(Jimmy)
" Hey James. I have to head home. Beth's having some kind of event and she wants her 'favorite' daughter there" Betty said putting on her shirt
"You're her only daughter" I said watching her from my bed
"Yet still not the favorite. I'm pretty sure her phone is above me. I'm kind of shocked she even invited me" she said putting on her skirt
"Well Betty maybe she's changing" I said
"Doubt it. Anyways I'm leaving" she said
"Wait before you go I was actually going to ask a question"
"If you're asking me to be your girlfriend again my answer is no"
"That's not it"
"Then what is it?" she asked
"I got tickets to the Saint Terra Art exhibit and I wanted to know if you wanna go. I heard there's a new painting that's only staying one night"
"James you know the rules"
"Huh uh that's why it's an exhibit out of town. There's no way anyone would recognize us"
" I don't know. That's still a bit risky. Don't you have to hand in an assignment before school tomorrow?"
"Sophie can handle it. Come on"
"I'll think about it"
"Alright" I cheered making her chuckle before picking up her bag and leaving saying hi to my dad as she passed him in the hall
"Hey dad" I said as he walked in
"Hey Jimbo I'm here to tell you that I'm heading out"
"Where to?"
"Just an urgent business came up. I have to run to the office"
"Wow Dad you've been working a lot recently" I said but he only smiled
"Okay guess I'll see ya later. I'm going to take a shower"
"I see Betty made you quite sweaty" he teased
"I don't know what you're talking about" I said
(Sophie)
"How's the festival?" I asked Libby who was out of town for a music festival
"Girl it's the freaking best. The bands are incredible, the dance groups are insane and the solo artist are some of the best I've ever heard. I'm kind of sad we'll have to come home tomorrow" she said
"Glad to hear. How's Carlos?"
"Carlos's fine. He's actually watching T.V. in the living room." she said
"Tell him I said hi"
"Hey Carlos. Sophie says hi" Libby shouted
"He asked if Jimmy's with you"
"No but we should be meeting up any minute. I'll tell him you said hey" I said
"Alright Soph we gotta go" she said
"See you" I said before they hung up.
I sighed as I got off her bed and tidy her room before heading to the shower
"Good morning. Mr. Folfax" I said meeting Libby's dad in the hall
"Hello Sophia. Not to be rude but how long did you say your mother allowed you to stay"
"Um I'm not sure" I said entering the shower to avoid the conversation.
After the shower I got ready and called a cab. After I drove to Taylor's
I was going to knock on the door but it was opened so I walked in
"Taylor?" I called out before I heard footsteps and turned around to see Taylor in a towel wrapped around his waist. Water droplets was on his muscles and his hair was dripping all over the floor
"Vortex" he said embarrassed.
"Taylor" I said shocked unable to look away
"What are doing here?" he freaked
"The door was opened" I said
"So you just came in. Isn't that sort of breaking and entering?"
"Less breaking. More entering. Please don't call the cops" I joked before he sighed and went up stairs
After awhile he came back fully clothed
"You got dressed" I said
"You sound disappointed"
"No. You can't exactly stay in your towel" I said a bit shy and he smiled a bit before he went in the kitchen and took out some milk and cereal
"Hey have you eaten breakfast?" he asked
"No"
"Okay want some lucky charms?"
"Sure. Don't start a fire" I said before he threw it out in bowls
"Oh ha ha" he faked laughed
"So where's your dad?" I asked
"Um. He said something urgent came up at the office" he said
That reply made me sick because I knew it was most likely bullshit. I still can't believe he's still doing that with my mom. Even after getting caught red handed I swear to God it's so disgusting
"You okay?" He asked giving me the bowl
"Yeah I'm fine. Um I think we should get to work" I said taking out my books
He sat down beside me and I took up one of my books.
"Yeah we kind of need to hurry because I sort of got somewhere to be"
"You've been going off a lot recently. Where are you going?"
"You know. I've been around here and there" he said vaguely
"Really that sounds really urgent" I said sarcastically while rolling my eyes
"Okay. So what about you?"
"What about me?"
"Nick? I mean you guys broke up right? Why?"
"I don't know. I mean I like Nick and I knows he likes me too but..."
"But?" He said staring into my eyes
"I don't think I can trust him. Not like I do you"
"So you trust me?" He smirked
"Oddly enough with my life. I can always count on you to save my ass"
"It's worth saving" he teased before I playfully hit his shoulder and we both laughed
I smiled when we stopped and took a spoonful of cereal
"Great isn't it" he said
"It's just cereal and I've had better. Trust me if I had made it you'd be crying tears"
"Really cereal?" He said disbelieving
"Yeah but if I made meatloaf it would spoil your taste for Trudy's"
"I'm guessing your mom taught you"
"No actually my dad"
"It's hard to picture Mr. Vortex as a chef"
"Yeah my dad can be a bit harsh. Remember the time he caught us in my room"
"Oh my God. I was sure he was gonna kill me for real. Yeah it made me wonder what he would have said about Nick and you"
"That would not have been good"
"He threatened me for almost sleeping with you. I wonder what he would have done to Nick"
"His head would probably explode" we laughed before his phone rung
"I'll be back" he said picking up his phone and walking to the living room
I sighed as I heard him call Betty's name as he walked out
After a while he came back
"Hey I think we should get this done" he said
"Sure"
(Jimmy)
After finishing the assignment with Sophie I went to get dress.
I was ecstatic. Apparently Betty's mom invited me to the party as well so I quickly got dressed having trouble deciding what to wear to impress Betty's mom. And I had a lot of free time seeing that Carlos went to that music festival with Libby and Carl went out of town to some remote farm to do some llama watching. And inventing stuff isn't as fun when they aren't around
"Where are you going?" Sophie asked
"I'm... Um hanging out with a friend"
"Would that 'friend' happen to be Betty?"
"No" I lied before I remembered what my mom told me and I sighed
"Actually yeah. I don't even know why I said no"
"Oh.... You two seem to be getting along rather well"
"Yeah" I said smiling before my phone went off again
"It's Betty. I have to go. You can stay here if you'd like" I said
"Actually I'm heading back to Libby's mind giving me a ride"
"Sure" I said going outside, closing the door behind Sophie and answering the call as we both got in the car
"Hey Betty. I'm on my way" I said driving away
"Take your time. There's nothing interesting at this party anyway"
"You seem bored"
"Boring event"
"I'll come save you soon enough"
"Can't wait"
"I'm actually dropping Vortex off at Libby's"
"Sophia?" she said sounding worried
"There's someone over else beside me. Sophie's in the back" I lied
"Okay. Guess I'll see you later" she said hanging up
"So why the lie?" Sophie asked
"Trust me it's easier that way"
"If you say so?"
"So you and your mom talking again?" I asked
"Yeah I'm just heading over to Libby's to hang out with her parents while she's out of town"
"So no?" I said
"No" she shook her head
"Come on Vortex the guy can't be that bad"
"Trust you'd hate him if you met him"
"Really. I've never seen your mother with any guy recently"
"Trust me if you'd saw what I saw you'll be singing a different tone" She said upset
"I doubt it. It's not like her boyfriend affects me" I said
"Can we just drop it!" She snapped
We rode in silence after I dropped her off I headed over to mom's Bakery
"Hey Rebecca"
"If it isn't the boss' son. Haven't seen you around lately" she said
"Sorry been busy"
"With Betty I bet" she teased making me smile
"How's going by the way?" she asked
"It's great like always"
"Exiting sex you made any headway in getting her to be your girlfriend?"
"Not even close" I sighed
"Sorry to hear. Anyway what can I do for you?"
"A large chocolate cake please and a lemon meringue pie"
"Oh what's this order for?"
"A party"
"You throwing a party and I didn't get invited. I'm so hurt" she joked
"It's not my party. It's Betty's mom"
"Betty's mom throwing a party and she invited you"
"Yeah" I smiled
"Way to go Jimmy the mom likes you"
"Yeah too bad Betty doesn't like the mom"
"Of course she doesn't" Rebecca sighed, "it's never easy with you is it?"
Then some blonde guy walked up to us and said, "Rebecca Romanoff I see you're busy chatting when you should be working. It's almost time for the evening rush. Get back to work" before walking away
"Oh my god I can't stand him. He's been on my case ever since Trudy left. He thinks he owns the place. Yes such a tool and he's a jerk. He's a damn jerky tool"
"Come on Rebecca he can't be that bad"
"Trust me if you were me working with him you'd singing a different tone. Plus he doesn't bother anyone half as much as he bothers me"
"Maybe he likes you"
"Oh come on what are we in elementary school. If he likes me he should just tell me and get rejected like a man. Not dumb kindergartner dating tactic"
"Worked for me"
"Obviously not because she still hasn't decided to be your girlfriend"
"I meant with Sophie"
"Oh the one you really like"
"We aren't going back to this are we. I told you there's nothing going on between Sophie and I"
"Yeah yeah she has a boyfriend blah blah blah"
"Actually they broke up"
"Really when!"
"Friday"
"And you're still trying to date Betty"
"Can we stay out of my relationship please?"
"It's not hard you don't have one" Rebecca said
"Whatever. Don't you have work"
"Alright order up" she said before I collected and started walking away
"Wait hold up. I wanna ask you something"
"Sorry but I'm running late" I said rushing out
After he drove over to Betty's and rung the doorbell after a while it opened
"Mrs. Turner"
"James glad you could make it"
"Glad to be here Mrs. Turner"
"Please just call me Beth"
"Well Beth here is a gift from me" I said giving her the large chocolate
"Thank you dear. Betty's in the backyard"
"Thanks" I said before going out.
I looked around until I saw her sitting by herself separating herself from the crowd
"This seat taken" I asked charmingly
"Yeah the guy just left" she answered
"Okay but does that guy have a lemon meringue pie"
"You truly know the way to a woman's heart" Betty said before I sat beside her and opened the box
"So how was the party so far?" I asked
"Boring" Betty said
"Well I'm here to make it all better" I said before she smiled. That smiled was the one she got whenever she had an idea and that idea always ends with us having sex
"No way. I want to make a good impression" I protested but before I knew it we were in her room laying on her bed taking off her clothes while making out
We were down to our underwear when suddenly the door opened and Beth walked in
"What is going on here?"
"What do you think Beth?" Betty said still on top of me kissing me but I didn't kiss back.
I just laid there like I was paralyzed
"Betty Ann Turner. We need to talk right now" Beth said sternly before Betty rolled her eyes and put on her clothes before they went outside.
I was finally able to move. I sighed putting on my clothes.
I peeked out the door to see if they were there and luckily they weren't so I made my way back to the backyard
I sat outside before I heard shouting
"I can't believe you Beth!!" Betty yelled
"Why must you always have to embarrass me?" Beth said
"Oh I embarrass you. You called me here to impress some rich guy"
"Don't falter yourself. I didn't call you"
"Then why would you" Betty said before going quiet and tears started coming from her eyes.
Not being able to I watch any longer I walked passed the spectators and went to them.
"Is something wrong?"
"We're leaving" Betty said pulling me away
"Um goodbye. Thanks for the lovely party" I said as I was being forcefully removed from the premises
"Okay want to tell me what that was about?"
"No. Right now I want to just have sex" she said
"No. I have a much better idea" I smiled
"I can't. I just need to touch you right now"
"Come on Betty. It will be fun"
"Damn it James I said no! Can't you just stop with the trying to make me your girlfriend please. I'm not your girlfriend and if you keep this up I might not be your sex friend for long either!! " She yelled
"Fine" I said walking off
"Where are you going?"
"I need to head home" I said before she stayed quiet
"Wait James" she finally spoke
"It's alright. I think I'll be okay for a night" I said getting in my car before leaving.
I drove home not a word from my mouth. Not a thought in my head. It felt like I was teleporting from place to place. From the main road to my street, to me walking on my lawn to me somehow searching my fridge for food which unfortunately I didn't find anything then I slammed the door
"What the hell did it do to you" a voice said from behind me
I turned and saw Sophie there
"Why are you here?" I asked
"Nice to see you too. Yeah I'd love something to drink" she said
"What do you want Vortex?" I asked
"I left my bag here" she said
"Oh" I said walking into the living room
"Mind sharing what got you in such a mood?"
"Sure"
I told her everything while replacing intimate moments with less suspecting one. Like replacing my bedroom to the park and taking out her mom walking in on us completely
"So you still got tickets to the exhibit?" She asked
"Yeah. But I don't think I'm gonna use it. I mean it's not like I have someone to go with"
"You realize there's one friend you haven't asked that's still in town right"
"Yeah but Rebecca has projects she has to complete"
"I meant me Taylor!"
"What. No way. That would not be a good idea"
"Come on. We'd just be going has friends"
"Yeah but you just broke up with Nick people could get the wrong idea"
"And who cares. You need a break and I always wanted to go to that exhibit. Plus I could use a break from this town myself"
I remained silent as I entertained the thought
"Come on please"
"Fine" I said
Maybe we can make through the night without anything happening
(Carlos)
It was late in the night Libby and I were planning to go to the final party of the festival. From what I heard it was suppose to be a bonfire but we were running late
"Hey Shinning one. Not to rush but Carolyn called"
"Tell her we're coming down now" Libby said walking out. She was dressed in short shorts a red jersey and Jordans. Her hair was braided. She has paint on her face and ribbons in her hair
"How do I look?" She asked smiling already knowing my answer.
"I think I'm going blind. You're shinning way brighter than the sun" I stated smiling like a goofball
"Thank you Comic Book King" She said before we kissed.
Once. Twice but just before we did it again she started pulling towards the door
"No. Let's stay here" I said reaching for another kiss
"We'll have plenty of time to enjoy ourselves when we get back"
"Fine" I groaned before she pulled me out of the room and all the way to the car.
I sat down as she drove. She put on some music and I looked out the window thinking about what would have possibly been going on if we stay back at the hotel.
But the only thing I could do was sigh.
Soon the car came to a stop and we got out.
"Hey I'm gonna buy some water. Wait here until I come back" she said
"Uh huh" I said before she kissed my cheek
"Promise I'll make it up to you. Anyway you'd like" she whispered in my ear
"Even?" I asked
"Huh uh" she said before I started smiling like a madman
"I'm gonna hold you to that" I smiled before she walked away
With nothing to do I leaned on the car and stared across the road to the Saint Terra Beth Art exhibit
I watched for ten minutes before something unexpected happened.
I saw Carl waiting in the line but the shocking part was that he had a girl with me. After Jimmy told me Carl and Brittney broke up on Friday I thought about calling him but I couldn't get him all weekend.
Jimmy told me he went on some llama camp. But then why is he here and who is he with. He couldn't have possibly have gotten another girlfriend so fast. Even with the new bod.
They entered the building shortly after with the identity if the woman not being revealed. The whole time she seemed as if she were trying to hide and she was also looking around watching the faces of people near them
About five minutes later another recognizable face was noticed in the line and beside that person was yet another person I knew.
It was Jimmy and Sophie both waiting in the line
After they walked in Libby came back
"Hey. Sorry it took so long. You wouldn't imagine how long the line was"
"You wouldn't imagine who I just saw across the street" I said with a smile
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