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Chapter IV: Too Much of Jake

Normal Pov (Rose Side).

Rose and Janice had taken a stroll around town, catching up for lost time. It was getting dark but they both were enjoying ice cream, glad they were able to hang out today.

"Do you remember those three skateboarders…?" Janice asked.

"Um," Rose raised her eyebrow," Elaborate?'"

"You know Jake, Spud, and Trix, the three who were always at the skate park fooling around," Janice explained.

"I guess," Rose shrugged; she barely paid attention to them, but they did shake things up at times.

"Well Trix and Spud became our class Presidents while Jake ran against Nigel Thrall.' Janice went on," If you ask me I think Nigel should have won. He is so cute and that British accent-Oh my gosh. "Rose laughed at her friend's dazed expression. At times Janice reminded her of Krystal.

"Like being cute has anything to do with politics." Rose joked," So Nigel Thrall, fill me in here."Krystal told Rose that Stacey told her that he had asked Stacey out to the End of the Year Dance, but they didn't end up going together for unknown reasons.

"Oh right," Janice caught herself," well right after you left, Nigel showed up. He's from England, obviously. Anyways, he sure made an impression on his first day of school." Janice said.

"How so," Rose was curious.

"Well like I said he ran for class President for one but before that he totally won this beat boxing thing against Jake," Janice said," and Nigel beat him at his own game."

"Jake," Rose thought, she'd been hearing that name too often. "What do you mean his own game?"

"Well I don't know what really happen but that's what Danica told me." Janice admitted.

"Danica as in the captain of the swim team," Rose asked and Janice nodded. Rose knew about Danica. She transferred over from the rivaling school in the 7th grade and even became the swim team captain. Rose was impressed by her and she remembered that Janice mentioned her in emails.

"Yeah and get this, Danica and Jake are dating." Again with this Jake kid.

"Is that a bad thing?" Rose asked; she didn't get why Janice was so uptight about it or even cared.

"Well no but honestly Danica and Jake, I don't get it. I mean Danica got asked out by both Brad and Nigel, and she she ends up with Jake. They walked together during graduation even after Jake apparently 'broke' her heart." Janice put emphasis on the word broke.

Rose rolled her eyes," How'd He break her heart?"

"I don't really know but Trix and Spud threw a weird auction to raise money and Danica bid on him and one thing led to another and I don't even know." Janice sighed.

"Guess I missed a lot," Rose laughed.

"You sure did," Janice said and turned to Rose with a smile. "Enough about the weirdoes here, tell me what happened in Hong Kong?"

Rose shrugged," Nothing much."

Janice pouted," Poor Rose as boring as ever,"

"Hey," Rose playfully yelled.

"Come on let's get some food before we have to go home." Rose agreed and the two of them went to the closest food joint.

0o0o0

Normal Pov (Jake Side).

Grandpa had gone into the backroom of the shop. That's when Jake knew that his grandpa was freaking out, and it made him worried.

"Fu there is definitely something wrong in Manhattan." Jake said.

"No kidding," Fu barked," I'm gonna help out gramps, you should get some rest. No telling what we're gonna have to do tomorrow."

"Aww man," Jake let out," And just when I was getting used to taking a break."

"Sorry kid," Fu gave him an understanding look right before going to the back of the shop.

Jake shook his head but put on his helmet, got out of the store, and jumped onto his skateboard and headed home.

"If Fu is right, I'm in for a long day tomorrow." Jake thought.

0o0o0

Rose Pov.

I heard the alarm ring and got up immediately. Stretching out my arms, I looked at the clock.

"Seven-thirty, "I mumbled. Honestly, I couldn't even remember setting an alarm clock, let alone putting it at seven thirty.

"Rise and shine," Krystal's voice filled my ear.

"Did you set the alarm?" Pulling off my covers I glared at Krystal.

"Guilty, now get ready, we are going to have a Twin Day." She announced.

"Twin Day, no thanks," Krystal woke me up just for a day together. I'm kind of annoyed. I pushed pasted her to the bathroom but then I heard her yelling.

"Come on please, mom is at her old job and dad's at work!" Krystal begged through the door.

I kept brushing my teeth and getting ready for the day, after all if I wake up in the morning I can't ever get back to sleep.

"Go with Stacy," I called out to Krystal after washing out my mouth.

"She has a date with Brad,"

"What about Tracey or Lacey, go hang out with them,"

"I love those girls but can't I spend time with my little sister?" Krystal said.

I shook my head and brushed my hair," Tell me why you made me wake up at seven in the morning."

"I thought we could get an early work out day." Opening the door, I glared at Krystal again and she backed up.

"I don't like these glares," She stated.

"I don't like being up," I retorted.

"Come on, I have some gossip." Krystal tried to bribe me now.

"Gossip," I faked my excitement," I would so love to hear it." I said sarcastically.

"Please," Krystal kept begging.

After what seemed like an eternity I agreed," Fine but only if we go to Central Park."

"Deal," Krystal squealed and we both got ready.

000

"So do you remember the cruise at the beginning of 8th grade?" Krystal asked.

"How could I forget? Stacey kept talking about going with Kyle Wilkins," I grumbled.

"And Brad was hitting on you," Krystal nudged me in the ribs.

"Ewe," We were taking a stroll in Central Park, which made me realize how much I missed this place. "Why do you always bring him up?"I didn't want to think about Brad at Central Park.

"Because admit it or not, you and Brad always end up together." Krystal said.

"Don't mention that to Stacey," I said bluntly.

"She knows," Krystal said gazing at the sky. "That's why she fells threatened. So why do you think he only goes for you?"

"Um cause Stacey and him keep breaking up and I'm his rebound." Why is Krystal asking me that? I glanced at my twin and she looked at me with a smile.

"You know it wasn't like that at first. He asked you out to the 7th grade dance and you were his first choice." Krystal reminded.

"Oh and how well that went. He ended up dancing with that girl, Jasmine." Rose sighed.

"If he didn't do that, would you have liked him?" I raised my eyebrow at her question.

"No, I don't know why but I think I liked someone else then…" I trailed off. Krystal stopped walking and looked at me.

"You never told me you liked someone back in the 7th grade." Krystal looked shocked but I felt even more shocked.

"I didn't think I did."

"You're getting me confused here. First you say you liked someone back then and now you're saying you didn't." Krystal let out a huge sigh. "Make up your mind."

I shook my head," Forget it, kay?"

"Rose," Krystal said. Even though Krystal was saying my name, I zoned out as I remembered something from my last day at Fillmore Middle School.

I was walking with my books in my hand when someone on a skateboard bumped into me. I fell down but he apologized," Sorry I-"He stopped as I picked up my books." Hey there," he's tone had changed.

I stopped," Hey yourself," He smiled and picked up my last book and put it into my arms. "You look really familiar," I tried to get a better look at him, "Do I know you from somewhere?" He looked surprised but pulled back.

"No sorry," He got all serious as he put on his helmet and grabbed his skateboard. We both stood up as the school bus pulled out behind us.

"Well I better get going," I waved as I spotted my parents," My parents are here." He looked at my parents when they were hugging each other and waving back at me. Somehow I felt REALLY happy to see them.

As I started to walk across the crosswalk, the boy said something." I guess I'll see you around."

"Actually you won't," I said a little disappointed. "My dad got a job overseas. So we're leaving for Hong Kong first thing tomorrow." I hugged my books and went towards my parents but I turned to the boy," Well it was nice talking to you." And with that I went up to my parents and gave them a hug. Then we got into the car and left.

"Hello Rose!" Now Krystal waved her hand in front of my face.

I snapped back to reality" Sorry."

"What is going on with you lately?" Krystal looked concerned as her hand rested on her hip.

"I'm going home." I didn't know why but I didn't feel like being here anymore. I rushed past Krystal and raced back home.

0o0o0

Normal Pov (Nigel side).

Nigel was rushing to get to the Wizard Base, where he was told to meet Master Ruskin.

Nigel guessed it was something to do with the stolen equipment from the Hunts Lair. He knew the faster they got that problem solved, the sooner he'd get his wizard license.

When he arrived at the base, he looked around to make sure no one was around and zapped in.

"You're here," Master Ruskin greeted.

"Good morning master," Nigel bowed.

"Well we have something serious to talk about." Master Ruskin said and walked further into the base while Nigel followed after him. "Because of the events from last night we've called some reinforcements."

"Reinforcements," Nigel was confused until he heard voices. They arrived at a room with two female figures talking to one another.

One of them was a girl his age. She had russet skin, grey eyes, and shiny blackish blue hair. She was wearing a sky blue and white witches uniform that consisted of a dress, leggings, boots, and a robe-like cape.

The other witch was much older but younger then Master Ruskin's. She wore a dark red and black witches uniform but hers was more robe then dress. She had medium purplish hair, light skin, and brown eyes.

"Nigel, meet our reinforcements." Master Ruskin announced.

Nigel was completely thrown off. For one reason is he didn't expect that they needed reinforcements just because of some stolen equipment. Another was the young witch who stood in front of him was someone he knew.

"Serenity," He said confused.

Serenity looked at him with her stormy grey eyes," Nigel nice to see you again." She smiled.

AN- After forever, I finally updated. I really don't like this chapter but tell me what you think (: Oh yes, Serenity is an Original Character of mine, and she's going to be a regular like Rose, Krystal, Jake, Danica, and Nigel, and speaking of Danica, where is she? She'll be coming soon and more interaction between the characters will happen, sorry it's going slow BUT thanks for the reviews (:

Yay it's summer vacation, We are all happy! At least I am (: