Chapter 7
A best friend is someone who will always be there for you. When something good happens there the first person you want to tell the news too. Whenever you are together you have a blast and the laughter never stops. They can always tell when something is wrong and know exactly what to say to make you feel better. If you mess up and make them angry. They will always end up forgiving you. There the one person who completely understand you and accepts you for who you are.
Scene 1
"Enough with all the small talk Jas," said Belle as she put her phone on speaker so she could make a sandwich, "What happened last night?"
"We just hung out," said Jasmine as she painted her toe nails on her bed
"Well what did you do? Give me some information!"
"He took me to this interesting cultural festival at the Atantica resort."
"He took you there, so it was a date."
"No it wasn't," insisted Jasmine
"I was waiting all night for you to call and you never did," said Belle as she was trying to guilt Jasmine into giving her more detail.
"Sorry I got in too late and I know your parents go to bed early."
"Why were you out so late?" demanded Belle
"Nothing happened we just stayed their till ten and then ended up going for a walk and talking till 11."
"I am sure your mom was pleased at you staying out so late with a boy," laughed Belle
"Yeah," said Jasmine she couldn't keep this a secret from her friends anymore, especially Belle
"So answer this do you wish it was a date?"
"Well if he wanted it to be a date then I would to."
"You so like him!" exclaimed Belle
"Okay you caught me I like him," blurted out Jasmine," Are you happy now?"
"Yes actually I really am."
"Want to come over today? "Asked Jasmine, "There something I need to talk to you about but it has to be in person.
"Yeah of course, I'll be over in an hour."
Scene 2
Ariel was practicing her solo, the concert was in a week and she wanted it to be perfect. Normally only seniors got the solos so she had to show everyone that she deserved it. Ariel loved to sing she would sing constantly sometimes her father would pay her to stop when he wanted some peace and quiet. She was always told she had a beautiful voice by her family and her friends but that is what they are supposed to tell you. She was so afraid to sing this song; it was one of her favourites. She was afraid she was not going to do it justice. Before she sang she liked to give herself a pep talk. She looked in her mirror and said "You are a famous singer now go out and wow the audience."
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
Each morning I get up I die a little
Can barely stand on my feet
Take a look in the mirror and cry
Lord what you're doing to me
I have spend all my years in believing you
But I just can't get no relief, Lord!
Somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
John was walking up to her room and he heard her. He stopped and watched her for a bit. He thought her voice was amazing it touched him. She was putting her arm up in the air and belting out the lyrics. "I didn't realize when I was coming over here I would get a show," laughed John as he walked into her room.
"You know normal people just don't walk into other peoples bedroom," said Ariel as she turned away from the mirror to look at him
"You sounded pretty good but I am sure I could do better," teased John
"Says the boy who is tone deaf," said Ariel
"You're just jealous of my talents."
"Oh you caught me! "Said a sarcastic Ariel, "I am actually really scared for the concert."
"If you freeze up I'll just start singing for you," joked John
"Can you be serious for once? See this is why I need some girlfriends who will listen to my problems."
"Sorry. You were saying."
"What if I don't do the song justice?" said Ariel as she sat on her bed, "Then the whole school will know me as the girl who ruined one of the greatest songs of our time."
"You have been doing solos and performances since you were little and you never used to worry about ruining the song before. Why is this one any different?"
"This is high school, people are more judgmental," pointed out Ariel
"Yeah that is true but you have amazing voice and when your perform you always blow everyone away. If someone doesn't see that than their an idiot," said a sincere John
"But what if I forget the song?"Asked a worried Ariel
"Then I will put up big cards with the lyrics on them," said John
"Thanks, John you are really good friend," said Ariel as she hugged him.
"You don't want to trade me for Pocahontas?" laughed John.
"Well that's tempting..." thought Ariel as John looked shocked ," But then I would have no one to do this with," said Ariel as she threw a pillow at him and he quickly responded with throwing one back at her but missed because she ran out of her room ," I bet you can't catch me."
"Will see about that," said John as he ran after her.
Twenty minutes later they called a truce because they both got hungry. They decided to make their favourite chocolate, peanut butter, banana sandwich. As they sat down at the table Ariel said, "This is why I love our friendship, no one judges the other person for wanting to do something as immature as a pillow fight."
"I wouldn't call us immature. I would say we are... Okay we are a bit immature," laughed John
"You know I asked Pocahontas if she would want a peanut butter, chocolate, banana sandwich yesterday and she looked at me like I was crazy," said Ariel as she took a bite of the sandwich
"She is crazy obviously I mean what more could you want on a sandwich."
"I am glad you are my best friend," said a sentimental Ariel
"Yeah me too," smiled John
Scene 3
The doorbell rang and Jasmine came running down the stairs to open the door. She was nervous to tell Belle about her mom. She wasn't sure why she just didn't tell her before but she just couldn't. What if she was mad that she kept it from her for a long time? She didn't want to have another fight with her and not speak to her for days like last time.
"I am such an idiot," said Belle as soon as Jasmine opened the door.
"Why?" asked a confused Jasmine
"Well new people moved into the house across from ours yesterday. And well they have a son and he is really cute, like he looks like a dashing prince from a novel, " explained Belle , " Of course I being the smooth person I am was gawking at him yesterday as he was unpacking boxes and naturally he saw me.
"He probably thought you were just interested to see who your new neighbours looked like," said Jasmine
"No trust me it gets worst. Then as I was leaving my house a couple of minutes ago, he was coming back from taking his dog for a walk and he smiled at me as he walked passed. It distracted me so much that I tripped over the garbage can on the Brown's driveway." was embarrassed
"On the plus side he didn't see you trip," stated Jasmine
"Oh he did. He came over to see if I was alright."
"Well at least you know he is caring," laughed Jasmine, "Come one lets go have some Ice cream."
Scene 4
"She has the most beautiful eyes, and her hair, and her smile," said Aladdin as he was telling Eric about his night with Jasmine last night.
"Yes you have said that like hundred times," replied Eric who was trying to watch the football game
"I am sorry I will shut up," said Aladdin he watched the football game. Then a American Eagle commercial came on, "Jasmine as that shirt in purple it looks so nice on her." Then Eric glared at him
"That is great that you have a girlfriend but honestly stop talking about her!" pleaded Eric
"She is not my girlfriend, were just friends." Said Aladdin really emphasizing on the word friend
"Really? Is it normal to say a friend smells good." taunted Eric
"Ummm..." said Aladdin who tried to come up with something smart to say but thought of nothing
"If you like her so much tell her."
"I think she just needs a friend right now," said Aladdin
"That's a lame excuse," said Eric
"It's the truth; you don't know how she is."
"Yeah but you like her more than a friend and she probably likes you more than a friend to. But if you don't act soon she might think you don't feel the same way and then some other guy will come into the picture. And then you will have lost your chances."
"Well what if she only wants to be friends." Said Aladdin
"You'll never know unless you tell her how you feel," said Eric as the game came back on," Now let's stop talking like girls and watch the game like men."
Scene 4
"So Jasmine do you think you an Aladdin will start dating?" asked Belle as she took a bite of her ice cream
"I don't know. I really like him a lot he is so sweet and handsome. And when me and you were in that fight he really helped out a lot. But I am not sure if he has any feelings toward me other then friendship."
"Have you seen the way he looks at you? I wish a boy would take me on a date."
"It wasn't a date! Exclaimed Jasmine, " I am sure a guy will take you on a date , you are so pretty Belle."
"You know that kid Adam?" asked Belle as she changed the subject
"Um I think so," said a confused Jasmine
"He is such a jerk , he delivered pizza to my house last night and he ended up yelling at me."
"Yelling at you? About what?"
"Well I wasn't that nice back but that was only because he is such a jerk!"said Belle, " He is such a miserable person I bet no one will ever love him."
"Okay," said Jasmine who not really sure why Belle brought that up whole story
"Where is your mom , she is usually home watching The Young and the Restless
"Umm well that is what I wanted to talk to you about," said Jasmine.
"About the Young and the Restless?" said a confused Belle
"No, you know how I was acting all strange and you thought something was wrong?"
"Yeah and how you wouldn't tell me what was wrong," taunted Belle
"Well my mom moved away last week," blurted Jasmine. It wasn't really how she planned to say it but it just came out like that.
"Execuse me?" said a shocked Belle
"She got this job in New York where she gets to do all this travelling. She said that she has been doing things for others and not herself. That she need to do something for herself now, she was sick of being trapped by a family, I guess."
"Wow I am sorry Jas," replied Belle as she gave her friend a hug, " But at least you didn't have to move away."
"She didn't even ask if I wanted to come ," said a annoyed Jasmine ," And she barley calls I have gotten one email. She obviously doesn't care about me."
"That is not true," said Belle
"Yeah that is what Aladdin ," blurted Jasmine. Crap she thought now she is going to know I told Aladdin.
"Wait? You told Aladdin before your best friend."
"No it is not like that," said Jasmine as she chased after Belle who was heading for the door," I ran into him one night and I was crying and I blurted it all out I didn't mean to tell him before you, I promise.
Belle turned around and saw Jasmine was sorry from the look in her eyes. Belle realized she was being stubborn again, her friend needed her," I understand , you were going through a lot you needed someone to talk. I just want you to know that you can always tell me anything, no matter what. "
"I know I wanted to tell you but I just couldn't. I was embarrassed I guess." Admitted Jasmine, " You know it is almost easier to tell a stranger a secret then someone you care about."
"Except he is not really someone you don't care about," pointed out Belle as Jasmine blushed
This was just a bunch of fluff I know. But I hope you enjoyed it. Next time the story will progress and more drama will come. Thanks to everyone who is reading and commenting it means a lot. Thanks