Title of Story: Second Chance in Disguise-Chapter 2
Author's Penname: Alyssa Smith
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Summary: It's in the previous chapter.
Author's Note: 'Words in here are thoughts'. For ex: Jane looked up at the sky. 'The sky sure is pretty'
Bring! Bring!
Landon turned over and slammed his hand on his alarm clock.
'I don't remember setting it'
Bring! Bring!
'Oh wait. That's the phone. Never mind.'
Landon turned over to the other side of the bed to pick up the phone.
Bring! Bri…"Hello," Landon said groggily.
"Hey Landon. Oh, were you sleeping? I am so sorry. Do you want me to call back later?" Selena said.
"Selena? Yeah, I was sleeping. But it's ok. It was only for a nap. It's probably a good thing you woke me up or I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight," Landon replied.
"Landon, I'm really sorry about earlier today. It must be tough to talk about her. I didn't mean to word it that way. I was just saying that you don't seem to have dealt with it. Maybe you should try. I mean, at least you should try to talk about her. But, if you don't want to that's alright. I'm just suggesting that. I'm sure that she probably didn't want you to be upset your whole life. Your young, take advantage of that," Selena babbled on. When she finished, there was silence for a moment. "Landon?"
"Oh, well. Maybe you're right, Selena," Landon said.
"About what?" Selena asked. 'Wait, what did I say that I could've been right about. I'm pretty sure he isn't going to just start dating me so that wasn't it….'
"That I should try to talk about her and that she wouldn't want me to be upset my whole life. I think that talking about it could help. It might make me feel better and that's what she would've wanted," Landon said.
"Well, it's good that you realized that. You know, if you want, you can talk to me about her. I'd love to listen," Selena said. 'Not really but by giving you emotional support, you'll probably fall for me'
"I know," Landon said. Again, silence filled the moment.
"So, are you going to the party tonight? It'd give you a good chance to talk," Selena asked. 'Come on, come on. Say yes say yes say yes!'
"I guess. What time is it? Oh shoot! I slept forever. Now I won't be asleep till 5:00AM! I better go get ready. I'll see you there, Selena. Bye," Landon said and hung up.
"Perfect," Selena whispered to nobody in particular.
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"Landon! There you are," Selena said as she made her way over to the sitting area.
"Hey Selena," Landon replied. He noticed her attire. She was wearing a tight, short black dress, which had a large V in the middle. 'Very subtle Selena'
"I'm so glad you could make it. Are you going to dance or just sit here all night because I'm looking for a dance partner," Selena said. 'Hmmm, very subtle Selena' she thought to herself.
"I don't really feel like dancing," Landon said.
"Why not?" Selena asked.
"Several reasons," Landon replied. 'Well, first, dancing is exclusive to Jamie. Second, I'm pretty much a bad dancer. Third, I don't want to lead you on. Fourth, I don't really feel like partying,'
"Well then, do you want to talk about her?" Selena asked.
"It's alright. I can tell you want to go dance. Don't let me stop you from having fun. Go," Landon replied.
"No, I really want to hear about her. She must've been pretty amazing to have stole your heart for all these years," Selena said. 'Oooh, that's a good idea, compliment the girl. That's the way into his heart. You are such a genius, Selena!'
"Are you sure?" Landon asked.
"Yes, I'm sure. I really want to know," Selena said.
"Ok, I don't know how to begin," Landon said.
"Well, how long did you know her?" Selena asked.
"I knew her all my life. We both lived in Beaufort and she was the Reverend's daughter. But, I never really did know her until our senior year in high school. It all started when my so-called friends and I got a classmate of ours named Clay Gephardt
to jump into this pool of muddy water. He got injured pretty badly because there were pipes in there although we hadn't known that in the beginning. But, all my classmates ran while I went to save him and I ended up taking all the blame. As punishment, I was forced to tutor kids and star in the leading role for the school play," Landon began. Then he stopped and hesitated. It was tough to talk about Jamie.
"Go on," Selena said. 'So, he was a bad-boy. Even better. But his wife was the Reverend's daughter? That doesn't seem like a slut….'
"Ok. Well, I soon found myself overwhelmed. The kid I was tutoring just wouldn't get it and the play was ridiculous. I knew I was going to be humiliated by being in that play. I was having a difficult time memorizing my lines. I was in over my head. So, I knew I would have to get help. That's where Jamie came in. Jamie volunteered for tutoring and the school play. I went to her to ask for help. I still remember it so well," Landon said.
"Tell me about it then," Selena said. 'Hmm, maybe this flashback can give me some insight into how she captured his heart. It could give me tips.
Landon could feel the tears well up in his eyes and his voice begin to choke. "I'm sorry, I can't continue. It's just too hard. I got to go. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye," Landon said and he stood up to go.
"Landon, wait. I'll walk home with you," Selena said.
"No, you stay here. You came to party, so now party," Landon said.
"I don't really feel like it. Plus, the girl's dormitory is right next to the guys and it's a long walk. I don't want to walk home alone. Who knows what kind of creeps are lurking out there?" Selena said. 'Play the defenseless lady and let his macho side take over'
"Ok, let's go" Landon replied.
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When they got to Landon's building he turned around and said, "I'm glad I talked about Jamie. I feel a lot better."
"See, I told you," Selena replied. "Umm, so I'll see you again tomorrow. Do you want to go eat? We could talk there," Selena asked.
"I guess. Why don't we go down to that Café. I'll see you there at noon," Landon said.
"Great, bye," Selena said. 'My plan is in action. Soon, Jamie will be the farthest thing from his mind. I will be the one'
Author's Note: Ok, that's all for Chapter 2. I'll try to come up with Chapter 3 later today. For all those people who want Jamie and Landon to stay together: Read the summary and pay attention to the prologue. It might give you some hints as to the secret plot to the story. As always, R&R please. I want to know how I'm doing. Oh also, thank you Jamie Sommers for the help of the flashback. I've only seen the movie once so it was difficult to remember the scene. I recommend all of you read her stories, all of them are extremely well written stories. ~Alyssa
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