I know it's been a while. Sorry.
Chapter 5
Alfie
Ok so Nina is actually amazeballs! She can be a lot of fun to be around. When we were both in Sib- in... in... in our club that she was the leader of, she was kind of high strung. She was like the mum of Sibuna, y'know? And I guess I was the kid. She just seems to be this... I don't know... really bossy person. And I didn't actually think she would say yes when I asked her out. But I had a lot of fun with her today. I feel really bad about getting her in detention again, especially when she wasn't going to do anything bad before me... I hope I made detention bearable.
So... I miss Willow. A lot. When I started the project, and learned that Nina was my partner, I didn't think it would go well. I mean, when I was with Amber, we had a thing. Me and Amber loved to support each other, that was out thing. No matter what it was, I knew she had my back and she should have known that I had hers. Willow and I, we like to have fun. Whatever it is, no matter how crazy, she would do it. She would pretty much be down for anything. I didn't think I would be able to have a good relationship like that with Nina, but she was surprisingly pretty chill. Which is what I would describe as the opposite of Nina before...
Amber
Fabian is sooooo cute! Today, he helped me with my homework and for the first time in... in... a long long time I feel like I might get an A! When he explained Algebra, he explained it like shoes and sweets! Which really helped! Like, he said once that x were lollypops and y were jolly ranchers! Mmm! It makes more sense if you see the homework. And I actually read um... crap what's his name? Ok I read that guy, the one in the book. Y'know the one with the wife and the mean man and... ahh forget it. I'll remember his name later. Point is, Fabian made everything a lot easier for me, and he's such a sweetheart! Whenever I got something right he gave me a kiss on the cheek! I know right! So cute!
Ok, so he's no Mick, that's a definite. He's no Alfie, that's for sure. But he is Fabian. And Fabian is turning out to be a lot more fun to have as a boyfriend than I thought. No he isn't as funny... he's not as.. well built. But he's really sweet. I mean, he treats me in this way that I haven't been treated. He's more... gentle. Y'know? Like... like he's always nervous and he wants to do everything right, which is kind of adorable. I think that's just Fabian though. That's how he was with Nina... but it's interesting to actually be the Nina. Well, the Amber version of Nina.
Eddie
So it turns out, my new girlfriend has a problem with French! And lucky for her, I am kind of bilingual. The thing is, Madam has a thing against her. I don't know why, but it's definitely affecting her French learning. She's rude to Joy more than anyone else. I haven't told Joy... but I'm kind of planning to do some research on her. And it would be cool if a really chill teacher could tell me what he knows... and didn't tell anyone about this. I'm good a snooping now... now that I uh.. became in the journalism thing. That's why...
Today I went on a motorcycle ride with Joy. It was fun, but that was supposed to be Patricia. And I know she was not happy about it. Actually, I think Patricia's been frustrated with the entire project. I don't blame her, I mean... she had me as a boyfriend! But seriously... I don't want her stressed about it. She's not fun when she's stressed. I hope Mick can help her out. Mick. Mick's enjoying the project a little too much to me. I'll have to keep an eye on him. I don't know him well enough to trust him. I would have been more comfortable if she got someone like Fabian.
Fabian
I don't understand why Amber plays this dumb blonde thing to the the max. Sure she has her moments, and lots of them. Sure she's a little oblivious. But she's also really smart. She just needs to believe in herself. She's like a slow HD computer. Sure it takes awhile to get to the page, but once it's there it's clear and crisp and beautifully bright. There couldn't be a better way to describe Amber. She may not grasp the information right away, but once it's broken down for her, she really gets it.
Amber's my friend. She had been for a long time. She helped me with Nina all of the time. I never thought I would actually be going out with her, thank you for that Mr. Winkler. Amber is known as the house's love guru. Always somehow involved in someone's relationship, pushing people towards whom she thinks they would be best with. She never pushed me and her together in a way that was more than platonic. And I trust her judgement, she's been pretty much right so far. So, I honestly don't know what's going to become of this 'relationship'. I'm hoping more good than bad, not just for the A. But also because Amber is an important part of my life, and I don't want to lose her.
Jerome
So my first day going out with KT, and I had a lot of fun. Well that's because she's a lot of fun. She's really bouncy and smiley. I noticed that before today though, she's full of energy and she has one of those contagious smiles and laughs. Y'know, the one where you can't help but join her? And she can put you in a good mood really easily because of it. She's like... like a cute little baby monkey. KT the baby monkey. I wonder... if she read this if she would take that well or not. Knowing her, she would probably retaliate by calling me some kind of animal. She's also a lot of fun to mess with, because she doesn't really seem to mind. She'll just laugh it off and then mess with me a little bit, and she loves to have fun. And that's great, because that's the type of guy I am.
I was the one that came up with the game. I know, genius. This project would have gone down the toilet if it weren't for me. I saw this episode in a show once, where a few couples had to pretend to go out. And surprise those couples ended up going out. And in previous years, I'm sure it's turned out the same way. So, I think I know how this project is going to end. Joy fake dated me, and then we went out. It's just inevitable. KT's cool, pretty too, but I never had any intention to date her. And I'm sure everyone else is feeling similarly. So I have a proposition for you. How about you give extra points to the couples that get back together in the end, seeing as everyone will see that's a harder promise to keep than they thought. Oh and if you do take my offer, don't tell them. It would probably change the game- I mean project- for the worse.
Joy
Have you ever been on a motorcycle? If you haven't, you should know it's the coolest, most exhilarating thing in the world. It's like a rollercoaster. It's like you're on a speedboat. But it's even better, if you're with someone. Especially if they take you to the park to see the sunset. Ok so if you haven't noticed, I've had an amazing day. Like the kind you see in movies but better because I lived it. I felt like I was in a rom-com! I lived a rom-com experience. How was your day?
Ok, that last paragraph was really hard to write because this whole project, I just hate it. It sucks. I feel bad! Of course I had to be paired with, who else? My best friend's boyfriend. I don't know it you've noticed but she's head over heels in love with him. I know she's uncomfortable with this, and I can't blame her! I just... Patricia's my best friend. And I really don't want to hurt her, and Eddie's had an impact on her that I've never seen before him. She's strong, but she's also weak. And I don't want to break her, or do anything where she'll hate me. I just can't have that happen, even if it means sacrificing a good grade.
KT
Jerome and I had a good time today. I never knew what it was like to have a boyfriend. I'm a little nervous. The day went well, but I don't really know what I'm supposed to do tomorrow. We can't just play word games all day. What do couples usually do? Well... besides each other. I'm... not ready for that. I think I should talk to my friends. They've all been in pretty successful relationships. Maybe they can help me out, show me the ropes. Honestly, I'm a rookie at the whole girlfriend business.
Jerome and I haven't really hung out together. We aren't exactly besties. In fact, I think he's kind of a douche bag. A little narcissistic. I mean, I've seen his sweet side, but I've heard of what he's done. He's kind of that typical mystery guy that the girls fall for. I know he used to con people out of their money. I know he's my housemate, but he just doesn't seem like a good guy. I don't know. He really has to prove himself to me. He seems like the type of guy that would hurt a girl. I mean, he hurt Mara, Willow, and Joy in a time period of about two months. I'm nervous that he'll hurt me, or really the project. The project is a huge part of our grade. I just really need him to take things seriously.
Mara
So... I don't like learning. Well I like it... Let me start over. I like knowing things. I love knowing things, actually. So when I learn, I think of when I will soon know. If that makes sense. So I don't like it when it takes a long time to learn. I get frustrated. But I guess that's the same for everybody, right? I'm just not used to being in the dark about things, if you will. And I don't take it well when being taught something by one of my peers... usually. But today, I did learn something... I mean. It was something as simple as a cartwheel. I don't think... it's different. I'm used to learning things. I had always kind of wanted to be able to do a cartwheel, and somehow... Willow taught me. What I'm trying to say it... Well I don't exactly know what I'm trying to say. At this point I think I might be droning. But Willow... she did it. :)
I can honestly, and proudly say that I'm not confused a lot. But I was confused today. I was worried about the assignment because I vowed to myself that I would always get A's on every test and projects I got. Then you throw me a curveball and make me a lesbian for two weeks, I didn't know what I was going to do. But it turns out... being gay for a day isn't very different. I mean, you're still in a relationship with someone you care about and who cares for you. But what really surprised me today was when Willow, my 'girlfriend' kissed me. It wasn't the kiss itself that surprised me, I knew it was coming. In fact, in my mind, I was calculating the exact right moment when it should happen. What really surprised me was my thoughts afterwards. I remember thinking 'That wasn't that bad, I can't wait to do it again' before I realized what I was saying in my head. What... does that mean? I couldn't actually... forget it. It's nothing...
Mick
Patricia and I didn't really hang out before. In fact, I could probably count on my fingers how many times we had a convo. Funny how you can live with someone, and still not talk to them. Patricia is just kind of hard to get close to. She's close with her little group, who everyone calls the 'Scooby Gang' because they solve mysteries? I don't know. And she's close to Jerome and Joy and Mara too. And I guess she's pretty close to KT, even though I heard they didn't have much of a friendship when they first met. And then of course Eddie, they're nearly attached at the hip. I'm drifting. My point is that even though I never really talked to her, she's always been kind of interesting to me. She's secretive, and mysterious. And... intreeging. She's just... really cool.
I think Eddie's mad at me. Which is really unfair since I'm just doing the project. One of the parts of the project is to kiss your girlfriend. I'm just... doing what I'm supposed to. I did nothing wrong. Nothing! I don't get why he has to be mad at me over it. He's just being unfair. But... why do I feel so bad? I mean, I did just kiss my roomate's girlfriend... but I shouldn't feel bad because I just did what you said. Maybe because I kind of... likes it? It's not my fault she's a good kisser! A really good kisser.
Nina
Antidisestablishmentarianism. I think that's how it's spelled. It has twenty-eight letters, and eleven syllables. It means to be against the disestablishment of a Church in Britain during the nineteenth century. I looked it up for Alfie. It took me twenty times to figure out how to say it smoothly, it gets caught in my tongue. And after breaking it down, I noticed it's not actually hard to spell it. Anti Dis Establishment Tarian Ism. It's a bunch of words in one. Alfie is definitely the King of Hangman. Which is funny, because when he asked me out he called me the Queen of Egypt. Interesting how we keep thinking of each other as royalty.
How would I describe Alfie? Well how would you describe Alfie? He's... well... Alfie. He's good for Amber and Willow. They have that whole... thing... y'know? No one would put me with him usually. Well except you of course. People just don't think of us as a good pair. And I would be one of those people to say that, until recently. I don't know about anyone else, but today I saw him in a different light. He's really fun. I mean, I already knew that. He's really sweet too. Ok I already knew all of this. It's hard to explain, it's just different when you're his 'girlfriend'. Like, I knew he was sweet. I knew he was funny. I knew he was playful. But I see it even more so, and enjoy it even more too. I just like it.
Patricia
So today I spent my day waiting for Mick. I mean, I felt like I only got to see him for ten minutes, and I always used to mock Mara for looking like that needy girlfriend (not to her face of course) but now I get it. Being Mick's girlfriend is hard. He's never around, he's always off practicing or whatever. So when he's here I just have to take what I can get. And the sad part about it is I really like hanging out with him. Like I had a really good time after all of the practice but it was cut short by stupid Victor and his curfews and whatever. I just wish I could hang out with him more. I refuse to be that needy girlfriend. I refuse.
Everything I said up there was true. I like hanging out with Mick, he's funny and he's always gone. I thought the 'relationship' was gonna be awkward. I mean, even if it were kind of awkward, I was going to figure it out somehow. I don't want to lose this bet that Jerome made. But I mean, what are me and Mick gonna talk about? Really. Sports? I'd rather hit my head with a frying pan repeatedly until the conversation were over or until I black out. Whichever came first. But I've been having fun with him since we found out we were partners. Though... Eddie looks kind of... tense.
Willow
Guess who taught Mara how to cartwheel? Me! She's well on her way to becoming a squee screaming cartwheeling fun ball like her girlfriend! But I think I made her uncomfortable. I kind of kissed her today and she looked kind of shocked or mad or... well he expression was unreadable but it wasn't really a great one. I don't want to make things weird. I just saw the opportunity and I took it. Is it bad? Should I have warned her or something? I know she doesn't really like being surprised because she likes knowing things. I'm just a little nervous that's all...
SQUEE! I love this project! It's so much fun because I love acting! Except for that one time last year where I had to play a lot of parts but besides that I had a lot of fun! And with Mara too! We were already friends and now we get to be really friendlier friends and it's a lot of fun! I'm not that happy about the game thing though. I'm really bad at competitive things. I just want everyone to win! And Mara's not like that. She's really competitive, and rigid. Like she actually mapped out the week before I threw out the schedule and told her it's more realistic to wing it. Eventually she believed me, and I was worried about the week. But I think it will go squeefully now!
Important!
Ok, so number one, I will not be doing chapters like this anymore. It's kind of hard, in a weird way. From now on, I will have one or two journals at the end of each chapter.
Number two, I'm sure you've noticed that the rating is T and at the same time, the story has been pretty fluffy and cute. The thing is… fluffy and cute isn't my writing style. I'm kind of edgy. So there will be some fluff, but I'll slowly be transitioning into more… Pg13 styled writing. If you're read my story 'House of The Jackal' you'll understand.
Number three, What do you want to see next?
Like what kind of things do you want to see in the story for your favorite characters and couples and non-couples? Soon enough I'll be starting up the drama, because I love drama. What are you looking forward to for future chapters?
And of course… Who's your favorite couple? Keep voting, you never know, scores change.
Patrick 29
Nalfie 16
Famber 13
Joddie 8
Millow 6
Kerome 5
