Busted Gulch vol. 13

Don't Screw This Up (ARCase)

Don't Screw This Up

The casino was packed to the brim when Jacob Craven walked in.

Jacob gave the bartender a grin, "Hey Jujube. Is Ruechari in?"

He served Jacob a shot of gin.

"Just what are you up to Jake?

I hope it's not more trouble for your sake.

Besides I thought you were giving Rue some space."

"I have stayed clear. Why do you think seeing Rue is not a good idea?

Seriously? How much more space does she need?"

"Didn't Rue just offer you, a slot to do your show 

a night or two each week?

It seems you are treading on ice already weak.

Think of Josie, Jake, she needs some stability for pity sake!

You're going to mess this up and Ronan is pretty tough.

I should know believe me, and then there is Billy."

Jacob gave a disgusted face.

"Ronan doesn't own her. Maybe I should put him in his place! He messed up splendidly.

Billy that jackass sure is cunnin'. Though I do believe, he's no longer in the runnin'.

So I'm in the right spot to move in."

"You sound as though it's a race. Jacob, why do you want to compete in the first place?

Maybe you should get your own life together and give Rue her space."

Jacob laughed much to his dismay,

"Hell will freeze over before that day.

Some things are worth fighting for Jujube.

Like Ruechari, Ronan and Billy don't scare me."

"Jake don't be so foolish, you have no idea what you're messing with."

Jacob laughed and finished his drink, "I can't take them is what you think."

"Your hotheaded temper is going to get you into deep shit someday

And this macho routine is only going to push Rue away.

I don't want to see her hurt again, she been through enough between Billy and Ronan."

"What would you have me do? I cannot stop thinking about Rue."

Jujube sighed. He then conceded. By the look in his face, he knew he was defeated.

Bullheaded and stubborn as ever was Jake. He was making a big mistake.

"Jake, I know we don't know each other all that well,

But there's something off about you I can tell.

I've known plenty of guys like you.

Who play around then move on through.

Please don't be another snake

Because if you hurt her, I'll kill you Jake."

"I'm thirsty. How much longer is this gonna take!"

Yelled a man named Blake.

"I got work to do. Please be careful with Rue.

She was in her office, last I knew."

Jacob told Jujube thank you.

Even whistled a tune as he went to find Rue.

Her office door was opened a hair. For a moment he could do nothing but stare.

Ruechari was beautiful to behold. The shaman of the west, the legend foretold.

She had laid hands upon him. Healed his ribs and broken skin.

No woman before her had enamored him so. And he didn't know how to let her go

He thought of her day and night. Though he knew, for her he just wasn't right.

Knew he wasn't good enough for her too. Something was broken in him, it was true.

But he couldn't stop wanting Rue.

Things had been a mess of late. They missed out on their second date.

Discovering the death of Lou, being reunited with Brandy too.

Had halted what was developing between him and Rue.

But looking at her now, he knew that was untrue.

He wanted to keep his vow. To win Rue's heart and keep it somehow.

To keep it for the rest of his life. Maybe someday even make her his wife

For he knew, he'd never find another like Rue. But that thought was bittersweet.

He found himself wanting to retreat.

This was something he couldn't do. Couldn't give her what she wanted him too.

Ruechari was not after a night of fun. She wanted to find the one.

He didn't want to hurt Rue. So leaving was the best thing he could do.

But then Rue noticed him, and she waved him on in.