By the very HR Fatima Ali Raza. Vacation.

Disclaimer thingie: I don’t own the quests, I’m not making money, blah blah. The song belongs to Santa Esmeralda. I’ve changed it a little, please don’t sue me for that.

Archivers: Yeah, sure, whatever.

This is an HR fic, non HR heathens, steer clear.

"A vacation in Hawaii is what we all really need." Said Race. "We’ve been working so hard."

"You read my mind, Race." Said Dr. Quest. "I’ll get the tickets and arrange the trip"

The bell rang, announcing the students’ freedom from the prison of Rockport High.

"It’s been a long day." Thought Jessie. "I hope Jonny doesn’t take too long."

He was right on time, though. They had agreed to meet at the fountain in the school’s courtyard.

"Hey, Jess." Said Jonny, giving her a lopsided grin. "You look like you just wrestled a grizzly."

"Well, thanks." She said sarcastically. But she supposed it must be true. Her pink dress was all dusty and her tights were dirty, too.

"You know I’m taking aerobics. The class was in the garden today. It was so long, Jonny, almost two hours!"

"Too bad. Are you sure you can walk?"

"Well, we don’t have much choice, unless you want to carry me." She joked.

"I’d love to." He said, almost seriously. Their eyes met. Jessie’s breath stopped for a second. He had the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen. Such a light shade of blue, they were almost fluorescent. And much as she denied it, she had to admit that she was sort of attracted to him. But that was absurd. He was Jonny, not some other guy.

She lowered her eyes, breaking the spell.

They started walking again.

"So, how was your day?" asked Jessie.

"Pretty okay. Amanda was at my desk the whole time in Mr. Frensky’s math class. He was absent today."

"Amanda Barton?"

"Who else?"

"She has such a major crush on you, Jonny!" teased Jessie. "Why don’t you ask her to the Spring Formal?"

"Yeah, sure. Oh, I’m not going to the formal anyway. I’m not much of a dancer."

"Who cares? Amanda will probably want to make out the whole time anyway!"

"Jess!"

They walked in silence for some time. Soon, the lighthouse came into view.

"Um, Jonny.." Jessie ventured.

"Yeah?"

"Race you to the lighthouse!"

She took off running as fast as she could. In a minute, he was by her side. Jessie reached the lighthouse first, though. She slammed into the wall, laughing. Jonny dropped his books.

"Hey, that wasn’t fair!" he whined.

He grabbed her arm and turned her to face him. Suddenly their laughter stopped. The hot sparks flew between them, making Jessie blush. They were so close. Jessie felt her knees weakening. Can he feel it too? She wondered. God, he was so good looking. Jonny moved a little closer. Is he going to kiss me? She thought. Why am I feeling like this? What is wrong with me?

She pushed Jonny and took a few steps away from him.

"Jess, I’m sorry…"

"N-no, it’s okay. Let’s go into the house." She managed a small smile. "I’m starving."

"After that huge cafeteria lunch? Jeez, Jess, you eat more than me and Hadji combined."

"You’re incorrigible, Jonny Quest!"

The Quest Team sat down to dinner. Dr. Quest was at the head of the table. Race and Hadji were on one side. Jonny and Jessie sat facing them.

"Kids, Race and I have news for you," said Dr. Quest. "We’re going vacationing in Hawaii. We leave tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" echoed Jonny and Jessie, in disbelief.

"Yes." Said Dr. Quest, trying unsuccessfully to smother the huge grin on his face.

"Slammin’!!" said Jonny and Jessie together, They exchanged high fives, with each other, then with Hadji.
 

The plane landed in Hawaii at 2:30 in the afternoon. They were all really tired after the flight so they all took a three-hour nap. After they woke up, they had an evening snack.

Then Race said:

"This is great, Doc. A hut right by the beach, no noise, no wacko weirdoes out to destroy the world, and no Questworld. Peace at last."

"I couldn’t agree with you more, Race." said Dr. Quest. "I’m going to make the most of this week. I’m going for a long walk. Want to come, Hadji?"

"Of course, Dr. Quest."

"Well, I’m going for a swim in the ocean." Said Race.

"Hey, Jess, want to check out the town?" asked Jonny.

"Sure., let’s go."

The town was small, but eventful. Since it was summer, many people had come here to spend their vacations. There was a little ice cream parlor, which was jam packed with tourists and townies. Jonny and Jessie were lucky to find a tiny booth in the corner.

"Cool, huh?" asked Jonny giving her a lopsided grin.

"Yeah. What do you want to eat?"

"Let’s have a super-sized sundae with hot fudge and cream."

"Jonny!" said Jessie, laughing. "I think I just gained ten pounds by listening to you describe it!"

"It doesn’t matter, Jess. You are so thin. You could use a pound or two."

"Are you insinuating that I’m a pile of bones?" asked Jessie, joking.

Jonny blushed. "No, Jess. You have a great figure. I mean, like a model or TV star." He eyed her figure, and Jessie suddenly felt stripped to her floral underwear.

"OK, let’s order just one sundae. We can share it." Suggested Jonny.

After gobbling up the sundae, Jonny said:

"I feel like I’m going to explode!"

"Me too! I need some exercise!"

"Well, in that case….. want to dance?" asked Jonny, motioning to the dance floor.

"Hey, sure!"

He took her hand and led her to the dance floor. But just as they were beginning to dance, the fast track ended and a slow, romantic song came on. Jonny slipped his arms around Jessie’s waist, and pulled her close. They both tuned out the noise, and focused on each other.

You’re my everything, the sun that shines above you makes the blue birds sing…

The song went on, as Jonny gazed into Jessie’s magnificent eyes. For the first time, he noticed how beautiful she was. How her thick mane of brilliant red hair looked like the twilight setting over the serene blue-green ocean of her eyes. How, whenever she smiled, the whole room lit up. When she laughed the flowers seemed to bloom, and when she was sad, the spring seemed to fade into autumn.

The stars that twinkle way up in the sky, tell me I’m in love.

Jessie felt so close to him. He was the best person she’d ever known. He’d always been by her side, no matter what. And she realized that she was madly, completely and absolutely in love with him.

When I kiss your lips I feel the rolling thunder to my fingertips…

He remembered the first time he had kissed her. It had been on a ghost island off the coast of Nova Scotia. They had actually been possessed, but the kissed had lasted for a while after the ghosts had left them. It had been the most fantastic thing that had ever happened to him.

…And all the while my head is in a spin, deep within, I’m in love.

Yes, he was in love with her. How could he not be, after the closeness they’d shared. They’d always relied on each other, and neither had ever been disappointed.

You’re my everything. Forever and a day I need you close to me…

Jessie needed him. Always. She could not imagine life without his lopsided grins and competitive nature. He was all she wanted or needed.

You’re my everything. To see you in the morning with those big, blue eyes…

She loved his eyes more than anything. She’d give up her life for those very eyes. And she was so close to those eyes and their owner right now. Their bodies were pressed together tightly. Their arms enveloped each other. As the song continued, they fell deeper and deeper in love.

Hadji and his dad had always been great, but it was Jessie, who’s presence had helped him get over his mother’s death. Ever since they’d met, three years ago, she had been his very best friend, but now… God, he’d never let anything harm her, never.

He looked at her again. She was so stunningly beautiful. He wanted to kiss her, but something held him back. He did not know whether she shared his sentiments or not.

They song ended, and they reluctantly released each other.

"Let’s go back," said Jessie. "Our dads must be worried."

They walked back to the cottage in silence. As the approached the hut, He turned towards her.

"I had a fantastic time, Jessie."

"Me, too. The ice cream was great, and the dance was really…. Nice."

"Yeah," he whispered, moving closer.

He did not know what possessed him in the next moment, but before he knew what he was doing, he leaned forward and kissed her. Surprisingly, she returned the kiss. And with so much passion that he instantly knew that she loved him as hopelessly as he lover her. When the kiss ended, he slipped his arm around her waist and headed inside, smiling contentedly. It was going to be a great vacation.

The End.

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