A/N. Hey everyone, sorry about the wait for the next chapter but my internet was playing up so I couldn't upload it. I have absolutely no idea what I'm going to do with this story so I would love advice or ideas. Thanks
"Do I have bad BO or something?" I ask Sade on Monday, "as Jack hasn't said a single word to me since Shane's party"
Sade pretended to sniff me, playing along before shaking her head laughing, "Don't worry about it, I think it's obvious to say the guy is practically in love with you." She reassured me.
I wasn't convinced. Maybe he was trying to give me the impression that Saturday night was a mistake and he only kissed me because of sympathy reasons. But surely you don't just go round kissing girls the way he kissed me because you feel sorry for them.
"Well, here's your chance to ask him now Mel" she tells me as Jack walks towards us.
"Hey Jack, how'd you like Shane's party on the weekend?" Sade asked him grinning.
"It was just fine thanks Sade" he replied, "May I speak with Melanie for a moment"
Sade took the hint and made her way to her locker.
"About Saturday, if you totally regret it, that's understandable," I blurted out before Jack had the chance to say anything.
"Hang on, what?"
"Look, it's ok, I'm not some charity case." I informed him.
"Are you saying Saturday night was a mistake to you? As incase you didn't notice it definitely wasn't a mistake for me" he tells me leaning forward gazing straight into my eyes.
"No, no. I just thought seen you were sort of avoiding me all weekend, that you regretted Saturday night."
"Why would I even think of regretting it when I think you are the most gorgeous, sexiest girl in the world" he whispers in my ear before walking away.
For the rest of the day my smile never left my face, well at least until I had a run in with Carly. There I was minding my own business when suddenly she knocks me to the ground from behind. I drop my books everywhere and get up to face her.
"What's shoved up your arse today?" I ask
"Ah gee I dunno maybe since you stole my boyfriend!"
"What? Unlike you I'm not a home-wrecker in training" I say
"Yeah well then why are you with Jack? He's mine"
I was starting to lose my patience with this stuck up snob.
"Firstly, You and Jack broke up, or shall I say he DUMPED you! Secondly, Jack made it quite clear on Saturday night that he isn't your property anymore."
"Oh we'll see about that," she tells me before stalking off.
"Oh yeah we'll see when my fist makes contact with you nose job" I mumble under my breath.
"What a lovely performance" Sade comes up beside me.
"I guess you saw that then?"
"I think half of our grade saw it. People are putting money on you to win too by the way," she says
"You are joking right"
"Since when did you become so gullible?"
"What is her problem? Seriously, her and Jack aren't even going out anymore!" I sigh, sliding into my seat.
"Maybe she just feels threatened by you now that Jack has changed"
"I guess we'll just have to see how it plays out"
By that afternoon there was a rumor going around the school that Carly and I were going to have a fight in the parking lot. I have no idea who started it but there was no way I was threatening my chances at Oxford for a petty fight over a boy. Ok so maybe he wasn't just any boy, but still I didn't want to blow my chances for university.
"Is it true that you want to fight me?" Carly pushes me
"Yeah no thanks. I thought it was you who started those stupid rumors."
"Please as if why would I wreck my perfectly good manicure." She tells me flipping her hair before walking away.
Problem solved – no fight. Too bad half the school didn't know that though. I jump up on my car bonnet.
"I hate to break it to you guys but there's no fight so you can just forget about it and go home" I tell everyone that's hanging around.
They all moan and grumble before leaving.
"Very impressive" I hear a familiar voice behind me.
I turn around to see Jack.
"Why thank you kind sir" I say pretending to be flattered, "I take it you need a lift home?" I venture.
"It's like you can read my mind," he says grinning.
"So where are you going next year?" I ask on the way home
"Not sure yet. I doubt university though."
"Really? But by going to uni you can broaden your horizons."
"Wow, do you practice in the mirror trying to sound like my mum?"
I punch him on the arm whilst laughing.
"What is this music? Its hurting my ears." he groans
I turn up the volume and sing along to Savage Garden.
"I would fly to the moon and back if you'll be, if you'll be my baby. Got a ticket for a world where we belong so would you be my baby."
"Who knew you were such a great singer," he tells me as the song finishes.
"Well what can I say it's my hidden talent "
He rubs his chin. "Hmm…yes and I think it should stay hidden incase the glass breaks."
I pull up in my driveway and I'm disappointed that I don't live further away from school.
"That will be $15 thanks" I tell Jack joking.
He leans over and kisses me, "How much do I owe you now?" he says
"$10"
He kisses me again, longer this time.
"I suppose I could let you off the hook this time" I say when we break apart, "do you want to come in for a drink?" I ask.
"That's a very tempting offer but I'm going to have to refuse as I promised Dad I'd do some stuff for him"
"Oh ok that's fine." I say disappointed.
He gives me hand a squeeze and tells me next time. I couldn't concentrate on anything that afternoon…except for Jack. He's hot then he's cold. I just don't get him. I tried studying but that didn't work, I then tried watching old reruns of 90210 and don't get me wrong Luke Perry aka Dylan McKay is a complete babe but I just couldn't concentrate. I must have dozed off on the couch, as when I opened my eyes it was pitch black except for the TV. I got up, turned off the TV and made my way upstairs to change into my PJs. It wasn't that dark in my room so I didn't bother turning on the light. After I got changed I looked out the window to see what Jack was doing. His room was pitch black, as always.
I went to bed grumpy that he wasn't in his room. Half an hour later I hear a tap at my window. I turn around to find him outside my window. I get out of bed, only to realize I'm in an old, daggy singlet and knickers. I opened my window before going to my drawer and putting on some shorts.
"You didn't have to do that for me," he says.
"Perve" I retort
"Ouch" he clutched his chest, "you should be lucky I'm such a gentleman and didn't look when you got changed before" he says
I feel my cheeks burn.
"You were spying on me?"
"Actually I wasn't, not that you'd believe me though."
"That's true. Why are you here?"
"Oh I thought it was every girl's fantasy to have her boyfriend creep in through her window"
"So you're my boyfriend then?"
"What else would I be? As I don't think I'd be able to let you date anyone else and friends with benefits doesn't seem that appealing"
I pull him over to bed with me and we start kissing. After a while things are getting hot and heavy, however he breaks apart saying he should probably go back to his room incase his parents check on him.
I don't believe that he's telling me the truth but I leave it at that and he's suddenly climbing the tree to get back through his window.
I go to sleep determined to find out who the new Jack Perry really is.
