My Name is Jesse, not Johan
Chapter six
KellyQ
Jim and Kenzan walked into the noisy coffee shop. Jim looked around and found Jesse sitting at a round table, a cup of iced chocolate milk in front of him. They both made their way to him. Jesse got up and introduced himself.Jim's right; he does look like Johan,Kenzan thought. The three sat down.
"So, how's it going with you and Jaden?" Jim asked.
"It's going well. He thinks Johan lost her memories, so he's been telling me a lot about their life. He told me how they met," Jesse explained.
"I thought that barrette looked familiar," Jim said, looking at the barrette that was now a pin on Jesse's shirt. "So, no more run-ins with Haou?"
Jesse pondered a bit. The first time was scary, and the second was not so bad, but it was embarrassing.
The two were sitting on Jaden's bed. Jesse noticed that Haou was present. He didn't mind much, but Jesse felt more comfortable around Jaden.
"I'm not going to hurt you. I want to get to know who you are," Haou said, reaching out to play with a strand of hair curved around Jesse's face. "I find you very interesting."
The green-eyed teen blushed slightly. "I want to know you too. Jaden told me how Johan came into his life. What can you tell me?"
"She was strong, sweet as honey, gentle as a Lamb, and very smart," Haou explained, removing his hand from Jesse. "She was afraid of me at first, but I showed her that I wouldn't hurt her." Haou had a keen eye on Jesse the whole time, feeling vibes similar to the ones he got from Johan. "Would you rather talk to Jaden?"
"If I can," Jesse said, feeling less tense. He watched Haou's personality recede. Jaden opened his eyes, and they both blushed. "Hey, Jaden," Jesse smiled...
"Haou doesn't mind me being around Jaden too much. I prefer being with Jaden anyways; he tries hard to help make people happy ... and Jaden is friendlier than Haou."
"Haou can be mean. Especially when Jaden feels threatened or unsafe around the person," Jim explained.
Jesse bit the bottom of his lip.So that's why Haou is always around when I'm around Jaden. Maybe I should try a little bit harder. Be more compassionate, considering that he's been through a lot.
Jaden opened his eyes, and they both blushed. "Hey, Jaden," Jesse smiled.
"That's good. Haou doesn't mind you anymore. I thought he stopped liking you and disappeared after that fight with Yubel," Jaden said softly, with a distant look in his soft brown eyes. "Everyone said that you died, but I knew that was a lie. Haou and I looked everywhere for you. Many people thought I went off the deep end after that," Jaden explained. "I did lose everything after what happened. That's how I ended up here."
Jesse looked at Jaden sympathetically. He wanted to help heal Jaden's shattered heart, so he pulled Jaden close and rubbed his back.
"Jaden," a voice called out, snapping him out of his thought.
Jaden blinked a few times to see Syrus sitting beside him on the bed. "Sy? What's going on?"
The more petite teen smiled. "You spaced out when Iaskedhow things are going with you."
Jaden smiled. "I'm doing well. I was thinking about some stuff."
Syrus chuckled. "You were probably thinking about Jesse and how hot he is."
Jaden wrinkled his nose. "Jesse? I don't know anyone named Jesse."
Syrus knew that Haou was going to come out at any moment. The more petite teen watched Jaden's facial expression closely. His face turned rigid, and his eyes changed from soft brown to a yellowish-red possessed color.
"So, that's who he is," Haou spoke up.
Syrus bit his lip. "Yeah. He came here to volunteer," Syrus explained. "But don't be too upset with Jesse, Haou. He wants to help, like everyone else has tried to do."
Haou sighed. Syrus had a point. Jesse didn't do anything offensive, and so far, the green-eyed teen had been supportive.
Jesse entered Jaden's room an hour after Syrus left to see Jaden sitting beside the window, deep in thought. "Jaden …?" Jesse walked up but stopped when Jaden spoke up.
"Whoare you?"
"My name is Jesse," he said, walking forward and standing next to Jaden. My sister wanted me to help people. It was her last wish before she died … so I know what it's like to lose someone you love."
Jaden nodded. "I'm sorry that I mistook you for Johan. I was sure that you were her."
Jesse smiled. "Don't feel embarrassed at all. If you want, I can help you find out where Johan is so you can see her again."
Jaden's facial expression changed from depression to hope. "You'd do that for me?"
"Of course. You deserve to know where she is. No one should keep that from you."
Jaden's expression softened. "Thanks, Joh – I mean Jesse. That would mean a lot to me."
Alexis watched from the doorway and smiled. She knocked on the door jamb. The two boys turned. "Jaden, it's time to see your psychiatrist."
"Yeah," Jaden said, looking back at Jesse. "Maybe I should introduce you to Banner!"
Jesse looked at his watch. "Maybe some other time, Jay. Right now, I have to get going."
"Okay," Jaden smiled. "You'll be coming tomorrow, right, Jesse?"
Alexis rose a brow.Has he figured it out?She stared closely at Jaden to see he looked a little perkier than he had in a long time.Well, I'm glad. Jaden deserves to be happy again.
To Be Continued ...