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“Good Morning everyone, I’m Mrs. Tuval and I’m gonna be your proctor today because unfortunately Mr. Ryder is handling some important matters. We have a lot to go over so let’s get started.”
Another boring fucking day at school, Mrs. Tuval was discussing some piece of shit for the upcoming qualifying exams and I’m stuck here trying to figure out who the hell texted me last night. I tried calling the number but that asshole was not picking up. But what the hell! Why would I waste my time to some pathetic dumbass whoever it was.
I weakly kicked Jad’s chair. “Hey Jad, where is your brother?” I whispered.
“I have no fucking idea.” He mouthed and pointed his finger at Chace.
Chace shook his head. “I don’t know, call him maybe he’ll….”
“Mr Summers. Stand up pls.” Mrs. Tuval suddenly interjected.
Chace stood up, looking LOST. “Yes Mrs. Tuval?”
“Who is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?”
“Ummm…” Chace looked everywhere like he can find the answer around these four corners of the room. “He’s ummmmm….”
Chace looked at me and I mouthed him the answer. “GERMAN WRITER and POLITICIAN,”
“He’s a German writer and a politician.” Chace answered with confidence.
“Good. Now who knows …..” Mrs. Tuval continued discussing while writing keywords on the whiteboard.
“Thanks. Clearly you did your homework.” Chace whispered.
“No, I didn’t.” I grabbed my phone and showed it to him. “Clearly, Google is a great help these days.”
Chace smirked. “Amen to that.”
We just talked and talked during the first period until it was over. We moved to our second period and time passed by so fast that it was over. Second period was a blur. Nothing interesting happened or discussed.
We met Chace and Jad on a restaurant just a block away from school for lunch. We dined and talked about some random things and I keep wondering where the hell is Nick. I haven’t seen him, he’s not answering my calls and texts or maybe he’s sick or still asleep.
“Jad, where’s your brother?” I asked while slicing a small piece of cake.
“I don’t know. I woke up, showered, ate breakfast and went to school. I haven’t seen he’s shadow.” Jad stated.
“Maybe you should call him or left him a message.” Sophie said while looking at something outside.
“I did, like a million times already. What are you looking outside?” We all looked outside.
“It’s who.” She pointed at a certain someone sitting on the steps across the street. She had a long blonde layered hair wearing white shorts and a tucked in green blouse.
“She looks sexy and beautiful.” Jad was amused of what he’s seeing.
“She looks like your cousin.” Chace added.
I grabbed my phone and dialed the number who texted me last night, then her phone rang.
“Bitch,” I muttered before I went out and approached her. “Hey Alex!” I added.
She smiled. “Oh hey Jake, I missed you so much.” She stated and hugged me tightly.
“I missed you too,” I pulled away from the hug and asked. “When did you arrive?”
“Last night. I texted you but I went to a party and got wasted, so I wasn’t able to call. My head hurts anyway.” She frowned.
I smirked. “Welcome home.” I slang my other arm around her and brought her to the restaurant. Were all happy to see her again but she was so unexpected. We decided to skip the afternoon session at school and bonded at my house. Alex gave us some gifts she brought from Italy. We had fun and like the old times, FRIGHT NIGHT.
I’m really not a fan of horror movies, especially the gore ones, and most especially because Nick’s not here and I don’t know where he is.
I sighed and kept looking at my phone. In case Nick’s name popped-out.
“Ughh! I’m I hate horror movies.” I declared and walk towards the bathroom. I dialed Nick’s number for maybe a trillion times now.
Hey! This is Nick and I’m kinda busy right now, so if you could just leave me a message and I’ll try to get back to you. *beep*
“Hey babe! Where the hell are you? Are you mad at me or something? I’m so worried. Call me. I love you.”
I placed my phone on the counter and I just stared at myself on a full length mirror. Is Nick mad at me or something? I tried to push that thought out of my head but failed. I let the water on the sink running and just staring at it for a moment, and then I washed my face. Maybe he knew that Kristian kissed me last night.
“Oh my God. Maybe that’s it.” I muttered to myself in the mirror. ”Maybe I should just talk to him and tell him the truth.” I added.
*Knock* *Knock*
“Jake? Is everything ok? You sounded like you’re talking to yourself.” Chace said.
“I’m OK. I’ll be out in a minute.” I managed to produce a fake cheerful voice but Chace knew me too well.
“Come on, open the door. We can talk about this.”
I checked my face in the mirror before I opened the door. I don’t want anyone to worry about me. So I put up my fake happy mask to conceal what I really felt. “What?”
He focused his attention on me and weakly smiled. “We both know that something is bothering you.”
After a moment of arguing weather to tell him or not to tell, I finally spilled everything.
“Wait what?” Chace frowned, slightly irritated with what he heard. “Kristian kissed you? You’re kidding right?”
“I wish I were.” I answered then there was a moment of silence where we just stare at it each other. I really love his eyes and his lips.
Chace swallowed, “I know it sounds very very wrong but, is it ok if……” he looked hesitant for a moment, “ummm is it ok if I kiss you?”
Speechless, I didn’t see that coming. It caught me totally off guard.
I was about to say something, but he suddenly pulled me and our lips met. It felt so so wrong, but part of me really liked it.
He broke the kiss and apologized but I was left speechless. I don’t know what to say or anything. That kiss made me remember the terrible but naughty dream that I had. But it’s really a bad idea to keep playing like this. I’m going out with a guy, he loves me and I feel the same way. I have to stop letting guys kiss me.
I spent the whole afternoon thinking about everything, from the dream to the reality. Chace kissed me. Chace, my “brother” and my bestfriend. Oh my God, does this mean, he likes me? Is he even gay? Or maybe he’s bisexual.
It’s really starting to hurt my brain and I’m not really comfortable in this kind of situation. I was lying on my bed with the wall-mounted LCD TV on, letting Lady Gaga’s Applause music video entertain me for a short amount of time. I love Gaga though. Little Monsters!
Few seconds later, Magda enter the room with a piece of paper and a smile taped across her face.
“Mr. Jake, Mr. Nick sent this.” She gave me the paper and left.
Babe, I’m so so sorry. Dad convinced me to go with him to a resort, and I forgot my phone at home. Pls don’t kill me, I love u so so much. I’ll be back tonight. Meet me @ Le Meurice, 8 o’clock.
For some people, they would be relieved that they knew their love one is absolutely fine.But for me, it’s more likely MIXED. I wanna tear that fucker apart for letting me wonder in the world why he’s not at school, or why he didn’t reply to any of my texts and calls. I even left him a thousand of messages.
90% Anger, 10% relief.
But I have to admit, I was so happy to hear from that bastard again. I thought of different possible things that caused him to go M.I.A. I fucking love him.
I got out of the bed and went directly to take a shower. Its almost 7 and everyone knows that when I say “quick shower” I’m referring to a 15-35 minutes of taking a bath, and savoring the moment in the shower.
I went out of the bathroom with a towel taped across my lower half. I put some clothes on, fixed my hair and spray some perfume.
“Oh yeah. Ur so hot, I wanna fuck u so hard.” That was exactly what I said in front of the mirror.
I got into the car and thankfully, it’s not that traffic tonight. So I was kinda half way to Le Meurice when I got a text from Alex.
Hey, can u meet me @ Ripples right now. It’s important.
I replied. Oh sure, I’m almost there. Considering that Ripples is just a block away from where I am right now. I got out of the car and went inside the restaurant where I saw Alex, all by herself with a glass of martini in her hand, sipping the entire liquid like a person drinking water.
“Hey! What’s up?” I sat across her.
“Ummm. I’ll get straight to the point, Jake ok?” She said and beacon the waiter for another glass of martini.
“Yea, tell me. Do u need anything?” I frowned.
She properly sat on her chair and opened her mouth for a second of two, then closed it again. It looks like no words are coming out of her mouth. Then the waiter approached us and delivered 2 glass of martini with 3 olives each, just the way I like it.
She swallowed, “Can you convince Jad to go dinner with me again?” she slowly lowered her face, slightly embarrassed.
“Omg, like on a DATE?” I frowned, “Sorry but I can’t alex. He’s seeing someone else, and the last time I checked, you messed it all up.”
She drunk the whole glass of martini and swallowed so hard. She didn’t see that coming. She remained silent for a couple of seconds and I felt sorry for her. Then she managed to put smile on her face. Not a fake smile, but kinda like an evil one.
“Ok. Then go make Jad to dump her.”
“WTF would I do that?” I was surprised she said that.
She blinked her eyes and I could see the Evil Alex. “Because, when I arrived last night, I went straight at your home, so I could drag u the party I was invited at but then I saw something magical.”
I was kinda worried but I kept my poker face. “What?”
“You know Kristian right?” She grinned evilly.
I closed my eyes. FUCK! She saw it!
“If I’m not mistaken, you two were K-I-S-S-I-N-G, I’m sure you got the word or do I have to spell it again for yah?”
Oh shit, if I could just punch her in the face right now. “What do u want?”
She smiled. “Simple, get Jad to dump the whore or I’m gonna tell everyone your secret. And that would be bad for you because A. That is the last thing u want, B. Imagine how Nick would feel if he’ll know that you’re letting someone stick their tongue down your throat, and C. Who are you gonna cling to with Nick hating on you? I’m sure he’ll dump you.”
I don’t know what to say or what to react. I’m stunned, scared of what may happen. I don’t wanna lose Nick.
“Should we review B. again?” She asked with a smug on her face.
I was left speechless and terrified.
“I’ll take that as a yes. Good Luck.” She stood up and left.
I’ve never been afraid like this before. I really don’t wanna lose Nick. If I don’t comply, I’ll lose Nick. If I’ll tell Nick the truth, I might lose him as well. Oh God help me.
I left the restaurant pretty much broken. It feels like it’s already happening. I got inside the car. “to where Mr. Jake?” Our driver asked.
“ummmm” I lost my words and I beginning to cry. I don’t cry but I can’t help it. “Take me home.”
Everything was just a blur. I got home and I went straight to my room. I ignored everything even the cheerful Magda. I just wanna forget everything, go to sleep and never wake up.
I grabbed my phone, and Nick’s gorgeous smile was my wallpaper. He sent me texts asking if where am I, or If I’m mad. I pressed the sleep button and closed my eyes. After like 6 minutes of silence, all I can hear is the sound of traffic, cars and the breeze of the wind. Then suddenly I just remembered all the things I did, bad things to be exact. Maybe this is karma sucking me up. I’m starting to lose myself, but then it made me realize something. I opened my eyes and slowly drag myself and walked towards the mirror.
You’re Jake James Heider. Even karma won’t take you down. I thought to myself. Head’s up Alex, the bitch is back. I laughed at that thought. Did I just call myself BITCH? That’s so gay.
I grabbed my phone and dialed Nick’s number. I found out that he’s still waiting for me there. I gave him an excuse and went at the restaurant. We dined and enjoyed each other. We swapped stories and shared kisses.
After our dinner, he took me home and we watched ‘Battleship’. We were cuddling in bed then there’s this girl who caught my attention. I think I saw her before. She looks really familiar. After a minute of thinking, I’m still not sure if I knew that girl.
She looks bad-ass though.
Nick kissed my lips. “I missed you. A day without you will practically make me crazy.” He smirked.
“Awwww. You’ve been saying I MISSED YOU for like a hundred times already.” We both chuckled. “Anyway, is that Rihanna?”
“Yeah, I know you like her so I picked Battleship.” Nick embraced me in his arms. “It’s quite ironic that you’re a fan of Rihanna but you can’t even recognize her in this movie.” Nick teased and chuckled.
“Could you just shut up and fuck me?” OMG! Did I just say FUCK ME? Ohhh no!
“What?! Did you say-”
“NOOO!” I half screamed.
“I’m not deaf. I heard you say FUCK ME.” He teased.
“Are you out of your mind? Why would I say something like that?” I’m forcing myself not to smile. But I think I’ll like it if he does exactly what I accidentally said.
Nick disagreed. “Whoooaaa. Because I’m hot, handsome, and I can make you cry with pleasure that will surely make u addicted to it. ” He laughed uncontrollably.
OMG. I would pretty much love that. “Did you hear yourself?” I giggled, “I’ll pretend I never heard that, you pervert!” I stuck my tongue out and laughed.
He laughed. “I was just kidding.” He kissed me again.
We were both tired and sleepy, so I pulled the covers but then Nick stood up and slowly unbuttoned his shirt.
“Oh no no no no! What the fuck are you doing?”
“I’m just taking my shirt off, it’s my house anyway, and I know sometimes you sleep naked.” My eyes wandered from his gorgeous face, to his toned body. All I can say is, YUM.
“Where did you get that information?” I frowned.
“Seriously? We’re bestfriends since kindergarten, pretty much our whole life. I know everything about you, you dumbass.” He jumped on the bed and pulled me closer. We pulled the covers and just let the TV finish the alien warfare in the movie Battleship. I’n pretty much a minute or two, we both fell asleep, feeling contented with each other.
It was a beautiful day and Nick woke me up early for school. He missed a lot, and the qualifying exams are fast approaching. I don’t want to repeat junior year so I have to study hard and pass that nonsense fucking exam.
I had a great time last night and I don’t want anything to ruin my mood, especially Alex. Maybe it’s time to make me reconsider leaving town and never come back again. It sounds mean but what the hell, who cares about her anyway.
I’m gonna finish what Alex wants to play and I have great plan. It’s time to play.
Nick and I walked in the lobby of our school, holding hands together. I’ve never been happy like this before. And that reminds me of something.
Should I tell Nick about the kiss? Damn! I might lose him.
I thought and argued with my mind for a few minutes then decided.
“Ummm Nick..” I am nervous as fuck.
He looked at me with those gorgeous eyes. “Yea?”
“I have something to tell you.” I squeezed his hand a little bit. “Kristian kissed me.” I slowly lowered my head, and just startled.
He was speechless. I never saw what his reactions were. I’m scared of finding out. He might dump me or anything, but I’m ready for it. It was my fault anyway.
“and Chace did it too.” I added, quite teary eyed and nervous of what may happen.
After seconds of forcing myself not to cry, I cried. He was still, he didn’t say anything. Then courage tilted my head up and saw the sadness in his eyes. He was pretty much broke more than I am.
That triggered me to even cry harder. “I’m so so sorry Nick. Everything happened so fast. It’s just an accident. I’m sorry.”
I was expecting that he would slam his fist on my face and make me beg for him and sort of things but then, he pulled me closer to his chest and whispered. “You don’t to say sorry, I believe you and I love you.”
“Really?” I tried to stop crying but I just can’t. Were at one of the corridors where no student was onsite at that time.
“Yes. But next time, don’t let guys kiss you. I won’t blame them, I mean, who wouldn’t kiss you?” He teased my caressing my face. “Now stop crying.” He brought his lips to mine and took his handkerchief from his pocket and wiped my tears. “You’re still hot when you’re crying.” He added and we both chuckled.
“Shut up!” I stated. He slung an arm around me and walked towards our classroom.
“By the way, my mom and your aunt Alicia talked over the phone this morning.” Nick interjected.
We both sat on our seats, ignoring the questions of Chace and Jad.
“You mean Alex’s mother?” I frowned and I’m a little bit curious of why would Alicia phoned Nick’s mom.
“Yup.” Nick answered popping the ‘p’. “Mom told me, she couldn’t reach your mom and she’s looking for her daughter. That’s a little bit surprising.” He added.
“So she doesn’t know where Alex is?”
“I think so.” He answered
Jackpot! Now I just need one more thing to seal the deal.
“Hey jad! Do you have any plans for tonight?” I moved my gazed to him.
“I don’t have any? Why? Are you tired of my brother and now you want to try me?” He laughed uncontrollably.
“Never in a thousand years.” I rolled my eyes. “Meet me tonight on my house, 7pm sharp.” I added.
He frowned. “For what?”
“Yea, for what?” Nick and Chace interjected. I wasn’t kinda aware that this two are listening.
“Alex’s has been blackmailing me.”
“What? Why would she do that?” Sophie joined in. She sat beside me, looking curious of why my cousin would go after me.
I exhaled deeply. “Well, when she arrived here, she went straight to my home, then she same Kristian kissing me.”
“Fuck! No way!” The 3 of them reacted but Nick remained silent.
“Yes way! Then she said if I won’t convince Jad to go out on a date with her, she’ll tell everyone about that kiss. But sad to say, It takes more than like Karma to take me down. Game over, I’m gonna end this today.”
Jad smirked. “What do you have in mind?”
*****
It was a very cold night at the park. People were skating, hanging out and some are dating with tall cups of coffee on their hands. I was sitting on a park bench, watching newbies falling and good skaters enjoying in the skating rink.
“It’s like 7:20 already, where the hell is he?” I murmured to myself. I’m not really good with patience but the view, and the smiles of people was really amusing me. Not to mention a cup of premium hot choco, sealed the deal.
A moment later, I noticed a guy in a grey fitted coat holding a hand of a girl in a kinda hot pink jacket with a black stripy scarf wrapped around her neck.
“Right on time.” I finished my hot choco and made my way to them.
They were kinda enjoying every second of it, until I ruined it.
“Hey jad! What’s up with you and Alex?” I asked with a confident smile on my face. Well a more evil one.
“Ohh were just having fun, Jake.” Alex smiled genuinely.
“Awww by ‘having fun’ u mean blackmailing someone to get your date for you? That’s pretty classy of you.”
The smile faded from her face and asked Jad to go get some coffee for them. “What are you doing?!” She asked furiously. “If you’re gonna ruin this, you might reconsider that at any time I could just tell Nick that you’re -”
“What? That I’m what? Kissing somebody? Ohh please, can we stop playing this game? I’m pretty much bored. But we can play the ‘my game’. It starts with you leaving the town and don’t ever come back, then the people in this city live happily ever after.”
He laughed. “And why would I do that?”
“Because A. You don’t have anything on me. I already told Nick about the kiss and guess what? He still loves me, and that kiss was an accident anyway, B. Imagine how furious your parents would be if they found out that you’re back here, instead of having a better education at your boarding school? And C. How are you gonna live now with your parents disowning you?”
She was stunned with what I said. Earlier this afternoon, we called her parents and we found out that she missed her school in France and gone MIA. I know Alex, she’s only terrified with her parents. And I’m pretty sure they will disown her if they found out that she’s back in the city wasting herself.
She half screamed. “You can’t do -”
“Should we review B. again?” I reminded her with a smug on my face. “Sorry Alex, Game Over. But here’s your price. Do u remember your brother, Xeno?” Jad came back with Xeno looking embarrassed with what her sister did.
She looks frightened and worried at the same time and she even forgot to speak and remained silent and slightly shaking.
“And ohhh, I almost forgot.” I handed her a flier.
“What is this?!” She asked furiously.
“Oh it’s a some sort of rehab thing for troubled girls.” Her brother answered angrily.
“Good Luck Alex.” I left and I saw her face like she want to kill me or something, pure hatred. She started it anyway. She deserves it.
Jad and I hopped in the limo where Sophie, Chace and Nick were waiting for us.
“Well done.” Chace cheered.
We all smiled and popped a bottle of champagne as a celebration for sending a crazy witch back to where she belongs.
“I would like to propose a toast.” Nick pronounced. “to Jake, the crazy bastard in this crazy big city.”
We all giggled and raised our glasses and *clink* each other. We enjoyed every second of it and made our way to a club where we partied and had fun. We got wasted and we danced. Letting everyone know were the crazy kids around here.I’m so thankful to have these 4 fuckers around me. It reminds me of a very common saying, ‘No man is an island’. Clearly that saying proved itself.
And now we’re gonna live happily every after.
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