Just My Friend, Nothing More

"Hey, Jesse! You got a sec?"

"Yeah, sure. What do you need, Jay?"

"Do you like peppermint or just plain mint?"

"Hmmm. I think I prefer peppermint. But wait, Jaden! I'm allergic to chocolate!"

"Hehehe. Oh, don't worry, Jesse! I just need your opinion because I know you; we're like best pals! I'm buying it for Syrus. It's Christmas, Jesse! Wake up, dude!"

"Chill. You're really interested in Christmas, aren't you?"

"Well, duh."

"You didn't have to get uppity about it!"

"Sorry, Jess. It's just that it's Christmas and I love getting presents!"

"You're a pal of mine, right? Can I tell you something?"

"Yeah, sure! Why not?!"

"Do you have to yell at me?"

"Yes, I do!"

"Are you trying to make me mad on purpose? If you are, you are so dead!"

"Who are you calling dead, loser?!"

"Bring it on, chicken legs!"

"At least I don't lay eggs!"

"You're on, punk!"

"Who are you calling a punk?!"

"You!"

"Sorry, Jay. I just get carried away sometimes."

"That's okay. I shouldn't have made such a big deal about Christmas anyway."

"You want to get some ice cream? My treat!"

Yeah! You do owe me, after all!"

"What?! I never did anything!"

"But, I'm hungry! Can you get me a chicken sandwich with lots of cheese?"

"Add some lettuce, while you're deciding. It's healthier. Okay, slight or tender?"

"Oh, it don't matter. I just hungry so get it me already!"

"Okay, okay! No need to get all snappy. You sound like a pregnant 40-year-old woman who's just had her morning sickness!"

"You're like the shaggiest corn-on-a-cob from the bad side of Texas! I don't act like a snuck up person, at least!"

"What did I ever do to you?!"

"I don't know, but I'm still mad at you!"


"Hahahahaha! That was funny!"

"Yeah, it sure was! We should try that again sometime!"

"Hehehehe! Acting out scenes for the school play was fun. Although, I wonder why Atticus chose us to act out this particular scene for two friends arguing over a pointless Christmas thing."

"Good question, Jess. I kind of wonder about that too. Here, look at the next scene we're supposed to act out."

"WHAT THE HECK?! That's a kissing scene!"


And so, the day ended with Atticus being beaten to a pulp by an angry Jesse. It's not like he was going to kiss his best friend in front of the whole school, right? He didn't even like him that way. Right?