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By the end of the day we were informed that gym was cancelled until they could find a replacement a replacement for gym which meant that my class got an extra study hall period at the end of the day. For that I was extremely grateful, especially because the teacher couldn't hear and definitely wouldn't bother to take attendance. Usually whenever they had to find a replacement, it would take a week to find and "train" them.
A whole week for doing whatever, Jude marveled.
Yep, a whole week for doing whatever homework you have, Marty adds, emphasizing homework.
A whole week for flirting with that hottie over there, Jude nudges.
A whole week for getting caught up on that English project, Marty says.
A whole week, Jude begins.
"Will you shut up!" I hissed aloud. "I get it a week."
A whole week, they correct in unison.
"Of possibilities." I finish wondering to myself what the next week would bring.
A haiku by Jade West:
Oh lovely coffee.
I love you with a passion.
Marry me coffee.
What? It's not that bad. The English teacher already assigned a homework assignment and it was all I could come up with. Plus, Cat and I are going to some nightclub with Beck, Andre, and Robbie minus Rex since the rest of my family is gone for the night. I'm rushing to get ready, and of course I can't find an outfit to wear. Tonight I'm going for the 'I'm so hot I slept with your girlfriend' and 'you can't have me' look. As I rummage through my closet, I hear the doorbell ring.
Crap.
I scramble to the front hallway half naked, opening the door to a stunning Cat. She was wearing a frame fitting black halter dress that showed every curve on her body. The stilettos she was wearing accentuated her toned calves and powerful, but sexy legs. She had a simple, tidy bun to the side to show off her hanging diamond earrings. In short she looked hot.
"Whoa, Cat. You look…whoa," was all I could muster.
"Jade your naked." she giggled.
"I know," I groaned. "Please help me," I implored.
"Don't worry. You know I'm a miracle worker,"
As I bolted up the stairs, I called over my shoulder, "So, who are you trying to make jealous tonight?"
"No one in particular."
"Suuuure," I dragged out, making my disbelief know, but letting it go.
After about fifteen minutes, we decided on a navy blue v-neck dress that dipped down fairly low, even though I would have preferred something black. The dress had a slit up to my midthigh and showed just enough skin to be considered risqué. I paired the outfit with a cream-colored purse and chunky necklace. "OMG JADE! The dress really brings out the color in your eyes. All the boys will be begging to be your slave by the end of tonight," she said with a chuckle." I gave a half-hearted chuckle, and she noticed.
"Not exactly the response I was expecting… is something wrong?" she said with concern. "Jade, if there's anything bothering you, if there's anything you want to tell me"
Cat has been my best friend since before I can remember and I love her to death, but ever since I've realized that I'm gay, I've been avoiding telling her. I don't think I'd be able to take her shunning me, but it also hurts that she doesn't know the real me.
Man up West! I think fiercely. It's now or never!
"Uhm…Cat I have something important to tell you," I began.
Cat just looked at me, signaling for me to go on.
"And before I tell you," I continued, "I have to know that whatever I tell you won't affect our relationship."
She nods. "As long as you didn't eat all my bibble," she adds, trying to lighten the mood.
I couldn't help the smile that formed on my lips. "Okay…well… Ijustwantedtoletyouknowthati 'mgay," I said in one breath.
"Finally! I've been waiting for you to tell me for years." Cat said bouncing up and down.
"You knew?"
"Of course, it's been pretty obvious since eighth grade."
"Oh," was all I could say.
"Does anybody else know?"
"Just Beck and he only found out by accident. He's not telling anyone anytime soon though. Trust me on that I have stuff on him that would get into so much trouble, and he knows it, so he just keeps his mouth shut."
Cat smiles and so do I.
"Are you ready to hit the club?"
"Sure am."
We had an easy time getting in. The idiot bouncer didn't even bother checking our Ids, not that we expected him to, anyway. When we stepped into the club, the music was blaring so loudly it seemed to penetrate the very soul. This instantly put me in the mood for dancing, but I knew we should find Beck, Andre and Robbie before we started to party. Robbie was sitting at the bar talking to the bartender and Beck and Andre were no doubt off somewhere flirting with some girls. The club had just the right atmosphere to get lost in the moment and that's just what I did. Tonight, I'm going to dance away the pressure, the judgment, life. At this moment, nothing else matters except for the mingling bodies on the dance floor.
Cat sees me and we start dancing together in the way that tells guys 'we're dancing our hearts out and don't want to be interrupted.' We aren't dancing particularly close, but everyone stops and stares like we're having sex on the dance floor. Probably because two hot girls dancing always draws a crowd. Anyone else probably would have felt uncomfortable with all eyes on them, but it didn't bother me. I wasn't paying any attention. What happened next, though, did bother me; for a few reasons, actually. I saw her. Before this, I wouldn't have been able to tell Beck apart from Andre in this crowded club. She wasn't even looking at Cat and I, which was weird considering everyone besides her was, this girl literally caused my heart to skip a beat.
These three things bothered me to a point that I decided to go talk to her. I made my way over to her table, but by the time I got over there, she was gone. I quickly scanned the room for her.
I turned, and saw Robbie alone in a corner, sipping out of a cup. He looked like he had been standing there for a while. "Hey, Robbie!" I said, waving him over. "Did you see the brunette that was sitting in the booth over there?"
"Can't say I have Jade. What did she look like? I'll be on the lookout if you want."
"That's just the thing," I sighed. "I never saw her face."
I went home somewhat dejected that night knowing that I would never see her again, and the feeling lasted all weekend. On Monday, Cat was waiting for me in the quad. I knew she had something important to tell me because she had left three messages for me last night. Before I could even greet her, she began to speak. "We don't get to miss gym!" she exclaimed, clearly peeved at the inconvenience.
"What? Why?"
"I guess they found a replacement. Can you believe this?"
"This is just great," I sigh sarcastically.
"I do have some good news though," I said.
She looked waiting for me to continue
"I got that nerd kid to switch my study hall so now we're in the same class."
"What did you tell him?"
"I didn't say anything I let my scissors do the talking and I think they delivered the message quite well." I said with a wink. "Add that with a dash of blackmail and BAM! There you have it," I said, waving the paper in her face.
"That's great," she says laughing. "I just wish I knew who the new gym teacher is. And now I'm absolutely positive that it can get worse than Smith or Fuller."
"I don't know; let's just hope that third time's a charm." "Hopefully it's a guy. I have big money riding on this thing."
"I can't believe you bet on this," she says, shaking her head.
"After Smith passed out, the pot nearly tripled in size," I explained. "I'll see you later today though, okay?"
Today was actually decent. I had an edible lunch, I didn't get any homework, and I found ten bucks on the ground.
Let's just keep this ball rolling.
Not a second after, I walked smack dab into a pole.
Twice in one week? What's going on with you, West?
I shook myself off and headed into the gym after I regained my balance. Everyone was huddled around in a circle murmuring just out of hearing range.
Apparently, everyone found out about the new teacher that was supposedly coming today so they were anxious about whom the school actually decided to hire. The tardy bell rang but there was no teacher in the vicinity. Five minutes later and still no teacher. After ten minutes there was no teacher to speak of and the class was starting to get anxious. Finally, fourteen minutes and thirty-seven seconds later (Andre informed us), the door to the gym opened. I think everyone stopped breathing at that moment from apprehension.
What happened after that changed my life forever.
A woman walked through the door carrying a huge load of gym equipment through the door. The pile was stacked so high it covered her face. Even though she was under such a heavy load, she seemed to move gracefully. She was about 5'5 and had a slender, lean figure. She was undoubtedly an athlete. The calves on her legs were toned like a runner's, and her tan biceps were excellently defined. The woman managed to open the equipment room door and disappeared for less than a minute. When she reappeared, she walked backwards to make sure that the door closed behind her, and by the time it did, she was almost directly in front of us.
"Hi," she breathed out. "I'm Ms. Vega, your new gym teacher."
This Vega woman had a voice of an angel. Her whole presence let off an air of confidence, yet humbleness. Her demeanor was that of a sincere and kind person. She was radiant. Basically, she had to be the closest this world has come to perfect. My mouth must have been hanging wide open, and I'm pretty sure I'm drooling.
Oh my, Jude began.
Dayuuum! Marty exclaimed.
"Uhm…" she said, clearly feeling somewhat uncomfortable in a room full of horny, hormone pumped teenaged boys and envious girls. "Sorry I was late. I'm new at this whole teaching thing, but I was hoping that before we got to any real gym stuff, we could get to know each other a little bit better. Hopefully, this will give us a good start to the whole gym year. I was thinking that we would start off with group exercises and then I would meet with each of you personally for a few minutes."
My ears perked up at the last part. I would definitely love to have some alone time with this goddess.
"From what I hear, you guys were supposed to have a week out of gym so it must be a bummer to actually have to come. Maybe these 'fun days' will make up for it," she said with a smile.
When she smiled, I couldn't help but do the same. After I notice what I'm doing, my ears quickly get hot and I look down, embarrassed. The dress bell rings and some people start to get up and leave, even though she isn't done talking.
"Oh shoot! I was hoping we would have some time today to get started, but just come prepared tomorrow," she shouts loudly enough for the people farther away to hear. I build up enough confidence and go over to introduce myself.
"Ahh… uhm. I- My…" I scramble to come up with a comprehensible sentence, but it isn't working.
She looks at me expectantly.
"I gotta go," I mumble, turning to run away as quickly as possible.
It's the apocalypse! Marty cries. Jade West has a crush!
Jade West has a crush! Smooth talkin, game playing, player playing West has a crush!
"Shut up, Marty."
Apparently, Cat saw the whole thing because she comes up to me in the locker room and asks, "Whoa, what was that back there?" Then more quietly, "You like her." more as a statement than a question.
"Pssh. Yeah right. Her? Naw," I say, trying to sound convincing.
"My god! You do, don't you?"
I turn around ignoring her and put on my shirt so she doesn't see the real answer.
Then seriously she says, "Don't get yourself worked up over this. She might be young, but she's still a teacher. She might not even be gay!"
"I don't know what you're talking about," I say emotionlessly, grabbing my bag and walking out.
All yesterday and today I have yet to talk to Cat, probably because I'm avoiding her.
I don't have a crush. I so don't have a crush. I won't have a crush…I can't have a crush! Even though I don't exactly like being called a player, per se, I do have a reputation to uphold.
For the entire day I can't help but feel apprehension for gym. Today I might have a 'private meeting' with her, which makes me excited. I stroll through the gym doors, carefully avoiding any malicious poles. The bell must have already rang because she's in the middle of talking to the class, so I silently slip in.
"…A few everyday, alphabetically, until we're done. Then afterwards we'll start some other stuff."
What alphabetically? Oh man, I'm so lost. I reach over to Beck to ask him, but he's ignoring me. Too engrossed into Ms. Vega.
"And also, don't forget that if you haven't already, you need to purchase a uniform. Sadly, I'll have to start taking points off your grade if you don't." A few groan.
"Hey, they aren't my rules, they're the school's. Heck, if it was up to me we would take gym naked."
Beck and few others start to clap and cheer furiously.
A few dirty ideas run through my mind, too, at the thought of gym with her naked.
Ms. Vega gives them an admonitory glance and tells them "Enough."
"I can't get enough, sweet thang!" one jerk comments.
Her face turns red from anger, but she keeps her cool and ignores them.
"Let's get started then, shall we?"
Hope you all enjoyed! The story will start to pick up soon with tons more of Jori interaction. Just bear with me
