Stay Chapter 5 by afterglow
Disclaimer: This is not wonderland. This is serious stuff. So if you feel that the tootsie fairy just whacked your butt in here, please read something else. This contains love/sexual desires between teenagers. Any similarities to certain persons are purely coincidental. And unless this kind of material offends you're crude mind, I suggest you sit back, relax and enjoy wonderland.
*** I'm so sorry guys! I've been so busy lately that I completely forgot about this. Urgh! Anyways, I hope this chapter is a consolation. So people here it is, Stay chapter 5. ***
Oh there you are. Look, I'm not really in a talking mood so can we just cool it off? What? What did you say? What do you mean there's something strange about me? Who's smiling? I'm not smiling. Okay, okay. Maybe I am. Happy now? I can't stop smiling every time he's near. You know, HE. Jed!
Oh don't you go mushy on me. I mean the guy is for Pat plus he's super straight. And well, what are the chances that he would like me, huh? See what I mean. But even though I have all of these in mind, I can't stop thinking about Jed. And damn! I can't stop smiling.
"And that's it for today. Don't forget your reports on Monday," Ms. Jane dismissed the class and then called my attention, "Edo, I want to talk to you." I walked calmly to her desk while she motions me to sit down.
"So whiz up?" Ms. Jane asked.
"What do you mean?" I answered back.
"So do you have any problems, depressions, or something that you could talk to me about?"
"What makes you say that?"
"Well, you've been awfully quiet the whole period. It seems like you're in deep reverie."
"Um... I was just thinking.... about the lesson."
"Really, so how come you never wrote down anything since you came here in the classroom. You just sit there at the back and stare at the window. Look, I know this is not my business but I've known you for a long time Edo that I'm aware when you're lying. So, who is it? Because if that smile shows anything, its either you got laid or have a crush on someone."
"Um... I... I... didn't get laid," I answered shyly. And just like that, her face turned into a wide grin.
"So who's the lucky girl?" Oh no.
"Um.. Umm... it's not really..." Oh jeez! Let there be a miracle. Let there be a miracle! And then I paused too long. And you know what that means? No? Well, I think she knows already cause her grin gets bigger and bigger by the minute. That means I'm dead.
"Oh, its Trish right?" Bam! And the gates of heaven opened.
"Yeah... it's Trish," I said a little unsure.
"Well, I guess I was right after all. She gave you that card right? And those long stares, like you're a hot chocolate fudge or something."
"I'm glad you're enjoying this," I said to her flatly.
"Oh, Edo don't you worry. Trish already likes you. Along with half of the girls in school who saw your concert at the club activity."
"So you think I'm hot?" I teased her.
"No. Frankly, I don't. You're just cute. Like Kermit the frog. Anyway, I still have a meeting to go to. So let's just continue this some other time. Shall we?"
"Sure," Thank God. So, I just hugged her then and whispered thank you.
"By the way, I think your friend outside is waiting for you," I turned around and saw Jed on the door, "So, is he your boyfriend?"
I went red all the way. How? How did she?
"Just teasing," she smiled.
"Oh.. hi Jed," he then turned to me. Urgh! Why can't he stop being beautiful for just a sec?
"Oh, hi Edo." he said.
"What are you doing here?"
"Well... I just thought... um, about last night..." it looks like he's having hard time; I guess I just have to take the lead.
"What about last night?" I asked
"Uhh... I know what you're thinking... and..." I cut him off
"Look, Jed. Nothing happened last night. We were just doing some work."
"But... about the kiss... I'm so sorry..."
I just smiled understandingly at him and said, "There's nothing to be sorry about. It was a friendly kiss and we're friends right?"
"Absolutely," he grinned. And then he added, "But I wish we could be more than friends."
What!? Did he just say what I think he said? "What do you mean?"
"Um... I..." I think he's getting all red now, "You know... um, not only friends... but as... best friends. Right, best friends. Cause I really don't have much friends right now."
"Yeah right. You? I mean for real you are one of the hottest guys in school," errr.. That didn't sound right, "I mean what about the girls that flank at you. And what about Jarod? Isn't he you're best friend or something?"
"We don't talk much anymore. He's so in love with Pat that I think he forgot to give time to me. And the girls? Well, let's just say they all want to get into my pants instead of talking about some kiddy programs."
"Well, I happen to like Sesame Street allot, okay? I spent my childhood figuring out if Big Bird's a boy or a girl."
He laughed. I like his laugh. Jeez! There's so much to like about this guy. Can anyone be so perfect?
"So um are you taking the bus? Cause if you want, we could take my car," Like I said, perfect.
"Sure. Um... And by the way, I'm Edo. Jed's best friend." I said, as he's smile grew bigger.
So we walked along together in the hallways. We never said anything much to each other. I guess he was enjoying the silence as well as I do. Then suddenly I felt his hand brush against mine. God, his hands are so soft! No, it wasn't me okay? And I don't know if he noticed it. So I just looked at him by the side and found out that he was staring at me. He then pulled his eyes down, embarrassed by the whole situation.
The whole ride was pure heaven. He kept talking about some of the songs he likes and asks me what I'm into. So I told him I'm mostly pop and R&B but I basically listen to the music that appeals to me most. The whole time I was just listening to his voice. And in my mind I compared the time when he sang "Iris". Wow, he really has that deep voice in him. How I wish.
Ouch! What are you smacking me for? Okay, okay. I got your point. I'm sorry that I haven't paying much attention to you since Ms. Jane called me. But look. Look at him. Have you ever seen more beautiful? Ouch! Now what was that for? Urgh! Wait till I have my hands on Trish Payne, HAHAHAHA! Ouch!
"What did you say?" Jed's voice brought me to reality.
"Um, nothing," I said embarrassed.
"So um, we're here. I'll call you."
"Sure. Thanks for the ride. And umm... uhhh... here," with my heart pounding 100bps, I leaned forward to his side and kissed him on the cheek, "Now we're even."
I quickly left the door leaving him with an open mouth. I didn't look after that. I just went straight to the door and heard someone about to go through the other side. And guess who I saw? Yep, my Trishie. Ouch! You better stop doing that!
"Oh, hi honey!" Honey? "I just talked to your grandmother. She's really nice. But as much as I would like to sit and chat, I still have to go to the dermatologist to get my epidermis removed. So bye!"
And then she left. Man, I tell you that is one weird girl! And what on earth coerced her to come to my house. Urgh! What do you mean she's just caring? The hell! I think she's a real loony. Well, hello? What are you defending her for? I think you need a therapist. The both of you. And tell me if it works out.
Grams at the kitchen then greeted me, "Oh, there you are. Trish Payne just left. You never told me you had a girlfriend?" Girlfriend?
"What? Her? No, I'm not with her. What did she said about me?" I asked angrily.
"Well, she just came here to see you and me. Come to think of it, why me? Anyway I believe you. And to tell you the truth, I don't like her a bit. She seems to be overly arrogant." That makes the two of us. 2-1 Ha! Ouch! I said stop it!
"Anyway, here's a package addressed to you." Grams handed me a wrapped CD. I thanked her and went upstairs. Wonder who's this from. No name on the back and the front. Hmmm. Oh, no. This must be one of Trish's stuff. Not again. So I opened the CD up and saw that there was no label. Hmmm. I went over to my player and played it.
I think I've already lost you. I think you're already gone I think I'm finally scared now You think I'm weak But I think you're wrong I think you're already leaving Feels like your hand is on the door I thought this place was an empire But now I'm relaxed I can't be sure
Just then I realized, this couldn't be Trish's. It's... it's... someone else.
I think you're so mean I think we should try I think I could need this in my life I think I'm just scared I think too much I know this is wrong it's a problem I'm dealing
If you're gone maybe it's time to go home There's an awful lot of breathing room But I can hardly move If you're gone baby you need to come home Cause there's a little bit of something me In everything in you
Like someone so familiar. And then it struck me. It reminded me of him. Jarod.
Then suddenly I fell on my back and cried. God! Why do I always have this pain every time I think of that damn Jarod! Why?! So I just lied there and let the lyrics echoed through my mind.
I bet you're hard to get over I bet the room just won't shine I bet my hands I can stay here I bet you need more than you mind
I think you're so mean I think we should try I think I could need this in my life I think I'm just scared that I know too much I can't relate and that's a problem I'm feeling
If you're gone maybe it's time to go home There's an awful lot of breathing room But I can hardly move If you're gone baby you need to come home cuz there's a little bit of something me In everything in you
No Jarod, you're wrong. There's nothing more of you in here. Nothing. Nothing. The more I keep saying that, the more I realize, I could never be free of him.
Well, people that's it. I hope I could post the next chapter by next week. Thanks to all those who e-mailed me and said they liked the story. Your responses are truly remarkable. By the way, the song that's in here is 'If you're gone' by Matchbox20. I really like their music, especially the lead singer. He's so damn hot! Anyways feel free to post your comments at itsme_afterglow@yahoo.com. Stay cool guys!