THIS IS NOT THE JONAS BROTHERS, DEMI LOVATO, OR SELENA GOMEZ! I ONLY USED THEIR FIRST NAMES AS THE CAHRACTERS BECAUSE THEY WERE AN INSPIRATION. ONCE AGAIN THIS IS NOT THE JONAS BROTHERS.
I got up this morning like any other day; combed my hair, got a hot shower, got dressed, and walked into the kitchen. I fixed myself some coffee and got out some Lucky Charms and poured it into a bowl. I looked out the huge window to my right in a daze, with the slightest feeling that something big will happen; it'll change my life forever. I turned away and turned on my little antennae television to the daily news. It was supposed to be sunny, 94 degrees, a common temperature at Huntington Beach. I was so glad it was just the beginning of summer, and I was done with all the high school drama. I got bored watching the news, so I changed the channel to one of those celebrity channels, telling about all the celebs' lives. It showed the red carpet and all the actors, singers, etc. Then I froze in my position and stared blankly at the television. Not him, anyone but him, I thought. There walking in a sleek suit was Nick . . . I couldn't help but watch. Some impulse controlled me, but I wanted to just turn off the television and run to my room. He didn't look happy though . . . he was troubled. His dark, chocolate eyes looked sad and regretful.
Some paparazzi ran to him, Kevin, and Joe, yelling out questions. One to Nick caught my attention the most.
"Nick! Nick! Are you dating any new girls at the moment?" a young reporter asked hastily. Nick stopped in his tracks and stared at the reporter blankly, leaving Kevin and Joe utterly confused. His thoughts were jumbled I could tell.
"No, not at the moment," he paused, leaving me anxious to hear his answer. "Just thinking of my Little Angel . . ." That just broke me into pieces. I realized that I wasn't breathing, and it felt like my heart stopped. He remembered me . . . I then looked at Joe and Kevin's faces. Joe and Kevin looked at Nick in complete shock and stopped in their positions. Nick looked at them, then the reporter, and his face blank the whole time. He then walked away from the red carpet in all its glory. I looked at him with disbelief, wondering what he was thinking at the moment. He hid behind their black limo and appeared to take his cell phone out and call someone. My heart then raced very fast because . . . my cell phone began to ring. I stuttered while running to the phone and looked at the caller ID. My hand trembled seeing it was him calling for the first time in six years. I was ready to press the answer button, but I suddenly placed the phone back on the counter quickly and stepped back, letting it go to voice mail. I became curious and looked cautiously at the television. Nick had hung up, and his eyes became teary, and mine did, too. He walked hastily to the other side of the limo and got in. Joe and Kevin ran to the black limo worried, and Demi was right behind them. I couldn't look anymore, so I turned the television off and gazed at it blankly.
A few minutes later, my phone rang again, making me jump from my position. I paused, hoping it wasn't him calling again. I closed my eyes and answered the phone hesitantly.
"Hello?" my voice was shaky.
"Jennifer? It's mom." She was cheerful, and I sighed, relieved to hear her voice. She continued. "Do you remember where you're supposed to be going today?" Then it hit me. I was supposed to go with my childhood friend, Joey, to Los Angeles. We've been planning this since school went out.
"Oh! I forgot! Thanks, mom! I got to get ready, bye! I love you!" I said quickly. She chuckled and began again.
"Ok then! I love you too, Jenny! Bye!" I hung up and ran to get my things. Then, as perfect timing, the door bell rang. I ran to the door and opened it to Joey's warm smile. I was tired from all the drama and running, but I was able to let out a weak smile. He just laughed and motioned his hand for me to go.
"Let's go, Jenn," he said calmly. We walked with each other to his dark red Ferrari. It always irritated me seeing everyone here have such nice cars while I only had a pale lime green beetle car, but it didn't bother me today, though. My mind was too mixed up about what happened with Nick, but I tried not to show it, so I just stared out the passenger window..
We reached Los Angeles finally after what it seemed like eternity. There was almost grid-lock traffic from the red carpet thing . . . then it donned on me. Why did it have to be at Los Angeles today? I didn't get this irony, but I just unsuccessfully tried to shake it off. While lost in my thoughts, I realized that Joey was calling my name repeatedly.
"Jenn? Jennifer? You there?" He waved his hand in front of my face. I snapped out of my trance.
"Oh, sorry, Joey... Are we already at The Grill Out?" I asked confusingly.
"Yep. Well, let's go before more people go in, then." He got out of the car and opened mine for me as I got out. We walked into the restaurant and got a table outside.. This was my favorite restaurant that Nick used to take me to . . . I shook my head, trying not to remember. I realized that I left my cell phone in the car, and got up from my seat.
"Where are you going?" Joey asked curiously.
"I forgot my cell phone in the car. Mind if I go get it?"
"Sure." He tossed me his keys and I walked back outside.
"Order the usual for me, ok?" I told him before leaving. I walked outside and walked casually to his car. I rummaged through the car, even though I wasn't in a hurry. When I found it after five minutes, I felt like I was being stared at. I looked up and looked around, and then I stopped in my position. Just across the street was the black limo. Then my heart stopped, for staring at me was Nick, who then dropped some drink he was holding in his hand. We stared at each other for what seemed like eternity, but then I started to slowly walk backwards towards the entrance, our eyes still locked. He began to walk towards me, and then he broke into a fast sprint, for I started to run to the doors. My adrenaline rushed, and I grabbed the door handle and pulled the door open. Suddenly, someone grabbed my hand tightly and pulled me away, and I lost my grip on the handle. I turned around and saw his face up close for the first time in six years. He looked serious, but his chocolate eyes soft. All we could do was stare at each other, and I realized he was holding me quite close. I peeked over his shoulder and saw Joe, Kevin, and Demi all running towards us. I wasn't going to go through this again. I surprisingly ripped my hand from Nick's and ran inside as they all followed. He grabbed my arm this time and pulled me hard outside again. He dragged me to the limo as Demi, Joe, and Kevin looked at him surprised at what he was doing. Joey burst through the doors of the restaurant and ran to us in fury. He pulled me back to him, and stared at Nick angrily.
"What are you doing, you nutcase?!" Joey yelled at Nick, while he just stayed calm.
"I was taking her home with me," he said sternly. Did I even have a say in this? Apparently not.
"She doesn't even know you!" Joey yelled back.
"Yes she does," Nick said a little more angrily and pulled me back, clutching my waist. I was scared that they were going to cause a huge fight, and so did Joe, Kevin, and Demi.
"Hey! Hey! Calm down you guys!" Joe cut between them and pushed them gently away from each other. Joey gave Nick another glare and grabbed his keys from my hands, and then pulling me away from Nick again.
"Let's go, Jennifer," he said sternly. He pulled me toward his car, but apparently Nick wasn't finished with this tug-o-war, but with me as the rope.
"Please. I need to talk to her," He looked calmer and put his hand around my arm again. It made goose bumps come upon my whole arm hearing him say that. I looked back at Joey, who looked angry, confused, and thoughtful all at the same time. He glanced at the both of us several times and sighed.
"Fine . . . what time will she be back, then?" he asked regretfully. My eyes widened in shock from hearing him say this. I could never imagine him giving up so easily, especially since he loved me . . .... I looked towards Nick, who had a pleasing smile.
"I can't guarantee that she will but if so . . ." He paused for a few seconds. "Maybe around 10:00 PM. She'll tell me where you live, right, Jennifer?" He looked at me calmly, while I just stared at him blankly. I couldn't stay quiet any longer.
"What?! I don't want to go! This . . . this is to much!" I yelled at Nick. He smiled at me sweetly, and my face became confused. He then chuckled as I gave him a deathly stare.
"The same old Jennifer," he chuckled. This made me outraged, but he then hugged me and whispered in my ear, "I've missed you." I couldn't keep my anger from his angel voice. I suddenly managed a smile, but I tried to look angry. He let go and could tell I was trying not to be happy, so he gave me that famous crooked smile of his. I grinned big and calmed down, but this made Joey even angrier, for he pushed Nick away from me hard. I stepped back in terror from what he did, and I gave him a dirty look. He noticed my reaction, and then realized what he did and regret was seen in his eyes. Nick stumbled a little but got back to his feet, and his eyes were widened. Joey looked at all of us in embarrassment and stomped back to his car. Nick got back to my side and pulled me as I gazed at Joey in disbelief. He's never done that with anyone. He's always been a calm person no matter what situation there was. Then I realized that we all were in the car and I was already on the road. Through most of the ride, I stared away from everyone, even though I could feel everyone staring at me. Then Kevin decided to break the silence.
"So . . . how's life been, Jenn?" He asked hesitantly.... I looked at him sadly then looked back out the window.
"Hey, I know your upset about what . . ."
"Joey," I said quietly.
"Yea, Joey. He was just shocked about this whole thing Nick was doing, that's all," He told me soothingly. I looked up at him and smiled weakly and turned back to look at the scenery again. Demi was sitting across from me and got up to sit next to me.
"Hey, buddy, it's ok! Cheer up!" She hugged me and I leaned my head on top of hers for a few seconds.
"Yea, Jennifer. We all have your back," Joe encouraged. I smiled bigger than last time and I felt a little better. I noticed Nick getting up to sit next to Demi so he was closer to me.
"Thanks you guys. I appreciate it a lot," I managed to say thankfully. They all smiled at me warmly, making me chuckle a bit. The next time I knew, Nick replaced Demi's spot and sat close to me.. I began to blush a little as I turned to his heart-warming grin and his cheerful, glassy eyes.
"Hey let's turn the radio on, you guys!" Demi encouraged, and Kevin reached to the radio controls next to him.
"What do you want to listen to, you guys?" Kevin asked.
"How about some CD's you guys made?" I suggested, still locked on Nick.
"I agree," Nick agreed, and he was also locked on me.
"Ok then. Let's choose . . ." Kevin searched through a stack of CD's and then drew one out. "Let's choose this old one; A Little Bit Longer." He popped in the CD and their song BB Good came on. We all rocked to the beat happily and sung along. After several songs, we reached Nick's song, A Little Bit Longer. Everyone became quiet and let Nick sing his song by himself. Then, by an impulse, I joined in with him, and we sang the last of it together. As it ended, I realized we were at Nick's house.
"Well, we're here, you guys. Let's go show Jenny what's been up," Nick suggested happily. We all got out of the limo and as we walked towards the door, Nick grabbed my hand tightly and walked me to the door. My face turned instantly red and I couldn't help but grin. Nick then unlocked the door and we all walked inside his huge house.