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Chapter Six:
After school, John heads to football practice, AJ heads to comic book club, and Randy heads to Stacey's locker.
"Stacey!" He calls out walking furiously to her.
Stacey along with Kourtney and the group turn around to see him. "Oh, hi Randy." Kourtney flirts.
"Good you are all here." He waves her flirt off.
"What do you need, Randy?" Stacey asks quietly. This surprises him with her attitude as it lowers his anger down a bit.
"Yah, why are you here, Randy?" Kourtney says in a rude tone. "Are you here to kick my best friend down more?" She questions wrapping an arm around her.
"Actually, I am not. It is not my fault that she has been so cold to me these past few days. Speaking of being cold, you were mean to my best friend." Randy's anger starts to rise up again.
"What do you mean?" She pretends to be oblivious.
"You and your followers ragged on AJ about being a loner. She is not a loner. She is a great girl that is unique. She doesn't need to dress all slutty, drink all the time and party every weekend. She also doesn't have friends that make them do activities she doesn't want to." The last sentence isa shot at Stacey. Stacey feels even lower now. She knows that she should have stopped the teasing; however, Kourtney is the more aggressive of the two just like Randy is.
"Oh that, that was fun. I love when little girls cry, especially nerdy ones. Plus if you or John were there you could have prevent it from happening." She advises.
"We would be if your boyfriend and his friends stop acting up in class. The whole class has to suffer for their actions. Just because they are football players doesn't mean they are kings of this school." He informs her.
"Newsflash Randy they are kings. My boyfriend is the main QB with the rest of the main players in their Senior Year, so they are kings." She informs back at him.
"They won't be next year. I will be the main QB next year and then where will you be?" He questions.
This frightens Kourtney a bit knowing it could be true. "That is next year, but we are talking about this year. This year we are the King and Queen of this school." She doesn't let that phrase her on the outside.
"Whatever." He waves it off. "Stop messing with my best friend or we will meet again." He warns walking away.
"Pfft." Kourtney not frighten. "Come on girls, it is time for cheerleading practice.
AJ walks in for the comic book club. She only sees Jack in the room. "Hey Jack." She greets. "So I guess I'm kinda of early." She jokes.
"Oh no you are late. There were a bunch of people a minute ago." He jokes back.
She giggles at his joke. "No takers I see."
"I got one and that's all I need." He smiles.
His smile gives her goosebumps. "So shall we start?"
"Sure, please raise your hand when I call your name. AJ?" He calls out which makes her giggle again.
"Here." She raises her hand up.
"Jack?" He calls out. "No Jack." He looks around as AJ tries not to laugh. "Where could he have gone to, I just saw him." He ponders.
AJ goes beside him to raise his hand. "Here." She speaks in a deep voice.
"Oh there you are." He chuckles which again to signal AJ to laugh. "You have a beautiful laugh."
"Thanks." She blushes. "You have a great smile."
"Well thank you." He smiles having a piece of food stuck his teeth.
AJ laughs. "You have some food in your teeth."
"What?" He says in embarrassment. "Where is it?"
AJ tries to direct him, but it doesn't work. "How about I'll get it out?" She goes inside his mouth to pick it out. When she is taking it out he closes his mouth almost biting her finger.
"Watch your fingers AJ it is dangerous in there." He jokes.
"I think you did bite my finger." Her back is towards him as she puts some ketchup on her finger.
"Oh really." Jack is considered not knowing he actually did. "Let me see."
AJ turns around all sad and pouty to show her finger. "See it is bleeding."
"I'm sorry AJ I didn't mean to." He checks it over as he touches it.
"Ouch, don't touch it." She pretends to hiss in pain.
"Sorry." He goes to his backpack to get a Band-Aid. As his back is turned, AJ slightly giggles again. What she doesn't know is that Jack is on to her. "Here we go." He puts on his fangs.
"What are you doing?" She is confused.
"Blood, I must have blood." He grabs her finger as he sucks on it. "Wow, I didn't know blood tastes like ketchup." He is surprise.
AJ is in shock. "How do you know?"
"The packet of ketchup is on the desk behind you." He points out. She looks at the packet as she lightly thumps her forehead. "See very observant of my surroundings."
"I guess I have to work on my joke skills." She smiles.
"A bit, but I don't mind." He smiles back. "Now who is your favourite comic book character?"
"Harley Quinn." She responds. "How about you, Jack?"
"Batman."
"Ah simple."
"Yes simple like me."
"Me too"
"So, what are you doing later?" He questions wanting to spend more time with her.
"I'm going to John's house for dinner. The three of us have a day of the week to go to each other's houses; Wednesday it is John's house." She explains.
"Wow, you are a very tight group." He is surprise they are really that tight. He has seen them together, but didn't know how tight they are.
"We are. How about you come this Friday; they are coming to my house on that day? You can be my guest." She offers.
"I would love too, but I can't. My parents and I are going to watch the new Avengers movie in theatres. Every second Friday, we watch a movie as a family." He smiles.
"Aww, that is sweet. It melts my heart." She puts a hand on her heart.
"Yeah, but I can ask if I can go next week." He offers.
"I would like that." She smiles.
Next day:
John and AJ are dropped by Randy to go to school. Randy has a doctor's appointment, so he will at least miss the first period.
"You seem again cheery today. The comic book club must be really exciting." John teases knowing that it is only her and Jack. During dinner, John's parents ask how she is. She answered about joining a club. They also figured out that it is only the two of them in the club. Randy and John both tease her a bit before John's mom stopped their fun.
"It has been exciting. I'm learning a lot." She smiles with being exciting for the one today.
"Yeah, I am sure you are learning a lot." He teases again.
"And how about the almost kiss with-
"Shh." He covers her mouth. "It was an accident. She fell wrong on her heels." John told AJ when they were picking a movie. They would alternate in pairs to choose the movie as part of their hangout routine. They also have different preferences, so it gives each person to pick their favourites.
"Uh huh, sure I believe you." She teases. "I know you like her." She wiggles her eyebrows.
"No!" He gets defensive. "I think she is gorgeous that's all."
"Right." She giggles. "Just keep your hands to yourself next time." She advises.
"You are the worst." He says sarcastically.
"Thank you I appreciate it." She proudly accepts.
He chuckles as they get stop by the Main QB and his friends. "Hey fellas, how is it going?" He says all friendly.
"I need to send a message to Randy." The Main QB tells him.
"Sure, what is it?" He accepts not knowing the consequence for Main QB punches him square in the face.
"Hey, what's your problem?" AJ speaks put checking out John's face.
"Hold her." He tells his friends. His friends hold her tight as they beat up John.
"John! John!" AJ calls out. "Let me go!" She tries to escape. "John! Leave him alone you big bully!" She yells out louder. "You are just like Kourtney. You both pick on people that have a slim chance of defending themselves." She again yells out.
The Main QB walks up to her as she gulps. "You are a spunky one." He rubs her hair. "Too bad you are on the wrong side."
"Don't touch me." She kicks him in the jewels.
"Hey!" His best friend calls out. "You will respect us."
"Yah right." She sternly tells him still trying to get out.
He backhands her. "That will teach you some respect." The slap knocks her down as they lift her back up.
The Main QB is in shock and stops everything. They let go of AJ as they all run into the school. AJ who is holding her cheek runs to John. She sees him with a busted lip, a black eye, and him holding his ribs.
"John, are you okay?" She tries to get him up.
"I think I have bruise ribs." He breathes moaning from the pain.
"Okay, let's take you to the nurse." They try to get up, but John can't stand by himself. AJ can't hold him all the way to the doors.
"I can't AJ I'm sorry." He sits back down.
"Okay, I will get some help."
"You can't leave me like this; they will come back." He holds onto her arm to stop her.
"Okay, help!" She calls out as loud as she can. "Help!"
Inside Jack is on his way to the bathroom. He looks outside the doors to see two people outside waving their arms. He is confused, but moves closer. He sees it is John and AJ; he runs out to them.
"AJ, what happen?" Jack questions consider.
"Kourtney's boyfriend and his group beat him up. I tried to stop them, but they held me." She says with emotion.
"Okay let us get you to the nurse." Jack puts John's arm around his shoulder as AJ does the same. The weight of Jack helps him up. John looks at AJ to see her bruise cheek.
"They hit you." He says in angry tone. This peaks Jack's interest as well.
"Yah, I kick him in the jewels. I guess his best friend, I assume, didn't like it and hit me. He told me to respect them." She looks away.
"I'm sorry AJ."
"It is okay. I'm just worried about you. Come on." They help John to the nurse.
Nurse's office:
As they enter the office, the nurse jumps to her feet. She takes over for AJ as they set him on the bed. AJ and Jack both stay with him for support.
"How can this happen?" She sniffles.
"Hey, he will be okay. The worst is that he has a broken rib or wears an eye patch on his eye." He hugs her.
"An eye patch?" She inquires not feeling a bit better. For some reason everything feels better when she is in his arms.
"Maybe for his eye to heal they have to cover it." He explains the possible outcome of his injuries.
"Don't you really think so?"
"Yah, it could be a possibility. It won't affect his football that much; probably just is on the sidelines for about a month."
"Oh no, he is going to be devastated. Next to Randy, he loves football. He wants to be a pro running back." She feels sad if that happen to him.
"This won't stop it; it will delay it a bit." He rubs her hair trying to comfort. He is hoping that it is helping wanting to help her anytime or anyway she needs.
"Thank you for waiting with me." She hugs him tighter.
"I will always be there." He kisses her hair. He really cares for her and won't let her be upset.
"Ahem." John calls out as Jack and AJ have a moment.
"John!" AJ speaks out happily being there for about twenty minutes.
He is standing with a pair of crutches. His face is all cleaned up with a small bandage on his eyebrow. "What is this?" He waves one of his crutches between them as he chuckles.
"This is Jack comforting me. You know how I get when you two get hurt." She pouts to get them to give in. It sometimes works with Randy with him knowing her the longest while John still has trouble with it.
"Oh come on not the pout." He looks away as she giggles knowing she got him. "Fine, I won't tease, but at least give him a shot." He chuckles.
"John!" She calls out.
"Sorry." He chuckles being half sorry.
"So, what is the verdict?" Jack enters the conversation.
"I have two bruise ribs, a black eye with a cut open eyebrow, and a busted lip." He reports.
"And you will have a hot caregiver to help you heal." She adds.
"You?" John questions in surprise.
"Nope, Ms. Silver will be your hot caregiver. She will be all over you when she sees you." She giggles as John rolls his eyes.
"She doesn't like me that." He raises his voice a bit being complete oblivious to her feelings towards him.
"Oh yes she does." Jack utters to defend AJ's observation.
"Yup, pay attention tomorrow and you will see." AJ makes a deal that prove that they are right.
"I will just to prove you two are wrong." He slowly crutches to the door. Jack and AJ just follow laughing.
"Mr. Michaels, a student is here to see you." His secretary informs him.
"Send the person in, please." He directs.
The student walks in and takes a seat. "Mr. Michaels, I have a video I need to show you."
Mr. Michaels is intrigue and takes the phone. As he presses play for a video to start, he sees the beat up of John and the hit to AJ. This infuriates Mr. Michaels with just doing an assembly about the school rules.
"Thank you. I will deal with this myself." He hands the student's phone back to the student. The student leaves the office as the student sighs. "I hope it helps."
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