Disclaimer: I don't own any of Tamora Pierces Books! I just wish. . . And I didn't write the song There She Goes either! That would be Sixpence None the Richer

Chapter 1: I'll always love you!

"How could you," she demanded angrily.

"How could I what?" I asked teasingly. She is so beautiful, I wonder if she knows. I love it when she's mad.

"Ughh you know," she said scowling at me.

"Uh no, I don't," I replied, a sly smile appearing across my face. I did know, but making her admit it would be fun.

"You said IT."

"I haven't the faintest clue what you're talking about."

"Come on, you just said IT. I said if you ever said IT, I would hurt you."

"Once again it?" I asked looking smug. Can't she tell I'm just teasing her. I guess not, she does have quite a temper.

She just gave me a disbelieving look.

"What?" I asked innocently.

silence She just sat there, glaring at me with her beautiful purple amethyst eyes.

"Ok, fine. I said it, wow, big deal. It, it, it, it." I had to bite down on my lip, I was trying my best not to laugh.

"You know very well I didn't mean it, I meant IT!"

"We've discussed this. And nothing you've said so far has given me any indication of what it is. "

"Because you know very well what I'm talking about."

"I yield, why do you care so much," I said jokingly. I know she loves to win maybe she'll calm down now.

"I told you never to say IT."

"But I meant it. I'll say it again. I-"

"No, don't," she interrupted furiously. "I swear if you ever tell me you love me again, I'll-" she stopped leaving me to imagine what she'd do to me. Images of a sword going onto my body came to mind.

"I'm sorry I mentioned it. But I do love you." I regretted the words too late.

She punched me hard in the stomach. "Do you like pain or something?"

I doubled over clutching my stomach. "Of course, I'm in love with it," I said breathlessly, emphasizing the love. I don't care if she hurts me I have to tell her how I feel and that I really mean it.

She just turned around walking in the opposite direction. "Damn," I whispered softly. I never loved Thayet. It was just a stupid idea I had. I thought maybe if I asked Thayet to marry me Alanna would be jealous and confess to me that she loved me still as much as I loved her. But no she went and accepted George's proposal and left me with Thayet. Now I actually have to marry Thayet and in 5 months Alanna's marrying George. I never stopped loving Alanna, even though everyone thinks I like Thayet. Sure the girl is beautiful but no one could replace Alanna in my heart. Alanna has something more then looks, her beauty goes deep within. She was my first and one true love. But she left me, and my pride was hurt. I was a fool to let it happen.

There she goes

There she goes again
Racing through my brain
And I just can't contain
This feeling that remains

There she goes
There she goes again
Pulsing through my veins
And I just can't contain
This feeling that remains

I'm not going to be a fool this time. "No wait Alanna, don't go," I had pushed her too far. I just wanted her to know my true feelings.

"I warned you Jon," she said turning around suddenly, her eyes bright with anger and for a brief second I thought I glimpsed fear. No, Alanna isn't afraid of anything, I must have been imagining things.

There she goes
There she goes again
She calls my name,
Pulls my train
No one else could heal my pain
And I just can't contain
This feeling that remains

"Please," I said with a puppy dog look in my eyes. Maybe that would change her mind. I know how girls fall all over themselves with a look like that from me.

"Jon it's over, it could never be again. I'm sorry but that's the way things have to be," she said tears glinting in her eyes.

I know she is stubborn but so am I, "But-" she silenced my mouth with a kiss. A deep passionate kiss. I was stunned. Then just as quickly as it happened she stopped.

"Goodbye," she whispered, turned away, and ran.



There she goes
There she goes again
Racing through my brain
And I just can't contain
This feeling that remains

There she goes
There she goes again
Chasing down my lane
And I just can't contain
This feeling that remains

"I'll always love you," I called after her.

There she goes
There she goes
There she goes

A/N Well that's the first chapter to my first story! Review please. Who should Alanna end up with? If I get enough reviews telling me to, I might make it happier! I know it was kinda sad, but I was listening to the song and it's sad so I was in a sad mood! Oh also tell me if you think everything should turn out resolved in the end or if someone just has to get hurt. K review please!