(Sophie)
'Morning again' I thought as I woke up tired. It had been a week since the party and my brain was thinking about reasons why Jimmy's dad's phone was in our couch. I confronted my mom about why Jimmy's dad's phone was in the couch. She said that he must have left it when she invited him over for tea the other day. I found it far fetched but didn't bother asking anymore questions because I had school to get ready for. Every other time I asked she'd just avoid the question
"Sophia darling!!" mom said walking into my room
"What is it mom?" I asked
"I just wanted to tell you that I'll be leaving early again today"
"Sure mom" I said
(Jimmy)
I yawned as I lazily got out of bed I had spent the last week trying to convince Betty to go to the dance with me but she keeps repeating rule 1 over and over again. I'm actually beginning to lose hope. No not yet I said I won't give up so I won't. It's just a school dance she can't say no forever. I pumped myself up before getting ready for school. I went down stairs only to be greeted by an odd sight. Mom and Dad have been distancing themself from each other all week long. I don't know what happened last week but mom seemed really pissed at Dad
"Good morning" I said
"Good Morning Jimmy/Jimbo" Mom/Dad said before Mom glared at Dad before putting my breakfast on the table. I looked across the table to see dad reading his duck of the week magazine but didn't have a plate in front of him
"Hey Dad did you finish eating?" I asked
"Actually Jimmy you're dad's gonna eat at 'work' again" Mom said before walking out
"What's that about?" I asked
"I guess you can say we're having a little disagreement. You're too young to understand. Anyways the dance's coming up" Dad said
"And" I said eating my pancake and taking a sip of my orange juice
"So you ask Betty yet?" He asked making me do a spit take
"What. Why would I ask Betty?" I asked nervous
"Probably because you're sleeping with her. I just hope you're using protection" Mom said going into the fridge
"And what gave you that idea?" I asked sweating
"Oh please Jimmy you can't keep anything from me" mom said closing the door before I sighed
"Fine please don't tell Betty you know" I said
"Come on Jimbo. We won't" Dad said
"You promise" I said calming down
"When have I ever lied to you" dad said
"More than you think" Mom said under her breath as she picked up her bag
"Come to think of it dad I understand how mom found out but how did you know?" I asked
"His friend Tasha told him. They've been spending a lot of time together recently" Mom said before she left.
"Wait do you think she told Sophie?" I asked even more worried
"No she hasn't" Dad said, "Now back to the topic. Have you asked her?"
"Yeah but she keeps turning me down. I'm starting to think I should give up"
"Listen when you go duck watching not because you spend an hour trying to see the duck doesn't mean you should give up" Dad said
"Well look at the time. I'm gonna be late" I said finishing my orange juice and left
(Libby)
I had just woken up in Carlos' bed again. Ever since the party I've been sleeping at his house I think my dad's worried I'm not focusing on my music enough because he keeps calling me a lot matter of a fact he was calling me right then
"Hey dad" I said answering the phone
"Where are you?" He asked
"At Carlos. I just woke up"
"Again! Libby you know you have to do vocal exercises in the morning. Mrs Summers warned you about neglecting those exercises and she's telling me you've been skipping singing lessons after school"
"Dad I told Mrs. Summers to reschedule. I have to plan for the fright night dance" I said rolling my eyes
"Libby I allowed you to manage the music for the dance because you promised it wouldn't interfere with your own music"
"It isn't. It's just some of the girls got suspended so I have to manage the entire dance" I said
"That's no excuse Liberty. You have to remember what your dream is. You think this small town dance can help you become a star. Keep your eye on prize Popstar. Never put anything above your career that's the only way to succeed remember that Popstar"
"Yes dad. I know"
"Good then I'll see you at home tonight and no more skipping practice" he said
"Yes dad. Love you"
"You too Popstar" he said before I hung up and sighed then suddenly I felt Carlos wrap his arms around me
"What's wrong?" He asked kissing my neck
"Nothing. Just dance preparations getting me down" I lied
"Okay then how about we skip school today. Just stay home, watch some Netflix, play music and continue what we started last night" he said kissing my neck repeatedly
"I would love that but we have to get to school. Plus your dad would kill you if you skipped school again" I said getting off the bed revealing my nude body and wrapping Carlos' green lantern towel around me
"He didn't seem to mind in middle school" he said
"If I'm ready before you I'm leaving" I said
"Need an hand in the shower" he said before I threw his shirt at him and left
(Sophie)
Because my mom had left I was forced to take an Uber to school. I managed to be the fourth person reach in class and was thoroughly surprised when I noticed Taylor hadn't arrived yet. This was the first time I've been here before him and just knowing that filled me with unspoken pride as I smirked at his empty chair
"Miss Vortex" Mrs. Jones said
"Yes Mrs. Jones" I said
"I have a request for you" she said which surprised me. Mrs. Jones hasn't spoken so much to me if it wasn't about class work but here she was asking me for a favor. Is this real?
"Yes Mrs. Jones" I said happily
"You know that most of the girls on the dance committee were suspended for hosting illegal substances in their lockers correct?"
"Yeah I heard about that. I heard they almost caught the dealer" I said
"Yes but that's besides the point. I would like you to join the dance committee" she said before I became less happy
"Um why?"
"Because Fright Night is a big event for the students and it would be a shame for it to be ruined for the good students looking forward to it because of a few bad seeds"
Truth be told I don't mind planning the dance but Libby is head of the planning committee and she's probably gonna try and convince me to break up with Nick. Not that I need much convincing I'm mostly just avoiding him these days
"I don't think that's a good idea. You see my frien---"
"That's enough. I should have known. Your type has a hard time prioritizing. Maybe Miss Svalsbord would like to do it" she said. No anyone but her. She was the top of the class second only to Taylor of course. Normally I wouldn't mind if she wasn't so snobbish about it. Her poor attitude towards me gained her my instant dislike
"You know what. On second thought I'll do it" I said
"Good. Now hand in your assignment and return to your seat" she said before I went to my seat
(Carl)
I woke up early this morning and am currently looking for my pill bottles recently they have been disappearing one by one. I sighed giving up because my phone rung
"Hey Babe" Brittney said
"Hey how's it going?" I asked
"I got us a reservation at the daru" she said
"The what? What would they even serve at a place like that"
"I don't know what they serve but it has to be fancy" she said before I heard a car horn
"Are you driving?" I asked
"Of course silly. How else could I pick you up"
"You know that's incredibly dangerous right?"
"Oh please I do this a lot. I'll be fine"
"Not taking that risk. See you when you get here" I said hanging up. After the call I went down stairs to see my mom talking to my dad about something
"Good morning guys" I said as I took out the almond milk from the fridge along with the non fat butter then putting two wheat bread in the toaster
"What are you guys talking about?" I asked
"Nothing really. Your mother was just telling me that the plastic surgeon she was working with cancelled her last appointment. I told you that man wasn't reliable. I still have no idea why you'd want to do something as dangerous as this"
"Please Ebenezer I'm not a child. I was already aware of the danger" mom said before Brittney skipped into the living room
"Good morning guys" She sang
"Brittney how nice to you" Dad said sarcastically. Ever since I told them about what happened at Carlos' birthday my dad has been very passive aggressive towards her making almost no attempt to hide his newfound dislike
"Great to see you too Mister Stewart" she said brushing it off
"Brittney I'm actually glad you're here. I have a favor to ask" mom said
"Oh do tell" Brittney said ecstatic.
"I want to talk to you about plastic surgery"
"OH MY GOSH!!!" She squealed, "You are so talking to the right person. I know this amazing plastic surgeon. He mainly deals with major clients but he owes me a favor"
"That's great. Do you think he's free. I actually need him to do it as soon as possible"
"I can call him to come into town right now" she said
"You guys can talk it out more later. Brittney has to drop me off" I said
(Jimmy)
Having just left the house I drove over to my mom's shop.
I arrived just in time to see Rebecca opening her trunk when I parked beside her
"Jimmy" Rebecca's said taking five boxes of cookies from her trunk
"Need a hand?" I asked before I took three boxes
"Thanks?" She asked as we made our way to the shop
"So why are you carrying these?" I asked
"I'm trying to bribe your mom for time off. So I made these."
"Really can I have one?" I asked
"No. They're for your mom" she said before she went inside
"What are you doing here anyway?" She asked
"I need advice"
"Is it about Betty?"
"Yeah she keeps rejecting my invitation to the dance and I'm wondering what I should do"
"Give up" she said
"What!" I said shocked
"Give up on trying to be her boyfriend"
"Come on why? Weren't you the one that said I shouldn't give up. What prompted the change the heart?" I asked
"I met Sophie and anyone with eyes could see that you two still love each other" she said
"There's nothing going on between Sophie and me" I repeated
"Huh uh" she said disbelieving
"You know what I'm going to school" I said deciding to leave this conversation that I've had a hundred times before
"See you later. I'm gonna be late" I said leaving.
I arrived at school but unfortunately the first bell had already went off so I rushed to my class
"Mister Taylor I see you've switched places with Miss Vortex today" Mrs. Jones said faced down in her work
"Sorry Mrs. Jones I was-"
"Save your excuses and get to your seat" she said before I went to my seat
"Why so late?" Sophie whispered to me
"I got caught up asking Rebecca for advice"
"Advice?"
"Yeah about Betty"
"Did it help?" She asked
"She refuses to help"
"Why?" She asked
"It's not important. She just refuses to help"
"Okay. Maybe I could help"
"You. Helping me. With Betty. I'm not sure that's an ideal idea"
"Why wouldn't it be?" She asked
"I don't know. I just think it'd be awkward"
"I don't think so. We're both mature adults. Well almost adults. I don't think we'd be bothered by something like this"
"Okay. Well you see I've been trying to get her to go to the dance with me but she keeps rejecting my offer"
"It probably means she's not interested. I mean maybe you're reading too much into this thing with her"
"Trust me Vortex she's interested"
"If you say so. To be honest I don't think I've ever seen you be so bold. You reminded me of Timothy"
"Jackson? That's it!" I said louder than necessary
"Anything important Mister Taylor"
"Um no Mrs. Jones" I said before looking down on my book
"I'm guessing you had an idea"
"Yeah. I'm gonna visit Timothy. I'm sure Jackson can come up with some grandiose way for getting Betty to go out with me" I said before she sighed
"Whatever floats your boat" she said before we focused on out work
(Libby)
School had just ended and I was making my way over to the meeting room.
When I arrived I wasn't shocked to see only five girls.
"Okay settle down everyone" I said before stepping unto the podium
"Okay I'm sure you all know why we're a little short on staff. So I won't bother saying it" I said before the door opened and she walked in
"What do you want?" I asked
"Um is it too late to join the committee?" She asked
"Yes"
"But you were just saying we were short on staff" one of the girls said making me glare at her causing her to shut up
"Look Mrs. Jones sent me to help you okay" she said before I sighed.
"Have a seat" I said
"First thing on the agenda is catering. Samantha's uncle was suppose to cater but she cancelled. Anyone know someone that can cater for practically nothing"
The room was silent no one has a good answer then she put up her hand
"Yes Sophie"
"We could ask Jimmy's mom. I don't think she'd mind doing use this favor"
"That's a great idea" one of the girls said with the others agreeing
"Next order off business the venue. Three of you girls will be tasked on getting everything ready the location and the last two get the photographer. The only remaining thing is the DJ and making sure he doesn't forget and book another event like last year. I'll take care of that" I said
"Okay that's it everyone. After you finish you can all go home" I concluded before the other girls left leaving only Sophie and me
"Is there a problem?"
"I couldn't help but notice you didn't give me anything to do"
"I know. Dom can be a bit of a prick. I might need your help in case his security decides to throw me out" I said before we left
(Carl)
After finishing classes I went to wait for Brittney but surprisingly found my dad waiting for me
"Dad what are you doing here?" I asked
"Your mom already set up the plastic surgeron"
"How?"
"Apparently when Brittney called him he cancelled every appointment he had" she said
"Well that's good for her I guess" I asked getting into the car. I really didn't have an
"Well I'm still against it" he said getting into the car.
We drove off soon after. Driving at a safe slow speed which felt unusual because I've gotten used to Brittney's fast and furious style of driving.
"So you planning on asking Brittney to the dance?"
"Yes. I'm guessing you don't want me to"
"I want you to be careful. I mean look what happened at the party"
"It was only a dance Dad"
"Do you really believe that"
"Yes. Can we just drop it?"
"I'm only trying to warn you. I know what it's like to be with someone who wants to be with someone else" he said before we stopped
"Where are you going?" I asked
"I'm gonna buy something. Stay here" he said before he left. I waited for a bit before I got a craving for bubble gum Dad normal keeps a stick of sugarless bubble gum in his glove compartment so I opened it and surprisingly a bag of white powder fell out. I sat there holding the small bag in my hand wondering what it was. I opened the bag and took a light sniff. This can't be what I think it is. Cocaine? Why would my dad have that?
'This can't possibly be his' I thought to myself before I saw him coming so I put the bag in my pocket closing the compartment and sat pretending like nothing happened
"Finally got it" he said before driving away
"Got what dad?" I asked
"Oh it's nothing important"
"You sure?"
"Yeah"
"You know Dad I learnt about cocaine in class today"
"Really"
"Yeah you know anything about that?" I asked
"I know a lot about the risks and dangers of doing it" My dad was a pharmacist so he knew a lot about drugs and stuff. He had always preached against drugs so I couldn't picture him using any. Especially something as dangerous as cocaine
"So you wouldn't take it right"
"Never. What's this about Carl?" he said.
"Nothing"
(Jimmy)
After school I went to home which not surprisingly wasn't empty. Today was one of the only few days Mrs. Jones didn't give us homework instead she gave double classwork to make up for it
I went to my house to find Goddard and leaving my parents a note before heading out. Timothy lived in the city and that was a good distance from here so it took like three hours to finally make it. Timothy's house was huge as his family seemed to have a lot of money. I walked up to the door and pressed the doorbell. About ten minutes later the door opened and Timothy's dad was there
"Is there something I can help you with" He asked
"Timothy's dad I'm James Taylor. I'm a friend of Timothy's"
"I've never seen you around here" he said before I sighed
"Sorry I live out of town" I explained but he only looked skeptical
"Yo dad who is it?" Timothy asked walking out from the house
"Hey dad it's cool. I know him" he said before his father went back inside
"Sorry about that" he said
"It's cool" I answered
"James Taylor. It's been awhile how have you been?" he said putting his hand out
"I'm good" I shrugged grabbing it before he pulled me in for a hug and we patted each others back before letting go. This was Timothy Jackson. He was the god son of the multi billionaire who practically owned half of this city. We had actually met at the showing of a new technology piece in my town. Back then I didn't like him because the first thing he did was start flirting with Sophie as soon as he saw her. Eventually we got to know each other and because we were so close in age we became friends despite the glaring differences.
"I was actually just about to head out. Did you want something?" Timmy asked
"Yeah. There's this girl"
"Sophie"
"No"
"Really I'm kinda shocked. So who's the chick?" Timothy asked
"Her name is Betty Ann Turner"
"She hot?" Timothy asked
"You have no idea"
"Okay so what's up with this girl?"
"I keep asking her to go to this dance with me bu-"
"Timmy" a feminine voice called from behind me. I turned to see a girl with black hair light skin and wearing glasses all in all she was quite beautiful. She could even give Betty a run for her money
"Oh T what's up?"
"I thought we were gonna hang out today"
"Yeah I was just heading out"
"Who's this?" She asked
"This is James Taylor. One of the smartest minds in existence. James this is Tiana Francis"
"Wait James Taylor. As in the genius child that held a lecture at M.I.T at eleven" she said
"Yeah most people our age don't really know about that" I said surprised
"I know but I'm a really big fan"
"I have fans" I laughed nervously
"Yeah. I watched your lecture and it was absolutely amazing. It's such an honor to meet you"
"Well it's nice to meet you too. Don't tell me you're gonna ask for a autograph" I joked
"Would you?" she asked completely serious
"Hey James sorry to cut this short but we've got to go. So about this dance?"
"Maybe we should talk about it later. I don't wanna keep you" I said
"No it's fine. We still have a lot of time" he said looking at his watch before he noticed the time
"Oh Crap we're late" he said
"Maybe you can come with us" Tiana said
"You sure. I wouldn't want to intrude"
"No problem the more the merrier" she said
"Okat great let's get going"
(Carl)
Dad and I reached the hospital and were in the room with mom as she was waiting to get the surgery done. Dad left a few minutes ago and so it was just mom and me
"How are you feeling mom?"
"I'm fine Carl. It's not like it'sthe first time I'm doing this" she said
"About that mom what made you want to do this in the first place. I don't think you've told me"
"Let me tell you a story. You know your father had a girlfriend before me."
"Really?" I asked disbelievingly
"Yeah she was perfect. She was good looking, could cook and was the vice head cheerleader of our college"
"How did Dad ever get a girl like that. No offense to dad"
"Your dad was very different back then. He was actually captain of the football team."
"So how did you two meet?"
"I had just moved into town and was easily sick and had to constantly be at the pharmacy. His father ran the pharmacy at the time so he was there a lot. We surprisingly got along pretty well. Soon he found out his girlfriend was cheating and he fell into a depression. I was there for him and one day I kissed him. After that we started dating and soon you came along"
"That's such a great story mom but what does that have to do with plastic surgery"
"Even while we were dating I couldn't shake the feeling he was still in love with his ex and I sometimes catch him looking at old photos. So I thought maybe if looked like her maybe...."
"Mom you don't have to change anything about you. I'm sure Dad loves you just the way you are"
"Thank you Carl but I still want to this. When you meet a girl you'd give anything for you'd understand what I mean" she said before Brittney and some nurses came into the room
"The surgeon is ready" One of the nurses said before they and my mom left
"Okay. The reservations are for today at 6 so we should probably go home and get changed I'll pick you up at 5 Kay" she said happily.
(Sophie)
Libby and I drove over to the building named D.J D's studio
It was a small shop. We walked in and had to wait in a long line. Despite the place being so small D.j D was pretty popular. We joined the line. Libby was in her phone texting Carlos while I was looking around. We said nothing to each other just like the car ride over here. After the wait we were finally at the receptionist desk
"DJ D's how may I help you" the lady behind the counter said filing her nails
" Gladys I'm here to Dom" Libby said before the lady finally looked up from her nails
"Oh Libby. How's it been? How's the boyfriend"
"Great. Everything's amazing How's Mark?"
"We broke up"
"Isn't that like the third time this month?" She asked
"Yeah but there's just something about him"
"Honestly you should just break up with him"
"Maybe you should stop interfering with other people's lovelife" I said under my breath but she heard me and rolled her eyes
"Anyway is Dom here?"
"Yeah he's in the his office. I'll tell him you're coming to see him" She said reaching for the phone
"Thanks" Libby said before we went towards his office.
As we reached the door we were treated by two bodyguards one was white and the other was black but both looked like they could be pro NFL players
"Bruno, Brice" Libby said as they glared at her
"Calm boys" a masculine voice said as the door opened
"Dom" Libby said
"Libby. How's it been? Come in come in"
We walked passed the guards who were still glaring at us.
"Have a seat" he said before we sat and he sat behind his desk facing us
"So what brings you two beautiful girls here?" He asked
"We're just here to remind you about the dance"
"Libby. You really think I'd forget about that. It's two weeks from now right" he said
"What? No. It's next week. Why would we keep an Halloween party a week after Halloween"
"I don't know. I remember you making an appointment for next two weeks"
"Well I didn't"
"I'm telling you Libbs it was definitely the week after"
"You know what whatever. Can't you just change it?" I asked
"Didn't you see the line when you came in? I'm all booked up" He said
"Fine. Just give us back our money so we can go" Libby said
"Come on Libbs. You know how this works. No refunds"
"ARE YOU KIDDING ME.YOU EXPECT ME TO JUST LET $1000 DOLLARS TO TOO WASTE?!" she yelled before the guards came in glaring at us.
It really annoyed me so I got up and glared back at them.
"How cute."
"Maybe you should sit back down little girl" he said reaching for my shoulder but I held unto his arm and flipped him unto the floor before stepping on his throat
"Don't call me little girl" I said
"Bruce" Dom said before the white guy threw a punch but I caught it and put him in a arm lock before pushing his head unto the table
"We'd like our refund please" I said before he started sweating and immediately went for the money while grumbling something about ex military my ass and a waste of money. After collecting the money we left the office laughing
"Girl that was badass" Libby laughed as we went to the car. We drove while laughing about what happened until we stopped at a gas station
"I'm gonna buy something. B.R.B" she said before leaving. I got out of the car and sat on the hood of the car. But long after I met a face I didn't want to see
"Sophie"
'Damn it'
"Hey Nick. How's it going?" I asked as I noticed the plastic bag in his hand
"You've been avoiding my call?" He asked
"Yeah that tends to happen when your girlfriend finds out you've been living with another woman for two years"
"It's not what you think"
"You don't want to know what I'm thinking right now Nick"
"Can't we just go somewhere. Talk? Maybe grab a bite to eat. We haven't spoken in so long"
"Do you really want us to have that talk Nick knowing it might be the last"
"Nick!" A feminine voice screamed. We looked across the street to see the palace balcony where Vanessa was calling out to Nick.
She was wearing one of his t-shirts along with red short shorts
"Sorry I've got to go" he said before leaving. I sighed as he left
"Okay guess who I just saw in the store?" Libby said
"Nick" I said
"No Mr Taylor and your mom. Why would Nick be around here his parents live across town?"
"Because he lives at the Palace with Vanessa" I accidentally let slip
"Okay so you two broke up right?" She asked but I remained silently
"I can't believe you. You know what let's just go"
(Jimmy)
Tinothy, Tiana and I were at a bowling alley. We were having a good time Timothy and Tiana were practically stuck to each other as she pretended to not know how to bowl so he was trying to teach her. They make a cute couple. When I watch them I remember how me and Sophie used to be but that's in the past and now it's Betty and me. Speaking of which I don't think we've ever been on a real date. I mean we went to the beach out of town but I don't think you'd classify that has a date
"So what's the deal with Betty and this dance" Timothy said finally breaking apart from Tiana
"I keep asking her to the dance but she keeps saying no"
"Maybe she's not into you"
"Trust me she's into me"
"How are you so sure?"
"I guess you could say I've been 'into' her a lot"
"Oh. Maybe she's just in it for the sex"
"Yeah she keeps saying that but I know she's lying. I can see it in her eyes along with my lie dectector feature on my watch"
"Okay. So what's keeping her from saying yes?"
"I don't know. Everyone keeps saying Sophie"
"Speaking of our little blonde friend. She single?"
"No. She has boyfriend. Well maybe not for long. But why do you care don't you have a girlfriend"
"Yeah. I have a really great girlfriend"
"Tiana is a really nice girl"
"Wait you think Tiana's my girlfriend"
"Yeah I mean you two were acting really coupley all day "
"She's not"
"Then what is she?" I asked before he turned to look at her
"She's....my.... It's complicated" he said
"I understand that all too well. Well what's your advice about asking her out"
"From what I gathered. She's confused about your feelings so just make it clear that she's the one you want" Timothy said
"That might work"
"But are you sure she's the one you want?"
"Yes I am"
"Then here's my suggestion. You need to pull off a grand gesture that would totally make it clear. If it were me I would rent out the most expensive restaurant and hire the best chef"
"Thanks a lot Timothy. That's actually a good idea. I'll see you around. I've gotta go" I said before I got up
"Tell your complicated I said it was nice meeting her."
"Hey wait before you go can you do me a favor?" he asked
"What is it?" I asked
"I need you to look for some people for me" he said handing me a picture
"And who are they?" I asked
"I don't know. That's why I want you to look for them"
"I'm sure you can afford Private Investigators to do this" I said
"I can't. I have to keep it on the down low. Can't use my God father's money"
"Alright I'll tell you if I find anything"
(Carl)
It's currently 5:30 and I'm sitting on my steps wearing a tux waiting for Brittney.
Just I was about to go inside her car pulled up and she got out
She was rambling on about something but I was too distracted by her beautiful pink dress to hear her say anything
"Carl!" I heard her yelled snapping me out of my daze
"Sorry. I got distracted by how beautiful you look" I said before she smiled and kissed me.
"Okay we should get going" she said before we got into the car and she pressed down on the gas she was driving faster and crazier then usual which I didn't think was possible.
She drove for a good ten minutes before we crossed the town's borders. Soon we made it into a different town where she pulled up at a restaurant modelled off of a old western type salon.
"Um Brittney I thought that place was suppose to be a fancy place" I said
"I thought so too. What kind of Western Stake house is called The daru?" she said confused
"Brittney this place is named The barn" I said
"Oh really?" she said nervously
"I guess I must have made a mistake" she shrugged
"Well we're already here. Might as well grab a bite to eat" she said pulling me into the building
"Welcome to The Barn partner. Y'all want a seat in ye ole salon" a guy in a cheap cowboy costume said
"Two please" I said
"Mosey along to those seats over there" he said before we walked over to our seats in the center of the restaurant
"Someone will be here shortly to take your order" he said before leaving.
I sat as everyone looked at the two of us. We were the center of attention because of our out of place clothing. The states of everyone in the restaurant made me feel uncomfortably. I sweated a bit as I looked at Brittney who just sat there drinking her water without her straw. That wasn't something I could do. Whenever I drink from a stranger's glass I always carry my own plastic straw to use. Speaking of which did I bring it with me.
Questioning if I had brought it i searched my pocket frantically
"Are you okay?" she asked
"Who? Me? I'm fine totally cool" I said avoiding the gazes everyone was sending at our table
"You look restless. Are you really okay?" she said
"Hey look the waiter" I said avoiding the question
"Howdy partners. I'm here to take ya orders" the girl in the sexy cowgirl costume said
"Here are your menus. Take your time of you haven't decided what you want to eat" she said
"Carl what do you want to order?" she asked me. I looked down at the menu and all the food on it and sighed
"I can't decide. Why don't you choose for the both of us?"
"Huh?" she said shaking slightly
"I said I can't decide. Why don't you choose" I repeated
"Um sure" she said slightly nervous. She looked at the menu and squinted her eyes and moved the menu closer to her face
"Is something wrong?" I asked
"No. I'm fine totally fine" she said awkwardly. That wasn't how I was use to seeing her. She was normally calm no matter if she was driving like a fast and furious character or riding those death traps called roller coasters but now I could she beads of sweat form on her face as she strained to look at the paper
"Are you okay miss?" the girl asked
"I'm fine. I was just going to order" she said before I let out a sigh of relief
"What is it?" the girl asked
"We'll have two of your specials please" she said
"Alright I'll be back with your food as soon as possible" she said before leaving. As she left I looked at the special again
"Wow Brittney. I thought you were vegetarian?" I said confused
"I am why?"
"But you just ordered two plates of baby back ribs" I said watching her visibly gulp
"Oh did I?" she laughed awkwardly
"Yeah you did" I said looking at her oddly
"I wanted to try something new you know. And I've never tried baby back ribs. And you know what they say don't mock it till you try it" she said laughing awkwardly
"I guess so" I shrugged. The girl came back quickly with our food and I immediately started eating. I looked up to see that Brittney still hadn't picked up her knife and fork
"Everything okay?" I asked
"Yep I'm fine. Just savoring the smell" she smiled oddly
"About to dig in now" she said gulping as she picked up the knife and fork. I could see her shake as she stabbed the rib gently and slowly cut the tiny piece she had stabbed. She moved slowly and cautiously as she moved the fork to her mouth. It's obvious she didn't want to eat it so I decided to help her out
"Man I'm hungry. I don't think just one plate will be enough to fill me.Would you mind giving me yours?" I asked
"If you're really that hungry sure" she said quickly pushing the plate towards me
After the dinner we got out and went back to the car and she drove back to town.
"Aren't you going a little too fast?" I asked noticing she was going even faster than usual something I didn't even think was possible
"I have to hurry back. I can't slow down" she said attempting to go even faster
"Brittney if you don't slow down you're gonna get pulled over" I said
"We'll be fine" she said before the sirens started immediately after
I let out a sigh as she slowed down and pulled over
"Lieutenant Jones" Brittney smiled cutely looking at the chubby officer with a donut in his hand
"Do you know how fast you were going?" he asked biting into the donut
"Um...really" she said
"Yes really. Now license and registrations please"
"Um hold on Lieutenant" she said before opening the glove compartment.
I saw all the unpaid parking tickets in there and sighed knowing full well we were going to be arrested
"I'm sure it's here somewhere" she said digging into the glove compartment
"Step out of the car please" he said.
It turns out Brittney didn't have a license so we were brought to jail where she had to call her manager to get her out since her mother was in Paris
We sat in silence not saying a word to each other before Brittney sighed
"Bree's gonna kill me" she said
"Why?"
"Because we have a fashion show deal to work out and she told me to make sure I was there"
"So why would you invite me out for a date in a time like this?"
"I don't know. I just really wanted to bring you out"
"Isn't that what you said when we went to the museum, to your amusement park, or any of the other places you dragged me to this week"
"Yeah. I just wanted to apologize."
"Apologize for what?"
"You know what?"
"Listen Brittney if it really was just a dance there's nothing you should feel you have to apologize for. Now I'm gonna ask you a question and depending how you answer I'll ask another one."
"Okay"
"Do you like Nick?" I asked.
For a moment she hesitated but then she smiled and answered, "There's nothing for me there. I like you Carlton Wheezer"
I smiled brightly before I asked the next question, "Would you Brittney Carter be the llama girl to my llama boy at the Fright Night dance next week?"
Brittney jumped up and down with excitement at my question
"Yes Yes. Oh my god yes. I've always wanted to go to a high School dance. Okay I'm gonna need to find a good custome, get my hair done" Brittney said, "And I'll have the perfect gu-"
She hesitated as she was about to say guy and we stood staring at each other in awkward silence
"Brittney" a stern voice said outside of the cell
"Bree. Thank God you're here"
"You, mall cop let her out" the stern faced lady said
"Excuse me who are you?" he asked
"Breeana Johnson. I'm this girl's manager. So hurry and release her"
"And him too please Bree" Brittney said latching onto my arm
"Him as well" she said
"You have to sign first" he said
"Fine hurry it along. We have places to be" she said before the officer got the papers which she quickly signed then he opened the holding cell
"Thank you so much" Brittney said as we got out
"Who is this?" her manager asked sneering at me
"This is Carl. My boyfriend"
"Charmed" she said rudely
"Nice to meet you too"
"Anyway. Let's go Brittney. We must go through the front. Carl here can you through the back"
"Why?" We asked her
"The paparazzi are outside and we can't have you been seen with"
"Why not?" She asked, "And how did the paparazzi get here?"
"I called them here sweetie"
"Why?" We asked
"Publicity. You're still a young model you disappear for a month and you're forgotten like that *snaps*"
"Do I have to be seen exiting a police station
"Any publicity is good publicity. I already told you" She said
"Then why can't I be seen with Carl?"
"Darling you must trust me. That's an limit to how far that goes." she said
"You know what Brittney it's cool. I'll call you when I get home okay" I said
"See he understands"
"You sure" she asked
"Yeah I wouldn't want to mess up you're career" I said
"Okay call me when you get home okay" she said
"Yeah" I said hugging her
"Okay let's go Brittney" her manager said before Brittney let go and walked over to her
"Go wait on the hall. I need to have a word with your boyfriend here" she said
"Okay" she said cautiously
"Be nice Bree" Brittney said and the manager who smiled before Brittney sighed and walked out
"Um...what do you want to talk about?"
"Your intentions" she said
"My intentions?" I repeated confused
"Listen Carl. You seem like a nice kid and a smart one too. You can't possibly think that this relationship is gonna last" she said
"Um....I mean"
"You've seen Brittney right."
"Yes she's pretty"
"I don't need you to tell me that. Brittney has what it takes to be a world wide star. You are in her league. But Brittney's a nice girl. You won't tell you to your face but you two don't match. If she realizes she's dating a guy like you it will ruin her career. And do really what to be the reason she fails as a model'
"No I...."
"People like her don't end up with people like us. It's the truth. A sad truth hit the truth none the less. Unless you are rich. Are you rich Carl?" she asked condescendingly
"No" I sighed
"Exactly. This won't work so I suggested you to enjoy this little relationship while it last. Maybe one day you will become rich and can afford to have a girlfriend like her unfortunately that's not today" she said before taking out her wallet
"Here. Use this to get home" she said handing me a hundred before leaving.
I stood in there watching as she walked out.I followed them at a distance and washed the flashes of cameras blinded me while Brittney stood there smiling perfectly
(Libby)
After another awkwardly silent ride I dropped Sophie at her house
"Good night" she said but I didn't answer so she shrugged and left.
I was heading home when I text from Carlos
*😍Carlos 😍- where r u?*
*Driving home*✅✅
*😍Carlos 😍- come over 2 di house*
*I have to get home Carlos* ✅✅
*😍Carlos😍- plz it will b worth ur while*
*Fine I'll be right there* ✅✅
After putting up my phone I drove over to Carlos. As soon as I got out of my car I was greeted by a pathway lined with roses that I followed into the house and up the stairs into Carlos' room where I saw a gift box on his bed filled with roses. On the box was a note
"Put this on and come outside" I read opening the box to see a tiara and a fancy dress
I put it on and I followed the roses again out of Carlos' room and into the garden where I saw Carlos dressed in a prince costume standing on a picnic blanket inside of a heart made of roses which was surrounded by smaller hearts made of candles
"What do you think?" Carlos asked as I entered the heart
"Is Valentine's day early?" I laughed
"Every day's Valentine's day with you Shinning one"
"What is this Carlos" I asked smiling
"Liberty Danielle Hall would you be my date to next week's Fright night?" He asked. Even though were obviously going with each other he went through all this so the only thing I could do was cry
"So is that a yes?" He asked before I caught her and immediately kissed him. We stayed like that until we almost fainted before breaking apart
"I'm speechless" I said
"Then my work is done" he grinned like a fool before I kissed him again
"Alright alright stop" he said
"What is it?" I asked
"I want to do something with you" he said
"Outside?" I blushed
"No not that" he laughed
"What is it?" I asked
"Follow me inside" He said before we got up and went back to his room.
"What are you doing Carlos?" I asked as he went under his bed and pulled out a action figure case. The colors of the box was washed out as if it had been in the water for something
"Is this-?" I asked figuring out what it was
"My dad and I were going to open this together. But I wanted you to be there when I did" he said before the door opened again and his dad came in
"Am I too late?" he asked
"No dad. I was just about to open it" Carlos said
"Alright let's finally put this this behind us" his dad said. I watched Carlos' hand shake as he struggled to open the box.
"You can do it" I said putting my hand on his
"You got this son" his father said putting his hand on his shoulder
"Alright" Carlos smiled as he opened the box and took out the toy. He looked at it awkwardly before bursting into laughter
"What's wrong?" his dad asked
"You okay?" I asked
"The wrong toy" he suddenly said
"What?" I asked
"She got the wrong toy" he said tears running down his face
"Carlos" I said as he turned to me and I grabbed him in my bosom consoling him
"She died for the wrong toy" he cried his eyes out on my chest as his dad pat his back
(Jimmy)
I had just gotten back from Timothy's town when I called up some old friends and immediately put my plan into action
I went over to Betty's house and set up before throwing pebbles at her window making her open the window
"James. What are you doing here?"
"I'm here to ask you to Fright Night"
"I told you already James that would be a violation of Rule number 1"
"Yeah you keep saying that but I don't care. I hate those rules. So come out here for a minute or else I'm coming up there" I said before waiting for five minutes before using the my anti-gravity boots to fly up to her window and stretched out my hand.
"How did you get up here?" she asked
"Prototype gravity shoes. It's pretty risky using them here" I said reaching my hand out to her
She smiled and sighed before taking my hand. I pulled her into my arms before flying over the town
"Wow beautiful" she said as she looked up at the dazzling stars
"Yeah and it's just getting started" I said before pressing a button on my watch before fireworks went off writing
{BETTY ABB TURNER WOULD YOU PLEASE GO WITH ME, JAMES ISAAC TAYLOR TO THE FRIGHT NIGHT DANCE}
"So?"
"You just can't take bo for in answer can you?" she said obviously inpressed
"Nope" I said smugly
"Fine James." she sighed
"Fine James what?" I asked wanting to hear her say it
"I'll go with you to the Fright Night dance"
"YES!!" I celebrated
"But this still doesn't change anything we aren't dating"
"No but it's an improvement. Maybe next we can actually go on an actual date"
"Don't push it" she said before the beeping started
"What's that"
"Warning that the shoes are running out of energy. Yeah we should probably go back down before-" I said before the shoes died and we started pummitting to the crowd crashing unto Betty's roof. Lucky for her she landed on top of me. Unlucky for me she landed on top of me
"Owe" I groaned in pain
"James are you okay?"
"So happy that happened after you said said" I groaned again before she chuckled
"Do you want to come in?" she whispered seductively in my ear
"Do we have to go inside?" I smirked and she giggled
"Kinky" she said as she began taking off her top but before she could completely take it off someone cleared their throat making us aware someone else was there.
We looked down and spotted Carl blushing as he looked up at us causing both of us to sigh
"Is there something I can help you with Carl?" Betty asked
"I'm actually here to see Jimmy."
"Why would you come to Beth's house to see James?"
"His parents told me he'd be here" Carl said
"His parents? How would they know unless" she said glaring at me
"You see. I might have neglected to tell you that my parents sort of figured out what we were doing" I said sheepishly
"First Carl"
"That was ttechnically your fault" I said
"Then your mom's employee"
"That was before the rules"
"And now your parents"
"Out of my control" I said
"I'm starting to think you can't keep a secret James" she glared
"Well Carl needs my help.So I should probably get down from here" I said. After that I rushed down to the gate where Carl was waiting for me
"Alright Carl this better be important" I said as we entered the car
"It is. I want you to make me good looking?" he said as I drove off
"Excuse repeat" I said shocked
"I want you to-" he said about to repeat
"I heard you but you know my rules on body modification. They've only ever brought trouble in the past"
"Please Jimmy. This could be the only way to stop her from leaving"
"Wait who's leaving?"
"Brittney"
"Brittney's leaving?"
"Well no but she will and she'll find someone good looking, probably some famous model or movie star and they'll have kids and this kids would become famous models and I'll be-" he ranted
"Carl, Carl stop. Brittney's not going anywhere. Who filled your heads with this crap" I said
"Her manager. She told me unless I'm rich I have no chance of keeping Brittney" he explained
"Well she sounds horrible. Dude you should really stop listening to people like her"
"Answer me honestly Jimmy. Do you really think Brittney would choose me over an handsome guy like that for example Nick"
"Um...um...Yes"
"Please Jimmy. Do it for Brittney"
"Carl I don't think Brittney would want you to do this"
"Really you should have seen her when I asked her to go to Fright Night with me. She was so excited and she started listing off how she dreamed it would be but when she was about to say prefect date she hesitated"
"Carl"
"Please Jimmy I'll never ask for anything ever again after this" he begged almost breaking into tears
I sighed before finally giving in
"Fine. But I'm warning you this could be very dangerous" I said
"Thank you! Thank you man! You're a life saver" he said
"Whatever man. I'll drop you off at your house" I said