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If I Fall: Chapter 13
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"What’d she say?" Shane asked as Dana closed her phone and took a long sip of coffee.
"Oh, she’s on her way."
"You told her I had a 2:15 appointment, right?"
Dana lifted her eyes up to meet Shane’s and concentrated on playing the best kind of dumb she knew. "Oh that’s right! I totally forgot…I guess I’ll just have to keep her company myself."
The lanky brunette narrowed her eyes at Dana suspiciously and looked her once over, not believing that her friend had suddenly forgotten what they were just talking about just two minutes earlier.
"What?" Dana inquired as she noticed the weary look on Shane’s face.
"Hmm? Nothing," replied Shane, taking her own opportunity to play dumb. "So what’s on your agenda for the rest of the day?"
"Oh I don’t know. I have the rest of the day off, so I was just gonna go home and watch the Australian Open."
"Dane, you’re the only one I know who does work on their day off."
"It’s not really work. I mean, I am studying potential opponents, but I also like watching the matches as a fan too. I guess I just love it that much."
"Right, yeah. I should probably start going over to watch the hairdressers at Supercuts work their magic when I have nothing better to do, huh?"
"Very funny. Whatever, I’m TiVoing the Open anyway, so maybe I’ll see what Al’s up to."
"You guys seem to be doing better…"
"Yeah, you know I really think we turned a corner last night."
"That’s great Dane. Just please remember that no matter how strong Alice acts, she’s still just as vulnerable as ever…well, maybe not ever, but you know what I mean."
"Shane, she’s my best friend, I wouldn’t want to be part of her life if I thought she couldn’t handle it."
"And that’s it?"
"Huh?"
"She’s just your friend?" It was more of a statement laced with doubt than an honest question.
"Well yeah, duh," Dana hated lying to her friend, but she wasn’t exactly sure that Shane would support her plan to win back Alice’s heart. Not only was the plan still in its infancy, as Dana still had a lot of feelings to work out on her own, but Shane had this protective thing going on when it came to the writer lately, and Dana thought the stylist may not approve. Plus there was the whole Jules factor. All of their friends seemed to be singing her praises the past month as the "savior" of Alice’s sanity. She knew this would present itself as an obstacle, but it was an obstacle that Dana was determined to overcome.
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Okay, first? “Top of the muffin…TO YOU!!!” Sorry, I had to. Second: I love your little homage to Ally’s Julian conjecture. Awesome. Third…nothing specific, just that you’re fucking amazing at this and I heart the story more every time you update. I love the slow buildup thing you have going for Danish, and making Jules human and good for Alice instead of a jerkbot who makes it logical for her to run back to Dana. Love love love this! And take as much time as you need between updates, you’ve got pelnty of people who’ll read and enjoy this no matter how long you make us wait.
I LOVE this story
Quantity and quality … you’re amazing!!! I chuckled when I read the part about Dana not returning Lara’s phone calls. I hate to say it, but I see so many of my less than direct qualities in her. lol I had forgotten that De_Leish said Jules was a guy – too funny! Your story is fantastic. I caught the part you added. It fit in perfectly. Thanks for the update!
Damn I freakin’ love this story. I haven’t had much of a chance to read fanfic lately, so I just read the last two updates now. Can’t wait to see what you have planned next.
Finally got caught up this morning…and am still very much enjoying this. You’re doing such a great job of capturing the awkwardness of trying to pretend nothing’s there while they’re trying to recapture their comfort zone. Looking forward to more! PPS
On one hand I could strangle Dana for playing with Alice’s emotions like that. On the other hand…if it would result in a positive Danish outcome I’m all for encouraging Dana on what she is doing (although she doesn’t even know herself waht she exactly is doing ;)). Looking forward to the next chapter!
Lameoid I am – I’ve just discovered your story – Yay! for me – it’s wonderful. Jules sort of scares me – anyone that immaculate must be borderline wacky mcnutty. I am so anticipating the next chapter.
Ok I LMFAO when the penis convo was brought up! I’m so happy Dana agrees with me :D I luv ya for that, I truly do, it’s made my night. In fact this whole post was amazing, the depth and realism you write about their situation is so excellent. PPS