Hello again! Guess what? This is the second to last chapter! Sadness, I know! I don't know what I'm going to do with all my spare time. *cough*homework*cough*cough*
Anyway, this chapter is shorter but i have a good reason and you will see why at the end. SO read it quick so I can tell you why!
The next day was not the happiest of days. Jenny had gotten packed up quickly, and managed to book a flight. The truth was when she told Mike that she was leaving last night, she had just decided that and didn't have a flight booked. In addition to this, she didn't really remember where the plane was going. She just had to get out of town and quick.
When everyone was awake and abuzz, Jenny came down with her bags all packed. Everyone fell silent simultaneously. Jenny tried to ignore the pain on Mike's face especially. "I've got to get back now." She explained. "It's been lovely being here with you all again, but I've got stuff to do, so."
Charlie was the first to step up and give her a hug. "You keep in touch, 'kay kiddo?" She said squeezing Jenny tightly, who nodded in response.
Johnny slipped behind Charlie, holding out his arms. "Hey, do I get a hug?" He asked.
Jenny rolled her eyes. "Fine. But keep in mind, Johnny, I am armed."
Surprisingly, he gave her a genuine hug. "I'll miss ya, babe."
She smiled at him. "I'll miss you, too. And don't call me 'babe'."
After a couple more hugs, Briggs offered to give her a lift to the airport. She gladly accepted, and he went to go put her bags in his car. Jenny was about to follow him, but Mike stepped in front of her. She had hoped to avoid him, but knew that he wasn't going to let her go without a goodbye. But even still, she could hear her heart break when she looked up at him.
"Do you really have to go?" He asked quietly.
Jenny nodded. "You've got a job to do, and I have mine. It's whats best."
"Is it?"
Jenny licked her lips, refusing to answer. Instead, she held out a hand for him to shake. "Well, Agent Warren," She sighed, refusing to let herself cry again. "It has been a pleasure, but I bid you farewell."
Mike glanced at her then down to her hand. Since when had they gone back to hand shaking? What he really wanted to do was pull her close and beg her to stay with him, shower her with a million kisses and hold her tight. But it was clear that she wanted to go, and who was he to stop her? If this is what she really wanted, then he would have to let her go. Reluctantly, he took her hand, squeezing it affectionately. "Bye, Jenny." He manage to whisper, looking deep in her eyes.
Jenny wanted to punch him for being so perfect and his uber pretty eyes. What was she going to do without seeing those sea blue eyes everyday? Feeling another round of tears coming on, she let go of his hand, and ran out the door, forcing herself not to look back.
Mike stared at the door, willing her to come back through, laughing and saying it was all a joke. That she really did love him, and she would stay with him forever. Then comment on how stupid his face was or something. But nothing happened. She didn't come back. There was no laughter. There was no Jenny. As soon as he accepted that, Mike walked off to his room silently.
Meanwhile, Paige and Johnny witnessed their whole encounter and exchanged glances. "Dude, twenty bucks says that Mike will run after her like in those cheesy romantic movies." Johnny smiled.
Paige glanced down the hall where Mike had disappeared down. Then she smiled wickedly and turned back to Johnny. "You're on."
Alright, here's where the fun begins. This where you guys decide the ending, sorta. Do you want a cheesy romantic scene from either character? Or do you have another idea? Maybe you don't want them together at all, (which i don't know why you wouldn't. I'm the author and I totally ship these two) and want a sad ending. So here's what you do, press that review button and say what you think should happen. Then once I get at least five different reviews I will post the last chapter and the winner will receive free (imaginary) cookies!
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