Chapter 3
I'm unusual, not so typical
Way to smart to be waiting around
Tai- chi practicing, Snowboard Champion
I could fix the flat on your car
I might even be a rock st-
"…Hello?" I said weakly into the phone.
"Lily? Why aren't you up already? We have cheerleading practice this morning, remember?" Miley's voice boomed.
"Oh yeah, right. Forgot about that. You go first, I'll be there soon."
"Um, okay then. See you later. Bye!" She replied.
"Yup, bye." I plopped my phone back onto the floor and groaned. My body was aching everywhere. I rubbed my eyes carefully so I wouldn't touch any of my bruises. I eventually decided to get up and get ready for school. If by any chance I would be able to.
I sat up slowly and successfully got up without falling back down. I looked into my mirror and frowned. I had a dark purple bruise over my right eye and scratches all over my face. I searched my whole body for anything else just in case. On my back, were multiple cuts. My stomach had the biggest bruise ever and my body was covered with scratches.
I sighed and a single tear cascaded down my rosy cheeks. I wiped it away quickly. I looked around for my foundation and luckily found a full bottle. I applied it everywhere so my cuts and bruises weren't visible. I made sure my face was completely covered. I felt so dirty. I've never worn this much makeup in my life. But I didn't want anyone asking me about my face. The last time Miley had seen me like this, was a month ago. I lied and said that I fell down the stairs before I arrived at school. I knew she was suspicious, but it was good enough for her to believe me. She knew I was a klutz anyways. On the contrary, I knew Oliver knew I was lying. He's my best friend and he's known me since Preschool for God's sake. All he did was give me a look and shook his head. What a donut.
After I finished everything that needed to be done, I quickly left the house and started walking to school. I felt like it was taking me 5 hours just to walk 2 steps. My ankle felt as though it was broken so I had to make sure I was walking carefully. I nearly slipped until I felt someone catch me.
"Hey, you alright there Lily?" It was Oliver.
"I'm fine Liver, thanks. What's up?" I asked him. Liver was my nickname for him.
"No problem. Don't want you getting hurt now, do we Lily Pad? Hmm, not much. Just a little hungry." He said with a smile.
I raised my eyebrow at him and giggled. "A little huh?"
"Okay, okay. Maybe a lot hungry." Oliver replied. I laughed and ruffled his hair.
"Typical Oliver." I exclaimed.
"The only one you know and love." He stated. I rolled my eyes at him and we continued to walk to school.
When we reached our lockers, it took me about 5 minutes to open my lock. Due to what felt like 3 broken fingers. After I got all the things I needed, Oliver started acting like a donut again.
"Oh Lily, did you hear about the new celebrities attending our school?" He asked me, with excitement.
"The Jonas Brothers you mean?" I replied back stolidly.
"Yeah! THE Jonas Brothers. They are so lucky." He said emphasizing every word. I smiled and shook my head softly.
"And what are you laughing at?" He asked me. I rested a hand on his shoulder and he shot me a confused look.
"They're just the same as all of us. You should know how that feels. Since you know… Miley is um, yeah. They're just like any other normal teenage boys. They're really nice." I stated. He gave me a dirty look and rested a hand on my shoulder.
"Oh, Lily Pad. You just don't understand it from a guy's point of view. They are beyond lucky. They have amazing talent and they can get any girl they want. I bet a girl would die with happiness if even just one of them said hi to them." He said matter-of-factly.
"Maybe, but probably not me." I told him.
"Haha. Like I'm supposed to believe you? Uh huh, okay there." He was making me mad.
As we kept arguing, I heard a familiar voice call my name. I turned around and found Joe standing there behind us with a smile.
"Hey Lily!" He shouted. He stretched his arms open and I hugged him. Thank God he didn't squeeze me, cause if he did. God knows what would've happened.
"What's up Joe?" I asked him.
He looked around and shook his head. "Not much, you?"
"Same, I guess." I heard Oliver purposely cough and I tried not to laugh out loud. "Oh right, this is my friend Oliver Oken." I said dully.
Oliver's eyes lit up and I wanted to burst out laughing. But if I did, my ribs would probably hurt even more.
Joe smiled and waved at him. "Sup man, I'm Joe." He introduced himself.
"I-I know who you are. N-nice meeting you d-dude." Oliver struggled to say.
Joe nodded with a smile and then he turned back to face me. "Well, I better get to class, bye Lily! See you around Oliver."
I waved goodbye and so did Oliver. I turned to Oliver and stuck my tongue out at him. He smiled and started bowing at me. I giggled and slapped him on the head.
"I'm going to class. Later Liver!" I told him.
"You surprise me everyday Lily Pad, everyday. See you later!" He replied back.
I was hurrying to class until I felt someone bump into me again. What was it with me and bumping into people? I winced and fell onto the floor. Oh, thanks a lot slick! Pain struck through my body just like the night before. My books were scattered everywhere across the school hallway. I tried to fight back the tears that threatened to fall but they managed to pour out.
"Oh my God. I am terribly sorry! Are you o-okay? Let me help you up. I am so sorry, I wasn't looking. That must have hurted! Let me take you to the nurse's office." That voice sounded familiar.
I looked up and discovered myself staring into the same brown eyes I've stared into before. I could tell he was worried because the minute I looked into his eyes, his eyes widened and he immediately started patting my back.
"Lily, are you okay? I'm so sorry! Ugh, I'm so clumsy. Where does it hurt? Come on, let me help you to the Nurse's office, maybe we could send you home to rest or somethi-"
"No, please. I'm okay, really." I quickly interrupted him. His eyes were full with guilt and I sighed.
"Nick, I'm fine. I'll just go sit on the stairs or something. I don't feel like going to class anyways. It's okay, I tend to end up on the floor most of the time anyways. Go on, go to class. I'll be just fine." I managed to say through my sobs.
He smiled softly at me and that definitely caught me off guard.
"Why are you smiling?" I questioned him.
"It's just, you're so nice. You have a really kind heart. But I'm not just going to leave you here, I'm not like that. The least I could do is take you somewhere else. How about the Nurse's office to check up on any bruises or cuts?" He asked.
"No, no. Anywhere but there, please." I couldn't go to the nurse. Bumping into someone and falling couldn't have caused all the cuts and bruises I had on my body. They would probably find out what really happened.
He looked puzzled but he nodded anyways. "Okay, we won't go there. So where do you want to go?"
"Nick, you really don't have to come with me. I don't want you missing class." I said.
"I'd find any excuse to miss classes with those crazy fan girls any day. And plus, it'll be fun. I need to take my mind off of all this school work while managing these crazed fans anyway. So come on, I really want to come. Unless you don't want me to?" His eyes were so nice… Oh wait, what?!
"N-no, of course I want you to come. It's just that I don't want you getting into any troub-" I was cut off by his finger on my lips.
"Lily, please." He pleaded. I looked into his beautiful chocolate brown eyes and melted. How could I say no?
"Fine, I give up. Let's go. But if you get into any trouble, you're not allowed to blame it on me!" I told him. His face lit up and he nodded his head furiously. He began to walk and I rolled my eyes.
"Ahem, forgetting anything? Oh, or should I say, anyone?" I coughed out. He turned back at me with a big smile and I laughed.
He reached out his hand and I took it. I tried my best to get up, but my legs kept dying on me. My whole body was sore and I couldn't move. How in the world was I going to get out of this position? Tears continued to leak out as I felt the gush of pain flow through my body once again.
"Oh God, did I bump into you that hard? Ah, I'm so stupid! Sorry, sorry, sorry! Here, let me help you." He yelled as he started picking up my books and shoving it into his school bag.
"It's okay Nick, I can handle the books. It's just the walking part I'm having trouble with." I said, starting to gather my books with him.
While I was reaching out for my Romeo and Juliet book, I felt Nick's warm hand rested on top of mines. Our eyes connected and I could feel myself blush. He smiled shyly and used his thumb to brush away my tears softly. We continued to lock eyes until I felt him touch a cut on my face. I gently pushed his hand away and started staring at the floor. I could tell he was hurt. We sat there in awkward silence until he decided to speak.
"Tell you what, I'll call my big brother Kevin to come pick us up and I'll carry you out to his car okay? He's really cool, so don't worry. We can tell him to drive us wherever. He'll understand why I'm skipping school." He suggested.
Before I could argue with him, he scooped my body into his arms. And before I knew it, Nick Jonas was carrying me, bridal style. I was surprised by his actions but I was to shy to do or say anything.
I could feel heat make its way up to my cheeks. Boy, was I embarrassed or what? I was so surprised that he didn't struggle or anything. I looked at his face and smiled. He was so cute. I think he felt me staring at him because he looked down at me as well. I quickly looked away and blushed. Ugh Lily, stop embarrassing yourself!
"Thanks. Uh, you know, for this and um... getting my books and skipping school for me. I really can't wait to meet your brother. Well, I meant Kevin, not Joe. Because you know, I've already met Joe yesterday, in the hallwa-"
"You've met Joe?" He asked, cutting me off.
I nodded and he plastered a smile on his lips. "He's a cool guy eh?"
"The coolest." I replied. He looked down at me with those beautiful brown eyes and his mouth formed an 'o'
"Hey! What about me? I'm cool too, right?!" He asked, sounding like a little baby.
I laughed at his face expression and shook my head. "No, you're the cutes- I mean the uh, coolerest...!" Oh, nice job Truscott! I should really learn how to shut up. Reminder; after all the bruises and cuts mend, slap self on the forehead as hard as you can.
He smiled and I giggled nervously. "Okay, I'm going to sit you down on the stairs while I call Kevin. Is that okay?" He asked.
I nodded and he gently sat me down on the stairs. He pulled out his iPhone and dialed a number.
"Kevin? It's Nick. Yes, I'm at school. Yes, Joe is at school too. No he isn't with me. Well if you shut up and stop asking questions, maybe I'll tell you why I called you! Okay, fine. Sorry for showing you attitude. Okay, dude I need your help. I bumped into a girl at school just now and she's really hurt. But she doesn't want to go to the Nurse's Office and I feel really bad because she's crying. No it's not because she saw my face! Would you just listen and stop laughing! This is serious! I need you to come to my school right now and pick us up ok? What, why not?! Come on, help your younger brother out please? No way man! Don't even try that. Are you crazy?! Psht, try again. Ugh, fine! You can have my dessert for a week, sheesh. Hurry up, bye!" He shouted in his phone.
I stared at him and start laughing. "Aw, you gave up a week of desserts just for me? You're too sweet." I said.
He smiled timidly and sat next to me. "Hey, but you owe me! I cannot live without sugar, even though I'm diabetic."
"You are? I'm so sorry. It's okay though, my mom was diabetic. So I understand completely." I reassured him.
"Oh really? How is she?" He asked.
"She actually died 2 years ago. But not from diabetes, so don't freak out on me." I stated. I felt his arms around my shoulders and I smiled softly.
"I'm truly sorry Lily. I can relate to you. But you don't have to talk about it if you don't want to. I'm here for you though, if you do want to talk about it." He explained.
I rested my head on his shoulder and he gripped onto me tighter. "How can you relate?" I asked kindly.
"Well, like you, I lost someone really important to me 2 years ago as well. Her name was Arianna and she was my best friend." He said in a whisper tone.
I looked at him and a serious expression took over his face. "I'm so sorry for bringing this up." I apologized.
He looked at me and shook his head. "No, it's okay. I like talking about it sometimes. I just miss her so much."
"I know Nick, I know." I slowly slipped my hand into his. "I know exactly how you feel."
We sat there together in comfortable silence until we heard a car honk.
Hey everyone! Thanks so much for all your reviews, they do mean a lot to me. I'm really sorry that this chapter took such a long time, but I've been so busy with school and work lately. But luckily, the holidays are coming up! I'm so excited for Christmas :) Anyways, focusing on the story now. I'm sorry if this chapter doesn't live up to your expectations but I promise this story will be good, so bear with me please! I know most of you are Lily/Joe shippers, but I really want to try something new. But, I don't know for sure yet. So stick around to find out. Well, I guess that's it for me today. Hope you enjoyed this chapter and don't forget to review!