A/N: I was going to make this a short chapter because it took 2 hours to write the last one; which doesn't help when I have to complete 4 chaps a day for a week to catch up to my new year's goal. Any way enjoy my agony, as I struggle to give you guys decent sized chaps.
Friday
I woke on Friday and decide to play sick. So when my alarm went off I let it go for a bit then silenced it. I picked up my phone from where I'd left it the night before, and texted A.
This may sound like and odd request, but could you see if Jack would play hooky with me today?
I couldn't tell A why I wanted to hang with Jack. I just wanted to talk to him more, maybe even get him to tell me who A is.
I can, and he probably will. But why do you want to hang with him?
I had to think of a believable answer and hoped my lying was better through texting.
Well I'd like to play hooky with you, but you won't let me see you; so, why not Jack? I can get to know him better.
Apparently I wasn't good at lying that way either, As the answering text informed me. That, or I was easy to read.
You just want to learn my Identity from Jack, but you won't. I'll talk to him for you, hold on.
While waiting, I quickly got up and went to my bathroom. I picked up my thermometer, and put it in a glass I filled with hot steaming water. I then patted my face and neck down with a semi-warm damp towel to give my face a clammy feel. I pulled out the thermometer, and went back to my phone.
He says he can come. He'll play sick, and then meet you at the Java hut at 9am.
I smiled and replied before heading downstairs.
Great, tell him I'll be there. I just have to get my dad to excuse me.
I went down the stairs slowly, to promote my illness for my dad. He was sitting a the table, just about to leave for work. I clutched my arms and started a fake shiver to work my magic on my dad.
"D-dad?" I said weakly. "Could you excuse me from school today, I don't feel so good." It got my dad to get up and look at me. I put on my best sick face.
"Well let's see." He said standing up. He put a hand to my forehead to check for a fever. "Did you take your temperature?" He asked. I nodded and handed the thermometer to him. It said 100.5. Sick enough to stay home, but not go to a hospital. He frowned, "Do you want me to stay here and take care of you?"
"Da-ad" I half whined. "I'm 16, I don't need you to take care of me. But I don't think I can go to school today." I finished weakly. My father was the only person I could convince of being sick, and that's only because he worries about my health too much since my mom died of illness.
"Alright, alright. I'll call the school. You head back to bed." He said, picking up the phone. I nodded and started to walk back before he called back to me. "Oh, and Hiccup, I hope you get better for the dance tomorrow." He smiled at me. That got the guilt rising inside of me.
"I'll try dad. I wouldn't want to miss that." I replied, and then headed to my room. I hid under the covers until I heard my dad leave the house, in case he decided to check on me. Then I quickly got dressed. I looked at the clock quickly before leaving myself. I had an hour to get there. The Java hut was farther than school. I ran.
I got to the dinner a little after nine. So I wasn't really late, and I hoped Jack would still be there. I opened the door, and sighed as the breeze from the air conditioner hit my face. The cold air felt so good.
I shook my head and snapped out of it. I searched for Jack; sure enough he was sitting at a booth that viewed the door. He smiled and waved, but part of me wondered if he thought for even a moment I wouldn't be coming, or did he just like views of the exit.
"Hey Jack, Sorry I'm late." I said walking over to his table. "I didn't want my dad to know I was skipping, and He took forever to leave. I didn't make you wait too long did I?" I asked, taking my seat.
"Oh, no, don't worry. I just got here myself." He laughed away the issue. Then he motion for a waitress to come over. "What do you want to have to drink?" He asked.
"Whatever you're getting is fine." I answered, shrugging my shoulders. The waitress reached our table.
"Hi, jack. How ya been?" The waitress asked, and Jack a gesture that said 'Okay'. She laughed, and then asked, "What can I get you to drink? You're not getting coffee, right. I'd hate to see you stain you're teeth."
"Come now Ana, you don't think I take good care of my teeth?" He laughed in response she just smiled and shook her head. I just stared, thinking that I had never seen this side of Jack. "We'll take two hot chocolates with whipped cream and cinnamon, please."
"Coming right up." She turned and left. Jack looked back at me and our eyes locked, I forgot why I was there, but I didn't feel like running this time.
"So what excuse di you use to skip school?" I asked slyly. "I used a fever high enough to stay home, but not high enough to go to a hospital." It seemed like a random topic, but I honestly wanted to know what excuse he had.
"Well, I claimed the toll of yesterday's game wore me out, and I needed to recuperate." He said smiling, and locking eyes with me again. "So, I know you want to ask about A, but I won't tell you anything." Jack said after a minute, breaking eye contact as he stared at the table. I lightly shook my head clear of the trance I'd just been in.
"You're right; I do want to know who A is. Since you won't tell me that; tell close you guys are." I said trying to get clues out of Jack.
"All I'll tell you is that A really likes you, and they're sort of using me to see how you really feel.' He shrugged then got serious. "Now this person is really close to me, and I don't want you to hurt them." I leaned back in submission.
At least you don't have to worry someone's just pulling an elaborate plan to humiliate you." I responded quietly. Jack didn't have time before the waitress returned and flirted a little with him. I held back a growl. What did I have to be Jealous for? It wasn't like I liked Jack.
We didn't really talk as we drank our cocoa, which was really good by the way. Jack paid for them I tried to, but he wouldn't let, saying "It's just a cup of cocoa." Then we agreed to take a walk. We stared a small conversation by the time we walked out the door until Jack stopped to unchain his bike.
"Hey, how'd you get here?" He asked looking for another bike.
"I walked. I don't own a bike. It got vandalized too much, so I walk everywhere." I answered without another thought. I hadn't even told A that, so why did I tell Jack?
"Well you can ride on my bike with me." He said after a minute. "Just put your feet on the bars here, and I'll do all the pedaling." He said pointing toward the rear tire. He got on his bike and held it steady. I hesitated before getting on, and he noticed. "Don't worry, Jamie and I have done this a million times."
I got on and we flew down the street. It felt so good to have the warm breeze flow through my hair. I felt so free. Jack laughed and speed up to a hill I heard a 'Hold on' before I felt my stomach dropped. I whopped with laughter.
We stopped at a park and sat under a tree. Jack had brought food for a picnic, and we had a lot of fun. We talked and laughed, and climbed the tree. The day flew by quickly, and I almost didn't notice the time.
"Take That!" I said, pushing Jack out of the tree, and into the river. We were playing the nudging game that turned to shoving. Jack had obviously lost. I laughed so hard that I almost fell out myself…At least until I started to worry.
Jack hadn't resurfaced, and to be honest, I didn't know if he could even swim. I climbed out of the tree and went to the bank. I got on my knees and started calling out for jack. Just when I started panicking, he jumped out beside me. I screamed.
"Don't do that!" I said, splashing him. "I was worried." He kind of laughed it off, but I had been really scared for him.
"Oh, really?" He asked incredulously. Before I knew it, he had pulled me over his head and into the water with one quick motion. I almost didn't have time to hold my breath. Let's just say I was fuming by the time I surfaced.
"Why'd you do that?!" I half shouted at him while shoving him. He quickly pulled me into a hug. He said nothing, but I hugged back. He then pulled back and looked me in the eyes. I was so mesmerized by his beep blue eyes and that I barely noticed that he stroked my cheek, letting it rest on my neck.
Then he leaned his head towards mine and closed his eyes. I should have pushed him away, but instead I to leaned in and closed my eyes. Our lips met, and I'd never been happier. When we broke apart we smiled at each other in the setting sun…Setting sun!
"I'm sorry Jack, I have to go." I said quickly, pushing him away, and practically running to the bank. I pushed myself up to the land, and started ringing out my clothes.
"But I-, Well wait, I'll give you a ride." He said getting out himself. I back away as he got closer.
"No thanks, I run. I quickly grabbed my bag, which I had brought out of habit, and started running home. I had gotten help on homework, not that I had meant too. He just noticed I had it, and it was a good topic changer besides who A was…
Oh no, A! I kissed Jack, but was going out with A! How had my life become filled with drama in one short week? And how had I forgotten about my all-time crush, Astrid?! This whole A business had changed my life. I was hanging out with Jack freaking Frost, and dating someone I didn't even know what they looked like. I shook my head.
As I got home, I noticed my dad wasn't yet. So I ran inside and went upstairs to my room. I change out of my clothes and put them in the hamper. The water had dried in a sweaty mess in my hair and on my body; making it look like I had just spent hours trying to break a fever. Well it would be believable for my father at least.
I put on the PJ's I had been wearing, and was about to get under the covers when I got a text. It was from A.
So how was your day with Jack?
I blanked. I had no idea how to answer A's message. I almost had my tongue down his throat, and my date to the dance was asking how it went.
Okay. I think we're good friends now.
I got into bed while waiting for the reply.
Cool, are you up for chatting?
I looked at the clock and back to my phone. Was 7:30 too early to go to bed?
I'm really exhausted, but I can't wait to actually meet you tomorrow.
As much as I wanted to meet A, I was unsure what to do about the whole kissing Jack thing.
Okay, well goodnight, and I'll see you tomorrow.
I sighed and laid in bed. Before I knew it, I had passed out. I didn't even notice my dad come in and feel my forehead. He smiled with relief and looked at my phone on my pillow. Normally he'd be upset about me using it, but he was so glad I was dating someone. He read the message, closed my phone, and set it on the stand by my bed.
"Goodnight Hiccup." He said kissing my forehead. Then he left, and I fell asleep.
A/N: Alright, so please tell me what you think. One more chap should do it. Thanks to those who read Valentine's Day things in April, you guys are good followers. Please tell me what you think, or ask questions. I'll be happy to answer some for you guys. And make sure to follow for more next valentine's day. Also special voting for my next story when I finish all my current ones. Also I hope you all like how I snuck Tooth in at the café.
