A/N: ok, I'm back, just like I said I would be! See chapter 1 for me sayin' how I don't own this stuff... only the plot line... regardless, here we go...

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~~Suze's POV~~

What was he going to say? I'm sure it was 'I love you' I mean, I heard the 'I lo...' before he trailed off. And he was touching my hand! That had to mean something, right????

"Jesse, WHAT IS IT?" I said it came out all squeaky, like only he could make my voice sound like.

"Susannah, I've got something to tell you..."

Oh, god.

"What is it, Jesse? You're making me nervous..."

He held out a letter. I took it and read it... (A/N: see chapter 1 for the letter...)

And I burst into tears. Well, what do you expect? He told me he loved me, then told me he's leaving. I guess he couldn't take me crying, because he came over and hugged me.

"Querida, don't cry..." he said, while kissing my forehead. I turned my head up to his. I was really mad.

"Jesse, how to you expect me not to cry???!!!" I said, "The man I love all of a sudden tells me that he loves me back, but now he's leaving."

He looked really sad

"Susannah, I never meant for it to be this way. I just wanted you to know. I knew it would be hard, but, not this hard. You must know that I do love you, even though I have to leave... You'll be better off"

Oh yeah, I'll be better off depressed.

"How Jesse? How will I be better off?"

~~Jesse's POV~~

I couldn't stand to see her this hurt, knowing that it was me causing it.

"Susannah, I'm keeping you from living."

"No, you're not, you're breaking my heart. Thanks a lot"

"I love you Susannah" then I dematerialized.

I'll stick around for a while, but just to keep an eye on Susannah.

~~Susannah's POV~~

WHY DID HE DO THIS TO ME?

IF HE LOVES ME, WHY CAN'T WE JUST BE TOGETHER?

These were the thoughts running through my mind after he left. He just LEFT! Probably just to go exorcise himself.

Then my alarm went off.

Well, just because Jesse 'dumped' me, doesn't mean I should sit around and mope.

On, second thought, yes it does.

Oh, shit, I've got a test today, a non-make-up-able test.

I got up, and took a fast shower, got dressed and did my hair in record time. I ran downstairs just as Brad was getting ready to yell at me.

"Ready" I said.

I tried to put Jesse out of my mind as we drove, and it worked... until we got to school, and I saw Paul. The sight made my blood run cold, and I started to cry. I don't really know why. Maybe it was the fact that he terrified me, and it was just too much, after what happened with Jesse. He saw me, and came over.

"What's wrong, Simon?"

"Nothing, it's none of your business"

"Why? Oh. It must be about Jesse."

Having Paul say that just made me cry harder.

"Shit, it really is? I'm sorry."

And he did the thing I least expected. He hugged me. He let me just cry.

"Do you want to get out of here?"

Well, not exactly with you, Paul, but what choice do I have?

"Yes, please."

I forgot all about the test, because, when Paul wrapped his muscular arms around me, I felt safe. I know that's weird, but it kinda reminded me of Jesse...

He started to lead me over to his car, his arm still around my shoulder. No one was in the parking lot though, so it was okay. He held the passenger door for me as I got in. Then, he went around, and got in the drivers side, started it up, and said

"Where to, Miss Simon?"

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A/N: Yes, I know, also kinda short, but, where are Suze and Paul gonna go??? Hmm... only I know! Mwahahaha! lol.

I hate cliffies, don't u??

Well, anyways, keep reviewing, and I'll keep writing! Well, I'll at least write until I run out of ideas... well, that won't be for awhile... I don't think... anyway... review, review, review! Thanx! (I'll try to write another chapter today... maybe longer, but, I dunno!)

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