A/N: Well, start expecting less frequent updates, because school starts soon. So I'll actually have to do something other than write fanfics. Sorry. I know, you're all devastated and want to crawl into the fetal position and cry. But never fear, I'll try to update on Fridays, (not every Friday; a girl has to have some sort of social life).
Anyway, enjoy and keep reviewing-Lauren
:Chapter 9:
"WHAT ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH IS GOING ON HERE!" Sister Ernestine shrieked from a few feet away.
Susannah and I quickly pulled apart, albeit reluctantly. We stood there waiting for the reaming of a lifetime, and blushing furiously.
"You two follow me" Sister Ernestine yelped, and ushered us up the path towards the rectory and school.
I looked over at Susannah and noticed how adorable she is when she blushes. She looked over at me and smiled a secret, sly smile just for me.
A few minutes later Susannah and I were sitting outside of Father Dominic's office as Sister Ernestine ranted about the 'position' she'd caught us in.
"I'm sorry" I mumbled to Susannah, but quickly regretted it, because the secretary shot me a sharp glance.
"For what?" she mentally asked, looking confused; yet still absolutely adorable.
"For getting us in trouble. It's only your second day here, and already I got you in major trouble. I'm sorry" I explained.
"Jesse, I was a very willing participant, so don't blame yourself. Besides, me and Father D. understand each other, I'll just tell him-"
"You and Father Dominic are close?" I asked.
"Yeah, he's mediator too. We met when I first came here, and we've been communicating ever since" she answered.
"You're a mediator?" I questioned anxiously.
"Yes, didn't we establish that yesterday after the mind-to-mind talking thing?" she replied, sounding slightly amused.
"That's a mediator ability?"
"Yeah, but it's pretty rare. I've only known one other person who could do it, and I always thought it was because of our…" she trailed off, looking down.
"Querida, what's wrong?" I asked, lifting her chin up gently.
"It's nothing, I just…I don't really wanna talk about it" she said.
I smiled at her and reached over to cup her face in my hand.
"So, what were you doing with Gus today?" I asked cautiously.
She smirked a little and then replied, "Oh, nothing just getting to know each other. He's really sweet when you get him to open up."
"He opened up to you?"
"Yeah we talked about school and friends and stuff. He's very poetic, for a jock" she answered.
"So, I heard he's giving you a ride home" I said, trying not to sound jealous.
"Yeah, well since you were avoiding I had to find some transportation, and he kindly offered. Why?" she asked.
"Oh, I just…we have to do our U.S. History homework together and I just thought…" I trailed off, blushing again.
"You thought what? That you would give me a ride home and stay to do homework again. Because you know, I only let nice people who are sweet come over."
"I…I can be sweet."
She smiled at me and leaned in close to me, making me shiver at the feel of her breath on my neck. "I know, but today you weren't" she said before pulling away and pouting at me.
"But I could try and make it up to you" I replied grinning playfully.
"I don't know, that's a pretty big mistake to correct, and I'm not that easy to please."
"I'm sure I can think of something" I sighed, and gave her a smile.
Suddenly Sister Ernestine burst through Father Dominic's office and huffed out of the main office all together. I glanced over at Susannah and saw that she was holding in laughter. A few moments later Father Dominic appeared in his doorway, and ushered us into his office. I helped Susannah into her chair before sitting down myself, and grabbing Susannah's hand. She smiled at me and gave my hand a reassuring squeeze, before turning to Father Dominic.
"Now, I'm glad I finally have the both of you in here, but under these circumstances, I am slightly disappointed. Now, can you two explain to me exactly what was going on, because Sister Ernestine must have been mistaken? She said you two looked as if you were kissing" he chuckled as if it were so farfetched even he couldn't believe it.
"Father D. we weren't kissing" Susannah said, and then added to me, "not yet anyway."
I laughed at little, but noticed the face Father Dominic made at me, so I tried to play it off as a cough.
"Then what exactly was happening in the graveyard?" Father Dominic asked sternly.
"Susannah and I were…discussing a new ability. Only, Susannah stumbled on a rock, and I merely prevented her from falling onto the stone path" I quickly lied.
Susannah shot me a warning glance, but then nodded her head in agreement. Father Dominic seemed pleased with this answer, so he relaxed and sighed, "Well, splendid. Now that we've got that matter taken care of we can discuss the obvious coincidence here."
"Umm…Father D. we kind of wanted to talk to you about something first" Susannah mumbled.
"Alright, what about?" he asked cheerfully.
"Uhh Padre, Susannah is…she's my Querida" I sheepishly answered.
"Green and radiant, like two sparkling emeralds" he whispered, using my exact words to describe Susannah's eyes. "Oh my…are you quite certain?" he asked looking slightly happy. As if he knew something Susannah and I didn't.
"Yes, I'm positive" I replied smiling at Susannah.
"Excellent!" he exclaimed. "Well, this changes things, but now things are going to be easier. How did you two discover this?"
"I…the dreams. I received the memories of another person. Only this person, is me, I think" I responded.
"Awh, yes. I knew they would figure out a way. Well, we have much to go over, but now isn't the time. I want both of you here early tomorrow morning. At least half an hour before first period. I'll have you both dismissed from classes, and I'll explain everything" he said, still looking happy.
"But, Father D. who figured what out? This is kind of important, I mean, we think that something totally Twilight Zone is going on here" Susannah replied, in a commanding tone.
"Susannah, don't worry. You and Jesse are going to be fine, but I must advise you both…steer clear of Paul Slater. If he somehow figures out that you two know something, he'll start prying and maybe even get his memories back as well. That would completely ruin everything, so stay away from him. Now, Susannah I realize you two dated, but did anything happen between you two?"
"How did you know that? And what kind of anything? Like, did we get physical?" she questioned.
I felt jealousy and anger inside of me rising, but Susannah squeezed my hand and gave me a warm smile. I calmed down a little, but just thinking of what that hijo de puta had done to mi Querida made me sick. I honestly felt my stomach churn, and as if the sandwich I'd eaten for lunch might come back up.
"Susannah! I didn't mean…well, in sense, but not so bluntly. And I have my ways of gathering information" he blurted.
"Oh, well…he tried, but nothing happened. Well, okay some things happened, but I wasn't into it so I kneed him and left. And we didn't date, we went out once."
"Well, did you two kiss?" Father Dominic asked interested.
"Like on the mouth? No, I wouldn't let him, so he went for my…never mind. I'm done talking now" she squeaked.
Suddenly my stomach stopped churning and instead the normal butterflies I have whenever Susannah is near me reappeared.
"Well that's a relief. If you two would have kissed, he might have gotten back his memories, and then he could manipulate your mind, so that your memories don't include those of Jesse or the horrible things he, himself has done to the both of you" Father Dominic sighed.
"Well, what would happen if Jesse and I were to kiss?" she asked, blushing slightly.
"Err-I suppose all your memories could be restored. But I think it best that we wait until I can make a few calls and check on a couple of things first."
"Father, what exactly is happening?" I questioned.
"Jesse, Susannah, this is an alternate life…Paul Slater created it, because in your other lives Susannah chooses you, instead of Paul. You see, this time the odds are in your favor, I'm sure much to Paul's chagrin. This time Paul doesn't remember any of his past knowledge. You two, or the other Susannah and Jesse, swore to foil his plan and even went so far as to make sure I was sent back here to help the both of you. Only, I was not to interfere unless somehow either one of you remembered. Now, I'll begin work on making sure we have everything we need for tomorrow, but Susannah I want you to teach Jesse everything you know about shifting. I'll excuse you both from the remainder of your classes, and take care of your homework. I want you two to focus on sharing your knowledge. Jesse, tell Susannah everything; the dreams, all of them, your newly found memories, and any other information you think might help.
"Together you two will most definitely defeat Mr. Slater, but Jesse must learn the extent of his mediator abilities, or shifter abilities really" Father Dominic explained excitedly.
"So…wait…Susannah and I are shifters? And, Paul Slater created this kind of alternate universe, so he could finally be with Susannah?" I asked, baffled.
"Yes and yes. Now go, you both have much to learn in very little time. And remember tomorrow be here at around 7:15." Father Dominic said as he shooed us out of office.
As Susannah and I walked out of the main office building and towards the student parking lot, I wondered what she had to teach me. "Hey Jesse, seeing as how we have all day to go over shifting stuff, and dream stuff, maybe we could just try…I mean, I know Father D. said not to, but the temptation is killing me, and-"
Susannah stopped talking right then because I interrupted her, well really I kissed her, but interrupted, kissed, same thing.
This time my mind didn't flash any mental images, because nothing could top the feel of Susannah's lips on mine. We staggered over, never unlocking our lips, to my car. We kissed for what seemed an eternity, but at the same time like it wasn't enough. When we finally did separate to catch our breath, Susannah looked at me with something I couldn't quite recognize in her eyes. We both smiled at each other as Susannah rested her forehead against mine, and just existed together. After a few minutes I broke the silence; "Susannah, did it work?"
"Jesse" she cooed, before bringing her lips unto my own.
'I'll take that as a 'yes.'