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If I Fall: Chapter 21b
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"I know that. And I don’t want you to be my teacher Alice, I want you to be my partner," she said, pleading with her eyes and she looked down at Alice. "Look, I know it may sound cliché, but I’ve learned from my mistakes. And I know I’ve grown from them because I’m able to stand here before you and say all these things to you without letting my fear get the best of me. I’m standing here putting my heart on the line and hoping that you don’t break it. I was never able to do that before."
"So what’s changed?"
"You. I mean, you didn’t change, but you sure as hell changed me." Dana felt herself going off on a tangent and took a deep breath before continuing. "You taught me how to love, Alice. And you taught me that it’s okay to love and to let someone in, to let them into your heart and your soul and that the sky won’t fall the next day just because you did. And you know what? I may still lose you after all this, and I would be completely crushed. But it’s a chance I’m willing to take. And before you say anything else, I just want to tell you that…I know you still love me. Just as I love you. I know you do because I can feel it. You feel that?" she asked, placing her and Alice’s hand over her own heart. "This pull there is between us. The way my heart beats only for you. No matter how far we both try to run, this thing between us always brings us back to this. To where we are right here, right now. I love you, Alice Pieszecki. I love you and I know you love me. And yeah it may be scary as hell and not as safe or secure as you had hoped…but hell, when has love ever really been safe? It’s risky and it’s dangerous and it’s worth nothing unless you follow your heart by putting yourself out there and actually trying. You taught me that, Al. And you can’t tell me you can live the rest of your life without love, can you? Without the kind of love you and I had. The kind of love we can still have. Alice, this is too important to be proud over, or to give into your fears about. What the hell is the point of being alive if you’re letting all that fear rule your life? I’m asking you for one more chance. One more chance to love you the way you deserve to be loved. Because I can do that Alice. I can be the one to love you the way you need. Unconditionally, and with my whole heart. That’s all I want. I just want another chance to love you. God, if I could just go back…" She trailed off as the tears began to trickle down her face, matching the ones that were streaming down Alice’s.
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Encyclopedia brown? Very funny. This has to be one of the most memorable bathroom scene that I have ever read. D’s confession was genuine and touching. How can A not take her back after that. And it was longest speech I had ever seen D spoke. That was mind blowing. Well done, swissmiss24. Thank you for bringing them back together for even just a moment. I guess things must hit rock bottom before getting better. I had conflicting feelings of Helena interrupting. But what she said to D should shed a light on D the pain the A had endured. I can’t wait for your next post. Thank you so very much.
Thanks for continuing. It’s going to be interesting to see what it finally takes for Al to let Dana back in. I’m looking forward to the next chapter.
Yay, I don’t have to kick your ass! Which I couldn’t do anyway, but still. I absolutely loved it, same as always. But I’m really getting anxious for this “happy Danish” you keep alluding to. And don’t worry, I’m planning a trip out there after L3! I’ve been antisocial too long!
Thank you, swismiss!! What delightful Danish… Please keep writing. I am not sure what happened to Fripster and I would hate to lose you or Muted… ;-D “Encyclopedia Brown” — Soooooo Dana! I love how Dana articulated herself. “And I don’t want you to be my teacher Alice, I want you to be my partner” — Swoon. I think Jules is wonderful, but, my heart belongs to Danish. I’m kinda glad Helena barged in. I think Alice would have felt bad if anything more had happened. She needs to come to the realization that Dana is there for her and is the right choice without too much guilt — although I know she will feel bad for hurting Jules. Thank you again for the great update!!
i will probably read this every day until you post again. so please post soon. ny, huh? i am a part time new yorker now – i have to go there part of the week for an indefinite period. i am excited. i love new york. well that was an excellent update – i love that we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. they were so cute, i love how dana laid it all out on the line.
WOW!!! How could Alice not take her back after that heartfelt confession? Jules is great and all but she doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell. It’s just a matter of time before Alice completely gives in and goes back to Dana. Great update, please post soon.
Thank you so much for the update! I loved it! You know, yesterday I started to reread your story, chapter and verse, so that I could enjoy more your next one, if possible!! I shouldn’t do it though. I’m supossed to work hard on my dissertation; both you and MutedTempest are jeopardizing the project! ;p Just kiddin’. You made my day! Now, I gotta go back to it… (ANGST!).THANKS again!
Oh.my.god!!! wow that was soooooooo good i enjoyed that thoroughly every inch, poor dana poor alice..im gunna go read it again:)
wow. so good, so so good. you are my danish angel. i can’t wait to see where this goes now. pleeease post soon!
helena has some bad timeing but there is still hope there for alice and dana please post soon I love it
YES! there you are! “Hi, kettle, this is Dana, you’re black.” LMAO I almost forgot to check in here for some Danish, glad I did. Please please post soon? If this was a real scene in the show, I’m absolutely possitive that this would be my favorite. Dang Helena, hehehe thanks for the updatw swismiss.:D
Glad you posted again! Dana needs to go get her girl! I can understand Alice’s reservations, but come on they belong together!!! Loved the bathroom scene!!! Keep up the good work!