Her point of view
The next day in math class, Ms. Olsen gave an algebra quiz. As she graded it, she noticed that Landon flunked. "What happened to you Mr. Carter? Didn't Jamie tutor you?" Landon's mind started to race. He wanted to lie; he had to get out of it. But he didn't want to hurt Jamie as well. She seems so innocent. Jamie even reminded him about the tutoring. Then the words just slipped out of his mouth "I uhhmm…I didn't see Jamie because I had to buy things for my mother. It wasn't Jamie's fault." Ms. Olsen gave him a discontented look. "Well, you better do something Mr. Carter or failing another math test can have you kicked out of school."
After math class, Landon went straight to the cafeteria to see his friends. "My God I'm so happy to get out of math class! Ms. Olsen's kept an eye on me!" Eric gave a soft punch to Landon "So, did you meet Jamie yesterday? I mean, with the whole stupid math tutoring?" Belinda came out of nowhere and told them about the incidence with Jamie seeing them in the park. All of them laughed hysterically like a bunch of wild animals! Suddenly, Jamie walked by with her Mitch Albom book not hearing what they said. Her eyes met Landon's and she instantly looked away.
That night, Landon was driving his car to see his friends by the pier. He knew something bad was going to happen. A fun kind of bad..Something worthwhile.
As he drove, he saw Jamie walking to the park by herself with a picnic basket and a book. He stopped his car and asked, "What are you doing here?" Jamie asked the exact same question. "Well, if you want to know what I'm doing, you better follow me." Jamie led Landon to an open field with the view of the stars. She laid her picnic mat, put out the food in the basket, and lay down watching the night sky. Landon sat down and watched her.."Now I get why you're into this stuff..the nightsky..nature..books..." Jamie was confused to what Landon said "Stuff? I have my faith...I love what I do...don't you?" Landon stared at her for quite a bit...this was actually the first time someone asked him something like that "Well. There's too much bad shit in this world." Jamie quickly replied "Without suffering, we would never learn from life..what life is truly about." Landon smiled and looked up the stars. "Do you want a sandwich? I also brought some coffee and a book about the stars. When I look up, I think about God, and how much wonder there is in this world. Those stars representing each one's life. Some may fade...but remain up there. Some are bright. Making the most of their life." Landon drank some coffee and ate his sandwich. He never really knew this side of Jamie. "Do you mind if I lie down and watch the stars with you?" Jamie was a bit hesitant "Landon Carter?Hmmm..hehe not much of a joker but sure. Go ahead." and it was at that time that Jamie realized the true meaning of forgiveness.