A Love That Lasts

Disclaimer:
Fire Katt doesn't own Golden Sun but if she did.... well maybe we shouldn't go there!

---Just a quick note before this chapter, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to post and I'm sorry this is a short chapter. I'm trying to reinspire myself with this story but I'm having a bit of a go at it. Also I'd like to thank everyone who's taken the time to read my story and a special thanks to those who have reviewed! I appreciate every one I get and I hope you all still continue to enjoy my story. Thanks!

Chapter Three: Things Not Meant To Be Seen

As Jenna made her way up the trail to the house she heard a loud giggle. Her brow furrowed slightly as the thought crossed her mind that it could be Issac making Mia laugh. Questions ran through her mind as she considered the surprise involvement of the water adept.

'What if he doesn't care for me that way anymore? Does he love the little water witch?'

Shaking her head to clear it of the bothersome thought she continued up to the door. Knocking lightly she waited for an answer, hearing none she gave a slight shrug and muttered quietly to herself,

"Meh, Issac and I grew up together it's not like it's that big of a deal."

As she spoke the words her hand strayed to the knob and turned it. As she slowly pushed the door open she stood in shock for a moment at the scene playing out before her. In the bed she saw Issac and Mia obviously so involved with each other neither noticed that their love making was being observed. That is not until Jenna spoke up.

With tears streaming in rivulets down her ashen cheeks as she stared Issac in the eye and murmered. "Well I was wondering where I stand with you and I guess this answers my question."

Unable to continue to meet Issac's pained expression she turned and fled the cottage ignoring Issac's call as she sped down the pathway and veered into the forest. Unaware that she was being followed by a tall young man. She splashed through several brooks and continued running until she finally realized she had a stich in her side and lowered herself to sit by a tree. Beyond all thought or care for her own well being she swiftly fell asleep, failing to notice that the man who'd trailed her in her flight from Contigo was now mere feet behind her.

As he drew even to the tree that now made up her pillow he glanced down to see her tear streaked face. Noticing a smear of blood slowly trickling down her temple, he reached a gloved hand down to rub the blood off. Realizing that she must have hit it on a branch at some point his eyes ran up and down her body to see if there was anymore damage. Finding none his eyes returned to her face surprised to see them open and still wet with tears. Not speaking a word he simply leaned towards her and spread his arms. Without hesitation she flung herself into them.

Crying audibly into his shoulder he heard her gasp out between sobs, "Why....why her.....how could.....why!"

Knowing there was no real answer to her questions he simply tightend his grasp on her and buried his nose in her cinnamon treases, sharing her pain and doing his best to relieve some of it. He ran one hand comfortingly up and down her spine as his other hand smoothed her hair soothingly. The pair fell into a comfortable silence just taking satisfaction from holding one another. Neither one noticed the sun had fully sank and it was now quite dark.

Suddenly without warning Jenna looked up at her male companion. Peering into his eyes as hard as she could, given the faint light, she whispered quietly studying his face the whole time. "Why. Why did you come." Losing her nerve she dropped her gaze from his.

Once more he ran his hand through her hair before replying, "Why do you think I followed you?"

"I...I don't know."

"Did you stop to think that maybe I was worried about you? I do love you, you know. I... just may not always show it."

Looking up at his words she whispered his name before hugging him even tighter.....

TBC

I'm sorry guys I really am. I'll try to have the next chapter done within a few days..... Any guesses as to who the guy is?