The room seem still as it grew dead silences between the two. Alice felt her heart stop. Her breathing slowed down as her eyes widen.
"Jojo..."
She whispered still in her frozen state. Jojo blushed quickly broke the awkward silences by he coughing into his fist while he shifted his eyes around.
"Alice...uh wow. Y-you look great"
He stumbled over his words as he looked away. Alice finally gain control of her body she wobbled up to her feet. Jojo held her forearm to keep her balanced.
"Careful" he whispered to her as she nodded.
"Thanks"
She said back softly as she cleared her throat. Her heart felt like it was slamming against her rib cage. Oh, Suess he is seeing her without her hijab! She knew this sleep over was a bad idea! Jojo silently watched heras he shoved his hands in his pockets. She really did look amazing. He noticed the small curves by her hips. She very slim and her legs look great. And her upper area wasn't to big or to small; they looked perfect sized for her. Jojo shook his head to rid of the thoughts. He can't think like that! They're friends! Granted she a friend he likes, but still! The short male finally realized something.
"You can sing"
He said matter factly. Alice yelp lowly as her knees shook.
"Uh, I-I guess."
She stumbled on her words.
"But you sang for Ms. Note and it was not as great comparing to the way you sang a few minutes ago."
Jojo informed. Alice signed.
"I threw the audition, the other girl wanted it more than I did."
She answer before Jojo asked 'why'. Jojo was shock; he wasn't expecting that answer. She embarrassed herself in front of everyone just so the other girl could get the part. Wow, Alice is the nicest person he ever met. Seeing she was still uncomfortable he drop the topic.
"Sooooo, want to get some cake ?"
He asked. Alice flinched a bit at the sudden voice. She almost forget he was there. She was thinking about the consequences she will receive for not wearing her hijab. If her parents ever found out they'll probably take her out of school! Out of reaction she grabbed Jojos hands and got on her knees.
"Please don't tell my parents that you saw me out my hijab ! Please Jojo !"
She begged. The dark hair who was confused. Why would he tell her parents. He was to afraid to meet the who's who treated their child like a prisoner. He soon noticed her holding his hand. The blood rushed to his cheeks again. Her hands are soft and slightly bigger than his. Jojo gave her a reassuring smile and nodded.
"I won't tell Alice, I promise."
He aid gently.
Alice smiled and stumbled on the heels as she tried to stand again.
"Oh, thank you Jojo!"
She exclaimed happily. Jojo smiled back happy to see her smile. He nodded his head and they went to the kitchen to get some cake.
A few weeks has passed and Alice behavior was changing ever so slowly. Her father noticed that she no longer goes to sleep at 9:00 p.m sharp. She goes to bed at 9:20 p.m. Also she took more time in the morning to get dressed. He didn't like these changes.
"She going to wind up like those wild child's Mary!"
He complain to his wife. Said woman rolled her eyes as she set her pearls stud earrings back in her jewelry box.
"Oh, come on Henry. Maybe she saw a cute boy in school and is trying to make sure her hijab looks perfect."
Mary defend her daughter. Henry huffed and laid on their bed.
"I sometimes regret letting her chose her own husband."
He muttered.
"Oh, dear calm down. We taught our daughter the best we can and she'll put the knowledge to use."
Mary said as she walked up to her husband and kissed his cheek good night. He just grumbled and went to bed. But the nagging feeling in the pit of his stomach didn't go away.
Alice was giggling to herself. She had this device called a iwho pod. She didn't know technology advance so much ! She has contacts, games, free texting app and more. She bought a used one from one of Kate's little sisters. Only for 50 bucks! She wasn't sure if it was cheap or expensive, but she like the hand held device. She was now on a text chat with her friends on kik. Jessie, Joker, Jinx, Jojo and Britney was on. They would send funny pictures and videos every now and then.
'My spirit animal is a muscular man with bunny slippers' -Britney
'Babbbbby no! Muscular men are scary Dx' -Jinx
'I wanna be a manly man 0-0' -Britney
'I think your name should be...Senor Jalapeno! If you were guy Bri'
-joker
'Senor loco!' -Jessie
'Booo Nnnnooooo! Trees are meat! :0' -jinx
'Im friends with you people -.-' '-Jojo
'shut up seƱor mute !
What if frogs had wings so they won't bump their ass on the ground?-Britney
'Wtf Britney xD '-Joker
'How do I respond to these questions?' -Alice
'You don't -.-' -jojo
After a while of kiking it was 12:07 a.m. Alice turn her iwho off and put it on the charge and went to sleep. A few hours later her alarm went off. The purple who woke up verrryyyy sleepy. She groaned and rolled out of bed. Usually she full of energy, but not this morning. She put her iwho on low 'Applause' by lady gaga started to play. Alice open the closet and open up shoe box with clothes inside. Kate's sisters gave her hand me downs from their closest. She hid the clothes in a box in her closet. Alice didn't want to take the clothes, but Kate was stubborn and made her keep them. She pulled out a plain pink blouse with a black ruffled skirt that went up 2 inches above her knees and black flats. She smiled as she twirled. She felt pretty ! She did simple make up; mascara and lip gloss. Alice grabbed her purple hijab and put it on. She looked at the time she and noticed she was 5 minutes late for breakfast. She squeaked and sped walked down stairs as she made her way to the kitchen. Before entering she stop and took a breath and walked into the kitchen calmly and quietly.
"Good morning mother and father"
She greeted. Her father scowled her.
"Your five minutes late"
He growled. Alice bowed and sat in her seat.
"Sorry" she said softly. Her mother gave her, her breakfast. Scrambled eggs, one piece of wheat bread and half of glass of orange juice. Alice removed her mouth piece and began to eat. Henry glared at his daughter, something was different. She been corrupted some how. He was on edge this morning. Any little thing he'll will trigger him.
After a few minutes of silences Alice yawned softly. That cause her father to snap.
"Why are you yawning !? You just had 10 hours of slumber!"
He shouted making Alice coward back. Her eyes swelled up with tears; her father never yelled at her and she didn't like it. Mary glared at her husband.
"Henry!"
She said angrily. She could put the pants on in the relationship if needed to. Henry looked at his wife. He took a deep breath while fixing his tie and sat down. Alice looked at her father with fearful eyes, her heart pounded in her ears as she slowly sat up. She picked up her plate and carried it to her mother.
"Thank you for the breakfast. I'm ready to go to school"
She whispered. Her mother nodded and put the plate in the sink and went to the car. Alice followed close behind.
...
"WHAT?!" Alice shouted as she ran into the stalls in the girls bathroom.
"Noooooo, I'm not doing that !" She protested. Kate rolled her eyes. Jinx sat on the sink as she held her girlfriend from behind. Britney giggled at the scene before her.
"Come on Aly! You didn't think you wore the pretty clothes so you can hide them under your hijab did you ?"
Kate asked as she crossed her arms.
"Yes" Alice responded meekly. Jinx giggled as she braided Britney hair.
"Awe, poor lily" the short female said.
"Come on the longer you delay on this the harder it will be. I bet Jojo would love to see your face again ~"
Kate teased the shy girl. Alice blushed to herself as she thought it over. She wouldn't mind showing off to Jojo since she came to the conclusion she likes him. Alice took a breath and sighed.
"Ok" she whispered. There was a light 'click' as the stall door slowly open revealing Alice in her cute outfit. Her hijab completely removed.
Kate smile happily as she clapped her hands. This is the first time Alice was taking her hijab off at school. Jinx and Britney gave her a thumbs up.
"Lovely !" They unison. Alice blushed and nodded.
'Now ore never'
...
Jojo sat at the table and ate quietly as he listen to his friends talk.
"Man, what takes the girls so long to pee?! Why do they even go in groups ?"
Joker asked as he fixed his sweater. Jessie shrugged and flipped his hair out his face.
"They're girls, the greatest mysterious in life"
Jessie stated matter ol factly. Joker nodded. Jojo looked at his friends. It was just him, then Jessie came, than Joker, and than Jinx. It was us four for the longest. We named the band 'J'Who'. Stupid name, but it fit us. Than Britney came; she was handy with lights and piano. And did she turn Jinx around. Jinx was just a fur of hate and mean. Than Britney came and now she full of life and giggles. I still remember when Jinx came out to me and told me her crush on Britney. I told her to go for it, it doesn't matter what others think. Then the rest is history, they're together. And now lastly came Alice the greatest girl I ever met. She kind, sweet, gentle and...perfect. Well to him at least.
"JOJO!"
"Wha?"
Jessie shook his head as Joker snickered.
"Damn, Alice got to you this bad ?"
Joker teased as he poked Jojo forehead. The short boy swatted his hand away from his face and crossed his arms.
"Look, Jojo Alice is a great girl there no reason to be shame on daydreaming about your future wife"
The blond who said with a humor in his voice. Jojo blushed and put his baggy hoody up to block the view of friends.
'Idiots.' He thought
"Hey boys!" Jinx called out as they walked up to the lunch table with her the girls. Jojo looked up from his head. The boys looked her way only to have their jaws dropped. They saw the slim tall lavender who who stood beside Britney. Alice fidgeted a bit as she waved.
"Hello"
She whispered. Jojo felt his heart racing. He hasn't seen Alice without her hijab for weeks and he missed seeing her full face. He blushed as he took a quiet breath. Jessie pushed Joker off the table before he could do or say anything. He stood up and smirked placing his hands in his pockets. The blonde who made his way to the "new girl" completely unaware it was Alice.
"Hey, cutie. My name is Jessie. Without yours?"
He spoke coolly and gave her wink. Alice blushed and fidgeted more. She didn't expect that! The girls tried not to laugh as they watch the scene. He had no idea it was Alice! Jojo watch as his friend flirt with Alice. He gritted his teeth he felt angry at Jessie. The short who shook his head to erase the emotion. But it didn't help, he still felt angry.
"A-Alice " she said timidly. Jessie nodded as he smirked.
"That's a beautiful name. I have a friend name-
He cut himself out before he continued. Realization hit him.
"Alice ?!"
Joker and Jessie said in utter shock. Alice nodded. Jessie face palm his face.
"Oh Suess. I can't believe I just did that. I just made things awkward!"
The girls burst to a fit of laughter as Jojo smiled a bit. He wasn't as mad at Jessie now. The boy didn't know it was Alice and he didn't see Alice without her hijab at his house he wouldn't know either. Well that's a lie, he would know it was her in a heart beat. Who can ever forget beautiful eyes like hers ?
Jojo admired Jessie confidants though. He wished he had that, maybe it be easier to express his emotions to her. Jinx and Britney laughed as Kate fell to her butt. Alice bit her lower lip and looked at the floor.
"It's ok Jessie, you didn't know "
She reassured the blonde who. Kate got up and looked at her older brother.
"How does Alice look Jo?"
Kate teased as she pushed Alice forward towards to her sibling. Jojo and Alice blushed as they looked at each other.
"S-she looks...great"
He said unsure. The comment took a negative blow at Alice. Her eyes instantly sadden as she lost her perfect posture.
"Oh" she said as she crossed her arms over her chest wishing she had her hijab back on. Jojo mentally slapped himself. He didn't meant to make her feel bad!
" I m-mean you look b-beautiful"
He whispered only for her to hear. Alice felt the blood rush to her cheeks as she smiled brightly.
"Thank you, Jojo"
She hugged him. He's warm. Jojo hugged her back. He saw their friends giving him thumbs up. Jojo rolled his eyes and pulled back from the hug slowly.
"Ok, so who wants to go to the karaoke place ?"
Britney suggested as she hugged Jinx from behind. She placed her chin on the shorter girls head.
Whoooaaaaa I'm sorry guys I died for like 2 months and came back to life. How y'all liked this chapter and hope there wasn't too much errors!
