Yes, I know I haven't updated this in a really long while. I'm sorry. I've been getting extremely lazy. Don't know why but I am. But whatever, I'm here now to continue on with this. BEGIN!!
The next morning, Jesse sat at the table and waited for his mother to stop gulping her coffee so he could ask something.
Mrs. Anderson finally placed the cup onto the table. "Is there a reason you're staring at me, Jess?" she asked.
"I wanted to ask you something," he said.
"Obviously."
"Well, Jaden and I wanna go see the movie again. Just the two of us."
"Ok, that's fine."
"That's it?" Jesse asked.
She nodded.
He shrugged wondering why it would've taken longer.
The only sound was the scraping of forks and spoons against plates.
"Am I the only one who feels this is awkward?" Jesse asked.
"No," Jaden said. "It's awkward."
"What should we talk about?" their mother asked trying to make it less awkward.
"Jim Cook's autograph on this piece of paper?" Jesse guessed lifting it slightly in the air so they could see it.
"I'm out," Jaden said as he stepped away from the table.
"You're missing out!" the bluenette called.
"Sure I am," Jaden said back.
Mrs. Anderson laughed at their bickers. "Guess it's just you and me."
Jesse looked toward the stairs. "Coming!"
"Nobody called you."
"Yes, Jaden did. Do you need a hearing aid?" He didn't wait for an answer. He just ran up the stairs.
.
When the sky started to mix with orange and pink, Jesse and Jaden were heading out the door to use their tickets for Australians Gone Wild.
"Come back right after the movie ends. I don't need any yahoos tracking you down," Mrs. Anderson laughed.
The two rolled their eyes. "Yes, mom," they said in unison. Then they left the house and got into Jesse's Mercedes.
"I wish I would've gotten you a better gift," Jaden whined.
"Relax, Jay. The gift was great. It'll be even better the second time. Wanna know why?"
"Why?"
"Because Mom won't be here shoving sugarless juice down our throats like last time."
The brunette laughed.
When they got to the movie theater, Jesse and Jaden walked into the right room and found some good seats near the front.
"Oh, Jess, I forgot my money to buy snacks. Do you have any money?"
"Yeah, but my wallet's in the car. I'll be right back." He was half way up the aisle when he said, "Let me know if you see any good previews."
"Gotcha."
Jesse jogged out of the building feeling too lazy to actually run. But he started thinking about the previews he was missing which made him go faster.
He was really building up speed when he knocked into someone. "Oh! I'm so sorry, are you ok?"
"Yes, I'm fine, mate."
"Good. I didn't mean--" Jesse stopped talking when he got a good look at this guy's face. He had to cover his mouth to keep from screaming. "Oh my gosh," he whispered. "You're Jim Cook."
Jim was wearing a leather jacket with the collar sticking up, trying to hide his face. He also wore dark glasses. "Ssh, you can't tell anyone. I'm just trying to have some fun like a regular kid. But with all these paparazzi here, it's really hard."
Jesse started giggling insanely. He covered his mouth again.
Jim smiled. "That's cute. Hey, you're that boy I gave the autograph to. The last one."
The bluenette blushed. "You remembered?"
"How could I not?"
Jesse smiled. Then he said, "Hey, um, I'm just gonna run and get my wallet out of my car. If you wanna stay with me and my little brother, that would be fine. We'd keep you out of the spotlight."
"No, that's too much to ask for."
"Nobody was asking."
"I really can't. I mean, it's nice of you but--"
"I'm really willing to help. I'm sure my mom wouldn't mind."
Jim sighed. "Ok, I'm desperate. Are you sure I won't be a bother?"
"Yeah, you'll be fine. C'mon, live a little. Just one night."
"Alright, let's go."
Jesse nodded and then continued walking to his car.
When they were back in the theater, Jesse led Jim to where his seat was.
"You're so lucky. The movie just started," Jaden warned. "What took you so long?"
Jesse didn't answer.
"Who's the dude?"
"I'll tell you later."
Jaden rolled his eyes.
After the movie, Jesse got back into his car and started the engine.
"You said you'll tell me later. It's later," Jaden informed.
Jesse looked in the back seat for permission.
Jim nodded.
"Jay, don't freak out when I tell you this."
"You're a hobo?!" Jaden screamed looking in the back.
"Jaden!" Jesse scolded. "No, he's not a hobo. He's…Jim Cook."
The boy's jaw dropped as he looked back at the Australian.
Jim took off his glasses and lowered his collar.
"Whoa. Jess, what are you gonna say to Mom?"
"I'm gonna lie."
"What if she finds out?"
"She's not gonna find out. He's just gonna stay for one night."
"Where's he gonna sleep?"
Jesse hadn't thought about that. "I guess he can stay in my room and I'll take the couch."
"No, I'll--"
Jesse looked back and said, "That's final."
Jim shook his head and chuckled.
They drove home.
"Hey Mom," Jesse said.
"Hi honey. Who's this?"
"Um, this is my friend, Jim. His car broke down and I told him he could stay here tonight and then we'd drive him home in the morning. Is that ok?"
"Yeah, that's fine."
"Thanks." He hurried him up the stairs and into his room.
Jaden followed. "What are we gonna do?"
"We've gotta make him look different so Mom doesn't get suspicious."
Jim started taking off his gloves and jacket. "Can I use your shower?"
Jesse stifled his laughter. "That was off topic, but sure."
"No, you see, I'm still wearing makeup from what my manger makes me wear. I look darker then I actually am."
Jesse pointed to the bathroom.
Jim thanked him and started the shower.
"My problem's solved."
Jaden laughed. "You just got lucky."
"Sure I did."
After a couple of minutes, Jim stepped out of the bathroom, with a nice tan.
Jesse jumped and then relaxed. "I almost forgot you were Jim Cook," Jesse laughed.
"Yep. This is me."
"You look great."
Jaden laughed.
"What?" Jesse asked.
"Oh, nothing. Nothing at all."
Jim and Jesse shrugged.
"I'll see you in the morning," the bluenette said as he went downstairs.
The next morning, Mrs. Anderson had to leave early for work. So it was just Jesse, Jim and Jaden left in the house.
Of course, Jaden was still sleeping. So Jesse left a note for him telling him where he'd be if he woke up.
"Thanks again for letting me stay," Jim said again when they were in front of his huge mansion.
"No problem," Jesse said still staring at the big place. When he did look away, he couldn't stop staring into Jim's eyes.
"I hope to see you again some time."
Jesse nodded as Jim stepped out of the car. He watched to make sure he got in safely. Then he started driving back home.
Woot! He spent the night! Too bad Jesse slept on the couch. Heheheehe I'm soooooooo evil. Review pleeeeeaaaaaase!