(PeterPOV)

I think about what Dorthy said, Jane's parents have died, her little brother is paralyzed and she tells the kids stories about me. ME!  I round the corner and see Jane leaning against a doorway wiping tears from her face.

"Daddy, he hasn't come yet. you told me that Peter would come for me, but I am not so sure."

"Jane! Story Time!"

She walks into the bathroom and does what I assume is washing her face. She comes out looking fresh and ready. Wiping her hands on her apron, she heads toward the large spiral staircase. Instead of walking down as I expected, she sits on the rail and slides down. I race around the backway and sit on the floor crisscross, just as she is starting her story.

"Who wants to hear about the time I went to Neverland?" Jane asks the kids enthusiastically.

"We do!!!" They reply in unison, all eager to hear her story.

"One night, after I had an argument with my mum, I fell asleep on my window seat. The next thing I know I hear Captian Hook say, 'Hello, Wendy.' He thought I was my mum!" she snickered.

"I was stuffed in a laundry sack and tossed from crewmate to crewmate until I was on the ship. We then flew past Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge! We flew up and up and up until I saw daylight. I was in Neverland!" the kids scooted closer in antcipation.

"Hook tied me to a pulley system and I swayed over the deep blue sea. Hook was bragging about his perfect plan when I heard, 'Only in your dreams Hook!'' Peter Pan was there!"

"The two of them blathered on and on for what seemed like FOREVER. Hook then pointed out that I was over the water, and a swordfight was underway! Hook threw his sword at what I assumed was the rope keeping me from falling. I plunge toward the water at an alarming rate, then I hit the icy water with a splash."

The kids all gasp; some pretend to faint.

"I try to hold my breath but I am sinking fast. I feel hands clap around my body pulling me upwards. Then Peter crowed. It sounded kinda like this 'Ar-a-ar-a-roooooo'," Her imitation was priceless! The way her upturned nose crinkled and the wrinkles by her eyes from smiling.

"I am brought over to a rock and when  the top of the bag opens and someone peers in, I punch his face! At first I thought I was dreaming, but when Hook fires a cannon at us, Peter lifts me up and flies away. We soar over Neverland, fly through rainbows and over Indian camps, by mermaids, and faries. Peter had me balanced on his knees like this," she grabs a little boy, lays on her back and balances him on her knees. "Then Tink pushes me off, and i plummet toward the ground!"

Jane galnces at a large cookoo clock right as it dings 20:00(8:00). "Alright children, it is time for bed." 

One by one, the kids stand up and Jane gives them all a kiss on the forhead; some even come back for round two! 

"Goodnight! I love you all!"

"Goodnight Jane!"

Danny wheeled over to his older sister, "Jane will you tuck me in bed?" 

"Of course, Danny!"

She wheels him to a room on the first floor, and I try to be secretive about my presence. She is sing him a heavenly lullaby when Dorothy came by and scared the living daylights out of me, "I assume you are going to the funeral tomorrow? Well here are some clothes proper enough for a event such as this. Goodninght- uh... what was your name?"

"Peter," I reply still startled.

"Ok then Peter, teh caravan will be ready an 10:00 sharp tomorrow so dont be late!" she says walking off.

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I head to the dorm I was given, and get ready for another heavenly shower when there is a knock on the door. I quick slip on a shirt, and answer. Its Jane. 

"Hey, sorry. Um- My name is Jane Thomas. I am glad to be your hostess-," I cut her off.

"No worries Jane. I am sure you have alot on your plate," I scratch the back of my k=neck nervously. "I actually came to talk to you about something, but it can wait til tomorrow."

"How do you know me?" She is genuenly puzzled. Did she forget what I looked like?

"Uhm....I owe you my life," I stare at the floor. "You save me a long time ago, and I am deeply sorry that I did not come visit you sooner. I should have. I'm sorry." I dont meet her gaze.

"The only person I ever saved was-" She gasped in realization- or shock. I don't know which. "Peter? You came for me?"

"Of course silly! I just couldnt let you grow up now could I?" I nudge her shoulder playfully.

"But that means- you hear my story! Oh gosh! I-I Uh... y-you-"

"Can we talk elseware?"

"Uh sure. Follow me." She leads me up many a staircases, until we get to a trap door in the celing. pushing a few buttons and pulling a string, the door opens and a latter falls down.

Once we are seated in comfy floof chairs on the floor, Jane starts talking. "What did you want to talk to me about?"

"Oscar has gone missing...we have looked everywhere...Oliver asked if you could come help... I want you to stay forever...I get these weird butterflies in my tummy everytime I am around you...I am worried about the lost boys... Hook has been quiet..." I finally manage to blut out.

"Ok. Let me get this straight: Oscar is missing, you looked everywhere searchable, Oliver wants me to come back, you want me to stay because you are worried, and Hook has been up to something. Is that right?"

She looks up at me and smiles. If she heard what i said about my feelings she s]didnt bother to sat anything.

"Y-yeah. I didn't know what to do and you are the smartest person I know."

"Well, I am sure Dorothy told you my parents...their funeral is tomorrow. But then, I don't know. My Uncles... I am pretty sure they don't want me. Uncle John is a college professor in America, and Uncle Michael has like eight kids. We would just be another burden."

'I wish she could stay forever' 

"What if you and Danny came with me. Ya know to Neverland. You wouldn't have to worry about anything. Well, I mean theres Hook but the old codfish can't handle you."

{Hey. Sorry I havent updated much. I think I am going to put this story on hold because I am just sooooo busy. Dont worry! I will give you a good story, I just cant with school ending, my cousin getting married on Fri, and my uncle coming. It is a good crazy. I am also taking a HUGE step in my Faith, and with that step comes more responsibility. I love you all, an I definately did not expect as many reads as I got. I am so gratefull! Love you all and have a blessed day!
-Lilly😋