Hey guys! I know you all want to kill me for leaving the story off like this for so freaking long. School's been kicking my butt for the past few months and so has the rest of my life. One of these people I know just hates me for everything I do. I swear if I breath strangely she hates me. I like ya know lots of Dreamworks and anime type things and she is just a straight out white girl, not saying I'm not white because I am... but I don't like all the pop music and trends that are out for the typical "white girl" I'm not saying that if you like that type of stuff is stupid or wrong. Just please don't come blowing up in my face for being different than you. I don't know how to get this across to her. At any rate, enough about me... here's the next chapter. Enjoy!
The crush of snow sounded beneath your feet as the were placed on the sidewalk. Closing the door to you car, a sigh escaped your pale lips as you looked at the store's sign. "Mirror, Mirror." It read. This was your favorite clothes store, the only one you really went to in fact. Not having much taste or interest in the world of fashion.
Jack opened the door for you even though you had to make it look like you were opening it. "You know," you whispered, "sometimes I wish you were just a regular human." Jack shrugged. "But then I couldn't fly and..." he paused placing a hand on your shoulder and turning you toward the window of the store. "All that snow wouldn't be there right now." He looked at you with a smirk across his face. You raised an eyebrow, really not wanting to deal with him right now... and all of his arrogance... why did you like him again? "I rather everyone be able to see you than having powers over the weather. It would make going out with you less awkward for me." you said looking through a row of jackets. You pretty much knew what Jack would and wouldn't like, and he was pretty much a small. "Shopping for guys are so much easier than shopping for myself." you thought, pulling our a black leather jacket. "ohhh, I like that!" Jack said. "Edgy."
"An hour or so passed until you came upon the questionable part of the store...shoes. "Alright Jack, you've worn shoes once, can we please just get this over with? You need shoes to go places." He folded his arms and blew his silver bangs up in frustration. "I've been around for over 300 years, and not once did I need shoes." You sighed, "Jack please, just for one day." "Fine." he breathed in frustration. He started looking around at the shoes. "Hmm, looks like there's nothing here I like. Guess we'll just have to leave." He started walking away until you grabbed his hood. "I'm not giving in this time." you said. "How about these black converse?" Jack took a good look at them. "They look fine. I'll talk 'em." "Thank you, now let's go or we're gonna be late."
Back home, Jack slipped on one of the pairs of black skinny jeans that you bought, as well as a white shirt with a bit of black and silver detailing. The black leather jacket topping it off. He looked at himself in the mirror, a bit surprised at how much black he was wearing. "I hope I don't look gothic." He muttered turning around and looking over his shoulder. A knock was heard at the door as Jack opened it to meet your face. "Wow!" you exclaimed in surprise. "I love the get it up... it's rather hot." "Really?" Jack said a bit surprised. "I thought it was a little too dark for me." "No, it's perfect! You're kind of a rebel as it is. Pranks, sneaky, and a bit of a stuck up snob." "Hey!" Jack yelled jokingly. You laughed at how hurt he looked from your insult.
Pulling out your phone you sent a text to Mark saying that you were ready for him. In a few seconds a small tune was heard as the new message came onto your phone. "He says he'll be here in 10." you said to Jack, then heading to the staircase.
A few moments later, Mark's blue sports car drove into the parking lot. As you neared the car Mark rolled down his window to say hi to you and Jack. "So this is Johnathon." he said. "Nice to meet you." He held out a hand. "Likewise." Jack said shaking Mark's hand. "Hop in!" "Really?" Jack thought, "What happened to opening the door and being polite and such?" He walked to the other backside of the car and got in next to you. He glanced at Mark for a moment and saw a look a disappointment, like a, "Why would she choose him? and instantly felt the pressure growing. After closing the door behind himself, he gave you a concerned look. You placed a hand on his shoulder, reassuring him that everything would be alright. Mark adjusted his mirror to see the both of you. He cleared his throat, making you remove your hand from Jack's shoulder. "So... how long have you known each other?" Mark asked starting down the street. "Not too long." You said. "About two months." Jack added. "Oh wow, not long at all." Mark said. "You sure you know her Johnny boy." "I'm sure." Jack said. "Johnathan's fine." "Have you kissed her?" Mark asked jokingly. "What kind of question is that?" Jack thought. "Y-yes." he said uncertainly "Really Mark?" you asked. "Just wondering." he said. "Is Starbucks ok for you guys." Jack looked at you not wanting to answer since he didn't know what the heck a Starbucks was. You smiled seeing his face. "Yeah, that's fine." you said. "Alright we'll be there in a minute. Mark said turning a corner.
After a few minutes, Mark's car pulled into the parking lot "Here we are." he said turning off the car. Unbuckling your seatbelt, the car door opened for you. Looking up you saw Mark standing there waiting for you, Jack stood behind him with an uncertain look. He knew your past with Mark, and what he'd done to you, he didn't care whether or not it was Cupid's magic, but he was going to keep a close eye on him.
You thanked Mark as you stepped out into the cold. Jack was about to follow you, but a hand grabbed his shoulder. "I don't see what's so special about you." Mark said. "I liked her first, I knew her first, I kissed her first." Jack grabbed Mark's hand and quickly removed it from his shoulder. "Whether or not you knew, liked, or kissed (y,n)." Jack said, "She didn't love you. Sure she thought you were nice, but when the time came to really impress her, what did you do? You crushed her. That's what's really matters." Jack turned and walked to you waiting by the door, leaving Mark speechless.
"What was that all about?" You asked walking into the cafe. "I think Mark thinks that you still like him, and somehow he's gonna prove that he's better than I am." Jack said, then glancing back as Mark walked in. "Wow, a lot can happen between guys in a period of less than one minute." You said looking through the menu. "Hmm, I think I'll have a caramel latte." You said to yourself. "What do you want Ja- Johnathan?" You said quickly catching yourself. "Hmm? Oh I don't know, just order for me I guess." Jack said. "Just make sure it's cold." You nodded and started looking through for anything that wouldn't be heated, which was a little hard since it was cold out. The only thing really cold was iced tea, but when Jack had some at the ball...ball? You paused, were you remembering something? "That's right," you thought, "There was a fairy... Tooth? Then she gave us tea and Jack didn't much care for it." "Next!" The lady at the register said bringing you out of your thoughts. "Oh, sorry." you said, quickly moving up. "I'll have a caramel latte and a cup of hot chocolate with a stick of peppermint in it."
Jack paused hearing what you said. "How does she know that I like peppermint in my chocolate?" he wondered, "The only time I had some was in...Alaska. She must've remembered something." Jack followed you to the other isle to get your order. Jack bent down and whispered in you ear. "Are you remembering the chocolate I had in Alaska?" You nodded, "I also remembered that you didn't like iced tea." He chuckled remembering that as well./p
Soon you had your orders and seated yourself by the window of the store. "So..." Mark asked. "How did you two meet?" "Well," Jack begun." I was out walking home from work one day and saw her taking pictures at a nearby park. I loved winter and it was cool to see someone my age taking an interest in it. I started walking by that same park each day, and soon I wanted more than anything to talk to her." You looked at Jack, you knew he was making it up, but it was still sweet. "Then finally one day I worked up some courage to finally say hi, and well here we are now."
"That's a pretty cool story man." Mark said taking a sip of his drink. "I've never really had anyone like that. I'd just hand out with my friend most of the time, but I did like (y,n) at one point. "I don't think you liked her the way I do." Jack said. "Taking advantage of someone like that isn't the way to go." Mark knew that he was talking about that incident after the dance that one year. "I was trying to show her that I thought she was pretty." Mark said. "That didn't make me feel pretty, Mark." You said. "That really hurt me. You lied and hurt me. That's something Johnathan would never do." "Alright, so I've got a few flaws, so what?" Mark admitted. "I suggest you straighten them up if you want to be in a relationship with anyone." Jack said. Mark was getting pretty ticked off at all that Jack was saying. "Look... I'll show you that I'm not that bad of a guy. Tonight, I've got a party at my house around eight. I want both of you to come. Got it? "Good, we'll be there." Jack blurted out." "Good, I'll see you guys later." Mark said as he stood up to leave."Some jerk that guy is." Jack said. You placed a hand over your face. "What!? It's true!" Jack said noticing you. "Not that you snow cone! You just accepted and invite to a party! No one's gonna see you! Imagine what's gonna happen if anyone introduces you." You said "Oh-" Jack said realizing what you said was true. "Now what are gonna do Mr. Know-it-all?" You said somewhat angry at Jack's naiveness. "I'll figure something out." He said. "Well you better do it in the next seven hours." You said angrily. Jack let his head fall back as he let out a sigh. "Why am I so stupid sometimes?" "You're always stupid." You said. "Oh thanks, that helps a lot." Jack said. You giggled. "Come on I'll help you. "Alright," Jack said. "Let's go then."