Comments | _dawnie_: breathe into me and make me real

_dawnie_

breathe into me and make me real

Feb 17, 2005 14:51

Janice reminded me the other day that she still has Avasa's sweater, so I told her that if she wanted to bring it to school, we could take it back to him. She told me before that she wanted to thank him for saving her life a while back, which totally makes sense. And it'll be neat to finally start introducing my friends to my boyfriend ( Read more... )

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_janice_ February 17 2005, 23:51:29 UTC

I open my locker and retrieve Avasa's sweater from the shopping bag I'd snuck it out of the house in, and catch up with Dawn at the school doors.

"Remembered to bring it," I say, holding it up to show her. "Let's go check out some hot construction guys." I'm not really into guys that are that much older. Not that they can't be fun to look at.

_dawnie_ February 18 2005, 02:41:28 UTC

"There's only one hot construction guy I'm interested in seeing," I tease her. "There's a few way hotties, though. One of 'em talks to Miss Dante all the time, have you seen him?"

I'm a little nervous about the two of them meeting. I don't know why. I guess maybe I'm still worried about Buffy somehow finding out one day. I dunno.

_janice_ February 18 2005, 03:06:16 UTC

"Miss Dante? Oh, right, new creative writing teacher. I'm not sure, but there was one pretty cute guy talking to Miss Vargas yesterday--he was working on the sets." I push through the door and head toward the construction site. "Kinda old, but I could see being way into him if I was her age."

The gossip is mostly doing the trick of distracting me from thinking about my radically mixed feelings about Avasa. I do need to thank him; I'm sure that night I was totally incoherent. But why do I keep getting pulled into things that make me relive the attack?

_dawnie_ February 18 2005, 04:32:15 UTC

Old, huh? I can see right now that I can never tell her what I'm considering with Avasa. I guess to me age isn't a factor. And, not that I was really planning on telling anyone anyway, because, personal much?

"He's supposed to meet us over here," I say.

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avasa_edan February 18 2005, 14:12:03 UTC

I Have to meet Janice, today. Can't be late. No, no, can't be--I stop jogging to catch my breath. I could see them now in the distance, talking as friends do, and feel overwhelmed with a sense of love that emanates from Dawn. I tilt my head to one side, a small frown on my face, just watching her.

I walk in their line of sight, and gradually being to approach them. "Hi," I smile, instinctively wanting to lean over and kiss Dawn on the cheek, but restrict myself.

_dawnie_ February 18 2005, 19:44:36 UTC

"Hi," I say, my voice soft. My fingers itch to reach for his hand, and I know I can't, so I stuff them in my jeans pockets. I smile. "Janice, this is Avasa. Uh, I guess you two met before, kinda."

_janice_ February 18 2005, 20:21:51 UTC

"Hi, Avasa." I smile shyly at him, and then remember what Dawn said about him being able to read thoughts and blush even more, even though I hadn't been thinking anything particularly embarrassing just then.

I start to put my hand out to shake his, and there's the sweater in my hand. "Thanks for lending me your sweater...and everything else," I say. Really not wanting to think about the everything else.

avasa_edan February 19 2005, 02:29:53 UTC

"That's okay," I say, taking the sweater, before shaking her hand. "I'm sorry you had to find out about the supernatural the way you did." I wrap the jumper around my arms, "but I assure you, you're safer knowing. And I'm sure Jordy wouldn't let anything bad happen to you. Any of you." I smile, glancing at Dawn for the briefest of moments, "I'd hoped to see him today, to aplogize, but maybe tomorrow."

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avasa_edan February 19 2005, 05:39:55 UTC

"Right," I nod, realizing that Janice hadn't said anything.

_janice_ February 19 2005, 05:44:47 UTC

I glance at Avasa. Did he just answer...what I thought? Okay, that's a little freaky, even though Dawn warned me he could do that. Which means he can hear this too.

I laugh a little shakily and say, "No offense. I'm really starting to get used to all the supernatural stuff, I'm just kinda slow."

_dawnie_ February 19 2005, 05:51:30 UTC

"You're not slow," I tell her. "Stuff is just uber-weird. It takes some getting used to."

I nod decisively, looking from her to Avasa and smiling.

I catch his eye and hold it. This is going okay, huh?

avasa_edan February 19 2005, 05:55:42 UTC

I give Dawn a nod, and smile.

"There's no need to apologize, Janice. Dawn and I have had our entire lives with the supernatural. It's only fair that, given your limited experience... you'd be a little off-put. Not a lot of people are willing to accept what they can't understand, so it means something that you're trying. I'll try not to read your mind, if that makes you more comfortable."

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_dawnie_ February 21 2005, 08:17:19 UTC

I glance quickly at Avasa again. Don't worry. Just trying to lighten the mood a little.

To J, I say, "It's no big deal. He'll be fine." I smile, looking from one to the other of them.

_janice_ February 21 2005, 08:38:47 UTC

I glance at Avasa, wondering if he caught that thought about the beating up, and if maybe I should leave. I mean, my thoughts have been so very confused lately, they've gotta be giving the guy a run for his money.

"Yeah, Jordy'll come through for you, I'm sure," I say to Dawn. I glance at my watch and say, "Well, I uh, eep, kind of should get going, I didn't tell Mom I'd be late today."

I look at Avasa and smile. "It was...really nice meeting you under less crazy circumstances than before. And thank you, again."

avasa_edan February 21 2005, 09:00:04 UTC

Don't worry. Just trying to lighten the mood a little.

I let out a breathe, and give Dawn a thankful smile before catching Janice's thoughts, I shake my head thoughtfully and give her a smile. "Nice meeting you, and don't worry so much. I'm sure everything will work out for the best."