Title- To Bloom Where You Are Planted

Author- Bev_and_David_Fan aka Theresa Disclaimer- I don't own any of the 7th Heaven characters, please don't sue cause you won't get much!!! Timeframe- This is set between Episode 99 and One Hundred, after Robbie moved in and Mary went to Buffalo.

Characters- This mainly a Lucy/Simon fic. With lots of Annie, Eric and Ruthie. And of course Jennifer!

Chapter Four- The Perfect Weekend

The beginning of the week was great for Jen. She spent her lunches with Simon and her study halls with Lucy. Wednesday was the beginning of what would turn out to be the best weekend of Jennifer's life.

~Wednesday~ As Jen walked to school that morning, the events of the week before flashed through her head. She smiled when she saw Lucy and Simon standing in front of school. They talked for a few minutes before the bell rang, then went there sepreate ways. The first 3 hours dragged by slowly, and Jen was glad when it was finally lunch time. She walked out to the courtyard and sat down, waiting for Simon. When he got there she hugged him and smiled.

"What was that for?"

"This week. Sunday. Everything."

"Well, in that case I guess I'll invite you over more often." Simon said, smiling at her and sitting down. Jen sat down with him.

"Your family is really great. Your parents are so loving, and your brothers and sisters are cool. I'm glad I got to meet them."

"Yeah, my family is usually pretty okay. Mary's the only one that can be a jerk sometimes. But she's in New York."

Both Simon and Jen ate their lunch, talking, laughing and flirting the whole time. The lunch bell rang, and Simon stood up. He helped Jen up, looking into her eyes.

"You're really pretty." Whoops, Simon had said that out loud. He didn't know why, but he had. Blushing, he looked away.

"Thank you Simon. You're not so bad yourself." He turned back in time to see her smile. Jen hugged him again.

"We better get to class. See ya later." Jen said, letting go and heading to her study hall.

He watched her walk off then quickly hurried to his class.

In study hall Lucy came to visit Jen, and they decided to go sit on the steps in front of the school. Jen could tell Lucy had something on her mind.

"Do you have to work tonight Jen?"

"Yeah, until 9:30, why?"

"Well, our community's chapter of Habitat for Humanity has a meeting tonight. I was gonna ask you to go, but I guess you can't."

"I'm sorry Luce, you know I would go if I could."

"I know, don't feel bad about it. Maybe you can come with me some other time."

"I'd like that." Jen replied, just as the bell rang. Both girls said goodbye and walked to their next class. The rest of the day went by fast, and after school Jennifer hurried to her locker so she could get to work on time. She sighed when she heard Simon call her name. "Not now," she thought to herself as she turned around.

"Hey Jen, listen I know you have to get to work so I'll make this fast. Do you think that you would maybe wanna..." Simon stopped, looking unsure.

"C'mon Simon what is it, I gotta go."

"Would you like to come over to my house tomorrow night and study?"

"Sure, I'd love to. I have to go, see ya tomorrow."

Simon smiled as he watched her hurry off. He stood in a daze until Lucy came up behind him. He didn't hear her call his name the first or second time.

"Simon, hello. Earth to Simon."

"What? Huh? Oh hi Luce, you ready to go?"

"Yes, what's up with you? It's like you didn't even hear me."

"Nothin'." What Simon didn't tell her is that he couldn't hear her voice over the beating of his own heart.

Jennifer hurried to work after school, arriving just in time to put on her apron and help some customers who came in after school. The night seemed to go on forever, because Jennifer was one of only two waitresses that night. Finally 9:30 came and she could leave. She was wiping down the last of the tables when Lucy walked in.

"Sorry, we're closed." Mr. Fredrickson said, giving her a dirty look.

"It's ok Mr. Fredrickson; she's a friend of mine."

"Well finish cleaning the dining room before you talk to your friend." he said sarcastically, heading off to the kitchen. Jennifer finished quickly, putting up her apron and the broom. She walked over to Lucy.

"Sorry if I got you in trouble with your boss."

"No, it's ok; he's always crabby. What are you doing here?"

"Well, I was wondering if you wanted to grab a late dinner at Pete's Pizza?

"Sure, let me go get my coat."

Jen came out a few minutes later and they were off.

When Jennifer and Lucy got to Pete's they sat down and ordered quickly.

"So, how was your meeting? I'm still sorry that I couldn't go with you."

"It was fine. Kinda boring though. How was work?"

"Hectic, there was only one other waitress tonight. But I made it in one piece."

"I bet it was. But I'm sure the money makes up for it."

"What money?" Jen says laughing, as they get their pizza.

Both girls talk about everything, really getting to know each other. Lucy told Jen about her best friend, Sarah, who was killed in a car accident while coming to pick Lucy up. Jennifer tells Lucy that she loves music, and that she used to play the piano and guitar. They both love to sing. Lucy looks at her watch and gasps.

"It's almost 11!" she says, looking at Jennifer.

"Yeah we better go, we aren't going to be much of anything at school tomorrow."

"Nope, but it's only one day." Both girls grabbed their coats and headed out the door. Lucy dropped Jen off at her house which was near the Diner, then drove herself home.

*********************************************************************** That's the end of the first part of chapter 4, the rest is coming soon I promise!!!! Review it and make me happy!!! :)