Chapter Eleven Of The Series:
~Pure Mourning
Syn: After they spend the night together Daria and Trent are anything but the same.
The next morning Daria woke first.
Opening her eyes she looked down to see herself wrapped in only a blanket,shoulders bare.
Eyes wide she remembered the events of the previous night,then slid on some clothes and went outside.
At first she didn't believe her eyes,then just as it was sinking in that the road had finally been plowed the tank rolled up and Jane came running out.
"Daria!" Jane yelled in a squeaky voice "Thank god,you're okay!"
Daria smiled "We made it alright,I can't believe it myself"
"I'm so sorry we couldn't get to you guys sooner Daria,but the highway was closed and the police wouldn't let us through..we were so worried about you guys"
"What happened at the hospital?" Daria asked noticing Jane was losing her voice "Are you okay?"
"They told me my immune system was low from the day at the lake and I got the flu pretty bad so I need to take some medicine and rest..Jess and I stayed at the motel in town"
"I'm glad it wasn't anything worse,I was worried you had hypothermia or something"
"Nah,nothing that bad just a little cold is all..I'll probably have it for a couple weeks though"
"Damn,that sucks..hey where is Jesse?"
"Right here," Jesse replied peeking out from behind the tanks back door "I was just checking out the gear in the back to see if we had it all"
"So Where's Trent?" Jane asked looking around "Don't tell me the lazy guy is still sleeping"
"Hey be nice to your older brother Janey," Trent replied poking his head out of the tent "I've been through a lot these past days"
Daria glanced over to meet his eyes then immediately they both looked away awkwardly.
"Yeah about that," Jesse exclaimed walking over "I think we should head back to Lawndale guys,the storm is supposed to get rougher tonight then stay that way for the rest of the week..we heard the forecast on the radio"
"Crap," Jane replied kicking a rock off the road "I was really looking forward to the rest of our trip,even though I'm sick I really wanted to go to Greenville for the alterna-concert..it sounded so much fun"
"Probably be cancelled now anyways" Jesse added with a shrug "Oh well there's always next year I guess"
"You're probably right Jess,the way back is gonna take a while and there's no use risking it just for the show" Trent replied sitting down on a snowy boulder,he immediately jumped back up with soaking pants "Damn,we should pack up"
"Sorry Jane,I know how much you wanted this trip..and I really was too to be honest,I wish it wasn't over either" Daria exclaimed with a smile,she looked at Trent but he only looked away
She waited for Trent to say something but he only remained cold,and in a hurry to leave.
"I'm gonna pack up my stuff," Trent said walking to the tent
"Yeah..lets get going,I'm starving" Daria exclaimed grabbing her duffle bag,after her back was turned she frowned.
"Alright Trent I'll help you take down the tent" Jesse said walking over to it "Daria we can stop in town and get breakfast at this cool little pancake place Jane and I ate at,it's awesome"
"Thanks,Jess" Daria replied crawling into the back van.
A few hours later they pulled into town.
The four ate as fast as they could,expecially Trent and Daria who hadn't ate in awhile.
After they paid Daria quickly hopped into the back with Jane as Jesse drove and Trent sat in the passengers side.
When it started getting dark they pulled over and all slept in the back of the van.
Daria slid against the wall,then patted the bag next to her "Jane I rolled yours out for you"
Jane raised her eyebrow at the odd behavior,she was sure her friend would want to be close to her brother "Thanks,Daria"
"Goodnight guys," Trent softly mumbled turning over
"Night" the group called back
It was dark,but Jane noticed a tear in Daria's eyes.
She was about to ask her if she was okay when Daria turned her back to face the wall.
Jane looked over at her brother and was suprised to see a scowl on his face,then he frowned closing his eyes.
Shaking her head,Jane snuggled into her sleeping bag and tried to get some sleep.
In the morning Trent drove the rest of the way to Lawndale in silence.
After dropping Jesse off at home,Trent turned down Daria's street.
Jane sat up quickly "Hey wait Trent,I kinda wanted Daria to say at our place tonight..is that okay with you Daria?"
Daria thought about how Trent and her hadn't talked since their night together and how awkward the next morning and the last day had been.
But then she thought about how worried she'd been about Jane and how sick she was.
"Um,sure I guess" Daria replied softly "I'll hang with you tonight Jane,just remind me to call my parents when I get to your house"
"Got it," Jane answered with a grin "Great this'll be fun,since our trip got cut short"
"Yeah," Daria replied half heartedly
Without a word Trent turned the van around and headed to their house,not even looking back to Daria and Jane.
When they got inside Trent instantly headed for the basement.
"Hey bro," Jane yelled watching him jog away "Where's the fire?"
Back still turned,he jogged down the stairs "Practice calls"
Daria looked even more disappointed but Jane only shrugged "Boys"
Later that night after they got ready for bed,Daria walked out of the bathroom in her pjs and started reading a book.
Jane painted a bit,but something kept tearing her thought away from the project.
"Morgandorffer,we need to talk"
Setting down her paintbrush,Jane walked out from behind the easel Daria had come so used to seeing her near.
"Have I ever told you how much I truly despise my last name?" Daria asked setting down the book in her hands,as she laid on Jane's bed "I mean I know people are supposed to act like they're fine with the name that life has dealt them but you know me...I've never been much of a conformist"
"Trust me,you've got bigger problems my friend" Jane replied as she sank down against the wall and onto the floor so she could speak to Daria directly.
"Like what exactly?" Daria grumbled.
Signs of nervousness clouded her expression and Jane realized her friend was hiding something.
As Daria fidgeted with the book she'd placed on the bed,Jane knew Daria had a pretty good idea that she knew what was up and that made her nervous.
"Daria,don't take this the wrong way but I've noticed you've been having some problems lately" Jane exclaimed standing up and pacing the room "With Trent,but the question is..why?"
"Jane" Daria began
"No..no" Jane replied quickly "I know some things are none of my business but..I'm worried about you two,every time you start acting withdrawn like this I know things can't be good"
"Jane I'm always withdrawn,it's part of my personality" Daria said with a shrug,sitting up
"Hey,don't forget I know you better than anyone Daria..when it comes to you and Trent,whenever you acted like this in the past you were upset about something"
Crossing her legs,Daria appeared to be thinking something over,then she jumped up
"Okay," she began,turning to look out the window and away from Jane's gaze "Trent and I..slept together,while we were on the trip"
For what seemed like an eternity to Daria,the room was dead silent.
A minute later Jane took a seat on the edge of the bed.
"Man,so you finally did it" she replied wide eyed and slack jawed "I gotta admit,I didn't think you had it in you Morgandorffer..oh sorry"
"No it's okay," Daria replied sitting down next to her "Neither did I to be honest,but it happened"
Her brow furrowed,and she took a deep breath "I Daria Morgandorffer,finally let someone close to me-close enough to really see who I am and I trusted another human being with my heart"
Daria continued when Jane remained in a silent shock.
"Well besides you of course Jane..but no offense,you aren't really my type" she laughed a little,trying to lighten the mood.
Jane finally smiled "Yeah you either my friend,well I guess congratulations are in order now that you're finally a woman"
Daria grimaced "Uh huh..about that,I think I maybe made a mistake"
Jane's reaction could only be described as a mixture of shock and anger,as she listened.
"What do you mean you made a mistake?" she replied,struggling to slow her breathing.
"Jane,ever since..our night together..Trent hasn't spoken to me" Daria explained with a frown "In fact he's got out of his way to avoid me"
Jane's expression changed,concern replacing confusion for her friend.
"Daria I'm so sorry,I didn't know-"
"No it's okay," Daria cut her off,swallowing the lump in her throat "you know I don't let a lot of people close enough to hurt me Jane..for fear of exactly that"
Gently pulling her friend down beside her,Jane turned to face Daria "Look,I don't know what's going on in the mind of that brother of mine or what you two are going through really but I think the best thing to do is talk to him..face to face"
Frowning,Daria got up "Gee thanks Jane,I didn't think of that..he won't come near me remember"
The second it left her mouth she instantly felt bad,and she clasped her hand over her mouth in shock
Frustrated with herself,Daria gathered her books with a huff "Sorry Jane,I..just don't know whats going on lately"
When Jane didn't respond but only sat back tight lipped,Daria sighed
"I'm just so confused lately,I don't know how this works" Daria began,her mind whirling "I knew sleeping together would change things but I didn't listen to my head"
"Daria," Jane began reaching out
"No," Daria exclaimed side stepping her friends grasp "I'm sorry I dragged you into this,and I'm sorry I snapped at you..I just need some time to myself..I'm need figure things out"
Before Jane could reply,Daria was at the door
"I'm going home,I'll call you later I guess"
Then she ran out even though she was in her night gown and Jane was left stunned.
As the door slammed shut downstairs and she heard Daria's car start,Jane felt more than angry that someone had hurt her best friend so badly.
"Trent!" she yelled,storming out of her room and down the hall "Trent I need to talk to you right now!"
She was about to bust into his room and ream him out when she stopped in her tracks,realizing something.
Yelling at Trent wouldn't solve anything,and Daria would be mad if she knew she'd went behind her back.
As she heard a snoring coming from behind his door,Jane was silently relieved.
"I have just the solution for this little problem," Jane said to herself,a smile slowly spreading across her face "Yes,I'm going to get my favorite little couple talking again even if it kills me"
La la la lala...
TBC....
~Pure Mourning
Syn: After they spend the night together Daria and Trent are anything but the same.
The next morning Daria woke first.
Opening her eyes she looked down to see herself wrapped in only a blanket,shoulders bare.
Eyes wide she remembered the events of the previous night,then slid on some clothes and went outside.
At first she didn't believe her eyes,then just as it was sinking in that the road had finally been plowed the tank rolled up and Jane came running out.
"Daria!" Jane yelled in a squeaky voice "Thank god,you're okay!"
Daria smiled "We made it alright,I can't believe it myself"
"I'm so sorry we couldn't get to you guys sooner Daria,but the highway was closed and the police wouldn't let us through..we were so worried about you guys"
"What happened at the hospital?" Daria asked noticing Jane was losing her voice "Are you okay?"
"They told me my immune system was low from the day at the lake and I got the flu pretty bad so I need to take some medicine and rest..Jess and I stayed at the motel in town"
"I'm glad it wasn't anything worse,I was worried you had hypothermia or something"
"Nah,nothing that bad just a little cold is all..I'll probably have it for a couple weeks though"
"Damn,that sucks..hey where is Jesse?"
"Right here," Jesse replied peeking out from behind the tanks back door "I was just checking out the gear in the back to see if we had it all"
"So Where's Trent?" Jane asked looking around "Don't tell me the lazy guy is still sleeping"
"Hey be nice to your older brother Janey," Trent replied poking his head out of the tent "I've been through a lot these past days"
Daria glanced over to meet his eyes then immediately they both looked away awkwardly.
"Yeah about that," Jesse exclaimed walking over "I think we should head back to Lawndale guys,the storm is supposed to get rougher tonight then stay that way for the rest of the week..we heard the forecast on the radio"
"Crap," Jane replied kicking a rock off the road "I was really looking forward to the rest of our trip,even though I'm sick I really wanted to go to Greenville for the alterna-concert..it sounded so much fun"
"Probably be cancelled now anyways" Jesse added with a shrug "Oh well there's always next year I guess"
"You're probably right Jess,the way back is gonna take a while and there's no use risking it just for the show" Trent replied sitting down on a snowy boulder,he immediately jumped back up with soaking pants "Damn,we should pack up"
"Sorry Jane,I know how much you wanted this trip..and I really was too to be honest,I wish it wasn't over either" Daria exclaimed with a smile,she looked at Trent but he only looked away
She waited for Trent to say something but he only remained cold,and in a hurry to leave.
"I'm gonna pack up my stuff," Trent said walking to the tent
"Yeah..lets get going,I'm starving" Daria exclaimed grabbing her duffle bag,after her back was turned she frowned.
"Alright Trent I'll help you take down the tent" Jesse said walking over to it "Daria we can stop in town and get breakfast at this cool little pancake place Jane and I ate at,it's awesome"
"Thanks,Jess" Daria replied crawling into the back van.
A few hours later they pulled into town.
The four ate as fast as they could,expecially Trent and Daria who hadn't ate in awhile.
After they paid Daria quickly hopped into the back with Jane as Jesse drove and Trent sat in the passengers side.
When it started getting dark they pulled over and all slept in the back of the van.
Daria slid against the wall,then patted the bag next to her "Jane I rolled yours out for you"
Jane raised her eyebrow at the odd behavior,she was sure her friend would want to be close to her brother "Thanks,Daria"
"Goodnight guys," Trent softly mumbled turning over
"Night" the group called back
It was dark,but Jane noticed a tear in Daria's eyes.
She was about to ask her if she was okay when Daria turned her back to face the wall.
Jane looked over at her brother and was suprised to see a scowl on his face,then he frowned closing his eyes.
Shaking her head,Jane snuggled into her sleeping bag and tried to get some sleep.
In the morning Trent drove the rest of the way to Lawndale in silence.
After dropping Jesse off at home,Trent turned down Daria's street.
Jane sat up quickly "Hey wait Trent,I kinda wanted Daria to say at our place tonight..is that okay with you Daria?"
Daria thought about how Trent and her hadn't talked since their night together and how awkward the next morning and the last day had been.
But then she thought about how worried she'd been about Jane and how sick she was.
"Um,sure I guess" Daria replied softly "I'll hang with you tonight Jane,just remind me to call my parents when I get to your house"
"Got it," Jane answered with a grin "Great this'll be fun,since our trip got cut short"
"Yeah," Daria replied half heartedly
Without a word Trent turned the van around and headed to their house,not even looking back to Daria and Jane.
When they got inside Trent instantly headed for the basement.
"Hey bro," Jane yelled watching him jog away "Where's the fire?"
Back still turned,he jogged down the stairs "Practice calls"
Daria looked even more disappointed but Jane only shrugged "Boys"
Later that night after they got ready for bed,Daria walked out of the bathroom in her pjs and started reading a book.
Jane painted a bit,but something kept tearing her thought away from the project.
"Morgandorffer,we need to talk"
Setting down her paintbrush,Jane walked out from behind the easel Daria had come so used to seeing her near.
"Have I ever told you how much I truly despise my last name?" Daria asked setting down the book in her hands,as she laid on Jane's bed "I mean I know people are supposed to act like they're fine with the name that life has dealt them but you know me...I've never been much of a conformist"
"Trust me,you've got bigger problems my friend" Jane replied as she sank down against the wall and onto the floor so she could speak to Daria directly.
"Like what exactly?" Daria grumbled.
Signs of nervousness clouded her expression and Jane realized her friend was hiding something.
As Daria fidgeted with the book she'd placed on the bed,Jane knew Daria had a pretty good idea that she knew what was up and that made her nervous.
"Daria,don't take this the wrong way but I've noticed you've been having some problems lately" Jane exclaimed standing up and pacing the room "With Trent,but the question is..why?"
"Jane" Daria began
"No..no" Jane replied quickly "I know some things are none of my business but..I'm worried about you two,every time you start acting withdrawn like this I know things can't be good"
"Jane I'm always withdrawn,it's part of my personality" Daria said with a shrug,sitting up
"Hey,don't forget I know you better than anyone Daria..when it comes to you and Trent,whenever you acted like this in the past you were upset about something"
Crossing her legs,Daria appeared to be thinking something over,then she jumped up
"Okay," she began,turning to look out the window and away from Jane's gaze "Trent and I..slept together,while we were on the trip"
For what seemed like an eternity to Daria,the room was dead silent.
A minute later Jane took a seat on the edge of the bed.
"Man,so you finally did it" she replied wide eyed and slack jawed "I gotta admit,I didn't think you had it in you Morgandorffer..oh sorry"
"No it's okay," Daria replied sitting down next to her "Neither did I to be honest,but it happened"
Her brow furrowed,and she took a deep breath "I Daria Morgandorffer,finally let someone close to me-close enough to really see who I am and I trusted another human being with my heart"
Daria continued when Jane remained in a silent shock.
"Well besides you of course Jane..but no offense,you aren't really my type" she laughed a little,trying to lighten the mood.
Jane finally smiled "Yeah you either my friend,well I guess congratulations are in order now that you're finally a woman"
Daria grimaced "Uh huh..about that,I think I maybe made a mistake"
Jane's reaction could only be described as a mixture of shock and anger,as she listened.
"What do you mean you made a mistake?" she replied,struggling to slow her breathing.
"Jane,ever since..our night together..Trent hasn't spoken to me" Daria explained with a frown "In fact he's got out of his way to avoid me"
Jane's expression changed,concern replacing confusion for her friend.
"Daria I'm so sorry,I didn't know-"
"No it's okay," Daria cut her off,swallowing the lump in her throat "you know I don't let a lot of people close enough to hurt me Jane..for fear of exactly that"
Gently pulling her friend down beside her,Jane turned to face Daria "Look,I don't know what's going on in the mind of that brother of mine or what you two are going through really but I think the best thing to do is talk to him..face to face"
Frowning,Daria got up "Gee thanks Jane,I didn't think of that..he won't come near me remember"
The second it left her mouth she instantly felt bad,and she clasped her hand over her mouth in shock
Frustrated with herself,Daria gathered her books with a huff "Sorry Jane,I..just don't know whats going on lately"
When Jane didn't respond but only sat back tight lipped,Daria sighed
"I'm just so confused lately,I don't know how this works" Daria began,her mind whirling "I knew sleeping together would change things but I didn't listen to my head"
"Daria," Jane began reaching out
"No," Daria exclaimed side stepping her friends grasp "I'm sorry I dragged you into this,and I'm sorry I snapped at you..I just need some time to myself..I'm need figure things out"
Before Jane could reply,Daria was at the door
"I'm going home,I'll call you later I guess"
Then she ran out even though she was in her night gown and Jane was left stunned.
As the door slammed shut downstairs and she heard Daria's car start,Jane felt more than angry that someone had hurt her best friend so badly.
"Trent!" she yelled,storming out of her room and down the hall "Trent I need to talk to you right now!"
She was about to bust into his room and ream him out when she stopped in her tracks,realizing something.
Yelling at Trent wouldn't solve anything,and Daria would be mad if she knew she'd went behind her back.
As she heard a snoring coming from behind his door,Jane was silently relieved.
"I have just the solution for this little problem," Jane said to herself,a smile slowly spreading across her face "Yes,I'm going to get my favorite little couple talking again even if it kills me"
La la la lala...
TBC....