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"I'll be back for you in the morning." Sun spoke as Jake slipped through his window. The young American Dragon paused and snuck a glance up at the light pink melding softly into the dark blue, creating an almost lavender effect. When he met her eyes they were musing.

"It is morning, Sun."

"Later, Jake," She took his chin in her claw and brought his face closer to meet her eyes as she spoke. "Gather your things and be quick to do so. I'll be here for you before seven and then we have to leave." the woman noticed the sadness in his eyes. "Jake, they found out."

"I know."

"We need to get you somewhere safe."

"Yeah, just…" He trailed off and requested quietly. "Just give me time to say good - bye."

"Be quiet about it then," Sun kissed the top of his head. "Good - bye for now."

As quick as she had brought Jake up to his room she was gone. Sighing contently, he went to flop back onto his bed and unbutton the few remaining buttons that hadn't been undone during their first warm summer night together. He hummed a relaxed tune, changed into a clean white T - shirt and rolled off to habitually check his e - mail on the computer. Jake was unconcerned about Sun's worries; she wanted him to come with her to stay with a friend in Jersey for a while to scope things out and make sure they weren't endanger of having their 'affair' blown. But as far as people cared, he was an adult and could handle things himself.

Jake checked the time - six - fifteen - and combed through his e - mails blissfully.

To Jake, From Rose.

"Hold the phone!" He exclaimed and clicked on the tab that beckoned him below. "Rose," Jake breathed incredulously.

'Rose,' he thought. 'Rose!'

Rose,

Jake typed back. I thought you didn't care about me anymore.

He hit send. Twenty seconds, if even that long went by, before he received his reply.

I have always cared about you Jake, but I needed time to find myself. Now I'm ready.

Please, Jake. I love you. We have to work this out once and for all.

Several minutes went by where Jake didn't do anything but sit there. Finally, and with no hint feeling of regret, he stood and went over to close the window. In fact, he latched it in place and returned immediately to his computer screen to type a quick reply: I'll be there.

Forever yours, Jake. With that, the teenaged dragon went to face his family downstairs.

To be continued…

A/N:

~ Lavenderpaw ~