Envious
Chapter 1
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Author's Note: Real life is so busy, busy, busy! X_X
Anyway, Never Too Late is still ongoing, no worries. But I decided to take a break and write this very short story centered around Jeanette.
This is greatly inspired by a one-shot manga I came across. I'm not all that into manga, but there are some that are very well written and drawn, and this was one of them. But, for the life of me, I can't remember the name! I'll re-edit this chapter once I do. XD
Also, this is based on their cartoon versions. It wouldn't really have the same effect with the CGI models.
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Alvin took Brittany's hand and led her to a bench nearby. Brittany looked up at him curiously, wondering what he had up his sleeve this time. Even after dating exclusively for three years, the pair hadn't changed at all. He was still mischievous, rebellious and outgoing. She remained headstrong, unbreakable and sassy. It baffled her how these seemingly conflicting similarities molded them into the faithful couple they were today.
It was all wrong, totally wrong. Downright sickening, to be accurate.
Why? For the simple fact that she belonged with him, not her sister.
Her blood boiled in rage and disgust. Inside, a dangerous furnace of emotions was threatening to spill forth at any given moment. Yet, her calm exterior masked her true intentions. It was something she had learned to perfect over time. Some could say she had it down to a science.
Why can't I just make my move? Jeanette questioned, narrowing her eyes as Brittany playfully flipped away Alvin's red cap. Alvin simply laughed and placed the cap on Brittany's head instead. Her heart beat harder, faster. He never let anyone touch his cap. Nobody. Since when...?
"Jeanette, what are you doing?"
Startled, Jeanette quickly tore her eyes away from the couple and smiled at her little sister, Eleanor Miller. Eleanor, over the years, had grown into a spunky, curvy, popular young woman. Her personality had stayed virtually the same: motherly, tough, athletic and unusually clever at times. Of course, Jeanette had told no one of her true feelings. But who could say no one had figured it out for themselves?
"I said, what are you doing just standing in the shadows like this? It's kind of creepy, Jean," Eleanor said with a small chuckle. It was clear that she was concerned, but she didn't seem to think much of it. "I thought you said you wanted to come to the movies with me, Teddy and Simon. We've been waiting for you for the past five minutes!"
"Oh, sorry Ellie," Jeanette said timidly, twisting a bit of her long, brown hair around her index finger. It was a habit she had developed since she was eight. "I'm coming. I didn't mean to keep you all waiting."
"No problem," Eleanor said cheerfully. "Let's go!"
Reluctantly, Jeanette followed the blonde away from Alvin and Brittany. As much as she tried, she couldn't help casting one last glance at her older sister. Her happiness, her confidence, everything about her, she absolutely hated. What made her so great? She got everything in life. The fact that she was her kin meant nothing to her anymore.
For once, Jeanette wanted to see Brittany crash and burn. Jeanette wanted to have everything she had: the attractive looks, the popularity, the glamor, and especially the boy. But there was no way Jeanette could even begin to act on any of that. Brittany would fight her to the end. Stubborn was her middle name.
Sighing, Jeanette resigned herself to a night of "fun" with her sister, Theodore and Simon. The group sat down to watch the Avengers, the latest movie hit. The fact that Theodore and Eleanor were so sickeningly in love made Jeanette want to puke up her popcorn. And Simon kept making awkward, small hints at her. This only served to annoy her further. When would he get the hint?
He couldn't give her what she wanted, no, needed. What she wanted was far out of his league.
Leaning back into her seat, Jeanette closed her eyes and wished with all of her might. Superstitious, she was not. But she was desperate for a change. Anything but this stupid niche she had somehow gotten herself into.
I wish I could have her life.
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Author's Note: Next chapter up soon!