A/N: This one's just for you Hannah5292. Because you wanted me to continue this I have. I still don't know where exactly I'll be going with this but I'm sure it'll be an interesting ride. I hope you enjoy it.
Disclaimer: I keep saying they aren't mine, in my dreams they are.
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That wasn't the end though. No, we still had the bus ride home and the whole summer to ourselves. Well, mostly to ourselves.
We got on the bus and somehow managed to discretely hold hands out of everyone's sight while we made light conversation. I kept looking at her and all I could think is how much I wanted to kiss her, but I couldn't because we were in a public place, a very public place, and her two best friends were right behind us.
I couldn't very well kiss her right in front of them. The relationship was too new, and it would break Ned's heart. Which I don't want to do, he is a sweet guy, but I just don't want him. And knowing Cookie, he'd probably take pictures to perv on later, or worse, he'd put them on the internet.
I wish we didn't have to keep our hands hidden though. It would be nice to show everyone that we were together, but I suppose it's for the best that we keep this under wraps for now. We have all summer to grow into this relationship and I can hardly wait.
Jennifer and Ned kissing is just an uncomfortable and far away memory. I feel Jennifer's fingers intertwined with my own hidden between the two of us on this cramped bus seat, a little piece of paradise and calm in the chaos that is the last day of school bus full of rowdy teens. Her hands are so warm and her grip is so strong. This is…perfect.
At least it was until Ned leaned a little too far over the seat and caught sight of our hands. "What's going on here? What the hell!" Okay, so he's angry. We quickly separate our hands hoping to minimize the damage, but what's done is done.
"Ned relax, stop shouting." Jennifer tries to calm him down but he's not listening and Cookie is so out of the loop. "Stop being stupid Ned. You don't know what's going on." Oh no. Saying things like that make it sound like there's an explanation other than we're together and were holding hands.
"Then why don't you tell me. Because from where I'm sitting it looks like you've betrayed me Moze!" He's speaking in a harsh whisper and I can only think dammit I'm not a piece of meat for him to growl over.
"Betrayed you how Ned? She couldn't betray you, there's nothing to betray." I'm trying to be reasonable. I know he means me when he says that. I've known about his crush forever, but I don't feel the same. He has no right to claim me as his own, there are no dibs. I have feelings for Jennifer, they're real and they're not going away.
"She knew I…" It seems to strike him now that he had no rights to me. That I wasn't something he could claim and she could steal. I'm a person and I have my own mind to make decisions with and I choose to be with her.
"What Ned? That you liked me? So did I and I still choose this. I'm sorry but I don't have any feelings for you, not romantic ones." I'm calm. I'm just sick of having this hanging over my head.
He looks slightly hurt, but he's still mad. "Fine. You want to betray me too? That's just fine. Go, be lesbians. See if I care." Having said his piece he slumps down into his seat.
Cookie just caught on and shook his head. He offered up a weak smile, showing he at least understood and would support us.
Jennifer is looking at me concerned but she does take my hand again and I feel relief flood through me. I didn't even know I was feeling anxious until I felt the relief. I was worried that she wouldn't stay with me; that she'd bolt. That isn't fair of me, she wouldn't just run at the first sign of trouble, at least not usually. This is a whole new thing for the both of us. But she's holding my hand and a small smile is on her lips.
I feel my face form a smile in response as I grip her hand tightly. What feels like only seconds later we're at our stop and are getting off; our hands are still joined. My mind is still on Ned's hostility. I hope he doesn't intend to stay mad at Jennifer forever; she doesn't deserve to lose her best friend, not over me.
I quickly place that out of my immediate thoughts as I realize we're walking down the street together, holding hands, and she doesn't seem to care that there are people around. This is so exciting. It gets even better as she slips her arm around my waist (a surprise to me) and asks "So, who are you planning on telling off later?" She makes a joke of it, I know she's upset about Ned still, but I let it slide because I know she wants me to.
"Well, you're house is on the way to mine. We could always stop in and give your older brothers something to ponder." As I finish saying this I slow to a stop and kiss her cheek, not being able to resist the impulse any longer. The look on her face is a mixture of surprise, horror, and amusement all in one. It sets me laughing and she soon joins in.
"Come on. We've got a summer to plan." With that she pulls me the rest of the way to her house and we make for her room and hopefully more kissing. I like the kissing.
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A/N: Well, there you go. I know it's short (a mere two pages) but at least it's up. If you've any ideas on where I could take this thing I'm willing to listen. Please, leave your thoughts. Reviews make me smile. I hope you've enjoyed this chapter. I'll try to get another one up soon.