A/N: The song I had in mind while writing this chapter was "Bullets" by Rebecca & Fiona.
Saturdays were perfect for Jude, especially this kind of Saturday, where the nice May breeze was blowing and the temperature outside was just right. That was his favorite day, especially right now because he was hanging at the skatepark with his girlfriend Starr.
Starr was the apple of his eye. Literally, she was the best-looking Betty that Jude had ever laid his eyes on. They shared the same interests, the same relaxed attitude, and the same feelings for each other. As cheesy as it sounded, he could honestly care less about what he was doing as long as he was doing something with her.
However, being with her in that moment put Jude's future into perspective for him. Almost approaching their senior year in high school, some of his friends and classmates were already starting to make plans about where they were going to college, what they planned to do after school ends, and what career path they would pursue. Jude honestly didn't have much of a clue as to what he was going to do about any of those things.
He never took into serious consideration what he would do after high school period. Upon realizing that everyone else around him had goals, hopes, and dreams made him feel left behind. When everyone that you love prepares to move on while you're stuck in a rut, wouldn't you feel left behind too?
Maybe he would take a break for a year. Maybe he would try to become a professional skateboarder. Maybe he would still balance two jobs at the mall. Maybe he would work alongside his friends. Who knew?
But taking another glance at Starr, however, Jude smiled. He smiled knowing that no matter where this life would take him, she would be right beside him and that was good enough for him.