I wasn't able to sleep properly last night.
He took me home late at night just to watch the stars.
I admit it was sweet but I also regret enjoying that time.
Because right now, I am sleepy and I have to do practice after class.
What was he thinking?!
"Good morning!" I know that familiar voice.
"Oh GOD! Enough!" I exclaimed. I faced him and I saw Karlee.
He sounded like him.
"Woah! Bad day already?" Karlee said.
"Not exactly but a bit tired and sleepy" we walked together to our class.
He was feeling down. I can sense it by his silence.
"So what is the problem?" I asked him cause I know he won"t tell me on his own.
"Nothing actually. Same as you. Sleepy and tired too." then there's silence.
"There you are!" now I'm sure that he owns this voice. Jaz walked towards me and I can sense all the girls eyeing on me.
And most of all, Heleina, who was only a few meters away from us.
"I need to go." I told Karlee and turned the other way when, Jaz grabbed my hand and pulled me to him.
"Did you miss me?" he smirked at me and winked.
I squirmed and freed my hand from his grip.
A hard "NO" came out of my mouth.
I can hear everyone whispering at each other. I know they are talking about me and this arrogant bastard.
I continued to walk away from him. I saw Karlee beside me and held my hand.
"What do you think you're doing?" he asked Jaz with his serious and cold tone.
"Saying 'Hi' to the girl I like." that triggered all the girls around us.
Especially the one I am afraid would be so mad at me right now,Heleina.
"What exactly do you mean by that, Jaz?" Heleina said and she was looking at me. I felt like I'm going to drown with those eyes. Like she is killing me in her imagination. Chloe was also stunned by what she heard but she has a softer expression. she looks like she was disappointed but happy.
Chloe was looking at me. Standing behind Heleina, I know she won't be able to defend me. But I understand.
"Exactly what I said. I like this girl" gesturing his hand to me. Jaz looked at me and he was all smiles.
"I am sorry to disappoint you but this girl is mine." Karlee said.
I was shocked about what he said. All the other girls including Chloe and Heleina were speechless. Even Jaz's face showed that he wasn't expecting this.
I wasn't able to utter a word. I was just looking at Karlee. I know he is into something but I can't let this go on for so long.
"What do you mean?" Jaz walked towards Karlee and they were looking at each other like they are already having a fight.
"We are together. Like in a relationship. To put it bluntly, she is my girlfriend." He said straight into his face and held me close.
Everyone's jaw dropped on that news. Even me. This escalated quickly!
WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING?!
I can't speak. Karlee held my hand and walked out of the crowd.
It felt like we were walking for a long time. My knees feels weak. The moment he stopped, I sat on the floor,thinking what worst things can happen to me?
"I'm sorry." I heard him say.
"Why did you do that?" I asked him.
"It's payback. " he was looking away.
"payback for what?" I am confused right now.
"For the time you saved me. I wasn't able to say thank you before. But we're even now." he leaned back on the wall, head down and I can feel this cold aura again coming from him.
"...oh.. I remember. Thanks....But this mess, how can we get away from this?" I asked him.
He looked up to me. His eyes looks so happy but he has a cold tone. I'm not sure but it's like he is happy but trying to suppress it for an unknown reason.
"Don't worry. we'll break up somehow. I just did that so he won't bother you ever again." Karlee was looking the other way. He sounded serious.
"So what should we do then? Everyone will be thinking about what you said. Even Jaz."
He walked towards me, I walked back slowly but he keeps on walking towards me until I hit the wall.
"Do you like Jaz?" he asked, our faces inches away from each other. I can smell his perfume. He smells so good like he just came out of the bath.
"...no, never"
wait. why did I hesitate for a second there?
He smiled at me. "Good.so we don't actually have a problem. This is easy". he moved away from me just a little to give me enough room and space to breathe in.
"Jadis!" Heleina was there with Chloe.
"Heleina, Chloe!" I looked at their expression. They seemed happy. Mostly Heleina.
"Are you not going to introduce us to your boyfriend?" Heleina said, looking at Karlee from head to toe.
"Uh...oh... Heleina, Chloe, this is---" Karlee cut me off and held out his hand for a shake to Heleina.
"Karlee Benz. Jadis's boyfriend" He smiled at them. i can see my friends were happy about us being together.
"So how long has it been? Why did you keep this a secret to us Jadis?" Chloe asked.
"....I...I...-----" I can't utter a word.
"Actually, it was my fault. I was part of the band. I know you don't notice me but I am their lead guitars. Jaz was the main guy. I understand if you don't notice me. I have to keep this secret because my career in the band is at stake. She was so nice to agree to it and that's why I love her more this time" he didn't budge or batt an eye, not even once. It looks like he was saying the truth.
But I know it's all a lie, Yeah!
"We've been together for a month now. She is the best girlfriend ever." He addded.
"Sweet. So that's why you've been busy lately, huh?"Heleina's mood was better. It's like my old friend came back to her senses and is now very supportive of me.
"Yeah. You're lucky to have each other. I am so happy for you Jadis!" Chloe hugged me tight.
"..ehehe, yeah, thanks" was all I could say.
This day is full of messed up events.
Morning news was spread throughout the school. Jaz was nowhere to be found. Me and Karlee were acting like love birds all day. I don't know how long will I be able to keep this up.
After class, as scheduled, I went to practice. I have to make sure that Jaz won't notice me and won't throw all his anger at us during practice.
But I was so wrong.
When Karlee and I arrived at the studio, we saw Jaz sitting there. Waiting for us. Will wasn't around yet.
"You're not allowed to mess up today, both of you, especially you Benz!" Jaz was angry, I can feel his temper oozing out of his aura. Trying to compose himself so he won't make a scene.
But for the second time, I was wrong.
The moment I choked again on my singing, he started calling me names.
This dumb bastard. If he knew that I'm Jadis, he won't be this rude. Pretentious bastard.
"keep it down. She doesn't mean to choke. maybe she is just tensed because of you being so worked up about this!" Karlee said.
He might have noticed that I am not being myself today. Too much in a day.
"I didn't ask you! So fuck off" Jaz stood up and faced Karlee. Karlee was not backing down.
"I am not done with you yet! " Jaz was really on edge today. After what happened this morning, he must've been trying to cool down.
"Who said I was?" Karlee said.
Jaz's eyebrows curved to the center even more, he is redder this time and it feels like the tension is piling up in the room.
I can't do anything since I am not JADIS in this form but a weak quiet and introverted DYLAN.
"WHAT DID I MISS?" Will came and the two backed away from each other.
"You're late!" Jaz said. He went back on the drums and tried to put his head on the practice.
I did the same thing. I shouldn't involve myself in this when i am not my original self.
After the practice, I saw him and Karlee went together outside. I went to the changing room so I can catch up to them.
I didn't expect this to happen.