Dinah Jane Imagines

misunderstanding (part 2)

-Your Pov-

I guess I overreacted, but she could have at least let me say bye. At the theatre, my friend can tell something is bothering me. She reckons dancing is the best way to let my emotions out, and she still had to choreograph a scene, so she says I will be perfect to substitute for the dancer who is running late.

She introduces me to Colin, a handsome young dancer. I run through the routine with him a couple of times, and we actually get on really well. It makes me forget about my troubles with Dinah for a moment.

Dinah and I continue having short, impolite conversations whenever we call each other, and she doesn't even say 'I love you' anymore. It is bothering me, and I can't focus on painting at all. 2 days before Dinah comes home, I am going to the theatre again. I help set up the background for the final show tomorrow night, and when I am done, Colin comes over to me, and asks me to go with him and my friend, Sarah, to Starbucks. I agree.

It is a lot of fun hanging out with them. I haven't had this much fun for the past 2 months. The contact between me and Dinah has grown even less. We didn't see each other once, and we don't even call each other anymore. All we exchange now is either a good morning, or goodnight text. Part of me is afraid that Dinah has moved on, finding someone new, and another part of me is mad at myself for being so stubborn. I'm really nervous for when she returns in 2 days.

I wonder what is going to happen. "Hellooooo!" Colin calls, interrupting my thoughts. "What?" I ask as I snap back to reality. "Sarah has to go. Do you still want to walk around the mall a bit, or should I walk you home?" Colin asks. "Uhm... Let's walk around the mall a bit." I say, already thinking to get a new dress to surprise Dinah when he's home. I'll cook us dinner, and set the table romantic, and maybe, hopefully everything will just return to normal.

Colin and I walk into a cute boutique, and I find this really pretty navy coloured dress. He offers to carry the bag for me as we walk to another store in search of shoes. As I try on a pair of navy heels to match the dress, I slightly wobble, and Collin wraps an arm around my waist to steady me. It feels weird, so I quickly unwrap myself, and buy the heels. I still need accessories, so we go to another store. I pay for my accessories, and ask Colin if he will walk me home since it's nearly evening. He happily agrees.

On the way home, we learn a lot more about each other. It turns out Colin is gay, and he lost his parents in the twin-tower disaster. I explain to him about me and Dinah and he carefully listens, giving advice when he can. When we stand at mine and Dinah's front door, I thank Colin, and give him a kiss on the cheek. He leaves, and I go inside to start planning my dinner for Dinah .

The next day, I buy all the groceries, and do one or two preparations, as well as spring clean just about every single room. It is finally time for Dinah  to come home. She texted me this morning, saying she'll let me know later if I should get her at the airport or not. After finishing our dinner and hopping through the shower, I sit on the couch awaiting instructions from Dinah .

I have the same butterflies I get every time before I see her, and I get excited. My phone rings, and the caller ID says it is Dinah calling me. I immediately hit answer. "Hi." I nearly yell into the phone. Dinah replies in mono tone. "Hi. You don't need to come pick me up. Ally is giving me a ride so I can come get a few things, and them I'm staying at her place for a while." Dinah  says. I feel a giant lump raise in my throat.

"Uhm, ok." I whisper into the phone. I love Dinah , so if she needs space, I'm willing to give it to her. I hear the dial tone go off, and I whisper once more. "I love you, Dinah .", then put the phone down. I am already in the Navy dress with my makeup done, and the table set and everything. I so badly want to hide everything, and pretend I never cared so much, but I can't move. My entire body aches, and I just sit there.

I am pulled back to reality when I heard keys rambling in the front door about 30 minutes later. I let a few tears fall down my face, so I quickly wipe them, and get up, straightening the dress out. I quickly jump to action, and walk over to the table set for two. I blow out the candles, and just as I am picking up the plates, Dinah appears.

It takes everything in me not to run over to her and hug him. She nods in my direction. I try so hard to smile back, and manage to crack a small smile. "I'll be quick." Dinah promises, and walks up the stairs, skipping every second one. As she reaches the top, and I hear the bedroom door close, I can't hold my tears anymore. I throw the food in the bin, container and all. My tears blur my vision, and I am just really disappointed in myself for letting get to this.

I hear footsteps come down the stairs. I try my best to stop crying, but I can't. Dinah sees me, and worry crossed her face. She drops the things in her hand, and comes over to me. "Don't cry. Please." She softly says hugging me.

I pull away. "W-Why a-are you g-going t-to stay with A-Ally's?" I ask looking her the eye. She looks down instead of answering. After a few seconds of silence, I speak up. "I'll move out if you want. I can go stay with my sister. After all, this was your apartment first." I say softly, choking slightly. Pain crosses Dinah's face.

"Why would you do that? I thought you were mad at me?" Dinah says, looking confused. I return the look. "No, I thought you were mad at me." I say. Dinah lets out a small sigh of relief, and steps forward to wrap her arms around me.

"I was never mad at you. I love you too much." Dinah says softly against my ear. "I missed you a lot. And I love you too." I reply. "Oh, by the way, Love, You look beautiful." Dinah says. "Thanks. So you're not going to Ally's?" I ask just to make sure. "No. I was only going because I thought you didn't want me here. But since you do, I'm staying." Dinah says giving my waist a squeeze.

"Let's get to bed." I say, and we go upstairs and get ready for bed. When we're in the bed, Dinah wraps her arms around my again. "Next time, I think we should talk a whole lot more, to keep from misunderstandings like this." Dinah says, and I smiled even though she can't see me. "I totally agree." I say, and she kisses my forehead.

"Night, baby." She said.

"Goodnight." I reply and we both drift off to the best night's sleep we've have in two months.

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