A/N - Hey you guys..thanks so much for the reviews and I am feeling MUCH better :)..Ugh I'm sorry I didn't update sooner but..I've kinda been busy and this chapter is pretty short. I'll try to make the next one extra long to make up for it, that work:) Hope you like this one anyway..Love you guys!
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Chapter 13 - I'm eighteen
Jude's Pov -
We are about halfway through the first game now and Tommy is in the lead, followed by Jason and then Barbie and Kwest. Then there was Sadie and I'm last..typical, huh? It's weird though. It's like Tommy and Jason are in a competition. When you think about it...is the competition really involving bowling? I think it's deeper than that.
"Hun, It's your turn." Barbie says, walking behind Tommy and gluiding her hand across his back. I swear..it's enough to make a girl sick. The girl being me and the sickening being Bimbo Barbie and Quincy.
Tommy smiled lightly at her and then went to grab his ball. After making his sixth strike for the night..in a row..he smirked and motioned for Jason to go. Jason gladly took his arm from around my shoulder and walked swiftly to the aisle. And yes, I did say he took his arm from my shoulder. Not too long ago he put his arm there when Tommy was getting pretty close with Barbie. Some competition..I feel like I'm being used. Then again..if it's making Quincy jealous..I'm all for it. Let him have a little bit of his own medicine. Jason also made a strike. Still, Tommy was in the lead.
"Destany." Jason said with sly smile, coming back up and sitting next to me. God..this chick made me and Sadie look horrible. I mean seriously, she is following Tommy and Jason. She is an incredible bowler...even better than Kwest, and he's not doing half bad.
Destany nodded and smirked towards me and Sadie, before getting up and heading toward the lane. I don't think Sadie likes her either..
And another strike for psycho Barbie. Ugh..I really don't like her.
"I'm gonna go get a drink, you want anything?" I ask Sadie.
"Water." She sighs, also annoyed by this chick's all too preppy attitude. Sadie don't even like the girl..and she is usually good friends with the preps.
"Alrighty." I say, getting up and walking over to the consession section.
As I walk over there I spot a young...well a boy around my age behind the counter. He had dirty blonde hair and I could see his blue eyes shining in the light. Wow.
"Hi." He says, leaning against the counter and smiling sincerely at me. Wow..I didn't know guys could do that anymore. Seriously, when you think about it..guys play mind games. They lie. You never know when they are being sincere or not. If it's even possible for them to be sincere..but..I think this guy just proved me wrong. His sincerity is glowing through his pleasant, childish grin.
"Hi." I answer, smiling shyly. He smiles even wider at me.
"What can I get you?" He suddenly asks. I think thats what he said..I really couldn't hear..I'm kind of lost in his pretty blue eyes. They're not as nice as Tommy's but..they are still breathtaking.
"Jude?" He suddenly asks. He knows who I am?
"Do I know you from somewhere?" I ask, feeling totally mean. I mean, If I do know him..and I forgot his name..that would be horrible.
He starts to chuckle..I'm guessing hes laughing at the discomfort written all over my face.
"No, no..I um, I've heard your music and well..you're always on T.V and well..yeah." He trailed. Haha..right..I am kind of famous, aren't I? Now I feel stupid.
"Oh, right." I say, smiling.
"Sorry..I didn't catch your name?" I ask, slowly.
"Oh, I'm Rick." He says.
"Rick..thats nice." I say, smiling.
We stay there smiling at each other for a few minutes before I suddenly feel a bit of pressure on my shoulders and I feel someone's body heat next to me. I turn to see the infamous..
"Tom Quincy." He says, sticking his hand out for the boy to shake. And he does.. Quincy has his arm around me. Whats his deal? Now hes looking down at me.
"Whatcha getting?" He asks. Ugh..so much for getting away.
"I can order drinks on my own. I don't need supervision, thanks." I snap. He raises a brow at me before smirking at Rick.
"Six waters please." He says. Can you believe him?
"I got it Tommy." I say, almost pleading. Pathetic, huh? To plead..especially with him.
"No, I insist." He says, still smirking. Well, I'm guessing Rick assumed we were together because he was frowning when he walked over to fulfill our order.
I snatch Tommy's arm away and send daggers at him.
"What is your problem?" I hiss.
"My problem? What is your problem?" He retorts. What?
"You don't even know this guy. I come over and it looks like you two are about to jump behind the counter." He continues. Excuse me?
"Tommy, The last time I checked I was allowed to talk to whoever I wanted. I'm eighteen anyway..I don't need a chaperone. Besides, shouldn't you be worrying about little miss perfect over there?" I say, pointing to Barbie.
Tommy looked in her direction before shaking his head silently and returning his gaze to me. At this point we were both out of breath from basically screaming at each other.
"Heres your drinks." Rick says sadly and it brings the two of us out of our trance.
"I got it.." I mumble, fumbling with my wallet.
"No. I said I got it." He said, finality in his voice.
After paying Tommy and I walked back to the table silently. What was there to say?
We set all the drinks down on the table and everyone who wasn't in our earlier conversation had smiles painted on their faces.
"Jude where have you been? I had to go for you." Jason said, gesturing for me to sit next to him.
"Actually I don't really feel up to bowling right now. I think I'm going to go." I say, staring directly at Tommy. He lowers his head and Barbie tightens her grip on his arm.
"Thats too bad. I was having fun watching you lose." She says, smirking. Oh okay, thats how she wants to play? let the games begin.
"Actually I was wondering..if Tommy would mind driving me home." I say, smiling sweetly at Tommy. Oh yeah..that should throw him off. He looks up at me utterly confused and I continue to smile.
"Um. No. Tommy..she has her own car." Barbie says, holding Tommy even tighter. Can you believe her?
"No, actually..I rode with Sadie. She has to drive back..besides..I don't want to ruin her fun." I say, still smiling. I think Sadie is catching on because shes smiling as well. Oh look at that..so is Kwest! But then again..Jason doesn't look too happy.
Tommy is staring at me and not saying anything. You have to hate it when he does that. You always want to know what the hell he is thinking because he is so freakin unpredictable.
"Yeah..I'll drive you." He murmurs, before getting up and grabbing his jacket. I smile and take his arm.
"Thanks Tommy..you're the greatest." I say loudly and I look back only once to see Barbie glaring at me. Oh yeah..let the games begin.
No one's Pov -
Destany watched Jude walk away, snuggled into Tommy.
"Why the hell didn't you drive her?" She asked Jason. He was clearly already mad but he shrugged.
"Got my liscence taken away a few years ago.." He says softly.
Sadie and Kwest both smile at eachother as if they know exactly what was going on.
"So Kwest..you want to teach me how to make the ball spin?" Sadie says.
"Haha..sure." He says, holding out his hand. Sadie took it and they walked over to the lane together.
Jude's Pov -
So we just stepped out of the bowling aly and I let go of Quincy and keep my distance.
"Nice show back there." He finally says, getting into his side of the car. I smile.
"I thought so." I say, also getting in.
He puts the key in the ignition and then we drive off. This was going to be an interesting drive..not really..not for me anyway. Whi knows what Quincy'll say? I for one..don't want to hear it.
A/N - Yeah yeah I know it's short. But..was it okay? It was REALLY hard to write for some reason..I guess I've got a small case of writer's block. Eh, please review:)