Skins: The Worst Guys

Episode 3: Jay

Amber, Lexie, and food.

Those were the three things on my mind as I cruised in my Mazda, with the windows down. Warm weather in Canada was a rare occurrence since November, so I thought, what the hell, might as well take advantage of it. I was just about to pull into my driveway when my phone rang. It was Mike.

I tapped the talk button on my blackberry, expecting the call to show up, but i was disappointed to see nothing was happening. I hit the back of my phone with my palm gently, then gradually got harder.

"Fucking phone…" I cursed under my breath as the call finally connected. "Mike, what's up?" I asked after taking a deep breath,

"JAY! WE NEED YOU TO BE AT HUMBER AT 9 SHARP TO PICK THE NEGROES UP!" Mike's loud voice echoed through the phone. I winced as I held the phone further back from my ear. It took me a second to remember that Lia's party was tonight. I gulped. Lia and I had history. We dated for a month in high school, but it didn't last too long. She cheated on me with a pretty French boy whose hair reminded me of Pepe le Pew.

"...Jay...Jay….JAY!" Mike's shouting suddenly brought me back to reality.

"Yeah Mike, I'm here." I said, fearing that my eardrums would blow. Mike continued on.

"I heard Lexie is gonna be at the party. Going to work Jay? Better make sure she doesn't get scooped-" Mike's voice cut off as I pressed the end call button on my phone. I got out of my car, Amber, and took another deep breath in preparation of walking through my front door. I hadn't even fully opened the front door yet when I felt someone grab me and pull me inside.

"JASOON! LOOK WHAT TIME IT IS! YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE HOME TWO HOURS AGO! WAS IT THAT GIRL AGAIN? YOU DIDN'T EVEN GO TO CLASS DID YOU? MIERDA!" The voice of my mother, whom my friends called "mama diaz" replaced the voice of Mike echoing in my head. It was probably about a good twenty minutes before my mother calmed down, and I was allowed to retreat to my room.

I threw my bag in the corner of my room, and flopped on my bed. Was I even up for this party tonight? I wondered if the guys would forgive me if I didn't show up. Just then, I heard my phone vibrate. It was a text from Lexie! I felt giddy as I read the text.

So how was your day today, ?

I slowly smiled as the thoughts of being scolded by mama Diaz left my mind. Lexie and I texted back and forth until she finally texted:

Will I be seeing you at the party tonight?

I felt my hands getting clammy, as I could barely contain my excitement.

Is that even a question? I need to get out of this damn house anyway

Things were beginning to look up. Mike had drugs, Lexie would be at the party, and we were gonna party until the break of dawn tonight. I was at an all time high until I heard footsteps loudly coming towards my room. I barely had time to curse before mama Diaz burst into my room.

"NO PARTY TONIGHT! YOUR BROTHER TOLD ME ABOUT YOUR PLANS, AND I WILL NOT HAVE YOU GETTING DRUNK TONIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE STUDYING TO DO!

There, in a matter of 10 seconds, my hopes and dreams crumbled before me. Not only would I be letting the guys down tonight, my opportunity of spending the night with Lexie was long gone.

I was hit with a slipper, and had my keys taken before she stormed out.

It was 8:30 pm. My room was dark, and the sounds of the ticking clock filled my room. I could see the white hands of my clock read the time. How sad was it to be foiled by your own brother? That's the last time I tell him anything, I thought to myself.

There was half and hour left before the guys were expecting me, and here I was, confined to my room. I buried my face in my pillow as my phone vibrated again. It was a text from Jett.

Yo, are you on your way? Mike still needs to scoop that chick

I clutched my phone tightly. I couldn't even respond. How was I going to break it to the guys that the night was ruined? I had just lost all hope when I heard my door crack open. Was mama Diaz back for more? I braced myself for the worst when instead, it was papa Diaz, giving me a warm smile.

"Jason," He said in a soft voice. "I know about your plans, and your mother is right, you SHOULD study…" I buried my face back into my pillow.

"I already heard it from mom, i don't need it from you too." I said in an annoyed voice. "I have to break it to my friends that I can't bring them tonight. Isn't that enough? I'll get started on my studying soon." I breathed out, barely containing my anger.

Suddenly, I heard the jingle of keys. I glanced out of my pillow, and saw papa Diaz dangling the keys to my car in front of me.

"I'm taking your mother out for dinner. We're going to a comedy club that doesn't end until late tonight. But I want you studying alright?!" Papa Diaz said in a voice loud enough for my mom to hear downstairs. After he said this, he winked at me. A huge smile suddenly spread across my face.

20 Minutes later, after my parents had left, I jumped in my car, and let the engine roar as I tore down the street. I couldn't contain my excitement.

"WAAAAAHOOOOOOO!" I bellowed as I raced towards where my friends were waiting.

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