Stille Nacht {GXK}

~Jana~


"I love you too, Jana. More than you realize."


The words made Jana feel alive, better than she'd felt in a long time. She was truly loved, and wasn't going to give that up for anything. Her faithful hatchet was still in its place on her belt. If things went her way she wouldn't have to use it, on Landon or Dominic. But she would if that's what it took to help Dominic. Dread came over her when she realized if a fight broke out, then her father would side with Landon in heartbeat. And of course she'd side with Dominic equally as quick. Without a doubt, or hesitation.


"Whatever happens--...."


A lump formed in Jana's throat, she knew all to well what he meant, and could only hope things went perfectly fine, even if that was near impossible. How would any father react to his little girl bring a schizophrenic murderer home and telling him that she's in love with him. No, it wouldn't go over well with any dad worth his salt. And Landon would of course be opposed to the idea as well. But Jana was determined to be with Dominic, no matter how crazy things got, or if she had to leave home. She was skilled as a lumberjack and carpenter, she could find work somewhere else in the District if it came down to that. Well at least once they got there she would be able to fix Dominic up with the medical supplies in the shop, the poor thing still had glass embedded in his back, and it just couldn't feel nice.


The winding path that she normally enjoyed, took on a snake like charm(of lack of) as it lead up to her house. The soft light from the house and shop cast away the shadows as Jana and Dominic reached the top of the hill. From the sounds of laughter, and talking coming from the shop, it sounded like at least Landon if not more of the guys had stayed for a visit, could life possibly hate Jana more? Her stomach did flips and she looked over at Dominic, taking a deep breath.


"We'll be ok, I promise. I'll protect you... No matter what."

Even if it means I have to hurt you, Landon, dad, or anyone else.


Her pale, trembling hand hovered over the doorknob. This could go so wrong, but it had to be done, didn't it? There really wasn't a way around it, as much as she would like there to be one. What was going to happen, would happen, but Jana would do everything in her power to protect who she loved most, which wasn't her father strangely enough, and of course not Landon who'd be forced on her for years. Her father really did love her, it upset her to think she'd have to hurt him, but Dominic was worth it. He needed , her father would be devastated, but could indeed make it quite nicely without her.


"Are you ready?"

~Jana~


"As I'll ever be."


With a stiff nod Jana opened the door to the shop, her stomach twisting itself into multiple knots. Just like she had hope wasn't the case, her father sat at the main work bunch, with Landon, and a two of the other guys. Normally this wouldn't phase her, her father often like the guys stick around, relax, have a drink or two. But this time it made her tremble slightly, not wanting to have to deal with the added stress. Not wanting them, or Dominic to she her discomfort, Jana strode into the shop. Her father has the first to take notice, he smiled, until he saw Dominic behind her.


"And who do we have here Jana?" Her father asked eying the boy suspiciously. Landon of course was already glaring at Dominic, he obviously did not like the whole idea of Jana bringing another guy back to the shop. His voice was hostile. "Yeah Jana, mind telling us who the hell you brought with you?"


Jana's forest green eyes glared at Landon and her father, they didn't own her. She had a bad feeling that this was going to get ugly. Landon was looking for a fight, it was easy to tell by the look in his dark eyes. While her father seemed to recognize Dominic from somewhere and was trying to work it out. Well this could have been going a lot better, but Jana wasn't about to back down.


"This is Dominic." She looked over her shoulder, smiling at him. "And you two better learn to live with him, because I love him."


That was all Landon needed to hear, he got up from his stool at the work bench. Jana positioned herself between him and Dominic, hoping to avoid a fight breaking out. Landon was not happy with the idea of Jana being in love with another guy, especially one like Dominic. She glanced desperately over at her father, hoping he'd help her out here. But instead he seemed to be upset with Jana, and of course siding with Landon, on the fact that neither seemed to like Dominic very much.


Landon was first to find his voice. "Really Jana? I always thought you were smarter than this... Out of all the guys in Seven, you pick him." The disgust in his tone, only fueled Jana's anger. How could they be so cruel?


"He's right Jana. I can't say I'm not disappointed in you. I don't trust this boy, not one bit. And you shouldn't either." Her father also stood up, and took a step toward Jana, who stood her ground.


"You're both terrible. I'm staying with him, no matter what you two think."


Jana had gone from being nervous, to angry, and defensive. She wasn't going to let them gang up on Dominic like this. And she sure as hell wasn't going to let them separate her from him.



((ooc- And this is where all hell starts to break loose... X'D))

~Jana~


Jana was glowering at Landon, he had no right to say the things he had. What made it worse is she'd always thought Landon was someone she could trust, they'd grown up together, and had been co-workers for years. Now of all times he decides he going to go and get all possessive of her. Well if he though he had any control over her than he was dead wrong.


Landon noticed Jana's unhappy expression and sighed, "Listen Jana, it's only because I care, that I don't want to see you hurt."


The line meant to sooth Jana only made her temper worse. Couldn't the dumb ass see he was hurting now with his obvious dislike of Dominic? And her father was no better really, he was just less vocal about his concerns and protests.


"Landon you moron, what the hell do think you're going to do about it?" Jana spat at the boy opposite of her Dominic. Weren't friends supposed to support you in times like these, not make things harder. She looked over at Dominic, and by the glint in his emerald eyes she knew something was give soon. Being only 5'2" compared to Landon's 6"1". there wouldn't be much she could do if he and Dominic started to have it out. I could always slug one of them with the hatchet, the blunt end of course.


Her father snapped at her, "Jana that is not language we use to refer to friends and loyal co-workers."


Jana was about to try and put an end to this before it started, but a growl from Dominic told her that she'd waited to long, it was too late. He swung at Landon, who didn't see the attack coming, and ended up getting clocked in the face. Landon staggered backwards a few steps, and wiped a small trickle of crimson that had spilled from the corner of his mother.


"See! This is exactly why I don't want him near you Jana! He's unpredictable, you'll only regret it later." He clenched his fists and stared down Dominic. "You stay away from Jana, you hear me?"


"Boys..." Mr.Hale started, but stopped, not wanting to get involved in their fight, boys would be boys, it would be ok... Right?


When Landon lunged back at Dominic Jana saw her worst nightmare playing out right in front of her. This was the one thing she had said she didn't want to happen. If this didn't stop soon, then one of them would be seriously hurt, or worse..."Stop it! Both of you cut it out, please don't fight like this!" A foreign stinging feeling made it's way into Jana's forest green eyes. Followed by a single streak of wetness. She was crying. Jana didn't cry, she hadn't cried since her mother had died...

((ooc- Tis a good post Semper! <3 ))

~Jana~


"If I was a coward, I would have killed myself when I was six."


Those words made Jana freeze, before a wave of emotion hit her. She always knew Dominic had had a hard life, but hearing him say it ripped even deeper into her heart. Being six, and having thoughts of killing yourself, it just wasn't normal, it wasn't what any six year old should have to worry about. Jana had only heard bits and pieces of Dominic's history, all of which terrible, but just how bad had it been, to make him so depressed that he'd consider taking his own life so young? Whatever it was, she admired his strength, he was definitely not a coward. But now he was fighting with her 'best friend' over her, and it was tearing Jana to bits. And it seemed that nothing she did would get Landon to back off the one she loves.


"Hitting Jana was not a good idea. We should take this outside..."


Landon's eyes darked and he glared at Dominic. He wasn't going to back down, not now. "You know that swing was meant for you. But if you insist I'd be more than happy to step outside." He stepped toward the door, waiting for Dominic.


Jana whimpered, they were going to hurt each other, or worse. This was madness, and she felt it was all her fault, she should never have brought Dominic here. She should have just run off with him or something. She jogged over to a cabinet on the shop wall, ripping the door open, she pulled a first-aid bad out. She didn't want to see anyone die, there is enough death without the two of them destroying each other. Her forest eyes shot daggers at her father, he had the power to stop this, and he wouldn't, because he still thought Landon was best for her, even though he had just proved he was as dangerous as Dominic, if not more so, he didn't give any warning before going off. Honestly before today Jana had no idea Landon was as violent as he had proved to be. Was he really going to go all out fighting Dominic? Did he think if he beat Dominic she would love him instead? Because if he did, he was sadly mistaken. Jana knew who she loved, and wasn't going to change her mind for him, or anyone else.


She decided to make one last attempt at calming the boys with words. "Please, don't fight. I don't want either of you to get hurt! Please..."


Her voice was weak and shaking. Why did they insist on hurting each other, for her? Dominic had been provoked, then tried to back off, but Landon wouldn't let him. She knew her father saw it as Dominic punched Landon first, but in her opinion Landon had had it coming with the way he treated Dominic. Jana's hand swept over the handle of her hatchet, only if she was forced to would she use it. But she still didn't know if she trusted herself to use on either of the two boys, only time would tell.