Chapter 14

Charn14 and Izzi08- where did u watch das haus and het huis? Please post the link in a review. Also, same for me. I thought they'd be an okay couple, but as soon as Jara started I was like 'no Jetricia. JARA FOREVER! :)

"What's your plan?" he asked curiously, leaning against the wooden door.

"Serenade her. You pick a song, or write one, I'll play guitar, and you sing it to her outside her window", I explained

"I-uh-, I already wrote a song to her", he admitted sheepishly.

"Good. Meet me tomorrow at six yeah?" I asked.

"Yeah. My room. Later", he said, hugging me before going to sleep. I ran up to my room and crawled into bed, where Alex was still sleeping. I cuddled up to her and fell asleep immediately.

Six o'clock came quickly. I changed into dark blue skinny jeans and a black t-shirt with a red guitar. I grabbed my black acoustic guitar and ran into Jerome's room. I opened the door to see Jerome and Mara making out passionately on his bed. She was lying on top of him. Her arms were around his neck and his hands were on her waist, pulling her as close to him as possible. Luckily, I only opened the door a little so they didn't see me. Finally they get together! Jerome's alarm rang on his IPhone and they awkwardly pulled away.

"I'm so sorry! I- I don't know what happened!" Mara rushed out, her voice sounding like she was gonna burst into tears.

"No Mara, it's oka-" Jerome started.

"It was a huge mistake! I'm so sorry! I'll see you later", she interrupted, rushing for the door. I quickly ran and hid in the living room, so she wouldn't see me. After I was sure she was up in her room, I walked over to Jerome's room.

"Hey. You ready to show me that song?" I asked.

"Um, yeah. I don't have any music just lyrics. It's actually a poem but it works as a song too", he said, his voice hoarse and scratchy. His eyes were red and puffy and his face was red. He handed me a red notebook with the lyrics. Classic sappy love song. I picked up the guitar and started playing and singing.

"You like it? Or should I slow it down and make it more romantic?" I asked him when I finished.

"Slow it down a little bit on the first verse, but everything else is fine", he instructed. I played through it one more time. "Good. When should I sing it to her?"

"Friday night. Everyone else would be out of the house, and I can get Mara to stay home", I said, running a hand through my hair.

"Alright. Rehearsal tomorrow? I just really want this to be perfect for Mara", he mumbled.

"Sure". I started walking out the door, but paused. I hesitated, but turned around anyways. "What happened when Mum died? Nobody ever told me the story".

I knew this was a sore subject, but I really had to know. It's not like Dad would tell me. Jerome bit his lip, but patted the spot beside him on the bed. "Mum was an amazing person. You look exactly like her. She was kind, generous, sweet, funny, just amazing in general. She loved animals, just like you do. And she was as nuts as you", he said the last part with a sad laugh. "Anyways, she was in labor. Dad and I rushed her to the hospital. She didn't tell us the risks of being pregnant with you. So, she-uh, you came out. It was the most disgusting and beautiful thing I'd ever seen. After the doctors did all the stuff, they handed you to her. She looked down at you and smiled. She only gave me that smile. Nobody else. I was actually a little jealous. But I could tell something was wrong. Her arms were faltering. She lay down on her chest, and kissed the top of your head. She said, 'Hailey. Her name is Hailey 'cause she's gonna be a hero'. I asked her what Jerome meant, but she just smiled and gave me that smile. Then she said 'take care of her Jerome. I love you all' and then she went still. The doctors shocked her with the paddles, trying to save her, but she was gone. I didn't realize that it was because of her giving birth to you until I was about ten. Then I hated your guts. But now, I realize you didn't have a choice", he said sadly, a single tear traveling down his face. He quickly brushed it away, and pulled me into a hug. I hugged him back.

"Thanks. Sorry for asking, I just-I just need to know", I apologized. Before he could say anything, I waved a timid good-bye and went back to my room, my guitar clutched tightly in my hand.

For the next week, Jerome and I vigorously rehearsed. Every day at six, until we perfected it. He actually had a very good voice. Finally, Friday came. I told Jerome to get ready, and look really good. He put on a pair of gray skinny jeans and a black button up shirt. (go on google images search mens black button up shirt and it's on the sixth pg at direct-mall.c o m). He looked pretty cool. I was wearing black skinny jeans and a black Green Day t-shirt. I had my black acoustic guitar with me. I texted Mara. 'Stay in your room. Open the window; it's waaay to stuffy in there. We have a surprise for you'. As soon as I saw the window open, I saw her face as she gazed up at the stars. I started playing, and Jerome began to sing.

Best thing about tonight's that we're not fighting
Could it be that we have been this way before
I know you don't think that I am trying...
I know you're wearing thin down to the core

Mara looked down at us. She smiled when she saw Jerome singing.
But hold your breath
Because tonight will be the night that i will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I won't live to see another day
I swear its true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
You're impossible to find

This is not what I intended
I always swore to you I'd never fall apart
You always thought that I was stronger
I may have failed
But I have loved you from the start

Oh, But hold your breath
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I won't live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
It's impossible

So breathe in so deep
Breathe me in
I'm yours to keep
And hold onto your words
'Cause talk is cheap
And remember me tonight
When you're asleep

Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I won't live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find

Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I won't live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
You're impossible to find

As soon as we finished, Mara disappeared from her window and the door suddenly burst open. She threw herself into Jerome's arms, her loose purple stonewash V-neck flowing in the wind. I waved at her, and then went back to the house. I opened the window in my room and watched them. They were talking, and then suddenly Jerome leaned down and kissed her. She kissed him back fervently, pulling him closer. They are just too cute. I laughed and then left them to their privacy.

"Hey I'm going on a walk. Be back in a few", I shouted to them. Both waved as they continued to kiss each other. I walked down the gravel path, eventually reaching the forest. As I continued walking down the path, heard something. The roar of a car, quickly approaching. Before I knew it, I was suddenly grabbed. My arms were tied behind my back and I was blindfolded. I started wildly kicking and thrashing around.

"Knock it off!"I heard a man's voice say. I stopped and focused on my hearing and smell. It smelled old and dusty. I heard the car as it pulled up at its destination about twenty minutes later. I was grabbed again and thrown into a place. My blindfold was removed from my eyes but shoved into my mouth. I looked around. It was an old warehouse. The windows were barred up, and there was an old and dirty red reclining chair in the back. (Same warehouse Patricia was in when she was kidnapped). The man turned towards me. He was wearing black slacks, a black turtle neck with a black leather jacket over it. He had white/blonde hair and icy blue eyes that were pure evil. He had the thick black mist. Victor's accomplice? "My name is Rufus Zeno".