Synopsis:Helen makes the girls each take a class at the local Y when she feels they don't do enough extra curricular .Daria thinks this is humiliation enough until she finds out the only classes left are drawing nude still life,Magic by Charles(aka:upchuck)or masseur 101.
Settling on the last,she's forced to ask her best friend
Jane to be her "maniquin" of sorts.
After giving her a good ribbing,Jane agrees to help her out,but she has a plan up her sleeve.
A.N:Its my first "Daria" fic so be gentle,also its just for fun so no harsh flames please,thank you! :)
Part One of the series:
~Rubbed The Wrong Way
Daria laid on her bed,remembering the horrid events of the previous weekend.
As images of her trip to the local Y with Quinn made her queasy.
"I can't believe mom made me join a stupid class," she moaned dejectedly into the phone "I mean why does she care what I do in my free time anyway,she's always on her damn cell phone"
Jane stood painting,the cordless snuggly balancing on her shoulder "That sucks,so what's the verdict amigo..did you at least get something you'd enjoy?"
Daria cringed,remembering the class she was forced to take when Quinn made her late by stopping at the mall "Jane I'm seriously considering packing my bags and hitting the road if thats any indication"
Smirking,Jane was secretly eagar for the scoop "That bad huh,well there's always room at casa de lane"
Daria felt herself slowly reddening "Yeah,right..you'd love all the yentaing opportunities that would provide"
Jane nodded "You know me too well morgandorffer,so spill it already"
"Masseur 101 okay,that's right I have to rub naked strangers"
Laughing Jane gasped for breath "Oh my god..you Daria the cynical girl who hates most all of man kind agreed to give rub downs to the people of Lawndale?"
Daria's eyes narrowed "Hey it's not like I had a lot of choice here,it was that or spend time with Upchuck ala magic..or nude still life painting"
Jane raised her eyebrow "I'd go with the painting,but that's just me"
"Yeah well with my luck Upchuck would also be the model"
Making a sickened face,Jane shrugged her shoulders "On second thought you probably chose the safest bet,no one should be subjected to that image"
Daria smiled for the first time "Your right but there's only one problem"
"Whats that?"
"I hate to ask this but I wouldn't unless absolutely desperate..."
Jane continued painting "Mm hmm"
"Ineedyoutobemypartner"
"Come again?"
Daria took a deep breath,pushing herself to continue "What I'm asking is,could you do me a tremendous favor and come along as my partner?"
Jane was about to laugh and reply with a sarcastic comment when an idea popped into her head.
She grinned evilly,then sat down on her bed "Sure thing"
Daria was shocked she'd accepted so easily,she thought for sure it would of taken some sort of bribe or something "Really?"
"Why not,what are friends for anyway"
Smiling Daria felt relieved she wouldn't have to touch some stranger "Gee thanks Jane,after this your in the friends hall of fame"
Jane laughed "Glad to be of service,so what's the plan for tonight?"
Daria lifted the pamphlet from her desk "Well first class is at nine,so after that I guess we could hang at your place for awhile..the classes are only 45 minutes"
"What about princess Grace,isn't she going too?"
"Oh Quinn's getting a ride with the fashion clones,they all decided to take still life 101 when they found out collage guys do the modeling"
"Cool,I'll borrow the Trent mobile and swing by around ten then"
"Sounds good,see ya then..oh and thanks again Jane,I owe you one"
Jane felt her grin reappear "Oh don't mention it"
A few hours later,Daria stood in her room in front of the mirror.
The Y was usually freakishly hot and she didn't particularly feel like being overly uncomfortable when she already felt nauseous about going in the first place.
Rummaging through her closet,she was almost about to give up when something she'd never seen before caught her eye.
At the end of the bar hung a black stretch-like top with short sleeves and a v-neck.
"Hmm.. mom must have bought it for Quinn and then put it in here when she refused to wear black"
Shrugging Daria pulled the top on and sighed.
It felt refreshingly lightweight,perfect for the desert like conditions of the Y.
Dropping her jacket onto her bed,she stopped to see what the combination looked like,then mentally kicked herself for being like Quinn,and caring.
The refection showed her outfit went together rather nicely,black top,skirt,and combat boots.
Quickly pulling her hair into a ponytail,Daria turned off the light and exited the room.
As if on cue the sound of a car horn came from outside and she leapt down the stairs.
It was dark outside,which wasn't surprising since it was the middle of November and the days were shorter.
Stopping outside the now closed front door she quickly cursed herself when she remembered her glasses where in her room.
Having taken them off to change,she forgot them on her bedroom floor.
"Damn it,"
She was about too go back inside when she remembered the time,if she didn't leave right away she'd be late for her first class.
Since she didn't particularly didn't like the idea of everyone eyeing her strangely she decided to leave without them.
Quickly jogging down the pathway,she made out that it was indeed Trents car on the street.
She opened the door and hopped in
"Hey gorgeous,ready for my fingers to work there magic on you" she joked,with a grin
"Hmm..sounds good,Daria"
As soon as she got her response she thought she was going to die of embarrassment,her cheeks burning like never before.
She choked "Uh,oh Trent,I didn't know you were-um I thought Jane was picking me up"
Trent laughed a little,then smiled "Nope sorry she came down with a fever and asked me to cover,I hope thats okay"
Daria struggled to speak,her whole body shaking "Um,you see..the thing is I forgot my glasses and-well I can't really see anything without them so that why..rr..well you know,that why I-"
Trent noticed her blushing and placed a hand on her shoulder comfortingly "It's cool Daria,I know your just jokin around"
Daria swallowed hard "Oh,okay cool"
Sitting back in her seat,Daria sighed
'I'm going to kill Jane after this' she thought to herself 'sudden fever my ass'
Trent pulled into a parking spot near the front of the Y,and turned off the ignition.
"So I hope it's cool I came tonight instead of Janey"
Daria turned towards Trent,feeling less embarrassed "Oh yeah,it's great..thanks for giving up your free time by the way,I just hate the idea of touching strangers you know..kinda creeps me out"
Trent smiled
"Sure,I know what you mean..Janey told me your mom forced you into this whole thing,pretty uncool of her"
Nodding,Daria added another thing to the list of reasons to kill Jane later "Parents"
Trent did his laugh/cough thing "I hear ya,Janey and I lucked out with our parents being gone most of the time"
Daria smiled back,then tucked a piece of hair behind her ear that had fallen out of her ponytail.
"Hey cool ensomble tonight Daria" Trent replied looking at her
Daria blushed "Uh,thanks"
The first 30 minutes of the class went by like nothing as the teacher wrote on the board and talked about techniques and then the dreaded part came,at least for Daria.
"Okay class,now you get to try out what you learned on your partners," the teacher said cheerfully "So the people being massaged first please change into your robe in the change room then meet your partner back at the table and cover up with the white sheet provided"
Daria and Trent exchanged looks
"Um,you can go first if you want,or I'll go if not..its up to you" Daria replied
Nervous,was putting it lightly in Daria's case.
Trent noticed and volunteered to be first "See ya in a sec"
A second later he reappeared,clad only in a white,cotton robe.
Quickly looking away,Daria realized she was staring.
Trent half-smiled then climbed on top of the folding table and dropped his robe,covering himself with the sheet.
He smiled,and playfully wriggled his eyebrow motioning for her to come closer.
Daria smiled back then stepped beside him,silently noting how alike he and Jane could be at times.
Cautiously,Daria's hand slowly met with Trents now uncovered back.
Pleasantly suprised at how silky and smooth his skin was she inwardly shivered.
After a few seconds she loosened up and added her other hand,slowly and softly working up and down his back.
His skin felt warm under her cool touch,and she smiled.
"Mmm Daria that feels great," Trent moaned as he almost fell asleep "Are you sure this is your first time,this feels sensational"
Glad he was facedown,Daria blushed fiercy at his comment.
'If Jane was here she'd be in yenta heaven' Daria thought narrowing her eyes
"Glad you like it Trent,consider it pay back for coming tonight"
Trent laughed,causing his body to shake a little.
Daria's eyes widened and slowly fell down to where the sheet was inching down on his hips.
Trent didn't seem to notice though,that or he didn't care as he lay speechlessly enjoying the massage.
A groan could be heard from Trent as the timer on the teachers desk went off.
Daria smiled to herself,secretly pleased that he liked it so much.
"Guess it's time for me to change," Daria replied as Trent climbed back off the table in his robe "See you in a minute"
Trent nodded and walked off to change back into his clothes himself.
A few minutes later they met back at the table,Daria now the one in the robe.
Smiling a little,Daria reddened as she climbed onto the table.
Trent noticed she seemed a little uncomfortable and turned his head as she disrobed.
But as he turned his head back a few seconds later he saw her robe drop of her shoulders and her climb under the sheet.
He swallowed,feeling a lump in his throat.
Daria turned her head to the side and closed her eyes.
Trent smiled,thinking she looked like an angel.
Letting the sheet slack down a little on her back,Daria kept the sheet securely tight at her sides.
Trent felt shivers course through her body as his hands touched the bare skin of her back
"Sorry,are they cold Daria?"
Breathing deeply,Daria felt her heart race at his touch "No,involuntary shiver..sorry Trent"
Daria felt a little bad lying to him,but she wasn't about to admit his touch drove her crazy.
She smiled at the thought,then yawned.
"Oh,okay cool"
Trent placed his hands back on,taking his time to slowly work her shoulders and neck,then back.
Daria relaxed under his touch,feeling like she was in heaven.
Before she remembered who was massaging her,she moaned.
Trent smiled to himself,glad she was enjoying the massage as much as he did hers.
The timer went off and Trent looked down at Daria,but she wasn't moving.
A second later she stirred,and opened her eyes
"Is it time already?"
Trent grinned "'Fraid so"
"Sorry I think I fell asleep there,you really have a talent for this thing Trent"
With a shrug,Trent placed his hand out to help Daria off the table "Guess it comes from being a musician,you know fingers on the guitar and stuff"
Daria took Trents hand and hopped down,now in the robe "Guess so"
Trent felt himself blush a little,which was odd to him "Well your pretty talented yourself there Daria,I could definitely go for another of those massages in the future"
Grinning,Daria was crimson "Sure,its the least I can do after you wasted your night here,helping me out"
"Actually it wasn't a waste at all,I really had fun"
Daria smiled "Well I'm glad to hear that"
As they walked back to the car,Trent kept finding himself stealing glances at Daria.
Daria noticed but pretended not to,looking down at the road.
"So Daria,coming over to our place,or do you want me to drop you off at home?"
"I better call it a night,Jane being sick and all"
Trent opened the car door for her "Oh I'm sure she's okay,besides she'd like it if you dropped by,probably cheer her up"
"Well when you put it *that* way"
Daria laughed a little,and Trent smiled
"Cool,casa de Lane it is"
Ten minutes later,Trent pulled his car infront of his house.Daria looked up and noticed Janes light was on.
'probably painting' she thought with a raised eyebrow
'sick indeed...well she will be when I'm done with her'
As they got to the front door,Trent pulled out his key to unlock the deadbolt but was suprised by Jane opening the door.
Dressed in a housecoat,Jane had a cup of tea in her hand.
Daria felt bad for a moment,thinking she was actually sick but then Jane winked at her.
With a glare,Daria shuffled in her boots
"Hey Janey,feelin any better yet?" Trent asked with sympathy
Jane shrugged "Oh a little,took some meds earlier so the fevers gone down"
"Thats good"
Daria nodded
"Yeah that IS good,I'm glad your feeling better Jane"
Jane smirked,sensing the sarcasm in her voice "Thanks Daria...so how was your evening?"
Trent smiled,oblivious to Jane and Daria's exchange "Daria's a wicked masseuse Janey,your in for a treat"
Jane raised her eyebrow with a grin "Really you don't say"
"Yep,I'm gonna miss those,they're really relaxing"
Jane rubbed her hands together deviously,but then blew on them to appear like she was warming them up "Well thats good because I don't know when I'm gonna be getting better so you'll probably have to fill my place for awhile"
Trent seemed to like the idea,as he smiled "No objections here,what'd ya say Daria?"
Daria tried to appear unfeeling and monotone so Jane wouldn't get any of the pleasure out of her yenta fixup but failed when Trents eyes gazed into hers questioningly.
Smiling,Daria averted her eyes from Janes and onto Trent "Sounds like an offer too good to refuse"
"Great," Trent replied happily "Well I better get some shut eye,you really wore me out tonight Daria"
Trent walked to the door of his room.
Daria finally looked at Jane,who was grinning like a chestire cat.
"Goodnight ladies" Trent called out
"Nite Trent" Daria replied
"Sleep tight bro" Jane added,then she looked to Daria "So you wore him out huh,ah it does my young yenta heart good to hear such things"
Jane walked into the kitchen,laughing happily to herself,Daria followed.
As Jane sat down at the table she took a drink of her tea,and Daria took a seat across from her.
Bracing herself for an earful,Jane grimaced when Daria glared at her.
"Well go for it,let me have it," Jane broke the silence "I know your dying to ream me out for tonights fixup"
Daria sat deep in thought,keeping an eye on Jane impatiently squirming in her chair.
After a minute she got up and fixed herself a tea
"So Jane,after all the humiliating things that went down tonight I should probably never speak to you again..I mean it's obvious you lied to your brother and me about your sudden mysterious illness"
Daria stirred cream into the cup,then returned to her seat
"But since I'm a very,and I mean VERY forgiving person when it comes to you,I'm willing to let this one slide even despite the ever mounting urge to kill you I had tonight when I blindly told your brother,and I quote 'hey gorgeous,ready for my fingers to work their magic on you' when I got inside the car thinking it was you"
Jane tried hard not to smile,and laugh but ended up with a weird look on her face "Blindly huh,and why pray tell were you unable to see?"
Pointing to her eyes,Daria scowled "I forgot my glasses in my bedroom when I was changing and ended up mortifying myself in front of your brother thank you very much"
Getting up,Jane walked over to the sink and washed out her cup "I'm really sorry Daria,it's like I can't control myself whenever I get an opportunity to put you guys together..I don't know,I guess I just think your too perfect for each other and I need to make it happen.."
Jane took a deep breath "Since your never going to do it on your own"
Daria drank the last of her tea "Jane you just have to learn to accept that you can't force things to happen,either they work out or they don't..if its meant to happen it will"
Jane shrugged,then pouted "Sure if you believe in that sorta thing..or well to be honest have the patients for it,so you forgive me morgandorffer?"
Daria smiled,and rolled her eyes "On one condition,your mysterious illness mysteriously disappears tomorrow morning sharp..I can't deal with another mishap in front of your brother"
Eyes narrowing Jane knew she was defeated "Fine,but I'm not happy about it"
"Oh cheer up Lane,its only a week of Y hell"
"Alrighty-so wanna spend the night,we could watch the sick,sad world late night special"
Daria smiled,thankful Jane was back to her usual self "Let me just call my mom and let her know"
The next morning
Jane and Daria are all dressed and ready to leave for school,standing in the kitchen Jane locks the door.
Suddenly Trent stumbles out of his room in only his boxers and necklace,his hair messed up in the usual bed-head fashion as he reaches for a box of cereal.
"Hey sleeping beauty,what's up..your up early today"
Trent turned around,realizing he wasn't alone "Oh hey Janey,Daria..going to school?"
Jane smirked "Yep thats the usual drill for us normal people,wake before noon..learn stuff"
Daria grinned "Not if our teachers have anything to do with it"
"Good one Daria" Trent replied with a laugh
He then blushed slightly,looking down at his boxers "Oh yeah,cool..so have a good day then guys,want me to pick you up after school Jane?"
"Sounds good brother of mine,oh before I forget I'm feeling better now so I'll be accompanying our dear daria here to her classes this week"
Pouring some cereal,Trent sat down at the table "Hmm..bummer"
Raising an eyebrow "Ah well I guess I'll have to borrow those magic fingers of yours later Daria"
With a wink,he looked at her and dug into his cereal.
Jane laughed,then dragged a love-lorn Daria out the door.
The two best friends walked to school.Outside a storm appeared to be coming in,the wind picking up.
Seven hours later the final bell rang,signaling the end of the school day.
Daria met Jane by her locker "Afternoon Lane"
Smiling,Jane closed the door of her locker "Hey Daria,ready to leave this hell hole?"
"When am I not," Daria grinned walking down the hall next to her friend "If it was up to me I wouldn't be here in the first place"
"You not the only one," Jane replied with a nod "Ah well,ready to board the Trent mobile...oh wait I forgot who I was asking,of course you are!"
Jane wriggled her eyebrow,and Daria glared back.
Outside it was snowing pretty bad,and the icy wind was chill inducing.
"Damn," Jane exclaimed peering out the door "Looks like old man winters not happy with us"
Daria pulled on her jacket,then pocketed her glasses "Lead the way Jane,this snow is not optical friendly"
Jane smiled and stepped outside,walking slowly so Daria could follow now that she couldn't see for herself.
A few feet away,a firmilar car sat surrounded by snow drifts.
Daria slipped a little and grabbed onto the back on Janes jacket quickly.
"Hey Morgandorffer what are you trying to do,pull me down with you?" Jane joked,with a laugh
Daria glared,and removed her hand "Good guess but no,sparing myself from embarrassment is the correct answer"
Just as they were about to step off the sidewalk and into Trents car,Daria lost her balance on a sheet of ice.
A second later she was sprawled out on her back,after sliding into a snow bank.
"Well so much for that"
A car door slammed and Trent rushed over as Jane made herself comfortable shotgun with the door open "Sorry amigo its every man for himself in this ice palace we call Lawndale High"
Trent shot Jane a glare then slid over to where Daria was laying in the snow red faced.
"Thanks Jane,your a true friend," Daria replied trying to stand up
Trent reached out and grabbed her mitted hand,pulling her to her feet "Man that was quite a spill Daria,you alright?"
Shaking off the excess snow on her,Daria blushed "I'm alright,just a few bruises"
"Hey your in luck Daria,this place is loaded with ice"
Daria shot Jane a glare of death,feeling anger build "Really you don't say,if I remember correctly that was the cause of this problem Jane!"
"Ah well nothing a little TLC won't fix" Jane replied quietly as she hopped into the back seat "As gesture of my sorrow about your unfortunate accident I'm offering you shotty,and you say I don't care"
Jane smirked,and Daria carefully slid inside "Your genrosity never ceases to amaze me Lane..My sore back and snow covered body thank you"
Turning up the heat,Trent started to drive "Hey if your backs really hurting Daria,I'd be more than happy to work the pain out with one of those cool massages we learned at the Y"
From the back,a small laugh could be heard and Daria turned around to see Jane grinning like she'd won the lottery.
Turning red,Daria looked down at her now soaking wet clothes "Thanks Trent,thats really kind of you to offer but I better get home and change..don't wanna get sick and all"
"You could borrow something of mine," Jane replied quickly "Beside I want you to come over and see my latest creation,I call it 'Rubbed the wrong way,or so she likes to lead everyone to believe'"
"Sounds cool Janey," Trent replied obliviously "But a little long"
Daria rolled her eyes,then replied montonely "Yeah,the title's a definite change.........how about 'Bestfriend,met a tragic end'"
With a smile,Trent stared off into space "Cool,sounds like a great name for a song"
La La Lala....
TBC...if you like
Settling on the last,she's forced to ask her best friend
Jane to be her "maniquin" of sorts.
After giving her a good ribbing,Jane agrees to help her out,but she has a plan up her sleeve.
A.N:Its my first "Daria" fic so be gentle,also its just for fun so no harsh flames please,thank you! :)
Part One of the series:
~Rubbed The Wrong Way
Daria laid on her bed,remembering the horrid events of the previous weekend.
As images of her trip to the local Y with Quinn made her queasy.
"I can't believe mom made me join a stupid class," she moaned dejectedly into the phone "I mean why does she care what I do in my free time anyway,she's always on her damn cell phone"
Jane stood painting,the cordless snuggly balancing on her shoulder "That sucks,so what's the verdict amigo..did you at least get something you'd enjoy?"
Daria cringed,remembering the class she was forced to take when Quinn made her late by stopping at the mall "Jane I'm seriously considering packing my bags and hitting the road if thats any indication"
Smirking,Jane was secretly eagar for the scoop "That bad huh,well there's always room at casa de lane"
Daria felt herself slowly reddening "Yeah,right..you'd love all the yentaing opportunities that would provide"
Jane nodded "You know me too well morgandorffer,so spill it already"
"Masseur 101 okay,that's right I have to rub naked strangers"
Laughing Jane gasped for breath "Oh my god..you Daria the cynical girl who hates most all of man kind agreed to give rub downs to the people of Lawndale?"
Daria's eyes narrowed "Hey it's not like I had a lot of choice here,it was that or spend time with Upchuck ala magic..or nude still life painting"
Jane raised her eyebrow "I'd go with the painting,but that's just me"
"Yeah well with my luck Upchuck would also be the model"
Making a sickened face,Jane shrugged her shoulders "On second thought you probably chose the safest bet,no one should be subjected to that image"
Daria smiled for the first time "Your right but there's only one problem"
"Whats that?"
"I hate to ask this but I wouldn't unless absolutely desperate..."
Jane continued painting "Mm hmm"
"Ineedyoutobemypartner"
"Come again?"
Daria took a deep breath,pushing herself to continue "What I'm asking is,could you do me a tremendous favor and come along as my partner?"
Jane was about to laugh and reply with a sarcastic comment when an idea popped into her head.
She grinned evilly,then sat down on her bed "Sure thing"
Daria was shocked she'd accepted so easily,she thought for sure it would of taken some sort of bribe or something "Really?"
"Why not,what are friends for anyway"
Smiling Daria felt relieved she wouldn't have to touch some stranger "Gee thanks Jane,after this your in the friends hall of fame"
Jane laughed "Glad to be of service,so what's the plan for tonight?"
Daria lifted the pamphlet from her desk "Well first class is at nine,so after that I guess we could hang at your place for awhile..the classes are only 45 minutes"
"What about princess Grace,isn't she going too?"
"Oh Quinn's getting a ride with the fashion clones,they all decided to take still life 101 when they found out collage guys do the modeling"
"Cool,I'll borrow the Trent mobile and swing by around ten then"
"Sounds good,see ya then..oh and thanks again Jane,I owe you one"
Jane felt her grin reappear "Oh don't mention it"
A few hours later,Daria stood in her room in front of the mirror.
The Y was usually freakishly hot and she didn't particularly feel like being overly uncomfortable when she already felt nauseous about going in the first place.
Rummaging through her closet,she was almost about to give up when something she'd never seen before caught her eye.
At the end of the bar hung a black stretch-like top with short sleeves and a v-neck.
"Hmm.. mom must have bought it for Quinn and then put it in here when she refused to wear black"
Shrugging Daria pulled the top on and sighed.
It felt refreshingly lightweight,perfect for the desert like conditions of the Y.
Dropping her jacket onto her bed,she stopped to see what the combination looked like,then mentally kicked herself for being like Quinn,and caring.
The refection showed her outfit went together rather nicely,black top,skirt,and combat boots.
Quickly pulling her hair into a ponytail,Daria turned off the light and exited the room.
As if on cue the sound of a car horn came from outside and she leapt down the stairs.
It was dark outside,which wasn't surprising since it was the middle of November and the days were shorter.
Stopping outside the now closed front door she quickly cursed herself when she remembered her glasses where in her room.
Having taken them off to change,she forgot them on her bedroom floor.
"Damn it,"
She was about too go back inside when she remembered the time,if she didn't leave right away she'd be late for her first class.
Since she didn't particularly didn't like the idea of everyone eyeing her strangely she decided to leave without them.
Quickly jogging down the pathway,she made out that it was indeed Trents car on the street.
She opened the door and hopped in
"Hey gorgeous,ready for my fingers to work there magic on you" she joked,with a grin
"Hmm..sounds good,Daria"
As soon as she got her response she thought she was going to die of embarrassment,her cheeks burning like never before.
She choked "Uh,oh Trent,I didn't know you were-um I thought Jane was picking me up"
Trent laughed a little,then smiled "Nope sorry she came down with a fever and asked me to cover,I hope thats okay"
Daria struggled to speak,her whole body shaking "Um,you see..the thing is I forgot my glasses and-well I can't really see anything without them so that why..rr..well you know,that why I-"
Trent noticed her blushing and placed a hand on her shoulder comfortingly "It's cool Daria,I know your just jokin around"
Daria swallowed hard "Oh,okay cool"
Sitting back in her seat,Daria sighed
'I'm going to kill Jane after this' she thought to herself 'sudden fever my ass'
Trent pulled into a parking spot near the front of the Y,and turned off the ignition.
"So I hope it's cool I came tonight instead of Janey"
Daria turned towards Trent,feeling less embarrassed "Oh yeah,it's great..thanks for giving up your free time by the way,I just hate the idea of touching strangers you know..kinda creeps me out"
Trent smiled
"Sure,I know what you mean..Janey told me your mom forced you into this whole thing,pretty uncool of her"
Nodding,Daria added another thing to the list of reasons to kill Jane later "Parents"
Trent did his laugh/cough thing "I hear ya,Janey and I lucked out with our parents being gone most of the time"
Daria smiled back,then tucked a piece of hair behind her ear that had fallen out of her ponytail.
"Hey cool ensomble tonight Daria" Trent replied looking at her
Daria blushed "Uh,thanks"
The first 30 minutes of the class went by like nothing as the teacher wrote on the board and talked about techniques and then the dreaded part came,at least for Daria.
"Okay class,now you get to try out what you learned on your partners," the teacher said cheerfully "So the people being massaged first please change into your robe in the change room then meet your partner back at the table and cover up with the white sheet provided"
Daria and Trent exchanged looks
"Um,you can go first if you want,or I'll go if not..its up to you" Daria replied
Nervous,was putting it lightly in Daria's case.
Trent noticed and volunteered to be first "See ya in a sec"
A second later he reappeared,clad only in a white,cotton robe.
Quickly looking away,Daria realized she was staring.
Trent half-smiled then climbed on top of the folding table and dropped his robe,covering himself with the sheet.
He smiled,and playfully wriggled his eyebrow motioning for her to come closer.
Daria smiled back then stepped beside him,silently noting how alike he and Jane could be at times.
Cautiously,Daria's hand slowly met with Trents now uncovered back.
Pleasantly suprised at how silky and smooth his skin was she inwardly shivered.
After a few seconds she loosened up and added her other hand,slowly and softly working up and down his back.
His skin felt warm under her cool touch,and she smiled.
"Mmm Daria that feels great," Trent moaned as he almost fell asleep "Are you sure this is your first time,this feels sensational"
Glad he was facedown,Daria blushed fiercy at his comment.
'If Jane was here she'd be in yenta heaven' Daria thought narrowing her eyes
"Glad you like it Trent,consider it pay back for coming tonight"
Trent laughed,causing his body to shake a little.
Daria's eyes widened and slowly fell down to where the sheet was inching down on his hips.
Trent didn't seem to notice though,that or he didn't care as he lay speechlessly enjoying the massage.
A groan could be heard from Trent as the timer on the teachers desk went off.
Daria smiled to herself,secretly pleased that he liked it so much.
"Guess it's time for me to change," Daria replied as Trent climbed back off the table in his robe "See you in a minute"
Trent nodded and walked off to change back into his clothes himself.
A few minutes later they met back at the table,Daria now the one in the robe.
Smiling a little,Daria reddened as she climbed onto the table.
Trent noticed she seemed a little uncomfortable and turned his head as she disrobed.
But as he turned his head back a few seconds later he saw her robe drop of her shoulders and her climb under the sheet.
He swallowed,feeling a lump in his throat.
Daria turned her head to the side and closed her eyes.
Trent smiled,thinking she looked like an angel.
Letting the sheet slack down a little on her back,Daria kept the sheet securely tight at her sides.
Trent felt shivers course through her body as his hands touched the bare skin of her back
"Sorry,are they cold Daria?"
Breathing deeply,Daria felt her heart race at his touch "No,involuntary shiver..sorry Trent"
Daria felt a little bad lying to him,but she wasn't about to admit his touch drove her crazy.
She smiled at the thought,then yawned.
"Oh,okay cool"
Trent placed his hands back on,taking his time to slowly work her shoulders and neck,then back.
Daria relaxed under his touch,feeling like she was in heaven.
Before she remembered who was massaging her,she moaned.
Trent smiled to himself,glad she was enjoying the massage as much as he did hers.
The timer went off and Trent looked down at Daria,but she wasn't moving.
A second later she stirred,and opened her eyes
"Is it time already?"
Trent grinned "'Fraid so"
"Sorry I think I fell asleep there,you really have a talent for this thing Trent"
With a shrug,Trent placed his hand out to help Daria off the table "Guess it comes from being a musician,you know fingers on the guitar and stuff"
Daria took Trents hand and hopped down,now in the robe "Guess so"
Trent felt himself blush a little,which was odd to him "Well your pretty talented yourself there Daria,I could definitely go for another of those massages in the future"
Grinning,Daria was crimson "Sure,its the least I can do after you wasted your night here,helping me out"
"Actually it wasn't a waste at all,I really had fun"
Daria smiled "Well I'm glad to hear that"
As they walked back to the car,Trent kept finding himself stealing glances at Daria.
Daria noticed but pretended not to,looking down at the road.
"So Daria,coming over to our place,or do you want me to drop you off at home?"
"I better call it a night,Jane being sick and all"
Trent opened the car door for her "Oh I'm sure she's okay,besides she'd like it if you dropped by,probably cheer her up"
"Well when you put it *that* way"
Daria laughed a little,and Trent smiled
"Cool,casa de Lane it is"
Ten minutes later,Trent pulled his car infront of his house.Daria looked up and noticed Janes light was on.
'probably painting' she thought with a raised eyebrow
'sick indeed...well she will be when I'm done with her'
As they got to the front door,Trent pulled out his key to unlock the deadbolt but was suprised by Jane opening the door.
Dressed in a housecoat,Jane had a cup of tea in her hand.
Daria felt bad for a moment,thinking she was actually sick but then Jane winked at her.
With a glare,Daria shuffled in her boots
"Hey Janey,feelin any better yet?" Trent asked with sympathy
Jane shrugged "Oh a little,took some meds earlier so the fevers gone down"
"Thats good"
Daria nodded
"Yeah that IS good,I'm glad your feeling better Jane"
Jane smirked,sensing the sarcasm in her voice "Thanks Daria...so how was your evening?"
Trent smiled,oblivious to Jane and Daria's exchange "Daria's a wicked masseuse Janey,your in for a treat"
Jane raised her eyebrow with a grin "Really you don't say"
"Yep,I'm gonna miss those,they're really relaxing"
Jane rubbed her hands together deviously,but then blew on them to appear like she was warming them up "Well thats good because I don't know when I'm gonna be getting better so you'll probably have to fill my place for awhile"
Trent seemed to like the idea,as he smiled "No objections here,what'd ya say Daria?"
Daria tried to appear unfeeling and monotone so Jane wouldn't get any of the pleasure out of her yenta fixup but failed when Trents eyes gazed into hers questioningly.
Smiling,Daria averted her eyes from Janes and onto Trent "Sounds like an offer too good to refuse"
"Great," Trent replied happily "Well I better get some shut eye,you really wore me out tonight Daria"
Trent walked to the door of his room.
Daria finally looked at Jane,who was grinning like a chestire cat.
"Goodnight ladies" Trent called out
"Nite Trent" Daria replied
"Sleep tight bro" Jane added,then she looked to Daria "So you wore him out huh,ah it does my young yenta heart good to hear such things"
Jane walked into the kitchen,laughing happily to herself,Daria followed.
As Jane sat down at the table she took a drink of her tea,and Daria took a seat across from her.
Bracing herself for an earful,Jane grimaced when Daria glared at her.
"Well go for it,let me have it," Jane broke the silence "I know your dying to ream me out for tonights fixup"
Daria sat deep in thought,keeping an eye on Jane impatiently squirming in her chair.
After a minute she got up and fixed herself a tea
"So Jane,after all the humiliating things that went down tonight I should probably never speak to you again..I mean it's obvious you lied to your brother and me about your sudden mysterious illness"
Daria stirred cream into the cup,then returned to her seat
"But since I'm a very,and I mean VERY forgiving person when it comes to you,I'm willing to let this one slide even despite the ever mounting urge to kill you I had tonight when I blindly told your brother,and I quote 'hey gorgeous,ready for my fingers to work their magic on you' when I got inside the car thinking it was you"
Jane tried hard not to smile,and laugh but ended up with a weird look on her face "Blindly huh,and why pray tell were you unable to see?"
Pointing to her eyes,Daria scowled "I forgot my glasses in my bedroom when I was changing and ended up mortifying myself in front of your brother thank you very much"
Getting up,Jane walked over to the sink and washed out her cup "I'm really sorry Daria,it's like I can't control myself whenever I get an opportunity to put you guys together..I don't know,I guess I just think your too perfect for each other and I need to make it happen.."
Jane took a deep breath "Since your never going to do it on your own"
Daria drank the last of her tea "Jane you just have to learn to accept that you can't force things to happen,either they work out or they don't..if its meant to happen it will"
Jane shrugged,then pouted "Sure if you believe in that sorta thing..or well to be honest have the patients for it,so you forgive me morgandorffer?"
Daria smiled,and rolled her eyes "On one condition,your mysterious illness mysteriously disappears tomorrow morning sharp..I can't deal with another mishap in front of your brother"
Eyes narrowing Jane knew she was defeated "Fine,but I'm not happy about it"
"Oh cheer up Lane,its only a week of Y hell"
"Alrighty-so wanna spend the night,we could watch the sick,sad world late night special"
Daria smiled,thankful Jane was back to her usual self "Let me just call my mom and let her know"
The next morning
Jane and Daria are all dressed and ready to leave for school,standing in the kitchen Jane locks the door.
Suddenly Trent stumbles out of his room in only his boxers and necklace,his hair messed up in the usual bed-head fashion as he reaches for a box of cereal.
"Hey sleeping beauty,what's up..your up early today"
Trent turned around,realizing he wasn't alone "Oh hey Janey,Daria..going to school?"
Jane smirked "Yep thats the usual drill for us normal people,wake before noon..learn stuff"
Daria grinned "Not if our teachers have anything to do with it"
"Good one Daria" Trent replied with a laugh
He then blushed slightly,looking down at his boxers "Oh yeah,cool..so have a good day then guys,want me to pick you up after school Jane?"
"Sounds good brother of mine,oh before I forget I'm feeling better now so I'll be accompanying our dear daria here to her classes this week"
Pouring some cereal,Trent sat down at the table "Hmm..bummer"
Raising an eyebrow "Ah well I guess I'll have to borrow those magic fingers of yours later Daria"
With a wink,he looked at her and dug into his cereal.
Jane laughed,then dragged a love-lorn Daria out the door.
The two best friends walked to school.Outside a storm appeared to be coming in,the wind picking up.
Seven hours later the final bell rang,signaling the end of the school day.
Daria met Jane by her locker "Afternoon Lane"
Smiling,Jane closed the door of her locker "Hey Daria,ready to leave this hell hole?"
"When am I not," Daria grinned walking down the hall next to her friend "If it was up to me I wouldn't be here in the first place"
"You not the only one," Jane replied with a nod "Ah well,ready to board the Trent mobile...oh wait I forgot who I was asking,of course you are!"
Jane wriggled her eyebrow,and Daria glared back.
Outside it was snowing pretty bad,and the icy wind was chill inducing.
"Damn," Jane exclaimed peering out the door "Looks like old man winters not happy with us"
Daria pulled on her jacket,then pocketed her glasses "Lead the way Jane,this snow is not optical friendly"
Jane smiled and stepped outside,walking slowly so Daria could follow now that she couldn't see for herself.
A few feet away,a firmilar car sat surrounded by snow drifts.
Daria slipped a little and grabbed onto the back on Janes jacket quickly.
"Hey Morgandorffer what are you trying to do,pull me down with you?" Jane joked,with a laugh
Daria glared,and removed her hand "Good guess but no,sparing myself from embarrassment is the correct answer"
Just as they were about to step off the sidewalk and into Trents car,Daria lost her balance on a sheet of ice.
A second later she was sprawled out on her back,after sliding into a snow bank.
"Well so much for that"
A car door slammed and Trent rushed over as Jane made herself comfortable shotgun with the door open "Sorry amigo its every man for himself in this ice palace we call Lawndale High"
Trent shot Jane a glare then slid over to where Daria was laying in the snow red faced.
"Thanks Jane,your a true friend," Daria replied trying to stand up
Trent reached out and grabbed her mitted hand,pulling her to her feet "Man that was quite a spill Daria,you alright?"
Shaking off the excess snow on her,Daria blushed "I'm alright,just a few bruises"
"Hey your in luck Daria,this place is loaded with ice"
Daria shot Jane a glare of death,feeling anger build "Really you don't say,if I remember correctly that was the cause of this problem Jane!"
"Ah well nothing a little TLC won't fix" Jane replied quietly as she hopped into the back seat "As gesture of my sorrow about your unfortunate accident I'm offering you shotty,and you say I don't care"
Jane smirked,and Daria carefully slid inside "Your genrosity never ceases to amaze me Lane..My sore back and snow covered body thank you"
Turning up the heat,Trent started to drive "Hey if your backs really hurting Daria,I'd be more than happy to work the pain out with one of those cool massages we learned at the Y"
From the back,a small laugh could be heard and Daria turned around to see Jane grinning like she'd won the lottery.
Turning red,Daria looked down at her now soaking wet clothes "Thanks Trent,thats really kind of you to offer but I better get home and change..don't wanna get sick and all"
"You could borrow something of mine," Jane replied quickly "Beside I want you to come over and see my latest creation,I call it 'Rubbed the wrong way,or so she likes to lead everyone to believe'"
"Sounds cool Janey," Trent replied obliviously "But a little long"
Daria rolled her eyes,then replied montonely "Yeah,the title's a definite change.........how about 'Bestfriend,met a tragic end'"
With a smile,Trent stared off into space "Cool,sounds like a great name for a song"
La La Lala....
TBC...if you like