Faye: The Therapy Sessions *Chapter 9*

[Red Ninja]

Chapter 9 - Your Song -

I didn't have to be at work until noon on Friday so I decided to treat the guys to blueberry pancakes, my favorite. I was listening to a lot of lovey dovey songs as a result of, um recent events. Yes we were bad, not bad as in having sex and jumping each other every minute. But at the cute flirty stage, bringing me flowers at work, staying up all night talking about nothing. I was in my own little Faye heaven.

'Don't want to be an actor pretending on the stage
Don't want to be a writer with my thoughts an open page
Don't want to be a painter cause everyone comes to look
Don't want to be anything where my life's an open book'

I was pouring the first few pancakes when a pair of warm arms wrapped around my waist and rested their chin on my shoulder.

"Whatcha making?"

"Blueberry pancakes"

"My favorite"

"Liar"

"Are you calling me a liar?"

"Yes Mr. Speigel I am"

"Hmm well then I'm just gonna go sit over here all by myself then."

"You go do that."

'A dream it's true
but I'd see it through
If I could be wasting my time with you'

It was the game we played, we were like to high schoolers in love for the first time. I loved every second of it.

'Don't want be a farmer working in the sun
Don't want to be an outlaw always on the run
Don't want to be climber reaching for the top
Don't want to be anything where I don't know when to stop'

"Can I do yoga with you this morning?"

"Excuse me!?"

"I wanna do yoga with you, what's the big deal."

"No"

"Why not?"

I turned around to see Spike with these terribly fake puppy dog eyes. I couldn't resist him.

"As long as you don't say anything negative..."

"I wouldn't dream of it"

I rolled my eyes and he laughed, we both laughed.

'A dream it's true
but I'd see it through
If I could be wasting my time with you'

"What time do you work today?"

"Noon"

"Do you sing at all today?"

"Tonight at eight."

"Hm, alright"

'So if I'm inside your head
Don't believe what you might have read
You'll see what I might have said'

I had this pit of the stomach kind of fear that he was asking this to figure out when to meet Julia tonight. We hadn't talked about it at all. I knew he would go, I just hoped that I had given him enough reason to stay.

'To hear it
Come waste your time with me'

"You gonna come?"

"I dunno, maybe."

'Come waste your time with me'

After breakfast he joined me in my room for my relaxation yoga. We both laid there with our legs propped up against the wall with our backs on the floor and pillows under our butts. We didn't speak at all, but I already knew what or should I say who he was thinking of. At this point all I could do was pray he would make the right decision, and not leave with her. I reached out and took his hand in mine, he gave it a light squeeze. I heard the door open and looked up to see a very confused Jet.

"So this is what young kids are doing these days."

"Awww, c'mon Jet join us it's very relaxing"

"Yeah Jet, it's not half bad."

"No"

"C'mon Jet, changes, turn and face the strange."

Jet gave an exasperated sigh, grabbed a pillow and joined us on the floor. The three of us laid there in silence. My hand in Spike's, I reached out and grabbed Jet's hand too. Jet gave me another gentle squeeze, we were like a family. My big brother Jet and Spike, my......boyfriend? It didn't matter at the moment I guess, I just absorbed my surroundings.

Work went along slowly but steadily. My mind was elsewhere, at quarter till eight she came in.

"Faye, table five."

I walked over to her. The battle would reach it's climax this evening. I had done my best, but I wondered if it could overcome his past.

"Can I take your order?"

"Black oolong tea."

"Anything else?"

"No I'm waiting for someone. A good friend of yours actually."

She gave me this snide smile. 'Bitch'

"Oh really, well that outta be fun."

I went a gave her order to Sarah behind the counter. Meghan walked up next to me to place hers.

"That bitch at table five is back I see. Hopefully she leaves a tip."

"I can only pray."

"We could always kick her ass for ya later, right Sarah?"

"Totally"

"Hm I may have to take you up on that."

We all gave a good laugh and I took Julia's oolong tea to her. I dropped it off without a word.

"Let's hit it Faye!"

Open mic nights had changed to where I would sing a bit, then encourage others to come up and try to "out-sing" me. I took off my apron and saw my lunkheaded..um man enter the coffee shop. He scanned around the room. I looked back at the counter. I could feel is eyes looking at me from across the room. I looked to see him walk over to Julia's table and sit down.

"New person on table five Sarah."

"Okay, I got it Faye. Have fun out there."

"I always do."

I walked up on the small stage. Gave my usual smile and received my usual round of applause. I looked at their table Spike was clapping, Julia wasn't. 'As long as I have someone's attention.'

"Welcome to open mic night at One World. My name is Faye Valentine and I'll be starting off the evening."

"You've got the cool waters
When the fever runs high
You've got the look of love right in your eyes
and I was a crazy motion
'Til you calmed me down
It took a little time but you calmed me down
Some people never say the words 'I love you'
it's not their style to be so bold
Some people never say the words 'I love you'
but like a child they're longing to be told
They've got a wall in China
It's a thousand miles long
to keep out the foreigners that made it strong
and I've got a wall around me
that you can't even see
It took a little time to get next to me
When something goes wrong
I'm the first to admit it
the first to admit it
the last one to know
When something goes right
well it's likely to loose me
It's apt to confuse me
'cause it's such an unusual sight
I can't get used to something so right
to something so right
Some people never say the word 'I love you'
it's not their style to be so bold
Some people never say the words 'I love you'
but like child I'm longing to be told
They've got a wall in China
and I've got a wall around me
it took a little time to get next to me"

I got an excellent round of applause. I looked at Spike to see a pair of mismatched eyes, that were slightly glossy. Tears?

"Alright anybody up to the challenge?"

A tall blonde figure walked towards the stage.

"I'd love to take a try, Faye."

[elyra-chan]

Wow, this story is just getting better and better! I just wanted to reply to this chapter because I thought this one was especially good. I can't wait to read the rest!

[Red Ninja]

Well thank you much. I'm glad you enjoy the story. It's totally made my extremely long day!! Thanks for cheering me up.

[elyra-chan]

You're welcome! I finished your story, and it was FANTASTIC! I adore your work! I hope you will come out with another wonderful story sometime in the near future! Ja ne!