Inevitable
Disclaimer: I don't own Red Eye nor do I own the characters Lisa and Jackson or their parents. They're property of director Wes Craven.
Summary: AU An unexpected tragedy results in the reunion of two bitter enemies as well as an unforgettable journey of hatred, bitterness, forgiveness, change, and love. JxL. Please R & R
Prologue
At the sight of him approaching, I pressed a hand against my chest, feeling the rapid pulsing of my beating heart vibrating against my palm. Although it wasn't unusual for him to sneak out of his house and into my backyard, even on nights when I wasn't plagued by insomnia, it still caught me off guard non-the less. Unexpectedly, fleeting images of the past several weeks flashed through my head, as a breath of wind whistled through my hair, blowing stray, auburn strands across my eyes. I didn't bother to push them away, momentarily entranced by the intensity burning bright in the deeps of his bluish-silver eyes.
Rays of moonlight rained down upon my backyard, tinting the ground with a silvery glow. Aside from the occasional hoot of an owl flying overhead, the gurgling pound flowing underneath the gazebo, and the screeching cricket music, a still and quiet atmosphere filled the air.
Without a word, he entered the gazebo and knelt before me, grasped my hands in his, lightly rubbing their backs and lifting his eyes up to my face. Silently I stared at our joined hands, unable to explain the sudden rush of warmth flooding my body.
"Jackson," I hissed, finally regaining the ability to speak. "W-what are you doing here?"
Without answering, he reached up and began playing with one of my dangling earrings all the while steadily observing me. Slowly, hesitantly, uncertainly, his hand moved to the side of my face, tenderly stroking my cheek. My body trembled as I caught his hand and leaned into the caress. His eyes held mine as his fingers around my neck. My breathing grew horse as he bent his head to the side, leaned forward, and brushed his lips against mine. Wrapping my arms around his neck, my eyes involuntarily closed. Impulsively one of his hands reached out, massaging my hair.
As he slowed the kiss down to a caress, he tucked some of the hair, which loosely hung in front of my face, behind my ear. My eyes fluttered open and I stared up at him, breathing heavily. Absently I touched my lips, still burning with the feel of his. Dilated eyes gazed back at me, a hint of anticipation lingering in their depths.
"Lisa," he whispered huskily. "I love you."
The air whooshed out of my lungs as I started up at him, blinking rapidly. He loved me? He loved me? Swallowing hard, I shifted my gaze towards the heavens. Glancing back, I found his crystalline blue gaze transfixed on mine, waiting for an answer, but what could I say?
Of all the people for me to fall in love with, why did it have to be him? Although my mother once told me you can't help who you fall for, why did it have to be someone who once upon a time tormented me night and day? Squeezing my eyes shut, my mind drifted back in time.
Author's Note: So, what did you think? Interested in seeing more of this story or should I scrap it? This is my first Red Eye fanfiction, so I'm really interested in receiving any feedback. Please R & R. I'd love to hear from you.