Beep... Beep... Beep...
Jade moaned and lifted her head off her pillow, her alarm clock was beeping like crazy. She threw her hand on top of it and pushed the button, making it stop it's infernal noise. Jade cuddled up more into her bed sheets and looked out the window. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day outside but she felt completely miserable.
She just couldn't understand it. Everything had been going just fine yesterday. She talked and laughed with her friends and had a wonderful day with Roy. Then she discovered the drugs in Roy's pocket. Jade wasn't stupid, she knew it was drugs, what kind she didn't know. When she first began high school the teachers and guest speakers had dumped tons of pamphlet's on all the students, warning them not to do drugs and alcohol.
Jade looked at her clock. It read 10:23 a.m. She hadn't realized that she slept in. With a groan she threw her bed sheets off and sat up in bed. Maybe some food will help calm her down. Jade walked downstairs and saw her mom in the kitchen.
"Jade, you're up. I made breakfast though it's kind of cold now."
Jade noticed the small stack of pancakes on the kitchen table. Jade shrugged her shoulders. She didn't care that her food was cold, that was the least of her worries. Jade's mom went over to the table and picked up her bag, she then leaned in and gave her daughter a small kiss on top of her head.
"I'm glad to have you back home, Jade," she said, walking towards the door. "Remember to lock up before you leave."
"I will!" Jade yelled before she heard the door close.
Jade picked at her food before finally taking a bite. She wasn't so hungry any more, but not because of the cold food. Her thoughts refused to let her have some peace of mind. All she could think about was Roy and those drugs in his pocket. Jade sighed and pushed the plate pancakes away. She thought she knew Roy. Her Roy would never do something like that.
"Maybe..." Jade whispered to herself, deep in thought.
Maybe he wasn't doing drugs. Just because there was drugs in his pocket didn't exactly mean he was doing them or that they were even his. Jade bit her lip, although that sounded like a possibility the chances of that being true was less then likely. If it wasn't his then why did he have them in his pocket. And if he wasn't doing them then why would he have them. She shook her head.
"None of this makes sense."
She was startled when she heard the phone ringing. Jade wasn't in the mood for talking right now but it could be important so she decided to pick it up.
"Hello?"
"Jade, sweety. I'm in my car. Do you want me to come pick you up?"
Crap, it was Roy. He was the last person she wanted to talk to.
"Um... you know, I don't think that's such a good idea."
"Why not? I was hoping we could spend some time together before you went over to that sleep over thing."
"I'm sorry but...," Jade paused to think of a good excuse. "But my mom wants some mother, daughter time. She really missed me while I was away."
"Doesn't your mom work today?"
Double crap.
"Uh... technically she does but she took the day off."
"Oh... so I guess I'll talk with you later."
"Yeah, the sounds good," Jade said quickly, wanting nothing more then to just end the conversation. "Well, would you look at the time. I gotta go, my mom is calling."
"Alright. I love you."
Jade felt a pain in her heart once he said those words. That was her Roy. And if that was her Roy then that meant he was the one with the drugs in his pocket. "I love you too."
They said their goodbyes and Jade hung up the phone. She leaned against the wall and slide down to a sitting position on the floor. One question was on her mind; What happened to her boyfriend?
---
Night time finally came and the sleep over began. The small group of friends had Kori's entire house to themselves. Kori's parents were still away on business and Komi was spending the night at Donna's house. The girls were getting ready in their pajamas and were setting up the living room. The floor had been cleared to make room for all of them and they were bringing in all the goodies, aka: junk food.
The door bell rang and Kori jumped up from her position in the living room to go answer the door. Outside was the pizza guy, a teenage boy to be exact. Hearts flew in his eyes as he stared at the beauty before him. Seeing Kori in a purple tank top, yellow shorts and fuzzy white slippers was the cherry on top of the boy's day.
"Hey guys, pizza's here!" called out Kori as she took the pizza boxes from the boy and handed them to Toni who was smirking at the scene.
Kori reached inside her coat which was hanging on the coat rack by the door and took out her wallet.
"How much do I owe you?"
The boy shook his head and focused on his job. "Uh... $32.50."
Kori pulled out two twenty dollar bills. "Keep the change."
"Thanks..." the boy said, still with a dreamy expression on his face.
"You're welcome." Kori smiled at the boy and closed the door.
Toni burst into laughter. "Bloody hell, he was drooling over you!"
"He was not." Kori said as she took half the pizza boxes.
"Take away the pizza uniform and you may just have a hot guy," Toni said with a smirk. "You sure you don't wanna go and get his number?"
"Trust me when I say I'm not interested."
Toni and Kori walked into the living room to find Karen and Raven with a stack of movies in front of them.
"You guys pick a movie yet?" Kori asked, setting down the pizza on the small table which was moved to the side and tucking her hair behind her ears.
"No," said Karen, glancing over at her friends. "We can't decide."
"I refuse to watch the Titanic." Raven said dryly.
"It's a good movie." Karen hissed.
"Where did Jenn and Jade go?" asked Toni as she took a spot on the floor.
"Their in the kitchen getting the soda." answered Raven.
Inside the kitchen Jade and Jenn were indeed getting the soda as well as a few more snacks. Once everything was out and on top of the table Jenn picked up a handful of the supplies and was ready to go back in the living room but Jade stopped her.
"Jenn, can I ask you something?" Jade asked before she could leave.
Jenn stopped and put the things back on top of the table. "Sure. What is it?"
"When I was away, how was Roy?"
"Roy," asked Jenn. Jade nodded. "Well, for awhile he was really depressed."
Jade instantly felt guilty.
"But things got better once we went back to school. Although he did flip out on Wally."
"He did?" Jade asked, shocked.
"Don't worry, they worked things out and not that you're here things will hopefully go back to normal."
Jenn picked up the stuff and walked out the kitchen. Jade however stood inside, deep in thought. The evidence was starting to pile up and even though she didn't want to believe it, there was a good chance Roy was doing drugs.
"Jade, hurry up!" called Karen.
Jade pulled herself away from her thoughts. She would enjoy herself now and when the time was right she would confront Roy.
Jade picked up the rest on the supplies. "Coming!"
---
After watching a couple of movies the girls settled down in the living room for a little girl talk and relaxation. Jade had learned all the stories by know. She knew all about the field trip and how Alain and Wally dressed up as girls. They also told her about Dick's New Years Eve party. Then there was the story about Kori's first cheerleading game.
"Kori, did you give any thought to the question I asked you yesterday?" Jade asked as she grabbed the bag of gummy bears.
"Oh... to be honest, no." Kori said as she dug her spoon into her ice cream.
"What question would that be?" Toni asked as she closed up her red nail polish.
"I want Kori to be apart of the cheerleading team," Jade said. "As an official member."
"That's great," said Jenn happily. "What do you say, Kori?"
Kori bit her lip. "I don't know..."
"Wait a second, Kori," cut in Karen. "This would be perfect for you and the... you know what."
Raven looked up from her book. "Karen's right, Kori. What better way to get his attention and piss her off. If you join the team it can be a real opportunity."
"Hold up," Toni cut in, glancing at the three girls. "What are you talking about?"
Karen, Kori and Raven looked up, suddenly remembering that there was other people in the room.
"It's nothing." Raven said dryly.
"Oh no you don't," Jenn said, pointing at them. "You guys are hiding something. Why else would you be speaking in code."
All the girls raised a brow at Jenn.
"Sorry, Wally is rubbing off on me."
"Can't we just drop this?" Karen asked.
Toni, Jade and Jenn held their ground, by the look on their faces they weren't going to let this go. Raven and Karen looked at Kori. Kori sighed. Time to the story.
"During Dick's New Years Eve party we... kissed."
There was a startled gasp and a delightful squeal.
"I know you two liked each other!"
"This is great."
"Congratulations, Kori."
"Hold your thanks," muttered Raven. "This is when the happily ever after burst into flames."
Kori continued. "Me and Dick had made plans to meet each other and when I went to do see him... he was kissing Kitten."
"Asshole!"
"How could he do that?!"
"Next time I see him I'll rip his head off."
"Guys." Karen gestured for them to be quite.
"I tried to get over Dick by going on a date with Xavier."
"Shut up." Raven said quickly before the others could open their mouths.
Kori was beginning to feel uncomfortable and decided to end the story quick. "Long story short, I'm in love with Dick and he's with Kitten. and now I have to do what ever it takes to win him back."
"AWW!" Jenn, Jade and Toni said in union.
"It's like a soap opera." Jade said.
"That's what I said." Karen said, smiling proudly.
That wasn't the reaction Kori was suspecting but hey, you take what you can get.
The stories continued and the sleep over was a complete success. Some secrets were spilled and there was some embarrassing moments thanks to truth or dare. It got later and later as the night progressed and the girls eventually fell asleep in the living room, their sleeping bags covering the floor. Every one seemed to be asleep, every one but Kori. She as tired but she couldn't sleep. Her mind was confused as she stared up at the ceiling. She turned over and reached a hand out to Raven, gently shaking her.
"Raven? Raven?" Kori made sure her voice was at a whisper.
Raven pulled at her pillow tighter. "Not now Gar..."
Kori blinked and giggled softly, wondering just what kind of dream her friend was having.
She shook Raven again. "Raven? Wake up please."
Raven's eyes blinked open and she rubbed her eyes. "What is it, Kori? I was having a good dream."
Kori held down a giggle. "What about?"
"Well, everyone was there and I... uh... kind of ruled the school," Raven turned red. "And Gar was my servant."
It took every ounce of Kori's strength to not laugh out load.
Raven cleared her throat. "So, um... why did you wake me up? I'm assuming it wasn't to talk about my dream."
"I'm having second thoughts," Kori whispered. "About this whole thing."
Raven raised a brow. "What do you mean?"
"Maybe I shouldn't be doing this. Maybe Dick is better off with Kitten. He seems happy with her, who am I to ruin that for him."
Raven suppressed a sigh. "Kori, I will support you with what ever decision you make but could you really live with yourself if you just let him go like that. If you love him like you say you do then prove it and fight for him."
Kori nodded and turned around so she was resting on her back. She clutched on to the star pendent Dick had given her.
---
It was Saturday and Jade was home alone. Her mother was at work. The house was quiet and the living room clock seemed to get louder and louder with each passing second. Jade gulped knowing that Roy would be here any minute. He had called and told her to get dressed so they could go out together. Jade looked at the clock, it was almost six.
She ran her fingers through her hair and noticed that her knees was shaking. Jade was beyond nervous. When she came home this morning she had a lot of time to think about the situation between her and Roy. She decided she had to confront him, there was no other choice. Jade cared about Roy more then anything and she had to know the truth.
The door bell rang and Jade looked up. It was the moment of truth. She stood up from the sofa and brushed off the imaginary lint from her jeans. When she opened the front door Roy was on the other side.
"There's my girl," Roy said with a wide smile as he leaned in for a kiss. Jade turned her head and his lips landed on her cheek. Roy pulled away and shrugged off her sudden action. "You ready to go? The movie is gonna start soon."
"Roy, we need to talk," Jade said softly but firm. "Come inside."
Roy grinned at her. "Oh, you made plans for us. Jade, you naughty girl."
He looked at her, expecting to see a smile on her face or a laugh escape her lips due to his joke but she just closed the door and went inside the living room. He followed her, something in his gut told him that something was wrong with her. Jade was never this quite unless there was something bothering her.
"Jade, what's wrong?" Roy asked, stepping closer to her and opening his arms to invite her in a hug.
Jade stepped away from him and rose a brow.
"I'm sorry, I just..." Jade took a deep breath, calming her nerves.
"Whatever it is, you can tell me." Roy said softly.
Jade bit her lip and looked up at him. "Do you remember when we were first going out and how we used to say that we would always be honest with each other?"
Roy nodded.
"I'm about to ask you something... and I need you to be completely honest with me."
Roy nodded again. "Come on, Jade, what is it?"
There was a silence before Jade spoke again.
"Are you doing drugs?"
Roy's eyes widened as he looked at her. His blue eyes clashed with her green one's. He looked away and swallowed the lump in his throat.
"It's true, isn't it? You're doing drugs." Jade's voice was beginning to crack with hurt and disappointment.
Roy turned his back to her. He couldn't lie to her, it was one of his weaknesses in their relationship. "Who told you?"
Jade crossed her arms. "No one. I found the drugs in your pocket, that's how I found out."
Roy leaned against the wall, cursing himself. He was having so much fun with Jade he had forgotten all about the drugs in his jacket. It was his own fault that she found out.
Jade sat down on the sofa. A part of her was clinging to the hope that maybe, just maybe, it wasn't true. She had hoped that Roy wasn't doing drugs, that it was all just a misunderstanding. But it wasn't a misunderstanding. It was true, Roy was doing drugs.
Jade looked at him. "Do you have any idea how dangerous drugs are, Roy?"
"I know." Roy muttered.
"Then why?"
"Why what?"
"Why are you doing drugs?!"
He looked at her, surprised at her outburst. He looked away. "You don't understand."
"I don't understand because you're not telling me." Jade said as she stood up from the couch, stepping a little bit closer to him.
"...I was depressed."
"You were depressed," Jade said quietly with a hint of anger in her voice. "You were depressed so you turned to drugs? You could have gone to your friends, talked to some one, talk to me... but you choose to deal with your problems by taking drugs. Do you have any idea how stupid that is!"
"You're not one to judge," Roy snapped, glaring at her. "Part of this is your fault."
Jade looked at him, her mouth agape. Anger flashed in her eyes and she pointed a finger at him, stepping closer. "Don't you dare. Don't you dare try to put the blame on me!"
"Well if you would have never left then maybe things would be different!"
"That is not fair. I was visiting my father! You knew how important that was to me," Jade shouted. "I was willing to stay, you were the one who told me to go."
"Yeah, I told you to go," Roy said bitterly. "And while you were having the time of your life I was completely miserable."
Hurt splashed across Jade's face and she turned her back to him. Roy sighed and walked up to her, placing his hands on her shoulders and rubbing her arms.
"I'm sorry... It's just," he paused. "You're making this into something big when it doesn't have to be."
Jade didn't respond.
"Listen, I've been doing... heroin. But's it not a big deal."
Jade wiggled her arms free from his grasp and turned to look at him. "It is a big deal, Roy."
Roy shook his head and walked away. Jade heard his footsteps and saw that he was heading for the door. She followed him.
"Where are you going?"
Roy opened the door and walked out. "I can't deal with this right now."
"Roy. Roy!"
Her calls went unheard as he opened the door to his car and got in. He started up the car and drove away. Jade watched his car drive away until it was no longer in sight. She went back inside and closed the door, leaning against it. The tears fell from her eyes.
---
Amy sat at the bar in the club Linger. Today she wore black dress pants with a matching black vest. She had on a white collar shirt with black boots. Her hair was in a pony tail and she twirled the olive in her drink, a bored expression on her face. Some one took the seat next to her.
"I never thought I'd see the day when you, of all people, became bored."
A smirk played on Amy's lips as she looked to her left. "Where's your crew of idiots?"
"I let them have a day off."
"Is that wise, Xavier?" Amy asked in concern.
"You sound worried."
Amy huffed and took a sip of her drink. "How's business?"
"Good."
"Is that all you're gonna tell me?"
"Yup."
They sat in silence.
"How have you been, Amy?" Xavier asked, as he spared a glance at her.
"I've been good," Amy said as she pushed her empty glass away. "Who's Kori?"
Xavier rose a brow. "How'd you find out about her?"
"I asked around, found out a few things. I heard she's a girl you're friends with," Amy smirked. "So, is she a friend or is she more?"
"Just a friend."
"Sounds like more."
"She doesn't want more."
"But you do."
Xavier looked at her and she laughed at him.
"I know these things. Now tell, what's she like?"
Xavier blushed a little but quickly composed himself. "She's... nice."
"Good girl, huh," Amy said with a serious voice and Xavier knew he was in for it. "What's wrong with you?"
Xavier grumbled. "Nothing, just drop it."
"No, I will not drop it," Amy took his chin and turned his face to her. "Xavier, you're the good guy trapped in the bad world. you can't let some good girl in your life."
"My life is none of your business."
Amy glared at him. "You an me have seen all the dangers, we live in this world where you have to watch your back constantly. this Kori girl may be your friend now but what will happen when she learns of your true lifestyle? Do you really think she'll still be your friend then?"
Xavier said nothing and Amy sighed.
"I hear you're leaving town soon."
Amy nodded.
"Were you gonna tell me this time."
"What, and ruin the surprise," Amy joked. Xavier reached inside his jacket and pulled out an envelope. He handed it to Amy. She took it and rose a brow. "What's this?"
"Open it."
Amy did as she was told and opened it. She frowned. "I don't want your money."
"Don't argue with me," Xavier said sternly. "When you get home I'll send you more."
"Why?"
"I take care of those close to me."
"Even Kori?"
Xavier didn't answer. Amy laughed and pulled out a cigarette. She lit it up and took a puff.
"That stuff is gonna kill you."
"Most fun things in life will."
Xavier held his ground and Amy groaned. She pulled a near by ash tray on the table to her and put the cigarette out.
Amy turned to him. "Happy?"
"Very."
Amy stuck her tongue out and Xavier rolled his eyes at her child like behavior. That's when Xavier spotted Roy enter the club.
"Shit."
"What is it?" Amy asked in concern.
"Harper. He's a friend of Kori's. He can't see me here. Think you can distract him."
Amy nodded and slipped out of her seat. She walked up to Roy and tapped him on the shoulder.
"Hey handsome," Amy said with a smile. "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your girlfriend."
Roy turned to face her. Amy grimaced at the look on his face.
"What happened?"
"Me and Jade got in a fight."
"C'mon. Tell me all about it." Amy said as she pushed him towards the red couches. She looked back at Xavier and winked. Xavier nodded and slipped out the door.
Amy and Roy sat on the couch and he buried his head in his hands. Amy waited until he was ready to talk.
"Jade found heroin in my pocket."
Amy winced. "I take it she wasn't happy."
Roy nodded his head. "She just doesn't understand. Sometimes I think you're the only one who understands me."
"Honey, I don't even understand myself half the time. But...," Amy pulled out a needle from her bag. "Wanna take your mind off it?"
---
Jade sat on her bed, her hands folded in front of her. Once she had stopped crying she had managed to walk herself back to her bedroom. She couldn't believe the events that transpired between her and Roy. They never fought, not like that. When they first got together they were like the dream couple. It was always romance and happiness between them. She didn't realize that when they became sophomores that things would change like this. Maybe it was time to just move on.
"No."
She shook those thoughts away. If Kori could fight for Dick then she could fight Roy. He was special to her and she still loved him. Jade took out her cell phone and dialed Roy's cell phone number. She had to talk to him. There was a click on the other line.
"Hello?"
Jade blinked. "Roy?"
"Sorry, this isn't Roy. Who may I ask is calling?"
Jade narrowed her eyes. "I'm Jade, his girlfriend. Where's Roy?"
"Oh, you're the famous Jade."
"Who is this?!"
"A friend of Roy's."
Jade growled. "Put Roy on the phone. Now!"
"Those aren't the magic words... and besides, Roy's a little tired right now. He always gets tired after one of our sessions."
"I don't know who the fuck you are but you better pray that I don't find you because if I do I'll make you regret the day you ever pissed me off. Now tell me where Roy is!"
"Don't worry about a thing, I'll make sure to take good care of boyfriend." There was a click as the person on the other line hung up the phone. On the other side Amy smirked and reclaimed her seat by the sleeping Roy.
Jade blinked. She gripped her phone and threw it at the wall. "Stupid bitch!"
The phone collided with the wall and Jade ran her fingers through her hair. She sat on her bed and blinked back tears.
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