A/N- I would just like to make a small note saying that I appreciate all
the reviews and e-mails I have been getting. They mean a lot to me. On
another note, Lizzie Speaks What? Is currently on writer's block because
the story is almost ending and I want to make the last few chapters really
good and original.
I am noticing a pattern of same names in both stories. Yikes. Jeremy . . .Lucy . . .and the Anna/Ana thing. Well, that is highly coincidental and I happen to like those names. Also, I don't remember ever really saying what grade Ana is in, so she is now officially in 8th grade. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I do not own anything.
Chapter Twelve
Jeremy looked at Lucy with shook. Was this girl kidding? Not only was this the kind of girl he hated, but also she and his God-sister were total enemies. She also obviously had no idea who Olivia was because Jeremy and Olivia didn't look that much alike. Now, for the answer.
"I would totally like to dance with you," Jeremy started. A slow dance started. He had to think really fast, "Except, I already promised Ana I would dance with her."
Lucy looked at Ana who was trying to hide her shock. Lucy smiled fakely. "Well, maybe you could save a dance with me later." Lucy left and her group followed.
"Thanks," Ana said. "I owe you one."
Jeremy stood up. "How about a dance?"
Ana blushed. "You don't have to."
"Nonsense. How will it look if we don't dance now?"
Ana glanced over at Lucy who gave Ana a death stare. "You have a point." Ana stood up and took Jeremy's hands as they lead her to the dance floor.
Jeremy was not a dancer. The few dances he went to, he danced only when forced to dance. He did seem to make an effort with Ana, though, as they danced to "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You," by Elvis Presley. Ana noticed that Jeremy didn't usually dance, he seemed to be very clumsy, and so she laughed lightly.
"When is the last time you danced?" Ana asked.
Jeremy looked up and around as if to be funny. "A year ago, maybe. Why? Am I not an incredible dancer?" Jeremy laughed as he stepped on her toes.
Ana laughed, "Yeah, you are an excellent dancer. OW!" Jeremy once again stepped on her toes. Ana looked over at Lucy, who was dancing with her date and looked very unhappy. Ana stared unhappily.
Jeremy noticed Ana's look. "So what is the deal with you and Lucy?"
Ana looked at Jeremy, surprised at the question. "Oh, you know, Lucy, Quinn, Hillary, and I used to be best friends. Especially Lucy and I. I guess something happened between sixth and seventh grades, because after that summer, she decided she was too good for all of us, and she made friends with other, more popular people. Also, I feel sorry for Darrin, that guy she is dancing with. He is a new student who moved from Oklahoma, and he has no idea who he is dealing with. If they start dating, it is the end of civilization as we know it," Ana replied.
The look on Ana's face gave it away. "So in other words, you have a crush on him," Jeremy assumed aloud.
"A crush?" Ana said as a tear streamed down her face. "Hardly! I don't even know him." The tears got worse. Jeremy sat her down at the nearest table and tried to talk to her.
"I really don't know why I am crying. I mean, being a peer leader, I was assigned Darrin to show around the school. He seemed like a really nice person and we really hit it off when I first met him, and then he actually started school. Our schedules are totally different, and he totally turned on me. He started football and was considered the new heartthrob. I mean, no, I didn't like him, but I did consider him a friend, and when I said him to him in the hall, he acted as if he never met me."
It sounded as if Jeremy struck a nerve of Ana's. "He is being a jerk, you know."
"Yeah, and he is totally falling into the wrong crowds. He told me things of his past that would shock most people, and now he is trying to hide his inner self by dating Lucy. I will admit he is cute, but he is obviously not being truthful. I feel trapped and pressured at the same time to tell someone or ask about it, but at the same time, I feel it would be wrong," Ana explained as she sniffed. She seemed to feel better talking it out.
"Well, I am no psychologist, and maybe it is not your place to tell me, but what is so special about his past?"
"Its not his past, but it is also his present and future. I don't know if I should tell you this, but perhaps you can help me. He mentioned to me that he was involved in a relationship back in Oklahoma," Ana started.
"Well, what is so special about this relationship?" Jeremy asked, not understanding what was going on.
"The relationship was with a guy. Darrin told me he is gay," Ana whispered. She felt a lot better now she told someone, and Jeremy could tell.
"Well, you are right, if what you say is true. He is being untruthful, but in the end he is only hurting himself by trying to date people that aren't his type. But, this is his problem, and he is young, maybe he is just confused about his sexuality right now. I do agree that he is lying, but he is also in a new situation, and unfortunately people judge, and perhaps he is feeling pressure himself. Being a minority is tough sometimes, and perhaps his parents and family don't approve. For now, I wouldn't do or say anything, because when he finds out who he is for good, he will know what to do. Does that make any sense?" Jeremy asked, not believing what he just said. Jeremy did have experience with this sort of topic. Some of his friends were gay at Kincaid, and going through the same thing.
"You know, I have never told anyone about this, not even my mom, and I tell her everything. I have just tried to analyze this in my head, but everything I thought was out of anger that he wasn't being truthful, and now that you say it with those words, it makes sense, and you said that very well. Maybe I will try to have sympathy for him rather than have hatred. I am a hypocrite when I say I hate him, because I am judging him for his lying, yet I hate it when people judge in a society. Thank you." Ana said. She looked honestly happy. She wasn't crying, but she wasn't at a normal state yet. "I think I need to be away from all this noise, so if you don't mind, I am going to go to the hall and get some fresh air."
"Okay. If you need anything, I will be sitting somewhere." Jeremy said as Ana got up and disappeared into the crowd. Jeremy got up and moved to another table.
Almost as soon as Ana left, Olivia came up to Jeremy. "Hey," Olivia said.
"I thought we weren't supposed to know each other," Jeremy said.
"I never said that. You are my brother and of course I want everyone to know you. Anyway, I was wondering if I could borrow a dollar," Olivia said.
"Why do you need a dollar?"
"Well, because I am thirsty, but the drinks aren't free."
"Fine," Jeremy said as he dug into his pocket to look for some change.
"So, what is it with you and Ana?" Olivia said casually as she waited.
"What do you mean?" Jeremy asked, still looking for more change.
"Well, I heard this from someone that you were a couple, and I of course denied it, saying my brother doesn't date, but then someone pointed to you dancing, so I thought maybe I don't know you very well after all. So what is the story?" Olivia said.
Jeremy handed her all the change he managed to find. "There is no story. Ana and I danced because some girl was annoying her. It was a favor."
Olivia still seemed doubtful. "If you say so. It is just that people talk, and people think you and Ana are going out, and if you aren't, maybe you need to clarify this with a few people."
Jeremy shook his head in annoyance. "I honestly don't care what people are saying, and I highly doubt Ana cares either. Where do you get this information anyway?"
"Well, as I said, people talk. I heard it from Pepper, who heard it from Jill, who is cousins with Janet, who is a friend of Lucy. I guess Lucy started the thing," Olivia said.
"Lucy? Man, is she a character. Please, Liv, don't turn into her. People like her are the root of all evil," Jeremy responded.
"Yeah, I have heard rumors about her and her friends. She does have a reputation to start rumors, and she always gets what she wants. I definitely do not want to be a target or hers."
"Well, I wouldn't worry about it. No offense, but I don't think she knows who you are. Look," Jeremy's eyes pointed at Lucy, who was looking in this direction, "She definitely has no idea you are my sister. You can tell by the way she is looking at you."
Olivia looked in Lucy's direction, and Lucy quickly looked away. "Yeah, let's keep it that way. I think she likes you, so if she finds out we are related, I might become a target."
"So, where is Michael, anyway?"
"His cousin asked him to dance," Olivia explained. "Are you having fun?"
"Fun? I don't know if I would use that word. It's an experience. I enjoyed Ana's company, but Lucy reminded me why I go to a boarding school."
The conversation between Olivia and Jeremy was going really well. It was one of the few times since he got home that they had a conversation, and he was enjoying her company and she looked like she was enjoying his.
"Yeah, well are you looking forward to the concert tomorrow?" Olivia asked sarcastically.
"Oh, yeah. I live for this type of stuff," Jeremy said sarcastically, then he turned serious, "No, despite the fact that this group isn't my musical style, it will be quality time with you, and the concert should be fun."
"What concert?" A voice from behind asked. Jeremy looked behind him, only to find that Lucy was right there, smiling.
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A/N- I will update ASAP! In the mean time, please review. I am nowhere near finished, but I am already planning on making Olivia's story. If you have any ideas or comments, e-mail me or post it in the review. Thanks!
I am noticing a pattern of same names in both stories. Yikes. Jeremy . . .Lucy . . .and the Anna/Ana thing. Well, that is highly coincidental and I happen to like those names. Also, I don't remember ever really saying what grade Ana is in, so she is now officially in 8th grade. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I do not own anything.
Chapter Twelve
Jeremy looked at Lucy with shook. Was this girl kidding? Not only was this the kind of girl he hated, but also she and his God-sister were total enemies. She also obviously had no idea who Olivia was because Jeremy and Olivia didn't look that much alike. Now, for the answer.
"I would totally like to dance with you," Jeremy started. A slow dance started. He had to think really fast, "Except, I already promised Ana I would dance with her."
Lucy looked at Ana who was trying to hide her shock. Lucy smiled fakely. "Well, maybe you could save a dance with me later." Lucy left and her group followed.
"Thanks," Ana said. "I owe you one."
Jeremy stood up. "How about a dance?"
Ana blushed. "You don't have to."
"Nonsense. How will it look if we don't dance now?"
Ana glanced over at Lucy who gave Ana a death stare. "You have a point." Ana stood up and took Jeremy's hands as they lead her to the dance floor.
Jeremy was not a dancer. The few dances he went to, he danced only when forced to dance. He did seem to make an effort with Ana, though, as they danced to "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You," by Elvis Presley. Ana noticed that Jeremy didn't usually dance, he seemed to be very clumsy, and so she laughed lightly.
"When is the last time you danced?" Ana asked.
Jeremy looked up and around as if to be funny. "A year ago, maybe. Why? Am I not an incredible dancer?" Jeremy laughed as he stepped on her toes.
Ana laughed, "Yeah, you are an excellent dancer. OW!" Jeremy once again stepped on her toes. Ana looked over at Lucy, who was dancing with her date and looked very unhappy. Ana stared unhappily.
Jeremy noticed Ana's look. "So what is the deal with you and Lucy?"
Ana looked at Jeremy, surprised at the question. "Oh, you know, Lucy, Quinn, Hillary, and I used to be best friends. Especially Lucy and I. I guess something happened between sixth and seventh grades, because after that summer, she decided she was too good for all of us, and she made friends with other, more popular people. Also, I feel sorry for Darrin, that guy she is dancing with. He is a new student who moved from Oklahoma, and he has no idea who he is dealing with. If they start dating, it is the end of civilization as we know it," Ana replied.
The look on Ana's face gave it away. "So in other words, you have a crush on him," Jeremy assumed aloud.
"A crush?" Ana said as a tear streamed down her face. "Hardly! I don't even know him." The tears got worse. Jeremy sat her down at the nearest table and tried to talk to her.
"I really don't know why I am crying. I mean, being a peer leader, I was assigned Darrin to show around the school. He seemed like a really nice person and we really hit it off when I first met him, and then he actually started school. Our schedules are totally different, and he totally turned on me. He started football and was considered the new heartthrob. I mean, no, I didn't like him, but I did consider him a friend, and when I said him to him in the hall, he acted as if he never met me."
It sounded as if Jeremy struck a nerve of Ana's. "He is being a jerk, you know."
"Yeah, and he is totally falling into the wrong crowds. He told me things of his past that would shock most people, and now he is trying to hide his inner self by dating Lucy. I will admit he is cute, but he is obviously not being truthful. I feel trapped and pressured at the same time to tell someone or ask about it, but at the same time, I feel it would be wrong," Ana explained as she sniffed. She seemed to feel better talking it out.
"Well, I am no psychologist, and maybe it is not your place to tell me, but what is so special about his past?"
"Its not his past, but it is also his present and future. I don't know if I should tell you this, but perhaps you can help me. He mentioned to me that he was involved in a relationship back in Oklahoma," Ana started.
"Well, what is so special about this relationship?" Jeremy asked, not understanding what was going on.
"The relationship was with a guy. Darrin told me he is gay," Ana whispered. She felt a lot better now she told someone, and Jeremy could tell.
"Well, you are right, if what you say is true. He is being untruthful, but in the end he is only hurting himself by trying to date people that aren't his type. But, this is his problem, and he is young, maybe he is just confused about his sexuality right now. I do agree that he is lying, but he is also in a new situation, and unfortunately people judge, and perhaps he is feeling pressure himself. Being a minority is tough sometimes, and perhaps his parents and family don't approve. For now, I wouldn't do or say anything, because when he finds out who he is for good, he will know what to do. Does that make any sense?" Jeremy asked, not believing what he just said. Jeremy did have experience with this sort of topic. Some of his friends were gay at Kincaid, and going through the same thing.
"You know, I have never told anyone about this, not even my mom, and I tell her everything. I have just tried to analyze this in my head, but everything I thought was out of anger that he wasn't being truthful, and now that you say it with those words, it makes sense, and you said that very well. Maybe I will try to have sympathy for him rather than have hatred. I am a hypocrite when I say I hate him, because I am judging him for his lying, yet I hate it when people judge in a society. Thank you." Ana said. She looked honestly happy. She wasn't crying, but she wasn't at a normal state yet. "I think I need to be away from all this noise, so if you don't mind, I am going to go to the hall and get some fresh air."
"Okay. If you need anything, I will be sitting somewhere." Jeremy said as Ana got up and disappeared into the crowd. Jeremy got up and moved to another table.
Almost as soon as Ana left, Olivia came up to Jeremy. "Hey," Olivia said.
"I thought we weren't supposed to know each other," Jeremy said.
"I never said that. You are my brother and of course I want everyone to know you. Anyway, I was wondering if I could borrow a dollar," Olivia said.
"Why do you need a dollar?"
"Well, because I am thirsty, but the drinks aren't free."
"Fine," Jeremy said as he dug into his pocket to look for some change.
"So, what is it with you and Ana?" Olivia said casually as she waited.
"What do you mean?" Jeremy asked, still looking for more change.
"Well, I heard this from someone that you were a couple, and I of course denied it, saying my brother doesn't date, but then someone pointed to you dancing, so I thought maybe I don't know you very well after all. So what is the story?" Olivia said.
Jeremy handed her all the change he managed to find. "There is no story. Ana and I danced because some girl was annoying her. It was a favor."
Olivia still seemed doubtful. "If you say so. It is just that people talk, and people think you and Ana are going out, and if you aren't, maybe you need to clarify this with a few people."
Jeremy shook his head in annoyance. "I honestly don't care what people are saying, and I highly doubt Ana cares either. Where do you get this information anyway?"
"Well, as I said, people talk. I heard it from Pepper, who heard it from Jill, who is cousins with Janet, who is a friend of Lucy. I guess Lucy started the thing," Olivia said.
"Lucy? Man, is she a character. Please, Liv, don't turn into her. People like her are the root of all evil," Jeremy responded.
"Yeah, I have heard rumors about her and her friends. She does have a reputation to start rumors, and she always gets what she wants. I definitely do not want to be a target or hers."
"Well, I wouldn't worry about it. No offense, but I don't think she knows who you are. Look," Jeremy's eyes pointed at Lucy, who was looking in this direction, "She definitely has no idea you are my sister. You can tell by the way she is looking at you."
Olivia looked in Lucy's direction, and Lucy quickly looked away. "Yeah, let's keep it that way. I think she likes you, so if she finds out we are related, I might become a target."
"So, where is Michael, anyway?"
"His cousin asked him to dance," Olivia explained. "Are you having fun?"
"Fun? I don't know if I would use that word. It's an experience. I enjoyed Ana's company, but Lucy reminded me why I go to a boarding school."
The conversation between Olivia and Jeremy was going really well. It was one of the few times since he got home that they had a conversation, and he was enjoying her company and she looked like she was enjoying his.
"Yeah, well are you looking forward to the concert tomorrow?" Olivia asked sarcastically.
"Oh, yeah. I live for this type of stuff," Jeremy said sarcastically, then he turned serious, "No, despite the fact that this group isn't my musical style, it will be quality time with you, and the concert should be fun."
"What concert?" A voice from behind asked. Jeremy looked behind him, only to find that Lucy was right there, smiling.
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A/N- I will update ASAP! In the mean time, please review. I am nowhere near finished, but I am already planning on making Olivia's story. If you have any ideas or comments, e-mail me or post it in the review. Thanks!