be ignored as usual. The only person who even acknowledged my existence, other than Jesse and May Belle of cource, was Janice Avery. I didn't blame any of them though, they just did not appreciate my individuality, as Jess likes to call it.

The rest of the day went as usual, only Jess was acting a little funny during Miss Edwards class. By a little funny, I mean he wasn't staring at her the entire time. Maybe he actually did get a picture of her...

A/N: Well thats it! I hope ya'll caught the reference to the movie with the picture :) I thought I should throw something funny in to balance out the depression. Remember to let me know what you think and vote on my poll for what category I should write for next. Btw, this chapter is dedicated to Peace-Love-Read, who was my very first reviewer :) Thanks! For all you reviewers who are asking for more romance, don't worry it is coming soon! Thanks to all my wonderful reviewers, and keep the ideas comming! You keep me writing!