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"So, what did Mund say to you before we left?" I asked, grinning as we flew away from North's workshop. Mund pulled Jack to one side and I had the worst feeling that I knew what they were talking about: me. I mean, it's not like Jack and I were even going out. Technically, right now we're just friends... Who have kissed. why do things have to be so complicated? It's actually so infuriating!
"It was kind of like what I expect a father to say to the boy his daughters dating," he laughed. "Like: you better behave yourself! Blah, blah, blah. Do you ever think Mund is a little too protective? He wouldn't even let me explain myself."
"Well, what you said about that's what we're calling it now didn't exactly help at all, smart arse," I told him. Sighing, I thought back to what he was going to tell me last night. Working up a enough courage, I decided to ask him. "So... Last night you said you were going to tell me something while you were 'stupidly brave'. You don't happen to want to tell me now, do you?"
I could see colour rise to his cheeks, but he still smiled despite looking embarrassed. "No, not yet. Not now anyway. Someday, though"
He said it in a way that he didn't want to bring it up again for another long while. I frowned, but let it go. I've learned not to annoy people into telling me what I wanted to know. Plus, I didn't want to bother Jack. He said he'd tell someday, and I can only hope he'll keep that promise. Hopefully, I get to see that stupid day considering Evil may or may not be after me. My whole situation was completely stupid.
"So, what now? Are you going to come visit more?" I asked him after a brief silence, apart from the wind whipping around us, stinging my face.
"Of course," he replied. "I can't exactly leave you alone while you might be in danger."
"Oh," I tried not sound disappointed. I was really hoping that he would visit more because he wanted to, not because he felt obliged to as a guardian. You know what? I hate this guardian stuff. It's all so bloody irritating that a girl and a boy can't even be happy, not even for a few years. More like a year at most. I was going to be eighteen next month.
"What's wrong?" He asked, taking a glance in my direction.
"What? Oh, um, nothing really," I lied.
He rolled his eyes, with a light chuckle that made my heart skip a beat. Why did he have to do this to me? I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS! Gr, I bet Cupid was messing with me. Was Cupid even real? I wasn't sure of what was real or just myths anymore. For all I knew there could be dragons roaming around Burgess.
"you call me a terrible liar?" He joked. "Come on, just tell me. Trust me, there's nothing to be embarrassed about." He spoke with such honesty in his voice, it was hard not to believe him.
I groaned slightly. "No, it's really selfish and I'd rather you not think of me that way!" I protested, burying my head into his neck. I could feel him tense a bit, but didn't think about it.
When I looked up, he seemed to be scoping the ground. Instantly, I looked down too. I saw the forest where we talked after a few days. Where Evil had come.
"You don't think he's still down there, do you?" I shuddered at the though.
"Honestly, no. But I still think he's sneaking around Burgess." I can't lie, I felt panic surge through me at that moment. What if Evil was still there. My stomach twisted a little. Reactively I held onto Jack a little tighter. He noticed this and smiled warmly, looking away from the ground.
"Hey, he won't touch you while I'm here," he promised.
"Thanks, Frosty," I grinned, ruffling his white hair. He smirked and began to descend. We landed on the ground, right outside my house. I looked around- let's hope my neighbours did not just see me fly down to the ground.
"My parents probably are worried sick," I mumbled, gazing hesitantly up at the house. I was gone for what? A full day and a bit maybe? Of course they'd be worried. I felt nervous about going back. What could I tell them?
"Maybe."
"Jack, would it be too much to ask if you came in with me? Honestly, I'm a little nervous," I admitted to him. He nodded, half smiling at me. I took a deep breath and walked to the door. Hands trembling, I entered the house.
My parents sat at the couch, both looking pale. My mothers eyes were red and puffy, my dads were full of worry. Jamie sat across from them on the single couch, looking as equally worried. Pippa sat next to him, holding his hand in comfort. I felt like I just walked in on a funeral.
they all turned to face my direction at the sound of the door. Immediately the all stood up and raced to me, except Jamie and Pippa, who both stared at Jack. Pippa stared at Jack in shock, while Jamie looked at him in fury. Jack tried to apologise with his eyes, but Jamie wasn't looking at him anymore. Realising that I was here, that I was home, relief swept over his face.
My parents pulled me into a bone crushing hug.
"Sophie! Where have you been!?" My mother sobbed. "I've been worried. We searched everywhere for you and could not find you! Oh, but you're safe!" She pulled me into another hug.
"But you're in so much trouble for running off!" My dad scolded.
"I didn't-" but I stopped myself midway the sentence. I didn't need to get myself into more trouble by explaining what really happened. I knew Jamie wasn't going to tell them, and I doubted that Pippa was going to either. I looked at Jamie with my pleading eyes, and he groaned.
"Mom, you need to sit down, Pippa and I have to tell you something," Jamie muttered, defeated by my pleading look. He was always a sucker for it.
My mother looked slightly confused, but sat down. My dad followed her actions, clearly curious about what Jamie had to tell them. He sighed, trying the best way to put it. I smiled, pulling jack (without making it look like I was just holding onto thin air) to anther empty seat. He sat down next to me, smiling at Jamie as he spoke. Even though Jamie had seemed furious with him, at the end of the day, jack would always be Jamie's best friend and maybe even his hero.
"The other day I wasn't being truthful with you, and it got Sophie into trouble," he began. "When she said Jack Frost was real, she wasn't lying. In fact, Jack's here, sitting beside Sophie right now."
Without realising it, both my parents looked to where I was sitting. Jack straightened himself as all eyes looked at him. I had a feeling my parents still couldn't see him.
"Jamie, stop being silly," my mother sighed. "There's no such thing. He's just a made up person."
"Really? That's insulting!" Jack said. I laughed, and my mother looked at me wearily. Even Jamie and Pippa manage a smile.
"Ms Bennett, Jack really is here," Pippa defended calmly, trying hard to not sound like she was insulting my mothers intelligence.
"Wait! I have an idea!" Jack stood up so quickly. Jamie, Pippa and I all looked to him expectantly.
He held out his staff and suddenly, little puffs of white began to fall from the ceiling. He pointed to the windows and the began to freeze immediately. My mother looked like she was having a panic attack. My father on the other hand was actually looking right at Jack. His eyes were as wide as saucers. Oh my god, he could see him.
Jack nodded at him, and my dad did this awkward nod back.
My mother on the other hand still refused to believe even while it was snowing inside our living room.
Jack furrowed his brows together. Suddenly his eyes sparkled like he had another idea. He ran to the window and began to draw a bunny. I knew what he was doing. He did the same to Jamie and made him believe...
The bunny came to life and began to hop around the room. My mothers gaze followed it and she gasped.
"Mom, he's real," I swore.
"I- I believe you," she whispered, her voice full of shock.
Jacks eyes looked cheerfully at me and I smiled back. My mothers gaze rested on Jack like she couldn't believe it.
"You're him," she shook her head, but she gave a wry grin at him. "You're Jack Frost. This is so... Insane."
"Hello, Mr and Ms Bennett," Jack said politely. "Uh... Nice house."
"Thanks," my mother said, her eyes still wide. "So, Sophie was telling the truth after all!" I nodded my head at her. "I'm so sorry!" She apologised.
"This is amazing," my father muttered.
"Ya, I-" I shook my head at him, quickly realising that he was about to make yet another cocky comment about how amazing he is. He grinned a little while I scowled at him. He really needed to mind his cockiness while he was around my parents. Honestly, boys.
"How long have you been- I mean, how long have you known my children?" My mother asked in amazement.
"A very long time," Jamie admitted. "Jack here is like my best friend."
"Ya, he's, uh, mine too," I told them, not really sure what Jack was to me anymore. I mean, I still thought of him as my friend, but honestly, I thought of him as more than that too. I saw Jamie scowl a little at this. I glared at him. He really needed to get OVER it.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa..." my mother said holding her hands up. All eyes turned to her. "Sophie, when we discussed Jack you said you were having boy troubles!" My face must have went fifty shades of red. Ugh, mom. You don't say that in front of DAD, and most certainly not in front of Jack and Jamie.
My dad looked a little awkwardly at Jack and I. Jack looked really embarrassed. Ugh, this was too mortifying. I wanted to face palm myself it was that bad.
My dad stood up, and Jack took a step back, worried by my dads actions.
"Uh, good conversation you guys," he looked as embarrassed as Jack. "I'm... In going to be in the kitchen if you need anything."
With that, my father left.
"Ya, this seems private. Come on Jamie, let's go with your dad." Pippa stood up, taking Jamie's hand and leading him out to the kitchen. Jamie even managed to give a warning glare to Jack as he passed.
Oh god. I just wanted to run up to my room and hide, and maybe even draw.
"Uh, maybe I should go too- mother daughter talk, right-?"
"Sit down," my mother told him, not allowing him to finish.
Oh god. This couldn't get any worse, could it? What was she going to even say to him? All I said to her was that I let him go because I needed him to be safe.
"So, Jack," he said, her voice still quiet not believing who she was talking to. "You and my daughter, huh? So, what happened?"
"Er, nothing happened!" Jack's face was going red. I had the worst feeling he thought my mother was implying something else. "We- we didn't do anything if that's what you mean-"
"Oh my god Jack!" I exclaimed. "That's not what she meant! She meant why were you angry at me!"
Jacks face went even redder. I felt embarrassed for him. I guess these were the first over thirty mortals to see him, and what was worse was that we kissed. Ugh, completely mortifying, this was.
"Oh- er, sorry, Ms Bennett," he looked down not meeting her gaze. I've never seen Jack looked awkward. He looked cute. "Uh... Well... I was mad because... Uh, she pushed me away, I guess."
"Ah, young love," my mother sighed dreamily. Uh-oh. "I remember when Sophie's father and I first met-"
"Mom, Jack and I aren't in love!" I muttered. "Plus, even if we were, he's immortal, so it's not like we could do anything about it!" I looked down miserably. I realised Jack was looking at me, and he looked a little hurt. I just stared blankly at the ground, feeling unsure.
"Well, then tell me where you were up until now," my mother said sternly.
"At Santa's workshop," I replied.
My mothers eyes went wider (honestly, how wide can her eyes go...?). She opened her mouth to say something, but no words came out. She just looked at me expressionless. Well, I did try to tell her they were real. Actually, I think my mother looked about ready to faint. I guess this was a lot to take in at the moment.
"I'm going insane!" She shook her head.
"Ha, wait until you get to know Jack, he drives everybody insane!" I joked.
"Pfft, it's called having fun, I am the guardian of fun!" He reminded me.
"Sorry," I laughed. "Anyway, mom," I said, getting her attention back. "Can Jack stay for a little while... We have movies to watch. He hasn't even seen Peter Pan!"
My mother smiled, thank god. I really thought she was going to look shocked for the rest of the night. "Well, yes. But your father and I had planned to go to the cinema tonight... Of course, we planned if before you snuck off."
"Oh, are you two going on a date?" Jack asked, not looking the slightest bit embarrassed. Ugh, come on, Jack! You don't ask my parents if they're going on a date! Ew, that's gross.
My mother looked surprised by his question. I mean, it's not everyday a teenager asks adults are they going on a date. "Oh, yes. Yes we are," she chuckled. "Now, Sophie, promise me you won't sneak off, please? I need to know that you'll be safe."
If only my mother knew. I was far from safe at the moment, but with Jack here, I could gladly make that promise. "Mom, I'm not going anywhere," I assured her.
Great, now to start the movie marathon with Jack Frost.
I thought things would be... Better, with my parents knowing. I'm glad Jamie admitted to her the truth at last. It's not like Jack was a terrible person to know about. I mean... He's only Jack Frost after all.
Plus, Jack was messing with my emotions.
Honestly, I'm not sure how I feel about him. I know I like him, definitely, but... We can't go on forever. Eventually we'll have to move on, and honestly, I wasn't quite ready to do that yet.
Ugh, I really needed to stop thinking about the future.
Ugh... I don't know if it was a good idea to have the parents know... But like, if they didn't, they'd eventually think Sophie was going insane, and we can't be having that, now can we...?
I really hope you guys like this. Oh, expect some bit (hopefully!) of cuteness in the next chapter. :3 I have this all like planned out like the weirdo that I am!XD
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