Juliet's Moon
Chapter 7 "You Can't Be Serious!"
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except for my characters!
Sunday, November 1st, 2009-7am
Juliet's Pov
I felt someone laying next to me and I opened my eyes. To my surprise it was Nate, he was wearing a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. How did we get here? I wondered, looking around and realized we were in the feed room of the broodmare barn laying on the cot that was kept in here for when mares were close to foaling.
I was still in the dress from last night, thank Goodness. Fully dressed. So nothing like that had happened. I remembered everything from last night and I felt myself getting teared up when I heard Nate waking up.
I looked at him and he smiled at me. "Morning Juliet." He said stretching. I looked at his ruffled clothes and hair-it was adorable.
"Morning Nate." I said, smiling back.
"You're probably wondering how we got here." Nate started.
"Yeah, I kinda am." I mumbled blushing.
"Well, after you came home, you went to see the horses in this barn. After awhile I came down to try to have you come in the house...I heard the radio on, the song that was playing was 'Broken' By Seether. You said to me 'we never had our dance', I answered 'No we didn't' and then we danced. Do you remember?" Nate said softly.
I did, after he said it, I did. "Yes, I do."
Nate nodded. "Well you told me you didn't want to go up to the house. You showed me the cot in here and I laid down on it with you. You fell asleep after a few minutes. I watched you for awhile, got some different clothes then fell asleep too. Nothing inappropriate happened last night Juliet, I would never take advantage of you like that. You were so vulnerable last night and I would never try anything with someone so vulnerable like you were." Nate looked embarrassed for a moment. "Although, you uh, did make a move before you fell asleep."
I gave him a tight hug. "Thank you Nate. For everything you did last night and for being the nicest guy and knowing that I was not in any shape to make decisions like that. For not taking advantage of me."
Nate hugged me back. "It's no problem Juliet." Nate whispered, kissing my cheek.
"Does anyone know we're um, here?"
Nate gave a small smile. "I went up to the house last night after you fell asleep to change my clothes. I told everyone where you were, I also told them I was going back out there to make sure you would be okay over night."
I suddenly felt cold. "Oh God, it's freezing out here!"
Nate reached over and handed me a fuzzy blanket. "You kicked this off last night. Put this around you and we can go up to the house to get some different clothes on. Then if you want we could go see your father."
I nodded. "I want to see him. I need to."
…...
So twenty minutes later Nate, Sam, Quinn and I were on our way to the hospital. When we got there, I could see the Forsters and Quinn's parents had returned, plus Tristan, Molly and their family.
I gave them all a quick smile as I walked into the waiting room. Molly gave me a big hug after Tristan got done with giving me a hug and quick kiss on the forehead. "How was your night?" Molly asked, her eyes showing her worry.
I just shrugged. Molly bit her lip but didn't say anything. I sat down next to Quinn and Sam, both of them grabbing my hand. I saw Wyatt, Grace and Brynna exchanging nervous glances and I was getting a bit worried. A few minutes later Sue came out wearing different clothes and I figured someone must of brought her some.
Sue smiled when she saw me. "Juliet, Wyatt, Brynna would you three come with me?"
I felt worried again and I looked at Quinn. He gave me a reassuring smile and hand squeeze. I got up and followed Sue with the others to my fathers room. My father looked a bit better, he had gotten some color and looked healthier.
"Morning Daddy!" I said kissing his cheek before sitting down in a chair by his bed. My father smiled at me and reached a hand out to brush over my hair.
"Morning Jules." My father replied. I smiled at him looking and sounding better. My father looked at Sue, who nodded, looking at Wyatt and Brynna. "Juliet..."
"What is it?" I bit my lip. "Just come out and say it, I see the looks everyone is giving each other."
"Juliet, dear. You understand your father and I both love you right?" Sue asked gently.
"Of course."
"And you know we always want what's best for you right?" Sue continued.
I nodded slowly. "Well hun, your father is going to get really sick and he's not going to look so good or feel so good...we think it's best if you temporarily live with Brynna and Wyatt in Nevada."
"What?" I gasped out a minute later. "You can't be serious! I can't leave-especially not now!"
My heart was racing-but not in a good way. "Oh dad, mom. You can't send me away!"
"Don't think of it as sending you away Jules." My father said again reaching out for me. I moved away from his touch.
"Dad, I want to stay here with you and Sue. I want to be here when the baby is born, I want to be here to help you get better." I wiped the tears falling down my face away.
"Honey, you could be here by the time the baby is born. And I really don't want you to see me the way I will be Jules, it won't be a pretty sight." My dad sighed.
"I don't care Dad!" I half-shouted. I saw him wince. "I want to be with you the whole way through you getting better."
"Juliet, we've already made arrangements for you to go live with Brynna and Wyatt. It will only be for awhile Juliet, I promise." Sue whispered putting her arms around me.
I wanted to shake her off, to yell at her. But I couldn't. Because I knew they truly thought sending me to live in Nevada was best, that my father did not want me to see him getting sicker.
"When?" I asked hoarsely.
"Well, you'll have your drivers license test tomorrow then Tuesday you'll drive or Grace will back to Nevada." My dad answered.
Oh, Tuesday. Wow. I felt an ache in my chest. "What about Moon?"
"We're going to ship him out on Thursday or Friday for you." Dad answered.
"I guess it's all decided then." I said crossing my arms.
"I'm sorry Jules. But it's truly the best thing for you." My dad said. See? They did think it was for the best. Oh how wrong they were.
The room felt suddenly small. "I have to get out of here." I gasped out before running out of the room, past the waiting room and out into the November sunshine.
I felt a hand on each shoulder and I saw Sam and Quinn. "What's wrong?" Sam asked looking worried.
"I'm being sent away from my home." I told them softly. I heard Sam's gasp and Quinn's deep breath.
"Where are you being sent to?" Quinn asked putting his arms around me.
"To live with Sam and her family."
Quinn pushed me an arm's length away and Sam and Quinn were both staring at me, shocked. "I don't know what to say." Sam choked out.
"Did you know?" My eyes narrowed at Sam.
"No! If I had, I would of said something." Sam told me. I believed her.
"What am I going to do?" I whispered, clutching to Quinn.
"You're going to live. Normally. You'll adjust, and we'll help you, alright?" Quinn said sounding sensible.
"So still even if I call you in the middle of the night, you'll come?" I asked, hiding a smile.
"Well duh. You living next door will make it easier to come help you." Quinn smiled at me.
I took comfort in his arms—and his words. I knew they were true.
But that still didn't stop me from locking myself in my room, all alone that afternoon. Everyone from Quinn to Tristan knocked and I wouldn't answer. The news was sinking in and I didn't want to face it.
Yes, Quinn, Sam, and Nate would be there...but my father and Sue would be in San Francisco. I would have no family there, well technically Sam was my cousin now since Sue and my father got married.
As the evening settled in, I snuck out of the house to say hi to Moon then ran back to my room, locking the door again. Grace came to my door with food but I told her I wasn't hungry. "Well I'll leave it in the oven to stay warm if you change your mind."
I ended up falling asleep until Midnight. I couldn't hear anyone up so I decided it was safe to go downstairs, I opened my door and tip-toed down the stairs. I decided to get a drink from the fridge before looking for food.
"Midnight snack time?" A voice asked in the darkness and I let out a short scream. I turned around to be face to face with Nate.
"What are you doing up?" I demanded, putting a hand to my racing heart.
Nate shrugged. "I couldn't sleep. I was on your couch when I heard someone walking down the steps so I came to investigate."
Slowly my heart went back to normal. "Oh." That seemed reasonable.
Nate put his hand on my cheek. "I was hoping it was you." Nate said softly. Oh my.
"Why?" I whispered.
"Because I missed you today. I knew you were upset and I wanted to comfort you. Be there for you." Nate whispered.
Dear Lord, should my heart be racing like this with him? Should I be really super aware of how close Nate is? How if he leaned closer, our lips would touch?
Suddenly, the kitchen light flicked on and scared the hell out of both of us. I stumbled back a step and looked who had come in. It was Sam, who was standing there with a very surprised look on her face. "Am I interrupting something?"
I blushed and looked down. "Of course not, Sam. I came down to get a snack and Nate was here. We were whispering so we wouldn't wake anyone."
Sam didn't really look like she believed me, but thankfully, she let it go. Nate left and I opened the oven to grab my food. "Your gram is really great." I told Sam as I sat down. My food, was still surprisingly hot.
Sam smiled. "She is." Then she frowned. "She was really worried about you earlier, we all were."
"I'm sorry for acting like that. It just really started to hit me, you know..and no offense Sam, but I really don't want to go to Nevada. It's not your family or anything because I'd love to see your ranch and spend more time with all of you..But I'm not gonna be able to see my father or Sue, or Tristan, Molly, Jess.." I trailed off as I started to choke up.
Sam pulled me into a hug. "I understand, Juliet. I truly do...when I was eleven I got into a riding accident and my father sent me away to live with Aunt Sue for 2 years. He said it was because I would be closer to a hospital—I had had a head injury and probably needed a hospital nearby—but I was so angry with him and so homesick. But it was for the best, or at least he thought so, and so does your father." Sam paused.
"I know it might not seem like it, but your father really is thinking of your best interests." Sam finished.
I was silent for a moment. "You were sent away too?"
Sam nodded. "Then finally, I got to come home when I was thirteen."
"My father does think it's for the best, I know that." I admitted and sighed. "But Sam, I don't want to go. I want to be here to support him every moment, to help him get better." I started to choke up and my eyes were burning with tears. Not sad tears either, they were angry tears. "How can he do this? He must know how much I want to be here with him! He's the only thing I have—again no offense to you or your family, or to Sue, Sam—but after having my mom leave me like that, I've always needed my father around." I paused to compose myself.
"I've been invited to Maryland by Rita, and to the East Coast by other friends I've met, but...I went one time to Maryland and I had to end up going home the next day because I couldn't handle being away from my father, from my home. How will I handle being in Nevada and not being able to come home on the next flight, Sam?"I put my hands over my face.
"It's gonna be real hard at first, Juliet. I'll admit that, but we'll all be there for you. Every moment, whenever you need us, we'll be there. You can come to me whenever you want or need to, you can just talk and talk. Just vent to me." Sam tried to reassure me.
"Thanks Sam." I said softly. I felt my heart aching, I wanted it to stop but I didn't know how. I remembered last night when I went to see my father in his room, thinking, that I wish I could get as far as possible away from here..Well didn't they say be careful what you wish for?
Sam and I sat in comfortable silence as I ate the meal Grace had left for me. Slowly a small smile came across Sam's face. "Don't you think you better get to sleep? You have your drivers license test in the morning!"
My mouth fell open. I had totally forgotten about it. "I totally forgot Sam!" I gasped out.
"Get some sleep, you don't wanna look horrible in your picture when you get your license." Sam gave me a hug.
"Are you guys leaving today?" I whispered before Sam left.
"I think that's the plan, although Quinn was throwing up quite the fuss, begging to stay until you left. I'm not sure what his parents said."Sam said.
I nodded. Truthfully, I wanted him to stay so badly. I would give anything for Quinn just to be here with me for when I had to say goodbye. "Night Sam."
"Night Juliet. Good luck on your test." Sam said to me before going back up the stairs. I finished my food and then put my dishes in the sink then went up to the stairs to my room. Even though I had been asleep for a long time before coming down here, I fell asleep as soon as I hit my pillow.
…...
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 10AM
"Juliet..." I heard Grace's gentle voice saying my name. I opened my eyes and groaned.
"What time is it?"
"Ten in the morning dear, and you have an hour before you have to be at the MVA for your licenses test." Grace was smiling, I could hear it in her voice.
I jumped up immediately. "Has everyone left already?"
Grace nodded. "They didn't want to wake you. I told them I would have to hurt them if they did, you needed your rest." Grace gently put her arm around my shoulders.
My bottom lip trembled. I was going to lose it. "Quinn too?" I asked, keeping the tears barely at bay.
"No, Quinn got his parents to let him stay. Quinn's waiting downstairs for you honey and he tried his best at cooking you breakfast." Grace told me.
I raised my eyebrows. "Quinn cooked?"
Grace nodded, chuckling a little bit. "It was quite the sight. But it smelled awfully nice. He cooked french toast for you."
Yum. "Well I'm going to jump in the shower quickly then I'll be down, will you tell Quinn please?"
"Of course dear. Take your time." Grace said leaving the room.
…...
Two hours later, I walked out the MVA with my license. As soon as I saw Grace and Quinn, I gave them a thumbs up and big smile. Quinn grabbed me in a hug and spun me around. "You did it!" He shouted and I noticed we had some looks. I could imagine what they saw. A young man in jeans, button up short sleeved plaid shirt, and cowboy boots and cowboy hat, spinning around a young girl, in jeans, a blue short sleeved t-shirt and converses.
It wasn't a normal sight in San Francisco. Who knows what was going through their minds...I bet they probably thought I was his girlfriend, but who the hell cared what they thought?
A few minutes later we arrived at the hospital, I went straight to my dad's room. Sue wasn't there, it was only my father. "Hey daddy." I greeted him .
My father looked up and smiled. "Hey Jules, I'm guessing by that smile on your face, that you got your license?"
I nodded, grinning a lot. "Passed with flying colors, according to my instructor. It was pretty easy and the expedition was great."
"That's great Jules! No more having to have someone drive around with you. You can drive yourself."
"Yep. It'll be so great."
My dad and I talked for awhile longer, then Grace, Quinn and I left so I could go home and pack. Grace helped me pack clothes and toiletries, while Quinn loaded some other things, like my computer, stereo, blankets, and pictures.
We were going to put the seats in the way back down to put things back there and then what didn't fit back there, would go in the back seat with Quinn. Quinn and I agreed that we would take turns driving, leaving Grace to be our navigator.
It would take 8 hours to get back to Darton, Nevada. We figured if we left at 6AM that we would get there by two in afternoon, if we didn't stop a lot so we were packing lunches and drinks, so the only time we would really have to stop is for gas and to switch drivers.
I had money saved up for the trip and gas, but Sue had come home and given me two hundred dollars. Telling me that I should use this for gas and save my money. I refused at first but finally Sue got me to accept it.
My SUV was pretty much all packed up except for the food and drinks for the trip, so that was done. Grace said she might take a nap before making a small lunch so Quinn and I went out to the barn. I fed Moon an apple, Tiger two carrots and Bright Star a few peppermints. Jamie, Matt and Jess joined us as we walked around the barns.
"I can't believe this time tomorrow, I'll be gone." I spoke up as we visited the broodmare's pastures.
Everyone spoke their agreement. "I don't know who I'm gonna tease now." Jess said, smiling a bit.
"Who will I get to ride Tiger when you're gone...You're the only one I can trust him with, well besides Jess and Matt but they don't ride much." Jamie had tears in her eyes.
"Thanks Jess, Jamie. It's nice to know I will be missed." I had tears on my own in my eyes.
"Of course you'll be missed!" Matt said hugging me. "We won't know what to do without you and Moon."
"I don't know what I'll do when I leave here. I mean yeah I know Sam and everyone but I won't know the place I am at. I won't be able to just go riding off." I paused, I remembered the show this weekend. "Wow, I won't even be here this weekend to enter the show Tristan wanted me to."
Quinn gave me a hug. "Nevada does have shows, believe it or not."
"Really?" I asked in part disbelief.
"Yep, they're a little farther away than what you usually have to go but I think if you want to compete bad enough, it'd be worth it." Quinn answered.
I smiled. "Thanks Quinn."
We walked around until Grace called us all back up to the house. I was surprised to see Tristan, Molly, Gabe and Julie waiting with Grace.
Tristan gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek, then Molly squeezed me in a big hug as did Gabe and Julie. "We wanted to spend the rest of the day with you. Your dad told us you got your license. Congrats, Juliet." Tristan grinned.
"Thanks Tristan." I said sitting down at the table with everyone else. After everyone had eaten we all sat together at the table. "Tristan, I realized today, that we won't be able to do that show this weekend."
Tristan sighed. "Me too. I was so excited for that show."
"I'm sorry Tristan."
Tristan shook his head. "Don't worry about it. But you better make it up by doing shows in Nevada."Tristan gave me a quick grin.
"I'll try." I grinned back.
"And send me pictures and videos. That way I can still help you." Tristan said, all serious. "And sometime in the future, I'm going to come out to Nevada to see you and go to a show with you."
"That'd be great Tristan! You better bring Molly along too, oh and if I'm not back by the time your baby is born, I'm coming back for the birth!" I told him. Wow, I really was accepting it. I didn't even know if I would be back in eight or nine months.
"That a promise?" Molly smiled.
"Yep. It is. I'll drive myself back."
"Good. We'll bring the baby out there too." Molly told me.
Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. I could still talk to everyone and we could all visit each other from time to time, I'd make sure of it.
A hour later, Molly, Tristan, Quinn and I decided to hit the trails, one more time, together. We asked Grace if she'd like to come but she declined, saying she was going to clean up a bit around the house, organize things for Sue and my father.
Somehow, I think the horses sensed the ride for what it was; A goodbye ride. They all listened perfectly, walked along as we asked, trotted when we asked and didn't spook once.
It was a perfect ride, the weather was sunny with a bit of chill to the air but not freezing. All the leaves were changing colors, it was very pretty. I took it all in, knowing it would end soon, but just enjoying the moment with the people I loved.
Molly and Quinn rode a little bit farther than Tristan and I, giving us the chance to talk. "So already packed for the trip?" Tristan asked.
"Yeah, we packed earlier. I mean Grace says they have a dresser there for me and a nightstand for me, my father is going to ship my bed and my computer desk. I still have to pack my saddles and blankets in my car, even though Moon won't be there until Thursday or Friday, I want to bring them along." I answered.
Tristan chuckled. "I think you better get yourself a western saddle there Jules. You're gonna look out of place with an English saddle out on the range."
I shook my head laughing. "Quinn says there's a couple English riders in Darton."
"Is there really Quinn?" Tristan called out to Quinn. "You're not gonna make our Jules look like a fool are you?"
Quinn and Molly let us catch up. "Of course I wouldn't. There's Ryan Slocum, one our neighbors, who rides English, jumps I think and there's Katie and Drew Sterling who own and run Sterling Stables, they raise, breed and train Morgan horses for all disciplines. Drew owns it and his daughter Katie mainly runs it." Quinn told us.
"See? I won't be the only English rider, Tristan." Secretly, first chance I got, I was going to try out Western riding. I'd probably end up buying my own Western tack.
"I bet the first chance you get Juliet, you'll be saddling Moon up Western and trying it out." Tristan said.
My jaw dropped. How did he know that? Tristan saw my expression. "I know you very well Juliet, I know you've wanted to try riding Western, so the first time you're away from your father, you'll ride Western."
My face burned. He was so right, I would. "Just make sure you send me pictures and tell me how it goes." Tristan chuckled and Molly giggled at my expression.
Quinn leaned over and whispered in my ear. "Don't worry, tomorrow or Wednesday I'll put you up on Chip. He'll give you a nice ride."
I smiled at him and whispered back in his ear. "Thanks."
We all decided it was time to turn around and head back. It was about six thirty when I checked the time on my cellphone so we had been out for awhile. I decided when we got back I would order some pizza for everyone, and we could all be up at the house together. Or better yet, I'll bring the pizzas to the hospital and we can all sit with my dad!
I was smiling when we reached the barn, after getting everyone to agree to the plan, I placed our pizza order to my favorite pizza place. We'd pick it up on the way.
Quinn and I got Grace, Julie and Gabe. Grace, Quinn and I got into my expedition, Molly, Tristan, Gabe and Julie got in Tristan's truck and Matt and Jess said they would meet us at the hospital after they put the last few bags of feed away.
After we got the pizza, it didn't take long to reach the hospital. The nurses in my father's room smiled at us, I asked them to join us in eating the pizza, at first they declined but finally they each took a slice and went back to their desks.
Sue and my father were surprised when we showed up. "What's all this Juliet?" My father asked.
"Well it's my last night here and this is a way we can all be together. I got pizza from Leroy's dad, our favorite." I smiled at him. My dad gave me a great smile back.
Sue came over and sat on the windowsill seat with me. "This is great Juliet." Sue whispered as everyone talked.
"I know. I wanted to be with everyone I loved on my last night, so this was a good way to do it." I whispered back.
"Did you magically know I was also craving some Leroy's too?" Sue joked.
"Ah, you may have mentioned it earlier." I joked back. "If this baby is going to be anything like us, it has to love Leroy's too."
Sue patted her stomach. "Well I'm not puking it back up so I think the baby is enjoying it." I laughed at Sue.
"I guess so."
For awhile the discussion was about babies, cribs, and names. Quinn and I silently sat out of this as the adults discussed things.
I sat in Quinn's lap and he put his arms around me, holding me. We sat like that for quite some time then excused ourselves from the room, to take a walk down to cafeteria to get a drink.
Quinn grabbed my hand and pulled me close to him. "You seem to be in a good mood today." Quinn commented.
I shrugged. "I've accepted that tomorrow I'm leaving. But I'm also realizing how lucky I am to have such amazing friends and family who are there to support me. I also realized that while I won't be here, my father won't be alone, he'll have Sue. They're so much in love and maybe he'll get better fast if he doesn't have to worry over me." I saw Quinn was going to protest but I stopped him. "I don't mean it like that. I mean like he won't have to worry about how he looks in front of me, of being strong to keep me from worrying. He can just focus on getting better and the better things ahead. Like me coming home, like the baby being born."
Quinn nodded. "I get what you're saying. And I'm glad you're feeling better about this, it really won't be forever." As Quinn said the last few words, I heard the sadness in his voice. I knew he was happy about me coming, did he want me to stay?
I didn't ask, because I didn't want to hear the answer that much. I didn't know what to say, luckily Quinn changed the subject. "So what happened between you and Nate, the night of your birthday?" I was surprised at the question.
"Nothing."
"You're telling me, absolutely nothing happened between you and my brother even though you slept together, all alone, just you two out in the barn?"
I felt my temper flare. Did he think I was a slut? Did he think I was completely over the rape? "Nothing happened. Your brother is a true gentleman and wouldn't take advantage of me like that."
Quinn rolled his eyes and I felt my anger building at him. "Nate, a gentleman?"
"Yes Quinn he is one!" I snapped. "And any time I think about doing that with a guy, I start freaking out because all I can think of is being raped." I pushed Quinn away and walked faster down the hall.
"Juliet!" Quinn shouted but I didn't stop. I heard him catch up. "I'm sorry, alright. It's just, I worry about you. You were super vulnerable that night and he could of easily taken advantage..we both know he likes you like that."
I stopped. "Nate knew how vulnerable I was and he wasn't going to try anything. He even said that." My voice was cracking. "I even made a move on him apparently but he stopped anything from happening. Yes I know he likes me like that, but maybe it means he cares enough that he knew I would regret it in the morning and wouldn't want me to."
Quinn pulled me in his arms. "I don't even know how you act so normal sometimes. I don't know how you're not losing it, how you can be so close to all of us guys." Quinn said.
I gave a bitter laugh. "It's not easy. But I have to function, I have to try to be normal for everyone and even myself. I can't bear the thought of just sitting in my room crying over it, I mean yes there is moments I think about it, like I said when I think about doing anything with a guy...but I can't let it control me, I feel like I'm in a battle and if I let it hold me back from my life, that I lose. But if I continue to be normal and live my life, that I win. I'm winning Quinn."
Quinn gave me a smile. "And of course I know you and your brothers, Tristan and Jess, and Matt, would never hurt me like that. You guys are like my protectors, not the people who hurt me." I finished.
"You're an amazingly brave girl, Juliet." Quinn cupped my face in his hands and then he kissed me. It was a great kiss, I could feel sparks and my heart was beating so fast. I threw my arms around his neck and kissed him back.
"Holy shit." I heard Tristan's voice and I broke the kiss. Tristan was standing there with Jess, and they both looked surprised. I couldn't believe Tristan actually swore, he didn't usually do it.
My face was red because I was blushing so much. "We were on our way to get drinks."
"Looks like you're getting more than drinks." Jess said, holding back laughter. I blushed even more. What did that kiss mean anyways? I thought we were just friends? Do friends kiss like that? Should I feel that way in a kiss with a friend?
I took a deep breath. "Tristan, would you and Jess like to join us to get drinks?"
"I think we better." Tristan said, with a big grin on his face.
I rolled my eyes and grabbed Quinn's arm. Dragging him along with me to the cafeteria. Once we all got our drinks we headed back to the room, no one saying a word about the kiss, thank God.
I saw my father was asleep and everyone was talking quietly now. "What took you so long?" Sue asked, raising her eyebrows.
"Nothing." We all said in unison.
I sat down next to Sue and Quinn sat next to Grace. Was it going to be awkward now? I mean we've kissed before, but it was nothing like that. I wondered, idly, if Quinn had felt anything.
…...
Quinn Pov
Had I just kissed Juliet like that? Had I really felt sparks? That was an amazing kiss. I wish I could read her mind to see what she had felt and thought about it.
When she sat next to Sue, I sat next to Grace. I didn't know if she wanted to discuss it or not. I wondered if she had any feelings for me..I wanted her to be my girlfriend but I didn't know if she felt the same and didn't want to ruin our friendship.
I sighed inwardly, life was complicated. Had she known I was jealous when she slept with Nate? How I had wanted it to be me? If Nate had actually slept with her, I would of kicked his ass.
I smiled when I thought of when she had said something about Daisy liking me. Of course Nate had mentioned that this girl was interested in me and of course he made it sound like I was interested back. Well there was only one girl I was interested in and that Juliet. She's just the kind of girl I'm looking for. And tomorrow, she would be my next door neighbor.
…...
Juliet POV
I saw Quinn smiling and wondered what was going through his mind. Did he enjoy the kiss? Did he feel something for me? Why did he kiss me?
My thoughts got lost as I saw my father waking up. He had slept for awhile and I would have to go home in thirty minutes to finish up a little bit of packing and go to sleep. It would be goodbye time soon.
I could see on everyone's face, that they were realizing too, that these were our last times together. I ducked my head, trying to hold back my tears. What would I do without these people?
Everyone started up a conversation, this time about horses. We were getting into our conversation, when I looked at the clock and saw it was time to leave.
I stood up and everyone looked towards me. "I guess it's time to say goodbye." Sue said softly.
I nodded and went to my father and Sue. "I love you guys so much. I'm going to miss you so much." I whispered to both of them.
"We love you too, Juliet." Sue and my father both said at the same time.
"Thank you for the car Daddy, and for shipping Moon out." I rubbed my eyes, which were tearing up.
"It's no problem Jules, anything for my baby." My father whispered.
"Thank you Mom for being a great mom to me. I know you'll take care of Dad while I'm gone." I said to Sue.
Tears ran down Sue's face. "It'll just be a short time sweetheart, then we'll be together again, as a family."
I nodded, my tears flowing now. I couldn't speak. Sue and my father grabbed me in a big hug and I squeezed them both. "You better send pictures of the ultrasounds, and as your belly grows Mom." I managed to get out.
Sue smiled. "I will Juliet. Molly and I will send them at the same time, won't we Molly?"
Molly came over and hugged me. "We will. We can all chat about names and when we find out the sex, we can talk about nursery themes, colors and cribs. We'll torture you with it Juliet."
"Thanks Molly." I laughed and squeezed her one more time. Tristan came over and hugged me tightly.
"Don't forget to send me lots of pictures." Tristan handed me a small box. I opened it and it held a 16GB memory card(if there is such a thing for cameras). "This is so you can take lots and lots of pictures. I want to see everything you see."
I nodded. "I will Tristan." My camera would become attached to me.
Gabe and Julie came over to hug me. "Keep your grades up, in Nevada. Just 'cause we're not there to hound you about school doesn't mean we won't expect good grades. I want to see A's and B's on your report cards." Julie winked at me.
"I'll try Julie. Thank you both for helping me and believing in me these last few months." I said softly, knowing they would know what I meant. They gave me another hug, understanding.
"You better call me lots." Jess demanded. "I want to hear about your embarrassing moments, Quinn I'm giving you my job to embarrass and tease her endlessly. I think I can trust you with it." Jess smiled at Quinn.
"I'll try my best." Quinn grinned back.
"You call me too Juliet, I want to hear all about where you're staying in Nevada and what it's like. We'll have to make a trip out there." Matt said, the emotion seeping into his voice.
"Thanks Matt, Jess." I said.
They both gave me a big hug and then it was time to leave. I blew everyone a kiss and we left. My tears were flowing freely now and Quinn grabbed my keys. "I'll drive." Was all he said.
I let him. I would crash if I tried driving now. "I'll drive first thing in the morning too." Quinn spoke again. I knew it was best, I would be emotional, when I left San Francisco.
I nodded. It took a short time to reach my home, I went to the barn and grabbed my saddles, blankets and bridles. Quinn helped but neither of us said much. We loaded everything in a comfortable silence, after we got done, I told Quinn I was going to see Moon and I'd be up in awhile.
Moon nickered at me as I walked down the aisle to his stall. I opened the door and let myself in. "After tonight Moon, I'll be in a new place. In a few days, you'll join me boy. It's going to be different, it's going to be more country than this, more desert than this. No more city lights or fancy feed. You're going to a ranch and we're going to have to help out."
I wouldn't mind helping the Forsters out, they were family. It would be fun to learn how to work on a ranch and work with cattle.
Moon nudged me and nickered as if to say "If you're there, it'll all be fine."
"Well as long as you're there Moon, I'll be fine too." I kissed Moon goodnight and walked up to the house.
Grace and Quinn were sitting on the couch in the living room when I walked in. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm tired." I said, yawning.
Grace smiled. "I'm with you on that. I think it'd be the best idea if we all go to bed. Six in the morning comes early."
I nodded. Then I gave Grace and Quinn a hug. "Night." Grace squeezed back then left to go upstairs, leaving Quinn and I there, alone.
"Let me walk you to your bedroom." Quinn said and I let him. Once at my door, Quinn turned to me. "Have a good night's sleep Juliet."
"You too Quinn. We have four hundred some miles to drive tomorrow." I gave him a quick hug then went into my room. I jumped in the shower quickly and then got into my pj's, that I had left out for myself. I climbed into bed and again, after setting my alarm on my phone, fell instantly asleep.
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