Love Ridden
Chapter Five
Burning Up
Emma sat on the floor in front of her locker. It was now Wednesday. Jay had dropped her off at her house on Sunday. They haven't really talked since. When Emma arrived at school on Monday, she saw Jay in the office, with a woman. She figured it was his mother. She later found out that Jay was let back in to Degrassi. His mother had big connections or something.
It was lunch time, but Emma didn't feel like eating with everyone else. She also didn't want to run into Jay. She felt like he was avoiding her and she hated it. She decided that she would avoid him right back. Although, it was hard for her. Every time she saw him it felt like her world was melting around her and the only thing staying in place, was Jay. She would try to look away. He would feel her gaze on him and they would lock eyes. Then, she would walk away.
They both weren't sure what as going on. Jay only kept away because he wasn't sure how she felt about them talking and hanging out in public. He thought if they were seen together by the wrong person, her reputation would crumple again. He didn't want that. He didn't want to see her sad. But, avoiding her wasn't helping much, either.
Jay was walking down a hallway and spotted her. She was leaning against her locker, on the floor, eating her lunch. Jay had to talk to her. He made sure no one was around and walked up to her. Without saying anything, he slid down the locked next to the one she was leaning on, and sat beside her. She picked up the other half of her sandwich and handed it to him. He accepted once he noticed it was just peanut butter and jelly. They ate quietly for a few minutes. Then they both stood up. Emma opened her locker and through her lunch bag in. She closed it and faced Jay.
"Why have you been avoiding me, Jay?" She asked, in a shaky voice.
Jay sighed, "I wasn't sure if you wanted to have a public friendship. I didn't want people to talk."
Emma laughed, "I don't care! You know that!"
Jay put his hands on her waist and pulled her towards him. She wrapped her arms around his shoulder. He gently pushed her against her locker and kissed her. They were so into it, they didn't here the lunch bell ring.
They both stopped when they heard a voice behind them, "Well, looks like we have a new couple at Degrassi."
Emma looked over Jay's shoulder, "Amy."
Jay turned around, "Jealous?"
Amy laughed, "Hardly."
Alex walked over to them, "Look, a reunion."
Emma tried not to laugh, "Hi Alex."
Alex smiled at Emma, "Still taking my advise."
Emma sighed, "In a way."
Alex nodded, "Good." Alex turned her attention to Amy, "Leave them alone, Amy. Or I'll have to punch you in the face, again."
Amy took a step back, "Whatever, Alex. Jay, give me a call when you're through with Nature Freak."
Jay laughed, "Not a chance in hell. I saw what happened when I cheated on my last girlfriend. I won't do that again."
Amy walked away and Alex looked at Jay, "Finally learning from your mistakes?"
"Kinda."
"Don't hurt her. I'm not saying that because me and her are friends or anything, I just don't want another girl to have to deal with your cheating."
"Alex, it was a mistake. I'm sorry."
"I know. I'm just saying, don't let it happen again." Alex walked away.
Emma laughed and grabbed Jay's hand. They began to walk down the hall to their next class, which they had together, "She seems nicer this year. Don't you think?"
Jay shrugged, "I guess."
After School
Emma stood on the front steps of DCS. She was waiting for Jay. He was staying after to talk to Mr. Ehl. She figured everyone had left, but then Manny walked up to her.
"Hey, Emma."
"Hi, Manny."
"Just wanted to let you know I talked to Snake and Spike, I'm coming back to your house. Things with my dad, just didn't work out."
Emma rolled her eyes, "Fine. But, I'll get the extra bed from the attic."
"Ok. So, you and Jay, official now?"
"Pretty much."
"Well, I gotta go. I have to go back to my parent's house and get the rest of my stuff. See you later."
"Bye."
A few minutes later, Jay walked out, "Hey, Em."
Emma hugged him, "Hey."
"Need a ride?"
"Sure."
In Jay's car outside Emma's house
"So, Em..."
Emma laughed, "So, Hogart..."
Shay shook his head, laughing, "You're a weird one."
Emma smiled, "I know."
"So, I was thinking we could, go to the movies on Friday...And I mean actually go to the movies."
"Of course."
"I don't want you to think I'm playing games, but I don't think we should make anything official yet. I think we should see how things go."
Emma nodded, "I agree, but no more avoiding me."
"I can live with that."
"Good. So, see you at school tomorrow?"
"I can pick you up, you know."
Emma rolled her eyes, "Then you would have to give Manny a ride because she's staying with me."
Jay made a weird face, "Good luck to you. But, if giving her a ride, means I can give you a ride, I can deal."
"Good. Call me later?"
"I guess so."
Emma hit him on the arm, "I mean it. I think my parents are going out tonight. So, you could come over. Watch some cheesy horror movie. Eat some popcorn. Make out."
Jay laughed, "Alright. Then you call me and let me know."
Emma sighed, "Fine. But the guy is suppose to call the girl first."
Emma gave Jay a quick kiss on the cheek and got out of the car. She didn't hear Jay drive off until she was already in her house. Emma smiled to herself, 'How sweet! He didn't leave until I was safe inside!'
Every time that you're walking by
I feel the vibe inside
There's something about the way you are that's giving me butterflies
Maybe the planets have aligned
Maybe it's all in my mind
So let me just introduce myself before I get too shy
I've seen you in my dreams at night to you I fantasize
You caught my eye, you're just so fine
You caught my eye, you're just so fine
I'm burning
Up for you
I'm burning
Up for you
I see diamonds in the sky
Touch my hand and I can fly
All this is a mystery
So come on and dance with me
I can't believe it's 4 a.m.
Where did the time go
I could sit here for days just hanging with you alone
We got an instant history
Some supernatural chemistry
Can't you feel it, feel it ,oh
But I'm giving you my number now before this goes too far
It's getting really hot in here
And soon it will be hard to say goodnight
The times not right so say goodnightBefore I die
You make me feel
Like fire
Is this love or just desire
You make me feel
Like fire
Is this love or just desire
Song: Burning Up
Song owned by: Ashlee Simpson