Disclaimer: I do not own the Xena and Hercules gangs, Gods, etc.
Warning: This story takes place in our time period and in ancient Greece... It's a bit confusing but you'll soon see what I mean. I've made it pretty obvious who the characters are but if you get stuck on one that you can't figure out don't be afraid to ask. There is also no subtext. This is my first Xena fic so please let me know what you think.
CHAPTER 4
"Penny for your thoughts?", Elle asked Lena noticing that she was daydreaming.
"Hmm... my thoughts aren't even worth pennies", Lena looked back and smiled.
Elle put a comforting hand on Lena's shoulder. "Lena, what's up?",she askedlooking at her best friend worriedly.
Lena looked up at her friend and smiled, "You can read me like a book can't you?"
"Yeah I'm supposed to, that's how best friends are!", Elle replied and smiled.
"No kidding,", Lena laughed.
"Is this about Hunter?", Elle asked curiously, motioning to a big toned guy with honey colored hair.
"No... me and Hunter are a thing of the past. He's more like um... my big brother", Lena replied lying.
"Let me get this straight, you and the big guy dated for 2 years, you were one of Athenian High's best couples... and now he's like a big brother to you!... Ewww!", Elle replied repulsed.
Lena laughed. "Elle we both knew it didn't feel right", Lena said looking down. 'Or at least I thought so',shethought.
"Everything just doesn't fit... at least not now anyway, maybe someday down the road we'll reconsider. Besides I think he's got Serena to keep him company now", Lena said quietly, motioning to where a pretty girl with long dark hair was laughing and flirting with Hunter.
Lena looked down a bit hurt but pulled herself together and told herself that was the way it should be... it had to be.
She honestly did love Hunter but like Aaron was bad for her she was bad for Hunter. Lena came from the wrong side of the tracks and Hunter needed someone who would give out a good impression... incase he ever became president, which in Hunters case would probably happen.
She had to leave Hunter not just because it would be better for him but because somehow she felt like she didn't deserve his love.
"Lena, it's time to go to lunch", Elle said pulling Lena out of her thoughts.
Lena looked up only to see Hunter smiling at her. She struggled hard to put up a big smile, what she produced however was much smaller.
'Oh well', she thought, 'It will have to do.' They looked at each other for a while until Lena could handle no more of it.
"I can't deal with all of this now!", she whispered to herself.
"Lena are you coming!", Elle asked impatiently wanting to get to lunch.
"Yeah... yeah I'm coming", replied Lena gratefully. She quickly waved bye to Hunter and followed her hungry friend.