Second Chance

That afternoon at the mall was probably the most fun I've ever had. It was like having your own real life, 6-foot, ken doll to dress in whatever you want.

Jesse wasn't to keen on all those clothes I picked out for him though, but I told him they looked smashing. And then, of course, he got all confused and asked me what smashing meant.

We spent at least two hours at the mall trying on clothes because of course I had to try on some too, I mean who can go to the mall and not try stuff on?

Eventually, after about an hour, Jesse got used to the idea of shopping, and he actually started having fun after I let him pick out clothes for me to try on. And Jesse wasn't the worst fashion coordinator ever.

There was one outfit that he picked out for me that was my favorite. It was a matching skirt and shirt set. The black skirt was short and slightly loose, with little red flowers on the hem and a slit that went up the side. The top was red and tight fitting, with matching black flowers as on the skirt and it was sleeveless. And when I came out of the change room in it Jesse even whistled! So, of course, I had to buy that one.

We had tried on at least a zillion outfits, and then decided on our favorites. My favorite of Jesse's was this bitching pair of black pants with a slightly tight white shirt that showed off his amazing muscles. It was also my favorite because the white shirt offset his black hair and totally made his liquid black eyes even dreamier.

It was about ten minutes before we had to leave that I spotted Keri at the food court with some of her other friends.

And unfortunately she noticed us. Well not me, more like her eyes where glued to Jesse.

Around a minute later, she walked up and said in her annoying voice that I've been trying forget, "Hi Jesse, remember me?"

Jesse looked really uninterested. "Uh, yeah, hello…Keri."

"You know, Jesse," she said fingering her necklace, "I've been thinking about you."

Jesse watched her play with the necklace around her neck. "Yes?"

"And I think I need to talk to you alone." She looked at me on the word alone and gave me a hostile glare.

Hmmm, I wonder if she likes me?

Jesse looked uncomfortable and looked at me to see if I cared.

"No, no, you go right ahead I'll wait here." I said. I don't know what made me say that. It just kind of slipped out.

Jesse gave me an odd look, you know, one of those ones I can never read.

Keri quickly grabbed Jesse, and dragged him off, about twenty feet away, just far enough so I couldn't hear them.

I watched them intently wondering what they were saying and feeling maybe even a little angry at the way she was leaning in so close to him.

Keri was apparently blabbering on about something and Jesse was just stood there looking confused—but incredibly sexy.

Eventually Keri stopped talking and it looked like she was waiting for Jesse to say something. And Jesse did say something. He shook his head and said about one sentence.

But that sentence must have been a lot because Keri's happy face turned into a frown and it looked like she was reeeeeeeeally mad. She leaned in really close and said something at Jesse that looked like it wasn't very nice. Jesse glared at her and said something else. Then Keri stalked off huffily, not looking back.

Jesse walked back towards me with a not so happy look on his face, and his black eyes seeming a darker shade then usual. He looked down right menacing at that moment.

"Whoa," I said noting his anger, "What was that all about?"

"Nothing," He said, "Let's go."

I was going to ask what was up but by the look on his face I didn't think I should press the issue. It looked like he needed some time to cool off.

"Ok, Andy and mom will be expecting us for super anyway."

He nodded his head, not saying anything, so we left. The walk home was much quieter, and it seemed like Jesse was once again hiding his emotions. Ugh, not that again, I had just gotten him to open up.

Jesse didn't say a whole lot as we walked. It seemed that he was deep in thought about something. I was just hoping he wasn't thinking about a certain blonde cheerleader.

When we got home Jesse still wasn't in the talking mood and all through supper he was silent.

That night, after super, when we were finally up in my room I decided to talk to him.

"So Jesse," I started, "what do you wanna do tomorrow?"

He shrugged, "What ever you want to do Susannah."

"Ok, But isn't they're anything you've wanted to do. I mean since you got your life back and everything." I asked, "Think about it."

Jesse looked at me and something flickered in his eyes. "Well," He said, "There is one thing"

I smiled. This was good; he's starting to brighten up. "What?" I asked, "You name it."

He smiled mischievously, "I've always wanted to learn to drive."

I rolled my eyes! Jeez…. Is cars and girls all guys think about?! Well I guess cars and Spike for Jesse considering Jesse doesn't seem all that incredibly interested in me.

"Hahaha, ok, Jesse." I laughed. "Tomorrow we'll go down and we'll get you in rolled in driving courses." Then I smiled bigger, "Oh! I can come and sign up with you! Then Dopey can finally stop making fun of me for not being able to drive"

Jesse laughed at that one. "You shouldn't react to the things he says, querida, he's just trying to make you upset."

My heart fluttered at his use of querida. I thought for sure that he was mad at me or something. Or worse, that he was more interested in Keri. Then I'd never ever hear him say querida again.

I quickly hid my happiness and shrugged, "Well, he's sure good at it."

This is my chance I thought, Jesse seems back to normal now, I'll ask him about Keri.

I opened my mouth, but before I could get a word out, the phone rang. I sighed, glanced at Jesse and ran to my desk to grab the phone.

"Hello?" I asked slightly annoyed.

"Hey girlfriend," said CeeCee from the other side of the line, "You and Jesse wanna come over tonight?"

I looked at Jesse on the window sear. "Hey Jesse you wanna come to CeeCee's tonight?" I asked.

He looked like he was thinking and then he shook his head. "No, you should go alone, I've been a nuisance to you enough today. You should be able to have some time without me tagging along."

I felt slightly bad, even though I knew Jesse meant that he didn't want to ruin my life and follow me around like a little lost puppy. But, I couldn't help thinking. Was Jesse already sick of being with me?

But I hid my sadness and brought the phone back up to my ear. "Ya, I'll come over CeeCee. But Jesse's won't be coming over today."

"Is he sure? Because we all know I wouldn't mind seeing him again." CeeCee joked, but we both knew well that she really wasn't.

"Yeah, he's sure." I said, after asking Jesse again if he was super positive.

"Ok," said CeeCee, "Be over as fast as you can! I'll be waiting"

"See ya CeeCee," I laughed as I hung up.

Then I turned back to the window seat expecting Jesse to be dematerialized like he usually did. But I was shocked when he was still there, sitting with spike on his lap. I smiled. Jesse being alive still had some getting used to.

"See ya later, Jesse" I said as I opened the door to my room.

"Goodbye, Susannah" He said, "Be careful."

I waved and started walking down the hall then I stopped. Why would Jesse be telling me to be careful?

I shrugged it off and continued on my way to CeeCee's

To be Continued……

A/N: Hahahaha ok there you go the plot is thickening. And don't worry you'll eventually get to know hat Jesse said to Keri.

OK! And to one of my reviewers, Summer, (you know who you are): about the Jesse De Silva thing, no, her parents don't know its him, cause like I don't think Suze has even told them Jesse's last name in the my fic lol! And plus if they did notice there super forgetful and they don't remember or they never read that days paper! There's your answer! Lol and I just havta say that I toooooooooooooooooooootaly love your Mediator Fic! It's like my fav on here! You havta update real soon!!! Ok thanx!! Buhbye