Writer's note: Thank you for all the kind reviews on chapter one. Once again, if you do not like girl/girl relationships. Do not read this series. One thing I like about fanfiction is you can go wherever you want with it. You don't need to follow the show, movie, or book. I got the idea for this series while watching Providence one night, so it definitely was inspired by a Joanie moment. Once again thanks. If you have any ideas don't be afraid to send them to me.
May 17th, 2002
Sydney stared at Joanie as she ate her breakfast. Joanie looked up from the toast.
"What?" She asked. A smile appeared on Syd's face.
"You've been walkig around this house in a happy daze for the past two weeks." She said, "Something's going on." Joanie shok her head.
"Nothing is going on." She said, "I'm just happy."
"There's a man." Syd grinned, "You have guy happy face."
"There is no guy." Joanie smiled finishing her toast.
"Yes there is and you can't hid it." Syd teased, "There's totally a guy." Joanie looked at her sister.
"I swear on Hannah's life that there isn't a guy." Joanie chuckled going to the sink and washing her mug. Syd frowned.
"If it's not a guy, then what is it?" Syd asked.
"I'm not ready to tell you yet, Syd, okay?" Joanie looked at her sister. Syd nodded slightly. "Stop pestering me."
"I'm no pestering you." Syd insisted.
"Are to." Joanie stuck out her tongue.
"Am not!" Syd cried. Jim walked into the kitchen looking at his daughters.
"Oh yes you are." Joanie giggled, "Go kiss Owen and shut up." Joanie stuck out her tongue and ran out of the kitchen. Jim shook his head.
"You guys moved out yet?"
"Very funny dad." Syd smiled.
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Joanie opened up her closet. She couldn't tell Syd yet. She couldn't tell anyone yet. In fact, she wasn't even sure what was going on with Natalie yet. She wasn't sure what was coursing through her veins. She had an idea, but she wasn't really ready to admit it. Joanie pulled out her Hawaiian sundress that she loved to wear. Syd stood in the doorway with a grin.
"Wear your hair up." She said. Joanie jumped.
"Christ, Syd." She chuckled taking her clothes off, "Next time knock."
"I will." Syd said, "Whatever is going on, I'm glad you have a smile on your face." Joanie looked at her sister with a soft smile.
"Thank you." She said zipping up the dress, "Up?"
"Most definitely." Syd smiled. "Hannah have a play date today?"
"Yup." Joanie said, "Going to the park for a picnic."
"Sounds fun." Syd said, "Hope you guys have fun."
"We will." Joanie said clipping her hair up. She winked at Syd and headed to gather Hannah and the picnic basket. A car horn blared from outside the Hansen home. Hannah bolted out the door.
"Hi Miss Phillips!!!" She squealed. Natalie grinned.
"Hey pumpkin. Get in a buckled up." She said. Hannah got in the back seat and sat next to Brooke. Joanie smiled.
"Nice car." She said looking the red corvette up and down.
"Thanks." Natalie said, "Got it when I turned sixteen."
"Very impressive." Joanie giggled getting in.
"AS is that dress." Natalie chuckled as she reached over and taking Joanie's hand as she drove off. Joanie smiled nervously glancing down at their hands. I'm holding a woman's hand. That's SO cool. "So, I thought we'd take this picnic down to the river. That way the girls can go play at the park and we can just relax." Joanie nodded in agreement.
"That sounds good." Joanie said softly watching Natalie. Her blond hair blew in the wind as she sped down the street. Her blue eyes sparkled beneath the sunrays as she watched the road. Joanie still couldn't believe she was having these feelings for a woman.
"Here we are." Natalie said shutting the car off. Joanie looked around her.
"Al ready?"
"Yeah. You weren't paying attention as you were staring at me." Natalie winked as she got out. Joanie blushed deeply. God she caught me. Joanie got out as Brooke and Hannah ran to the picnic table. Natalie rubbed the cooler and went to join them. "We have two p.b. and j sandwiches and a couple of tuna fish sandwiches. Also some fruit salad and iced tea." Joanie smiled sitting down.
"That sounds really good. Thank you." She said. Hannah and Brooke sat at one end of the table giggling as they ate their food.
"I've missed you." Natalie said. Joanie looked at her.
"You saw me yesterday." She chuckled spearing a piece of cantaloupe with her plastic fork.
"I know, but it felt like an eternity." Natalie said. Joanie laughed softly.
"You're laying it on thick aren't you?" she smiled.
"Does it bother you?" Joanie shook her head.
"Not at all." She said, "It's nice to finally get this." Natalie's heart jumped as she looked at Joanie, "Thank you."
"It's certainly my pleasure. Natalie chuckled, "This is going better then I thought it would. I thought I would have scared you away sooner than this."
"Scarring Joanie Hansen off is a very big thing. It rarely happens." Joanie laughed.
"Well, good." Natalie laughed, "The you wouldn't oppose to me taking you out on a serious date tomorrow night?"
"As long as you don't throw me on the table and act all mistress of the night on me, I don't mind." Joanie laughed.
"Darn, I'll need to take back my whip." Natalie said sipping her tea, "When can I meet your family?" Joanie cleared her throat.
"When I'm ready to tell them." Joanie said, "I'm sorry, Nat, this is big though. I need to be ready." Natalie nodded.
"I understand. I' d invite you to meet mine but well, you've heard the stories." Joanie chuckled softly. Natalie looked at her. "Hey…How's the baby and Robbie?"
"They're hanging in there. I guess, they could be worse." Joanie sighed softly, "I cant believe it happened."
"I know. Is there anything I can do?" Natalie asked. Joanie shook her head.
"Just these small diversions are nice." Joanie smiled, "Getting my mind off of things."
"I can do that." Natalie smiled leaning over and kissed Joanie's lips softly. Joanie's heart fluttered slightly until she realized they were in the middle of the park. She pulled away, with a slight blush.
"You know, I really should get going." She said. Natalie sighed with frustration.
"Right." She said getting up.
"I'm sorry, it's just I want to check in with Robbie." Joanie said, "I hope you understand."
"Yeah. I understand completely." Natalie said with a touch of iciness. Joanie sighed softly as she gathered her and Hannah's things.
"Hannah, come on, we need to go." She said taking Hannah's hand, "I'll see you tomorrow." Natalie nodded as she watched Joanie and Hannah walk off. Joanie didn't look back. Why did I freak out? Oh yes because I live in providence. Joanie sighed deeply as she walked home. She would need to come around to her and Natalie's relationship because she wanted more.
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