A.N. Short side note before I begin this chapter. I'm starting a
new story, and all ideas are welcome. Either put your ideas at
the bottom of your reviews, or write them to me in my inbox
where we can talk about it. Anyways, back to this story. I know
it's been a long time since I've updated, but all that really
means is that this chapter is going to be long and good. This
chapter is going to be a bit sad, mostly for Jack of course. But
be ready to meet a new OC for this story, Dawn isn't the only
one. She'll, yes it's a girl, will be here in the next chapter. So
keep an eye out.
Jack's P.O.V.
Frustrated. I was frustrated and angry. I watched Kim at the table, laughing
and smiling, eating and drinking as though she didn't just leave her best
friend with nothing to say.
Frustrated. I ran my fingers through my hair in frustration because now I
probably made the problem between us even worse. With a loss of appetite, I
threw away my plate. I decided to go out the back exit, because if my friends
see me leaving, especially Dawn, she'll ask and draw attention. My mood
for hanging out is way past due.
I just need to be alone, Dawn will see me tomorrow.
As soon as I walked out the back door a cold gust of wind smacked me in
my face, I tried hard to ignore it as I stuck my hands in my pants pocket and
walked down the road towards my street. But after a few minutes I regretted
leaving. In the restaurant my mind was oddly clear, but now it was rolling at
speeds I could never compare. My head was going back and forth between
what to do.
Maybe I should just take the fact that Kim doesn't like me at all, much less
a best friend… Just stop trying...
But I can't stop trying I care too much…
Just get John out of the picture and everything will be normal…
But Kim…
Stay away from her and stick by Dawn…
But Kim…
The speed of thoughts in my head quickened my pace. I came across a can in
the way and I kicked it hard, channeling some of my anger out. But I just
found myself deep into my thoughts again, this time they were more
confident.
Just forget Kim, she isn't worth all this trouble. She already has John, why
am I sticking around waiting for her to like me. For crying out loud, I'm
Jack… I shouldn't just be stuck on one girl.
I stopped dead in my tracks as I listened to this thought. I recited it out loud.
"Yes. That's it. I shouldn't just be stuck on Kim, when she already had
John. I need to just put myself out there." I started to walk again, reciting a
new part of my thoughts, as I quickened to my house, "Just forget her… Just
forget her… Just forget her…"
I walked into my house, with a new type of energy, different from the
restaurant. I noticed that there was a message left on the machine, when I
saw that my mom wasn't home I pressed the button and prayed that it wasn't
my school calling about my "out-of-control behavior".
~BEEP~ *One New Message*
"Hey Jack, its Jonah from the skate park. I'm throwing a way-sick party
tonight. Come by the skate park at like 8, it's gonna be tight. Bring a friend
if you'd like. I broke into a beaming smile and hurried up to my room to call
Jerry.
This is just the kind of relief I need.
After the fifth ring I got anxious but, as soon as I was ready to hang up, he
finally answered.
"Yo! Bro wasssup!"
"Hey man, nothing much. Look I need a favor buddy."
"Sure, just as long as it doesn't involve the cops." I laughed at his remark.
"It's not, just get ready and come by my house. ASAP."
"… ASAP?" he asked confused, I sighed.
"Jerry just get over here as quick as you can."
"Alright man, catch you in about 10 minutes." And with that he hanged up. I
walked up to my dresser and decided I should change clothes; the suit I was
wearing wouldn't really match with the vibe I was going with tonight. When
I was sure I was done, I sprayed on some vanilla cologne and went out to my
porch to wait for Jerry. A little over 10 minutes later I saw him walking
down my street, waving in my direction. I stood up as soon as he was in
hearing distance.
"You ready to go?" I asked him.
"Sure but, where is exactly are we going?" as he stood there confused I got
up and put my arm around his shoulder and started to walk downtown.
"We, my friend, are going to party tonight." I knew as soon as I said this he
would smile, out of the five of us, Jerry was always the one willing to have a
party no matter the mood.
"Sweeeeeeett! Where at?" he asked, practically bouncing with energy.
"The skate park on Belmont, near the dojo. My friend Jonah is throwing a
party there." Jerry still held his smile.
"That means skater girls?" I laughed as we reached the entrance.
"Yes Jerry, there will be skater girls."
"WOOO! What are we waiting for, let's roll bro." he said as he dragged me
into the skate park.
When we walked in it wasn't crowded as I'd expected it to be, but it was
way more people there than usual. Some were skating on the half pipes,
others noticed me and walked over and gave me a handshake and I
introduced them to Jerry, and it wasn't hard for him to make friends. The
only thing that made him different was that he wasn't a skater, other than
that he was one of us. As soon as I spotted Jonah, one of my best friends
before I was part of the Wasabi Warriors, I sprinted over to him. He greeted
me when a brotherly hug and a pat on the back.
"Hey dude, liking the party so far?"
"I just got here." I said over the music, which he didn't seem to be bothered
by.
"Oh well on that case, let me show you the fun then." He said smiling. When
I looked around searching for Jerry, I saw him laughing with some other
guys and girl. I laughed and shaked my head when he noticed me, pointed to
the girl and put a thumbs up. I turned back to Jonah.
"Alright cool." And with that, I let him drag me around the place showing
me things and people doing tricks, and sooner or later I was soon on a board
doing tricks of my own. Later, as we were walking aimlessly around,
conversation came up.
"I'm glad you came tonight bro, you've seemed down lately." I looked at
him weirdly, he looked back at me and just shrugged his shoulders.
Wow, I never thought anyone noticed.
"Yeah I have been down lately, I just thought it was good to get out, you
know? Have me some fun, to just get away." Jonah nodded his head.
"Away from what?" I ran a hand through my hair and exhaled. Frustrated
again.
"More like who…" I said quietly. Jonah shot straight up form where we
were sitting.
"Aw man, it's a girl isn't it!" he said, holding back a laugh but also trying to
look sincere. All I did was nod.
"Uh, whats her name?" he said snapping his fingers. "Kelly? No… Kate?
No…" I couldn't take it anymore.
"Kim! Her name is Kim!" He snapped his fingers once more.
"Right that's it. What happened? " I sighed,
"Her boyfriend is what happened."
"Ohhh. I see, I'm sorry about that dude." I nodded, bringing her back up
made all the depressing feelings come back also.
"Look Jonah, I think I'm going to just go."
"Nah. I'm going to fix your problem right now."
"How?" I asked, standing up to meet his gaze. He held a hand out and turned
in a full circle.
"Look around man, this place is covered with girls." I didn't notice until he
pointed it out. I had to agree there were a lot. A LOT. I didn't even notice
my mouth was open till he closed it.
"I was talking to a few of them, and as soon as you walked in they couldn't
keep themselves together. Go out there man."
"I don't think… I can.. or I should…"
"Alright I understand, I'll just bring one over here."
"No Jonah wait!" but I doubt he heard because he was already on the other
side of the room bringing a girl back.
"Jack," Jonah said with a whole new smile on his face. "meet my friend
Aubrey."