A.N:It's my first "Daria" fic so be gentle,also its just for fun so no harsh flames please,thank you! :)
Part three of the series:
~Daria doesn't love you~
SYNOPSIS:
Trent begins to realize he has feelings for Daria but hasn't told her.
The night he decides to let her know,something comes up and she cancels on him.
Feeling ditched,Trent takes out his anger in a song to himself.After drinking too much of course.
But when Daria's plans change she decides to go over unannounced and overhears him.
It was a long time coming,and he knew that.
But no matter how much his heart longed for it,nothing prepared Trent for the reality that Daria Morgandorffer
his sisters best friend was the one he would fall for hardest.But would he screw it up with one stupid move?
Friday night was a gig for Mystik Spiral.
Jane had asked Daria to come along a few days before with her own agenda in mind,as always.
The two of them sat at a table sipping cokes,watching.
Jane "So....up for another drink,mines almost done?"
Glancing over she could see her friend had that glazed over,dreamy look on her face as she watched Trent.
Jane grinned" Earth to Daria,I know lover-boy is more interesting than moi but-
Daria blushed a little,then gave her trademark glare,the usual reaction to Jane's insinuations "Let me,I have to go to the little ladies room anyway"
Jane raised an eyebrow and noted Trent was finishing up his set,the obvious reason for Daria's eagerness to leave "Alrighty-just hurry up,I wouldn't want you to lose any Trent lusting after time"
Daria got up quickly,her eyes narrowing "Lane one of these times I'm really going to go through with my threat"
Jane laughed "My day wouldn't be complete without a death threat from you,Morgandorffer"
Just as Daria slipped out of sight,Trent and Jesse walked up to the table.
Jesse sat down,drinking the last of Janes coke.
Jane gave him a slightly annoyed look,then smiled.
Jane "So you guys were great tonight,killer show!"
Trent half smiled "Thanks Janey...hey where's Daria?"
Jane grinned wildly "Oh she went to get drinks,why miss her??"
Trent blushed and turned,coughing a little "So did you ask her about Saturday yet,you know the party?"
Jane pretended to ponder the question "Hmmm...Saturday...."
Trent raised his eyebrow "Yeah,party at our house for Jesse's birthday"
Jane "Ah yes,the big shin dig for Jess at casa de lane...how could I forget"
Trent crossed his arms,waiting for an answer.
Jane enjoyed watching him suffer,so she decided to have a little fun.
"Yep I asked and she declined,something about getting back together with Tom....I don't know,I think they have a date"
Trent looked like someone had punch him in the stomach "She did,uh..oh..oh"
Jane felt a little bad for lying to him,as she saw his hurt expression "Just kidding big brother,she's coming"
Trying to hide his relief,Trent ran a hand through his hair and looked away,pretending he didn't care "Oh,cool"
"Whats cool?"
Daria walked over,struggling to carry four drinks.
Trent smiled and reached out.
"Here let me help you with that,thanks for getting us all refreshments,Daria"
Daria felt a wave of butterflies,secretly loving the way Trent said her name,in his low,raspy voice "Uh,no problem"
Trent pulled out a chair for her and for a brief moment
Daria wondered if Trent had feelings for her back.
'get real daria' she told herself quickly
Trent sat beside her "So,Janey tells me your comin to Jesse's birthday bash Saturday night Daria"
Daria starts to get flustered with Trent staring at her
Feeling suddenly overheated,she takes a drink then removes her jacket "Mmm...yeah it sounds fun"
Trent tries not to stare at Daria but her figure is in clear sight and she hardly ever shows it.
So he quickly steals a glance,looking mesmerized but Daria doesn't notice,the scene however doesn't go un-noticed by Jane,who looks pleased.
*Later That Night*
Trent drives Daria home,then Jane and him head back to their house.
They sit in silence,the radio low.
Then Jane decides to go for it.
"So Trent,have fun tonight?"
Trent looks skeptically at her,then back to the road "Sure Janey,it's always cool"
Jane wrinkles her eyebrows in frustration "No,I mean did you like the company?"
Trent looks a little weirded out "Uh,I'm not sure what you mean,Jesse's my friend and you're my sister"
Jane slaps her forehead "Grrr,no my oblivious brother I mean the other company, I caught you staring at Daria"
Trents eyes widen,suddenly panicked "Wha-uh..I don't know what your talkin about Janey"
Jane rolls her eyes "Please spare me Trent,I know what I saw"
Worried Trent throws his hands in the air in mock surrender "I'm so sorry Janey,I didn't mean to fall for Daria...I swear I never thought I'd feel like this about her..I..She's your best friend and too young for me,not to mention she probably doesn't even-
Jane cuts her brother off,waving her hands "Hey it doesn't bother me at all,in fact I'm all for it"
Trent raises his eyebrow "You are?"
Jane nods,smiling.
Trent looks unconvinced "You sure,I mean I know you always say stuff but I just thought you were joking around"
Jane is grinning "Hey believe me,no one wants you and Daria to happen more that me,you guys are perfect for each other"
Suddenly Trent frowns "Uh,I don't know Janey..I don't think Daria likes me *that* way"
It's all Jane can do not to spill the beans right then and there,but she manages to stop herself.
"Well I guess you'll never know unless you ask her"
"I don't wanna freak her out Janey,what if she is totally weirded out by it and never wants to face me again..I would ruin your friendship,I don't want that to happen,not to mention she'd hate me"
Jane turns her head towards the side window to conceal her smile "Oh,I wouldn't worry about that"
Trent still looks worried "Umm,well I guess I could tell her tomorrow at the party"
Jane bites her lip,to contain her excitement "Sounds great Trent,good luck"
Trent,and Jane are now home.
Hopping out of the car,Jane does a little victory dance getting out some of her excitement.
"Oh god,this is gonna be the death of me"
Trent unlocks the door "What was that Janey?"
Jane heads inside "Oh nothing,goodnight"
Trent closes the door "'Nite"
*The Next Day*
Daria wakes up and looks at her alarm clock,yawning "Hmm...10:30 I wonder if Janes up yet?"
Reaching over to pick up the phone,Daria is startled to see her mom sitting at the end of her bed.
Helen smiles "Morning sweetie,sleep well?"
"Uh,mom what are you doing?"
"Oh,I just wanted to tell you I think its so wonderful of you to give up your Saturday night to help me paint the office..I know you'd probably rather spend it with Jane,thats why I'm so thankful you offered,you know my schedules tight with work all the time"
Daria looks confused "Um,I don't remember volunteering-
"Oh sure you did honey,remember Jane and her brother were at the door a few weeks ago and I asked right after-
Daria drifted off,thinking about it while her mom yammered on "Damn,todays the sixth?"
Helen nodded then answered her ringing cell phone "Daria,I've gotta take this..thanks again and see you tonight"
As her mom walked out,Daria pulled the sheet over her head,groaning then angrily mumbling,than pulled them back down.
Remembering Jane,she dialed the phone.
After two rings,someone answered "Lane residence,Jane speaking"
Daria laughed "Thats the first time I've heard you say something so formal,whats up?"
Jane smiled "Hmm I don't know,just wanted to see what it was like I guess"
Daria cringed,fearing the next oh so obvious question
"So when you coming over compadre?"
"Uh,your not gonna be happy about this but-
"Oh no,you better not end that with 'I can't come over' Morgandorffer"
"Okay I won't,but your gonna be mighty mad when I don't show tonight Lane"
Jane whined "Daria!"
"Jane please don't make me feel any worse about this,I really wanted to go tonight but mom roped me into helping her paint the study,apparently I promised to help weeks ago"
"Damn Daria,I had a special surprise and everything"
Daria raised an eyebrow "Surprise? You do know it isn't MY birthday tonight right?"
Jane laughed,despite her disappointment "Oh I know you'd *love* it anyway,it's something you've *wanted* for a long time"
Thinking Jane has spent to much time in her paint fume filled room "Uh sure Jane,whatever you say"
Jane shrugs,teasing "Ah well,doesn't matter now you'll NEVER get it"
Daria rolls her eyes "Hmm..well I better dig up those overalls for tonight"
Jane laughs,then starts painting "You,overalls..mm-hmm"
Daria stretches "Yep never gonna happen,oh well I better get going,tell Jesse I said happy birthday,kay?
"Sure thing,bye Daria"
"Bye"
Jane looks down at her painting with a frown.
On it Trent is on one knee professing his love to a blushing Daria.
Suddenly Trent peeks his head in "Mornin' Janey"
Jane smiles,covering up the painting "Good morning Trent"
"So wanna head over to the bag 'n buy and get the party stuff with me?"
"Your actually up before noon,what gives?"
Trent blushes a little,then fiddles with the bottom of his shirt "Oh well you know,big day and all"
Janes smile falls as she remembers the phone convo "Uh Trent,hate to break it to you but Daria bailed for tonight"
Trents expression turns to sadness "Really?....Oh well,thats cool"
"I'm sorry Trent,I know you had plans and everything"
"Don't worry about it Janey,besides I'm sure it's important if Daria can't make it"
Jane shrugged "Not really,she had some lame ass excuse about helping her mom paint the office"
Forgetting about Trents feelings for Daria for a moment,Jane spaced out as she painted "I can't believe she flaked,and more importantly to spend time with her mom,who she doesn't even get along with"
Jokingly Jane thought out loud,forgetting Trent
"Probably just lied about the whole mom thing and made other plans so she didn't have to hang with us losers"
Trent shook Jane back into reality with his voice
Although he felt crushed by her words,he hid it "Hmm..nah Daria's your best friend Janey,she isn't like that"
Jane nodded "Your right,oh well back to the old drawing board"
*Later that night*
The party was rockin,there was a big show of people and Jesse sat with a paper crown on,drinking with a grin.
Jane watched as Trent grabbed yet another beer,a collection of empties near his chair.
He was getting pretty wasted,and Jane noticed he couldn't walk quite straight.
Picking up his guitar,he stumbled onto the 'stage'
a makeshift area surrounded by people and raised his hands,signaling people to listen.
The room was suddenly silent.
"Hey everyone,ahh hhappy birthday Jess,I hope your havin' a ggood one..."
Jane watched as he balanced himself,and continued
"Uh,I wrote this one about..five drinks ago and I wanted to share it"
Jane cringed,hoping he'd pass out before he embarrassed himself too badly.
"So this is..this ones for my mystery girl,who broke my heart when she didn't come tonight"
Janes eyes widened,as she realized who he was blabbering about and her heart skipped a beat when she saw who had just walked in a few seconds after his speech.
Her hands instantly flew up to her neck in a crossing motion,trying to signal her brother to stop but he just swung on his guitar strap.
Daria walked over,all decked out in a black skirt,gray turtle neck,her hair up in a ponytail and surprisingly enough she had contacts in.
Which shocked Jane,since Daria protested them while going out with Tom.
But what surprised her most was the small hint of blood red lipstick on her.
Jane froze "Wow snappy getup Morgandorffer,whats up I thought you weren't coming tonight"
Daria smiled "Oh well mom had an emergency meeting go she let me off the hook,and well my apparal is thanks to none other than my darling sister Quinn,who insisted upon hearing about this party that I not look,and I quote "like my usual freaky self" tonight..so thats the story,so..wheres Trent?"
Jane closed her eyes,rubbing her temples as a guitar wailed out a chord.
Turning around,Daria spotted Trent,but he didn't see her.
In a low voice,Trent began to sing looking more and more pained with every word
Nothings ever going to make her happy
She doesn't mind cause she's used to it that way
Time,time,time drags on forever
She's still trying to get it together
Daria doesn't love you
Not like you want her to
Some dreams don't come true
Daria doesn't love you,no she doesn't love you
Four in the morning your still wide awake
Just cant shake,shake,shake the headache
Up all night,up all day again
Don't wanna talk to any of your friends
Daria doesn't love you
Not like you want her to
Some dreams don't come true
Daria doesn't love you,no she doesn't love you
I know its hard for you to take
Everybody makes a few mistakes,sometimes
Nothings ever going to make you happy
You don't mind you getting used to it that way
Daria doesn't love you
Not like you want her to
Daria doesn't love you
No,she doesn't love you
Trent finished the song by collapsing onto the floor.
Jane slowly looked over at Daria,who seemed almost dead,unmoving.
"So this was your big surprise Jane?"
As soon as the words were uttered,she bolted from the room.
Jane ran after her,yelling "Daria,wait!"
Outside,Daria paced back and forth on the front lawn.
Jane stood on the front step,cautiously watching her.
Biting her lip,Jane noted that her best friend appeared to be too angry,and embarrassed to speak.
'Give her a minute' she told herself
As Daria dropped into the snow on her knees,Jane was shocked by what she saw.
Daria was actually crying and Jane couldn't believe it,she'd never seen Daria so emotional.
Her heart lurched,and her feet suddenly began to move.
Walking over,she wrapped her arms around her best friend.
"Are you okay Daria? I'm really sorry about Trent,he was drunk..he didn't mean it"
Daria tried to speak through sobs "He..he..he thinks I'm cold and heartless"
Jane pushed away from Daria,her hands on Daria's shoulders,looking her in the eye "Trents wasted,he has no idea what he's talking about"
Daria looked at the ground,a tear falling down her cheek "He loves me?...I can't believe what he said..I'm so confused..he thinks I don't love him.."
Jane shook Daria "Daria your delirious,this wasn't how it was supposed to happen..you can't take a word he said seriously"
Daria shook her head "No,I'm..I don't know,I don't know what that song was all about,Trent doesn't have feelings for me..I'm the one who's crazy about him,not the other way around"
Jane pulled Daria to her feet "I'm sorry Daria,this whole night sucks..maybe you should just talk to Trent tomorrow,when he sobers up...you can spend the night if you'd like"
Daria feels like her head is spinning,her mind on overload "I better go lay down,I don't feel so-
With that she runs a feet away and throws up behind a bush.
Jane helps her inside,and up to her room.
When she comes back downstairs,Trent is stirring on the ground.
As his eyes slowly open,he jumps to his feet "Whats going on Janey? What happened?"
Jane scowls "Dammit Trent,you really screwed up tonight!"
Trent looked confused,and sick
Placing her hands on her hips,Jane begins to pace "Daria showed up tonight,all decked out and happy to be here...that is until she heard your song"
With a shiver,Trent looked like he was about to puke "No...no please tell me your just kidding Janey"
Jane folded her arms,an angry look on her face "I wish I could"
Trent hopped to his feet "Damn,I can't believe I did something so stupid...thats it,I'm going to talk to her,where is she?"
"Upstairs,in my room..but I don't think thats such a good idea,after she heard your little number she got sick,literally"
Trent cursed "No,I can't wait all night...I'll never sleep knowing I hurt Daria like that"
Before Jane could protest anymore,Trent lept for the stairs.
Int:Janes room
Daria stirred a little,clenching the warm comforter on Janes bed under her chin.
Nodding off,her eyes flew open again a second later as she heard the noise again.
'Knock 'Knock
The gentle rapping was coming from Janes bedroom door
Daria moaned,her head aching "Jane please could you get me some pain killers,my head is aching"
The sound of footsteps walking downstairs,brought relief to her a little,thinking her friend was going to the kitchen to get the medicine.
Her eyes remained closed as she felt someone sit on the edge of the bed,and hand her two pills and a cold glass of water.
"Thanks" she murmured quickly downing the contents
As she took a drink from the glass her eyes slowly opened and focused on Trent causing her to spit out the water
"Trent? What are you-why are-I thought you were Jane"
Trent nodded,then Daria noticed something that shocked her..tears were falling down his cheeks
"Daria I'm so sorry about that idiotic song,its just I was upset you weren't coming and I drank too much"
He stopped a little embarrassed,and quickly wiped his face dry with the sleeve of his shirt "And I wanted to tell you I like...I really like you,I mean I have feelings for you-romantic feelings but you bailed and I thought you did so because you didn't like me"
Daria was shocked Trent was so open,and emotional.
She pulled him in for a hug,then quickly backed away
"I'm sorry you thought that Trent,the only reason I was so upset was because I have feelings for you too..."
Her voice wavered a bit "I always have"
Trent was wide eyed "You have?"
Blushing,Daria picked invisible lint off the comforter "Um,I guess..since..since the moment I met you"
Trent was speechless,then a warm smile fell apon his lips "Wow,you know Daria I think the end of this night more than makes up for the beginning of it"
Daria mirrored his expression,then leaned in and hugged him tightly "This moment does have a certain dream come true like quality to it"
"Couldn't of said it better myself"
TBC....
Part three of the series:
~Daria doesn't love you~
SYNOPSIS:
Trent begins to realize he has feelings for Daria but hasn't told her.
The night he decides to let her know,something comes up and she cancels on him.
Feeling ditched,Trent takes out his anger in a song to himself.After drinking too much of course.
But when Daria's plans change she decides to go over unannounced and overhears him.
It was a long time coming,and he knew that.
But no matter how much his heart longed for it,nothing prepared Trent for the reality that Daria Morgandorffer
his sisters best friend was the one he would fall for hardest.But would he screw it up with one stupid move?
Friday night was a gig for Mystik Spiral.
Jane had asked Daria to come along a few days before with her own agenda in mind,as always.
The two of them sat at a table sipping cokes,watching.
Jane "So....up for another drink,mines almost done?"
Glancing over she could see her friend had that glazed over,dreamy look on her face as she watched Trent.
Jane grinned" Earth to Daria,I know lover-boy is more interesting than moi but-
Daria blushed a little,then gave her trademark glare,the usual reaction to Jane's insinuations "Let me,I have to go to the little ladies room anyway"
Jane raised an eyebrow and noted Trent was finishing up his set,the obvious reason for Daria's eagerness to leave "Alrighty-just hurry up,I wouldn't want you to lose any Trent lusting after time"
Daria got up quickly,her eyes narrowing "Lane one of these times I'm really going to go through with my threat"
Jane laughed "My day wouldn't be complete without a death threat from you,Morgandorffer"
Just as Daria slipped out of sight,Trent and Jesse walked up to the table.
Jesse sat down,drinking the last of Janes coke.
Jane gave him a slightly annoyed look,then smiled.
Jane "So you guys were great tonight,killer show!"
Trent half smiled "Thanks Janey...hey where's Daria?"
Jane grinned wildly "Oh she went to get drinks,why miss her??"
Trent blushed and turned,coughing a little "So did you ask her about Saturday yet,you know the party?"
Jane pretended to ponder the question "Hmmm...Saturday...."
Trent raised his eyebrow "Yeah,party at our house for Jesse's birthday"
Jane "Ah yes,the big shin dig for Jess at casa de lane...how could I forget"
Trent crossed his arms,waiting for an answer.
Jane enjoyed watching him suffer,so she decided to have a little fun.
"Yep I asked and she declined,something about getting back together with Tom....I don't know,I think they have a date"
Trent looked like someone had punch him in the stomach "She did,uh..oh..oh"
Jane felt a little bad for lying to him,as she saw his hurt expression "Just kidding big brother,she's coming"
Trying to hide his relief,Trent ran a hand through his hair and looked away,pretending he didn't care "Oh,cool"
"Whats cool?"
Daria walked over,struggling to carry four drinks.
Trent smiled and reached out.
"Here let me help you with that,thanks for getting us all refreshments,Daria"
Daria felt a wave of butterflies,secretly loving the way Trent said her name,in his low,raspy voice "Uh,no problem"
Trent pulled out a chair for her and for a brief moment
Daria wondered if Trent had feelings for her back.
'get real daria' she told herself quickly
Trent sat beside her "So,Janey tells me your comin to Jesse's birthday bash Saturday night Daria"
Daria starts to get flustered with Trent staring at her
Feeling suddenly overheated,she takes a drink then removes her jacket "Mmm...yeah it sounds fun"
Trent tries not to stare at Daria but her figure is in clear sight and she hardly ever shows it.
So he quickly steals a glance,looking mesmerized but Daria doesn't notice,the scene however doesn't go un-noticed by Jane,who looks pleased.
*Later That Night*
Trent drives Daria home,then Jane and him head back to their house.
They sit in silence,the radio low.
Then Jane decides to go for it.
"So Trent,have fun tonight?"
Trent looks skeptically at her,then back to the road "Sure Janey,it's always cool"
Jane wrinkles her eyebrows in frustration "No,I mean did you like the company?"
Trent looks a little weirded out "Uh,I'm not sure what you mean,Jesse's my friend and you're my sister"
Jane slaps her forehead "Grrr,no my oblivious brother I mean the other company, I caught you staring at Daria"
Trents eyes widen,suddenly panicked "Wha-uh..I don't know what your talkin about Janey"
Jane rolls her eyes "Please spare me Trent,I know what I saw"
Worried Trent throws his hands in the air in mock surrender "I'm so sorry Janey,I didn't mean to fall for Daria...I swear I never thought I'd feel like this about her..I..She's your best friend and too young for me,not to mention she probably doesn't even-
Jane cuts her brother off,waving her hands "Hey it doesn't bother me at all,in fact I'm all for it"
Trent raises his eyebrow "You are?"
Jane nods,smiling.
Trent looks unconvinced "You sure,I mean I know you always say stuff but I just thought you were joking around"
Jane is grinning "Hey believe me,no one wants you and Daria to happen more that me,you guys are perfect for each other"
Suddenly Trent frowns "Uh,I don't know Janey..I don't think Daria likes me *that* way"
It's all Jane can do not to spill the beans right then and there,but she manages to stop herself.
"Well I guess you'll never know unless you ask her"
"I don't wanna freak her out Janey,what if she is totally weirded out by it and never wants to face me again..I would ruin your friendship,I don't want that to happen,not to mention she'd hate me"
Jane turns her head towards the side window to conceal her smile "Oh,I wouldn't worry about that"
Trent still looks worried "Umm,well I guess I could tell her tomorrow at the party"
Jane bites her lip,to contain her excitement "Sounds great Trent,good luck"
Trent,and Jane are now home.
Hopping out of the car,Jane does a little victory dance getting out some of her excitement.
"Oh god,this is gonna be the death of me"
Trent unlocks the door "What was that Janey?"
Jane heads inside "Oh nothing,goodnight"
Trent closes the door "'Nite"
*The Next Day*
Daria wakes up and looks at her alarm clock,yawning "Hmm...10:30 I wonder if Janes up yet?"
Reaching over to pick up the phone,Daria is startled to see her mom sitting at the end of her bed.
Helen smiles "Morning sweetie,sleep well?"
"Uh,mom what are you doing?"
"Oh,I just wanted to tell you I think its so wonderful of you to give up your Saturday night to help me paint the office..I know you'd probably rather spend it with Jane,thats why I'm so thankful you offered,you know my schedules tight with work all the time"
Daria looks confused "Um,I don't remember volunteering-
"Oh sure you did honey,remember Jane and her brother were at the door a few weeks ago and I asked right after-
Daria drifted off,thinking about it while her mom yammered on "Damn,todays the sixth?"
Helen nodded then answered her ringing cell phone "Daria,I've gotta take this..thanks again and see you tonight"
As her mom walked out,Daria pulled the sheet over her head,groaning then angrily mumbling,than pulled them back down.
Remembering Jane,she dialed the phone.
After two rings,someone answered "Lane residence,Jane speaking"
Daria laughed "Thats the first time I've heard you say something so formal,whats up?"
Jane smiled "Hmm I don't know,just wanted to see what it was like I guess"
Daria cringed,fearing the next oh so obvious question
"So when you coming over compadre?"
"Uh,your not gonna be happy about this but-
"Oh no,you better not end that with 'I can't come over' Morgandorffer"
"Okay I won't,but your gonna be mighty mad when I don't show tonight Lane"
Jane whined "Daria!"
"Jane please don't make me feel any worse about this,I really wanted to go tonight but mom roped me into helping her paint the study,apparently I promised to help weeks ago"
"Damn Daria,I had a special surprise and everything"
Daria raised an eyebrow "Surprise? You do know it isn't MY birthday tonight right?"
Jane laughed,despite her disappointment "Oh I know you'd *love* it anyway,it's something you've *wanted* for a long time"
Thinking Jane has spent to much time in her paint fume filled room "Uh sure Jane,whatever you say"
Jane shrugs,teasing "Ah well,doesn't matter now you'll NEVER get it"
Daria rolls her eyes "Hmm..well I better dig up those overalls for tonight"
Jane laughs,then starts painting "You,overalls..mm-hmm"
Daria stretches "Yep never gonna happen,oh well I better get going,tell Jesse I said happy birthday,kay?
"Sure thing,bye Daria"
"Bye"
Jane looks down at her painting with a frown.
On it Trent is on one knee professing his love to a blushing Daria.
Suddenly Trent peeks his head in "Mornin' Janey"
Jane smiles,covering up the painting "Good morning Trent"
"So wanna head over to the bag 'n buy and get the party stuff with me?"
"Your actually up before noon,what gives?"
Trent blushes a little,then fiddles with the bottom of his shirt "Oh well you know,big day and all"
Janes smile falls as she remembers the phone convo "Uh Trent,hate to break it to you but Daria bailed for tonight"
Trents expression turns to sadness "Really?....Oh well,thats cool"
"I'm sorry Trent,I know you had plans and everything"
"Don't worry about it Janey,besides I'm sure it's important if Daria can't make it"
Jane shrugged "Not really,she had some lame ass excuse about helping her mom paint the office"
Forgetting about Trents feelings for Daria for a moment,Jane spaced out as she painted "I can't believe she flaked,and more importantly to spend time with her mom,who she doesn't even get along with"
Jokingly Jane thought out loud,forgetting Trent
"Probably just lied about the whole mom thing and made other plans so she didn't have to hang with us losers"
Trent shook Jane back into reality with his voice
Although he felt crushed by her words,he hid it "Hmm..nah Daria's your best friend Janey,she isn't like that"
Jane nodded "Your right,oh well back to the old drawing board"
*Later that night*
The party was rockin,there was a big show of people and Jesse sat with a paper crown on,drinking with a grin.
Jane watched as Trent grabbed yet another beer,a collection of empties near his chair.
He was getting pretty wasted,and Jane noticed he couldn't walk quite straight.
Picking up his guitar,he stumbled onto the 'stage'
a makeshift area surrounded by people and raised his hands,signaling people to listen.
The room was suddenly silent.
"Hey everyone,ahh hhappy birthday Jess,I hope your havin' a ggood one..."
Jane watched as he balanced himself,and continued
"Uh,I wrote this one about..five drinks ago and I wanted to share it"
Jane cringed,hoping he'd pass out before he embarrassed himself too badly.
"So this is..this ones for my mystery girl,who broke my heart when she didn't come tonight"
Janes eyes widened,as she realized who he was blabbering about and her heart skipped a beat when she saw who had just walked in a few seconds after his speech.
Her hands instantly flew up to her neck in a crossing motion,trying to signal her brother to stop but he just swung on his guitar strap.
Daria walked over,all decked out in a black skirt,gray turtle neck,her hair up in a ponytail and surprisingly enough she had contacts in.
Which shocked Jane,since Daria protested them while going out with Tom.
But what surprised her most was the small hint of blood red lipstick on her.
Jane froze "Wow snappy getup Morgandorffer,whats up I thought you weren't coming tonight"
Daria smiled "Oh well mom had an emergency meeting go she let me off the hook,and well my apparal is thanks to none other than my darling sister Quinn,who insisted upon hearing about this party that I not look,and I quote "like my usual freaky self" tonight..so thats the story,so..wheres Trent?"
Jane closed her eyes,rubbing her temples as a guitar wailed out a chord.
Turning around,Daria spotted Trent,but he didn't see her.
In a low voice,Trent began to sing looking more and more pained with every word
Nothings ever going to make her happy
She doesn't mind cause she's used to it that way
Time,time,time drags on forever
She's still trying to get it together
Daria doesn't love you
Not like you want her to
Some dreams don't come true
Daria doesn't love you,no she doesn't love you
Four in the morning your still wide awake
Just cant shake,shake,shake the headache
Up all night,up all day again
Don't wanna talk to any of your friends
Daria doesn't love you
Not like you want her to
Some dreams don't come true
Daria doesn't love you,no she doesn't love you
I know its hard for you to take
Everybody makes a few mistakes,sometimes
Nothings ever going to make you happy
You don't mind you getting used to it that way
Daria doesn't love you
Not like you want her to
Daria doesn't love you
No,she doesn't love you
Trent finished the song by collapsing onto the floor.
Jane slowly looked over at Daria,who seemed almost dead,unmoving.
"So this was your big surprise Jane?"
As soon as the words were uttered,she bolted from the room.
Jane ran after her,yelling "Daria,wait!"
Outside,Daria paced back and forth on the front lawn.
Jane stood on the front step,cautiously watching her.
Biting her lip,Jane noted that her best friend appeared to be too angry,and embarrassed to speak.
'Give her a minute' she told herself
As Daria dropped into the snow on her knees,Jane was shocked by what she saw.
Daria was actually crying and Jane couldn't believe it,she'd never seen Daria so emotional.
Her heart lurched,and her feet suddenly began to move.
Walking over,she wrapped her arms around her best friend.
"Are you okay Daria? I'm really sorry about Trent,he was drunk..he didn't mean it"
Daria tried to speak through sobs "He..he..he thinks I'm cold and heartless"
Jane pushed away from Daria,her hands on Daria's shoulders,looking her in the eye "Trents wasted,he has no idea what he's talking about"
Daria looked at the ground,a tear falling down her cheek "He loves me?...I can't believe what he said..I'm so confused..he thinks I don't love him.."
Jane shook Daria "Daria your delirious,this wasn't how it was supposed to happen..you can't take a word he said seriously"
Daria shook her head "No,I'm..I don't know,I don't know what that song was all about,Trent doesn't have feelings for me..I'm the one who's crazy about him,not the other way around"
Jane pulled Daria to her feet "I'm sorry Daria,this whole night sucks..maybe you should just talk to Trent tomorrow,when he sobers up...you can spend the night if you'd like"
Daria feels like her head is spinning,her mind on overload "I better go lay down,I don't feel so-
With that she runs a feet away and throws up behind a bush.
Jane helps her inside,and up to her room.
When she comes back downstairs,Trent is stirring on the ground.
As his eyes slowly open,he jumps to his feet "Whats going on Janey? What happened?"
Jane scowls "Dammit Trent,you really screwed up tonight!"
Trent looked confused,and sick
Placing her hands on her hips,Jane begins to pace "Daria showed up tonight,all decked out and happy to be here...that is until she heard your song"
With a shiver,Trent looked like he was about to puke "No...no please tell me your just kidding Janey"
Jane folded her arms,an angry look on her face "I wish I could"
Trent hopped to his feet "Damn,I can't believe I did something so stupid...thats it,I'm going to talk to her,where is she?"
"Upstairs,in my room..but I don't think thats such a good idea,after she heard your little number she got sick,literally"
Trent cursed "No,I can't wait all night...I'll never sleep knowing I hurt Daria like that"
Before Jane could protest anymore,Trent lept for the stairs.
Int:Janes room
Daria stirred a little,clenching the warm comforter on Janes bed under her chin.
Nodding off,her eyes flew open again a second later as she heard the noise again.
'Knock 'Knock
The gentle rapping was coming from Janes bedroom door
Daria moaned,her head aching "Jane please could you get me some pain killers,my head is aching"
The sound of footsteps walking downstairs,brought relief to her a little,thinking her friend was going to the kitchen to get the medicine.
Her eyes remained closed as she felt someone sit on the edge of the bed,and hand her two pills and a cold glass of water.
"Thanks" she murmured quickly downing the contents
As she took a drink from the glass her eyes slowly opened and focused on Trent causing her to spit out the water
"Trent? What are you-why are-I thought you were Jane"
Trent nodded,then Daria noticed something that shocked her..tears were falling down his cheeks
"Daria I'm so sorry about that idiotic song,its just I was upset you weren't coming and I drank too much"
He stopped a little embarrassed,and quickly wiped his face dry with the sleeve of his shirt "And I wanted to tell you I like...I really like you,I mean I have feelings for you-romantic feelings but you bailed and I thought you did so because you didn't like me"
Daria was shocked Trent was so open,and emotional.
She pulled him in for a hug,then quickly backed away
"I'm sorry you thought that Trent,the only reason I was so upset was because I have feelings for you too..."
Her voice wavered a bit "I always have"
Trent was wide eyed "You have?"
Blushing,Daria picked invisible lint off the comforter "Um,I guess..since..since the moment I met you"
Trent was speechless,then a warm smile fell apon his lips "Wow,you know Daria I think the end of this night more than makes up for the beginning of it"
Daria mirrored his expression,then leaned in and hugged him tightly "This moment does have a certain dream come true like quality to it"
"Couldn't of said it better myself"
TBC....