This chapter is dedicated to Sarah and KCB, love you girls. And a shout out to Mela even though she may want to kill me after reading it. I am sorry girl.

Chapter 8 Love is Enough?

Brenda headed into her Friday romantic poetry class. She looked around for Dylan and saw him sitting in the middle desk he had chosen for himself a few days before. After his blow out the night before he never made it back to the hotel. She slowly approached the desk beside him and slid in. She looked over at him as he looked at her back.

"You didn't come home last night, where did you stay?" Brenda said quietly.

"The apartment."

Brenda looked away from him staring at her desk, "Dylan…." As Brenda was about to continue the professor made his way into the classroom.

"Welcome ladies and gentlemen and welcome back to romantic poetry. I hope you all read the assignment." The Professor started to read.

I ne'er was struck before that hour
With love so sudden and so sweet.
Her face it bloomed like a sweet flower
And stole my heart away complete.

My face turned pale, a deadly pale.
My legs refused to walk away,
And when she looked what could I ail
My life and all seemed turned to clay.

And then my blood rushed to my face
And took my eyesight quite away.
The trees and bushes round the place
Seemed midnight at noonday.

I could not see a single thing,
Words from my eyes did start.
They spoke as chords do from the string,
And blood burnt round my heart.

Are flowers the winter's choice
Is love's bed always snow
She seemed to hear my silent voice
Not love appeals to know.

I never saw so sweet a face
As that I stood before.
My heart has left its dwelling place
And can return no more.

"What do you think John Clare is saying in this poem titled First Love?" Professor White asked the class.

He looked around the room, "Anyone?"

"Well obviously it's about his first love; it's someone that has touched him with first glance. Someone who's changed his life, made him who he wants to be, she may not even know yet, and after meeting her, he can't return to the person he was before, nothing will ever be the same." Dylan looked at Brenda. She slowly returned the stare.

"Good, Mr. McKay, exactly right. Now on to William Morris, I had you guys read the poem Love is Enough,

Love is enough: though the world be a-waning,
And the woods have no voice but the voice of complaining,
Though the skies be too dark for dim eyes to discover
The gold-cups and daisies fair blooming thereunder,
Though the hills be held shadows, and the sea a dark wonder,
And this day draw a veil over all deeds passed over,
Yet their hands shall not tremble, their feet shall not falter:
The void shall not weary, the fear shall not alter
These lips and these eyes of the loved and the lover

"Mr. McKay, what do you think about this one?"

"Well, I think he's trying to explain to his lover that anything is possible, things may get hard but if they love each other they can get through it. I think he knows her better than anyone. Knows when something isn't like her, or when something is bugging her." Dylan's tone changed, "Just because stuff is a big deal and life changing doesn't mean she shouldn't talk about it, seek support. He loves her with his whole heart and wants to go through life with her, together. Like he said love is enough and he doesn't know why she won't let him in." Dylan looked down. Brenda closed her eyes and looked at the desk.

"Well Mr. McKay, you may be reading a little too much into it but the some of the points you covered are accurate, the man in the poem is explaining that no matter what's going on around them, they have each other. And yes love is enough to take them down certain roads" Professor White smiled at Dylan, "Good job."

Brenda finally looked over at him; she felt his stare the entire time. They looked into each others eyes, as each one tried to pull the thoughts from each others heads. The rest of the class went pretty quick as the students filed out. Dylan approached Brenda.

"What time is your appointment?"

"I am going to head over now." Brenda looked down sadly.

"Bren, if you go through with this things wont be the same between us."

Tears filled Brenda's eyes, "If I don't go through with it things will never be the same between us ever again."

Dylan quickly wiped his eye in hopes no one around him including Brenda saw. "Want me to go with you?" he asked sincerely.

Her tears fell freely, "Please." Brenda's voice cracked from crying.

Dylan moved closer to her wrapping his arms around her small frame. He held her close to him as he felt her sob. Dylan kissed the top of her head and began to whisper.

"I love you."

"I love you too." Brenda whispered back through her tears.

"Come on." Dylan kept her close and walked not letting go of her.

**

Valerie sat in class listening to the teacher ramble on about monogamy. She was wondering why she had decided to take this women studies course. She tapped her pen gently against her lip and tried to phase her out. She looked over at Kelly who was taking notes and listening intently. She rolled her eyes at the sight of her. Hair perfectly tied back, half up half down, with a slight curl or wave to it. Valerie knew she had done it this morning because Kelly had straight hair. Who has time to curl their hair in the morning when they have a 9am class? Valerie looked her direction again but this time made eye contact with her. Valerie flashed a million dollar fake smile at her and looked toward the teacher.

"Alright ladies, read chapter 3 and 4 and write a summary on them for Monday." The teacher called out as everyone began to gather their stuff and head out.

"So Kel, any wild plans this weekend or are you just going to sit around with Brandon like an old married couple?"

Kelly pressed her lips together holding back, "No plans, probably going to stay at Dylan's."

"You guys have spent a lot of time there."

"Yeah well look at the alternative." Kelly gave a fake smile.

"It must be weird sleeping in Dylan's bed with Brandon considering you have been there before with Dylan and then the many times Dylan had been there with Brenda." Kelly glared at her, "Ha in a weird way you slept with both Walsh's." Valerie laughed.

Kelly continued her death glare she hated the fact Valerie knew anything about her and her mistakes, "First of all I never slept with Dylan and second, what I do and who I do and where I do them is none of your business. Good bye Valerie." Kelly tossed her hair and stomped off.

"Ooh I hit a nerve." Valerie smiled as she walked to grab a cup of coffee.

Valerie slipped into a corner table with her coffee, she pulled out her English book, she had 45 minutes until her next class. Valerie felt a presence standing over her. She slowly took her head out of the book and looked up.

"Hey Steve." Valerie forced a smile.

"Hey beautiful, can I join you?" Steve sat down beside her.

"I guess so." Like she had a choice, Valerie cleared some of her stuff out of his way.

"So what are you up to this weekend?" Steve smiled.

"No plans, I thought you Californians knew how to live it up. It has been incredibly boring since I got here."

"Well why don't we do something? You and I, we can go dancing or a movie."

Valerie looked at Steve; he was sweet, and kind of cute in his own way. Not really her type, she never really went for the jock types. Valerie smiled and shrugged, "Why not."

"I promise to show you a good time." Steve smirked.

"You better." Valerie flirted.

She turned her attention to David and Donna who sat at a nearby table.

"So what's up with them? Another Brenda and Dylan?"

"Oh god no, they have been together for a while though got together our junior year." Steve glanced at an attractive girl that walked past.

Valerie continued to look at David, "Sounds serious."

Steve shrugged nonchalantly, "I guess, I am sure it would be even more if she gave it up to him."

Valerie shot her head back at Steve, "Whaaat? Donna and David don't do the deed?" Valerie smiled.

Steve shook his head, "Nope, I personally don't know how he does it." Steve looked down at his watch, "Hey Val I'll call you about this weekend, I should get to class." Steve leaned in and kissed her on the cheek.

"Ok bye Steve." Valerie looked back over at David and raised one eyebrow. "Hmmm definitely more my type." If Brandon was going to continue to hide out at Dylan's with Kelly, no reason she couldn't have her own fun. Valerie watched as Donna kissed David goodbye and headed off somewhere. She watched as David looked up from his book and caught eyes with her. He gave her a small smile and motioned to join him. Valerie gathered her things and slid into the chair next to him.

"Hi David." She said sweetly.

"Hey Val, can I call you Val?"

"You can call me whatever you want." Valerie wasn't shy

"Ok" David smiled. "So what's up? How's California treating you?"

Valerie shrugged, "Its ok. Not much going on lately. Steve is going to take me dancing maybe this weekend, hey you and Donna should join us, do you like to dance?"

David smiled shyly, "Do I like to dance, of course." David found himself staring at her, she had these crystal blue eyes that pulled you in. She was dangerously cute and dangerously sexy. Even the way she spoke and carried herself screamed sexy. David broke the moment when he realized they were staring at each other.

Valerie seductively smiled at him, "Well I should go." She spoke quietly.

David took a deep breath and nodded, "I'll talk to Steve about the double date."

"Ok." Valerie leaned in and placed a slow passionate peck on David's cheek, perfectly placing it slightly behind his ear. Her hot breath sending chills down his body. David took a deep breath as he felt aroused by her. He smiled sweetly and watched her as she walked away. He shook his head to take himself out of his Valerie trance. David wasn't sure exactly what Valerie was about but whatever it was she had his attention.

**

Brandon and Kelly made it into Dylan's place. Kelly threw her bag on the floor and plopped down on the futon.

"Its nice having this place to escape to." Kelly leaned her head back.

"Yeah it is, I can't stand to be home anymore, every time I turn around Val is in my face. I love her to death but she needs to meet some friends or something."

"I know I am supposed to like her but she is really mean Brandon. She hates me and its like everyday her goal is to piss me off some how."

"I know Kel, but she means well, maybe if you were nicer to her, she wouldn't bug me so much." Brandon laughed as he moved over and sat next to her.

"Yeah, pawn her off on me, thanks."

"Well, you could do girl things, shop or something." Brandon wasn't sure what girls things were but maybe if Valerie wasn't so bored and lonely she would stop coming on to him.

"Oh come on Brandon, Valerie is a big girl, she is fine plus why would I want to do stuff with her, she comes on to my boyfriend, she is caddy, and mean and I just don't like her."

Brandon held in his laugh, "Caddy? Like all you girls aren't caddy."

Kelly pouted her lips together, "Stop." She gently smacked him on the chest. Brandon grabbed her hand and pulled her into a kiss. They both smiled mid kiss and slowly opened their eyes.

"Enough about Valerie, on to more important things." Brandon cupped her face and eagerly kissed her.

"Uh ha I much rather do this kind of talking." Kelly said in a soft voice.

Brandon took his hands and in a quick motion moved the shoulder of her sweater off. He ran it down her arms and tossed it to the side. They continued to kiss each other and Kelly moved so she was sitting on his lap straddling him. Brandon kissed her neck and Kelly leaned back to give him room.

"Do I tell you often how sexy I think you are?" She breathed out.

"Uh huh, the feeling is mutual."

Kelly broke from his kiss and stood in front of him. She stared at him as she slowly unbuttoned her shirt tossing it to the side; she dropped her skirt to the floor. Kelly stood seductively in front of him. He smiled wickedly up at her and held out his hand pulling her back to him.

Its funny how differently things are on opposite sides of the country. Anyway I am ducking from things being thrown at me since I didn't go further with B/D, they will be in the next chapter and you will have more of a conclusion to what they are going through right now. I know abortion is a very controversial topic and I understand people are against it and I actually am one of those people also. Then again, I am not 18 I am older, so what I would do in Brenda's situation is totally up in the air. Anyway just trust me and I would hope you guys would know I adore and love this couple. I would not do anything I didn't think they couldn't handle or do anything out of character for them. That's all I am saying and I apologize you are left with a cliffhanger when it comes to them. Smile you love me. Please review and I will want to add on the next one and soon. : )