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avasa_edan

Study me then, you who shall lovers be

Aug 10, 2005 04:35

I’ve been keeping a close eye on Dawn’s friend, Janice, recently -although the poor girl seemed quite fretful without my prior knowledge to what lies in her mind- just making sure she got home safely. I’m not sure where this need comes from to watch over her, maybe because Dawn worries? Yet I worry too. Even if I hardly know the girl, I still call ( Read more... )

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_janice_ August 9 2005, 19:49:02 UTC

I step outside after work, automatically looking around for Jordy, even though I'm pretty sure I really messed things up with him. He's not there, but I do see someone in the shadows, someone taller, and it makes me grip the sliver of wood in my purse more firmly. My vampire charm isn't finished yet. But as he steps into the light, I see it's Avasa. I wonder what he's doing here.

avasa_edan August 9 2005, 20:07:45 UTC

“I thought you could use the company,” I smile honestly. To be fair, I’m certain Janice can take care of herself, but with her preoccupied mind, and the general restlessness of Sunnydale these past few months, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

_janice_ August 9 2005, 20:37:39 UTC

I'm started for a second by him seeming to reply to something I didn't say aloud, but then I remember he does that. I smile. "Thanks," I say, glancing again into the shadows behind us. If Jordy's there, I'm not seeing him. I look up at Avasa. "I never mind company on my walks home. Of course, I won't be having too many more, I'm gettign a car in a couple weeks."

avasa_edan August 9 2005, 21:17:48 UTC

“Which I think is fair to say we’re all happy for,” I smile and offer Janice my arm. “Dawn worries when you walk at dusk,” I add, not wanting to mention their mutual friend, Jordy. It seems a sore spot, and not something I should be mentioning.

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_janice_ August 10 2005, 01:05:37 UTC

I swallow, feeling a little lump in my throat, he's being so nice. It's good to have someone I can talk to about stuff who isn't completely mixed up in it. Like, I can't talk to Amanda or Dawn about it much because they're both friends with Jordy and I don't want to do anything to hurt that. And besides, it's not all about Jordy, part of it's about me dealing with some huges changes.

"Thanks," I say, turning onto my street. "I...really appreciate it, Avasa. I'd like that sometimes."

avasa_edan August 10 2005, 02:27:41 UTC

“You’re welcome. Anytime you need to talk.” We’re almost near her home now, “just don’t tell Dawn.” Off Janice’s quizzical look, I add, “she gets jealous,” and wink. It always helps to lift the mood with a little joke, I find.

_janice_ August 10 2005, 02:47:11 UTC

I give him a look that says You better eb joking and giggle. If the look doesn't say it, I'm sure the thought comes through loud and clear. After everything I've been through with Jordy and Sophie, there's no way I'd not tell my best friend that her boyfriend walked me home and gave me a pep talk.

I can see why she likes him so much, beyond the obvious him being hot and everything. "Yeah, we wouldn't want that," I say. "Definitely better to let her find out from someone else."

avasa_edan August 10 2005, 03:08:39 UTC

“What a deeply scandalous thing to say,” I reply in a mocking tone. In all honesty, I doubt Dawn has a jealous bone in her body, and Janice doesn’t strike me as someone who would cheat with her best friend’s boyfriend.

“I’m sure Dawn would be grateful that I walked you home, as I hope you will be.”

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