Chapter 8 'Forgivness'
A month had past since the teachers voted to let the Jay and Spinner back in school. Spinner and Manny had made up with eachother since then. They had been dating eachother for a couple weeks. Emma will still have nothing to do with Jay despite his efforts to earn her trust.
Paige, Hazel, Emma and Ashely came slowly walking into the DOT. They all walked over to a corner booth and sat down. "I can't believe your gonna be seventeen Paige," Hazel said clapping her hands together.
"I know I am so excited," she said smiling. "This weeken my parents are giving me the house to myself so its Paige party time," she said highfiving Hazel.
"Hello my names Jay and I'll-" he stopped talking when he saw Emma.
"You gonna take are orders or not," Emma said glaring up at him.
"Right um...what would you like," he said looking at them.
"We'll have three hamburgers, one veggie, four cokes and a plate of fires," Ashely said throwing down the menu.
"It'll be with you in a few minutes," he said softly. "See ya Emma," he said looking down at her and she just rolled her eyes. Jay walked over to the counter and sat on the stool.
"You should give him a chance Em," Hazel said in a low voice.
"To what make another kid bring another gun to school, give me an STD or break my heart," she said looking at her.
"Lets just focus on my party guys," Paige began. "We have alot of invatation to send out and then there's decorations, food, music," she said looking at all of them.
"Here's you guys food," he said setting down the plates. "Enjoy," he said looking at Emma who avoid eye contact with him.
"I am gonna go to the bathroom you guys," Paige said getting up. They all nodded their heads and went back to talking with eachother.Paige walked over to Jay and sat down next to him.
"What do you want Paige?" He asked counting his tips.
"I came over here to invite you to my birthday party," she said in a low voice and he looked up at her.
"Dose Emma know about this?" He asked looking over at her.
"Its my party Jay I can invite whoever I want to invite," she said in a cocky tone.
"That would be a no then," he said looking down. "Look that is nice thought to invite me but I don't want to cause her anymore pain," he said looking up at her.
"Fine but here's my address in case you change your mind," she said writing down her address on a piece of paper and handing it to him. She got up and walked back over to the girls.
"Are you going man?" Spinner asked leaning against the counter. He looked over at Emma and sighed to himself. ((()))
The night of the party the girls were over at Paige's getting everything ready. She wanted everything to be perfect before her guest arrived. They had plenty of food, music and drinks to last them the night. "What do you guys think?" Paige asked spinning around showing off her new outfit.
"You look great Paige," Hazel walking over and hugging her friend. Paige looked over at the table to see some of her present there.
"I wonder what I got," she said trying to sneak a peek into one of the bags.
"I don't think so," Emma said smacking her hand away. "Not until everyone arrives," she said in a firm voice and Paige rubbed her hand.
They all laughed then looked up when they heard a knock at the door. "Yeah my first party guest," she said walking over to the door. She opened the door and Ellie came walking in with Alex right behind her.
"Happy Birthday Paige," Alex said handing her a present.
"Thanks you guys," she said taking their gifts and setting them down onto the table.
"When is eveyone suppose to be here?" Ellie asked looking at her watch. Just then the doorbell rang and she went to open it.
"They'll all be here soon," Emma said getting up from the table.
"How have you been Emma?" Alex asked walking into the kitchen with her.
"I am doing okay," she began. "Taking everything one day at a time," she said pouring herself a drink and Alex nodded her head.
"Cheers to a new day," Alex said holding up her drink.
"I'll drink to that," Emma said and their glasses clinked together.
Everyone finally began to arrive within the hour and were having a good time. They were sitting around talking or dancing to the music. Chester came walking over to Emma and sat down next to her.
"Hey neighbor," he said sitting down next to her. He moved into the house right next to Emma just a few days ago.
"Hey Chester," she said with a smile on her face.
"What's got you so down girl?" He said wrapping his arm around her shoulder.
"Just thinking," she said sighing deeply.
"Well stop thinking and come dance with me," he said pulling her off the couch and over to the dance floor. Emma is dancing with Chester when she sees Jay come walking in.
"Excuse me a minute," she said walking away. Chester turned around to see Jay and then sighs deeply. Alex sees Emma run up the stairs and chases after her. ((()))
Alex finds Emma in a bedroom wiping away her tears. She sighed to herself and walked into the bedroom. "You okay Nelson," she asked closing the door behind her.
"That depends on your definition of okay," she said laughing and taking a seat on the bed. Alex slowly walks over and sits down next to her in silence.
"He likes you Emma," she said softly. "I see they way he looks at you its the way he use to look at me," she said looking down. Emma wiped some tears from her face and then looked up.
"Then why did he hurt me?" She asked. "I mean I know he said he was sorry but how do I know he really means it," she said softly and Alex shrugged her shoulder slightly.
"How do I know that once I forgive him he's not gonna break my heart? Just like he broke yours and maybe even Amy's," Emma said laughing to herself.
"You don't know that Emma," Alex said looking up. "But your really gonna let you fear and anger get in the way of what might turn out to be love," she said looking up and Emma looked down.
"Look I am not saying you have to date him," said getting up. "But if I and all those people out there can forgive him so can you," Alex said walking towards the door.
"Alex thanks," she with a smile. "I'll be down there in a minute okay," she said wiping her eyes and Alex nodded her head.
"I told you this was a bad idea," Jay said looking over at Spinner. Alex came walking over to the girls who were sitting at the table.
"How is she?" Ellie asked looking over at Alex.
"She's gonna be okay," she said hoping that she was right.
"I need sometime to think things over," he said getting up from the couch and walking up stairs.
"Should we stop him," Hazel said feeling concerned.
"No they need to work this out," Alex said before taking a sip of her drink. ((()))
Jay walked up the stairs and leaned against the wall in the hallway. Emma came walking out of the bedroom. They both stared at eachother and she looked down at the floor. "Don't worry I was just leaving," he said staring to walk away.
"Wait," she said grabbing his arm and he turned to face her. "Can we talk for a minute?" She asked in a soft voice and he nodded his head.
They walked into the bedroom and she sat down on the bed again. "You gonna sit down or not?" Emma asked looking up at him.
"Depends is it safe," he asked and she nodded her head slowly. He sat at the edge of the bed and took a deep breath.
"Look I have been a real jerk to you lately," she said in a low voice.
"You have every right to be Emm after what I did to you," he said looking down.
"Yeah but still I should have given you a chance," she began. "Its just I didn't know if you were really sorry for what you did," she said softly and he looked up at her.
"I am Emma I am so sorry," Jay began. "I didn't mean for things to get that out of hand and I didn't mean to give you, Amy and Alex an STD," he said looking down.
"I should have never cheated on Alex," he said with tears in his eyes. "I mean we grew apart I should have just ended it instead of hooking up with girls," he said looking up at her.
She ran her finger across his cheek and wiped his tears away. "You want to know one of the reason I stayed away from you?" She asked softly.
"Yeah," he replied nodding his head.
"I was afraid that if I forgave, I would fall for you, and then I would just get my heartbroken like last time," she said looking down.
"Look at me Emma," he said lifting her chin. "I am not good with this whole love I mean every time I broke up with a girl I would just find another one," Jay said and she sighed deeply.
"That's comforting" she said sarcastically.
"What I am trying to say it? I still want a chance with you but only if you want to," he said softly.
"You mean we can take it as slow as I want," she said and he nodded his head.
"Look I don't know exactly what I feel for you but I would like to find out," he said running his hand down the side of her face.
"I guess your forgiven then," she began. "Just don't break my heart cause I will make you regret it," she said looking at him and he pulled her into a kiss. They pulled away after a few minutes and just smiled at eachother. ((()))
Jay and Emma came slowly walking down the stairs holding hands. They walked over to Spinner and Manny and started talking to them. Paige looked up from the table and saw Jay's arm wrapped around Emma.
"I love it when my plans work," she said with a smile then taking a drink of her coke.
"Excuse me," Alex began. "But I am the one that did convinced her to talk to him thank you very much," she said with a cocky attitude. The two girls began to argue and everyone rolled their eyes.
"Ladies! Laides," Craig said holding his hand up. "Lets just be happy that she gave him another chance," he said in a soft voice and the girls all nodded their heads.
"I am glad you guys made up," Manny said smiling at Emma.
"Where not a full trust mode but I think with some work we'll get there," she said smiling up at Jay. He kissed the top of her head and wrapped his arms tightly around her.
"Hey Em," Marco said walking over to them. "Dylan is gonna be bring out the cake when he dose can you switch off the light," he said with a pleading look on his face.
"Sure Marco I can do that," she said with a smile on her face.
"Thanks Em," he said kissing her cheek.
"Marco now is it lights on or off," she said joking with him and he gave her a look. "I am just kidding don't worry," she said slightly laughing and he walked into the kitchen.
"You are so mean," Jay whispered into her ear.
"Yeah come on I better stand by the light switch," she said walking over to the other side of the room. She saw Dylan walking out of the kitchen with the cake and turned off the lights.
"Happy Brithday To You, Happy Brithday To You, Happy Brithday Dear Paige, Happy Brithday To You," they all sang and then she blew out her candles. They all clapped, cheered and whistled for her.
She opened all her presents and was thrilled with everything she had gotten. The part ended around one in the morning and everyone started to leave. Alex, Ellie, Hazel, Manny, Ashely and Emma were all staying over for the night.
They finished cleaning up and Emma walked Jay out to his car. He leaned against his car and wrapped his arms around her.
"Thank you," he said running his hand down her face. "I mean for giving me a second chance to be with you," he said in a low voice.
"Just remember we're gonna take this slow," she said softly.
"I know as long as I am with you I will take it as slow as you want," he said looking down at her. She leaned up and gave him a small kiss. They both pulled away from eachother after a few minutes.
"I should get back inside," she said pulling away. "Call me tommorow I should be home around noon," she said looking at him and he nodded his head slowly.
She watched him get into his car a drive away. She smiled to herself and then walked back into the house. "He's a good kisser isn't he," Alex said causing Emma to jump.
"What are you doing sneaking up on people like that?" She said trying to catch her breath.
"Sorry didn't mean to scare you," she said slightly laughing and they walked into the livingroom.
"Are you guys dating now?" Paige asked sitting down on the couch.
"Yeah but we're gonna take it slow I need to learn to trust him," she said looking at them. "You sure your okay with this," Emma asked looking over at Alex.
"Yeah me and him grew apart besides I kind of like someone else," she said in a low voice.
"Who is this mystery man then?" Ashely said with a smile on her face.
"I'll tell you guys but you have to promise not to laugh," she said firmily and they all nodded their heads.
"Who is it Alex?" Ellie said nudging her friends shoulder.
"Its...Its Towzer," she said looking up and the all squealed. They were laughing and clapping their hands.
"Are you gonna ask him out?" Hazel said with happiness in her voice.
"I don't know he might not like me," she said looking down.
"I seriously doubt that," Emma began. "Just take a chance it might just work out," she said with a smile and Alex bit her lower lip. ((()))
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