A/N: So here is the 4th installment of the anonymous mini-series. I plan to have 3 chapters more, but it might only be 2 because of how late this story is already.
Thursday
I managed to wake up on time today. I had bid A good night around midnight, which allowed me six hours of sleep. Just enough sleep to run off of, and not be late for school. I had made it to class on time, but I hadn't heard a word of A since I went to bed. At first break I worriedly texted them on their whereabouts.
Hey, where are? Why haven't you texted?
I waited for a reply. Had A overslept like I had the day before. They seemed to be a very punctual person. I made it to my next class and got to my seat, with no reply. I kept my phone in a good but inconspicuous spot. It was halfway through class when I got the reply.
Sorry, I was busy. So are you going to the game today?
I hesitated before answering. I didn't really want to go because I had told Jack yesterday that I couldn't because of my dad. A knew differently. A knew I had the time and ability to go. So I let A decide for me.
I was thinking of skipping. But I'd go if you are? I might even meet you.
The reply came as fast as I thought it would. It even said what I figured it would.
Sorry, You won't know me, but you'll probably see me. I guess I got lucky.
The end confused me so I asked to elaborate.
Lucky? How?
The bell rang and I had to get to my next class. I checked it as soon as I got there.
Well I get to go with you to the Valentine's dance and I'll see you at the game today
I quickly answered, then put away my cell to a hidden spot as the teacher walked in.
I guess I'll "see" you there. LOL
The end of classes came early for the Basketball finals. Everyone was counting on Jack making us champions. I almost didn't go. Teacher wouldn't notice anyone missing, and I didn't feel like watching Jack show off. Maybe I was just jealous.
I ended finding a standing spot on the balcony around the gym. I figured it would be easier to avoid jack. I also had a clear view of the exit. I don't know why that would have been relevant, but I like to have a clear line to the door. Then my phone vibrated.
I see you! Thanks for coming.
I looked around for who sent the text, but practically everyone was around. I started looking on the first floor as well. That's when I saw Jack sitting on the bench, looking straight me. Or at least I thought it was me; there were a lot of girls around me. He could've been looking at one of them, but I felt like it was me.
I gave a small smile and a small wave. He waved back, and all the girls went to a frenzy. The all waved and shouted to Jack. Mostly they said things like "We love you, Jack" or "Good Luck, Jack. We believe in you." I really wanted to leave the group of screaming girls but, Jack held my eyes. I didn't know why, but I couldn't look away.
The game was going well. We had the game in the bag. We were ahead by 50 points by the time the third quarter ended. It was at this time that Jack talked to the coach, then left. A lot of people murmured, but my phone caught my attention.
Follow him. You want a real opinion of him, follow him.
A was being really cryptic, but my feet moved before my brain processed it. I was running around the balcony and down the stairs. I was almost to the door, when I noticed it was blocked. A teacher had blocked the doo so that the star athlete could have peace.
I snuck around the crowd, and the teacher didn't even notice me. Sometimes it was good to be invisible. I was sure he didn't even hear the door shut over the rabble of girls. So I walked down the path and saw Jack sitting in the tree, on a low branch, in the courtyard.
"J-Jack?" I asked hesitantly. He looked towards me, and smiled. "Everyone's wondering why you left. They're all counting on you."
"You haven't got much time before the girls get here. Is that really what you want to ask me?" He said with a light chuckle. When I didn't respond he answered. "I was exhausted form the game, plus practice. "Don't worry, Jamie will make sure we keep the lead." He said seriously. Then he patted on the branch, as if telling me to get up there.
"Are you sure that's a good idea? How would it look, me sitting on a tree branch with you?" I said shyly.
"Fine, don't sit up here. It's easier to hide from the girls up here. I can always climb higher…And I'd talk to you if you came too." He said suggestively. I hesitated.
"No thanks. I think I'll stay down here.' I answered. But I stood there silently until a question came to my mind. "How'd you know I'd come after you?" He waited a minute before answering.
"Well, I call in a favor with a certain someone whom you are constantly texting. They like you quite a lot, and I wanted to talk face to face. Plus I saw you watching me." He answered slowly, with a sly grin on his face at the end. I could feel blush showing on my face, but he had said something intriguing.
"Wait! You know who A is?! Could you tell me, so I can see them face to face?" I desperately asked. Jack seemed to be my only clue as to who A was. That meant it could be someone popular like Astrid. She was on student council too. Why was it that thought didn't make me as happy as it would have on Monday?
"Well-" Jack looked ready to answered, but was interrupted by the final buzzer of the game. It was quiet, but it was definitely the buzzer. Then the sounds of excited fan girls could be heard heading this way. He stood up on the branch and Grinned down at me. "Time's up. Guess you'll have to find out on Saturday."
I heard the girls coming closer, and turned to see just how close. When I looked back, Jack was gone but he spoke one more time.
"By the way Hiccup, Thanks for coming to the game. It meant a lot." His voice was clear, but I couldn't see him. Could he really hide in that tree? Maybe I should have taken him up on his offer to talk more with him. I didn't have much time to think, because the girls rounded the corner to the courtyard, and I was leaving before they tried to ask if I saw Jack. I doubted I could lie right now, or in general. I was never a good liar.
Then my phone went off again. It was form A again.
So how was your talk with Jack? Like him any better?
I mentally struggled. Part of me wanted to Yell at A for not telling me the personally knew Jack. The other Part was curious about their relationship. I couldn't figure out Why I was so mad that anyone be close to Jack, especially A.
You got me. I fell for it. But yes, I think I'm starting to like him better, now.
With that I headed home. It had been a long day, and I just need space and time to think.
A/N: So that's that. I want to know who can sort of recognize a plot in this mini story. I half coping from something, and I want to know who can guess it. I'll mention it next Valentine's day, and the winner. I know that's a way off, but I'm just trying to get this story out because it's almost two months past valentine's day. Well Please R&R anyway, I love feedback, and it's the only way I know if I'm doing a good job, or if I majorly need work.
