Part 12 (Jesse)

Radar was sleeping on a bench, Lukas was writing something in his journal (Making Jesse want to know what the words contained), and Olivia and Jesse rolled a slime ball back and forth as they sat on the floor. 

Suddenly, the portal lit up and they stood up. Lukas shook Radar, "Wake up. They're here." He sat up and rubbed his eyes under his glasses.

Ivor, Harper, Petra, Axel, and Jess came through the portal. "Hey," Lukas said awkwardly, "Thanks for coming Ivor."

Ivor hugged him, "No problem Luis. I always want to help my friends."

"It's Lukas." Lukas sighed. Harper laughed, "At least he said it right back at the temple."

They all began to hug one another. Ivor stopped in front of Jesse as she asked, "So, what do we do?" She glanced at Petra who had her arms crossed and was standing a good distance from everyone else, "Are you cured?"

Petra nodded. She hid a tiny smile and glanced in Jess' direction when they all turned back to Jesse.

"You need to do this." Axel said. He lifted up his hand and started to kiss it intensely. Everyone shot him a confused glance. Ivor rolled his eyes, "What he means is: Jesse, you need to kiss Lukas." 

Lukas and Jesse gasped, Is he serious? I thought that kind of stuff triggered Lukas! She glanced at her brother, and he nodded to confirm what Ivor had said. 

She sighed and turned to Lukas, "Okay. I'm ready."

He stared into her eyes, "Are you sure? I don't want you to feel like you have to do this or make you uncom-"

Jesse silenced him by grabbing the collar of his leather jacket, and pulling him down into the kiss. Ok, I have to admit it; he's not a bad kisser. She thought and made sure that the words stayed in her mind and not out of her mouth. They separated, both blushing, "Thanks," Lukas said, hiding a grin as he briefly turned around.

Axel laughed, "Best. Day. Ever!" Olivia elbowed him, yet a giddy, fangirl-ish smile covered her face.

Radar spoke, "Do you think it's gone?" He asked Lukas. Lukas nodded, "I think so." He looked up at Petra who gave him an understanding look. 

"Good deal." Ivor said, "Now to resolve the other conflict. You guys need to talk one on one. It's painfully awkward in the air."

"Okay." Jesse said, "I agree, I don't like the awkwardness either." 

Olivia said, "I'm glad you guys are better, I need to get back to Redstonia now that this is resolved."

"Me too." Axel said, "Except I need to go to Boomtown." Everyone rolled their eyes at the last part. He continued, "See you guys later!" 

"Wait for me!" Radar called out and turned to his friends, "Congratulations on ending this. I'll see you guys later!" He ran after Olivia and Axel as they left.

Ivor turned to Harper, "Let's go to my base/lava house. I need to gather some supplies." He and Harper waved to their friends as they exited.

Lukas and Jesse walked outside of the Order Hall and they laid down. They were facing opposite directions, staring up at the stars. 

"I hate being awkward around you." Jesse said, "I miss... us."

Lukas laughed, "Me too." It dawned on him that he didn't know what she meant for sure by the word 'us'. He knew what he wanted it to mean, but after what had happened over the past two days, he didn't know if she would want that. He sighed, "What do you want 'us' to mean?" He turned to look at her.

She turned to meet his gaze, "To be honest, I kind of like the thought of more than friends."

He smiled slightly, they both felt the same way in the end, "I think so too. What do you say we retry that date at Anderson's? This time, no potions, siblings, or other people. Just you and me."

Jesse smiled, "That sounds like a good idea. It's nice to have you back Lukas."

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