LOOK! LOOK! I'M ACTUALLY UPDATING!!!!! Someone really needs to call the reporters. Jokes. I think.
In my defense I've had the buisiest time ever. I've had many projects to give in, sing rehearsals and concert, a drama preformance and rehersals, my BIRTHDAY on the 1st Dec and the party the other week along with getting ready for Chritmas. I've also been working on some one shots and some tiny stories as well as my longer series The Resistance.
Also I want to take a moment to thank you awesome reviewers out there who actually review every chapter and give me your thoughts. I'll send Chris around to thank you later ;)
Jenna twirled the engagement ring as she stared at it. Finally, she reached behind her and unlocked her necklace and threaded the ring through it. She put the necklace back on and slipped it beneath her shirt.
"Hey."
Jenna turned and saw Melinda walking towards her. The younger girl sat on the bench and they both looked out at the lake.
"So, what are you thinking about this time?" Mel finally asked.
"I was thinking," she paused, "I was thinking that I need to get away from San Francisco for a while. Just to escape for a bit."
"Well I can't really help you with that." Melinda joked. "But, I can make you feel better."
"Really? How?" Jenna laughed.
"Come out. Come with me to P3. Have a laugh." Mel told her.
"I don't think so. I think I'm swearing off guys for a while."
"So? Don't go out with a guy, go out with me. Just be a normal 22 year old."
"I don't think I can. Not yet." she offered her a smile which was returned.
"Well, whenever you are, call me."
"Thanks Mel."
"It's okay." Melinda looked down at her watch. "I better get going, I've gotta get to class if I want the internship."
"Thanks Mel, you are a really good friend."
"It's fine." Mel brought her into a small hug. "See ya, and stop moping."
"I'm not mop-," Mel sent her a pointed look as she stood, "okay, I am moping. I'll stop. Promise."
"Good." Mel lifted her backpack off the floor and slung it on one shoulder and started jogging off.
"Damn knowing Halliwells." Jenna muttered, shaking her head, hiding a smile.
Phoebe walked into the guest bedroom and saw Jenna. She knocked on the open door.
"Knock, knock."
Jenna looked up from the book she was reading and sat up into a cross legged position on the bed.
"Come in." Jenna patted the mattress and soon Phoebe was sitting in the same position opposite her.
"So what's up?" Phoebe asked.
"Nothing." She paused before sighing. "I think I want to get out of San Francisco."
"What?"
"I need to get away from the memories. I need to piece my life together."
"You have nowhere to go and you don't have money."
"I know, that's the problem." Jenna replied.
"I guess you'll think of something."
Jenna frowned and tilted her head. "Why are you not persuading me not to go?"
"Because, you're my friend and even I can see you need to get away." Phoebe replied with a tired smile.
"I love you, Pheebs."
Phoebe embraced her. "Love you too…sis."
A ringing cut through the hug and Phoebe reached across Jenna to get the phone on the table next to the bed. "Hello. Of course." Phoebe held out the phone to Jenna. "It's for you."
"Hello." Jenna said into the phone.
"Hey, it's Mel."
"What are you calling me for?" Jenna asked confused.
"I may have found a solution to you getting away for a while."
"How?"
"Well I told you about the internship at the restruant in New York. Well, I got it!" Mel squealed.
"Congratulations but how does that help me?"
"Well, I kinda need a roomate to pay the rent and as Phoebe made you those records, I thought you couldl get a job up there. It's only for 6 months. What d'you say?"
"Yes." Jenna smiled.
"Great. I've got to leave next week so I'll talk to you soon."
"Bye." Jenna hung up then looked at the phone in shock.
"What did Melinda want?" Phoebe asked.
"She gave me a way out." Jenna told her.
Chris ran a hand through his hair as he turned another page of the book. He rolled his shoulders to get the stiffness out of them and his cell phone dropped on to the attic floor with a thud.
He bent to pick it up but froze as something came to him.
"Chris, give it back." Jenna pouted as she tried to reach her cell phone which he held up high above her head.
"Erm, let me thing about it." Chris put his other hand on his chin and tapped it before looking down at Jenna. "Don't think so."
"Not fair." Jenna stood on her tiptoes and kissed him. As his hands floated down, she suddenly pulled away then held up a hand revealing her phone. "I win."
"What the hell?" he shook his head.
"What's the matter?" Piper asked as she came in.
"Nothing. Just nothing." Chris replied as he ran a hand down his face.
"What you doing?" Paige walked into Jenna's room a few days later, to see the girl packing.
"Packing what little I have to take to New York." Jenna smiled.
"I don't think you're doing the right thing." Paige told her.
"What do you mean Paige?" Jenna replied picking up another shirt and shoving it more roughly into the duffel bag.
"I mean you shouldn't be leaving." Paige took a few cautious steps into the room.
"I'm moving on with my life." Jenna reminded her.
"Or are you just bottling it all up?" Paige shot back.
Jenna through down the shirt she was packing and turned to face Paige, anger taking over.
"I am trying to move on. What the hell do you want me to do?! Stay here? I will go mad! I can't stay here with you because I would see him every other day and right now I can not deal with that!"
"Look Jenna, I know how hard it is but you need to just let it all out." She took Jenna's hands in hers.
"Paige, I know you are trying to help, but I just need to do this and maybe I can get on with my life and rebuild it. I just can't do that around him. Not now." Jenna shrugged and turned and began packing again.
Paige sighed and just when Jenna hoped she had left, she felt a hand on her shoulder. "You know you have people who love you and want to help you here. Don't forget that."
The hand on her shoulder disappeared into orbs and Jenna turned and slid down the bed headboard, heads resting on her knees.
"Look after yourself." Piper told her daughter before kissing her cheek.
"Mum, I'll be fine. I've got Jenna to keep me safe."
Piper looked over at the other girl. "Keep each other safe. Now where's my hug?"
Jenna smiled as she brought her into an embrace.
"I'll miss you Jenna. I know we haven't talked much here in the future but I still love you."
"Love you too Piper."
They pulled back and Jenna moved on to Paige while Mel went to Phoebe.
"You sure you want this?" Paige asked.
Jenna nodded. "I need to move on. This is a way."
"Well I'll see you in six months then." They hugged each other.
"Go on, the middle one is getting impatient." Paige smiled.
"Hey!" Phoebe protested. Jenna laughed and switched sisters with Melinda.
"So, I guess this is goodbye then." Jenna said looking at the woman she had grown the closest to out of all three sisters.
"Not goodbye, a see you soon." Phoebe smiled with a tear in her eye as she embraced her young friend.
"You've seen too much in someone so young. Enjoy yourself."
Jenna pulled back and nodded. "Don't forget. I'll be back. Before you know it."
"You ready?" Melinda asked.
"Yeah." Jenna nodded.
"See you guys soon." Melinda said as they walked backwards.
They continued walking but Jenna stopped, Melinda a few steps in front of her. Jenna looked at the exit longingly before sighing waving at the Charmed Ones and walking into a new part of her life…
No that is not the end though it seems like it. Next chapter is going to be one I've never done before, a completely Chris centered chapter so hopefully writing about that very hot guy will make me get it out quicker. Hopefully before Christmas.
On Friday I'm going to see 'Twilight' the film so if you've seen it, tell me if you like it or if you haven't, will you see it?