Take A Chance On Me: Chapter 7
Take A Chance On Me
Chapter 7: Broken Hearts Are best Fixed Together.
Jake had moved to his parent house for a while when Chance was in the hospital, Rita thought that would be the best idea for the both of them; Jake needed some time alone after being abused by Chance and sadly agreed. He knew it wasn't Chance's fault for what he did, but "alone time" would do them some justice. 2 weeks later after being in the hospital, Chance returned home with a clean bill of health and some medications to help him sleep, Adam and Jackie were going to look after him for a while. He became distant and depressed after finding out it was he who raped his love, his true love was hurt by him. Jackie helped Chance towards his room, it was cold and dark, the moon wasn't out tonight to give the room any illumination. Chance made his way to his bed and sat down, holding onto the mattress for support as he looked the hardwood floor with his eyes closed.
"Chance honey, I'm gonna whip you something to eat before bed o.k?" Jackie said standing in the doorway. Chance slowly nodded, even though he didn't feel like eating much but knew he had to get his strength back. He just missed his mate so much. When Jackie turned away from Chance towards the stairs, Adam was standing in the doorway of Jake's room shaking his head, Jackie made her way over to him and they both entered the room and looked upon Jake's bed. There were rips, small dried blood pools and streaks on the sheets, Jackie gasped as she looked onto the bed with a sad twinkle in her eyes. Adam started to undo the sheets and ball them up together.
"We owe Chance big time, and he won't ever see these sheets like this......ever" Adam said as he balled up the bedding and walked out the door, Jackie followed soon after. She headed towards the kitchen and began to make Chance's dinner, she had made some soup and toast for her elder brother and brought it up to his room. Chance was still sitting the same way he was when she had left, this time she could hear some faint sounds coming from her brother. Jackie walked in and put the food on his dresser before over to turn on lamp next to Chance's bed. Everything was in view now, some clothing on the floor, the closet and some weights at the corner of the room, and her brother sitting on his bed silently sobbing as tears fell onto the floor from his eyes. Jackie went over to comfort her big brother; she sat right next to him and had him lay his head down on her lap as she stroked his hair and behind his ears. Chance just closed his eyed and sniffed some more as tears continued to pour from his eyes.
"Please..." Chance whispered, Jackie looked down at her brother. "Please say it didn't happen; please say I didn't do that to Jake. Say it's all a...... bad nightmare....." Chance had his paw on his sisters leg squeezing slightly as he spoke.
"Chance, I can't lie to you baby" Jackie said still stroking his brothers head. Chance wanted it all to be a bad dream as his eyes narrowed and lower lips began to tremble quickly. "Its going to take some time, but things will come together for you two...it will just take some time" Jackie said, after Chance had his meal he went to bed, Jackie and Adam left the house an hour later. Chance laid in his bed tossing and turning around, he couldn't get Jake out of his mind, the screaming and blood flashed before his eyes constantly. Chance shot straight up as he took a large gasp for air, panting and sweating fast, taking his hand he placed it to his head and sat there for a minute cross legged.
"I'm so sorry my love" Chance whispered to himself as he moved himself to the edge of his bed and got up, he was only wearing his white shirt and black boxer-briefs tonight, it was warm as the rain outside fell hard onto the dirt of the junkyard. Chance went downstairs into the dark and headed for the kitchen, he knew where he was going so he didn't need the lights on. He picked up the phone and began to dial a number, waiting for the ringing to begin as he noticed the clock in the kitchen when it showed it was 9:45pm. Chance though no one would answer since it was getting late, but then the ringing stopped and he heard a voice on the other end.
"Hello?" The shekat questioned, it was Jake's mother.
"H...hello Ms. Clawson, may I please speak with.....with Jake please" Chance asked almost in a whisper.
"Oh Chance! Thank goodness you called" She said, Chance was surprised to hear what she had just said. "Jake's been getting so depressed and sick dear, he said you two had a bad fight and now he stays in his room most of the time, and its been like this for the past week and a half". Chance just lowered his ears; he knew why Jake was so down and sad. "At night we could hear him calling out your name, sometimes the maids would have to pour some water on his to wake up; can you please talk to him dear?" She asked. Chance hesitated for a minute thinking if it was a good idea, but the original reason he called was to talk to his lover. "Better yet, come on down and see him" Chance heart skipped, he wanted to make everything right, the tabby hung up the phone and grabbed his keys, finding some shorts he went out to the truck. The rain soaked him before he could get inside. Chance started the vehicle and headed towards the Clawson's residence. He arrived about an hour into the trip to pull into the huge driveway of the mansion then got outside again, only to get drenched with water once again. Chance slowly went to the front door, hand shaking as he tried to knock, the door flew open as one of the maids brought Chance in from the cold rain. The dried him off with some towels making his fur sticking in different directions, Ms. Clawson greeted Chance and took his arm, leading him upstairs and directly in front of Jake's door, Chance was silent the whole time and hadn't paid attention to what his mother was saying. She knocked on the door, getting no answer.
"Jake honey, you have someone who wants to see you" Still no answer at the door, she turned the knob and opened the it, the room was dark inside Jake's large carpeted room, his bed was a King size, Chance never knew he liked such a bed, he could hardly get comfortable on Chance's bed sometimes. "Go on ahead sweetie, you two should talk" She said as she pushed Chance into the room without him being ready, Chance tried to refuse but the door shut behind him slowly and the light from the hallway was gone. Thunder cracked outside of Jake's window and he could make out Jake's sleeping figure on the bed, curled up a bit with a thin sheet of silk linen covering his body. Chance moved slowly and carefully towards the bed, which was still about a foot away before he said anything.
"I know you probably don't want to see me right now....." Chance said almost in a hush tone, more rain poured from outside hitting the window like bullets. Chance started to shed silent tears as he continued. "But......I just want you to know I would never harm you, and I will always love you Jake. I swear I'll make things right again......somehow " Chance choked on his words as he looked down closing his eyes, trying to muffle his sobs as his tears now fell to the floor absorbed by the carpet. Chance put a hand to his mouth and covered it as his eyes closed, his shoulders bobbing up and down as the strong kat took his breaths and let out soft cries. He didn't know what to say, his heart and emotions were being poured out to his angry lover, Jake got up from his laying position to sit on his bottom, he didn't look behind himself to see Chance, he had his head down as the thin silk sheet barely hung from his shoulder and down the side of his body. A wet strand of fur hanging over his eye as he just looked onto his bed, Chance turned around without seeing Jake rise up a bit and silently left the room. Jake shot his head up as he heard the door close behind himself, he looked at the darkness behind him; no one was there anymore.
"Chance.....?" Jake whispered in a raspy voice as he started to crawl to the edge of his bed, his sweat pants and feet touched the floor first as he sat at the corner of his bed with a hand gripping onto the mattress and the other holding onto his stomach. Jake stood up, feeling some pain from his body, and headed towards the door. He got outside of his room to hear the front door of the mansion close, Jake struggled to get down the flight of steps, one of the maids walked by to see the struggling young master and ran over to help him stand.
"Master Jake, you're not fully well. You're still running a fever!" The shekat maid said as she felt his forehead, Jake was burning up.
"Where is Chance, my mate?" Jake panted as he stood up with the help from the maid.
"He just left sir" She said before Jake pushed her aside lightly as he made himself to the main entrance, he opened the door and felt a rush of wind hit him and began to get wet. It was raining harder than ever outside, Jake could see a soaked tabby heading to his truck. Jake pushed himself more as he hurried down the small steps and hit the muddy ground, he was panting a lot and feeling light headed. Jake knew he couldn't reach Chance in time, the rain as hitting him hard and soaked the poor kat from head to toe as the wind pushed his body in every direction it blew. Eventually Jake fell forward into a mud ditch full of mucky water, his hands supported his upper body as he struggled to get up, Jake was coughing up some of the water as he looked up to see Chance still walking away.
"CHAAAAANCE" Jake yelled as he shut his eyes and lowered his head a bit, he was getting weak and losing control of his arms; he suddenly slipped down into the shallow puddle again and panted hard. The rain continued to assault the tom's body and lightning struck the dark air again. Chance's ears perked up as he slowly raised his head and turned around to see his mate on the ground wet and hurt. Without hesitation, Chance turned around and dove to his mate's side causing a huge splash. Chance picked up Jake's light body out of the mucky water, holding his lover close to his own body. He could feel his love shivering and started to run back to the mansion, some of the maids already had towels prepared for the two. Chance brought his lover up to his room and laid him down on his bed, he started to stand up but was tugged on the waist by Jakes tail. "Chance...." Jake moaned as he shifted in his sleep, he opened his eyes a little so see his lover standing over him. "Don't leave" Jake groaned as he shifted his body a bit, Chance knelt down besides the bed and held his lovers hand tight and kissed it.
"I won't Jake, I promise I won't" Chance said as he could see his mate was in pain. Jake jerked violently where he laid before suddenly gasping in pain and staying still for a bit. "Jake?!?!" Chance said, he saw Jake lay there quietly, he was breathing still but panting hard. A nurse came in and turned on the light, Chance hated the sting it brought to his eyes; she moved next to the bed and placed a hot towel on Jake's head. "What's wrong with him?" Chance asked looking at the shekat as she tucked Jake in bed and spooned him some hot tea.
"Do not be so concerned Mr. Ferlong, your mate is going to be just fine!" She smiled.
"Are you sure?" Chance said still shocked as he looked at his mate moan.
"He's going be having a little paint for a bit, but he'll be recovering in no time" She said, Chance's eyes widened as he snapped his head towards the maid. "You didn't know?" She asked, Chance just shook his head as he turned back to his love slightly tossing where he laid. The other maids came in with some blankets and medication, one of them escorted Chance out of the room.
"I want to stay with him" Chance said trying to push back and get to the bed, surprisingly the maids in the mansion were stronger than they looked.
"I'm sorry Master Ferlong, but he needs his rest. You may visit later when he's well" The shekat said finally getting Chance out of the room and closing the door softly behind him. Chance just stood in the hallway dazed and shocked......he knew that Jake was going to be fine, but the fact he was suffering almost killed Chance. So many things ran through his head as he started to head back out to the truck in the rain. Before he could step out of the mansion, he felt a large paw on his shoulder, Chance turned around to see Jake's father looking down at him with a smile, swirling some Brandy looking kind of liquid in a small but round wine glass.
"Chance my boy, how have you been lately? We haven't seen or heard from you in a long time" Mr. Clawson said as he patted the tabby on the back. Chance smiled back at his father-in-law.
"Not too good sir, I.....did something bad to Jake and now, now I just want to change everything for the better sir"
"Yes, but news like causes for celebration wouldn't you say? As long as he has his health, things will look up" Mr. Clawson spoke as he directed Chance to their living room and sat down on a large leather chair. Chance sat across from him in a similar chair, both were black leathered and very shiny, must have been recently bought or polished.
"Normally news on his good health would excite me to no end, but I know it was my fault."
"No one can blame you for the sudden illness Chance, you can't spread it nor cause it" Mr. Clawson said as he took a swig of his Brandy, Chance just scratched the back of his head and thought to himself for a while. One of the maids came over with a glass of similar brandy in a cup and offered it to Chance, but he refused and she left the two alone. Mrs. Clawson came into the living room and gave her husband a kiss on the cheek.
"Chance dear, Jake would like to see you now." She said sitting on the arm of Mr. Clawsons leather seat, Chance nearly hit the wall as he jumped from the chair and ran upstairs, the parents looked at one another and smiled. Chance made it to the front door and opened it slightly, it was still dark and there was little light coming from outside, the storm had cleared but it was still raining hard. The little light from outside illuminated the room just enough for Chance to see his lovely laying on the bed silently. Chance went inside and silently closed the door behind himself as he made his way by Jake's side. Jake opened his eyes to see Chance looking down on him, holding his hand.
"Jake....how are you?" Chance asked patting Jake's hand and looking deeply into his Amber eyes, they never change and always looked so lovely.
"Chance" Jake whispered as he brought Chance's hand to his face and nuzzled it, Chance leaned his head down to meet Jakes forehead purring at the touch.
"I'm so sorry Jake, I'm really...really sorry I hurt you. Please.....please forgive me my love, I would never do anything to hurt you" Chance sobbed uncontrollable over Jakes head, Jake leaned to his side to give his mate a hug, they cling together and enjoyed every second that lasted. Jake just had his face his Chance's shoulder and hugged his burly mate. Chance continued to sob and he squeezed a little harder holding onto Jake, he felt like there was something heavy that was lifted from his shoulders, but he knew he could never undo the damage that was done to Jake. He broke their embrace to look Jake in the face, he was tired and exhausted with all the medications that was given to him; the poor thing looked like he could sleep for an eternity. Chance brought their faces together as he kissed his lover, Jake put his arms around Chance's neck and returned his affection. He had to let go suddenly as his side was beginning to hurt, Jake sat up and began to rub it smoothly. Chance looked down at what he was doing and put his paw on Jake's stomach.
"You must be hankerin' for a good meal right about now"
"You know how tough SWAT Kats are, no surprise there and we can last without food for a while" Jake laughed a little, he was very ticklish and Chance knew this.
"None the less, I'll have one of your maids bring something in.....they're a strong bunch!" Chance smiled patting Jake on his head before pressing the intercom on Jake's nightstand and ordering some food.
"I can't wait to come home" Jake sighed as he laid back down, Chance looked at his mate with the biggest smile ever.
"Do you really mean that Jake? Are you sure you shouldn't wait a little longer?"
"I know it wasn't your fault love, and I've come to accept that. I just want to be with you again" Jake said yawning, he was tired again. They both waited for the food to come while the night dragged on, the rain didn't let up outside but it didn't matter to either of them. They love thunderstorms.