Whatever you do
Doesn't matter if is true
Cause your on the top 5
And nothing can stop you
-Starstruck, by Sterling Knight
I'm not a "party girl", you know? Yeah, Stella is very used to it because she and the guys are inseparable, but me? Oh no, I'm so not used to it. I don't go out on school days, and I don't stay 'till midnight. So it is perfectly understandable that I fell asleep the next morning after the party.
My mom had left early to the shop, and I thanked that because if she was there she would've gave me the "no-party school days, you'll be late for school, the school is the most important thing right now" speech.
I didn't even have breakfast. I didn't have time to look for my car keys, so I just started running to school.
My race was worth it. I arrived just at time. Stella was staring at her watch, moving her leg impatiently right in front of my locker.
"Hey Stells, sorry I'm late, I fell asleep" I apologized.
"Macy, that's not important!" she exclaimed.
"Huh? Then what's wrong?" I asked.
"Haven't you read the C!News article about last night?!" she screamed. Wow, she was freaking out.
"I told you I fell asleep! I didn't have time to check it. Besides, since when is so important?"
"Don't play the victim and read this!" she held me her phone. I sighed and started reading it.
After reading it, the only thing I could think was "WHAT?!" But I was so shocked that I couldn't speak.
"I know, it's...incredible! How can they say that?!" Stella said.
"I-I-I—" I couldn't finish the sentence. I didn't know what to say. Did that mean that all the paparazzi were going to follow me around like they followed Fiona? I hoped not.
The bell rang and Stella took her phone back. But I still didn't move.
"C'mone, Mace, I know you're shocked but we have to go to class" she said in a soft tone as she took my hand and started dragging me. But the class was the last thing I could think about.
I mean, come on, me? Dating Nick? Ok, I admit, I like him...But not like that – or I think so. And Joe? Please! Joe is practically dating Stella! I would never do that to her! Well, yeah, he is hot, but... I decided to stop thinking about that and focus on the class.
* * *
At lunch time, Stella and I were supposed to meet the guys as usually. But I was nervous. Really nervous. How could I look at them after all that happened? And we would probably have to talk about it. We couldn't let the gossip magazines think that... You know what I mean.
They were sitting on our table. Great.
"Hi guys" Stella said in a sweet voice. I kept my eyes on the ground.
"Hi" they all replied at the same time. I took a deep breath and took a seat between Kevin and Stella. Too bad. Joe and Nick were right in front on me. But well, it would've been worse if I had sit between them two, right?
There was an awkward silence. No one dared to say a thing.
"So..." Stella started. Poor girl. She couldn't live without talking about gossip. And we were the gossip this time.
"So..." Kevin continued.
"So..." I sighed.
"So..." Joe said.
"So...Macy?" I was surprised when Nick called my name. I looked at him.
"Yeah?"
"We guess you read the gossip blog..."
"Yeah, I did" I said as I blushed.
"We're really really really sorry" Joe apologized.
"It isn't your fault guys"
"Yeah, it kinda is. We should've warned you. And we should've been more careful" Nick said.
"Careful? What? Would it have been better if you had ignored me the whole night?" I bitterly said.
"N-No!" Joe quickly said. He sighed. "There has to be a way to get out of this"
"There is" Nick said. "If the paparazzi don't see us together, they will forget about Macy sooner or later". We all nodded.
"Then we have to be hyper-careful" Kevin said.
"Yeah" I sighed. "I guess we'll have to cancel the bowling session for some other day" I admitted sadly. Their faces went down.
"It's for the best, Mace" Stella said as she put her hand on my shoulder. "But you can still come over the firehouse, right?" she said with a smile as she looked at the three brothers.
"That wouldn't be a good idea" Nick said biting his lip. "Our house is always surrounded with paparazzi".
"Ok, don't wanna be the drama queen but, why does this sound like a goodbye?" I said.
"It isn't" Joe comforted me. "We'll just don't see each other very much. But we can still hang out at school, right?" he smiled. I smiled him back. The bell rang.
"So, I'll see you...soon?" I said, doubting. I usually said 'See you after school', but I had practice and I wouldn't meet them later.
"Sure" Nick smiled. Stella and I headed to our next class. I sighed. I didn't like of not seeing them often.
* * *
After my volleyball practice, I started to think that I could be going bowling with the guys, but I couldn't. And all because of the stupid paparazzi. I sighed. I had to walk home. Well, not bad, I could always listen to some music.
I was the last one to leave the dressing room. I slowly got to the front door and when I opened it, lots of flashes blinded me.
"What's your name?"
"Did Nick break up with you after he saw the photos?"
"How's Joe doing?"
"Are you and Joe serious?"
"Are you in love with him?"
"Has Joe given you that ring? Or was it Nick?"
"Are you guys in a love triangle?"
Hundreds of questions were asked, all of them ridiculous. I closed the door and pressed my back against it. This wasn't good. How did they find me, anyway?
I grabbed my phone and called the last person I had called.
"Macy?" he asked, surprised.
"Joe! Joe, I need your help!"
"W-What's going on? Are you ok?" he asked, scared.
"Y-Yeah, no... There are hundreds of paparazzi waiting for me out of school"
"Really? But how could they...?"
"I don't know! But I can't get out of here. There's nobody here that can help me" I was almost crying.
"Ok, Macy, don't cry, please..." there was a small silence. He was probably thinking about a way to get me out of there. "Look, I'll talk with my brothers and see what we can do, ok? I'll call you in five"
"But Joe, why don't you come and get me?"
"Because that may be worse. They'll talk about us even more, and then-- I'll call you in five"
"Kay" I whispered. I sat on the floor, staring at my phone. Those could be the longest five minutes of my life.
Five minutes and twenty two seconds later, my phone rang again.
"Joe?"
"Yeah, it's me. Look, Nick is gonna be there in three minutes to pick you up, okay?"
"Nick?" I asked.
"Yeah. To the media, he's your boyfriend. So it'll be better if he picks you up instead of me"
"But he isn't my boyfriend...And you aren't either" I thought out loud.
"I know, but the paparazzi don't. So, it'll be less stressing if your boyfriend picks you up, won't it?"
"I guess so..."
"Good. He should be there in two minutes. You ok?"
"Kinda... This so unreal"
"I promise we'll work it out. We'll find a solution. Like with the Fiona thing"
I smiled. "Ok. Bye, Joe"
"Bye Macy" and he hung up. I took a deep breath. Even though Nick was going to pick me up, the paparazzi wouldn't go away. And that meant flashes, and questions...I wasn't sure that I could take it.
But then I thought "Hey, Nick is gonna be there. By your side. There's no need to worry". I smiled weakly and started counting down the seconds.
I was still sitting on the floor when I heard the noise of lots of cameras taking photos. That could only mean that Nick had arrived. I opened the door to find him there. He smiled and mouthed to me:
"Smile, seem happy. We'll get out of here" I obeyed and smiled like my boyfriend had just arrived. And that was what I had to pretend that was happening. He placed his hand on my back like he did the night before and guided me to his car. The absurd questions filled the air, but I ignored them. Nick waved to the press as he opened the passenger's door for me. Such a gentleman.
He sighed heavily as he started the car.
"Wow, that was wild" he commented.
"Yeah. Do you guys have to get through this every single day?"
"Not really. But when a new rumor starts, it's always the same. But this is the worst time ever".
"Is it my fault?" I asked in a low voice.
"No! No, it isn't. I guess that they just don't know who you are and they want to know it. Besides, it's the first time we're actually related to an ordinary girl –no offense. And it is also the first time that Joe and I are involved in a 'love triangle' " I blushed at that comment.
"I just hope they go away and leave us alone. How long do you think is it gonna take?"
Awkward silence. He was probably trying to figure out an answer. "I don't know. Maybe a few days, or maybe a few weeks. You never know". I covered my face with my hands with frustration. Weeks? I wouldn't take that.
When I opened up my eyes, I realized that Nick had parked the car in my driveway. I smiled as he got off the car and opened my door once again.
"Well, thanks for saving me. You're my hero" I smiled at my doorway.
"Nah, anytime. I'm your boyfriend after all, right?" he joked. I chuckled.
"I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked.
"Of course" he held my hand for a second and then walked away. I opened my door with a smile on my face. At the end, it hadn't been such a bad day after all.
* * *
The next day, I got up extra-early to compensate the day before. My mom was out again, but I didn't mind. I was used to it.
I took a shower and had a delicious breakfast. I still had about ten minutes after heading to school, so I did something that I would regret: I turned on my computer and went to the C!News website.
We're here again, lovely readers! And with more news about the JONAS love triangle with a mysterious girl!
Yesterday, our reporters went to the boys' school trying to find the brunette. And they did! A couple of hours after the boys left school, the girl appeared in the front door! And she was wearing the HMA uniform! So she does go to the same school! Unfortunately, we don't know her name yet. But it's about time!
She opened the door and seemed shocked when she saw the bunch of paparazzi that were waiting for her outside. She immediately closed the door. But we didn't give up!
And the wait was worth it. Ten minutes later, guess who appeared to save the girl? None other than Nick Lucas! Her boyfriend came to save her! Isn't that cute?
The girl smiled brightly when she saw him, and so did he. Nick placed his hand on his back and walked her to his car. He opened the passengers' door for her. What a gentleman, right?
But it doesn't end here. One of our reporters followed the couple in a car. They finally arrived to the girl's house. Nick got off of the car and opened his girlfriend's door. Then they laughed and Nick held her hand after leaving the house. How sweet! Our reporter says "The girl thanked him for saving her and told him he was her hero. Then he said that he was her boyfriend after all and he told her that he would see her tomorrow". Sweet!
So now, the couple is confirmed! We hope we can tell you the girl's name very very soon.
Now we just have one question left: what about Joe?
Stay with us for all of the information about this teen love triangle!
I couldn't believe it. That was not good at all. Then I thought about something: how would Nick react? And Joe?
Hey, I updated twice in a day and three times in a weekend! Wow!
I just really liked this story. And you guys, with your reviews and alerts...You deserve it :)
So, let's see the votes:
JACY - 2 votes
NACY - 3 votes
I DON'T REALLY CARE - 1 vote
It seems that Nacy is winning...So this chapter has been more Nacy than Jacy, right? Ha ha! You decide with your votes, people! So keep on voting!
Oh, and I just love POV's. It's much easier. And Macy is just...well, Macy. But the next chapter will probably be a one of the boys' POV. You can vote for that, too.
Now I have to do homework T__T But if you keep on reviewing, I'll be a happy girl doing homework :)
Thanks for reading xxx
P.S. Jemi is totally confirmed right now! I know some people disagree, but I am happy. They are so cute, and it was about time.
Oh, and don't forget to check out my crazy Jacy fic "Stuck in an elevator".
