Wow, I'm glad you all liked that chapter! I like Michelle, too. She's got a unique personality. Well, here is the next chapter.
Unexpected
Chapter 14
Carl's POV
I felt helpless as I watched Jimmy stare at Cindy as if he had never seen before. And of course he's seen her before, why would he do that?
Anyway, Michelle explained to us that we shouldn't upset Cindy again (I seriously didn't mean to offend her! What did I say that was so mean?)and that she needed to talk to Jimmy. Okay, I admit that sometimes I could be a little naive, maybe a little clueless at times, but I knew that Jimmy was in for it now. A retarded monkey could see that!
I've never seen Cindy so upset, except on our graduation day. It kinda makes me wonder, whatever happened to Betty that night? Oh well.
I glanced at the girls, who hadn't even moved out of their spots. I rocked back and forth on my feet, anticipating the big explosion. It never came. I saw Cindy take a big breath and look up at Jimmy. (He was pretty tall now!)
She took his wrist, note that I said wrist, not hand, and said firmly, "We need to talk." And then leading him off to a quieter spot.
"I hope everything goes okay...," Libby said worriedly.
"Everything will be fine. I'll take care of any mishaps. Right now, you need to talk to you-know-who," Michelle said quietly, obviously so that only Libby could hear. Well, she didn't do a very good job, because I heard it.
"Who's you-know-who?" I asked, leaning in. Michelle glared at me and Libby gulped.
"I'll tell you later." Michelle said simply. I nodded and glanced at Sheen. He was staring at Jimmy and Cindy curiously. I looked over there too, and I was shocked at desperate Jimmy looked. They were both sitting down, and Cindy wasn't even looking at him, just sitting there, with her arms crossed, staring off into space. But even from here, I could tell that she was listening to his every word.
Jimmy looked very, very desperate, as said before. (That poor, poor man. He must really love her!) It looked as if he were pleading with her. Cindy still wasn't looking at him. He put his hand up to her chin and made her look into his eyes. I couldn't really see what was going on anymore, so I looked back at Sheen, to see what his reaction was. I got confused when I saw that he wasn't standing there anymore. I looked around and then I saw that Libby and Sheen were on the other side of the room talking. I cast a confused look at Michelle, who was looking from Sheen and Libby to Cindy and Jimmy and back. (Isn't she getting kinda dizzy doing that?)
"What's going on?" I asked.
"Libby had to talk to Sheen. She's debating over whether to get back together with him or not." She said.
"Doesn't she still love him? Why is it hard for her to decide?" I asked, even more confused.
"She doesn't know if Sheen still loves her or not. Which is crazy, cause I saw the look he gave her when I came in," She gave me a smug smile.
"What look?" She sighed and rolled her eyes.
"He still loves her, okay?"
I nodded.
"I sure hope everything goes okay with Jimmy and Cindy though, " She muttered, and then looking at them. She smiled when she saw them deep in conversation. (Or maybe a quiet argument...oh wait, there is no such thing as a quiet argument!)
"Never mind!" She said with a happy smile.
"You know, things could turn in a second. Cindy could still turn down Jimmy and slap him across the face or something! Wow...," I argued.
"Thanks for the positive comment," Michelle glared at me.
"Your welcome," I replied, looking over her head at Jimmy and Cindy.
She stared at me like I was stupid. She didn't think I could see her, but I did. I looked down at her and laughed. Don't know why, but I did.
And she laughed back. Catching me by surprise, she wrapped her arms around my middle in a hug, "It feels good to be back."
I hugged her back and I was sorta surprised when I knew just what she meant.
A/N: I like this chapter. Made me happy, for some reason. Please review! Here's the song, and I laughed when I saw the video, and I thought it would be a good song for this chapter.
If You're Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins
Well you know those times
When you feel like there's a sign on your back
Say's I don't mind if you kick me
Seems like everybody has
Things go from bad to worse
You'd think they couldn't get any worse than that
And then they do
You still walk from straight to narrow
And you don't know where you are
Use the needle of your compass
To sew up your broken heart
Ask directions from a genie
In a bottle of Jim Bean
And she lies to you
That's when you learn the truth
(Chorus)
When you're going through hell
Keep on going, don't slow down
If you're scared, don't show it
You might get out
Before the devil even knows you're there
Well I been deep down in the darkness
I been down to my last match
Felt a hundred different demons
Breathing fire down my back
And I knew if I stumbled
I'd fall right into the trap that they were laying, Yeah
But the good news
Is there's angels everywhere on the street
Holding out a hand to pull you back on your feet
The one's that been dragging for so long
You're on your needs
Might as well be free
Guess what I'm saying
(Chorus x3)
Yeah, if you're going through hell
Keep on moving, face that fire
Walk right through it
You might get out
Before the devil even knows you're there
Yeah you might get out
Before the devil even knows you're there