[ ] -these things, if words are in them, they are NOT Todd's point of view.
CHAPTER 10 (present day) Nathan's Party
I've been back in school for the passed four weeks. Kari had and I had sent letters to each other. Our letters were about missing each other, school, friends, family, funny and other stuff. We even talk on the phone, but not that much because it's long distance.
Joe's in the hospital getting Chemo again. He is getting a little better, and I hope that he will keep getting better, then the cancer would be gone and we all can say, "Joe, you believed. You beat it, buddy!" I hope.
I just want my life to be the same again, without Joe being sick and with Kari here right by my side. I wish when I count to ten I could make everything wonderful again.
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Jay and I are walking to class until Nathan stops us. "Hey, guys."
I say, "Nathan, I do not wanna fight."
"No. I don't want to fight you. Why should I? I just want to ask you if you wanted to come to my friend, Cody's party tonight at 8. Do you?"
"Huh?" Jay and I say.
"Why are you asking us?" I ask.
"Because, Todd, I think you're cool."
"Why?"
Jay jumps in, "Hey, what about me? Am I cool?"
"Yeah, yeah. Whatever, Jake." Nathan says to Jay.
"Jay. It's Jay."
"Oh, whatever!" Nathan says. He turns to me, "Why, you ask? Because you didn't run away when I fought you. You were brave. I never knew you could be that way."
"Oh. Though I don't know if could go to that party."
Nathan comes toward me, "You chicken?"
"No. It's just my parents will not let me." I explain.
"Just sneak out your bedroom window. That's what I do all the time."
"But I will get caught. I know I will."
"If you think that, just tell your parents that you're going to spend the night at your friend, Jake's house."
"It's Jay, not Jake! Why do you think that?" Jay asks Nathan.
"Whatever!" Nathan answers.
"I might go, but you have to let Jay come too?"
Nathan sighs, "Okay. I'll let Jake come."
"Jay. It's Jay. J-A-Y! Jay. How many times do I have to say it? It's Jay I say!"
"Whatever!" Nathan says, and then adds, "Well, I gotta go. And I really hope you guys come?" He's says walking down the hallway.
Jay yells, "It's Jay! Stands for Jason! Not Jake!"
"Whatever!" Nathan yells down the hallway.
"Hey, Jake, I'm going to class. See you." I start to laugh.
"It's Jay, not Jake! You're driving me insane!"
I walk off, going to class. "Whatever!"
I hear Jay yell, "It's Jay I say," over and over again until it fades when I walk into class.
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Around six, it was dinner. My parents and I were all sitting at the table, eating: chicken, green beans, corn, potatoes, and a biscuit. Yum. My favorite. I could have that for dinner everyday, but no. My parents would get tired of it, but I wouldn't. Yum-yum good.
I ask, "Mom, dad, may I spend the night at Jake's?"
They look at me like I was nuts, "Who's Jake?"
I start to laugh. "It's Jay. Someone else was calling him that, so I called him that." I laugh more. "You should heard him say, 'it's Jay I say!'. It was funny!"
They both laugh.
"Now, why you want to spend the night with Jay?" Dad asks.
"He wants me to help him on a History report. Can I?" I lie.
"But it's a school night."
"I know, but the report's due tomorrow." I hate to lie, but I want to.
They have a little talk.
Mom says, "You may, but you have to go to bed early or you'll be tired in the morning, for school."
"I will."
--After dinner, dad ran me over to Jay's, in the car.
He tells me to behave, not misbehave. Then he leaves to go home.
Jay asks his mom, "Mom, can Todd and I go to Mike's to spend the night?" Mike was his cousin.
She thought for a minute, "Well, I guess. Be sure to get rest for school."
"Could we drive the 4-wheeler over there? It's only like 20 blocks."
"Alright. Wear helmets though."
Yes! She totally bought it. Jay is a good liar.
We go outside, put our helmets on, and hop on the 4-wheeler. I was on the back and Jay was driving. When he starts it up, it doesn't make a sound. We take off to Cody's house.
--When we get to Cody's, we park the 4-wheeler in the backyard, then go up to the front door and knock.
Nathan and Cody answer.
Nathan says, "I didn't think you would show."
"Yep, we did show." Jay and I say.
"Come on in and join the party that has no parents." Cody says.
"Cool!" Jay goes inside.
I step inside and I see all the people staring at me.
"Now the party can really began because Todd and Jay is here!" Nathan says to the people, and they cheer.
Someone puts on some loud music and everyone dancing and acting funny. I was thirsty, so I go to the kitchen and see a punch bowl with some punch in it, on the counter. I get a cup that was sitting by it, and pour me some. I taste it. It's good. Who made it? It was so good that after I had my first cup, I get more.
NOT TODD'S POINT OF VIEW-[At about 11:36, Jay's mom wanted to check on Jay, so she dialed Mike's number. Mike answered. Jay's mom told him to get Jay. Mike said that Jay wasn't there. She hung up. "Where could he be?" she thought. She got out the address book and called everyone she'd knew to see if he was there.]
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I was on the table, dancing and singing. I feel dizzy. But how? I didn't have any beer. I jump off the table and say to the people, "There's a car in the kitchen!"
Everyone looks at me, with weird expressions, "Huh?"
"A dog drove it in there!" I say, acting crazy.
"Right! Expect us to believe that!" Someone says.
"Are you having fun, Jay?" I try walk to him.
"Yeah. Are you drunk?"
"No. I don't think so. I didn't have any beer, just punch." I couldn't see and walk straight. I was bumping into people, and tripping over the rug.
"How many cups did you have?"
I fall on the floor, on my face. "Ow! About 25, I guess. How the hell should I know? But it was so good!"
"Todd, I heard someone talking about the punch. They put beer in it."
"So. I see pretty colorful stars on the wall." I say. My head was spinning. "It was still good."
NOT TOOD'S POINT OF VIEW- ["Wonder if he's over Cody's? I doubt it, but it won't hurt to try." Jay's mom thought.]
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"I see Barney and Babybop. Oh, a rubber ducky, a fruit loop, a turd, and honey comb." I do not know what I'm saying.
I see Jay shake his head, "You're retarded when you're drunk!"
"Sweet Tarts? Did you just say that?" I ask, still lying on the floor.
I hear everyone laugh.
"You know, Todd, I never seen you like this. You gotta come to parties more often." Nathan says.
"I will. This is cool!" I say. I hear the phone ring and that gives me a headache. "Someone get that," I say slowly.
"The phone's right beside you, retard!" Jay says and laughs.
"Sweet Tarts! I want some." I say, the pick up the phone upside down and i say, "This is Barney. May I take your order?" I pretend to use Barney's voice.
Person says, "Is Jay there?"
"Hold on. Jake's here." I hand the phone to Jay.
"It's Jay, not Jake!" He says, then answer it, "Hello?"
I hear that person yell through the phone, "Jason Troy, you're in deep trouble! Get back here right now! I mean it too or you'll be in even more trouble if you don't!" I think everyone could hear them.
I see Jay hang up the phone. I looks shocked and scared. He says, "Todd, we have to go!"
"I don't have to go. Why would I go with you?"
"Not to the bathroom, you retard! My house!"
"Sweet Tarts! Please buy me some!" I plead.
I hear everyone laugh.
Jay helps me stand up. I wave bye to the people. "Bye. See you all later! I see dead people!"
Five minutes later, Jay gets me outside and on the back of the 4-wheeler. He puts his helmet on and then mine for me.
I say, "No! I don't want this damn helmet on me! It's stupid!" I throw it and it hits Jay in the head. He says, "Ow!" He puts in back on my head. He hops on the 4-wheeler and takes off fast as a rabbit.
I take off my helmet again. "Retarded helmet! This is for losers!" I throw it out in front of the 4-wheeler. Jay hits it and it makes him lose control.
We're going all over the place until the 4-wheeler goes on two wheels. It flips back and both of us fall off. I land on the ground. I don't know where Jay landed. I can't move. I try to move though, to get out of the way. I'm so scared. I'm hoping that Jay will help me. I hope that he's not hurt. I see the 4-wheeler roll and fall on me. Everything goes black!
TO BE CONTINUED...
Author Note: Grrrr!!! Writer's block on chapter 11! I don't know how to start it. I really have the title chosen, "Two T's (trouble and tears)". If you guys have any ideas, please share them with me. Or email me your ideas at: I will really like if you do. Thanks.