For August's Challenge of 2005.

Author's Note: This story applies to all of my Universes, including Twin Pines Universe - with the exception of Hell Valley "Calvin".

October 24, 1985
7:30 PM PST

Jennifer Parker was relaxing in the living room of her home - with her boyfriend, Marty McFly. Both of Jennifer's parents had a meeting to attend that night, and they would not be home until late at night. So, as a result, the two of them had decided to spend a romantic evening at the Parker's home.

Jennifer and Marty were both wearing soft fleece suits, and the two of them had snuggled up together on the bean bag chair. They had the living room dimmed, as well as some cinnamon apple scented candles lit up. They had the living room stereo tuned to their favourite radio station, KKHV - which played the best of rock from the late-'60s until the present.

Jennifer and Marty were barely speaking, as they preferred to silently enjoy each other's company. Marty was rubbing Jennifer's belly, when Over the Hills and Far Away by Led Zeppelin started to play on the radio.

As the opening notes to Over the Hills and Far Away by Led Zeppelin started to play, Marty's eyes filled up with tears. That song had almost always moved Marty to tears, even though Marty was a little uncertain of why. Anyway, it was such a beautiful and melodic rock song - and a perfect song for the atmosphere. Jennifer thought it was so sweet how the song had tugged at Marty. Jennifer started to rub Marty's shoulders - while Marty relaxed against Jennifer, and let the tears freely flow down his face.

Oh, Marty, you've really got the love I need, Jennifer thought, as she was rubbing Marty's shoulders. Definitely more than enough. I would love to walk awhile with you. You are a very loveable guy, with a really soft heart. The fact that this song moves you to tears really shows how tender-hearted you are.

One thing I really love about you, Jennifer continued, is that you don't try to act macho, like some of the other guys at our school do. It's really nice that you can express your soft side at times. It's just the way a real man should be. Of course, a real man should be tough and brave when times call for it - but a real man should also be soft and sensitive at other times. It's good for a man to have a healthy balance of both.

Many times I have loved, and many times I have been bitten, Jennifer continued to ponder, but that was before I met you, my precious and tender sweet Marty. Our love really is like an open road, which I've gazed along many times. I think you and I are destined to marry some day. Sometimes I wonder how much there is to know about life.

Well, one thing is certain, Jennifer thought, warmly. You certainly do make my life feel complete. There is complete harmony in our relationship. Perhaps God placed you in my path for a reason. Many dreams do come true, and many do have silver linings. I don't really need a pocketful of gold, though - because I already have you, and you happen to have real heart of gold. A heart full of love would be plentiful enough for me.

Oh, Marty, you certainly are the mellow man, pondered Jennifer. Only someone with a heart of stone would find it possible to not like you, Marty. Really, if this whole world was full of Marty McFly, we would have perfect peace and harmony.

Many is certainly a word that only leaves me guessing, Jennifer continued, guessing about a thing that I really ought to know. At any rate, one thing is certain. Just the very presence of you, Marty McFly, exudes perfect peace and harmony. You, Marty McFly, are just the very essence of perfect peace and harmony.

As the song had ended, Jennifer had grabbed her handkerchief - and she used it to wipe Marty's eyes with it. Then she drew Marty into a big hug.

"How do you feel, Marty?" Jennifer whispered, softly. "Does it feel good to cry?"

"Oh, yes, most definitely," Marty said, softly. "The song really does touch my inner world, that I just can't help but cry. This song tugs at my heartstrings almost all the time. I'm not sure why, though. Maybe it's just the hauntingly beautiful melody and lyrics that get to me. Once, the song even made me cry, when I was on the bus - which was rather embarrassing."

"You should never feel afraid to express your tender side, Marty," Jennifer cooed.

"I guess you're right, Jennifer," Marty said, sighing. "One thing is certain. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant are certainly very talented songwriters. Some music snobs will insist that the lyrics to Led Zeppelin songs are mediocre, but I totally disagree. I think they really do put their heart and soul into their songwriting."

"I always think about you, whenever I hear the song," Jennifer said, softly. "Sometimes I think the song was written just for you."

"Oh, Jennifer," Marty gushed, laughing. "That would be impossible. I was only four when the song was released - and I never met Jimmy Page or Robert Plant. I would love to meet them someday, though."

"I'd rather meet Michael J Fox," Jennifer said, softly. "He looks just like you - and, from what I know, he has a very similar personality to you. You both are the essense of perfect peace and harmony. I'm sure you two would get along great."

"Oh, you think so?" Marty asked, smiling. "That is so sweet of you to say that, Jennifer. I would love to be able to meet Michael J Fox, someday."

"Yeah, if anyone was to ever film a movie about your life," Jennifer whispered, "Michael J Fox would be the perfect actor to play the role of you."

"Yeah, right, like that will ever happen," Marty snorted. "I'd much rather keep my life private, thank you very much! Besides, what could be so interesting about my life, that someone would want to film a movie a movie about it?"

"That fact that you're Marty is what makes my life interesting," Jennifer purred.

"Oh, darling," Marty said, stretching out his hand to help Jennifer up, "walk a while with me, okay?"

"Oh, for sure," replied Jennifer, smiling. "You've sure got the love I need."

Marty then leaned over to kiss Jennifer. Jennifer smiled to herself, as she thought of how lucky she was to be dating a young man like Martin Seamus McFly.

November 1, 1985
6:30 PM PST

Marty McFly was smiling, as she was driving over to Jennifer Parker's home. After all, today officially marked the day of their second year anniversary. Granted, Marty and Jennifer had casually known each other before then - as Marty tried to be friendly towards everyone. However, it wasn't until the two of them had been paired up for a class assignment, that their relationship grew deeper. It was on this very day, two years ago, that sparks flew between Marty and Jennifer.

Marty had bought a box of chocolates as a gift for Jennifer. Unlike many other girls her age, Jennifer was not obsessed with her weight or her appearance. Oh, Jennifer definitely took pride in her appearances - but she wasn't one of those girls whose idea of a good time was spending the whole day shopping.

She also enjoyed listening to heavy metal, which was a style of music that so many girls shied away from. Although, she didn't care to listen to thrash metal bands, like Slayer - as the lyrical content of their songs went against her religion. Jennifer did enjoy beautiful things, too, like flowers - which was why Marty had bought a potted rose for her. Marty never understood what was so romantic about bouquets, as the flowers would wither and die a few days later. Sure, potted plants were more expensive - but it was certainly worth it for a sweet girl like Jennifer.

As soon as Marty arrived at Jennifer's home, he parked the car into the driveway and he walked up the front door.

"Oh, hello, Marty!" Jennifer gushed, as soon as she saw Marty.

"I have some presents for you, Jennifer," Marty said, smiling. He handed the potted rose to Jennifer, first.

"Oh, a potted rose!" gasped Jennifer. "Thank you so much, Marty! Now if that doesn't say 'romance', then I'm not sure what does."

"That's not all I bought for you," Marty replied, smiling. He then handed Jennifer a box of chocolates, and said, "I also bought you this."

"Oh, Marty, you are the best!" Jennifer gushed, as she threw her arms around Marty.

Marty returned the hug, and asked, "How would you feel about a romantic candlelight dinner? I thought I would make this a very special night for us."

"That would be so sweet, Marty," Jennifer said, gushing.

oooooooooo

Jennifer was gazing into the lovely slate blue eyes of her boyfriend, as the two of them were eating fish and chips over candlelight. There was also some soft romantic music coming from the stereo. She knew that she and Marty were destined to one day marry. There was no doubt about it. Marty was such a tender sweet fellow. Oh, Marty definitely had a masculine side - but he also had a softer, more emotional side. He was everything that a man should be.

"How do you like the food?" Marty asked, softly. "I know how much you love fish and chips - with lots of tarter sauce." Then, laughing a little, Marty added, "Although, I something think you like a little bit of fish with your tarter sauce."

"Oh, the food is very delicious," gushed Jennifer. "None are quite as delicious as your kisses, though. Thank you so much for ordering the food for us. I can tell that you've really put a lot of thought into tonight's dinner. I am so touched!"

"Oh, I would do anything for a lovely girl like you," Marty said, smiling. "How do you like the music? Doesn't it provide a nice romantic atmosphere for us?"

"Oh, absolutely," replied Jennifer. "It's certainly very lovely music. Granted, it's not music I could listen to all the time - but it's certainly nice music for romantic evenings like this. You've really outdone yourself, Marty!"

"Thank you, Jennifer," replied Marty, with a warm smile. "I totally agree with you about the music. So, are you almost ready for dessert?"

"Just about," Jennifer said, as she smiled back at Marty and gazed into his slate blue eyes. "You know, Marty, you have such gorgeous slate blue eyes. You know that? I could just melt right into them. They are so captivating."

"Oh, Jennifer!" exclaimed Marty, blushing a little bit. "That is such a sweet thing for you to say. You're making me blush."

"Oh, Marty," purred Jennifer, "you look so cute when you blush. I feel so happy and secure, whenever I'm with you. I swear that we're a match made in heaven."

Jennifer then leaned over to kiss Marty - who had, of course, returned the kiss.

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Marty kept gazing over at Jennifer, as he was eating his strawberry shortcake. He figured that Jennifer was the most beautiful girl he had ever laid eyes on. He never really understood the attitude that some of his peers had about how it's more exciting to just "play the field". He did not feel that his relationship with Jennifer was dull at all, even if they had been dating for two years now. In fact, he was totally in love with Jennifer. Oh, sure, there have been a few times that they fought - but they never stayed angry at each other for long. He just had the feeling that he and Jennifer were destined to marry someday.

"Are you enjoying that strawberry shortcake?" Marty asked, as he smiled over at Jennifer. "I can tell you really like the whipped cream. I saw to it that you had lots of extra whipped cream, just the way you like it."

"Oh, absolutely!" Jennifer gushed. "Nothing is as sweet as you, though, my love."

"Aw, thank you, my sweet Jennifer," Marty replied, smiling tenderly at Jennifer. "How about taking a nice romantic hike, when we're done eating?"

"Oh, I would love that, Marty," cooed Jennifer. "The weather is so nice out this evening. I think it's the perfect night for taking a romantic hike."

"Yeah, it's definitely perfect weather for taking a romantic hike to," agreed Marty. "Where should we walk to? Did you have any location in mind?"

"Let's take a stroll into Hill Valley Park," suggested Jennifer. "The scenery there is always nice. That's always been one of my favourite places to hike."

"Oh, yes," agreed Marty, "I love hiking at Hill Valley Park, too. However, the best scenery I've ever looked at is you."

"Oh, Marty," purred Jennifer, laughing. "Now you are making me blush. That was such a sweet thing for you to say."

"You look so pretty when you blush," Marty replied, with a little smile. "Now, beautiful, should we blow out the candles and head out for awhile?"

"Oh, absolutely," agreed Jennifer, coyly. "I'm ready when you are."

Marty blew out the candles. He and Jennifer then headed outside, and they walked over to the park. Marty smiled to himself, as he thought about how he was destined to spend the rest of his life with this beautiful girl. Jennifer is definitely the girl of his dreams. There was no question about it.

This story was written in response to the February Challenge. I just decided to go with the canonical pairing of Marty and Jennifer - even though I wish I could be Marty's girl, haha! BTW, I refrained from mentioning Doc's family or Marty's family, so this story can apply to all of my universes.

February 14, 1986
4:30 PM PST

Marty McFly was whistling with joy, as he was driving over to the home of his girlfriend, Jennifer Parker. Marty had been dating Jennifer for over two years, now - and he was quite certain that they were destined to marry, someday. Marty had bought quite a few presents for Jennifer, which he was certain she would appreciate. Marty had planned to make this a very special night for himself and Jennifer. He parked the car into the driveway, and he carried his packages up to Jennifer's house.

"Oh, hello, Marty," Jennifer gushed, as soon as she opened the door.

"Happy Valentine's Day, sweetheart," Marty said, smiling at Jennifer.

"Thank you," replied Jennifer, smiling. "Happy Valentine's Day to you, too."

"I thought we'd light up some incense and scented candles for tonight's occasion," Marty said, smiling. "Maybe we can also sit on the bean bag chairs, and watch a lava lamp. I thought we could listen to Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits, tonight. I know they're one of your favourite artists, and they're perfect for tonight's atmosphere. I also bought you some more presents."

"Aw, Marty," gushed Jennifer, "that is so sweet of you! I can tell that you've really put a lot of effort into making tonight a special night for us."

"Anything for my lovely girl," gushed Marty, as he gave Jennifer a little peck on her cheek. "I love spending the entire evening with you. Go ahead and open up your other presents, now."

Jennifer opened up one of her presents, and she saw that it was five bottles of perfume. A huge smile spread across Jennifer's face.

"Aw, thank you, Marty," gushed Jennifer. "I love perfume. Heaven scent happens to be my favourite! That scent always makes me think about you."

"Aw, that is so sweet of you to say that," gushed Marty.

Jennifer then opened up another present, and she saw that it was a box of chocolates. She immediately threw her arms around Marty.

"There's one more present to go," Marty said, softly.

Jennifer then opened up the biggest box of all, and she saw that it was a box of scented candles. She again responded by hugging Marty.

"Well, Jennifer," Marty asked, softly. "Are you ready for dinner, now?"

"I most certainly am," Jennifer said, smiling. "What do you have planned?"

"How about chicken fried rice?" asked Marty. "I know that's your favourite."

"Oh, Marty, that sounds awesome!" gushed Jennifer. "I love chicken fried rice, with lots of soy sauce. What's for dessert?"

"How about strawberry shortcake?" asked Marty. "I know that's your favourite."

"Oh, I would love that," gushed Jennifer. "Oh, Marty, it will be so lovely spending the whole evening together, just by ourselves."

"Should I place in the order, now?" Marty asked. "I'm pretty hungry."

"Sure," replied Jennifer, "I'm pretty hungry, myself. I'll go turn on the lava lamp, and light up the incense. Then we should change into our fleece suits, so that we're soft and comfy. How does that sound?"

"It sounds like a plan," Marty replied, smiling. He then went to place in his order.

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Jennifer had gone into the living room, and she popped Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits CD into the living room stereo. She then fluffed up the bean bag chair. Then Jennifer went into her bedroom to change into her soft fleece suit. Jennifer kept thinking about how much she was in love with Marty. Sure, they've had a few fights here and there, but they've always made up in the end.

After Jennifer went to the refrigerator to grab herself a can of Pepsi Free, she flopped onto the bean bag chair, while she waited for Marty to join her.

"Hello, sweetheart," called out Marty, as he entered the living room.

"Hi, honey," responded Jennifer, "so you placed in the order, now?"

"Yeah," replied Marty, "they should be here in about thirty minutes. I have the table set up for us to eat, and the candles are lit. I guess it will take about an hour or so for the lava lamp to get going, eh?"

"Yeah, it'll be a little while," replied Jennifer. "Why don't you put on your fleece suit, now? Make yourself feel all soft and comfy?"

"Oh, for sure, Jennifer," replied Marty, "then we can snuggle up together on the bean bag chair, for awhile. Say, Jennifer, would you like some hot cocoa?"

"Oh, yes, please," replied Jennifer, "with lots of whipped cream in it."

"Will do, sweetheart," replied Marty, as he went into the kitchen.

Jennifer then decided to go to her bedroom, to get Marty his present. She knew how much Marty loved cologne - so she had bought a large bottle for him.

"Hey, Marty!" called out Jennifer. "Marty! I have a present for you, too."

"Oh, you do?" asked Marty, smiling. "What is it?"

"I bought you a large thing of cologne," explained Jennifer, as she handed Marty the bottle.

"Oh, thank you so much, Jennifer!" gushed Marty. "It was so nice of you to think about me."

Just then, the doorbell rang.

"Oh, I think our meal is here, now," replied Marty. "Why don't you take a seat and wait for me, okay?"

"Sure thing, Marty," replied Jennifer, as she sat down at the table.

The smell of the food was making Jennifer feel very hungry. She loved chicken fried rice, and she wished she could afford to have it more often.

"Here you go, sweetheart," replied Marty, smiling, as he placed the carton in front of Jennifer.

Jennifer immediately poured some soy sauce onto her rice, and she began to eat it. She looked across the table and gazed into the gorgeous slate blue eyes of her boyfriend. She thought her boyfriend had the most gorgeous pair of blue eyes she has ever seen.

"What is it, Jennifer?" Marty asked, laughing nervously.

"Oh, sorry, Marty," Jennifer said, blushing. "I just think you have the most gorgeous pair of blue eyes that I've ever seen."

"Oh, thank you, Jennifer," Marty said, softly. Then he whispered, "I love you, Jennifer. You really are the girl of my dreams, you know."

"I love you, too, Marty," replied Jennifer, smiling. "Thank you for the dinner. This is so nice. I am so lucky to have a boyfriend like you, Marty."

"Oh, Jennifer, it was my pleasure," replied Marty. "One day, Jennifer, you and I will be getting married - and we'll see to it that our son is not a wimp."

"And our wedding will not be at the Chapel o' Love, right?" asked Jennifer.

"Nope," replied Marty. "I wouldn't want to get married there. I promise you, we'll have a nice big wedding."

"That'll be so lovely," murmured Jennifer, smiling.

Marty and Jennifer then lifted up their cans of pop, and they had a toast. That evening would become a very special evening to remember. The two of them smiled lovingly at each other.