AN: Sorry for how long it took me to update. Today is my first day off in almost 2 weeks.
Juliet watched Shawn get ready for the dance out of the corner of her eye. She was putting the finishing touches on her outfit but kept getting distracted by her thoughts. I have to tell him. It can't get worse between us – it's driving me crazy. But he's so pissed at me. Maybe if he'll just let me get it all out it'll be okay- even if I have to tape his mouth shut. But I can't – I'm with Richard - and Chief is going to be here in an hour. The timing is just off – like it always is with us. I just love being with him. Why did we have to do this in the first place? I was so happy when I was in denial. Juliet made up her mind.
"Hey Shawn, I have to call Richard. I'll meet you at the dance."
"Whatever you want."
"Shawn-"
"Don't waste your time with me, when you can be talking to Richard."
Juliet sighed and left.
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"I'm sorry, Richard."
"You think you can just break up with me?"
"Richard, please, don't make this more difficult than it already is."
"I don't think you understand-"
"Richard I can't do this anymore. I-I'm in love with someone else."
"I'm going to kill Spencer! No one cheats on me and gets away with it."
"We didn't-"
The call ended.
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Juliet walked into the dance room and her eyes searched the crowd for Shawn. His eyes instantly fell on her until they made eye contact and he dropped his gaze.
"Shawn-"
"Look, let's just try to be civil and get through this. We'll dance until Chief gets here, then we'll get her go ahead, go outside and dance to try and lure Patricia out. I'll make her confess, chief arrests her. We go home. Then you'll never have to see me again," Shawn muttered apathetically.
"Shawn-"
"I'm going to get us drinks."
"Shawn, please-" she squeezed his hand.
"Juliet, I'm just trying to make it through the evening. Please-"
"I broke up with Richard."
"Good for you," Shawn yelled.
"You-you don't care?" Juliet's voice quavered as she began to cry.
"Why should I?"
"I-I can't believe you. I'm sorry I misread this. I must be – really stupid."
"I would never say you're stupid," Shawn defended with a softer tone.
"It apparently doesn't even matter."
"Jules, WHAT doesn't matter?"
"That- that I'm in love with you Shawn. Are you happy? I've fallen for all of your traps, just like every other girl out there," Juliet cried and began to walk off.
However, she was stopped by Shawn grabbing her hand and pulling her into a deep kiss.
AN: It was another short one, but I hope you like it. The next chapter has some shulesey goodness in it, since it's been awhile since we've had that... :) review please!