Jade's Vow

    By Storybird

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    06 Oct, 2023

    Jade was sitting in her room, surrounded by stacks of books, her radio blaring rock n roll, and a cup of tea by her side. She was deep in thought, a furrowed brow and a slightly anxious expression on her face.

    She was thinking about the vow she had made to herself. She wanted to find love, but the thought of what happened on the wedding night terrified her. She had decided to avoid men, except for her fathers.

    It was not that she was opposed to love. In fact, she yearned for it. But her friends' graphic descriptions of 'the talk' had instilled a fear in her that she couldn't shake off.

    She knew her fathers, Aziraphale and Crowley, would have given her a much less terrifying version of 'the talk', but they felt too awkward to do so.

    Jade loved her dads dearly, they were her rock. Crowley, the demon, was the more fun-loving one, while Aziraphale, the angel, was the nurturing one.

    They had tried their best to give her a normal life, despite their unusual circumstances. She inherited her love for books and tea from Aziraphale and her taste for fast cars and rock n roll from Crowley.

    One day, while drinking tea with her dads, she decided to tell them about her vow. They looked at each other, a mixture of surprise and concern on their faces.

    "Jade, love," Aziraphale began, "it's okay to be afraid. But remember, love is about consent and understanding. Nothing happens without your agreement."

    Crowley chimed in, "Yeah, and you don't have to rush into anything. Do things at your own pace, kid." Jade nodded, feeling a little relieved.

    Over the next few weeks, Jade started feeling less anxious. She started to understand that her fear was normal, and that it was okay to take things slow.

    She found herself opening up to the idea of love. She even developed a crush on a boy at school, which she had never thought possible.

    His name was Jack, a fellow book lover with a soft spot for rock n roll, much like her. He was kind, understanding, and respected her boundaries.

    She found herself slowly but surely falling for him. She shared her fears with Jack, who reassured her that he would never pressure her into anything.

    Jade felt loved and understood, and it was a wonderful feeling. She slowly began to let go of her vow, realizing that it was born out of fear and not conviction.

    Jack became a frequent visitor at their home. Both Aziraphale and Crowley liked him and approved of their relationship, much to Jade's relief.

    Jade's love for Jack grew stronger with each passing day. She was happy, and her fears began to fade away. She realized that love was indeed about understanding and respect.

    Jade finally understood what her fathers had been trying to tell her. Love wasn't something to be afraid of, it was something to be embraced.

    She was grateful to her fathers for their love and support. They had been there for her through everything, guiding her and helping her overcome her fears.

    Jade's vow became a distant memory, a reminder of the fear she had once felt. She was no longer afraid of love, she was ready to embrace it.

    Jack and Jade became inseparable. They shared a bond that was born out of understanding and respect, a love that was pure and true.

    Jade realized that she didn't have to avoid men to protect herself. She just had to find someone who respected her and understood her fears.

    Her fathers were proud of her. They saw her grow from a scared young girl into a confident young woman, ready to embrace love without fear.

    Jade was grateful to Jack for his understanding and patience. He had helped her overcome her fears and embrace love.

    Jade's story is a reminder that fears can be overcome. That love is about understanding, respect, and consent. And that it's okay to take things slow.

    Jade found love in the most unexpected of places, and in doing so, she learned a valuable lesson about love and fear. She was ready to embrace love, without any fear.