Chapter 7- Movie Watching!
Oh my God! Oh my God!! OH MY GOD!
I think I'm hyperventilating...NO! NO!! Not in front of him! Why in front of him?! CONTROL YOURSELF!!! My breathing is coming way to fast. Okay, okay, okay...okay. Just answer. Should I answer yes? What if- No, no what if's. Like Jared said it takes away the magic of life when you think everything through. It's easy for me to trust this because my heart is yelling at me to trust it. SO SAY YES!! Okay, open your mouth and say yes! I can't do this... I can't decide weather to say: yes, sure, of course, hell yes, what took you so long?!, duh, okay, um-hum. Really?! Am I so messed up in the head that all I can actually think of doing is nodding.
I nodded.
Jared's voice broke through my panic attack. "Really?! I mean Jordy can come if that makes you more comfortable. That would be fine, unless you don't want him to come." How cute! Jared is babbling! He looked like he was about to start jumping in his seat. I am contagious. I feel like doing a cart-wheel. I have enough energy right now to run a five hundreds mile race. I feel a glowing sensation inside me! All this just feels amazing. Please never let it go away.
I took a deep breath to calm my self, "Jordy and I would love to go with you." I tried very hard to not emphasise the word love.
"Thanks." Jared said with pure gratitude in his voice.
"For what?" I asked, getting up. Wesley is going to be mad at me if I don't wash the dishes. Jordy's lazy ass gave me his plate without a please or thanks. Nice. Have fun looking for breakfast in the morning, dumb ass. I started the sink.
"Well," Jared came to stand next to me and took the plates from my hand. I stood there staring like an idiot as he washed the dishes for me, "for everything. I mean it's not everyday that you meet someone you can already trust the next day. Sounds weird but it's true. I know that you are a trustworthy person. You know that I already consider you my friend? I don't really have many so I'm grateful for the ones I do have."
That has to be the sweetest I've ever heard it. I was about to say something when something completely different came out, "You're really tall."He started laughing. Jordy was also laughing, but you could bearly hear it over the Jared's laugh. "Calm down." I said giggling while looking at the floor.
"I don't think the rain has calmed just yet," Jordy pointed out. "So be a good,short hostess and ask him if he would like to watch a movie. I think we have time. It's bearly six forty," What? It cannot be that late. I looked at the microwave's digital clock. Sure enough Jordy is right.
I looked at Jared, who is tall,"What do you say? You wanna watch a movie?"
"Right now?" His face went serious.
Oh, I've seen this commercial. "Right now."
"Right now, right now?"
"Righty right now." I said giggling.
Jordy groaned. "No! I hate this commercial. Stop!"
Jared grinned at him. "Right now?"
"Get in here!" You could bearly tell that's what I said because I was laughing so much. Jared wasn't any better. We walked into the living room with Jordy behind Jared saying something about how that commercial should be banned and should never again see daylight.
"Oh oh! Can we watch Horton Hears a Who?" Jordy begged.
Jared started to visiously shake his head,"Ah hell no! I have to watch that movie every single day. My sisters love it." Didn't I ask him if he had siblings yesterday? "I hate the movie. That shit should be banned." he added.
"Fine. What do yousuggest?" Jordy asked bitterly. Horton Hears a Who is his favorite movie in the world.
He kneeled on the floor to look at my movie inventory. "Umm...oh!" He took out the movie from the shelf, "The Dark Knight."
"Sure." I said putting the dvd inside the dvd player. The movie started and I took and the three of us took a seat went to take a seat. Jordy went to lay down on the couch closest to the door. Ah! Do I sit with Jared or on the other couch?! There is a free couch, but there is still room on the one Jared is sitting on. Ugh! I don't want to seem rude by taking the other one. Then again I don't want to sit next to him when the room is completely dark, except for the light coming from the massive t.v. I hate how I have to always think everything through.
Jared patted the spot next to him. Okay. Just think of this as practice for tomorrow.
I have to admit, sitting next to him wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. It felt comfortable there, with my hands on my lap and my feet on the coffee table. Every couple minutes I would sneak a peak at him. I love how he looked. So happy and calm. He had a smile and was slouching on the couch.
We were now at the part where the Joker was in jail. I jumped when I heard Jordy's voice. "I know that you were not about to put that move on her." I looked at Jared who had his arm stretched out in mid air.
"What? I was just streching." He defended himslef while smirking at me. I laughed.
There was a noise from outside indicating Wesley and John were home. They walked in while I was still laughing. My brothers walked in. As soon as they saw Jared their faces went angry. That just caused me to laugh more. "What?"
They ignored me, "So you're Jared?" Wesley asked shaking his wet hair. Ah, not again.
"Yeah. Who are you?" Jared sat up.
"Wesley,"he said pointing to himself, and then to John"John. We are her older brothers."
"Nice to meet you,"Jared said with the same tone he had used with George. This is not a good first meeting for them at all!
"Back at you. Hey Kimmy can I talk to you?" Wesley asked me. I got up to find John was taking my spot. No! He's going to interrogate Jared.
I stopped to see john pause the movie. Then I felt Wesley grab me by the wrists. He let go of them once we were in the kitchen. "What the hell is going on? Why are you watching a movie with that guy in the dark? And don't say Jordy is in there too, because you guys might as well be alone!"
"He gave us a ride home. It was raining like shit," I said quoting his words from the morning." so I told him he should stay. Then we helped him clean the inside of his car because Jordy insisted that it was unberable. We ate your delicious spaghetti, and now we're watching Batman kick ass. He can't go home when it's raining like this."
"Kim, it nine. The three of you have school tomorrow. No matter what you say, he is not going to sleep here. I don't care if you cry or something, as soon as that movie ends, he will leave. I don't care how bad it's raining."
I rolled my eyes at him. Smooth teenage move Kim, smooth. "I know. We just lost track of time."
He folded his arms, "why were you two sitting together while Jordy was alone, half awake, in the dark?"
"Wes!"
"I know why," a pause. "He's too old for you." he said each slowly. "And he's a real smart ass, too."
"C'mon! He's my friend." I'm really really afraid Wes will say I can't talk to Jared anymore. "Don't tell me I can't be friends with him!"
Wes unfolded his arms and pocked me in the stomach. I guess he still can't stand to break my heart. "I'll never tell you who can't or can be friends with. As long as that's it."
I smiled and went back to the living room. John was still interrogating Jared. "Don't ever touch her. If she comes home crying one day because of you, I'll kick your ass." John warned. I tip toed behind him and gently smacked the back of his head. He turned and looked embarrassed because he had just got caught threatening Jared. "Kimmy! Jared was just telling me that he had to go."
Oh this is low. I am so going to not only write all over his face, but I'm taking pictures this time.
Jared looked guilty, "Yeah I guess I do." he said glaring at John. Ha, he flinched. "But I'll see you tomorrow." that seemed to cheer him up. He got up and I walked him to the door. "You know it was really fun hanging out with you," he said before I opened the door for him. Jordy coughed very loudly, how convenient was it that we heard him from the couch. "and Jordy. So umm, yeah. Bye."
I hate this. "Bye Jared." I said. He tried to smile but it didn't look very convincing. I felt sad when I heard his car turn on and he drove away. "Jordy let's go!" I yelled at him, "I'm tired."
"what did John tell him?" I asked jordy. It was midnight,now and we were already in our pajamas ready for bed. By pajamas I mean Jordy wore a borowed t-shirt from George and some pajama pants. I had some shorts and a band tee.
"He was like 'you're eighteen?'. Jared's like, 'no I'm almost eighteen.'. Then John got this mean look, but then jared gave him a meaner look. And John said, 'Don't do anything you'll regret. Don't be a jerk to her. Don't touch her'," he smiled, "and then you came in." Jordy was quite the gossiper. "you exited for tomorrow?"
I yawned, "what do you think?" I asked sarcastically.
"I think you should sleep now."
"one last question then. Why the sudden change of heart with Jared? You used to hate him."
"I used to hate him...because that was the old Jared. He's changed. It's hard to explain but I know it. He gives me nothing but good vibes now. I know what I'm doing. So please trust me. And trust him." I yawned again. "Now sleep. We have a big day ahead of us."
Don't gotta tell me twice, I thought to myself right before I fell asleep.
I don't even remember the school day. I was too anxious for tonight. Jared had told me at lunch that he couldn't walk me home because he had to be there, but that he would defiantly be at my door at five o'clock. He wore a black hoodie and dark ripped jeans. I love how his hair is always messy. That's the only thing I remember from school. And also turning in my Sex Ed slip. After what went down in my house yesterday, I decided it would be best for George to sign it. He said,"I guess you'll need to know this stuff, because...well you know. Pretty soon.." I covered my ears.
John picked me up from school. To make up for his rudeness last night he took me to but ice cream. That was delicious ice cream. Oh yeah. He's so forgiven. As soon as I reached the front door, I ran upstairs to take a shower. I need to look nice for this friendly gathering. Thats what I'm going to call it. A friendly gathering.
My twenty minute shower really helped calm me down. Warmth. That's all it takes to make me feel safe and serine. So I usually take my time. Scrub, rinse, and repeat.
When I got out and skipped to my room, the clock on my dresser read three forty. My bed was still undone from last night so that was the first thing I did. Usually I don't clean my bed, but when the time comes the time comes.
I sat infront of my mirror and brushed my hair. Then I straightened it. That's all I'm going to do, because hello, we are only going to the movies. That alone took me about forty minutes. I fixed it around until I finally liked how it looked. That took me like ten.
Next step is finding the perfect not to flashy but not boring as hell out fit. So I guess I should wear my blue and purple long sleeved plaid shirt over a plain white shirt. It's cold outside, which means I should defiantly wear jeans. Dark purple skinny jeans to be exact. No flats. That's all I know so far. I'm thinking of wearing my brand new white chucks. Yeah I'll go with that.
I got dressed and looked at the time. Four forty-six. Okay so fourteen minutes to spare. I was about to sit at my sketching table -I haven't started a new project in what seems like forever- when I heard a knock. That's Jordy.
I skipped down stairs to open the door. There, in all his glory, stood Jared Thail looking like a runway model sent to me from my own personal hevean. He looked absolutley perfect. His hair was messy like always, but also wet. He wore a gray t-shirt and black jeans. "Hey. I know I said five but I guess I couldn't wait any longer." he grinned, "you look pretty, by the way." he added casually.
"Thanks," I said blushing. "let's go then...But Jordy isn't here yet, though"
Right on cue Jordy waltz through the drive way, literally, and halted to a stop next to Jared. "Taken care of hun. He picked me up. Right in the middle of the Tyra show too." Jordy glared at Jared.
"Lets go then." I said enthusiastically. I grabbed my wallet from the coffee table and closed the door behind me.
The nearest theater was twenty minutes away in La Push's only mall. It was small but still pretty cool. There's a small arcade there too. "Do you have a movie in mind?" Jared asked me as he pulled into a parking space.
"We should watch Dear John." I insisted. He grimaced. "No...I'm joking. I already saw it... I kind of want to see Hot Tube Time Machine-"
Jordy being Jordy cut me off. "No. I want to see Shutter Island. Anything to see Leo DiCaprio at his finest."
"Trust me. You do not want to see that movie." Jared said as we got out of the car. "The ending is just a huge bitch slap on their behalf. I think we should see Repo Men. But I think Kim had the best suggestion. I saw the trailer... oh man. That shit looks hilarious."
Jordy rolled his eyes and began mumbling, "Of corse you think her idea is the best. Whatever. I did hear the movie was kind of whack. Hot Tub Machine it is." He smiled, letting me know his drama queen show is over."
The three of us walked close to each other. Them, being gentlemen, walked behind me. I was about to open the door when Jared's arm beat mine. Damn. That's all I could think. And wow. "Thanks," I stuttered.
I turned around. He was there, closer than ever before. He looked like he was going to fall. "Are you okay?" I asked. He re-gained his balance and smirked at me. That is one smirk that I will never forget.
His voice was a bit squeaky, "Never better." I turned back around and walked in. Since this is the only theater, and it's Friday, there were a lot of people here. "Wait here with Jordy, I'll go buy our tickets" he insisted.
"No. I'm paying for my own ticket." I yelled. It's loud in here.
Jared shook his head, "No... this is my treat to you, remember?" he did not allow me to answer.
"Unbelievable." I huffed.
Jordy turned to give me a sour look. "Your date is enough of a gentleman to buy you your ticket. Are you seriously complaining about that? So many girls wish that their dates pay them their expenses instead of being the cheep cheese-balls they are. Be grateful!" he yelled at me.
My mind was still stuck on one word, date. As far as I knew this was my reward for helping Jared clean his car. He never once called this a date. "This isn't a date." I blurted out.
"Denial."
"It isn't!"
"Denial!" he sang. "Why else would he exclusively ask you? Then why would he pick you up and pay for your ticket? Face it, you are Jared's date. Ah, look whose blushing! Don't act like you don't enjoy that fact. Now smile and look pretty." He pointed to an incoming Jared.
I'm not his date. Am I? No. We, the three of us, are here as friends. I am not in denial.
"Okay. We should get going 'cus this starts in fifteen minutes." Jared handed us our tickets with a small smile on his lips.
We started walking to the candy stand. "Can I at least buy you some candy? Something from me to you?" I asked Jared with a puppy dog face. It looked like it was starting to work. "Please, Jared" I asked again.
He groaned. "Fine. But next time don't expect me to give in at all. Got it?"
Next time? So this won't be like a one time thing? He's so adorable. The way he refuses to stop being a gentleman sweeps me of my feet. "Yay!" Maybe he doesn't know it, but I'm not this happy because he's letting me buy candy for him, but for what he just said.
"But," I stopped jumping, "you have to let me share my candy with you."
"Jared Thail sharing candy? I never though I'd live to see this day." What the-
A tall man, taller than Jared, was now standing next to him. They looked almost the same, but in my eyes Jared is way more better looking. Not that this man is ugly, because well he's kind of hot. "Ah, nice one Sam." Jared said rolling his eyes. He looked back to me,"Kim, this is my friend Sam Uley. Please excuse his jerky-ness. He's like my brother, so I guess that where I get my jerky-ness from."
"Yeah. Well uh,nice to meet you Kim. Listen I gotta get back to my movie. Emily's waiting for me." He waved a goodbye and ran into the farthest theater.
I smiled, "He seems nice."
"I guess he is. Most of the time."
So many candy to pick from. I picked, for myself, extreme sour air heads. And for Jared a bag of jolly ranchers.
"Thanks for buying me something." Jordy said sourly.
"What? You want me to buy you something, too? I'll buy it for you. What do you want?" I asked going back.
"I want a slushy."he yelled.
"You never finish them!" This has happened way too many times. I'll buy him a slushy, but he never finishes it. Ever!
"How bout Twirlers?"
I smiled. "Sure."
After I bought Jordy his candy we made it into theater five with two minutes to spare.
"I better not catch you texting, Jordy. I bought you your candy. Now behave."
"Fine." He said with a mouthful of candy. He took out his phone and made a show of turning it off.
"Nice," Jared said. He had decided to sit next to me, so I was in the middle of him and Jordy. "Aren't you gonna turn of your phone?" I could still see him smiling through the darkness.
"Only if you turn of yours."
"Let me see your phone." he whispered. I handed it to him and he started punching in keys. Every couple of letters he would hit backspace because his fingers kept hitting the wrong keys. "There...I like your wallpaper by the way." Ha! I had fun creating that wallpaper. It was me attacking George. I looked at my screen and noticed it was on my contact list. Jared's name has highlighted in lime green. Aww. He put a smiley face next to his name. His name...Oh. Oh, he just gave me his number. "Call me if you ever need to talk."
"Thanks. I started texting him immediately,
:) Enjoy the movie!
Three seconds later his phone rang.
"Hey! Turn off your phone!" Jordy whisper yelled.
"I think I'm taking your advice and turning this off before Jordy decides to jump me." I started giggling as the movie commenced.
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Through half of the movie I almost peed myself. TWIAGREA!!! That was the killer line. And then Adam tells Jennie that she's going to get fat. OH MAN! How do I get a hold of you... come find me... that just sounds exhausting. I could tell Jared is enjoying himself too. That made me happy. And I also bet Jordy is glad we are watching this instead of Shutter Island.
"I feel pregnant."
Are you enjoying the movie?" Jared whispered.
I looked up to him and nodded. "Are you?" I whispered.
"Do you want some?" he put his bag of jolly ranchers in front of me.
I smiled and grabed four out of the bag. It was almost empty. I turned back to the movie and slowly put the candy in mouth. Last time I ate one too fast and ended up almost chocking. I got my candy from my lap and looked to Jared, "Want some?" I whispered. He was staring at me.
He stuttered. "Uh,uh...yeah." He took one and turned directly to the movie.
I liked the ending. Nicely done...
When I stood I started streching.
"Nice pick, Kimmy" Jordy congradulated me. "And look, I ate all my candy. High five."
I gave him a high five. "What time is is?"
"Seven thirty." Jared answered.
"I think I have to be home by eight."
Jared looked confused. "Why? It's not a school night."
"Because I only told George where I was going. He said eigh o'clock because Wesley is working today. He gets out at eight thirty so it would be wise of me to be there before he is."
"And how come you only told George?"
I smiled, "He's the one that likes you best."
*
The ride home we spent talking about our favorite scenes. When we reached my house Jared insisted on walking me to the door. He was giving Jordy a ride home.
"I had an awesome time." I informed him.
He smiled, always smiling, "Me too. Hopefully we'll get to do this again sometime."
My heart started beating faster. "Yes. Defiantly."
Someone opened the door, George hopefully. "Yo, Romeo and Juliet, hurry this up. Wesley is on his way." George said walking back in, but leaving the door open.
I was blushing madly. Oh my God. This did look like a date. "Sorry. Umm, see you."
"Yeah. Soon." He left with the happiest expression on his face.
"Did you have fun?" George yelled from the couch.
"The best." I yelled and ran to my room.
Once inside I went to my sketching table and retrieved my diary.
Dear Diary,
Things are happening fast, but I don't care. It feels like things are supposed to be this way always. In the past three days I have spent a lot of time with him. I really wish Mandy was here. I miss her so much. It's been days since I've spoken to her. I think I'll call her tomorrow. She needs to know what's going on. It may be unnatural that I went from depression to the happiest girl on the planet, but I am not complaining. Jared radiates happiness. It's amazing to be around him. All of his smiles are warm, he is a warm person. I love his sense of humor. And you wouldn't expect it, but he is a true gentleman. I told him why I liked Alice in Wonderland: because it's magical. But he explained to me how life can be magical. So many things are going through my mind... Jordy used to hate Jared. But now he tells me that he feels something has changed with him. That I should trust in him. I want to, because that's what my heart is telling me. But I always tend to over think stuff when I am nervous. All I want is to live in the magic. So that's what I am going to do.
I closed my diary and got my sketching utencils out. There is something in my head. I have a new inspiration.
to be continued...
i wrote all this in one day. PLEASE REVIEW!!! it may not be the best, but it was at least something. HOT TUBE TIME MACHINE! i am always inspired by the things happening around me. hella hard to just have everything pour out like that. nice, though, huh. two updates at once. it's shorter i know. won't happen again!:) happy end of spring break!! REVIEW! COMMENT!! SUGGEST!!!ENJOY. lotsa love. btw::me and my bestie do that at school all the time, wanna watch a movie??? ily yesi!
PLAYLIST::
-Roll Over Beethoven by The Beatles
-Wait by The Beatles
-This Love by Maroon 5
-Rock With You by Michael Jackson
-Sleepwalker by Santo and Johnny