CHAPTER 9

NEVER GET A BREAK

COLE'S POV:

It was suppose to be a relaxing day. Saturday came up and I was using it to have some time with the quartet. We decided to head out to the beach, even though none of us wanted to go swimming. It was just a place where we could go, relax and catch up on a few things. The morning was well, but the afternoon was not what I had in mind. After what happened, I went out for vengeance. Let me say this: never do the same thing I just did on this night. That's just where the story of what happened is placed in the present. Right now, I'm talking about the past. Basically, we were just talking about old memories all morning and had some laughs about it. It was just a jolly good time, as what old folks still call it.

"I still can't believe that after all the troubles we went through about singing and dancing and all that, the future holds something more valuable for all of us," I said.

"I know," Rick said, "Before I ever thought about becoming a cook, I always wanted to travel around the world for a living. I knew good and well that would never happen."

"I've basically lived up to my passionate dreams," Sam said, "The only part I would erase from it would be touring people inside a museum every winter for twelve hours a day. All I really want is to become a full-time archeologist. Actually, my biggest dream was to become a researching scientist. I would explore every bit of knowledge there is of the world. I can even finish studying and testing out the rest of the elements of the periodic table. The most important research I've been wanting to get my hands on is the study of the stars. I've always wondered about the secrets that are hidden beyond their true forms. Why, if I weren't such a lucky man right now, I wouldn't know how to test anything out or be able to study the secrets of what the world is actually known for. I wish that-"

"Sam, Sam, cut it out with the rambling," John said, "Your giving me a headache. Besides, your not giving anyone else a chance to talk."

"Well, when I talk about the fascinating world of the living planet we live on, I just have to express my own opinions and place in some facts."

"You still don't know that I can't understand half of what you say. Anyway, let me tell you about my true dreams. I've always wanted to be a sailor. Nothing is better than being out on the seas and having the time of your life just chilling and not having to worry about anything or anyone telling you what to do. I'd be a free man."

"Is that all you do is try to get away from everything in life?" I asked.

"Not really," John said, "I know that sooner or layer I'll have to start walking on land again and following other people's rules and laws, which I hate very much."

"No one likes to follow the rules, John, but they're always around you no matter what. We have them for a reason. To keep you and others safe. Would you rather be safe than have no safety at all?"

"You know I don't like to answer questions."

"Never mind."

"Cole, you haven't explained to us about what your actual plans were," Sam said.

"I just thought about that," Rick said, "What we're your plans, Cole?"

"To be honest, I didn't really have any types of plans," I said, "I just took what life gave me. Teaching was a passion I've had for a long time, and I plan on sticking with it. It's hard to teach the future generation, but usually it can actually be easy if you know what your doing. I just take what I have and receive."

"Whoever would take and receive is beyond me," John said, "I just go with the flow."

"I have a different option when it comes to life," Sam said, "I have to study and plan out what I'm doing no matter what it is."

"Life is really the greatest thing you'll ever have," Rick said, "To make it easier, you just have to go through the hard levels."

"How long did it take you to realize that proposing to your girlfriend won't be as easy as you thought?" I asked.

"To be honest, I didn't even think about proposing to her until I got to the city. I've been saving up money on a ring for her. I had the money with me, so I just... walked into a jewelry store and bought one."

"You can't be serious."

"I am. I have the ring with me right now. I don't want it to get stolen, so I keep it with me." He takes a box out of his pocket and opens it. Inside it is a diamond encrusted ring. I don't know how much money he spent on it, but I will say that it's made from real gold and a real diamond. "This is it. Although, I spent a little more than I probably should have, I only did it because... she's more important to me than anyone else right now."

"You still haven't told us her name. You've been telling us about her all this time, and we still don't even know her name."

"Did I not mention her name?"

"Not even a hint," Sam said.

"Sorry, guys," Rick said, "Her name is Mayella. Every time I think about her, I just wanna do nothing more than to be with her. That's why I bought the ring as soon as I could. I want to propose to her as soon as I can."

"Your lucky to find a girl like her, Rick," John said, "You may never find someone like her again. I haven't told you guys this, but I dated a girl once. We only dated for about six months until I found out she had another boyfriend behind my back. Afterwards, I just didn't think about dating again."

"I'll just say this," Sam said, "I've never had a girlfriend before. I've always been the nervous type when it comes to being around girls. My stomach feels queasy, my palms start to sweat, my head starts to spin, I hesitate a lot and sometimes I feel like I wanna faint. I don't have the type of knowledge to ask a girl out. I almost did, thought, but my plans didn't turn out quite well. She's a scientist that works over in the museum and I always have a hard time talking to her. She's really pretty and intelligent, and when I first looked at her, I felt like it was love at first sight. I actually had the nerve to go up and ask her out, but when I tried to, I kept stuttering, the words wouldn't come out if my mouth right, I started to sweat, I started to shake and the next thing I knew, I was laying on the floor."

"Are you done talking?" John asked.

"There's just a little more to say. When I came to, I was inside the infirmary at the museum. The girl, Beatrice is her name, told me I fainted after I tried to talk to her. I suddenly remembered everything after that. They told me to go home afterwards."

"He's finally done. Now I don't have to keep my ears plugged anymore."

"Very funny, John. I thought the story might be interesting to you."

"It was only halfway. Give Cole a chance to talk."

"I really don't have anything to say," I said. I kind of had that little love battle with Jay about who Nya should really be with. I really didn't want to talk about it. "There really hasn't been a moment of love in my life. I'll be honest."

"I actually thought that was actually kind of boring," John said.

"You think everything's boring."

I heard a noise out in the distance. A car pulled up towards the sand line of the beach. A group of guys got out and walked up towards us. When I looked into one of the guy's faces, I knew the gang well. It can't be him. I don't wanna believe any of this. I tried to look away, but I felt someone grab my a shirt collar and brought me up towards him. It was him. It was Jimmy Wedge.

"Well, looks like we found the quartet," Jimmy said, "I'm not sure if I remember, but I think you are the leader."

That wasn't true. Rick was the actual leader. He was the one that made up all the plans. I didn't want him in this situation, though. "Yeah, I'm the leader. Your not wrong. Your never wrong, Jimmy."

"I know I'm not, and you better keep that in mind."

"What do you even want with us, Jimmy? I thought you were banned from ever being around me."

"I was, but I chose not to listen. I came to town for a reason. I heard you and your little quartet were having a reunion, so I thought we could have a reenactment."

"What do you mean?"

"You don't remember, windbag? I don't suppose you do. I'm just gonna remind you, anyway. That little fight we had. The one where you didn't fight me back. Where I forced you not to tell the headmaster on me. I'm sure I placed it back in your mind by now."

"Leave those guys alone. Just do whatever you want with me and get out of here."

"I plan to do so with pleasure." I was thrown on the ground. Jimmy and his gang kicked me all over the ground and reached out their fists to punch me in the face. I wanted to fight back, but I couldn't. I didn't want anyone here to know what I was capable of doing. They finally got done with me. Jimmy lowered himself to look at me. "Looks like I did so and you didn't even fight back. Look at you. All the cuts and bruises on you body. You've been taken down. Look at me. I don't have a single mark on my body. I'm still standing. Looks like I'm the winner as I usually am."

"Cut it out, Jimmy," I heard Rick scream out.

"What did you just say to me?" Jimmy asked.

"Get off him, man. He's not the leader. I am. He only said that so I wouldn't get hurt."

"Looks like I've been lied to all these years. Take him down, boys."

"No, stop! No!" I tried to run towards them, but Jimmy wouldn't let me get through. He held me by the waist so I wouldn't run off. I just scrambled as I looked at those guys taking Rick down. Rick was just a guy who made plans. He's not a fighter. Once they were done with him, Jimmy threw me down and ran off with the other, laughing his head off. I crawlers my way towards Rick, who was lying on the ground. He looked pretty bad. Bad enough to need to be hospitalized.

"You alright, Rick?" I asked.

"I'm good, man," Rick said, "I'm good."

I got up from the ground. "Call an ambulance for him. I'm taking the other car."

"Where you going, man?" John asked.

"I'm doing what I think is right."

I ran off and jumped in the car. I hate to leave those guys a situation like that, but this is a time for revenge. I've had enough of Jimmy and his ways. I'm gonna meet up with Jimmy face to face. This time, I'm gonna fight him using my spinjitzu.

COLE JUST WANTED A RELAXING DAY, BUT OF COURSE HE CAN'T HAVE THAT. JIMMY AND HIS GANG CAME FOR A REENACTMENT AND THAT'S WHAT THEY GOT UNTIL RICK TOLD THEM HE WAS THE ACTUAL LEADER. NOW LOOK AT WHERE THEY ALL ARE AT NOW.

COLE IS GOING TO GET REVENGE OR VENGEANCE, AS I LIKE TO CALL IT. I WONDER WHAT HE PLANS TO DO.

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