It's A Ruse
Nov 11, 2015 16:37:31 GMT -5
Post by Jensen Banks on Nov 11, 2015 16:37:31 GMT -5
Jensen Banks: Okay, you can do this. It’s just like ripping off a band-aid. Just gotta let her know and it’ll be over with.
Jensen Banks lets out a sigh as he stares at the door in front of him, his fist clenched and ready to knock. After thinking about it for what seems to be eternity, Jensen knocks on the door a few times before pulling his fist back and waiting for an answer. Just then, he can hear footsteps in the distance. The sound of the footsteps get louder as the person approaches the door. After the doorknob turns, the door opens. On the other side of the doorframe stands Emily Carter. She’s currently sporting a sling on her right arm from the attack by The Crimson Baroness. This is the first time Emily’s seen Jensen since that night. Excluding the times she had to be in England for the UK Cup, Emily’s never missed a training session. But after the events that transpired at the end of the last episode of Pride, she’s decided not to show.
Emily Carter: Well this is a surprise.
Says Emily with a smile. Well, as much of a smile as she can muster given the state her arm’s in. Jensen stares at the sling before looking back up at Emily.
Jensen Banks: Hey. I’m sorry about what happened to your arm. If I had been there…
Jensen’s voice trails off. He still feels kinda bad that he had to leave the arena early to catch his flight and that couldn’t be there to make the save and help Emily, Bree, and Donnie out.
Emily Carter: It’s okay. You don’t have to be sorry. It is what it is. I guess this is what happens when you stand up to the bullies here in LDFC.
Emily flashes a half smile before glancing down. She then looks back up at Jensen.
Emily Carter: The Doc says I should be out of this in a few more days. He’d prefer that I avoid wrestling for the next few weeks. But I can’t leave Bree and Donnie hanging with the supercard coming up. Just like I couldn’t leave them hanging at Pride. They’re two of my closest friends here and I could never turn my back and not help them out. I know that if the roles were reversed, they’d do the same for me.
Despite the state that her arm’s in, she’d do it all over again to help out her friends.
Emily Carter: So… what’s up?
Jensen motions to what’s behind Emily.
Jensen Banks: Mind if I come in? It’s kind of a long story, so to speak.
Emily Carter: Sure. Is everything okay?
Jensen nods as he follows Emily into her home, closing the door shut behind him.
Jensen Banks: Yeah. It's just something that I really need to tell you.
Jensen then follows Emily into the living room before they both take a seat on the big couch. Banks then clears his throat before he starts talking.
Jensen Banks: Alright. There's no real easy way to say this. So, you know how me and Kenna been dating for a few months now? Since before I met you too, I think.
Emily Carter: … yeah?
Emily was unsure of exactly where this was going, but Jensen just kept going after her response.
Jensen Banks: Okay. Well. What if I were to tell you that this four month relationship isn't what it seems?
Realizing he's making no sense, Jensen shakes his head before elaborating.
Jensen Banks: What I'm trying to say is is...KENSEN isn't a real thing. More made up than anything. Do you get what I'm telling you right now?
Emily Carter: … I’m not sure I’m following. So you and Kenna… you’re not dating?
Jensen nods his head before following it up with a verbal response.
Jensen Banks: Yes, we're not dating. It's been a publicity stunt this entire time.
Emily takes a moment to take it all in. All this time, she figured that the two of them were an item. But it was all just a ploy. She wasn't angry at Jensen. Just confused.
Emily Carter: Really? Wow, I would have never guessed. I just don't understand the whole thing, you know? You're Brandon and Felicity's brother. Her dad is a pretty notable promoter in the Pacific Northwest. I would think that enough would get you guys publicity. But I guess you guys had your reasons.
Banks nods.
Jensen Banks: We did. After talking to Brandon, he said it’d be good publicity if there was a pair of young upstarts who were in a relationship together. So, I had talked to Kenna about it and because we were such good friends and I promised to keep my hands to myself…
Jensen chuckles.
Jensen Banks: She agreed that instead of having to bank off of our own family names, we could at least try this out and see where it got us. And right now, it’s gotten us a spot in the Ultimo Parejas tourney with a chance to win some gold and a surprisingly decent sized fanbase. I guess the reason I’m telling you all of this is because I see you as one of my closest friends and thought that if anyone should know outside of my family and Kenna’s, it should be you. Though I don’t know how Kenna’s gonna feel about me telling you…
Banks then proceeds to facepalm.
Jensen Banks: I knew I was forgetting something! I forgot to tell Kenna! Just, uh, don’t say nothing to her about what I just said until I ask her, ok?
Emily Carter: Don't worry. I won't say anything to anyone about it. Your secret is safe with me.
Jensen smiles.
Jensen Banks: Thank you. But look, I need to head off. Gotta pick up Gage from his play date. I’ll see you once you’re all better, okay?
Banks gets to his feet after he kisses Emily on the cheek and gives her a quick hug. The kiss on the cheek causes her to blush a bit. Jensen then turns and motions towards the front door when…
Emily Carter: Jensen, wait...
Banks then slowly turns around again and stares at Emily.
Jensen Banks: Yeah?
Emily was unsure of what to say next. Over the past few months, she began to develop feelings for Jensen. But out of respect for the his relationship with Kenna, she never acted on it and only told Donnie about them. When she talked to Donnie about it, he told her that she’d never know what the future held. And lo and behold, the #Kensen relationship was just a ruse all this time. With Jensen seemingly available, now would be the perfect time to speak up and finally get this off of her chest. On the other hand, Jensen felt like Emily was one of his closest friends. What if she told him this and he laughed? What if she told him how she felt and he didn’t feel the same? The last thing she wanted to do was make things awkward between her and Jensen. So instead of telling him how she truly felt.
Emily Carter: ...um, good luck in your match against Keegan.
Emily let out a bit of a nervous chuckle. Jensen smiles back at her.
Jensen Banks: I'll be sure to take notes on when you kicked his ass.
Jensen then winks at her before he turns around and heads off, closing the door behind him. After heading over and locking the door, she watches as Jensen hops into his car and takes off. Shen then rests her head on the window as she lets out a defeated sigh, knowing that she blew her chance to let Jensen know how she felt.
Jensen Banks lets out a sigh as he stares at the door in front of him, his fist clenched and ready to knock. After thinking about it for what seems to be eternity, Jensen knocks on the door a few times before pulling his fist back and waiting for an answer. Just then, he can hear footsteps in the distance. The sound of the footsteps get louder as the person approaches the door. After the doorknob turns, the door opens. On the other side of the doorframe stands Emily Carter. She’s currently sporting a sling on her right arm from the attack by The Crimson Baroness. This is the first time Emily’s seen Jensen since that night. Excluding the times she had to be in England for the UK Cup, Emily’s never missed a training session. But after the events that transpired at the end of the last episode of Pride, she’s decided not to show.
Emily Carter: Well this is a surprise.
Says Emily with a smile. Well, as much of a smile as she can muster given the state her arm’s in. Jensen stares at the sling before looking back up at Emily.
Jensen Banks: Hey. I’m sorry about what happened to your arm. If I had been there…
Jensen’s voice trails off. He still feels kinda bad that he had to leave the arena early to catch his flight and that couldn’t be there to make the save and help Emily, Bree, and Donnie out.
Emily Carter: It’s okay. You don’t have to be sorry. It is what it is. I guess this is what happens when you stand up to the bullies here in LDFC.
Emily flashes a half smile before glancing down. She then looks back up at Jensen.
Emily Carter: The Doc says I should be out of this in a few more days. He’d prefer that I avoid wrestling for the next few weeks. But I can’t leave Bree and Donnie hanging with the supercard coming up. Just like I couldn’t leave them hanging at Pride. They’re two of my closest friends here and I could never turn my back and not help them out. I know that if the roles were reversed, they’d do the same for me.
Despite the state that her arm’s in, she’d do it all over again to help out her friends.
Emily Carter: So… what’s up?
Jensen motions to what’s behind Emily.
Jensen Banks: Mind if I come in? It’s kind of a long story, so to speak.
Emily Carter: Sure. Is everything okay?
Jensen nods as he follows Emily into her home, closing the door shut behind him.
Jensen Banks: Yeah. It's just something that I really need to tell you.
Jensen then follows Emily into the living room before they both take a seat on the big couch. Banks then clears his throat before he starts talking.
Jensen Banks: Alright. There's no real easy way to say this. So, you know how me and Kenna been dating for a few months now? Since before I met you too, I think.
Emily Carter: … yeah?
Emily was unsure of exactly where this was going, but Jensen just kept going after her response.
Jensen Banks: Okay. Well. What if I were to tell you that this four month relationship isn't what it seems?
Realizing he's making no sense, Jensen shakes his head before elaborating.
Jensen Banks: What I'm trying to say is is...KENSEN isn't a real thing. More made up than anything. Do you get what I'm telling you right now?
Emily Carter: … I’m not sure I’m following. So you and Kenna… you’re not dating?
Jensen nods his head before following it up with a verbal response.
Jensen Banks: Yes, we're not dating. It's been a publicity stunt this entire time.
Emily takes a moment to take it all in. All this time, she figured that the two of them were an item. But it was all just a ploy. She wasn't angry at Jensen. Just confused.
Emily Carter: Really? Wow, I would have never guessed. I just don't understand the whole thing, you know? You're Brandon and Felicity's brother. Her dad is a pretty notable promoter in the Pacific Northwest. I would think that enough would get you guys publicity. But I guess you guys had your reasons.
Banks nods.
Jensen Banks: We did. After talking to Brandon, he said it’d be good publicity if there was a pair of young upstarts who were in a relationship together. So, I had talked to Kenna about it and because we were such good friends and I promised to keep my hands to myself…
Jensen chuckles.
Jensen Banks: She agreed that instead of having to bank off of our own family names, we could at least try this out and see where it got us. And right now, it’s gotten us a spot in the Ultimo Parejas tourney with a chance to win some gold and a surprisingly decent sized fanbase. I guess the reason I’m telling you all of this is because I see you as one of my closest friends and thought that if anyone should know outside of my family and Kenna’s, it should be you. Though I don’t know how Kenna’s gonna feel about me telling you…
Banks then proceeds to facepalm.
Jensen Banks: I knew I was forgetting something! I forgot to tell Kenna! Just, uh, don’t say nothing to her about what I just said until I ask her, ok?
Emily Carter: Don't worry. I won't say anything to anyone about it. Your secret is safe with me.
Jensen smiles.
Jensen Banks: Thank you. But look, I need to head off. Gotta pick up Gage from his play date. I’ll see you once you’re all better, okay?
Banks gets to his feet after he kisses Emily on the cheek and gives her a quick hug. The kiss on the cheek causes her to blush a bit. Jensen then turns and motions towards the front door when…
Emily Carter: Jensen, wait...
Banks then slowly turns around again and stares at Emily.
Jensen Banks: Yeah?
Emily was unsure of what to say next. Over the past few months, she began to develop feelings for Jensen. But out of respect for the his relationship with Kenna, she never acted on it and only told Donnie about them. When she talked to Donnie about it, he told her that she’d never know what the future held. And lo and behold, the #Kensen relationship was just a ruse all this time. With Jensen seemingly available, now would be the perfect time to speak up and finally get this off of her chest. On the other hand, Jensen felt like Emily was one of his closest friends. What if she told him this and he laughed? What if she told him how she felt and he didn’t feel the same? The last thing she wanted to do was make things awkward between her and Jensen. So instead of telling him how she truly felt.
Emily Carter: ...um, good luck in your match against Keegan.
Emily let out a bit of a nervous chuckle. Jensen smiles back at her.
Jensen Banks: I'll be sure to take notes on when you kicked his ass.
Jensen then winks at her before he turns around and heads off, closing the door behind him. After heading over and locking the door, she watches as Jensen hops into his car and takes off. Shen then rests her head on the window as she lets out a defeated sigh, knowing that she blew her chance to let Jensen know how she felt.