Hey everyone! just added a new part :D
Here's part 4 of the WyattXJude love story!
DISCLAIMER: I own nothing but the plot. The characters, setting, and other elements belong to the creators of 6teen.
Part 4
Jude's POV
The day was going aweeeessooommmeee! Wyatt was being such a cool guy; taking me on a shopping spree for my birthday...it was really nice of him. He was so adorable while he was shopping with me. Every time we went into a store, he would pull out random merch like hats, t-shirts and gear he'd think I might like and, with a smile, put it in my face with a "how about this one?". He always chose the most expensive stuff and me being pretty simple guy, it was wayyy too much. We did this all day and when 6 o'clock rolled around, Wyatt and I, completely swamped with shopping bags, left the now-crowded mall.
"Thanks for taking me shopping, Wyatt." I said, smiling at him.
"It was my pleasure!" he replied, his pearly whites gleaming from the setting sun.
"I really had a good time tonight. You made my birthday really special—"
"—You make it sound as if it's over." He let out a chuckle.
"Huh?"
"Yeah, I wanted to take you to dinner, too."
"Really?"
"Yeah, where do you wanna eat?"
Wyatt's POV
The skater paused for a moment and then gave me an answer.
"Surprise me!"
I smiled. This guy was so indecisive but I loved it. I grabbed his wrist again and escorted him down the strip of bustling shops. Occasionally I would look around at the possible eateries that Jude and I could eat at. As much as I wanted to spend 100 dollars on three course meal for me and him, I just couldn't bring myself to put him under such exquisite pressure. He is a man of leisure, not elite status, so I must treat him like that without making him feel less than special.
Suddenly, I spotted it—the perfect restaurant for me and him (well for HIM more than anything). The place, titled Tank's in big, bold, graffiti-esque letters, looked like a skater's haven for grub. Though this place wasn't the "fine-dining" I had hoped for, I just had a feeling it would be perfect for the birthday boy.
"Jude! Jude, get over here!" I called, as the blonde was purchasing a gumball from the mini-vendors just yards away.
"Coming!" he called back in a sweet, sing-song tone.
When he got over to me, he lightly tapped my shoulder. I nodded.
"Let's eat here!" I suggested, pointing at Tank's.
"Dude, really?!" he jumped up and down.
"Have you been here before?"
"No, but I've always wanted to go!"
"Oh, cool! Then it's settled."
"Okay, bro!"
The beckoned him to follow me to the joint. As I walked in, the place was nearly packed. Dozens upon dozens of teens and young adults occupied the booths, bar, and tables abroad. Before I could take a second look, a brunette female clad in skater-like attire approached us with a smile.
"Hi there, welcome to Tank's! How many are in your party?" she greeted.
"Oh, hey there and umm, just two, please." I answered.
"Oh, good! We have an opening. Right this way!"
Whew! Good, we weren't going to have to wait. We followed the girl towards the back of the restaurant and arrived a small, rather private-looking booth. Perfect!
Jude's POV
"May I start you off with something to drink?" the cool waiter asked us.
"May I just have water with lemon, please?" Wyatt replied.
"May I have an iced tea, please?" I ordered.
"I'll have all your drinks back in a jiffy!"
"Totally cool, brah!"
After that, the skater chick was off. I looked over at Wyatt, who was unfolding his napkin and putting it on his lap. What a guy—so proper and stuff even in a chill place like this. I continued to stare at him; I don't know why...I just did. He looked up at me and I quickly looked away.
"So, what do you think, Jude?" he asked me, his brown eyes were starting to get really big.
"This place is actually really awesome," I answered, "Thanks for bringing me here!"
"It's definitely my pleasure."
He passed me another cute smile and then looked down again, as if he was shy or something. Now that I think about it, he's been smiling a lot more now when he is with me...it's kinda weird but at the same time, really cool.
"Wyatt?"
"What's up, Jude?"
"Why are you so happy all the time now?"
Wyatt POV
Why am I...happy? Oh, I don't know, maybe because I'm harboring a huge crush on you and you may or may not know it and I'm afraid of what's going to happen after I tell you.
"It's uhh...nothing." I responded, kinda shying away a bit.
"Wyatt, c'mon, you can trust me!" he pleaded, "Tell me what's up?"
"Well—"
The skater girl returned abruptly before I could say anything and parked our beverages in one quick motion.
"HERE YOU ARE, A WATER WITH LEMON AND AN ICED TEA!"
"Thank you so much!" I replied
"Are you two ready to order?"
"Ummm...yeah, I think we are. May I have a burger with no tomatoes or onions and Jude, what do you want?"
"I'll have the Grand Slam Nachos, please?" he asked with a cheeky grin.
"And will that be all?"
"Yes, ma'am!"
"Okay, I be back soon with your meals."
The skater girl took our menus and was off again.
"Sooo...Wyatt?"
"Sooo...what?"
"Aren't you going to tell me?"
"Why I am so happy?"
"Yeah, why?"
I paused for a minute. I wanted to tell him, but...I just couldn't, not yet anyway.
"I'm just thinking about someone..."
"Ooo, score, bro! Who's the lucky girl?"
Dammit, Jude!
"It's just this...person I've known for a while. They're really sweet and so cute!"
"Aww, that's so awesome, bro! I hope I get to meet her soon."
I didn't speak after that, just simply nodded and dropped my head. For the next ten minutes there was silence. I occasionally peered up at my crush and saw him fiddling with his silverware. As I looked at his face, it was sad—and not a "Jude sad", but REALLY miserable-looking sad. He lifted his eyes and we met each other's gaze for a hot second. Quickly, he formed a cheesy smile as if...as if he was hiding something.
"Jude?"
"Yeah, bro?"
"Is everything alright?"
"Yeah, dude, why?"
"You haven't spoken in the past ten minutes..."
"Oh? Well, I'm fine, bro..."
He sat quietly after that, his face stained with utter grief. I hated this. This boy—my love, saddened by the heart-pulling feeling I refuse to lay on him. I had to do it. Sure, dinner and gifts are lovely, but my undying love for him...was the greatest gift I could offer.
"Jude...we need to talk..."
"Yes, Wy?"
Wy? Was that the cute pet-name he had for me? How sweet! Wait what am I doing?!
"You...you can't meet my special someone..."
"Huh?" he tilted his head, frowning.
"You...you can't meet—"
"No, bro, I heard you...but why?!"
Oh Jude...
"Because it's physically impossible."
"Bro, you can't use that technical talk on—"
And then I did it. I lunged across the small table and smashed my lips against his, passion igniting upon impact. I expected him to pull away in disgust but he didn't...instead, he parted his lips as I begged for entrance. One hand planted firmly on the dining desk and the other softly cradling the blonde's smooth face, I was in full bliss, unable to pull myself from the "cloud 9" that is Jude. I was in love. Never before did I feel this, even with Serena. Jude broke the kiss with a satisfied but teary smile.
"What took you so long?" he muttered, staring up at me with unbelievable azure irises.
I looked around to see many of the restaurant patrons looking over at us. It was quite a spectacle, not of anger or intolerance but of just complete astonishment and disbelief. I scanned the room then looked back at my crush.
"Heh, Jude, everyone's looking at us." I giggled as I passed him cutesy Eskimo kisses.
"Bro, I don't care...I...I love you." He declared back, pushing his face back into mine, making me explode with happiness yet again. The fingers of my free hand became entwined with his. This alluring moment did not go unnoticed; however, as the once silent dining hall erupted in applause and cheers as we slowly broke away from each other, smiling endearingly.
"I love you, Jude." I whispered to the blonde, caressing his soft, now-crimson face.
"I love you, Wyatt." he responded, a tear of sweet joy falling.
A moment later, the waitress returned to our table with our meals. Though we stopped kissing each other, our attention was completely preoccupied with each other.
"So I'm guessing you're going to want these "to-go"?" she joked.
Whew! Another chapter done and about time, too ^_^. Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion!