Jimmy's POV
The last bell went off and I groaned as I packed my bag and got out of my seat and headed for the door.
As soon as I walked out I saw Carl and Carlos walking by
"Hey guys" I said as they stopped
"Jimmy so this is where your class is?" Carlos said looking into my classroom
"Our class is next door" Carl said
"Yeah I know. So where are you guys going?" I asked
"To your locker. We were planning on going to the Candy Bar. You in?" Carlos said excitedly
"Sorry I can't" I said
"Why not?" Carl asked
"I got detention" I said
"How long?" Carl asked
"Three hours everyday for a month" I said
"Isn't that overkill?" Carlos asked
"Three weeks for the fight and one for lying to a teacher" I said depressed
"Well I guess we'll swing by your house later" Carlos said
"Sure" I said depressed
"Cheer up Jim detention isn't all bad. Tell you what I'll bring three of my favorite Llama-lover games and we can play" he said
"Yeah and I'll bring some Batman movies and I'll even let you wear my favorite Batman mask as we watch" Carlos said
"Thanks guys but I think I'll just sleep when I get home" I said as put on a small smile
"You sure man?" Carlos asked
"Yeah. You guys just go to the Candy Bar. I'll be okay" I said
"Okay Jimmy. See you later" Carl said
"Yeah bye guys" I said as they walked away
I sighed as I walked away. I walked towards detention room's door before sighing again and walking in and to my surprise nobody except the teacher was in there. Lucky me the detention teacher was my chemistry teacher
"Good afternoon Mister Taylor please take a seat" she said head buried in her work
"Sure" I said as I walked over to one of the seats in the front and sat down
Five minutes passed and I took out my experiment book and started drawing designs for my A.I.
"Great" I murmur as I got up
"No standing Mister Taylor. You'll disturb the detention" she said
"Disturb who?" I asked, "I'm the only one here"
"That's because no one is stupid enough to get detention on the second day of school except you two" she said
"You two?" I asked confused
"It's been awhile hasn't it James" a familiar voice said as she walked into the room
"Betty. Betty Turner?" I asked surprised as she giggled and picked up my pen. This was Betty Ann Turner. She was the first person I ever had crush on. The most beautiful girl in town since elementary school but now she was the definition of sexy. I almost couldn't take my eyes off her amazing well shaped body. She had short black hair, dark brown eyes and her naturally plump pink lips. In my eyes she was perfect
"Is that all the greeting I get. It's been what four years" she said sarcastically as she handed me my pen
"Yeah" he said
"No conversation. You're still in detention" The teacher
"Yes Debby" Betty said sitting beside me
"It's Mrs. Jones to you" Mrs. Jones said
"Yes Mrs. Jones" she mocked
An hour and a half of silence passed Betty leaned over to me and whispered
"Hey you want to get out of here?"
"We can't" I whispered back
"Why not?"
"Because one the teacher's right there and two we might get even more detention or worse. Suspended"
"That's if we get caught"
"Which we will"
"No we won't"
"What are you two whispering about?" Mrs. Jones said
"Nothing Debby" Betty said before Mrs. Jones rolled her eyes and went back to her work
"See" I whispered
"Just trust me"
"Fine"
"Good" she whispered with a mischievous smile
"So how are we going to get pass her?"
"I'm sure you can think of something"
"What? You don't even have a plan?"
"Nope none of my usual tricks work on Debby but I'm stuck with the resident genius I'm sure you can think of something"
"We could use knock out gas on her"
"Won't she wake up and then we'll be stuck here longer"
"No I made it so that the person never wakes up"
"What!!!" She yelled horrified getting Mrs. Jones' attention as I laughed
"I'm kidding" I whispered
"Not funny" she said hitting me
"Yes it was. But I did make a knock out gas that when the person wakes up they don't remember being knocked out"
"Okay let's do it"
"Um Mrs. Jones" I said
"Yes Mister Taylor something I can help you with" she said looking up at me
"I wanted to show you something" I said
"This isn't show and tell return to your seat" she ordered
"Please it's for a class" I said taking out the perfume bottle
"It's a perfume I made" I said
"That is something that should be done in class. This isn't the time or place for that" she said
"But can't you at least tell how it smells" I said before spraying it in her face
"What is thi-?" She asked before she fell on the table unconscious with a small thud
"It actually worked" Betty said in disbelief
"Did you ever doubt me?" I asked
"Of course not" she said as she slowly got up from the desk she was heading behind
"Mhmm" I said
"I think we should get going" she said
"Fine" I said before we took up our bags and left.
"So where to?" I asked
"Don't know. I could go for a walk in the park" she said
"Okay" I said
"I'll drive" she said
"You have a car?" I asked
"Not necessarily" she said as we walked to the parking lot and saw a motorcycle
"A bike" I said
"Yep. Let's go" she said getting on the bike putting on a helmet
"What about my car?" I asked
"We can come back for it" she said
"Sure" I said as she handed me the helmet
"Thanks" I said getting on and putting on the helmet
"Hold on tight genius" she said as I wrapped my hands around her slender waist and she drove away.
We drove to the park and parked the bike. Half an hour of walking passed and we were sitting on the bench feeding the birds
"So how have been these past three years?"
"Busy" she laughed
"Is that why I haven't seen you these past three years" I asked
"To be fair many people haven't. The person who's seen me the most would probably be Debby"
"Yeah you seem surprisingly close to her. How did you manage to pull that off"
"Nothing to it. The real surprise is how You and Sophia broke up"
"It can't be that much of a shock" I sighed
"Oh it was. I had never thought I would see the day. The whole town thought you two would grow old together"
"Well sorry to disappoint the whole town"
"So why did you breakup? Word on the street is she dumped you for Nick" she said
"Nothing like that happened. We just had a disagreement"
"If you say so" she shrugged
"I'm out of bread" she said
"Okay so where should we go now?" I asked
"I don't know about you but I'm getting a little hungry"
"Okay so where should we go?" I asked
"I don't really care. You decide" she said
"Okay come with me" I said as we walked towards the bike and she went on
"No no no. It's my turn to drive" I said
"Do you know how to ride a bike?" she asked
"No but I want to try" I said
"I don't think that's such a good idea" she said as I smirked
"Come on I'm a genius. How hard could it be to ride a bike" I said
"Okay" she said unconvinced as she got off the bike
"Alrighty" I said getting on the bike and she stood at the side
"Well aren't you getting on?" I asked
"Oh I will. After you turn it on"
"Hmm no problem" I said looking at the controls
"First turn the key" I said turning the key
"Then?" she asked smugly
"Um... then I...." I said stuck
"Need some help?" she asked
"Just with this" I said
"Put the bike in Neutral" she said
"Um?" I said unsure how to do that so I looked at me. She shook her head while smiling before grabbing the handle and doing it herself. After she was done a green N lit up
"Alright then I...?" I asked
"Press the kill switch to the start position"
"The kill switch?" I asked confused
"The red switch on your right" she said
"Oh" I said flipping the switch
"Now pull the clutch and press the start button which is the button under your right handle" she instructed. I soon got the bike started and smiled brightly
"Okay let's go" I said
"No"
"Why not?" I asked
"Not until you ride around the block"
"Why?"
"I'm not letting an inexperienced person like you ride me. You're lucky I'm even letting you ride my bike. Against my better judgement" she said before I sighed in agreement.
"Okay here goes" I said before moving off a little too fast and slamming my head on the controls before quickly pressing the brake
"You okay?" she laughed
"I'm fine" I said rubbing my aching head
"Just let me do this one more time" I said before trying and failing many times until I was finally able to ride around the park and back
"So how'd I do?" I asked
"Not bad. Now we can get going" she said getting on the bike and wrapping her arms around me. It was so sudden that I jumped a bit almost turning over the bike
"Are you okay?" she asked smirking
"I'm fine. Let's get going" I said embarrassed before I drove off
We drove to my mom's bakery and I got off, after turning off the bike, and then helping her off
"Trudy's bakery. I love the cookies and cakes here" she said
"Really maybe I can get my mom to give you the recipe" I said
"I didn't know your mom's first name is Trudy" she said
"That's because you haven't met my mom" I said as I walked in with her following behind me
My mom was busy at the counter
"Hey mom" I said walking pass the line
"Hi sweetheart" she said looking up at me
"And who is this?" She asked with a smile
"Betty Ann Turner" Betty said
"So you're the girl my son had a crush on for two years. It's nice to finally meet you. You are quite beautiful I must say" my mom said
"Moooooom" I said embarrassed as Betty giggled
"Thank you for the compliment. It's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Taylor" Betty giggled
"Nice to meet you too. Want a cookie?" Mom asked
"I'd love one" Betty said
"What's the hold up!" A customer yelled in the middle of the extremely long line
"Please be patient. I'm doing my best" the cashier behind the counter said making my mom sigh
"Here you go. Sorry about that. The place is really short of staff" Mom said handing Betty the cookie
"I could help out" I offered
"Would you?" Mom said
"Sure. I guess I have to see you later Betty" I said
"I'll help too" Betty said
"You sure?" I asked smiling
"Sure if that's okay with you" she asked my mom
"Glad to have you. Grab a apron" she said
So we worked there for an hour when the evening rush began and ended and believe me we were tired, so tired I didn't even react to Betty leaning on my shoulder as we sat on the leather couch
"Okay boy and girl we got one more order" the cashier said as we groaned
"Cheer up. It's the last one and it's a delivery to the Candy shop" she said
"Fine" we said as we got up and she gave us the bag
"So who's driving this time?" I asked as we walked out
"First to reach the bike rides" she said
"Okay you're on" I said
"Let's see what you got James" she said
"Okay bring it" I said
"Consider it brought. Best of luck" she said kissing my cheek. That kiss shook me and put me in a trance as she ran to the bike
"Not fair Quinlan" I said snapping out of my trance and chasing after her. Not that it matter because Betty obviously won
"Take that boy genius" she celebrated as she got on her bike
"You cheated" I sighed
"No that was preemptive strike. Now hand over the keys" She said
"If you say so" I sighed handing her the keys
"Come on boy genius" she said before I got on the bike. I faked a sulk all the way to Sam's Candy Bar so she pulled me into the shop and walked up to Sam
"What took ya so long. I almost cancelled ya brats" he said
"Sorry Sam evening rush" I said
"Whatever just give me the cookies" he said
"Here you go" Betty said giving him the bag
"So what you kids wanna a sundae?" He asked
"I could go for a sundae" Betty said
"Me too" I said
"Good" he said before he went to make it
"That will be five dollars" he said as we gave him disbelieving looks
"You didn't think it was free did ya" he said pushing his hand forward
"Of course not" I said giving him the money and sitting down in one of the booths
Sophie's POV
I'm currently at the Candy shop with Libby and the guys sitting across from us.
Three of them were talking about something but I couldn't hear because I was busy thinking about what Libby said to me earlier today. What does she mean won't be single forever. If Taylor decides to get a girlfriend that's good for him. That's none of my business. What does she think I'd be sad or something. No way!
"Earth to Sophie" Libby said as I noticed her snapping in front of me so listening again
"What's up?" I asked
"You okay. You look lost" Carl asked
"Yeah I'm fine. What were we talking about?" I asked
"The couple over there. They've been talking loudly ever since they got here" Libby said
"I think one of them is Jimmy" Carlos said
"Taylor. Why would he be here? Shouldn't he been in detention?" I asked
"Maybe he's on a date" Libby said
"A date?" I laughed skeptically
"There's no way Taylor's on a date" I said
"I think he is and that other person sounds familiar" Carlos said
"And think that's Betty" Carl said
"Betty as in Betty Ann Turner" I said
"Yeah. It definitely is her. We're in the same drama class" Libby said
"What? Why didn't you tell me. I thoughtshe already left our school" I said
"I didn't think it was important. Why does it bother you?"
"Does what bother me?"
"The thought of Betty and Jimmy on a date" she said
"No. It doesn't. Why would it bother me?" I said still looking at the table
"So why are you still looking over there?" she said
"I'm not. I'm just curious" I said
"Curious huh" she said disbelievingly
"I just have to see this for myself" I said as I got up and walked over to the table
"So you're telling me you took detention rather than just giving up your phone" Jimmy laughed
"What can I say. Nobody messes with my phone" Betty said before I decided to clear my throat announcing my presence
"Oh hey Vortex didn't see you there" he said
"Obviously" I said
"So what do you want?" He asked
"I wanted to know if I should come over for the project tonight" I lied
"Um after what happened today I think we should do all projects somewhere with other people like in the school lab or something. You know until our parents come back" he said
"Yeah you're right. Wouldn't want a repeat of today" I said awkwardly
"Hello Sophia" Betty said
"Oh Betty didn't see you there" I lied with a fake smile
"It happens" she said giving me the same smile
"Well Sophie I was talking to Betty so I'll see you later" he said
"So you two are talking again. When did that happen?"
"I actually just saw James again in detention today. We're actually catching up. So if you don't mind" she said
"I'm so sorry to interrupt. You two can go back to your date" I said with more attitude than was necessary
"It's not a date" he said
"If you say so" I said before I walked back over to the guys
"So?" Libby said as I put on a counterfeit smile
"It's them alright" I said as I took up my bag
"Where are you going?" Carlos asked
"I'm going home" I said a hint of sadness in my voice