Across the Times
By: Nightingale
Rating: PG13
It wasn't long before Jack had weaved his way through the sleeping newsies and entered the kitchen behind her. She could feel his gaze on her as if he was actually touching the curves of her waist.
When she turned he was leaning against the wall with his eyes narrowed assessing each movement she made.
"You're watching me" she stated a bit uncomfortable
"I like watching you. You handle everything so well. I don't know what would have happened without you here. You're so well worth the notice Gin."
She brought him the cup of coffee and turned hoping he didn't see the slight blush at her cheeks.
"I'm constantly amazed at your beauty" and he shook his head"No beauty isn't the right word"
His gaze made her turn and he claimed her eyes with his.
"I don't know the words to describe what I see when I look at you. You're lovelier and more kind than any girl I've ever known." He continued
"That's the nicest thing"
"I mean every word of it. I don't know what's wrong with me. Ever since you walked in the door you grabbed my attention and pulled at me."
For a brief moment the fact of the reality of this situation went through Gin's mind but she pushed it aside. She'd never wanted any guy as much as this one and how ironic was it that it was the one guy she couldn't have.
Jack moved from the wall and walked to her setting the cup on the counter. There were still spots of blood on her shirt and her hair was a mess but she looked more attractive than Sarah ever did to him. He couldn't help but notice her restraint of her emotions as he pulled her into his arms. Gin tensed up for a few seconds before her body gave in and she melted into his arms. They stood there neither one daring to move.
"I could stand like this forever." He breathed into her hair
"I can stand with the weight of the world on my shoulders. I can fight with the toughest of the boys. I can laugh in the face of all my insecurities. Anytime, anywhere, anything I'm strong enough, but when your holding me like this I'm carelessly lost in your touch. I'm completely defenseless. Jack it's almost too much. I'm helplessly hopelessly recklessly falling in love."
"What's so wrong with that"
Gin longed to tell him everything. Instead she pulled away from him as the tears began to fill her eyes.
"Gin.wait" he called Gin turned and left the kitchen going back into the hall where Sage saw the look on her face.
He pulled her aside.
"What are you doing" Sage demanded
"I don't know…you're right I should go back to him." She muttered turning to go back
Sage grabbed her shoulders stopping her and stared into her eyes commanding her full attention.
"You know what you will do if"
"So let consequence do what it will with us. I don't care. Let the stars stand as witness to it all. Were he to say the word tonight I would follow him anywhere. I just can't pretend anymore I'm just starting to fall."
"Fall"
"I'm helplessly hopelessly recklessly falling in love, Sage."
"Reckless isn't the word for it."
"I am not afraid. I am not afraid cause when he's holding me like that and I'm carelessly lost in his touch"
"Gin...not with him" Sage pleaded
"I can't help that"
"You know as well as I what is suppose to happen to Jack Kelly during this territory war."
Gin closed her eyes.
"Yes" she whispered
"You know that that is what is to happen and you falling in love with him will only hurt you."
A tear slid down her cheek as she thought back on the history lesson she had received before the trip. She knew what the true fate of Jack Kelly was and whether or not she would let that happen was undecided.
She looked over Sage's shoulder and saw Jack in the doorway of the kitchen. Sage noticed the change of emotion in her eyes and turned to see Kelly there.
"You can't change history Gin." He stated before releasing her
Gin gave one last glance to Jack before going upstairs to check on Race.