Chapter 4 – Hiding the Pain
Comments from the author: None for now… Just to say that here's the fourth chapter.
When the three arrived at Jake's house, Jake told Trixie and Spud that he'll take care of himself. He thanked the two and went inside his house, holding his skateboard.
"Hey Jake. You're just in time. Dinner is ready." His mom greeted. Jake went to the kitchen and sat on a chair, sighing. "So what happened today?" his mom asked. "Well…" Jake started to say.
FLASHBACK"Whoa!" he cried. He then landed on the ground, groaning. Jake struggled to get up, but fell back to the ground. 'Oh no! My ankle's broken.' He said. Jake was in so much pain.
"Ha, I guess that makes me the winner." Brad said. "I guess that means that I get to keep the half pipe to myself and my friends." He said. Jake still struggled to get up.
"You're a cheater, Brad! You tripped me off and now my ankle is broken!" Jake said. He frowned at him, still trying to get up. Trixie and Spud helped him up, away from the half pipe. Brad just snickered and he went on skateboarding with his friends.
END FLASHBACK"Nothing much." Jake continued, moving his food around with his fork. "Alright." His mom said. Haley suspected something bad happened to Jake, but what? She thought. Haley shrugged and went back to eating.
After dinner, Jake was limping up the stairs. Fortunately, nobody saw. When Jake arrived at his room, he immediately went for his bed. While limping to his bed, he tripped.
Jake struggled to get up. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. "Jake, are you alright?" His mom asked, concerned. His mom opened the door. By that time, Jake was just in his bed.
"Yeah mom. I'm fine. I just tripped." Jake replied. "Are you sure you're okay?" Jake's mom asked. "Yes mom." Jake said. "Okay. You just get ready for bed. School's tomorrow, remember?" His mom asked. "Yeah, I'll get going." Jake said, getting up.
'Ouch.' He thought. His mom left the room and Jake went to getting ready.
After getting ready, Jake went to bed and fell asleep instantly.