A\N Hello, all! It's great, my father finally got us internet, so I can update faster now! Woo Hoo! :D
Also...OH MY LORDLICIOUS! 100 REVIEWS! Oh my gosh, thank you all so much! :') I am so incredibly elated right now, it's seriously ridiculous! I don't think I could have ever gotten 100 reviews EVER, so thank you all so much for the bottom of my heart! And here's a shout-out to crazypopcornlover4ever, for being my 100th reviewer! It took me awhile to realize it while reading your review, until I went back and I felt like an idiot! xD
Okay, onto the reviews that I love so much! ^o^
So to CharlieHarperFan88, I loved the flashback as well! ^-^ I feel like they'd be really cute as kids. Of course they would support each other with everything. Even if they didn't have feelings for each other, they would still be supportive! :D
And to Smiles1998, Oh so am I! And I hate having conflicting feelings such as those! And of course I will update soon because I love this story as well! ^0^
Also to SailorMarble14, No problem! I hope you liked their flashbacks! ^-^ Thank you, and of course I will update soon! :D
Proceeding onto NTA FANFIC, Because, joining the army isn't Jo's passion as it is Brick's. And Batman is just too busy to save people now :P
Continuing onto Nightlock Ink, Oh thank you! I'm so glad you like it! ^-^ Of course I will! You know, I've been so engrossed with Brick and Jo that I almost forgot about all the other couples! Don't worry, more Mike and Zoey on the way! :D I do like the Hunger Games, and I guess I have to say...Peeta! What about you? :P
Moving onto Deceive The Rainbow, Oh my Lord, that sounds very awkward, but hilarious! XD In seventh grade, our Health teacher gave us a lesson on STDS, and made us spit in cups to model our "Sexual Relationships" with each other! XD Every year, our teachers ask us what we want to be and it gets so irritating! :P Haha, I feel that Jo would definitely NOT be okay with Brick dying! Oh, you shouldn't dislike your middle name, Josephine is beautiful! :D Oh, I was excited to go to kindergarten! I just told my mom I loved her and I was off! But it was extremely fun to write that scene! ^-^
And to 2CrzY4U, Hello again! :D The writers originally named Jo, Mary, so I decided to kinda incorporate that in there, and I made it her first name! Yes, that finally made it to Cedar Point! Woo! :D I know, I can't wait to write for Dakota, she was always one of my favorites on the show :L
Also to Spliced-up-Angel, Aww, thank you! :3 I'm glad you think of it as suspenseful! I definitely want more elements to my story than just humor and romance! :D
Moving onto CreepySheepy, Thank you so much! :D I love flashbacks as well because I love knowing more about the story and its characters! :) Oh my Lordy, I feel so terrible! I almost forgot about the DVD thing, I will still do it, I am just so sorry! :(
Continuing onto MyNameIsAwkward, Oh my gosh, that's so awesome! I live in South Bend, Indiana! :D Well for part of the year, anyways xD I love Brick and Jo as well, and thank you for liking my story! :)
Proceeding onto NerdyBarista, Actually, it is the exact reason. Her father wanted a son, and since her middle name is Josephine, he decided to call her Jo. Yeah, that's what I really like about Brick. I feel that he really is the only one that bring out Jo's sensitive side. Yes, Sam will NOT let Dakota go, not under any circumstances! :D Lightning did his fair share of making fun of her, but he did have some feelings for her, so basically he just did it so Scott wouldn't suspect anything :P I guess you'll just have to wait and see what exactly she does! :3
Also to Anonymously Awesome, Thank you, and you got it! ^-^
And to Mighty Penguin, Yes, I was hoping that chapter was nice and fluffy for everyone! XD Oh no! You really don't have to write a story for me, I'm just happy to make your week by writing this story! :)
Next to Aradomperson, I loved writing the last paragraph! Like you said, it was very emotional, so thank you for finding it emotional, that's what I was going for, so thanks! XD Oh yes, I loves me some flashbacks, so thanks again for liking both! It seems that most like the one when their older better because really expresses her underlying feelings for Brick very clearly here. Oh no! I wouldn't want you to not get your sleep, so I will try to be a faster updater! Haha! :)
And to puccaxgaru4eva1, I love Jock as well! ^-^ And I'm sorry I take forever to update, but it's out now! XD Don't worry, it's not over yet! :D And thanks for reading, it means a lot! ^-^
Finally to Awesome and I know it, Haha oh yes! Lots and lots of drama! And I love drama myself! XD
Alright, story time, children! Gather 'round and listen closely, my little ducklings! ^-^
Brick POV
Jo refused to talk to me after she went off into her own world and she just dragged me inside the amusement park instead. But I couldn't focus on anything else except for the gnawing feeling that Jo was keeping something intensely important from me, but I couldn't get mad because I was doing the same. It was nothing important except that I loved her, you know, no biggie. Besides it wasn't like I was gonna tell her anytime soon! My plan was to tell her when we were eighty and old and she didn't care.
Yep, a pretty solid plan.
And it wasn't like I didn't want to tell, because I did, but I knew she'd hit me and tell me never to say that ever again...and that would be that. So I guess I would rather take the path of never telling her my feelings. Besides, I knew that when I went to the army, my feelings would disappear, then I wouldn't torture myself with trying to tell her everyday.
But every time I did lay my eyes upon her, that feeling hit me again, powerfully like a ton of bricks and I just felt weak compared to that feeling. I just had to relax, we were there for Dakota and Sam, to get them back together.
"Brick, come on!" Jo yelled, gesturing me to follow. I nodded and did just that, hoping to get these feelings erased. "They're all over here," I could barely hear her over the commotion of the amusement park. It was loud, and bustling, but overall, exhilarating. Jo and I rounded another corner and found them.
"Hi, soldiers...where's Dakota?" I greeted.
"We're not sure," Dawn said, looking horribly confused, "Usually I could see and sense her aura, but we're in a very crowded vicinity, so I can't even make out one. It's rather hopeless to search for her that way," She sighed deeply and shrugged her shoulders.
"Well, today is really hot, she could be in the shade somewhere," Zoey pointed out with a bit of hope.
"Or on a ride, and if she is, that could take hours to find her," Jo replied dejectedly.
"Why can't we just call her?" Mike questioned.
"Her phone's off!" Sam wailed, his glasses fogged with his tears, "What if I never find her and our romance is forever lost and forgotten?!"
"I hate to say this soldier," I grimaced, "But you're kind of overreacting,"
"Exactly,"Zoey reassured with a soothing voice, "You know Dakota loves and cares about you, and she's probably searching everywhere for you as well, you just have to keep looking, and to not lose faith!" Before anything else could be uttered, a squeal of delight escaped from a few blocks away. There, in all, bright pink herself, was Dakota.
"SAMMY!" She gushed, running towards out group with a look of utter elatedness on her face. Sam doubled over in shock before he composed himself and finally enveloped her in a loving and warm embrace.
"Wow, this is like, really nice to watch...speaking of watches," Staci rambled, ruining this touching moment. We all ignored her and continued intensely watching their reunited state.
"Dakota, I missed you so much!" Sam said, with a vast smile. Dakota nodded with unmistakeable tears flooding her eyes.
"I missed you, too, Sammy," She whimpered, "I thought you really broke up with me, and that I was never going to be with you again,"
"Well, let me make this clear, as Yoda as my witness, I love you Dakota, and as long as you'll let me and stuff, I really wanna keep doing that," Sam declared awkwardly. Dakota broke out in a humungous smile and tears.
"I love you too, and I really wanna keep doing that as well!" She laughed. They ended it with a heart-warming kiss, to be brief, and soon Jo and I were left by the fountain. Jo and I were eating in silence, and somehow I felt completely comfortable. Reflecting back on what had just happened with Sam and Dakota, I slowly realized that would never happen with Jo and I. Jo was too afraid of admitting even the slightest of feelings, and for her to openly say she loves me, let alone anyone would be a miracle.
And we all know how scarce miracles are.
I wanted to brush off those feelings, but the more I tried, the more they became evident and overpowering to me. I hated it! It was suffocating and I just needed to forget them, so I wouldn't have to face the rejection and utter heartbreak that would come with it. Jo herself, though, seemed a bit occupied and conflicted. She kept stealing glances my way and was rather distant, but I couldn't think much of it, I just wanted to spend as much time with her as I possibly could, but still, I had to see what was up with her.
"Jo," I finally said as we left another exhilarating roller coaster, "Are you okay, you seem a bit worried," Jo shot me a look before she finally sighed and sat down.
"Don't do that overly-protective crap right now, Brickhouse, I'm not in the mood," She breathed, looking anywhere but me. My gaze turned stern and I sat down next to her.
"That's what I want to know, why you aren't the mood for anything lately. You haven't been talking much to me and you won't even look at me," I explained, my words sounding hurt, "Did I do something wrong?"
"It's nothing," She snapped, arising again. She began walking away to another roller coaster and I stood there, limp.
Dammit, I loved Mary Josephine Hanston, and I was going to let her know that one way or another...if only I could make her stay in one spot, that'd be helpful.
Soon she and I were off again, riding any and every ride their was, but we just didn't talk and I had to know if I was going to confess to her. And what if I kept waiting for the right moment and it never came? And we went back and I went off to the army, and shit.
The army.
Was she mad about that? Was that the wrong answer? Did she still want me to go, even though I made it clear that I would stay if she asked me to?
"I'll still go to the army if you want me to, Jo," I exclaimed. She turned with a smile on her face while she was laughing a bit.
"Why are you saying this so suddenly?" She chuckled. I guess I would never understand Jo, but I grinned a bit.
"Well, I know that you're at me, so I figured that was the reason," I explained.
"I'm not mad," She said, "Or confused," She quickly added, shooting me a look.
"Then why were you refusing to talk to me? Look Jo, I know that things have been a bit weird between us, but I think I have a good explanation for that," I rambled, taking a tentative step towards her.
"We can talk about it some other time...come on," She improvised awkwardly, "The others are probably looking for us,"
"No, we're gonna talk about this now," I declared, setting my foot down for emphasis. She looked at me for a moment before sighing and sat down.
"Look, I really don't feel like hearing a lecture," She began with closed eyes.
"It's not a lecture...more like an explanation..." I interrupted with a wavering voice filled with uncertainty and nervousness. She clammed up and looked at me with expectant eyes. I breathed out, a little unsure on how I would tell her and even more uncertain on how she would take it. Would she laugh in my face, or would she not reply back? It was a little nerve-wracking as she was standing before me, and if I didn't answer her, she'd definitely get angry.
"Brick? We don't have all day," Jo urged, seemingly not angry.
Damn, this was hard! I wish it could be like Mike and Zoey where it was blindingly obvious between the two, or like Sam and Dakota where they just knew as soon as they felt their love for one another, without any unneeded drama (not counting the miscommunication that cost us graduation), or like B and Dawn who were perfectly comfortable with their feelings. Even like Ann Maria and Lightning who definitely weren't close to love, but their feelings were pretty evident. That just wasn't Jo and I, though. So why was I resenting that fact...? Jo and I were different, and that was good, right? Even if she didn't like me back, she still appreciated our friendship, I knew that for sure.
"Well...I love...someone!" I exclaimed, feeling a deep red cover my face. I sighed, knowing I panicked, but I had to keep going with it, "And uh...I don't know if she loves me back..." I finishes sheepishly. Jo just rolled her eyes, seemingly aggravated.
"I don't care if you love a girl," She spat, though this seemed more personal. Usually, she'd finish her snap by glaring at you, but that time she averted her eyes to the ground and refused to look at me again.
"Jo," I started.
"Seriously, I don't care," She said, walking away again, "Go talk to Sam or Mike, I don't give a shit about your love dilemmas," I bit my lip for a second before standing up harshly.
"Even if it's about you?" I challenged, loudly enough for her to hear me. She stopped and turned around with a shocked look on her face, which I was looking for.
"What? You-no, no you can't, it's like, and army stuff, and, no-not you...that's just, and...yeah," She stuttered with utter disbelief. I walked over to her, strangely brave now, now that our roles had switched. Now she was scared and nervous and I was confident and sure. I was going to profess my feeling to Jo and whether she liked it or not, they were real and ready to stay.
"Jo, I love you and so even if you don't love me back, I am letting you know, as a soldier, my feelings are true, and I will not be letting them go anytime soon. I am truly and completely in love you and therefore, no matter if I am rejected here today, I would still be honored to be your best friend as you are and always will be the closest to my heart, even if you did steal it," I concluded with that confession with a small smile. I didn't find myself half as nervous as I thought I would and the feeling was great. And sure, rejection wasn't on the top of my list, but I knew exactly how I felt, and I would always support Jo no matter what she did...and who she loved, even if that lucky person wasn't me.
"Well...whatever!" Jo shouted, her face contorted into confusion, "I don't care,"
"Jo, I just-"
"Yeah, I know what you did, and I don't give a shit. Why don't you just go to the army already, you're seriously starting to get on my last nerve," J o said angrily. I knew something was going on with her, Jo was mean, but never this deliberate.
"Jo, please stop lying," I said, sitting down and patting the spot next to me. Jo was hesitant at first, her pride getting the better of her, but soon she put that away and sat next to me, seeming all sorts of awkward.
"I thought maybe if I hurt you, you could forget about me," She finally admitted with a slight chuckle after quite awhile of uncomfortable silence.
"Not to sound mushy, but you know I could never forget you, Jo," I said softly.
"You'll always sound mushy...you're more of a girl than I am," She joked, her voice softer and more vulnerable than usual. It was a nice touch on Jo. Her rough attitude was part of her charm, but it was nice to see a bit of a sweeter side to her. Which just made her even more beautiful and perfect to me.
"I have to ask though..." I trailed, "Do you have any romantic link towards me whatsoever?" I questioned, the faintest of fear I me.
"I don't think I can say it outright...at least right now...but I feel exactly the same...down to every last word," She confessed with a small smile, "But if we do feel this way, I'm not gonna be girly and sweet and say those words every three seconds," She warned.
"I don't care if you ever say it, Jo," I breathed with a humongous smile upon my face, "Just knowing that you do feel the same makes me the happiest guy around,"
"So does that make us boyfriend and girlfriend, then?" Jo shyly asked, after a few minutes. I smiled widely and nodded my head vigorously.
"Yep!" I answered gleefully. "We can go as slow as you want and need to, too," I added, making sure she knew how elated I was just to say she was my girlfriend.
"Jeez, I'm not a grandma," She snapped, "But thanks," I just smiled and stood up, watching the sun slowly makes it's descent. Jo stood up with me and stretched for a minute before she checked her watch.
"Hey, we need to go to the hotel, I think we're all meeting there at nine, and it's already eight-thirty," Jo informed me. I nodded quickly and practically pranced with glee back to the hotel. Now all that was left was to make a life-changing, important decision, that now, as Jo as my girlfriend, I would never make without her.
Was I or was I not going to the army?
A\N It pains me, right down to the core to say this, but...next chapter will be the last :'( I don't even wanna think about that now! This story is my baby and I really have come to love every one of these characters...besides Scott, of course! :P
But more of that later!
Anyways, I hope you all liked this chapter and I will really try to hurry up with the next one! And I just have to say again, thank you all so much for bringing me to one hundred lovely and amazing reviews! They all mean so much to me, and I really can't express how happy I am to have made this story and for all of you to have read it! :D
Anyways, I am up for suggestions, I am working really hard on one for CharlieHarperFan88, but I am willing to take more! ^-^
It's now, 4:52 in the morning! I am tired, so I'm heading off to bed! XD
Good night, and please review and tell me what you think! ^-^
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