Chapter 28
"Guy" Lessons
"Jeff, can we talk to you?" Ivan Flores asked when Jeff returned to their room.
"Yeah, about what?"
"We know that there is something wrong with you," Ivan Chavez started.
"Yes, Quinn broke up with me and now I am upset, but I have a goal that I a set on achieving."
"You know that you don't need to change who you are for her right?" Ivan Flores questioned.
"Yes, but this is for me too."
"Really?" Ivan Chavez asked curiously.
"Well, you both have girl friends, but I don't and I never have. I am obviously not attractive to the ladies or else I would have at least had one girl friend while in high school."
"You didn't have any girl friends in high school?" Ivan Flores asked surprised.
"No, I had one in eighth grade for a few months and then I moved. We never even kissed, well I kissed her on the cheek the last day of school."
"Ouch, that is bad," Ivan Chavez commented.
"No shit. That is why I am changing. If Quinn wants a boy like Puck, I am going to be better."
"Don't change who you are on the inside," Ivan Flores advised.
"I don't really plan on it, but I need to put on a tough guise."
"Well, you can come to us if you need any help," Ivan Chavez responded.
"Thanks, I might need it. The girls helped me get in on the fashion, but I am not particularly good at acting like other guys."
"We can tell," Ivan Flores added.
"So you think you guys can help me out?"
"Yeah, I mean you would help us right?" Ivan Chavez said.
"Okay, where should we start?"
"You are too nice, Jeff. It is a good thing, but girls want a guy that can stick up for them," Ivan Flores began.
"That doesn't mean you shouldn't be nice, but be more courageous, and tell people no sometimes," Ivan Chavez finished.
"Okay."
"Then you need to do some bad stuff. Cheat on a test, try smoking, do something against your rules," Ivan Chavez continued.
"But smoking is bad for you and addicting."
"Then try something that isn't addicting. Like alcohol or weed," he rebutted.
"Really?"
"You don't need to go and be that extreme," Ivan Flores tried to change the subject.
"No, I guess I could try something. Like Hookah or whatever."
"Awesome, let's go right now," Ivan Chavez said excitedly.
"Umm, don't you think that is moving too fast?" Jeff asked.
"Hell no, you want to get her back right?"
"Well yeah, but I am not sure that I want to make such a big decision right now."
"If you don't make it now you never will."
"Okay, fine we will go."
Jeff went upstairs and used the computer to find the closest Hookah lounge, which was close to the mall.
"$50! This better be good Ivan."
"It will be awesome, and it is your first time," Ivan Chavez convinced.
"Okay, let's do this."
They were escorted to a hookah and were given some apple shisha and sat on the square stools around it.
"I don't know if I should be doing this."
"You can't quit now, Jeff. You already payed for it," Ivan Flores encouraged.
"I guess and besides it cost $50."
They put the shisha into the hookah and started it up. When it was finally done they each grabbed one of the hoses and sucked the smoke into their lungs. Shortly after, Jeff started to gag and was hunched over coughing.
"You okay?" Ivan Chavez asked.
"Yeah peachy."
"It gets better."
"I will try again."
He brought the hose up to his mouth again and took in more smoke, slowly, and then exhaled it.
"I don't see why everyone likes this stuff. I mean sure it tastes okay, but I thought I was supposed to feel something."
"You will, sometimes it takes a few times."
"Fine, but only because I payed a lot for this shit."
He took another couple breath fulls and exhaled again, but this time he started to feel strange. It was hard to describe, but he kind of felt happy for no reason and like all of his worries were gone.
"WOW!" Jeff yelled excitedly, "This shit is fuckin' awesome."
"Told you," Ivan Chavez gloated.
"Tee hee, I feel weird."
"Jeff, I haven't seen you like this since the party," Ivan Flores mentioned, catching Jeff before he fell off his stool.
"Ha ha, this is sooo fun."
"You aren't even doing anything."
"Huh?"
"Okay, well I think that is enough for you," Ivan Chavez grabbed Jeff's hose and moved it to the other side.
"Hey, I payed $50 for that!"
"Yeah, and you have had enough."
"Well I want to go!"
"You aren't exactly in the right mindset to leave," Ivan Flores tried to convince him.
"NO! I want to go to the mall!" Jeff screeched.
"I don't think that is a good idea," Ivan Chavez said.
"If I can't go I am going to hold my breathe!"
"Fine we can go to the mall."
"YAY!" Jeff squealed running from the store and both Ivans looked at each other.
"What have we done?" they asked in unison.