I'm really sorry I've taken so long with this story and that the next chapter will take even longer than the rest. I've been doing my Junior Cert and soon I'm going to Irish College and then on holidays. Really sorry but R&R anyway! Also big shout out to xLostHeartx for the name suggestions.
Jude's POV
After talking to Caitlin, I tried to remember all the guys I'd met since I got here. None of them seemed the type Nikki would like so I decided to just go home.
I have to admit, it was a bit of a coincidence what happened next. Our new neighbour, Frank, had brought his son over. Elliot was just perfect for Nikki. So, I invited him to come with me to the mall the next day.
He laughed a bit at the idea of hanging out every day at a mall but seemed to understand when I mentioned that I worked there. We talked for a while but then he had to go so I told him I'd see him tomorrow.
The Next Day
Jen's POV
"You told Jude what?", I screamed at Caitlin. She looked terrified, like I might strangle her or something.
"Just that he should find a new boyfriend for Nikki and then he could have Jonesy.", she squealed.
I was even madder at the poor girl now, and started yelling, "Why would you get his hopes up like that? My step-brother isn't, and never will be.."
"Won't be what?", Jonesy walked up right at that moment.
"Nothing," I sighed.
"Well, anyway, I just wanted to tell you girls that I broke up with Nikki.
"WHAT?", Caitlin and I shouted unanimously.
Jonesy's POV
I wasn't surprised at Caitlin and Jens' reactions. Nikki and I had been together for so long that everyone would be surprised at our break up.
"I said I broke up with Nikki?", I repeated. I wasn't that sad about it, to be honest.
"But why?", Caitlin asked, looking almost as upset as Nikki had been.
"She thinks I'm gay", I replied, "Can you believe that?"
Caitlin looked guilty. Jen looked sympathetic.
I scowled at Caitlin. "You too?", I asked her.
She blushed and nodded.
I frowned, feeling like hitting her, but instead just grabbed Jen and stormed off, dragging my step-sister along with me.
Jen's POV
I didn't know what Jonesy was going to tell me that he couldn't tell Caitlin so I just waited until he pulled me next to a wall and I could see he was crying. I'd never seen him cry before. Never. Something had to be seriously wrong.
"Oh my God, you're crying. What's wrong, Jonesy? Tell me everything.", I whispered.
"I just.. can't stand that.. they knew before I did.", Jonesy whispered, between sobs.
It took a while for me to understand what he was just after saying, seeing as the crying was so out of character for him, but then I understood.
"You mean, you are gay?", I asked, even though he'd pretty much already said it.
He nodded and I just pulled him closer and hugged him.
"It's okay, Jonesy. I'm sure lots of people have taken much longer than you have to realise it.", I said, trying to comfort him.
"Thanks Jen.. You're a wonderful sister, you know?", he told me, smiling softly.
"Thanks, bro.", I smirked.
"No problem, sis," he grinned, wiping the tears off, "so, you going to help me get Jude to go out with me or what?"
"Sure. Lets go to the Khaki Barn."
Meanwhile
Nikki's POV
I couldn't believe Jonesy had broken up with me, but I had to keep working. In fact I worked twice as hard, causing the Clones to just sit there, gaping at me. Then, Jude came in, with the hottest guy I had ever seen!
"Hey Nikki," Jude said, "This is Elliot, my neighbour"
I smiled at him, he smiled back. My heart actually fluttered!
I asked the Clones if I could go on my break. They let me. So, Elliot and I went on a date. It was perfect. I'd completely forgotten about Jonesy.
At the Khaki Barn
Jude's POV
When Jonesy and Jen walked into the Khaki Barn, I felt uncomfortable. I felt bad telling them I'd brought a friend who was now off with Nikki somewhere, alone.
Jonesy looked shocked that Nikki would move on so fast. He looked really mad when Nikki came back in, laughing with Elliot.
Oooh, what will Jonesy be like to Nikki? Again, I'm really sorry my updates are so slow.. Review please!