Day and Night

Chapter 46

Maya quickly pulls away from Lukas and gasps. She quickly covers her mouth then muffledly says, "Lukas, I am so so sorry! We were just talking and having a good time...! It just happened! I'm so sorry!" Lukas wipes his lips then looks at her, "Hey, Maya. Its alright. I get it. I wish I didn't get kissed but its okay." Lukas looks around, seeing nothing. Maya looks down, "We should go get Jesse. Again, I'm so sorry Lukas." Maya starts to walk away but Lukas grabs her arm, "I said it is alright." Lukas and Maya keep their distance from one another as they walk back to the seamstresses room. Lukas knocks on the door and when the old woman opens it she looks down at them. Maya just stays quiet.

"We are looking for Jesse." Lukas says.
"Oh, dear. You just missed her. She just walked out to see you guys." The old woman smiles.
"She did? Where did she go?" Lukas bites his lower lip then turns pale as the old woman points to the direction Jesse went last.
"That means... she could have saw us! And it was a complete accident!" Lukas and Maya both say at the same time.

Lukas quickly runs off to find Jesse. When he does find her, however, she is in tears and heading away from the castle. She felt couldn't go anywhere. And that was probably true. Before she can leave the kingdom, Lukas grabs her arm. "Jesse let me explain." He tries to pull her closer to him and she sighs, "It was stupid of me to think I could have someone love me. Everyone who ever has has left me or betrayed me. You, Daddy, Luna, Axel, Olivia, Petra..." Jesse tries to pull away from Lukas. He tightens his grip. "You didn't lose me, Jesse! And I didn't betray you! Maya kissed me!" Jesse sighs and looks down, "Sure, Lukas..." Jesse tried to pull away. When Lukas does not let go of Jesse, she turns around and slaps him with her other hand. Instantly, Lukas lets go. He looks at Jesse as he holds his cheek. Jesse gasps, "Lukas, I..." Jesse bites her lip. Lukas sighs, "...Jesse... Your welcome to come home... To the castle. But please, just think about what I told you. Think about how many people love you." Lukas turns around and walks back to the castle. Jesse watches him and waits.

Hours pass by and Jesse had not moved. Her cheeks were slightly wet because of tears but they are not as wet as before. She slowly makes her way back to the castle then she goes to the room she has been staying in. It is very dark and everything is organized. Her cloak is folded up on the foot of her bed and the book of spells is on a desk. She sits down and looks at the book. She smiles slightly, remembering that Lukas had helped her. 'He went after me because he cared— cares. He wouldn't let me go alone.' Jesse smiles then looks at her cloak. The outfit she wore when she first met Lukas. 'Heh, he thought I was maya then he realized I wasn't... I left him gifts then one night he actually stayed awake to see me... That first night is the night that started this all.' Jesse grabs the cloak and puts it on. It still fit her perfectly after all those years. Jesse opens the window and climbs onto the roof, just so she could be in the old times just a little linger. As she heads to the old spot, she sees Lukas, sitting there. She bites her lip then smiles.

The blonde sits on the roof, looking at the night sky. He smiles widely at the beauty of the night. His eyes stay locked on the moon more than anything else though. He takes a deep breathe. "I wish you were here Jesse. So we could share this moment. I wish you could forgive me." He sighs. Jesse stands a ways behind him, but not too far away. She covers her head with the cloak she is currently wearing and she looks at him with a smile on her lips. His beautiful golden hair, flawless skin, peachy cheeks, diamond eyes. Lukas looks behind him and sees Jesse. He smirks and looks away. "Oh hey Maya. What are you doing out here?" He repeats what he once said long ago, hoping Jesse would play along. Jesse happily sits down. She would gladly sit down to talk to him. To tell him everything. The blonde grabs onto 'Maya's' hand and sighs happily, "The night is so beautiful. Just like you, Jesse." He says then Jesse turns red. Before Lukas can say anything else, Jesse looks down at her feet. "Lukas, I am so sorry for overreacting... and slapping you and all out just not listening. It was wrong of me to assume that no one cared about me, that you—" Lukas puts a finger on Jesse's lip. "No, Jesse. I understand. You felt hurt, and I suspect you were a little jealous. After a few minutes of silence, Jesse starts telling a story to lighten the mood. It was the story of when her Petra, Axel and Olivia were all making a cake for a night holiday. Half way through the story, Lukas starts laughing hard. Jesse rolls her eyes and gigglrs then they both stare at each other. "Lukas...?" Jesse starts blushing as Lukas grabs her face. "Jesse, I-I love you." They both close their eyes and lean in. Their lips touch as Jesse puts her hands on Lukas' shoulder. After a minute, Lukas pulls away. Jesse smiles at him, "Lukas, I love you too."