Chapter 3 – Acts of Persuasion.
Jeff stared at the blonde at his side silently for a few seconds trying to understand what exactly she meant. Finally shaking his head he spoke.
"Revenge?" Jeff sounded confused as he cocked an eyebrow.
"Yeah you know get back at them for what they did to us," Trish said enthusiastically.
"I know what revenge is Trish tell me you're joking right?" Jeff asked sounding a little taken back by the now evident evil blonde.
"No I'm serious I've been thinking about it all day and in detention. Then when I heard you'd been dumped too…I just thought it would be perfect!" Trish clapped her hands together excited.
Jeff opened his mouth to speak but stopped and just scrunched up his nose. Was this girl for real?
Trish sensing his confusion spoke a little more calmly, "I could get back at John and you could get back at…" Trish looked lost for words.
"Mickie," Jeff finished Trish's sentence.
"Yeah you could get back at Mickie it's perfect," Trish smiled regaining her excitement.
Jeff closed his mouth and was silent as though he was thinking then suddenly spoke, "I don't think so," Jeff shook his head quickly turning back to the TV.
Trish narrowed her eyes and sighed then instantly snatched the remote out of his hands. Jeff looked more shocked than anything as he looked at her with wide eyes.
"Is there something wrong with you?" Jeff asked stunned.
"Yeah but that's for another time...listen to me," Trish said sounding frustrated.
"No," Jeff said flatly.
"You haven't even heard me out," Trish yelled annoyed at his stubbornness.
"Yeah I have and no," Jeff made a grab for the remote but was to slow as Trish moved it out of his reach.
"Give me two minutes," Trish yelled.
"No," Jeff said as he made another attempt for the remote.
Trish quickly shoved the remote down her top and smirked at him, "two minutes."
"Why don't you go get one of your friends to do it with you? Why do you want me?" Jeff asked rolling his eyes clearly frustrated by now.
"Because you've been dumped too so you know how angry I am cause you feel the same," Trish pleaded.
Jeff was silent then spoke, "sorry no," Jeff quickly snatched the remote from down Trish's top smirking at her and turned the TV on again.
Trish looked stunned as she opened her mouth to say something when Amy came walking back into the room a little surprised to see Trish there as she hadn't been in Amy's house since she was about five years old. Amy smiled anyway and sat down she was holding a bowl full of popcorn which she placed down on the table in front of the three of them.
"So what brings you here?" Amy looked at Trish.
"Oh just wanted to speak to Jeff about something," Trish said casually.
"I can go back outside if you want?" Amy smirked as she joked.
"No were done here anyway," Jeff said suddenly looking at Amy then to Trish, "Trish was just leaving," Jeff said rudely.
"Really cause you can stay if you want there's plenty to go around," Amy said cheerfully not seeing the death glare Jeff was sending her.
"I think she's busy Ames," Jeff said implying as he shot a quick glance at Amy who was still oblivious to his secret pleas.
"No I'm free all night," Trish smiled grabbing a piece of popcorn and sitting back onto the sofa as close to Jeff as possible who just groaned and tried to ignore her.
The night continued with Amy and Trish talking for hours over the TV which Jeff turned up louder. Trish would also constantly every chance she got try and talk to Jeff about her plan but all she got was a disgruntled groan and a rude reply. Finally having had enough Jeff left the living room and headed for bed leaving Amy and Trish down stairs. To say he was furious was an understatement as he didn't have the slightest clue as to why she was tormenting him neither did he had a clue as to just how persistant Trish could be but he was sure as hell going to find out.
Friday morning and Amy, Matt and Jeff were getting ready for school doing there normal routine as always. Currently Amy was sat in the kitchen eating breakfast with her mother while Matt was in the shower and Jeff was…well he was still in bed.
Half an hour later a very tired looking Jeff along with wide awake Amy and Matt made there way outside to their car ready to make their journey to school.
"Try and stay out of trouble please Amy," her mother yelled to her as she was walking out the door.
"Yeah, yeah," Amy sighed as she closed the door.
Amy unlocked the car and climbed in along with the two boys Jeff as usual was the last one as he was moving very slowly.
"I shoulda' just cut today," Jeff yawned.
"You'll be fine you got us there with you," Amy said turning round as Jeff was in the back as normal.
"You can always talk to Trish," Matt smirked.
Jeff faked a laugh and sat back closing his eyes.
"What was with you two last night anyway?" Amy asked still not starting the car.
"Oh nothing much she was just going on about being dumped and other crap. Like I really wanna talk about that stuff especially with her," Jeff sighed.
"I remember not to long ago when you would have loved to spend time with her alone," Matt raised his eyebrows.
"Yeah and I remember when you would have to," Jeff shot back not feeling so happy today.
"You two are stupid," Amy shook her head and then turned back towards the stirring wheel.
Jeff closed his eyes again as he tried to catch some extra sleep on the way to school. His mind travelled to Matt's words just then. It was true when Jeff and Matt first started living next door to Trish he did have a crush on her but he was ten years old and it had faded fast after a few years when he realised they were two totally opposite personalities. It wasn't that he didn't find her attractive nearly every guy a school found the blonde attractive but they were as different as people could be both on different ends of the social spectrum.
Jeff's eyes opened at the sound of tapping on glass as he looked to his left he saw Trish stood there smiling. Jeff groaned and closed his eyes again.
"If we ignore her she'll go away," Jeff said sighing.
"Jeff!" Amy said stunned as she reached over him and unlocked the door.
A very cheerful Trish ducked her head into the car and looked over at Amy, "can I catch I ride with you guys my mom has gone to work early and my cars in the auto garage?"
"No," Jeff replied quickly.
"Luckily for you i'm driving so climb in," Amy replied ignoring the looks Jeff was sending her.
Quickly Trish climbed into the car and Amy finally backed it down the driveway and onto the road then began their journey to school as normal like they did everyday. Only for Jeff it was different as he had a companion in the back with him one he really didn't want to see today. He could see her looking at him with that crazy look she had in her eyes last night he really didn't want to think about what she could possible have inside that head of hers. Jeff had always thought of Trish as prim and proper not crazy and insane as she was coming off as lately.
Glancing to his left slightly he saw she was looking right at him as though she was thinking about saying something. Jeff closed his eyes and looked away. Today was going to be a very long day he just knew it.
Jeff yawned as he walked out of his Algebra class his bag trailing on the floor behind him as he made his way towards the cafeteria turning right ready to make his way to lunch. Immediately he stopped dead in his tracks and turned round and began to walk in the other direction faster than he had ever walked in his life hoping she hadn't seen him.
"Oh no you don't," Trish said running towards him from behind grabbing his arm.
"You know stalking is illeagle in over fiftie countries," Jeff sighed.
"I'm not stalking you I'm merley following you around constantly until you agree to help me," Trish said cheerful, "sooner you agree the sooner I go."
"Please what about if I give you money then will you leave me alone?" Jeff sighed.
"Nope'" Trish grinned.
Jeff released his arm from her grip and tried walking away again put as promised Trish was persistent. Since this morning as they shared homeroom Trish had done everything but follow him into the boys toilets in order to get him to agree to help her, but with no luck as Jeff remained stubborn and refused to help. This didn't deter Trish it only made her more determined.
Jeff continued to walk with Trish hot on his heels showing no sign of letting up. Trying to walk faster to lose her but she just kept up with the pace as he entered the cafeteria and took a seat on a table alone. Trish merrily sat down next to him and just stared at him silently. Jeff tried to ignore her but could feel her eyes burning into him finally he looked over.
"Can I at least think about it?" Jeff asked annoyed.
"Will you say yes?" Trish asked without missing a beat.
"No," Jeff said quickly.
"Then no you can't think about it," Trish said loudly.
"Has anyone ever told you you're slightly unstable?" Jeff asked looking back at his notebook.
"Only my psychiatrist," Trish replied immediately.
Jeff looked up at her instantly then rolled his eyes, "yeah funny joke."
Trish smirked, "who says I'm joking."
"I'm still not helping you even if you are crazy," Jeff looked down again.
Trish was silent for a few seconds then shifted her chair towards Jeff, "do you know how many guys would love to be in your position right now," Trish said seductively putting her hand on Jeff's arm.
Jeff sighed and moved his chair away, "that shit isn't going to work on me."
"Jeff!" Trish pushed his arm annoyed.
"Hey and don't think that shit is going to work," Jeff said pointing at Trish purse, "I'm tougher than I look you can't beat me into helping either."
Trish sighed loudly, "Jeff just face it your going to help me I can be very persistent you know," Trish said confidently.
"Please Trish I'm begging you just leave me alone for a few hours and I promise to think about it okay," Jeff said after a very long sigh
Trish bit her lip for a few seconds then nodded, "fine I'll come get you after lunch then," Trish nodded.
"I said a few hours," Jeff said sounding frustrated.
"Yeah well I don't have a few hours," Trish shrugged.
"Fine after lunch," Jeff sighed loudly, "just go please."
Trish smiled widely and stood up, "see you after lunch...partner."
With those last words Trish walked away out of the cafeteria and away from Jeff who looked relieved finally to have some peace and quiet. He watched her walk away thinking there had to be something wrong with the blonde after all the insults he said to her she came back for more as though nothing had happened. Jeff's peace wasn't for long as he was soon joined by Amy, Matt and Ashley.
"Was that Trish walking away from here?" Matt asked as he sat down in the chair Trish had been previously occupying.
Jeff nodded silently.
"Is there something going on with you two?" Amy asked as she kicked her feet up.
Jeff scrunched his nose up and looked at Amy as though she was completely crazy.
"Okay sorry," Amy held her hands up defensively.
"What did she want?" Matt asked.
"The same as before to talk," Jeff sighed, "why she can't just talk to one of the barbies she calls friends I don't know," Jeff shrugged.
"You weren't rude to her were you cause last night you were rude." Amy spoke narrowing her eyes at Jeff.
"I was not rude," Jeff pulled a face.
"What happened last night have I missed something since when did you and Trish talk?" Ashley spoke up confused.
"Since yesterday in detention Jeff and Trish have become soul mates or something," Matt laughed.
Jeff sighed loudly all he'd wanted was a little peace and quiet some time alone to think about his life at the moment. Trish was right he was unhappy about being dumped and he was angry at Mickie but rather than show his emotions he just wanted to be alone to think, but so far he'd had no luck. Jeff stood up and grabbed his bag then began to make his way out of the cafeteria.
"Did we do something?" Ashley asked looking round at the other two.
Matt shrugged and continued to eat.
Trish walked slowly to her locker while thinking about what Jeff would say no matter what she thought he was going to help her one way or another. Smiling as she reached her lockers and saw Dawn and Candice waiting for her looking not so happy.
"Afternoon ladies," Trish smiled as she reached them.
"Trish where have you been?" Dawn said crossing her arms.
"Oh just around you know," Trish smiled.
"Yeah we saw you with that loser Hardy, what's with you two?" Candice asked sneering.
"He's my neighbour Candice that's all and he's not a loser." Trish said shaking her head feeling a little angry at her stuck up friends comment.
"So you're not blowing us off to become a punk then?" Dawn laughed finally smiling.
"Never," Trish smiled.
"Great," Dawn grinned.
The three then turned and continued on their way to get some food walking down the hallway Trish noticed that all eyes were on her. Earlier she hadn't noticed this as she had been focused on Jeff but now she couldn't help but see everyone was looking at her.
Trish tried to ignore this and turned to Dawn, "have you guy's seen John today?"
Dawn stopped walking and looked sympathetically at her friend, "are you okay?"
Trish laughed at this, "yeah of course I am."
"Trish you know if you need to speak to anyone were always here," Dawn said.
"Its just you seem to be taking this too well I mean you haven't even cried yet Trish," Candice added, "I mean he dumped you in front of everyone and made you look a complete fool."
"Candice!" Dawn hit the brunette playfully in the arm.
Trish rolled her eyes, "I'm fine really it was only a four month relationship anyway," Trish shrugged as she brushed off her friends comments.
"Fine but you if you change your mind you know were I live and my number and my e-mail and my…" Dawn began to speak.
"Dawn I get it…now I'm gonna go freshen up and I'll see you two in a mo," Trish smiled walking away.
Trish left her friends stood silently watching her walk away they sighed.
"Poor girl," Dawn said.
Trish walked into the ladies toilets and stood at the looking in the mirror what she had just told her friends was a lie, she wasn't okay. She wasn't upset she was angry and she did feel like a fool but that would all change if she could just get Jeff to agree. Thinking for a moment she nodded knowing exactly what will get him to change his mind.
Jeff sat silently under a tree outside he used to some here all the time with Mickie but now it was different he was alone. Looking down at his sketch pad he began to draw again the picture resembled a woman. Jeff looked over at his watch and noticed lunch was over and had been for about five minutes already. Standing up he made his way back into the school building before he was caught by Bischoff or anyone else.
Thinking the coast was clear he entered the building but stopped when he heard his name being called. Jeff sighed and hung his head it wasn't Bischoff it was worse. For a split second Jeff thought about turning in his spot and making a dash for the door but knew she would only follow him and plus she did live next door to him so he couldn't avoid her forever. So instead he stood his ground and sighed.
"I've been looking for you all over," Trish yelled running towards him.
"Well you've found me now," Jeff said threw gritted teeth.
"So have you thought about it?" Trish asked walking closer to him.
Jeff looked into her expectant hazel eyes and thought about telling her the truth that as soon as she had left him in the cafeteria he hadn't given a second thought about what she had been asking him. Instead he lied to her as he thought it would be easier as he had heard what happened when she was angry and Jeff didn't want to be on the receiving end of the purse that was currently perched on her arm ready to attack.
"Yeah," Jeff nodded.
"And?" Trish said her hands clasped together nervously.
"Sorry but no," Jeff shook his head and walked away quickly before she could strick.
"JEFF!" Trish yelled running up to him.
Jeff stopped in his tracks again and turned to face the blonde by now he was feeling a little pissed off at her always being there.
"Trish you have to stop this please your driving me crazy!" Jeff yelled putting his hands to his head.
"All I want is a quick answer then I'm gone I promise," Trish shrugged.
"I can't give you that answer," Jeff said annoyed.
"Why?" Trish seemed confused.
Jeff sighed. "Because unlike you I want to just move on I don't want to dwell on the fact I've been dumped. Unlike you I feel like crap and I don't really want to talk about it. I just want to get on with my miserable life," Jeff yelled.
"But Jeff…" Trish began to speak.
"Trish you ever thought the reason you were dumped in the first place is because you're insane. You need to MOVE ON please and stop with this stupid plan of yours!" Jeff yelled.
Jeff breathed deeply once he had said all that and then turned around again. Smiling a little as he thought he'd managed to do it there was no possible way she would follow him now. Jeff stopped walking when he heard a little sniffle behind him turning round he saw Trish with tears in her eyes. Jeff immediately felt awful he'd made her cry no matter how neurotic or how crazy she was he couldn't help but feel bad about making her cry. She had just been dumped and he knew how bad that was so he of all people knew that she didn't need anything on top of it.
Sighing he walked closer to her and put a hand on her shoulder, "I'm sorry Trish."
Trish shook her head quietly.
"Please don't cry I didn't mean the things I said I was just a little stressed you can understand that can't you," Jeff said softly.
"I just want to move on too but I can't…and all I ever wanted was your help but…" Trish stopped as the tears rolled down her cheeks, "nevermind…" Trish cried more.
Jeff looked at her silently as she continued to cry and for some reason he found himself nodding.
"Okay I'll help you."
"You promise?" Trish asked like a little child.
"Yeah I guess so," Jeff shrugged having no idea what he was doing.
Trish immediately looked up smiling widely and jumped up and down, "thats great!"
Jeff stepped back a little surprised by her change of attitude, "hey how come you're all happy now?" Jeff asked confused.
"Haven't you never seen fake tears before?" Trish let out a snort of laughter as she wiped her eyes.
"You used fake tears on me!" Jeff yelled stunned.
"It's no big deal I do it all the time," Trish shrugged as she reached into her purse for her compact.
"Wait a second you used fake tears to get me to help you?" Jeff was very stunned by how conniving Trish was he really didhad no idea.
"Yep and it worked like a charm," Trish smirked, "now come on we don't want to be late for class," Trish smiled patting him on the shoulder as she walked past.
Jeff stood motionless as he watched the blonde walk away as cheerful as ever as she re-did her make up. He shook his head, what had just happened and worst of all he had agreed but what to he had no idea? Knowing Trish and what he had learnt about her in the last two days he knew it couldn't be good.
A/N: So I was pleased with that chapter the way it went and I love writing Trish.
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