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If I Fall: Chapter 20
Alice didn’t turn around, but she felt her frame go rigid and the hairs on the back of her neck stand up as Dana’s voice registered in her brain. "Yeah, she was."
Dana, realizing Alice had no intention of turning around to look at her, took a shaky breath and decided just to go for it. "Listen, I know I probably sound like a broken record at this point, but…I’m sorry about before, in the bathroom. I shouldn’t have backed you into a corner like that, it wasn’t fair."
This was exactly what Alice was expecting to hear from Dana, and in all honesty, she was beginning to grow pretty tired of the dance they were doing. Dana wasn’t sorry about putting her on the spot like she did, because Alice wasn’t sorry either. She wanted to be in that position with Dana, being mere centimeters apart, the air around them so thick with tension that a machete wouldn’t do it justice. But then again, she also knew how dysfunctional all that sounded…even for her.
And as much as she wanted to turn around and yell at the athlete, citing all the various reasons as to why none of this has been fair to her, she refused to make another scene. After all, it seemed like that was all they had been doing lately anyway. Instead, she let out a quick sigh and turned around to look Dana square in the eye. "Look Dana, this isn’t the time or the place."
"Yeah I get it. And I get what you said before about how you’ve moved on. I may not like it, but I understand it. I respect you too much to disrespect you’re relationship like that, and I just want you to know that…well, it won’t happen again." She nervously averted her eyes down to her hands and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear before glancing back up to get a read on Alice’s reaction.
Except that task was impossible, as the writer’s real reaction was masked by the cold, distant stare she was giving. Truth be told, despite her frustrations with Dana, part of Alice couldn’t help but feel disappointed when hearing the athlete’s words. As much as she knew this little chase had to end, for both of their sanities, Alice just couldn’t get her heart on board. But she’d be damned if she let Dana see that. She was already vulnerable enough when it came to the brunette…there was no telling what could happen if Alice actually gave in to the unbridled raw emotion they were both feeling.
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(72 votes, average: 3.29 out of 5)
As promised, I have returned, so huzzah or some other such thing. To start with, I must have skipped over your disclaimer this morning…I read it and didn’t stop laughing for a good five minutes. Thinking about it now is making me giggle again. I’m glad I don’t have any roommates, or I’d be off to the loony bin for sure. As for the story…well, I hope you’re being serious about the angst letting up soon. Sure, I can be a drama whore in my story, but it’s usually only for a chapter or two. Alice needs to get over herself. I mean, yeah, protecting yourself is all well and good, but you only get so far in life by observing it going on around you. And Dana needs to prove herself with more than just words. (Sidenote…when they finally do reconcile, can it be on a tennis court? The tennis dresses make me drool). And I’ll be glad to take Jules off Al’s hands when she goes back to the love of her life. Oh, and I’m glad somebody agrees with me on the Mariah thing. The very idea makes me cringe, but I have a friend who swears up and down that she’s actually pretty good. Whatev. Okay, now that I’ve babbled your life away, I’ll leave this with a plea for you to post again soon. I still heart this story even though it makes me want to tear out my hair.
forget what muted said about the angst! we LOVE the angst… how can we have steamy, tension filled bathroom moments without angst? don’t hurry it- they’ve only just now started admitting the problem- that ought to be good for at least a few more chapters! : ) loved the scene with Bette too–“The unfamiliar feeling of optimism was a welcome change, and it was as if Bette’s words lifted up a bit of the burden she’d be carrying around lately.” very nice Swis. Post soon.
oh how i’ve waited for you, checking each day to see if you’ve posted and today my lord wat did i see your name…soo worth the wait wat a sad ending tho i love this story great work!!!!!
Nice Update, filled without alot of Danish angst, but we know what happens after Danish angst….Danish Lovin’
If I didn’t know how much you loved danish too, I’d be worried. :-) I must ask that you make us suffer at least a little while longer, but please throw us a bone once in a while. :-)
i love the angst. keep it coming. but i do see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Please update this story there are not enough dana and alice storys out there…… the story is great
am i first?? i’m never first for anything! anyway, i have to say this was a great chapter! i feel so bad for dana but she put herself in this position. can’t wait to see what happens next. post soon!
Okay, I need to rush to my dead end job so I just skimmed this over, but it looks more than good. I’ll read it when I get home tonight and leave a much better, or at least more well-thought-out, comment then. Yay, you posted right after me! We rule.
Yippee! Fresh Danish! Great chapter swismiss. I am looking forward to how the story continues to unfold…
So glad to see you updating this story. Feeling sorry for Dana but, yeah, she put herself in this position. Your writing is wonderfully easy to read and the whole story seems to flow so well – lovin’ it!
haha, way to call me out, cape! Nah, the angst is good. I do heart the tension, as long as it leads to good things. You’ve already promised it will, so carry on. :P
Oh I fvuking love this story :) it has been a long time since you posted but I’m sure we all remember the story as I do. Keep posting and post soon thx chick xx
wow. glad you’re back posting again :)
where u at swissmiss i miss you and this story so so much. u kno ur my favourite please come back soon :)