Here's chapter 9. Enjoy! :)
JJ was changing into her gym clothes in the locker room for PE when suddenly she heard a voice, "Stay away from him." JJ sighed. She really hoped that Lucy wouldn't be that kind of girl. "And why would I do that? He's my best friend and we have been inseparable since we were kids." JJ tried diplomacy. "Well he's MY boyfriend and I don't want him to hang out with another girl." Lucy snapped back. "But I'm not just some other girl Lucy. You've only been his girlfriend for barely a month and now you want me to stay away from Will? You can't just ask me to stop being friends with the closest person I have to family outside my actual family." JJ's tired. She didn't want to mess with Will's relationship, but if Lucy wants her and Will to stay away from each other, she has to make Will do it, because she can't be the one to end that friendship. "A boy and a girl can't be just friends. So stay away from him, or I swear you'll regret it." Lucy said before walking away. JJ's eyes went wide. She did not expect Lucy to threaten her like that. She closed her eyes tightly, trying to stay calm. Little did the two girls know, a certain southern boy was listening outside of the locker room.
Later that day, Will asked Lucy if he could come over to her house after school to talk about something, and she didn't have a problem with it. After dropping JJ at her house, he headed to Lucy's. "Hey babe, come on in, nobody's home." Lucy smiled widely. Will stared at his girlfriend blankly, "No, it's alright. Can we just talk outside?" Lucy's smile faltered a little but she tried to hide it. "Yeah sure." She closed the door behind her and walked towards Will who was leaning at the patio wall. "Look, I heard what you said to JJ earlier today. I can't believe you asked her to stay away from her, and actually went so far to threaten her." Will said calmly, he didn't want to end this with a shouting match. Lucy's eyes went wide with panic. She didn't expect her boyfriend to hear that. "Babe, I didn't mean it…" "No Lucy you don't need to explain anything. As much as I am angry at you for doing that, I think I can understand why you did it." "You do?" Lucy asked him surprised. "Yeah, and because of that, I don't think we should continue this, our relationship." "What… what are saying? Are you breaking up with me?" "Yes I am. I'm sorry but I think you were right. A girl and a guy can never be just friends. I don't know how JJ feels, but I think I have feelings for her, as more than just friends. And I don't think it's fair for you if we continue with this relationship." Will finally said it. "I can't believe you! How could you do this to me? And it's for that bitch?!" Lucy spat. Will's eyes turned icy cold, his expression hardens. Lucy gulped, seeing how Will's face changed. "Don't you ever call her that again. If you want to be mad, pissed, be mad at me, not her. She's not at fault here. And this is my first and final warning, don't try to mess with JJ's life. If I ever find out you did something to mess with her, trust me, it's you that is to regret it." Will finished before heading towards his pickup truck.
JJ didn't miss the fact that Will has been acting weird around him for the past 2 weeks. He still picks her up for school and drops her off after, but other than the car rides together, he barely hangs out with her anymore. What is going on with him? JJ thought for second before it hit her. Did Lucy ask him to stay away from her? And did he agree to it? JJ felt like she just got stabbed through her heart. She can't believe Will actually sided with his girlfriend about this. She could understand that Lucy is his girlfriend, but to just throw away 11 years of friendship because of a girl… JJ felt a tear threatening to form at the corner of her eye. She quickly wiped it before it could fall down her cheek. She was going to confront him about this tomorrow after school.
The drive back home was uneventful. JJ and Will had some small talk but it felt forced. When they finally reached JJ's house, JJ unbuckled her seatbelt and reached the handle to open the passenger door before stopping herself and turning around to look at Will. Will stared back at JJ, "What?" he asked. "What's going on with you these past couple of week?" "Will shifted uncomfortably. "I don't understand… what… what do you mean?" Will tried to avoid answering her question, knowing exactly what she meant.
"Don't act like you don't know Will. I know you've been avoiding me these past few weeks, and I think I know why." JJ said softly. "You… you do?" Will asked nervously. "You don't want to hurt me but you also want to preserve your relationship. I know Lucy must've told you to stay away from me, to stop being friends with me, and you're contemplating about it. Well let me make it easier for you. Go ahead and be happy with her. You don't need to pick me up or drop me off anymore. I can find my own way to school. My only hope is that you're happy. Goodbye Will." JJ turned and open the door before hopping off his truck. Will panicked, "JJ no, please wait! Let me explain. You've misunderstood me," Will tried calling her back to no avail. JJ looked at him for the last time, "You don't need to explain anything to me Will." J
JJ turned around and walked back into her house, with tears falling down her cheeks. She couldn't hold it in anymore. She just lost her best friend, her first love. She went straight into her room and locked the door. She didn't want to see or talk to anyone just yet. She just wanted to be alone.
Will was dumbfounded. He didn't know what just happened. He was trying to figure out his feelings and how he would approach JJ about it, and now JJ thought he was avoiding her because of his girl-, ex-girlfriend. He needed advice but he didn't know who to ask for it.
What did you think about this chapter? well you guys just have to wait for a wee bit later, the next chapter will be a long one and the wait will be worth it ;)