Chapter Fourteen: Where Are You?

...One Week Later...

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It's been a week since the water returned to the town and since you saw Jake slithered away from town. You honestly worried about him. By the third day, you were thinking, what if another hawk came and killed him? Why hasn't he come back yet? What's taking him so long? Are you going to see him tonight? Maybe tomorrow night. A lot is running through your mind that Beans soon notice your behavior.

You sigh as you sit alone in the living room. Of course you're still thinking about Jake. Every day and every second since you haven't seen him, you've been thinking about him. That's when you hear a knock at the door and you get up to see who it is. Opening the front door, you see Beans standing there in a new yellow farm dress.

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Beans: Hey Y/n, how ya been?

Y/n: I've been feeling alright.

Beans: That don't mean you are, right?

Y/n: (Sighs) Yeah...

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You turn around and Beans follows you into the living room, closing the door behind her.

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Beans: What's going on? Did something happen?

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You haven't told her about Jake... Do you tell her? Is she going to call you stupid or insane? Now sitting down on the couch, she sits next to you and waits for you to say something. Maybe you should tell her. Even if she called you insane, you know that wouldn't change how you feel about him.

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Y/n: There's something I've been keeping a secret for a while. Not even Mrs. Belle knew and... I didn't want to tell you because I was worried about you calling me insane. But it's okay if you do call me insane.

Beans: Now why would I ever call you insane? I'll never see myself calling you-

Y/n: I'm in love with Rattlesnake Jake!

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Her eyes widen, and she lets out a small gasp. Things get silent really quickly as neither of you don't know what to say to each other.

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Beans: Y-You... I don't understand...

Y/n: We hung out for a bit... we became friends, and we kissed...

Beans:... But he's a snake... he's cold, ruthless, and wouldn't mind killing anyone just so has something to eat. He was the reason we were all living in fear.

Y/n: I honestly thought the same the first day I met him. But... I've gotten to know him in the times we were alone together. He even saved my life. I saw a side of him that no one else knows since he only allowed me to see it. I know it's crazy to think that a rabbit like me could end up being with a deadly snake, but...

Beans: You love him, that's why.

Y/n: It's okay to call me crazy, I'll understand.

Beans: You don't worry that he's gonna... you know.

Y/n: No. I'm not scared or worried that he'll eat me. He made a promise to me that he would never hurt me.

Beans: I honestly don't know what exactly you see in that snake, but... I want you to be happy. Just know that I am worried about you.

Y/n: I know. And I promise, I'll be alright.

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...Later That Afternoon...

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Because the water came back, more and more people are coming back. That means more homes and buildings are beings built and businesses big and small are coming back. One of those small businesses is a handmade body product shop. Handmade bar soaps, shampoos, conditioners, bubble bath products, and body washes.

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~~Body Washes~~

~Sweet Dreams~

~Flower Fantasy~

~Love Spell~

~Mango Madness~

~Farmer Girl~

~Pumpkin Spice~

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You buy a bunch of their products before coming back home and run yourself a hot bath. Picking your preferred bubble bath liquid and pouring it into the bathtub while the water runs, you begin to undress.

The bathtub fills up, and you turn off the water before getting in. Nice and hot, not too hot of course, just the way you like it. Enough to help you relax. The light layer of sand and dirt comes off, revealing your white-as-snow fur again. While you're scrubbing yourself clean with some body wash, along with the bubbles in the bath, you touch your collarbone and up to your neck and a flashback happens.

You're reminded of the last time you felt a touch in that certain area. It was when Jake came to town and he wrapped you in his coils before using his tongue to lick your collarbone, up to your neck, and your cheek, leaving behind a light trail of saliva on you. You remember the deep fear you had when he did that since you thought he was going to eat you. And you definitely remember being grossed out by it as you were trying to rub the saliva off you as soon as you got home.

But obviously, now, you wouldn't mind if he did that again. You dip your arm into the hot bath water before raising your arm back up and you close your eyes. Using your arm to rub your chest to your neck, you pretend that it was Jake's tongue. Of course, you know the difference between his tongue and your arm, but you miss him so much that doing something like this makes you feel a little bit better.

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...Night Comes...

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~I waited and waited for months, but... another letter never came. And I never saw him again.~

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No. There's no way that Jake wouldn't come back. But because it's been a week since you saw him, Mrs. Belle's words about what she said about her first love are starting to get to you. Just where is he? Why hasn't he come back?

You stand on the balcony in hopes of seeing him tonight. This has been your routine every night since he left, and you remain there until your eyes can no longer take it. The winds are gently blowing your face to the hem of your dress as the moon and stars are out.

Did he forget about you? No. There's no way Jake would ever forget about you. But... does that mean that he purposely leave you? Well, what if something happened to him? Should you go out looking for him? The desert is a dangerous place for a rabbit like you, and you're not really familiar with it other than this town. But you're close to saying screw it.

Letting out a deep sigh, you head back inside after realizing that he isn't going to come tonight. You open the drawer to put on your pajamas, but you accidentally open the drawer in the middle and you see it's your blue sparkling dress. Surprised, completely forgetting that you put it in there, you pick the dress up.

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Y/n: Oh yeah, I was supposed to wear this when I got to Las Vegas.

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You're reminded why you didn't get rid of it. It's too beautiful. Instead of putting on your pajamas, you put on the blue dress. Looking at yourself in the mirror, you see that the dress perfectly fits you.

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Y/n: Hmm, it's too bad I can't really wear this.

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One of the things you loved doing while in dresses like these is singing. While your human went to sleep or if she went out with her human friends, you would put on a dress, turn on the tv and sing and dance to the dance channels. How you love to sing and dance. It's funny. How come you never told Mrs. Belle you liked to do this? Well, she definitely knows now.

Your room being lit by the nightstand lamp, you start to walk around and slowing start to dance by yourself. At least twice a minute, you look at yourself in the mirror and all you see is the rabbit you once were. A rabbit kept in captivity with no experience in the wild. Naïve of the animal kingdom and what was truly out there. You wouldn't trade this life for any other thing.

You head back out onto the balcony again to see your dress sparkle under the moon's rays. Staring at the moon, you quietly hum a song and the next thing you know...

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(Dreaming of You: Selena)

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Y/n: Late at night when all the world is sleeping. I stay up and think of you...

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Staring beyond into the desert. You hope that somehow, someway, he can hear you.

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Y/n: And I wish on a star that somewhere you are thinking of me too...

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The scene changes. It's the next night and you stand before everyone on the stage. The bright stage light hits your entire being as your blue dress shines and sparkles like a star.

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Y/n: Cause I'm dreaming of you tonight, til tomorrow, I'll be holding you tight. And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be. Then here in my room, dreaming about you and me.

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As you sing, memories start to flood in.

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Y/n: Wonder if you ever see me, and I wonder if you know I'm there. If you looked in my eyes, would you see what's inside? Would you even care?

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The many times you looked into his Hellfire eyes were some of the best moments of your life.

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Y/n: I just wanna hold you close, but so far, all I have are dreams of you. So I wait for the day to have the courage to say how much I love you.

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You wish he was here now. Just so you can tell him how much you love him. That you love him with all your heart since you didn't get the chance to share this with him.

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Y/n: Yes I do. I'll be dreaming of you tonight, till tomorrow I'll be holding you tight. And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be. Then here in my room dreaming about you and me.

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How far you've come so far. From living with a human to living in a town in the desert with animals of all kinds. To falling in love with the last animal you thought you'd be in love with. You hope that your song reaches out to him somehow. You hope that he comes back soon. Until then, you'll keep waiting for him.

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Y/n: Late at night when all the world is sleeping, I stay up and think of you. And I still can't believe, that you came up to me and said, I love you. I love you too. Now I'm dreaming with you tonight till tomorrow, and for all of my life! And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be. Then here in my room, dreaming with you endlessly!

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You can't wait for the day he comes back and you both will have the chance to say how you feel about each other.

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Y/n: With you tonight! I'll be holding you tight! And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be. Then here in my room. I'll be dreaming of you tonight endlessly! And I'll be holding you tight. With you tonight!

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Your beautiful song and beautiful singing voice make everyone smile. Your best friend Beans is sitting in the front row, sitting next to her boyfriend Rango. She smiles as she realizes just how much you love Jake. Though she still worries about how the relationship will turn out, she'll still be your best friend and support you all the way.

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Rango: So who's the lucky fella?

Beans: Oh uh...

Rango: Ooh, it's a secret ain't it? You can tell me. I'm great at keeping secrets.

Beans: (Chuckles) Yeah, you definitely would know about that.

Rango: (Nervously chuckles) Y-Yeah well...

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The song ends, and everyone stands up and cheers for you. Clapping, whistling, and shouting compliments about your voice. It felt like you were a star. You take a bow before walking off the stage and the people still keep cheering for you until you sit down in front of Beans and Rango.

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Beans: My, that was more beautiful than birth Y/n. I didn't know you could sing.

Rango: That's right, you were amazing out there. If there was a Hollywood for animals, you'd be right on in it.

Y/n: (Smile) Thanks.

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Rango pours a glass for you and Beans before pouring one for himself.

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Rango: To Y/n, and whoever this lucky fella is.

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You all smile and click your shot glasses before drinking it all up. The rest of tonight you, Beans, and Rango stay for a couple of hours, just chatting and stuff before you finally head home. Tonight was great, you feel a lot better getting all of that out of your chest. Now, all you got to do now and enjoy life while you wait for Jake to come back.

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Author's Note: I know this may seem like it's the ending, but it's not. Not yet. There's going to be one or two more chapters before this book is officially done. Thank you all so much for sticking with me and this book and I hope you enjoyed it.