Alternate Universe: Jess is a teacher. Nick is the writer with a writer's block after having publishing his first book, a YA novel that Jess is secretly a fan of. They have an unexpected meeting at a book signing event, and after that, a series of incidents make sure they keep ending up at the same place. Their meeting might just lay the foundation to Nick's new book.
âRead it?â laughed the girl. âMs. Day loves the book.â
There were collective nods in the class.
âIn fact,â she continued. âFunny story, actually, she was very sad after she finished reading it. When we asked her what was wrong, she told us about the book. And we wanted to read it and here we are! And she also said that if Pepp-â
âOoookay, thatâs enough, Alicia,â said Jess, but it was more of a giggle-shriek.
Nick frowned, not really having caught on to what had just happened. âShe was sad? Why was she sad?â he asked, now looking at Jess. âIt wasnât a sad ending.â
Jess opened her mouth to respond, but Alicia had seemingly decided to end Jess today.
âShe was sad because though Pepperwood saved the world, he was all alone in the end,â said Alicia, with a slight shake of her head.
A small boy with thick glasses, cut in with a small laugh. âShe was so sad about it that she said if Pepperwood was a real person, sheâd marry him.â
Nick felt his eyebrows rise higher than ever as he looked at Jess who was looking mildly embarassed at being caught red-handed with her lie. Why did her students hate her so much. âWhat, he deserves love, okay?â