From: "D.S." Wauw! My first fanfic in like, a really phracking long time! Let me know what you think! ^_^ --Dark Sentinel Date: April 16th, 1999 Rating: PG (very watered-down bad language) Category: H, J/J HR (?), V Archivers: Yep indeedy! Have a blast! Disclaimer: Must I go through this tired old thing? I don't own 'em, no money, nope. "Interruptions" Written by Dark Sentinel Author's Note: Various plot elements were taken from a computer-animated cartoon short. The hush of low murmurs shrouded the couple delicately. Two stately candles illuminated the table with a soft glow. Jonny rested his chin on his entwined hands and gazed into those beautiful green eyes. "Rigatoni a la vodka?" a male voice cut in suddenly. Jonny wrenched his attention away. "Right here." "And the pesto?" "Thanks," Jessie said as the waiter placed her dish before her. She smiled at Jonny and dipped her fork into the pale green sea of pasta. Her escort watched with rapt attention as a mouthful of pesto disappeared between her ruby-shaming lips. He sighed almost inaudibly and began on his rigatoni. The quiet mood was delightful. It was such welcome peace to be here in Jessie's favorite restaurant. They were so busy at times that it felt like every moment with her was a blessing. The pair placed their dessert orders some time later and Jonny once again watched Jessie. Her emerald eyes were searching the room, and a small smile was playing about her mouth. The dainty set of pearls around her neck shimmered opalescent flickers. A fiery lock of hair spilled over one shoulder. Jessie turned to look at him and their eyes met. Now. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, Jonny leaned forward. Jessie followed suit. Eyelashes trembling as they were lowered, mouths opening to greet each other . . . when suddenly, there was a great splash of icy water on Jonny's head. He jerked backwards in surprise. "What the hell?! Is there a leak in the ceiling or something?" Jessie blinked in confusion at Jonny's outburst, and all of a sudden the entire imaged world before him dissolved. Jonny opened his eyes and saw his ceiling fan first. He groaned and looked at his open window. More splashes of rain spilled through and onto his bed. "Damn!" he spat as he rolled over groggily and sat up. "I was so close!" He staggered over and slammed the window shut, then all but tripped back into his bed and fell back asleep immediately. "I'm sorry, where were we?" Jonny smiled back at Jessie's fair face moments later. "I think we were about . . . like this . . ." Jessie leaned forward again and Jonny did the same. Jonny closed his eyes. It came as no surprise when just before their mouths met, there was a loud clanging. An alarm clock materialized at his elbow, announcing its presence with gusto. Jonny swatted it away and turned to try again, but it only quadrupled in size and noise. Jonny's eyes flickered open once more. He reached over, grabbed the ringing alarm clock, and threw it across the room. It thudded heavily against the wall, slammed into the floor, and slowly stopped ringing. "Jonny! Time for your judo lesson!" Dr. Quest's voice wafted dimly up the stairs. "Why does this always happen at the best part?!" he whined to himself. "Whatever. I don't have to go to judo today." Jonny slid open the drawer of his bedside table and pulled out a small bottle. Popping open the lid, he downed a pill and put it back. "‘Guaranteed eight hours of deep sleep', perfect," he sighed happily as he lay against his pillow. Back to the restaurant! "Gosh, Jess, I am really sorry we keep getting interrupted like this," Jonny apologized hastily, desperately wishing they could just get on with the kiss, now that he had a whole eight hours to do it. Jessie smiled wordlessly and leaned forward again. But instead of a kiss, Jonny felt a great slurp up his cheek. "Jess?! Is it your new thing to lick people?" he cried incredulously, drawing attention from surrounding diners. Jessie's beautiful hair disappeared and was replaced with white fur. Her face warped into that of a dog's. "BANDIT!" Jonny screamed in frustration as he realized what was happening. He jumped up from his seat. Jessie-Bandit got up too, arms spread out wide, beckoning. "No! NO! GET AWAY FROM ME!" His mutant date caught him and gave him a big, wet lick. Jonny ducked away and sprinted out of the restaurant, screaming, with his dream-turned-nightmare in hot pursuit. Far from the tortured recesses of Jonny's mind, Bandit remained perched on Jonny's chest, where it was nice and warm. The faithful little pup continued licking his cheek, patiently waiting for his master to wake up. . . . the end? --Dark Sentinel ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shop.theglobe.com * One-Stop Shopping * Free Shipping in U.S.! Live Personal Shopper * Satisfaction Guaranteed * No Hassle Returns! Accessories, Apparel, Jewelry, Kids, Sporting Goods, Apparel, More!!