The Way We Feel Finale - Part V (Read Please)

Re: The Way We Feel - Part II

Hmm...

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I want to know why Buttfly has fallen inlove with me and i'm in a story that I didn't know about.


Hahahahaha.

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I would love to put the scene with the tackle of Noah into a movie, complete with the giving of advice as Noah is pinned to the ground.

Mal

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part II

LOL If you guys remember, I said not to look to deeply into it. They're your names, but not actually you. Now Eva, if you are imagining yourself being all lovey dovey with Noah, then be my guest. Just make sure he knows about it first.

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part II

If she's worried about this little story, just wait until she see's MY portrayal of her... mwuhahaha

Btw, solid story so far Dan, i'm diggin' it.

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part II

Thank you Dan. I'm waiting to see some fruition of your story.

Also, I thought I could hold out writing more of this but the urge to finish this story is killing me. Here's Part III. It's pretty lengthy and is the chapter before the penultimate chapter. I'm sad to see this almost ending. I would love to hear some ideas on what you guys might think happen in the story.

The Way We Feel - Part III


Noah awoke three hours later to see the time. It read 2:35. He had been dreaming heavily of what he would do when he met Eva later. In one dream he proposed to her and and asked her to marry him. Noah shook the thought out of his mind. He was only eighteen and the thought of marriage scared him. Noah took a shower, wore his best dress clothes he could find and even sprayed on some cologne his mother had bought for him one sunny day in spring. Then he sat in his living room and waited.

After about five minutes of waiting, Noah picked up the phone and dialed a number. Another familiar voice answered it.

"Hello, this is Mal speaking," answered Mal.

"Hi Mal. It's Noah," said the hapless loser.

"Dude, it's been about three days since the party last Friday. Are you ok?" asked Mal.

Noah was silent for a few seconds.

"No, I called up Eva and asked her to meet me at Reynold's at 4:00. I think I might finally have the answer to what she was asking for. Mal, how did things happen between you and Eliza? What made you want to be with her as long as you have?" asked Noah.

Mal chuckled.

"Noah, when me and Eliza first started going out, I was exactly the way you were: bumbling, nervous, always so pessimistic. Then when I actually got to know and love Eliza, I found that being myself made all the difference. One cannot accept another's attention if that person makes an attempt to cover one's true self. No women will ever want to love a man who can't be honest and puts on facades. It's like what Corey said to me one day, "If love was a gorgeous woman at a costume party, humans would be the first ones to have sex with her thinking it's a secretary, when in actuality it's our wives."

Noah fell silent for five seconds in confusion.

"What the hell does that mean!? Are you sure Corey wasn't just pulling your leg that day?" asked Noah skeptically.

"No, when Corey told me, he had a look of seriousness in his eyes that I never saw again in three years. He was being dead honest. In truth, he's right. Think about that quote. We are so busy trying to hide ourselves from everyone else including love, we mistake our feelings and end up giving mixed signals. It's obvious that Eva cares for you, but it's a matter of your honor and commitment to fufill her need. Can you do that Noah?" asked Mal.

"I...I don't know Mal. I honestly don't know," answered Noah truthfully.

Noah heard Mal breathe in a cigarette and exhale on the phone.

"Well Noah, it comes down to this. September will be next week and Eva will be leaving for Miami. If you do not express how you feel tonight and give her the answer she is looking for, then it's over. I cannot tell you what to do because this is an obstacle you and Eva must face together. I can only cheer you on and hope for the best. Bye Noah," finished Mal as he hung up.

Noah let the phone back on the receiver and stood up. He wasn't going to let the darkness overcome him again. The light at the end of the tunnel was Eva, and by hell or highwater he was going to fight to reach it. Noah walked outside, locked his door, and got into his 2003 Nissan Pathfinder, with dreams of big plans in his future.

Noah walked into Reynold's at exactly 3:59 hoping to be there before Eva. He scanned the small cafe and saw no other people he knew.

"Good," said Noah breathing a sigh of relief.

"Are you sure it is?" asked someone from behind him.

Noah jumped forward in shock and turned around. Eva stood behind him with her tongue out in a comical fashion. Noah wiped the sweat off of his brow and gave Eva a stern look.

"I was hoping you would have changed but I see I was mistaken," said Noah.

"Aww, does the baby want his pacifier? Go in and sit down, I've been here since 3:30," said Eva as she and Noah walked towards a booth by the front cafe window.

"Since 3:30? By why go through all the trouble?" asked Noah as he was sitting down.

"I was just here wondering what should I do..." said Eva as she sat down as well.

"Do what now?" asked Noah puzzingly.

"Never mind. So what are you getting to eat?" asked Eva as she picked up a menu.

"I really don't know, but this BLT looks delicious," said Noah trying to stifle his nerves and the heated tension already rising in the air.

Suddenly, Noah's menu flew down as Eva pushed it. Now it was Eva staring into Noah's eyes, with a fierceness he had never seen.

"It's obvious you didn't come here to eat so tell me what's on your mind," said Eva.

Noah sighed and pushed his menu away. There was no beating around the bush with Eva. She liked her discussions clear, precise, and straight to the point.

"Eva, you told me something weeks ago that I didn't know how to answer and still don't know. You told me that to acquire one's feelings the person had to feel whole with another. I now have a somewhat vague meaning of it now and it means that to hold that perosn forever, one must love that person with his heart, body, and soul. I know without a doubt that I love you Eva, but I'm afraid of what it might mean," said Noah quietly.

Noah looked up into Eva's face to see her silently crying. He hated how she looked when she was upset. It broke his heart.

"That's not true!," yelled Eva. "You know exactly what it means to love me yet you still don't want to accept the responsibility that comes with it! I LOVE YOU WITH EVERYTHING THAT I HAVE AND YOU STILL CAN'T ACCEPT THAT!?" screamed Eva making a few patrons turn around to look.

"It's not that I don't accept but I don't know where to go from this! I'm as lost to love as any other guy in the world! Cut me some slack!"yelled Noah.

Eva wiped her eyes on her blouse and stood up over Noah. She then slapped him twice. The entire restaurant fell silent.

"You should be ashamed of yourself," said Eva as she grabbed her purse and quickly walked out the door.

The effects of the slap stunned Noah for a few moments before he could get up and run out of the cafe.

"EVA! WHERE ARE YOU!?" yelled Noah as he exited the cafe.

He looked around and saw not a trace of her. He leaned against the brick wall of the cafe and began to cry. He was hurt and confused. He seriously had no clue what he was going to do now. Eva had for the one time in their relationship, openly come out about her feelings. Eva loved Noah deeply and he loved her as well.

"Well not exactly..." thought Noah to himself.

Noah knew that he had feelings for Eva but he knew it wasn't love. It was a desire for protection and affection from another. He didn't love her. He just wanted someone to care for him the way a mother would. Noah got into his truck and drove home silently crying to himself.

Five days had passed. Eva was to be leaving that night around 8:00. Noah woke up like any other day, but the thought of Eva leaving him behind was too painful to bear. He moped through the day and watched television until about 5:00. He called Mal hoping he would have some words of comfort. He told him what had happened and Mal was not pleased.

"I'm disspointed in you Noah! After everything you and I spoke about, you still couldn't accept the fact that you might love this girl!? You jackass! I can't believe you!" said Mal furiously.

"Hey get the hell of my case ok!? I didn't know what to do, I told her exactly how I feel and it wasn't what she wanted to hear! Don't look down on me because my truth doesn't coincide with her feelings," said Noah defensively.

Mal began to breathe rapidly in attempt to calm down.

"Ok, Noah. Eva is leaving today is a few hours. You are contempt with this?" said Mal.

"Ye..." began Noah but he stopped.

"Is that a yes?" asked Mal.

Noah was silent. He then gave the biggest smile he had ever seen himself do that summer. He had finally understood it. He wasn't contempt with that at all. Hell no he wasn't. He realized that truly love Eva heart, mind, body, and soul. He was too afraid to step into the darkness of being with Eva, but being in love meant to take risks with the one you loved together. He wasn't going to take this sitting down.

"Mal, I apologize for being such a coward. Could you ever forgive me?" asked Noah.

Mal laughed.

"Of course Noah. You're my best friend."

Noah smiled again.

"Good. Well Mal, I need you to get ready and come get me," said Noah.

"What? What for?" asked Mal.

Noah laughed loudly for joy. He finally felt what it meant to be in love.

"I'm gonna catch that damn plane and make up with Eva if it's the last thing that kills me."

Mal smiled.

"Catch you in an hour," said Mal as he hung up the phone.

End of Part III

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part II

Sorry for the double post but I just wanted to bump this to top of the list.

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part II

Well done!

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part II

For the record, everyone should know that I don't smoke. But if I did, I would want my lighter to be one that looks like a pistol.

Mal

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part II

For the record, I do like my discussions clear and straight to the point.

I'm not sure about the whole slapping part, though. Maybe if I really loved them hahaha.

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part IV - The Penultimate

Ahhh this is it. The penultimate chapter. This is an even lengthier piece than the last chapter, and it has a cliffhanger you wouldn't want to miss. Also this part took me over 2 hours to write so if you don't at least tear up, I'll feel disappointed.


The Way We Feel - Part IV


VROOM! Mal whipped the small Civic around cars on the freeway as fast as he could. Noah was clutching the door handle for dear life as the air rushed through the open windows of the car.

"Mal, can't slow this thing down just a teensy bit!?" asked Noah nervously.

Mal gave an almost insane, maniacal laugh.

"Aww come on Noah! This is the only chance you'll get to set things right and you want me to slow down. As the saying goes, sit down, shut up and hold on!" yelled Mal as they barreled down the L.A. freeway.

Mal and Noah hurried up and parked their car near Terminal B, the terminal where Eva would be getting on Flight 278 to Miami, Florida. They both rushed through the terminal and looked at the flight courses. It read:

London - 7:30 - On Time
New York City - 8:00 - On Time
Nashville - 6:30 - Delayed
Philadelphia - 9:00 - Cancelled
Miami - 8:00 - On Time

Noah looked at his watch. It read 7:15 PM. He had 45 minutes to get through security, and make his way down the terminal to get to the C terminal which was only accessible through B. Noah and Mal both started running again, side by side. Noah dodged to the left, passing an elderly woman, while Mal hurdled over a low plant which almost tripped him. They turned left on a corner to encounter a very long line.

"This is the damn security line!" exclaimed Noah in an angry voice.

Mal asked a nearby security guard how long it would take to make it through the line.

"Well since it's almost time for Labor Day, you might be in line for a good 2 hours or more," said the guard.

Noah punched a nearby wall, chipping off some plaster.

"Calm down Noah! We'll think of something," said Mal.

Noah sat down on a nearby bench with his head in his hands. By time he made it through the line, Eva would be long gone and his chance to make things right would vanish.

"AH YEAH BABY!" screamed a voice from the other side of the metal detector.

Mal peered out into the distance to see someone running towards them being followed by three security guards.

"Hey Noah, is that Corey?" asked Mal puzzlingly.

Noah looked up to see a crazed man running from the guards. He had the same hair as Corey but it couldn't be....

"OOOOFFF!" went a security guard as the figure ran into another guard.

It was no mistaking it now. It was Corey coming down the hall.

"Noah! Mal! You finally came!" said Corey as he continued to run.

Corey stepped on top of the conveyor belt and jumped over the x-ray machine, landing the other side of the detectors. He jogged over to Mal and Noah.

"Guys, you finally came! Noah, you need to go and get Eva! The plane is almost preparing for first boarding!" said Corey hurriedly.

"Corey, how did you know we would be here?" asked Noah.

Corey pointed a thumb to Mal.

"After Mal got off the phone with you, I had called to ask if he wanted to hang out. He told me what happened and I decided I would come," said Corey.

"HEY! YOU OVER THERE! STOP!" yelled a guard from the other side of the detectors going through the right side of the detectors to get Corey.

"Guys, listen up. If you wait through the line, it will be too late. Instead, I'll distract the guards and you guys make a run for Terminal C. Noah, good luck," said Corey as he turned towards the guards.

"Aww do the pigs want to play? Come and get it!" yelled Corey as he ran down the way Noah and Mal had just come through.

The three guards including the ones at the security line all left to capture Corey.

"Go Go!" yelled Mal as he pulled Noah off of the bench and ran for the detectors.

Luckily, the detector didn't go off and they managed to get through without the crowd making too much of a noise. They continued to pass by cafes, bars, newsstands, and various other businesses going down the Terminal. At last they came to a T-intersection of the hall. On the wall, it had in giant letters," Terminal C." On a large placard it had:

Flights 145-200
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Flights 201-305
<---------------

"To the left Mal!" yelled Noah as they turned left and continued running.

The slope of the Terminal began to slope downwards as they neared the actual planes. Noah could begin to hear the airplane engines revving up and taking off. He looked down at his watch. It was now 7:40. Final boarding was now beginning and he needed to make it to the plane now. Noah and Mal ran for five more minutes until they finally reached the checkout counter for the flight. It was an even longer line than the security line. Noah felt the blood leave his face in disappointment. He now couldn't buy a ticket to get on the plane. All hope was lost.

"Judging by your facial expression, you're thinking that you can't get on the plane because you can't get a ticket. Well seeing as how you couldn't do anything without me, here you go," said Mal as he pulled out an envelope from his coat pocket.

Noah opened it up to reveal a single ticket bound to Miami at 8:00 pm. Noah was speechless.

"How did you get these?" asked Noah in awe.

Mal laughed.

When you have frequent flyer miles, a ticket is just a mouse click away," said Mal.

Noah began to tear up in gratefulness. Mal noticed and hugged his friend. He whispered in his ear.

"Look, this is my last piece of advice for you now, Noah Walshman. When you are in that airplane, you find Eva, you let her know how you truly feel, and you bring her back to reality. She was our friend as well as yours, Noah. Be safe and may love guide your heart. Also make sure to check that seat behind you. I don't think Corey only helped you once today," said Mal.

Noah turned around and saw a duffel bag on a chair. He picked it up and turned to smile at Mal.

"Thank you," was all Noah said before he turned around and ran through the gate to get on the plane.

Noah walked down the ramp and got onto the plane. The synthetic fresh smell of an airplane immediately greeted his nostrils. Noah walked down the aisle, dodging people until he found his seat: C-24. He was grateful that Mal had gotten him a window seat. Noah sat down and heard a crinkle inside the bag. Noah opened it up to find a yellow sticky note stuck to a pile of clothes and toiletries. He stood up, put the bag in the overhead compartment, and sat down to read the note. It read:

Hey Noah. Since I figured you wouldn’t think to bring clothes and other supplies, I filled this duffel bag with my clothes and some stuff you’ll need once you get to Miami.

-Corey


Noah smiled as he put the note in his pocket and looked around. Once the airplane got off the ground, he was going to get up and search for Eva. Five minutes later, the door was sealed and the captain had began to speak to the cabin. Noah was slightly dozing with a pillow he had asked for from a flight attendant, when he heard a woman’s voice speak to him.

“Excuse me sir, could you move your arm rest over?” asked the woman.

Noah took the pillow off his face, looking drowsy.

“Yeah sure,” he said as he looked into the face of Eva.

Eva’s mouth dropped wide open as she stared back at Noah. It would have went on this way for another ten minutes had another flight attendant not asked Eva to sit down and buckle her seatbelt.

“Umm, hi Eva,” said Noah as he thought over what had just happened.

It was fairly odd how all of this worked out for Noah. Not only had Mal found out from Eva’s parents that the plane left at 8:00, he also managed to arrange him to be seated next to Eva. Noah made a mental note to question his friend when he returned.

"How the hell did you find out I was getting on this flight!? I should turn you in for stalking," said Eva as she turned her body away from him.

Noah sighed and looked out the window to see a gorgeous red-orange sun setting in the sky. By the time they got to Miami, it would be the next day. Noah had less than six hours to get his point across to Eva.

"Eva, I..." started Noah but his voice was drowned out as the plane suddenly jerked forward and they were taking off.

Noah put his head back, closed his eyes, and clamped his hand down on the armrest. No matter how many times he had flew in an airplane, he still never was used to it. After what seemed like an hour, the captain told the cabin that the seatbelt sign was off and that passengers were allowed to leave thier seats. Noah opened his eyes and looked at Eva. She too had her eyes closed in fear. Noah then noticed that both of them had clamped onto each other's hands, thinking that they were the armrest. Noah didn't mind holding her hand but Eva opened her eyes, saw them holding hands, and began to get up.

Noah watched in slow motion as Eva was almost standing. It was in that moment that nothing else in his entire life mattered as much as she did. Noah reached out, grabbed her, and yanked her down.

"Noah what the hell is your problem!?" said Eva in a hushed angry voice to not not attract nosy passengers.

"You. You are my problem. The fact that I can't look at you whenever I want to is a problem. The fact that I can't hold you in my arms when I'm feeling afraid or alone is a problem. The fact that I can't taste the softness of your lips is my problem. I want to correct the problems, no matter how much it takes Eva," said Noah taking Eva's hands into his.

Eva still looked at him with a hard, unsatisfied look in her eye.

"Anyone can say that they want to correct the problems, but unless they truly mean it, the problems cannot be mended," said Eva.

Noah finally snapped.

"Cut the transcendentalist bullshit Eva! All of this "truly feel one's heart" crap is getting on my nerves! However, if you want to hear it that way then fine! Eva, until now, my mind, body and soul has not come together to form my whole self. In that case, part of me loved you and part of me didn't. Until today, I was content on this fact and I tried desperately to dull the pain that was lingering in the reccesses of my soul. But when I thought about losing you forever, all of those feelings faded away," said Noah as his voice began to calm down.

Eva's eyes had began to change into a softer, more understanding look of compassion. Noah continued.

"As those feelings faded away, I came to terms with the fact that in order to be with you, I had to give into love and completely surrender myself to you. Everything I am is yours and everything that is your is mine. I want to join with you Eva and become one in harmony. So Eva, don't do this to yourself or me. Forgive me and consummate my feelings for you. Complete the circle and be one with me. Kiss me and tell me in true honesty, that you love me the way that I love you now," said Noah as his hands had moved to her shoulders.

Eva had now broken down and began to cry in earnesty. For the first time since thier relationship started, Eva Hennington had heard the words she had been wanting to hear from Noah Walshman in months. She dried her eyes and looked at Noah, teary-eyed.

"Yes, I want to complete the circle with you. I want to feel your mind, body, and spirit join with me in bliss. I know for now and forever more, that you truly love me and that I love you with all my heart Noah Walshman," said Eva as she hugged Noah.

Noah finally let go and he silently began to weep for joy.

"And I love you too, Eva Hennington," said Noah.

"Kiss me," said Eva as she pulled back, staring into Noah's eyes.

Noah smiled and leaned forward to kiss her. he could see the wrinkles on her lips as he closed the distance.....

BUMP! The plane suddenly dropped a few feet and the entire cabin shook from turbulance. The captain's voice came on.

"Excuse me cabin, but the the seatbelt sign is now turned on. We ask that you return to your seats as we ride out this turbulance."

Noah and Eva split apart, put on seatbelts, and held each other's hands in support. The cabin dropped again and the cabin all gasped in horror as the pane began to violently move all around.

"Noah I'm scared!" yelled Eva as she buried herself in Noah's chest. Noah held onto her as the plane began to shake even more.

Then suddenly it stopped. The plane leveled out and the captain came back on.

"I'm sorry for that folks, but it seems we hit a raincloud," said the pilot as he began to chuckle.

The cabin began to laugh nervously as Eva got up and looked at Noah.

"I'm going to go speak to a flight attendant in the front about what happened," said Eva as she walkled to the front.

Noah watched Eva disappear behind the curtains and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Finally, now I can kiss Eva.." he started.

Then as quick as a bolt of lightning, the plane began to fall from the sky. The feeling of freefall began to fill Noah's stomach as he heard the screams of the cabin fill the air. The captain's voice filled the cabin.

"OH MY GOD THE CONTROLS WON'T RESPOND!!! WE'RE GONNA CRASH!" yelled the captain as the sound of tearing metal came over the intercom.

A small stool flew through the curtains and passed over Noah who ducked. The stool had enough force that it hit the side door of the airplane, knocking it open. The sound of hurricane force winds filled the cabin as everything began to be sucked out of the plane,. Now, the entire plane was filled with screaming as people began screaming, praying and holding onto something for support.

Noah heard a terrified scream of, "Help me!" as he watched the front. Suddenly, a pair of legs came through the curtains. Then what looked like a girl floating in air flew through the curtains and held onto the side bars near the curtains. It was Eva.

"Oh God! Eva!" screamed Noah throatily as he tried to stand up through the air.

"Noah! Is that you!? Oh God, I don't wanna die! I don't know how much longer I can hold on!!" screamed Eva in a strained voice.

Noah looked back slightly. If he could position himself between the door and Eva, he could catch her. Noah stood up with one foot hooked around the outside chair and one hand on the armrest.

"Eva! On the count of 3 I want you to let go!" screamed Noah.

"NOO! I can't do it!" screamed Eva as she began to cry.

"Baby, if you love me and trust me with all of your heart, you'll let go! I WILL CATCH YOU!" said Noah with determination.

Eva was quiet while the cabin was still screaming through the rushing air.

"ONE! TWO! THREE! NOW EVA!" screamed Noah as he prepared himself.

Eva let go and immediately flew backwards towards the door. Noah lunged upwards just as she was about to pass over him and caught her around the middle with his right arm. She immediately grabbed him with all of her strength as he held on. However the sudden shift in momentum, left Noah too light to be weighted down. Both Eva and Noah flew out of their chairs and flew towards the back wall of the plane. Noah positioned himself so that he would be the cushion between Eva in the wall. As if time had stopped, Noah looked into her eyes ans she saw what he was doing. Her eyes widened in fear as if to say,"No! Don't sacrifice yourself!"

Noah hit the wall with a sickening crunch sound as the metal caved in. A spurt of blood flew out of Noah's mouth and landed on the left side of Eva's face. He could hardly breathe but he managed to grab hold of a bar and roll himself and Eva around so that Eva was in the dent and Noah was the one in front of her. He struggled to talk. He had definitely broken his ribs.

"E-Eva. Hold on to these bars. When the plane crashes, it will take some of the shock off," said Noah as he held onto two chairs and bars and had his body spread in front of her like a human X.

"What are you planning to do!?" screamed Eva through the air. She looked out the side door to see trees begin to fill the area.

"If I have to die to prove I love you, then so be it," said Noah as he smiled.

"NOOO!" screamed Eva as she watched the trees rush up to meet them.

SCREEE! The sound of scraping metal filled the air as the front of the plane crashed through the forest. Noah smiled at Eva, mouthed, 'I love you,' to her and let go of the bars.

Eva pushed off the wall and caught Noah in the air. They began to spin in the air as if they were waltzing in the cosmic ballroom of their own world. The plane's top ripped open as the trees reigned more destruction on the plane. Noah and Eva both slammed against another wall, this time with so much force that they laid on the ground slowly slipping into unconsciousness.

They held each other on the ground as the sound of screaming and ripping metal faded and the Opera lights of the world dimmed. Eva and Noah both imagined somewhere, some famous pianist was playing, "Jesus bleibet meine Freude." They both for the last time saw each other's face and they smiled as the plane crashed into the ground. Through all of the noise, the only thing Noah and Eva could hear were their final breaths. In his mind, Noah heard one last thing before the white light filled his vision. He heard Eva's voice.

"I'll love you Noah. I'll love you forever and a day."


End of Part IV

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part IV - The Penultimate

YOU MUST READ.

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part IV - The Penultimate

they died?! pfft... that was harsh dude.

They had just gotten together too. Oh well, at least Noah finally told her.

I'll admit that some of the lines were a LITTLE cheesy, but overall, I think it had a much better flow than part three. Sometimes a certain word ('car' and 'detectors' come to mind) were used a little much, but other than that, it wasn't too shabby.

The names of the characters... well, not exactly my preference, but they still were believable compared to who they were based on. I know what it's like to write something based on someone, not exactly sure how they might react to being portrayed in story. I give you props for throwing caution to the wind and writing your impressions of people you know. Good job.

RE: Re: The Way We Feel - Part IV - The Penultimate

Observer you realize this was the penultimate chapter. There's one more left. That's all I can say. IMO, I feel some of the lines in Part IV were a little cheesy as well. I thought this part however were the greatest lines in the whole chapter:

I felt that was really well done. But I'm not tooting my own horn. lol
Anyways, the next story I'm writing will finally be the FFR Fanfic you all have been waiting for. I'll need info for the story though.