The next day, Jack was even more distant. He didn't talk much, only giving one word answers to questions. He held Ralph's hand loosely, kisses and smiles weren't returned. Ralph was worried.
Ralph dragged his feet as he made his way down the hall. He was about to turn the corner when he noticed the lesson sheet posted on the band door. Glancing over it, he made a mental note before he heard Simon's voice.
"So, how about a kiss?"
Oh, he was talking to Roger. Ralph turned to walk down the hall in the opposite direction. He didn't want to interrupt them, and then he heard Jack.
"Um, well…" he sounded unsure. Ralph stopped cold.
"Aw, c'mon, it's the whole point of the deal! I give you the car; you cheat on your fruity little boyfriend with me."
Ralph ran into the hallway, ready to exclaim that he was not, under any circumstances, fruitier than Simon, then the rest of the sentence hit him.
Cheat on him? Jack agreed to cheat on him?
His eyes locked with Jack's before filling with tears. Turning away, he ran down the hall, and up the stairs. Up to the roof.
Author's Note: I'm sorry this chapter is so short, but I couldn't resist a cliffhanger. And besides, I want to get to ten chapters on this story before I do the epilogue.
I love you all! Bacon and cookies for reviewers! I can't believe Band Geeks is coming to a close! But fear not loyal readers! I will use that AU many, many times, simply because I love it so much! Maybe I'll write a happy ending for Roger... poor guy...
I'll probably be posting again later today, because I have the next chapter in the works. it will be longer than this one. I Pinkie Pie Promise! Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!