Title: The Love Disaster

Author: thequietgenius

Genre: Humor/Romance

Rating: K+

Summary: Keira plots revenge on Ashelin by concocting a potion to make Jak fall for her. What happens when it backfires? Now not only Jak, but Torn is infatuated with her too. Will this obstacle stray her judgment? JxKxT R&R

Disclaimer: The Jak Trilogy is owned by Naughty Dog, not me.

Chapter 7

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Torn and Keira's "date" was blessed with good weather. It was a nice break from the constant rain that had befallen Haven the preceding week. The sun was out shining as brightly as ever and a pleasant breeze swept the city. Perhaps this was a good omen for the two young, heartbroken elves. However, it may have only been coincidental. For their meeting wouldn't go exactly as planned…

The tattooed wonder was now approaching the mechanic's apartment with a bouquet. What compelled him to buy the fragrant flowers? He himself wasn't sure. He did find himself somewhat uncomfortable and bashful. This was quite unlike him. Though, he couldn't deny the fact that he felt the same way before…when he asked the governess out two years ago.

Torn shook his head. Ashelin was the last person he wanting to think about. They were over; even before they became an item. He wasn't even certain why he had asked Keira out. Was it because he wanted another chance at love? Or maybe he wanted to get back at the baroness for dumping him. Would she even have cared? Now that she was with the blonde hero.

Twenty minutes later he began tapping his foot impatiently. What in the world could be taking her so long? Torn was slightly worried that he had come too late. Since, he decided at the last minute to buy her the flowers. However, he could hear rustling and cursing from within the door. Little did he know Keira was putting the finishing touches on her potion.

"Darn it! What was it again? Oh yeah...let the one who drinks this wine, shower me with love divine. Sweet love potion number nine, make his love forever mine!" She chanted, bringing the pot to a boil. After a few minutes she turned off the heat and left the mixture out to cool.

Dear god…I can't believe I'm actually doing this. I feel so ridiculous and excited at the same time! Keira thought in disbelief. Lastly, she blew out all 9 candles in the room and trashed them. Then she poured the concoction into a separate container and placed it in the back of the fridge. I don't want anyone knowing what I'm up to. Especially daddy…

The FG commander was beginning to get pissed. He had been waiting almost half an hour now and the mechanic still hadn't come out. Why the heck am I still waiting? A sane person would've left by now. I swear, if she doesn't come out in the next 30 seconds—

Torn was cut off when the door finally opened. Keira swung open the door and bumped into him. A surprised expression spread through her features.

"Were you waiting here the whole time? I mean—I'm sorry I took too long. I just had something to take care…" She abruptly stopped when she took in Torn's outfit. He wore a black tuxedo holding a bouquet of beautiful flowers in his grasp. On the other hand, Keira wore a simple lime-green tank top and jean Capri's. She blushed in embarrassment at the difference in dress types.

Oh no, I should've worn something more formal, but I didn't think he would dress THAT good. Now he's going to think I'm a freak…

Torn was also thinking along the lines of that, except it was the opposite.

I knew I should've worn something more casual. What type of lunatic wears a tuxedo to an ordinary date—even if it is the first? Apparently me…

Unintentionally, they turned their gazes from the floor to meet each others eyes. The aqua haired girl blushed and turned away shyly. Torn merely blinked and scratched the back of his head. "Well, we should get going now, huh?" Keira finally said, after a few moments of uncomfortable silence. He nodded and they left for the new café close to the location of the abandoned KG headquarters.

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The outdoor coffee shop was rather crowded at the time they arrived. It was 4:00 PM in the afternoon and bustling with customers and busy waitresses. There were only two booths left that were across from each other. The two elves took a seat at the more shaded of the pair, carrying an umbrella.

"May I take your order?" A flushed waiter asked.

Keira wasn't very hungry because of her timidity and uneasiness around the FG commander. So she decided to order light. Besides, the poor server looked beat.

"Just some coffee and biscotti biscuits if you have them."

"Black or—?"

"Two decafs with milk and sugar," Torn interrupted.

The mechanic was surprised at this. She thought a guy of his demanding title and stern nature would be the black caffeinated type.

Ugh…I hate decaf. There's no point of having coffee if it's not caffeinated. I only ordered it for Keira's sake. She's usually so bubbly and cheerful. I assumed she would like it sweetened.

Seeing the two opposites together was rather amusing. A hardened, seemingly unsympathetic man with an innocent, teenage girl who was smiling sweetly. The latter of the pair kept glancing thoughtfully at the motionless former who was scanning through a menu. Behind the carte du jour, his stoic expression held a bit of edginess. As if he wished to bolt any second. Then again, wouldn't anybody if they were in his shoes err—boots? The FG leader possessed many skills from planning to barking orders. However, in the field of dating, he knew little to nothing.

Soon after, the waiter returned with their order. Torn sipped the drink gingerly from the sugariness of the coffee. While Keira dipped biscuits in hers and ate them in silence. For some reason something didn't seem right. And the mechanic had a bad feeling about this. She decided to start a conversation to lighten the atmosphere.

"Lovely weather today, isn't it?" The mechanic looked inquiringly at the stern commander.

"I suppose." He replied bluntly.

"The coffee's a bit too sweet though. Maybe you should've ordered black."

"I thought you liked decaf."

"The sweetness is from the sugar not the caffeine level. A 'pick me up' would've been nice."

"You should've said."

This is getting us nowhere, Keira thought. He has the personality of a rock. Things aren't going as planned…

Suddenly, a flash of blonde caught her eye. The movement of everyone in the café ceased temporarily. The object got closer and closer and—Oh no…It couldn't be who I think it is. The mechanic began to gnaw at her fingernails in apprehension as the person of her concern advanced toward their table unintentionally.

Torn noticed the sudden change of behavior in the aqua-haired girl. Her attention seemed to be focused on someone who just entered the shop. His eyes instantly narrowed as soon as he found out who he was. It was none other than the blonde renegade: Jak.

A/N: Cliffhanger! Ugh, you guys must hate me now! XD Anyway, next chapter will be the second part of Torn and Keira's date. Perhaps even a bit of the engagement party too.