MCSM: A Rather Ridiculously Ravishing and Romantic Anthology

Act VI: Petra

It had been months since the group separated after the holidays, and Petra was still missing it. I'll never forget those days. And Jesse, I'll never forget the unyielding love you have expressed for me, and almost never in my life has someone had the guts to admit it. You're one-of-a-kind, Jesse. You're unique. You fill my heart with love...

A knock came from the door, and Petra answered. It was Jesse, and she had to talk to her (it seemed urgent because she rarely ever looks so worried). "Hi! Didn't expect to see you until tonight! What's up?" Jesse entered the cabin, sat on the couch, and began. "I haven't seen Lukas this morning, or Jesse. Have you seen them?" to which Petra replied "No, actually. You really miss him, don't you?"

Jesse noticed the teasing tone in her voice, and she responded "Of course I do! Every hour without his warmth is like a year without love! I love him too much for us to be separated again!" I miss his warm touch and his adorable attempts to express himself... "If I were to be honest with you, I'm kinda starting to... er..." Petra was lost for words. "Miss him? Become attached to him? Run out of room to embed his love for you? What? C'mon pick already I'm running out of ideas here!"

Jesse was repeatedly suggesting possibilities, and she received "I think I'd pick all three. I guess I'm starting to miss him to the brink of breaking down, I am clinging on to his affection. And I do know he loves me so much, I'm practically full of it! Only difference being, you and Lukas are basically seen together everyday, probably cuddling or snogging or something. And you never seem to feel awkward about it, regardless of whoever's watching you."

Jesse knew what she meant, and she replied "Well duh! Or course I don't feel awkward. As long as he loves me and he's with me, I don't care about what other people think! And besides, I don't feel odd at all, be it hugging, walking together, even snogging." Petra was surprised to hear that Jesse doesn't care about public concern, and worried that she will never be the same with Jesse, "Look, it's not that I care about him- I do! But, he can be real emotional at times, and you know I'm not so great with this stuff. Even now, I still feel discomforted whenever he hugs, holds (my hand), or snogs me. Anything I can do to ebb these bugs away?" Petra sounded firm and to the point.,

For a while, Petra thought Jesse was gonna be silent, but the silence was broken when she said "Just. Try to stay calm, even in the most awkward situation, be it kissing or whatever. But yeah, so just keep your cool and try to be yourself." Petra took this advice but didn't understand . "Riiiiiiiiight. Be myself, uhhh... yeah..." Jesse scowled at her. "You don't get it do you? Just... try to understand, ok? Gotta head back, and y'know, prepare for my groom!" She happily skipped off, leaving Petra, still dismayed but hopeful, staring at the rising sun and the blowing corn fields to the west.

There's gotta be something I can do so I don't screw this up!