My little note….I wanted to find a way to fit some of the up-coming episode in a chapter, so I tweaked this one a bit. I know I already used similar dialogue and situations in chapter 10, but this time it will end a little differently(hint, hint, wink, wink). I really love some of Jimmy's lines in 'Cant Hardly Wait' and the pictures look awesome…..I cant hardly wait 'til tomorrow!
GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT
CHAPTER 14: ENDLESS LOVE
"Okay guys, that's it for today…great job. Now your all ready for the dance tomorrow", Ashley stated, grabbing a towel from her bag and wrapping it around her neck. "Hey Ashley…don't forget, we have band practice at four-thirty.…", Spinner reminded her as he left the stage area. Ashley smiled and waived to Spinner as she continued her conversation with Toby. Spinner kissed Darcy goodbye as she left for SS practice.
"Dude, your girlfriend is a great dance teacher", Spinner complimented Jimmy as they passed in the hall. "She'd have to be…to agree to teach you how to dance", Jimmy joked with a huge grin. "Real funny", Spinner smirked. "Your place…in an hour, right?". Jimmy nodded. "Practice over?", Spinner asked, heading for the door.
"Yeah, the girls are doin' so good, I let 'em off early today", Jimmy answered, referring to the undefeated junior girls basketball team he was coaching. "Is Ash still in there", he asked, nodding toward the auditorium. "Last I saw, she was", Spinner nodded as he exited the school.
Jimmy smiled as he wheeled down the hall, he was so proud of Ashley. At first, when Mrs. Hatzilakos asked her to teach couples, who wanted to learn, the proper technique on how to properly slow dance; she didn't want to, because she thought no one would sign up. But when the sign-up sheet came back an there were over twenty couples who wanted to take the class, she agreed.
He quietly opened the door, fully intent on surprising her, but what he saw when he pushed in, surprised him more…. Ashley was dancing in the arms of Sean Cameron. The music was loud enough that they didn't hear Jimmy come in. "Are you sure this is okay Ashley….what about Jimmy?", Sean asked as they swayed to the music. "Don't worry Sean, Jimmy's at basketball practice 'til four", she stated as Sean twirled her and clumsily dipped her back.
Ashley giggled when Sean pulled her back up and held her tight. Jimmy felt sick to his stomach as he watched the interaction, he swallowed the lump in his throat and turned to quickly wheel out. "You've improved so much Sean….Emma's going to be so surprised at the dance", Ashley complimented. "Thanks to you", he replied. Ashley smiled, "Now, it's your turn to lead", she commanded, turning back to dance.
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Ashley sat on the couch, nervously bouncing her leg up and down as she kept glancing at her watch. She heard the doorknob click and jumped up. "Where have you been?", she gasped, walking towards Jimmy. He avoided looking at her as he pulled his gloves off and slid out of his jacket. "Out", he snapped, heading down the hall. Ashley followed closely.
"I was worried", she bit back. "I got here…your van was parked in the garage, your cell phone is on the counter and you, were nowhere to be found. We had band practice at four-thirty, it's almost seven….Spinner had to go to work and Marco had a paper to finish.…"
"Like I said, I went out….needed to clear my head", Jimmy interrupted, finally stopping once he reached the kitchen. "In the freezing cold?", she asked sarcastically, watching the slush and snow drip from his wheels. Jimmy didn't respond, when Ashley sat across from him. "You're like ice", she stated, grabbing his hands. Jimmy hadn't even noticed his hands were so cold… and he flinched at her touch. "I'll make you something warm", Ashley offered, getting up from the table and walking over to the stove.
Jimmy snickered and wheeled into the den. Ashley followed him. "What's wrong with you?", she asked angrily. "Do you even have to ask that?", he asked back. Ashley gave him a confused look. "You come here.…pretend to be all worried and concerned…acting like nothing ever happened", Jimmy continued, his rant just adding to her confusion.
"You gonna have to be more specific, Jimmy", Ashley replied, shaking her head. "C'mon Ash, don't play dumb…I saw you with Sean today", Jimmy yelled. "Sean?", she questioned. "After school?". Jimmy nodded. "Okay?", she asked uncertainly. "We were dancing", she explained, innocently.
"Really? 'Cause it looked like a little more than that", he snapped. "What?", she gasped, as her chest tightened. "It was only a matter of time before you got tired of the gimp, eh Ash?", Jimmy yelled. "How could you even say something like that?", she asked, her voice cracking as tears filled her eyes. "You two were alone, Ash...in each others arms", he stated pleadingly.
"Yeah, because he wanted to learn how to dance, so he could surprise Emma tomorrow", Ashley started to explain. "He wasn't comfortable taking a class so I agreed to tutor him afterward". Jimmy leaned back in his chair and listened to what Ashley was saying. "I-I…", he stuttered before Ashley interrupted him. "Forget it Jimmy….just forget it", she cried, grabbing her coat and purse and running from the room.
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Ashley avoided Jimmy the next day, which wasn't that hard considering she was head of the dance committee and all the students in the dance committee were excused from their sixth, seventh and eighth period classes, to decorate the gym for the Valentine's day dance.
After school, she went back to Jimmy's house... sat on his couch and waited for him, once again. "Hey, you're here", he greeted as he came through the door. Ashley gave a half grin and held up the spare key he had given her. "Our band is still playing at the dance tonight…right?", she asked, shrugging her shoulders a bit. Jimmy nodded. "Spin and Marco already left with the equipment, to set up at school", she added quietly.
"Okay", Jimmy replied, heading for the elevator. "What's that?", Ashley inquired about the small white bag on Jimmy's lap. "Nothing", he mumbled back. "Jimmy?", she persisted. Jimmy took in a deep breath. "It's just a prescription Ash", he answered uncomfortably. "But you just picked your meds up last week", she stated. "Are you sick?", she asked concernedly, snatching up the white bag before Jimmy could.
Ashley sighed heavily. "If this is about yesterday, Jimmy….because...", she started to say, after reading the medication description. Jimmy looked down and rubbed his temple as Ashley continued. "...that was just some stupid misunderstanding…I don't want you to feel pressured…"
"How am I supposed to feel Ash?", he asked, his voice full of frustration. "I cant walk, I cant run, I cant dance with you….I cant even make love to you, without a stupid pill…and even that might not work", Jimmy added quietly. "Jimmy", Ashley called, kneeling down to his level and taking hold of his hands. "There are a lotta ways to make love", she said suggestively.
"I know, it's just.…I don't want to be a virgin for the rest of my life, Ash", Jimmy replied biting his lower lip. Ashley nodded knowingly. "And I want it to be with you", he revealed and she smiled slightly. "What happened yesterday just made me realize that I need to face this sooner or later….and if I wait too long, I could lose you".
"Jimmy, you will never, ever lose me", Ashley replied quickly, kissing his cheek. Jimmy smiled and nodded, Ashley smiled back. "Listen, about yesterday….", she said apologetically. "I'm sorry for going all drama queen on you". Jimmy laughed, "Yeah, you did kinda remind me of Paige."
Ashley frowned. "Well, you reminded me of a jealous Craig", she said jokingly. Jimmy gave her a look of mock hurt, but started to relax a bit. "Now, go upstairs and change", she ordered sweetly. "We don't wanna be late for the dance."
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Ashley glanced over at Jimmy, who was starring at her as she sang...he had been doing that all night. There was something different about the way he was looking at her, Marco and Spinner noticed it too and smiled at one another. Embarrassed, she blushed and smiled, Jimmy did the same.
Ashley walked up to Jimmy at the refreshment table after their last set, the DJ had taken over the music for the night. "How 'bout a dance?", she asked. "Dance?", Jimmy asked sarcastically, looking down at his chair.
"Yes, a dance, with your girlfriend", Ashley replied confidently. "You manuver that thing pretty well", she added, leading him to the dance floor. Jimmy looked up at her nervously. "Ash?", he whispered as she sat on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck. "So, you may not be able to walk or run, but there are still a lot of things you can do", she whispered into his ear, before kissing him on the lips.
Ashley came back to Jimmy's house after the dance, helping the guys set the band equipment back up in the den. "Finally alone", Jimmy chuckled as he closed the door behind Spinner and Marco. "You don't have to go now, do you?", he asked with a slight pout, when he saw she still had her coat on.
"I guess I could stay a little longer", she replied suggestively, slipping out of her long dress coat. "My parents are out of town this weekend...that wedding in Vancouver", he reminded, pulling Ashley onto his lap and kissing her. "Well, in that case, I can stay a lot longer", she whispered playfully, nodding to the stairs...figuring Jimmy would be more comfortable in his own bed. He nodded back.
They kissed the whole ride up, only breaking away when they reached his bedroom. "I-I need to get ready", Jimmy stuttered shyly as Ashley rose from his lap. "Okay", she answered, nodding slightly and smiling, sencing his nervousness.
Jimmy, self-consciously, came out of the bathroom, dressed in only a pair of boxer shorts, to find Ashley sitting on his bed, clad in a lacey slip. "Wow, I thought that dress looked beautiful on you...but this...", he stated, letting out a nervous breath.
Ashley climbed under the covers, scooting over to make room for Jimmy. She laid her head on the pillow next to his. "The directions said it should only take about a hour and I took it...", Jimmy explain quietly but stopped when Ashley held up her hand. "Shh...one step at a time", she whispered, kissing his lips.
For this being his first time, Ashley was amazed at how perfectly he knew every inch of her body. He was gentle, yet assertive...Ashley became lost in the moment, nestling close to him. She looked into Jimmy's eyes. "Are you ready?", he whispered. "Yeah", Ashley nodded and smiled, "...and so are you".
Jimmy blushed and looked away, embarrassed. Ashley turned his face toward hers and rubbed his cheek. "I love you Jimmy", she whispered onto his lips as she placed her leg over his hips.(enter your own scene here)
Ashley cuddled close to Jimmy, her long hair casscading over his bare chest. "So that was...", Jimmy started, trying to think of the right words. "Wonderful", Ashley finished for him. "Really?", he asked cautiously. Ashley propped up on her elbows and chuckled. "Okay, it was a little awkward, especially in the beginning...but we'll figure it out", she reassured him, with a soft kiss.
"I just wish I would've waited...for you", she added, becoming serious. Jimmy lovingly brushed her hair back with his hand. "My first time was in a strage hotel room...with Craig, who was in a manic state at the time...the day before my Dad's wedding. Not exactly the perfect scene from some romace novel", Ashley continued, letting out a nervous laugh. "And this was?", Jimmy smirked. Ashley nodded and bit her bottom lip. "Yeah, this was", she answered, laying her head back on his chest. "Happy Valentine's day, Jimmy".
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Another note...Yeah, they finally go all the way(well at least in my story they do...we'll have to wait until tomorrow to see what happens in the show). I'm not at all sure if a prescription would take care of Jimmy's 'problem', so for the sake of the story...let's say it does.
Samitiny...my only reviewer for chapter 13...thank you so much for sticking by my story. I'm so glad you're enjoying it.
Disclaimer...Degrassi is not mine and neither is 'Endless Love', that belongs to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.