So as the reception started to get prepared, you waited around waiting for Jade and Jesse. It seemed that they were really getting serious. You hope it'd last a good while. You turned and found Jess sitting away from the reception and sitting on a bench. You saw something in her hand but you didn't know what it was until you got closer.
"Jesse, you smoke? Does Jade know?" you asked as you sat down next to her.
"Yes, I smoke. No, I'd prefer it if Jade didn't know. He'd be really disappointed in me and I don't like seeing him like that. It makes me feel like he looks down on me,"
You frowned and said, "So, why don't you quit?"
She sighed and looked down at her feet. "It's not that easy, Davey. I don't know why but it just keeps luring me. It's worse than cutting,"
"You used to cut?"
"Yeah sadly, I got over it when I met Jade for the first time after the car accident. My life was really crazy back then. Everything's happening so fast. From me going to warped tour and getting my lips pierced, dealing with my ex, singing onstage, being in your video, starting up my band, etc…Things are changing. I'm scared to change."
You put your hand on her shoulder and said, "Don't be scared. Jade is a great guy and he really does care about what you do to yourself. If he ever found out about the cutting, oh man, he'd be freaking out. Honestly, he's going to be mad if you don't tell him now. Don't make him find out on his own or you'll be in for a very dramatic night,"
You patted her on the back and stood up and grabbed the cigarette from her hand and dropped it and stepped on it. She whined a little as you then patted her on the head and said, "See you around, kid. I'll be seeing you, I promise. We need to have these heart to heart talks more often. I learn more about you everyday,"
Jess' point of view…
So Davey found out about your smoking habit. You really hoped he wouldn't hint anything to Jade or anyone else in the band. You then stood up and walked towards the party. You put on a hoody because it was getting a little cooler now that the day was almost over and the sun was about to set.
You looked around for Jade but you couldn't find him anywhere. You were starting to get worried as you noticed the entertainment was getting set up and Geiger was about to perform. You were starting to get a bad feeling. Maybe he was avoiding you. You really hoped that wasn't the case.
By the time you found Jade, Geiger was halfway through his song.
"Jade, where've you been? I've been looking all over for you!"
He looked up at you lazily and said, "Oh I was wondering places. I don't know, I felt like being alone…"
You frowned and said, "Jade, after we leave here tonight, I really want to talk to you about it something, okay?"
He sighed and said, "Okay," before grabbing your hand and practically dragging you to the stage they set up by the pool. Davey had to have said something to him or else he wouldn't be so agitated.
"Jade, is something wrong? Why are you so mad?"
He turned around and smacked your hand away. He threw his hand at your pocket and snatched your pack of cigarettes and held them up. By now Geiger had finished up his song and everyone was staring at the scene you two were making.
"Every time I turn around, you find some new habit behind my back!" he screamed before throwing the pack onto the ground.
You felt your eyes start to water as you tried to hold back tears before yelling, "I never meant to do anything behind your back! I was too scared to tell you that I started after you left before the shoot! After you lectured me on the drinking, I sure as hell wasn't going to tell you I smoke too!"
He made a disgusted look before walking away from the stage. You weren't going to let him walk away from you so you quickly followed him screaming,
"Jade, I know you better than this! What are you hiding? Why is this such a big deal to you?"
He stopped before he reached the street. You walked up from behind him and tried to put your hand on his shoulder but he jerked away and tried to hide his face with his hair. "Jade?" you said lightly. You turned him around and you saw he was crying.
"Oh my god, Jade…I'm so sorry," you cried as you let a few tear drops fall down your cheek. You tried to get close to him but he then wrapped his arms around you and grabbed you tightly and whispered, "Please don't do this to me. It hurts when I find out you're doing this to yourself."
As he pulled away he asked, "Is there anything else you'd like to tell me about the past or present?"
You sighed and said, "Well, when I met you, I was into a habit that was very destructive. But when I met you, I didn't really have a reason to do it anymore."
He looked at you confused. You sighed before rolling up your sleeves revealing your scars that led all the way up your shoulder blades.
You looked up to see the look on his face. He looked so sad. He blinked and you saw a tear come out. You lifted your finger and caught it before it fell.
"Jade, I'm going to change everything. If you can't handle this all, I'll quit. It's going to be hella hard. But I will do it."
You reached into your back pocket and felt for you switch blade. When you felt its metallic base, you pulled it out and said, "What I'm about to do is very random but it's going to help us work this out. I promise."
You grabbed it and switched out the blade. Jade's eye got big as you grabbed his hand and cut at the tip of his pointer finger.
"Jess, what are you, ow!" he screamed as you cut his skin. You then took the blade and cut your own finger and intertwined it with his. He looked at you like you were crazy.
You then announced, "We are now the same person."
You then pulled you finger away and put it in your mouth to suck the blood. You then whisked the blade through your mouth to get the blood off.
"If you have AIDS, I'm going to kill you." You warned as Jade laughed.
You wrapped you arms around his neck because you were worn out from yelling and crying. He then picked you up unexpectedly and started walking around.
"You're so light. You need a sammich," he said as you laughed at his pronunciation.
"Aren't you supposed to perform tonight?" you asked him. He made a face and set you down really quickly and pulled you towards the stage. He then let go of your hand and jumped onto the tiny stage. He grabbed his guitar and put it around him as he started the intro for Halloween as Adam kicked in on the drums.
You watched and smiled as Jade started hopping around the stage and sang along in the microphone.
As they finished up as you noticed the older visitors looking confused as the band started playing The boy who destroyed the world.
You started jumping up and down when Shaquell came up from behind you and started jumping with you. That's when Davey nodded for you two to come up when the music toned down and it was only the guitar playing before Davey started singing again. Then up came the chorus again. You and Shaquell put your fists in the air and sang along every time they sang, "Remember when, remember when, Never again, never again!" and "Oh, oh, oh, oh!"
You put up metal hands and danced to the song and jumped off the stage at the pickup again.
Then they were going to play one last song, which was He who laughs last.
You and shaquell, plus a whole bunch of people started to mosh as the song started up. You laughed as you shoved before you fell into the pool. For a second you couldn't breathe before reaching the surface and putting your now soaked hair behind you ears. Everyone was laughing at you as AFI did the guitar solo. Instead of freaking out, you put your hands in the air and did a dance to the song as it ended. You then swam to the end and got out.
You were dripping wet and soaked so you figured you'd go hug Jade, who was wearing his casual clothes. "Baby, I'm coooold," you whined as you tried to wrap you arms around him as he struggled to try and keep you off him. You stuck your tongue out at him and smirked before wrestling with his arms as he backed up into the pool. As he fell into the water, you turned around and put your hands over your mouth. "Oops," you cooed as you turned and watched him get out of the water.
He had a playful glare as he walked up to you and said, "This shirt is dry-clean only," in a smirk kind of way. You smiled widely and said, "Then take it off!" before you tried to take it off for him. But after you tried and failed to do so, you then were going to head to the bathroom so you could dry off. But not before, Jade came from behind you running to catch up but he slipped and grabbed you and you both fell in the pool yet again.
"Damnit, Jade. We did it again. You're a klutz,"
He smiled and licked his lips, "Yeah but you so love me for it,"
You smirked and said, "You're right! I do!" You then proceeded to completely attack him and kiss him over a million times all over his face.
"Ahhh, I'm being loved to death!" he screamed.
You smiled and got out of the water and unzipped you fitted hoody revealing a black tank top.
You eyed Jade seductively, as he climbed out of the water and stood on the step below you. He then stepped up a stepped and stood behind you and rubbed your arm up and down. People started leaving as you just stood there in your own world.
Davey's point of view…
You sat on the stage with Shaquell on your side.
You both sat there sighing as you watched Jess and Jade together. "They had their first lover's quarrel and they're back to their old selves again. They are so lucky to have each other."
Shaquell then looked up at you and said, "You really like the concept of love don't you? You've been mentioning things like this all week. You know what? You need to find a girl who is sweet, smart, and definitely cute."
You raised an eyebrow to see what she was getting at. "Where could I find a girl like that who'd be interested in me?"
She looked down at the ground and blushed slightly before saying, "Well, I'd be interested in you. You're everything I thought you'd be and more. Plus, you're drop-dead gorgeous. Why wouldn't a chick be into you?"
You felt a smile starting to crack but before it did, you said, "Do you see that girl over there. Emily? That was my last girlfriend. It didn't work out but we're still good friends. I'm the 'just friend' guy."
Shaquell breathed in and muscled up the courage and said, "Well, you know what? I'm the 'just friends' girl," then sat up and kissed you lightly on the lips. You started to kiss back when she pulled away. She had a smile on and she blushed a little before you smiled and grabbed her hand.
"I think we might be able to work something out," you said as you both got up to leave.