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If I Fall: Chapter 23
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Alice was briefly taken aback by the uncanny choice of words that were just used. Could she possibly know what was coming? Was this her way of making it easier on both of them?
"Jules—," she tried once more to interject, but the blonde continued to ignore her.
"You know it’s a weird feeling, being second best in someone else’s eyes." Alice watched her carefully as the blonde got to her feet and walked towards the bedroom, raising her voice just enough to still be coherent. "I mean, logically you know it’s nothing you can do differently to change the fact that you’re always falling short of first place. But in your heart…well, we all know that that’s not really the most rational organ we have, huh?" As she moved further away from the living room, the writer had no choice but to follow her into the bedroom, and stand tentatively in the doorway watching as Jules rummaged through the closet and continued on. "And you somehow manage to convince yourself that there has to be something you can do to gain the edge. There has to be some way to make the woman you love love you the same way back. Maybe not more than she loves that other person," she reasoned thoughtfully, "but maybe just…well, just as much. You start to think that it’s possible that one day she’ll wake up and suddenly see what she has right under her nose isn’t so bad after all. That what you have can actually make her happy, without any of that fucking heartache or disappointment."
Alice watched her warily and through veiled tears as the sun began to rise in the distance. As Jules turned to face her, the writer noticed, for the first time, the stoic look her face had taken on.
"But then it turns out that I woke up one day, and I finally saw what was right under my nose. And, you know, Alice, for the first time I was able to recognize it for what it was—that somewhere along the line, the distance between first and second place had grown so great, that first place wasn’t even in view anymore. And while I wanted, for so long, nothing more than to be your number one…I don’t even think this is a race I want to finish anymore."
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YAY!!! I love it! Post Soon!
Yay! I’m sitting in a hotel room in London, online for the first time in almost a week, and I see this on the first page. So happy you posted, and what a great chapter. I’m glad my girls are talking and holdong off on just jumping each others’ bones, although I have to be a perv and admit that I think they should jump each others’ bones all the time. And I know she’s already been claimed, but can I have Jules? Give a girl a break, I got through all of L3 without even a kiss. But it was such an awesome time, and all f them were gorgeous. Leisha and Erin kept watching each other talk on stage, and it was enough to make your heart melt. Well, maybe just mine since I’m a sap. This comment is hella long, sorry!
you blow me away. that was so good. i am glad alice went easy on dana when she tried to walk out, that would have sucked if they already got in a fight. i knew jules was going to know (but how could she not?) and yeah she should have let alice have it – but i’m glad she didn’t. we need to meet up in ny sometime soon? i will email you.
What a great update. This is such a fantastic story it’s been such a journey that you have taken this pair on to get to this point I can’t wait to see what you write for them together. Thanks for updating.
I have loved this story from the very beginning. This chapter is another example of your finest writing, beautifully executed. My heart melted while reading A & D’s tender moments. They absolutely belonged together and thanks for reuniting them at last. Simultaneously, I also felt sorry for Jules. Her speech was accurate, wise, thoughtful and most important of all, flawless. It is really pointless to be someone’s #2. Lastly, I want to convey to you my utmost admiration of your ability to deliver a perfectly crafted story. Bravo!
Hey, I’m totally new here and this was one of the first stories i started reading, I’ve been a bit of a silent reader but I finally decided to come and join the gang. I’m so happy you’ve found time to come and write again, this was a flawless and heartfelt chapter and I can’t fault you. Amazing =)
you rock!! so much too, more more please!! i crave this story so much it’s a little weird actually. Your one of two writers that i get really excited for wen i see u’ve posted i just can’t get enough and now that they’re finally back together its just gunna get so much better, poor jules though oh so sorry for her but it had to happen for danish sake. I can’t wait till next time on if i fall…. neways until next time i guess :) snaps for the swissmister!!!
Excellent chapter as always, swismiss24!! You write both girls so well — so honestly. And it’s great that they are actually communicating. I also love the maturity of the both of them. They both wanted to stay and get re-connected but both realized they had other things they needed to do. Gives me hope that things will work out this time around for them. “Capitan” Hee! Jules? Come on over here and MaGoose will take care of you. ;-D Thanks so much, swismiss24. This really was an amazing update to the story!
I feel sorry for Jules. She’s a great woman, if she were real and here, well somebody would be awfully lucky to have her! hehe This is one awesome chapter swismiss. But even if Jules is great and all, it wouldn’t be fair o neither of them if they continued sailing their ship. Thanks for updating! dear awesomeness:)
Nicely done yet again! I really like the fact Danish slowed down and talked to each other. It’s encouraging to see their relationship maturing. As much as I liked the impulsiveness of “Finally” in S2, I equally enjoyed those few glimpses we had into their still-intimate but less frenzied conversations. Thanks for rounding out their interation for us here. Congratulations on your Bar results! As always, I’m looking forward to the next installment. Thanks for continuing.
I hope you plan to update this AMAZING story soon!