Chapter Four
On Saturday, Kelsi was able to go back home from the hospital. Jason, however, had insisted that he drive her home, even though she could have just called a taxi. Jason opened the car door for her, and closed it after she had gotten in. As Jason climbed in, she asked, "So, was your car's damage bad after the accident?" Jason buckled his seatbelt, and Kelsi did the same, "Surprisingly, not that bad. A huge dent... but that's it." Kelsi smiled, "Wow, I would have expected worse." Jason smiled, "So would I." Jason turned on the radio as he drove home, and Kelsi suddenly said, "Oh, I love this song!" She turned up the volume and sang along to the song:
Have you ever seen the sky So beautiful, colorful, wide and wonderful Have you ever felt the sunshine So brilliantly raining down over you and me
Have you ever wanted more (Wanted more)
You've got to keep your mind wide open All the possiblilities You've got to live with your eyes open Believe in what you see
Think of all the days you've wasted Worrying, wondering, hopelessly hoping Think of all the time ahead Don't hesitate, compinplate No, it's not too late
Have you ever wanted more Don't you that's so much more
You've got to keep your mind wide open All the possiblilities You've got to live with your eyes open Believe in what you see
Tomorrow's horizons are full of surprises Don't let them take your dreams away
You've got to keep your mind wide open All the possiblilities You've got to live with your eyes open Believe in what you see
You've got to keep your mind wide open All the possiblilities You've got to live with your eyes open Believe in what you see
(You've got to keep your mind wide open) Believe in what you see (You've got to keep your mind wide open) Believe in what you see
By the time Kelsi was done singing, they were already to Kelsi's house. "OK, let's go," Jason smiled. He hurried out of the car, and went to open Kelsi's. "You've gotta stop doing that, I'm not some royal princess or something," Kelsi said, referring to how Jason always opens the car door for her. "Yes, but you look like one," Jason smiled. Kelsi blushed and giggled, as Jason led her to the front door of her house. "You have a key?" Jason asked. "Yeah, hold on," Kelsi replied, putting her un-harmed hand into her pocket, and then produced a silver key.
She slid the key into the lock and opened the door. "Surprise!" a chorus of voices exclaimed. "Whoa!" Kelsi said, startled. She jumped back, almost running into Jason. There in front of her, stood the entire gang with a large banner pinned to the wall, reading: WELCOME HOME KELSI! "Thanks, guys," Kelsi said. She smiled and hugged each one of them. Then she asked, "Why'd you throw a party for me?" Gabi smiled, "Cause you're back home, of course!" Kelsi said again, "Thanks, guys, really." Kelsi smiled and took in the decorations that were placed around her house. A few lavendar and white balloons were tied to the legs of the tables, and the banner itself. She smiled to herself, and then Taylor asked, "Are we just gonna stand here or what?" Soon, everyone was laughing and talking, snacking on chips and popcorn, and drinking soda.
After a while, they were in Kelsi's living room, watching Spider-Man 2, with Jason and Kelsi sitting together on the couch, and the gang lying on the floor or in other places, watching also. Jason put his arm around Kelsi and snuggled her closer to him. She happily sighed and smiled. They both looked at each other and smiled. They didn't realize it, but they kept leaning closer and closer to each other. Their lips were wrapped into a warm, sweet kiss. It felt like the two of them were on a spinning cloud. "Guys?" The two opened their eyes and saw all their friends staring, wide-eyed at them. "Two lovebirds in Aisle 5," Zeke said. Everyone started laughing and Jason and Kelsi felt their faces growing warm. "Don't worry if you forget about this," Chad said. "I'll just remind you guys for a long time."
The End
(A/N: Did you like it? Sarah, my friend who co-wrote this with me, wrote most of the last paragraph. It was also her idea to use the song that we did, which was "You've Got to Keep Your Mind Wide Open" from Bridge to Terabithia. Please review! Oh, and I give lots of thanks to the people who reviewed this story.)
