Chapter 14: Innocent
Eventually I gave up my quiet spot and headed down to the school for my last class Art.
Entering the Art class, I immediately saw Dawn waving for my attention at the back of the room, I headed to the empty seat next to hers as I walked there I felt the prying eyes on me again and the quiet whispers as I passed them.
"Hi" I said trying to sound cheerful.
"Hey, where have you been all day?" Dawn said.
"Just around, thought it would be best to stay away from Scott"
"Urm…I'm sorry he's the way he his Ness . Its just him and Adam have been best friends for like forever and..."
"You don't have to explain" I said interrupting her mid sentence.
"I believe you Ness " she said smiling at me.
"I know you do mate"
Art went extremely fast, I managed to keep my head down for most of it so I wouldn't catch someone's eye and see there pitiful looks.
When the last bell rang, I couldn't get outta of there faster enough
Giving Dawn a well deserved hug before I went, then practically ran out the door
"See you Monday" I shouted as I ran down the corridor.
I could hear Dawns reply faintly as I headed to the exit.
As soon as I got outside, a sense of relief washed over me, I saw Gramps rusty cop car pull in and ran over.
"Easy Ness don't take my door of its hinges" he said as I opened the door with great force.
"Sorry Gramps didn't know my own strength" I replied.
I buckled up and then we were off.
"How was your day?" he quizzed.
"Honestly…Crap!"
" Ness !"
"I'm sorry Gramps but it was. Everyone kept staring at me and Scott, Adams best mate has been telling everyone that Rachel and I are liars" I said starting to get abit tearful
"Oh Ness , He's bound to stick up for him. It will all blow over once it's all sorted I promise" he said as he reached over and gave my hand a quick squeeze.
"Now dry those eyes, you don't want Billy to think your dreading the fish pie that much!"
I let out a little giggle, Billy Black always made the most enormous fish pie when it was game night. The only problem was I hated fish!!
"Oh yeah Billy and Jacob are coming over!" I said as I dried my eyes.
"Yep they should be there now"
As we pulled into the drive, I couldn't help but feel excited.
Entering the house, I could hear voice in the kitchen, glancing at myself in the hallway mirror, I looked an utter mess. Quickly I got out my make-up bag put abit of eyeliner and lipgloss on.
"You don't need all that rubbish on your face" Gramps said as he passed me.
"What did you say?" A voice called out. It was Lydia .
I could hear Gramps repeating what he said when he reached the kitchen.
As I entered I could feel all eyes on me.
"Your Grandfathers right Ness , its not healthy to be putting all that makeup on is it?"
" Lydia " I said feeling my cheeks go pink with embarrassment.
I caught Jacobs's expression he was smiling.
"Teenagers today eh Bill?" Gramps said gesturing towards me.
"You look so grown up Ness " Billy said looking up at me from the wheelchair. I gave him a little smile and a kiss on the cheek.
Unfortunately Billy suffered a great deal due his diabetes which made him wheelchair bound.
"All girls wear make-up Gramps" I said with my hands on my hips.
"You don't need It though love" he answered.
My cheeks were getting redder I could feel it.
"I do need it, my face is a mess and can we just change the subject"
"You're beauitful" I heard a voice whisper; it was Jacob who had a matching pink tinge to his cheeks.
I let out a little giggle as everyone's gaze fell on him.
"Right fish pie" Gramps said interrupting the silence and saving Jacob from going any redder.
Gramps served the fish pie up and I took a seat next to Jacob.
Looking down at the enormous pie, the fishy smell whiffed up my nose making it tingle.
I cut it up into little pieces then took a deep sigh as I shoveled abit in making sure there was more potato on the fork then actual fish.
"mmmm" I said joining in with everyone's yummy noises.
Jacob let out a little laugh "Don't forget to save Ness some for lunch tomorrow, she seems to be enjoying in"
"Jacob" I hissed underneath my breath giving him a playful punch.
I looked over at Billy's expression I didn't want him to feel bad. But instead of upset he gave me wink
When everyone had finished, Jacob and I stayed in the kitchen and helped wash up, while the others watched the game.
"You wash and I'll dry" I said cheekily
"Excuse me I'm the guest" he said smiling.
"Oh alright you dry" I said flinging the tea-towel at him.
As I washed up, Jacob stood quite close taking each bit of wet crockery off me and then drying it and attempting to find its place.
We chatted and laughed as if we were best friends.
As I handing him the last cup, I didn't realize how much water was in before it covered him.
"Oi don't drown me Ness " he said.
"Sorry" I said playfully splashing at him "ooops"
"That's it" he said as he pulled me close attempting to cover me in bubbles.
"Jacob…." I said trying to get away.
Before we knew it the bubbles had disappeared and he was holding me in a romantic embrace gently kissing me. The kisses were soft but passionate as he stroked my back and pulled me closer to him.
"Urh urm" a voice broke the perfect moment.
In shock I flew out Jacobs arms and looked over at the person it was Billy who had a smile on his face.
"Oh hi Pops" Jacobs said going that lovely shade of scarlet again.
Billy didn't answer instead he gave us both that cheeky wink he had did before at the dinner table.
As he disappeared back into the room, there were silence and then laughter as we couldn't contain it anymore.
"OMG that was so funny, do you think he well tell Gramps?" I said laughing
"I shouldn't think so, I better leg it now before your Grandad breaks my legs" he said chuckling.
Our laughter was interrupted by the phone ringing.
"I'll get it" Gramps shouted.
A few moments later, we were summoned to the living room.
"Gramps what is it?" I said entered and taking a seat next to Lydia .
"That was Ian on the phone; I have some bad news Ness …." Looking at the expression on his face I knew it wasn't good.
"….Its Adam he's been released. They found him innocent Ness "