(I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE EXISTING CHARACTER EXCEPT MY OWN AND THIS STORY! Ok. More Fluff and finally, something more then tender moments to get the story chugging back on track. It's like the Little Engine that Could. I Think I can! I think I can! I Think I Can! Review please! You guys are awesome! PS. I will answer questions and certain comments through PMs so check your stuff when you comment. PS. PS. I HAVE UP A LINK TO A PHOTO OF DARKNESS ON MY PROFILE! Check it out!)

How Do You Love Someone?

Chapter 15 - Answers and Warnings

After promising to meet the girls at Tooth's Palace before nightfall, Jack rushed to do his job. Bringing snow to the many continents was easy. Hie mind never strayed from thoughts of Fay and their somewhat confusing relationship. Were they friends? Or were they more? What did he want from her? And what is she feeling about it? Where was this odd relationship going.

Meanwhile, with Fay... Tooth had found a small area for the girl to sit and chat while she worked. Fay had fidgeted a bit, knowing the questions would come sooner rather then later.

"So. What's going on between you and Jack?" And there it was.

"Nothing really. He's a good friend" Fay replied as she fiddled with her laces. Tooth slid her a sly look.

"A good boyfriend you mean. I've seen you two and the looks you give each other. It's like you can't go on without knowing the other is there with you. I know I've known you for years but we've only actually talked a handful of times but you never seemed so interested in another being before. I didn't know you even tolerated being around someone for more then a day at most." Tooth had nailed her to the floor. Even if the fairy hadn't realized she did it. Fay hadn't thought about it.

"I dunno... Do I like Jack? I thought we were friends." Tooth paused in her work to look towards the girl. She looked small and weak in her unsure thoughts.

"I'm not all that spectacular. I'm not good with people, or spirits. And I always seem to do something wrong at the right time and ruin things. What would Jack see in me? I mean... I'm not even sure about what I feel let alone be able to guess his feelings..." Great. Now she was depressed. Tooth sighed and waved off her baby teeth to attend to the girl.

"I'm sure he likes you. A lot. He never left your side after you fell into the lake. And he always seems to want to go where you're going. He doesn't want you to be alone. And that type or dedication takes something a bit more then friendship on his side. You just need to figure out your own emotions." Tooth patted Fay on the back and flitted back to her little helpers.

"What do I feel?" Fay mulled the question over and sighed, hoping to figure out her feelings soon.

Jack had been about to head back when something swatted him from the air. It was dark and small and appeared to be one of Pitch's darklings in a very weak form. He raised his staff but hesitated when it's form wavered and shifted, as though it were falling apart.

"Jack. I'm warning you now. I might not like you but you need to stop Darkness. I offer the last of my strength so you can manage. I won't stop fighting you but if Darkness wins, we all lose. I will step in when I need to" Shivering in disgust at the thought of needing the help from a bad guy.

"I think we can manage without you Pitch. Stay away from Fay and I won't erase you from existence once and for all." Jack growled and the nightmare whined and melted before pulling itself back together.

"You WILL need me when Darkness makes a choice" Pitch hissed and the tiny nightmare fell apart, retreating back to his master. Now concerned about Fay, Jack hurried back to the Palace only to find both girls tending to fairies and imps. He landed and Fay dropped from her hovering spot beside Tooth to greet him.

"Hey Snowy!" her upturned lips and white teeth had him smiling back until she took his hand. Pulling, she lead him away from the fairies and hearing of Tooth before letting him go.

"I have to ask you something Jack." She fidgeted and refused to meet his gaze. He frowned and leaned forward on his staff as he listened.

"What do think of me? Of us?" Her question confused him. It was the same questions he had been pondering for a while now as well.

"I'm not really sure. We were friends. But I think it's... taking... a different angle now...I don't know how to say it." Jack shook his white hair from his eyes and met her confused gaze. What does she want from this?

Standing straight, Jack approached her slowly and drew her close. Arms wrapped around her waist and her head fell back to keep their gazes locked. He carefully lowered his head, giving her plenty of time to back away, but she even moved closer to meet him halfway. Lips touched in a chaste kiss and Jack deepened it.

His fingers ran through her hair and tongue touched her lips begging for more. And she hesitantly did. Her own lips parted and he dove in taking control as she gave in to him. It was a rush of heat and warmth he had never felt before. And electricity. Like every muscle stiffed from a jolt of static. He pulled away first and Fay's closed eye reopened with a dark and interesting look in them. It took him a moment to realize they would have matched his at this very moment. The look was lust. And he liked it.

"So you two are finally an item right?" Tooth's voice sounded from above them and Jack looked up to grin at her. Fay moaned and hid her face in his sweatshirt once more to hide the deep red staining her cheeks.

"I guess so."

You guys seemed to like the music list I put up and I have decided to put up the list of music I was listening to if I had any playing while I wrote the chapter. Everything is spelled properly so just copy and paste to youtube's search bar. If you can't find the right songs, PM me and I'll send you the right ones.

Nightcore - How Do You Love Someone

A-Teens - Firefly

Angelzoom - Fairyland

Danny Blu - Set Me On Fire

Hyper Crush - Keep Up (Tommie Sunshine's Radio Mix)

Son of Rust - Just Once

Tangerine Dream - Loved By the Son

Bryan Ferry - Is Your Love Strong Enough !VIEW THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIS SONG FROM THE LINK ON MY PROFILE. ITS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!

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