Part Six of the series:
~Bittersweet
Syn:With Jane's help Daria and Trent have a chance to reunite,will it be bittersweet?
Disclaimer:Lyrics by Vanessa Daou
I'm diving into you
Swimming in your eyes of pale blue
I never count the time
Cause who knows where tomorrow goes
Oooh bittersweet,bittersweet
Lay here by my side
Forget about the world we live awhile
Cause we all need someone
So lets try to make it beautiful
Oooh bittersweet,bittersweet
Didn't we tell those secrets with our tongues
Didn't we know this midnight hour would come
Didn't we climb a mountain with this trust
Didn't we share the diamonds in the rough
Oooh bittersweet,bittersweet
Jane Lane tied up her running shoes with a sigh,feeling like an afternoon run she looked out the window.
It was now early spring,a few weeks since her blowout with her best friend and the weather reflected the way she felt perfectly.
Storming,it was raining and a crash of thunder shook the house but it didn't matter she was determined to fix things anyway,the sooner the better.
Today she was going to go to Daria's to work things out,she couldn't wait any longer.
She was just about to step out the door,as she pulled on a jacket when something stopped her.
"Janey?"
As she turned her head she was shocked to see her brother was up at last,yet he still looked rough.
He was scruffy,unshaven and he had dark circles under his eyes and his voice sounded scratchy.
"Trent you sound terrible,are you okay?" Jane asked with concern
"Where are you going Janey,the storms too bad to be jogging"
Closing the door,Jane sat down at the kitchen table.
She watched as Trent joined her dejectedly.
"I was..going to.." Jane stopped,unsure of whether to continue "Umm..D-yeah you're right I was going for a jog"
"It's alright Janey,you don't have to hide it from me" Trent replied skeptically "You were going to Daria's weren't you?"
"I was," Jane answered dropping her head to the table defeated "I think it's time we patched things up once and for all"
Trent looked deep in thought,then slowly rose to his feet "You're right Janey,stay right there..I'll be back in five minutes"
Jane sat at the table for the next ten minutes,then was just about to get up when Trent reappeared looking like his old self again.
"Trent you look-
Trent smiled slightly "Yeah,a shower and shave can do wonders"
"I'm glad you're feeling better Trent," Jane replied pulling him into a hug "You can't imagine how worried..I was beginning to-
"Janey," Trent started,in a low voice "I still don't feel...I still-
Jane cut off her brother,seeing how much it hurt him to talk about it "I know,Trent"
"No,its okay Janey," Trent replied with a smile "Because you're coming with me"
"Where are we-
Trent grabbed his keys off the counter as he pulled Jane outside and to his car parked in the driveway "Somewhere we should of gone along time ago"
A few minutes later they pulled up out front of the Morgandorffer residence,and walked up the sidewalk.
Trent rang the bell as Jane nervously stood a few steps away,scanning the street as if it fascinated her.
The door opened and Helen appeared shocked,then smiled
"Hello kids," she replied cheerfully "Jane is that you?"
Jane turned around,smiling sheepishly "Hey mrs M"
"My is it wonderful to see you two again,its been too long"
"I'm afraid thats my fault Mrs morgandorffer,you see Daria and I had this fight and-
Helen smiled warmly at Jane "Oh I understand dear,come on in...its just Daria's been so down lately and I haven't seen you around for awhile so I thought something might of happened"
Jane nodded as Trent looked away with a frown.
They both followed Helen inside and she led them to the living room sofa.
"Would you like anything to drink Trent,Jane?"
"No thanks Mrs M," Jane replied quickly "If its alright with you we'd like to talk to Daria for a bit"
"Sure thing kiddo," Jake exclaimed entering the room from the kitchen "I'll go get her Helen"
Helen smiled at Jake,then jumped up as her cell phone rang from the kitchen counter.
"Sorry kids I've got to get that,talk to you later"
"Bye Mrs M" Jane replied with a wave
"Yeah talk to you later Mrs M" Trent added quickly
A few seconds later Jake walked down the staircase,with his head low "I'm afraid I've got bad news kids,Daria doesn't feel up to having visitors today"
"Thats alright Mr M,it was worth a try anyway" Jane replied getting up
Trent followed,then they both stood at the door.
"Well maybe you could try back tomorrow," Jake exclaimed with a hopeful look "Maybe she'll be feeling better then"
"Will do," Jane replied with a warm smile "Thanks anyway Mr M"
"No problemo Jane-o," Jake answered as they stepped outside "Bye kids"
"I'm Sorry it didn't work out Trent," Jane exclaimed once outside
"So am I Janey," Trent replied dejectedly,then looked down at the road sadly.
That night Jane sat on her bed,sketching in her notebook for a couple hours,finally fed up she threw the book on the floor .
She'd had enough of seeing the two people she cared about most miserable,and she jumped up and ran downstairs.
Inside the kitchen Trent was making a snack,which appeared to be peanut butter and jelly.
"Hey bro," Jane exclaimed with a grin "I need to go out for awhile,can I borrow your car?"
"Sure Janey," Trent replied with a shrug "Where ya goin?"
"Uh..just to dega street,I need some more red paint for this project I'm working on"
"Cool,you want me to come with?" Trent asked staring into space "I could use some more strings,there's practice for the spiral tomorrow"
"What shop? I could pick them up on the way" Jane offered quickly
"New place called The Music Box,thanks Janey" Trent replied getting up to get a drink from the fridge.
Jane stepped in front of him and pulled out a soda,handing it to him then scooping up the keys "Got it"
"Alright then,be careful Janey its getting late" Trent exclaimed popping open the can "Lotta creeps out at this time"
Jane grinned at her brothers over protectiveness "I will,see ya in twenty"
The rain began to pour so Jane turned up the wipers on the car,then cringed at the awful squeaking it made.
Flipping on the radio,Jane popped in one of Trents mixed tapes to drown out the sound.
As she drove down the dark road,she thought about the things that had happened lately and what could come in the future.
Lightening flashed across the sky,providing a glow of natural light.
As terrible as the weather appeared to most,Jane couldn't help but love the darkness and powerful energy of the storm.
To her rain storms had always been beautiful as an artist,most natural things actually had a serene feel to them not a fearful one.
After a quickly stop on Dega Street,Jane threw the bag of string on the seat next to her then headed on her way.
She felt a little bad for lying to Trent,especially after her spiel about the lies in the events lately but she figured she had no choice.
"This is more important" she said to herself as she drove "Too important to put off"
When she arrived at her destination,Daria's house Jane smiled to herself.
Hopping out of the car,she slowly and quietly closed the door.
Walked across the lawn,and picked up a few pebbles from the flower garden.
After a few tries,a pebble hit the glass and a light came on.
"Jane?"
Daria squinted down at the lawn,then disappeared for a moment,then reappeared wearing her glasses.
"Jane,what are you doing here?" she asked agitated "It's twelve at night"
"I know,but it's important Daria," Jane replied,concern evident in her voice "Please will you talk to me?"
Pausing for a moment Daria stared off at the sky then nodded "Fine,I'll be down in two minutes..wait in your car"
After quickly sliding on some adidas sneakers and turning out the light,Daria tiptoed down the stairs careful not to wake her parents or Quinn.
Just incase her mom woke and decided to go looking for her Daria left a note on the kitchen table.
Gone to talk to Jane.
Be back soon.
~Daria
Pulling on a light jacket,Daria stepped out into the cool night air.
Looking up at the sky he was surprised by how intense the storm had become and before she could get to the car her hair was soaking wet.
Jane watched her cross the lawn in only a pair of drawstring pj pants,black spaghetti string top with un zipped gray hooded jacket and sneakers.
Speechless she slid inside,sitting next to Jane she didn't meet her eyes but chose to stared out the front window.
Both sat in silence for a moment and then surprisingly spoke at the same time
"I'm sorry!"
Jane smiled at her best friend,then Daria did the same.
Looking a little uneasy,Daria took a chance and leaned in hugging Jane.
She was surprised at first,but then Jane squeezed back.
"I'm so sorry about all that's happened Jane,it's been crazy..I've been crazy,I've done a lot of things I wish I could take back"
"Me too Daria,I've said a lot I wish I could take back"
Daria hesitated for a moment,then decided to confide in Jane "I never wanted to break up with Trent,it's just I panicked and I think jumped to the wrong conclusion"
Jane nodded "He's been just as miserable as you Daria,in fact he only got up and started interacting with the world again today"
"Promise me something Jane,lets not ever let it get this weird again okay?" Daria replied with a heartbroken look "I know I don't like to let it be known but..I really do care about people"
Daria sighed "Especially you and Trent,I...love you guys"
Jane was shocked at Daria's openness with her feelings,and it make tears come to her eyes "We love you too you Morgandorffer,and don't you forget it"
"Thanks Jane," Daria smiled "So enough of this mushy stuff already,I'm starting to feel like Quinn and her fashion fiends when they fight about nail polish or something"
"Agreed" Jane replied with a laugh "Now dear friend we go to my place,a.s.a.p"
"Uh,this late Jane?" Daria asked looking out the window at her house "What about school tomorrow"
"You can stay at my place tonight,then in the morning before school we'll stop here so you can change" Jane exclaimed with a shrug "That is if its okay with you folks"
"I left mom a note saying I was talking to you,but I could run in and just add that I'm staying over"
"Sounds good" Jane replied quickly.
Daria ran back inside,added to the note then jogged back to the car "Good to go Lane"
"Great,lets get back to casa de lane"
A few minutes later the two best friends walked into Jane's house.
Trent has passed out by now and was fast asleep on the living room couch.
Jane motioned for Daria to go in and then walked to the stairs "Go on in Daria and then meet me in my room,I'll be working on my latest creation well you two patch things up"
Daria rolled her eyes at her friends mishievious smile then nodded "Okay,be up soon Jane"
As she walked into the lane living room,Daria eyed Trent's sleeping form on the sofa.
Slowly and cautiously she sat down on the edge next to him and gently brushed a strand of dark hair out of his face.
"Daria?"
Trents eyes slowly opened,then he locked eyes with her staring intensely.
Daria smiled warmly,then bit her lip nervously.
"Hey Trent"
Trent couldn't believe his eyes,there Daria was staring down at him looking like an angel.
Her face slightly flushed,her hair was dark,and wet,her rose colored lips trembled as she spoke.
"Trent I'm so sorry I-
Before she could finished what she was saying,Trent cut her off pulling her close and kissing her passionately.
Daria kissed him back,full of love and sorrow at the same time.
It was like all of the emotions they had been bottling up the past few weeks came flooding out as they locked eyes and softly kissed each other.
Both happy to be together again they grinned,then settled in just holding each other close.
From the doorway,Jane smirked whispering "Finally,back to the way it should be" then tiptoed back upstairs.
Lala la lala...
TBC...
~Bittersweet
Syn:With Jane's help Daria and Trent have a chance to reunite,will it be bittersweet?
Disclaimer:Lyrics by Vanessa Daou
I'm diving into you
Swimming in your eyes of pale blue
I never count the time
Cause who knows where tomorrow goes
Oooh bittersweet,bittersweet
Lay here by my side
Forget about the world we live awhile
Cause we all need someone
So lets try to make it beautiful
Oooh bittersweet,bittersweet
Didn't we tell those secrets with our tongues
Didn't we know this midnight hour would come
Didn't we climb a mountain with this trust
Didn't we share the diamonds in the rough
Oooh bittersweet,bittersweet
Jane Lane tied up her running shoes with a sigh,feeling like an afternoon run she looked out the window.
It was now early spring,a few weeks since her blowout with her best friend and the weather reflected the way she felt perfectly.
Storming,it was raining and a crash of thunder shook the house but it didn't matter she was determined to fix things anyway,the sooner the better.
Today she was going to go to Daria's to work things out,she couldn't wait any longer.
She was just about to step out the door,as she pulled on a jacket when something stopped her.
"Janey?"
As she turned her head she was shocked to see her brother was up at last,yet he still looked rough.
He was scruffy,unshaven and he had dark circles under his eyes and his voice sounded scratchy.
"Trent you sound terrible,are you okay?" Jane asked with concern
"Where are you going Janey,the storms too bad to be jogging"
Closing the door,Jane sat down at the kitchen table.
She watched as Trent joined her dejectedly.
"I was..going to.." Jane stopped,unsure of whether to continue "Umm..D-yeah you're right I was going for a jog"
"It's alright Janey,you don't have to hide it from me" Trent replied skeptically "You were going to Daria's weren't you?"
"I was," Jane answered dropping her head to the table defeated "I think it's time we patched things up once and for all"
Trent looked deep in thought,then slowly rose to his feet "You're right Janey,stay right there..I'll be back in five minutes"
Jane sat at the table for the next ten minutes,then was just about to get up when Trent reappeared looking like his old self again.
"Trent you look-
Trent smiled slightly "Yeah,a shower and shave can do wonders"
"I'm glad you're feeling better Trent," Jane replied pulling him into a hug "You can't imagine how worried..I was beginning to-
"Janey," Trent started,in a low voice "I still don't feel...I still-
Jane cut off her brother,seeing how much it hurt him to talk about it "I know,Trent"
"No,its okay Janey," Trent replied with a smile "Because you're coming with me"
"Where are we-
Trent grabbed his keys off the counter as he pulled Jane outside and to his car parked in the driveway "Somewhere we should of gone along time ago"
A few minutes later they pulled up out front of the Morgandorffer residence,and walked up the sidewalk.
Trent rang the bell as Jane nervously stood a few steps away,scanning the street as if it fascinated her.
The door opened and Helen appeared shocked,then smiled
"Hello kids," she replied cheerfully "Jane is that you?"
Jane turned around,smiling sheepishly "Hey mrs M"
"My is it wonderful to see you two again,its been too long"
"I'm afraid thats my fault Mrs morgandorffer,you see Daria and I had this fight and-
Helen smiled warmly at Jane "Oh I understand dear,come on in...its just Daria's been so down lately and I haven't seen you around for awhile so I thought something might of happened"
Jane nodded as Trent looked away with a frown.
They both followed Helen inside and she led them to the living room sofa.
"Would you like anything to drink Trent,Jane?"
"No thanks Mrs M," Jane replied quickly "If its alright with you we'd like to talk to Daria for a bit"
"Sure thing kiddo," Jake exclaimed entering the room from the kitchen "I'll go get her Helen"
Helen smiled at Jake,then jumped up as her cell phone rang from the kitchen counter.
"Sorry kids I've got to get that,talk to you later"
"Bye Mrs M" Jane replied with a wave
"Yeah talk to you later Mrs M" Trent added quickly
A few seconds later Jake walked down the staircase,with his head low "I'm afraid I've got bad news kids,Daria doesn't feel up to having visitors today"
"Thats alright Mr M,it was worth a try anyway" Jane replied getting up
Trent followed,then they both stood at the door.
"Well maybe you could try back tomorrow," Jake exclaimed with a hopeful look "Maybe she'll be feeling better then"
"Will do," Jane replied with a warm smile "Thanks anyway Mr M"
"No problemo Jane-o," Jake answered as they stepped outside "Bye kids"
"I'm Sorry it didn't work out Trent," Jane exclaimed once outside
"So am I Janey," Trent replied dejectedly,then looked down at the road sadly.
That night Jane sat on her bed,sketching in her notebook for a couple hours,finally fed up she threw the book on the floor .
She'd had enough of seeing the two people she cared about most miserable,and she jumped up and ran downstairs.
Inside the kitchen Trent was making a snack,which appeared to be peanut butter and jelly.
"Hey bro," Jane exclaimed with a grin "I need to go out for awhile,can I borrow your car?"
"Sure Janey," Trent replied with a shrug "Where ya goin?"
"Uh..just to dega street,I need some more red paint for this project I'm working on"
"Cool,you want me to come with?" Trent asked staring into space "I could use some more strings,there's practice for the spiral tomorrow"
"What shop? I could pick them up on the way" Jane offered quickly
"New place called The Music Box,thanks Janey" Trent replied getting up to get a drink from the fridge.
Jane stepped in front of him and pulled out a soda,handing it to him then scooping up the keys "Got it"
"Alright then,be careful Janey its getting late" Trent exclaimed popping open the can "Lotta creeps out at this time"
Jane grinned at her brothers over protectiveness "I will,see ya in twenty"
The rain began to pour so Jane turned up the wipers on the car,then cringed at the awful squeaking it made.
Flipping on the radio,Jane popped in one of Trents mixed tapes to drown out the sound.
As she drove down the dark road,she thought about the things that had happened lately and what could come in the future.
Lightening flashed across the sky,providing a glow of natural light.
As terrible as the weather appeared to most,Jane couldn't help but love the darkness and powerful energy of the storm.
To her rain storms had always been beautiful as an artist,most natural things actually had a serene feel to them not a fearful one.
After a quickly stop on Dega Street,Jane threw the bag of string on the seat next to her then headed on her way.
She felt a little bad for lying to Trent,especially after her spiel about the lies in the events lately but she figured she had no choice.
"This is more important" she said to herself as she drove "Too important to put off"
When she arrived at her destination,Daria's house Jane smiled to herself.
Hopping out of the car,she slowly and quietly closed the door.
Walked across the lawn,and picked up a few pebbles from the flower garden.
After a few tries,a pebble hit the glass and a light came on.
"Jane?"
Daria squinted down at the lawn,then disappeared for a moment,then reappeared wearing her glasses.
"Jane,what are you doing here?" she asked agitated "It's twelve at night"
"I know,but it's important Daria," Jane replied,concern evident in her voice "Please will you talk to me?"
Pausing for a moment Daria stared off at the sky then nodded "Fine,I'll be down in two minutes..wait in your car"
After quickly sliding on some adidas sneakers and turning out the light,Daria tiptoed down the stairs careful not to wake her parents or Quinn.
Just incase her mom woke and decided to go looking for her Daria left a note on the kitchen table.
Gone to talk to Jane.
Be back soon.
~Daria
Pulling on a light jacket,Daria stepped out into the cool night air.
Looking up at the sky he was surprised by how intense the storm had become and before she could get to the car her hair was soaking wet.
Jane watched her cross the lawn in only a pair of drawstring pj pants,black spaghetti string top with un zipped gray hooded jacket and sneakers.
Speechless she slid inside,sitting next to Jane she didn't meet her eyes but chose to stared out the front window.
Both sat in silence for a moment and then surprisingly spoke at the same time
"I'm sorry!"
Jane smiled at her best friend,then Daria did the same.
Looking a little uneasy,Daria took a chance and leaned in hugging Jane.
She was surprised at first,but then Jane squeezed back.
"I'm so sorry about all that's happened Jane,it's been crazy..I've been crazy,I've done a lot of things I wish I could take back"
"Me too Daria,I've said a lot I wish I could take back"
Daria hesitated for a moment,then decided to confide in Jane "I never wanted to break up with Trent,it's just I panicked and I think jumped to the wrong conclusion"
Jane nodded "He's been just as miserable as you Daria,in fact he only got up and started interacting with the world again today"
"Promise me something Jane,lets not ever let it get this weird again okay?" Daria replied with a heartbroken look "I know I don't like to let it be known but..I really do care about people"
Daria sighed "Especially you and Trent,I...love you guys"
Jane was shocked at Daria's openness with her feelings,and it make tears come to her eyes "We love you too you Morgandorffer,and don't you forget it"
"Thanks Jane," Daria smiled "So enough of this mushy stuff already,I'm starting to feel like Quinn and her fashion fiends when they fight about nail polish or something"
"Agreed" Jane replied with a laugh "Now dear friend we go to my place,a.s.a.p"
"Uh,this late Jane?" Daria asked looking out the window at her house "What about school tomorrow"
"You can stay at my place tonight,then in the morning before school we'll stop here so you can change" Jane exclaimed with a shrug "That is if its okay with you folks"
"I left mom a note saying I was talking to you,but I could run in and just add that I'm staying over"
"Sounds good" Jane replied quickly.
Daria ran back inside,added to the note then jogged back to the car "Good to go Lane"
"Great,lets get back to casa de lane"
A few minutes later the two best friends walked into Jane's house.
Trent has passed out by now and was fast asleep on the living room couch.
Jane motioned for Daria to go in and then walked to the stairs "Go on in Daria and then meet me in my room,I'll be working on my latest creation well you two patch things up"
Daria rolled her eyes at her friends mishievious smile then nodded "Okay,be up soon Jane"
As she walked into the lane living room,Daria eyed Trent's sleeping form on the sofa.
Slowly and cautiously she sat down on the edge next to him and gently brushed a strand of dark hair out of his face.
"Daria?"
Trents eyes slowly opened,then he locked eyes with her staring intensely.
Daria smiled warmly,then bit her lip nervously.
"Hey Trent"
Trent couldn't believe his eyes,there Daria was staring down at him looking like an angel.
Her face slightly flushed,her hair was dark,and wet,her rose colored lips trembled as she spoke.
"Trent I'm so sorry I-
Before she could finished what she was saying,Trent cut her off pulling her close and kissing her passionately.
Daria kissed him back,full of love and sorrow at the same time.
It was like all of the emotions they had been bottling up the past few weeks came flooding out as they locked eyes and softly kissed each other.
Both happy to be together again they grinned,then settled in just holding each other close.
From the doorway,Jane smirked whispering "Finally,back to the way it should be" then tiptoed back upstairs.
Lala la lala...
TBC...