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Illusion

illusion

noun

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses.

This had been the third time that Jack had caught Jane in a lie. First it was something about having to go home early because of homework, then it was something about how Jack couldn't hang out with her because it was apparently 'family time' and both time Jack saw Jane on main street, homework-less and without her mother.

Jack didn't like the fact that Jane was keeping secrets from her, and it either meant something bad was going to happen, or that Jane didn't like her anymore and was lying to avoid making a scene.

Clearly, this required further investigation.

Jack began by pretending to be busy after school, something about checking out a school club or something, and then waiting to tail Jane after school. The job required patience and careful planning. Both of which were Jane's forte, but Jack could make do for a bit, especially since Jane seemed distracted during class today.

Jane entered a flower shop, and Jack couldn't see what Jane did inside, as the window was blocked up with all the flowers and decorations, so she decided to look at the window for a bit, until Jane came out again. The quiet time allowed Jack to think on why Jane could possibly want to visit a flower shop. Funeral? Grave? New girlfriend?

The possibilities were too endless for Jack to piece together, so she moved into the alleyway before Jane exited the store, laughing.

"Please don't be late on the delivery, it's really important!" Jane said as she exited, and Jack's suspicion only grew.

She became increasingly convinced that Jane was giving these flowers to someone else. Then again, it wasn't uncommon for Jane to spring surprises on people, and go for the big and grand romantic gestures. This was the first time that she hadn't given Jack an inkling as to what it could be, however.

The next store was a bakery across town, which was werid because Jack had been pretty sure they passed a few along the way which had been even fancier than the one Jane had gone into. Jack decided that Jane was probably buying sweets from their favorite store, which Jack recognized from the sign.

Nothing suspicious, but all the same, Jack didn't like the fact that Jane had visited the flower shop. The other store could be explained away, but the flower store... Jane didn't even like flowers!

Jack decided to turn in, abandoning the trail for the sake of her sanity. Jane clearly wasn't even done yet, but Jack just wanted to go home. She walked up to her door, defeated by Jane and willing to accept it. Whatever the other woman was doing -cheating probably- was fine. It didn't mean anything, anyway. Just one more shitty time to pile up onto Jack already shitty life.

Just when she'd thought that it would work out for once...

"Surprise!"

"Wh-"

"Happy birthday, Jackie!"

"Never-"

"Don't tell me," Jane said, feigning smugness. "You forgot!"

"I didn't-"

"Did too. Haha, what did you think I was doing?" Jane laughed. "Wait. Did you think...?"

"That you were cheating? Not for a second."

"Totally did." Joker said from the couch, next to Eddie.

"I agree. Jane probably would sooner chew off an arm than cheat on you, Jack." Eddie added.

"I promise it's just me and you from now to the end of time, Jack." Jane said, pulling Jack into a hug. Jack tried to squirm out of it, but it just tightened.

Jane would never admit it, but Jack knew that this hug would have gone on forever, a silent promise.

I'll never let you go. Not for a moment. Not ever.

A/N:

Achievement: Last possible moment! As we speak (or read, whatever) it is only 11 on Saturday. I haven't missed an update day! HA

Also, I wrote all of this last minute and all day today. I didn't mean to screw around too much but eh.

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