I let out a big yawn. School lunch queues were always boring. I reached down to get a tray, and someone else's hand ended up on top of mine. "Do you want it?" I asked, looking to my right to see the face of the hands owner. It was Jake. I held in a gasp. "Do you want the tray?" I repeated.
"You take it." He replied. However, he didn't take his hand off of mine for a while. My heart started to beat faster. I could feel myself start to blush as I picked up the tray.
"I'd like the pizza." I said, trying to be nonchalant in front of Jake. The lunch lady got a plate, and put a slice of pizza on it. "Thanks." I mumbled. I then went to the salad bar, and started to pick up some sweet corn, lettuce and other stuff. I then went and got some cutlery.
I sat down on the nearest table. It was empty. I expected Jake to go sit with his friends, as always.
But he didn't. He sat down next to me. My heart beat even faster. When he moved down the bench, we were sat so close that our arms were touching. I felt my heart beat faster. If it beat any faster, it would pop out of my rib cage. "Why don't you go sit down with your friends?" I asked.
"Because you're sat on your own looking lonely. And I noticed that in English you didn't look like your usual happy self. What's wrong?" he asked.
"You see Kelly over there? We used to be best friends. We had a bad argument a few days ago, and she could go to Juliet, and I had no one. I don't have many other friends. Well, apart from you. If you count me as a friend. I mean, we don't really see each other very often. Apart from on Wednesdays. And you mostly hang out with those guys over there." I said pointing across the room. "And after school, your girlfriend. And I expect you already have a best friend." I finished.
"I don't have a best friend actually. And I don't spend all my time with those guys. Or my girlfriend." He replied. I turned to look at him, shocked.
"Are you saying, you want me to be your friend?" I asked. I was deeply confused.
"Best friend, actually. Your all on your own at the moment. You need a new friend, and you are really nice." He said. My heart beat faster. I could hear it loudly in my ears. I managed to get it to quiet down.
"Thank you." I mumbled. I couldn't believe it. He reached out and gave me a hug. I blushed again, and saw Kelly and Juliet look in my direction. Kelly was glaring at me, and I could just about hear Juliet's next words.
"You've been replaced." I shut my eyes, and smiled. I wasn't going to let some glares from Kelly ruin the moment.
When we both let go, we quickly ate our lunches, and took our trays over to the big kart that collected the dirty dishes. We rushed off to History, which funnily enough, we were sat next to each other in. We talked the whole way through the class about plans for after school.
My last class was Geography, and Jake's was Science. The school bell rang as always, but today, I was much happier. I quickly got all my stuff and ran to meet Jake before he left school to go home. So, we meet at his house. I quickly ran back to my house, and pulled out my key. Once I was in my house, I threw down my school bag. "MUM!" I yelled. "I NEED SOME MONEY! I'M GOING INTO TOWN!" My mum's head appeared in the doorway.
"Who are you going into town with? Kelly?" she asked. I hadn't told her that I wasn't speaking to Kelly.
"Yep." I replied. I then ran up the stairs, and got changed. I put my phone, purse and key in my bag, and ran back down the stairs. My mum was standing at the bottom of the stairs with a £20 note in her hands. I gladly took it, then put it in my purse. "Bye mum!" I yelled, slamming the front door behind me. I then ran as fast as I could to get to Jake's house. He was on the phone with someone.
"Listen, Vic, she's just a friend! Why are you freaking out? There is nothing to worry about! VIC! SHE IS JUST A FRIEND! Oh really? Fine! Our date next weekend is CANCELLED! And we, are finished!" he yelled, hanging up angrily. I slowly walked up to the gate, opening it.
"That was you girlfriend, wasn't it?" I asked. He nodded. "Do you want to go into town tomorrow then?" I asked.
"No. I want to go today." He replied. We walked in silence down the street.
When we got to the bus stop, Jake opened up about the argument. "Victoria said she wanted to hang out today, but I said that I couldn't because I was hanging out with you today, and she just flipped out. So, I ended it." I bit my lip. It was because of me that Jake was now kind of unhappy.
"I feel kind of bad." I muttered.
"Don't. It wasn't your fault. It was just her." He replied. I sighed. "Besides, it was clear we were going to break up soon. We couldn't have one conversation without arguing." He continued. I reached out, and gave him a hug. He hugged me back. And we sat there, at the bus stop, in each other's arms. We only moved, 5 minutes later when the bus arrived.
That night, when I was at home, I lay down on my bed and thought. Jake was single again. That meant I had a chance. But whether he liked me or not, I had no idea. Well. Operation 'Woo Jake' was due to be under way tomorrow.
I love you guys! You are all amazing! Thanks so much for the support! So, quick question, if I was to end this one, and start another one, still starring Ray and Jake, would you be happy?