Running up the stairs I can feel all the dried up chlorine water stuck in my hair, entering my bedroom I grab some pjs from my closet.
Heading towards the bathroom I set the clothes and towel on the toilet, turning the water to the hottest setting I strip out of my clothes.
Stepping inside the shower I let out a sigh at the water, all the hot water washes out today's dirt, anger, and sadness and leaves a relaxed feeling behind.
Standing under the water for a bit I don't move, the steam of the shower slips over the curtain and into the rest of the bathroom.
With my bathroom currently being a steamy mess all my worries from today disappear, two boys are currently running through my mind.
Grabbing the shampoo and conditioner I snap out of my daze and begin to wash up, feeling much better now I open the curtain.
Stepping out onto the matt I grab the towel and dry myself, wrapping it around myself I grab my pjs and head into the room.
The cool breeze from my open window makes all the fog escaping from the open bathroom door disappear.
Heading over to the my bed I take the towel off my body and change into my clothes.
Wrapping my hair up in the towel it sits nicely on the top of my head, walking over to my vanity I sit down.
Grabbing my moisture I apply it into my damp face, patting it in softly I close the lid and put it back, the breeze from my slightly cracked window dries the moisture.
Getting up I walk to my bed sitting on the edge I grab my phone, scrolling through the notifications I see one from insta that catches my attention.
'1 new follower...'
Nishi_Nick has followed you click to follow back'
'Uh what the actual hell, when did he do this? WHY did he do this!'
With my face scrunched up in confusion I click on the notification, it brings me to his Instagram page.
Scrolling through his profile I look at all the posts of him, smiling slightly to myself at all the funny pictures of him and his friends.
Clicking oh his follower list I automatically look for Jake, Sam, and Justin following each of their accounts I go back to Nick's.
Taking in a deep breath my finger hovers over the follow button, contemplating to myself I close my eyes.
Clicking the button I turn off my phone, throwing it over my shoulder I hear it thump on my bed.
'Tap'
Jolting up I sit on the corner of my bed
My head turns to the side looking for the source of the sound.
'Tap'
'Tap Tap'
Okay what the hell is that noise!
Standing up from my bed I pinpoint the sound, coming from outside of my window.
Walking over to it I lean over my desk and move my curtains further to the side.
Opening my window more I lean out of it and come face to face with Nick.
Not exactly face to face but we're about 2 arms length away
His lips are pulled into a bright smile, making him almost look a bit handsome, leaning out more i scrunch my eyebrows, giving him a questioning look.
'So he's in the room opposite from mine... this is not going to be good'
Tilting his head to the side he leans on his window sill, leaning on the plan of his hand he just stares at me.
"Nick.... what do you want that you disturbed my quiet time?"
His eyes shine brighter when I said that slowly, looking up into the sky he has a giddy smile stuck on his face.
Bringing his head back down he gives out a soft chuckle
"YOU followed ME back..."
My face instantly heats up, remembering what I had done moments ago.
Avoiding his gaze I go to shut the window muttering out a small "shut up Nick"
My actions stop as I hear him yell frantically, opening the window again I give him a tired look.
"How are you feeling? After... ugh Jay?"
Jays name slips quietly out of his mouth almost as a question as if he didn't remember his name.
My face instantly hardens, no knowing how to respond we both just sit there, leaning against our windows, and looking into each others eyes.
It's almost peaceful, I have to admit.
But as my mind drifts to my best friend, I give out a sudden sad sigh, looking into his eyes again I knows he understands me, even if he doesn't know Jay.
"Listen.. I know we don't really get along, and now that we're forced to be partners I- I...-"
Taking a deep breath he looks down at his hands, fiddling with his fingers he looks back up, and into my eyes once again.
"-.. i wouldn't mind being your partner in crime,
I guess what I'm trying to say is that being friends wouldn't be SUCH a bad thing, and if you ever need a shoulder.... even if your head is kinda big and most likely heavy...-"
Listening to him ramble about my supposedly big head I start to laugh, cutting him off before he really insults me.
"NICK! Okay I get it... gosh, and here I was almost considering it!"
He starts to laugh with me, Jay once again leaving my mind and being replaced with...
Nick.
Our laughing slows as we continue to look at each other, the atmosphere around us is calm, and quiet making it peaceful once again.
My mind slips as I think and ponder over how it would be being friends with him, looking at him slightly I have a smile on my face.
Watching him as his eyes slip up and look into the sky at the stars, cutting my thoughts once again he sighs loudly.
"Okay okay... I guess your head isn't THAT B-.."
"NICK!!!!!"
My eyes grow large as I cut him off, feeling he bubble of laughter rise in my chest I push myself off the window, he starts to laugh loudly clutching his stomach.
Shutting my window harshly I see him through it, he's laughing frantically and yelling at me loudly I can slightly make out what he is saying.
"Hey! I was only joking.... COME BACKKKKK"
Sticking my tongue out at him through the window I leave my curtains open, walking away from the window I head out of my room.
Bouncing down the stairs I take some big blankets out from the closet door next to the living room and bring them to the couches.
Pushing all the furniture back I start to feel little beads of sweat glistening on my hair line, successfully having them pushed back I take one of the big blankets.
I hear the click of the front door as loud voices enter, all talking and shouting at once I know that it's Kris and the boys.
HeeHee automatically runs over to me, shouting out a 'let me helppp youuuuu' he's swaying a little bit but none the less he grabs the blankets from me.
Helping me open them up with the biggest smile on his face, we lay them out creating a big bed on the floor infront of the tv.
June walks over to us with a bunch of spare pillows, laying them out at the top of the blankets he smiles at me giving me a small wave.
I smile at him in return, HeeHee jumps up and wraps both of his arms around each of our necks, dragging us three together into a big hug.
Shouts of protests from me and Hoonie can be heard down the block, heehee laughs at both of us and slowly let's us go, my hands darts up to fix my hair.
Turning my eyes slightly to the side I see Jay watching us, he's leaning against the wall with his head hung down.
'Serves him right, he should have Never been like that with me. Time for the silent treatment'
His head is hung low but his eyes are carefully watching us, feeling a pair of eyes on him he looks directly at me.
Our eyes lock, he takes in a deep breath, smiling at me slightly, I ignore him, making my way up the stairs as my shoulder bumps him.
'No I'm not trying to be mean but I need to prove a point to him that his behavior was unacceptable.... and It gives me and excuse to be dramatic again.'
My feet pound up the stairs, leaving my door cracked open I go over to my bed, grabbing my phone, pillow and charger from the bed I straighten my back.
The door creaks open slowly, turning my head a bit I look over my shoulder, Jay stands there with a sullen look on his face.
Walking over to the bed he leans against the frame of it, watching me.
Turning around with the stuff in my hands I walk over to the door, stopping half way as a hand grips my arm softly.
Without saying a word his arms snake around my waist, head resting on my shoulder from behind.
His soft breathing the only sound in the room, not including the pounding of my heart, suddenly I feel wetness on my bare shoulder.
Sniffling quietly he hugs me from behind a bit tighter, still not tight at all, his body shakes against mine as he cry's quietly.
Whispering out a couple 'im so sorry', I just let him hold me, not knowing what else to do in this situation.
Never in our whole time as best friends has this ever happened, we've never went without talking, and we've never been mad at each other before.
Sniffing once again as the tears fall more freely now, sighing loudly my voice fills the quiet room.
"Jay this doesn't fix anything, you should have Never put your hands that roughly on me, let alone because of another guy.... me and Nick-...
He hugs me a bit tighter at the mention of his name,
"Me and Nick are dance partners now, and that means I'm gonna be spending a lot of time with him, as friends, and if you can't accept that Jay then..."
He didn't let me finish as he let me go, spinning me by my arms to hug me from the front, softly embracing me now.
"I'm sorry, I overreacted... I had too much to drink and I took it out on you because-.. because I thought we were going to lose you"
Choking on his sobs his words come out rushed, laying my head in his chest I let him hold me.
I know where he's coming from, first I move and now he thinks they're going to be replaced with new friends.
I get it.
But-
That still didn't give him the excuse to treat me like that.
"Jay I understand you, but you have a lot of making up to do, because not only did you hurt my feelings, you physically hurt me."
My hands come up to wipe his tears, leaning into my touch he nods his head, letting go of me slowly, I open the bedroom door more.
Navigating us both out of the dark room, the moonlight from the window the only thing lighting our way.
As we make our way out my eyes catch the mirror by my door, looking into it a second too late I didn't see the curtain of the window across from mine slowly close, the light of that room turning off just before my eyes catch the mirror.
~~
Sitting in a circle all of us are screaming, having just finished a game of truth or dare, standing up I go to the fridge.
Swinging it open I grab a can of Dr. pepper, hearing many shouts of 'grab me one too please' I balance a couple in my arms as I make my way back to the circle.
Tossing the boys and Kris a drink I sit back down, grabbing my chips I munch on them as they all yell over what game to play next.
Turning my eyes to the clock I read the time
'12:15'
Yawning slightly to myself I think of a good way to tell them it's time to wrap up tonight, standing up everyone follows my lead.
Having not made up with Jay yet he tries to stand close to me, it's his way of him telling me he's sorry still.
"Come ONNNNN! Just one more game please..."
Heehee pouts, thinking that it will persuade us into listening to him, which for me... it TOTALLY worked.
I can't help it!
Have you seen his puppy face.
"No we should all be heading to bed soon"
My eyes roll as this slips from jays lips, yeah yeah I know a second ago I was thinking the same thing.
But just because HE said this now I don't want to.
"Oh look at Mr. do what I say, coming to the rescue once again tonight"
The words bitterly slip out of my mouth before I could stop them.
Jay looks at me with a shocked expression, oh honey if you think I'm going to forgive you that easily... then.
"Baby Blue... I think every-..."
Getting overly fed up with him I bend down grabbing a pillow from off the floor, cutting him off with my words.
"How about NO!"
'WACK!'
The pillow smacks harshly against the side of his head, his face is turned to the side as he stands there, unmoving.
The feathers from my pillow flutter down to the floor, it's quiet in the room as they all look at us, the tension is so obvious in here.
Jay slowly starts to smirk, it looks evil as his head is still turned to the side, turning his head slowly towards mine he grips his pillow tighter.
"You know what... that's payback for tonight so I'm going to let it sli-..."
'WACK'
His head jerks to the side once again, the boys hands fly up as they try to stifle their laughter, Kris is not so quiet with hers.
My voice comes out mocking and in a whisper
"Yeah? And how about that one..."
Biting my lip I watch him, smiling to himself he turns his head back to me again.
"That one?"
He answers my question with another, looking me directly in the eyes
Nodding my head slowly with a small smile I watch his reaction.
Chuckling softly he answers me.
"That one... I guess I'm going to have to get pay back"
The second he says this his hand flings up dragging the pillow with him, slinging it to the side quickly I duck just in time.
Kris is not so fortunate as she is standing beside me, his pillow comes directly in contact with her face.
Letting out a loud sound she gets flung to the floor, jays mouth opens wide, getting ready to say sorry he's stopped when someone suddenly wacks their pillow into the side of his face....
Again.
Caught off guard he looks at the culprit, June shrugs his shoulders giving out a mocking 'my bad.. it slipped?'
This leads into a war zone of flying pillows, they're breaking back and forth as the feathers tumble down and around us.
Grabbing any extra pillows that we can find we to battle to the death, laughing loudly the night ends on a light atmosphere, the beautiful white feathers immediately light up the dark room.
~~
Laying down in the soft blankets we all curl up together, laying together in a bunch we all try to go to sleep.
The warmth of each others bodies instantly make me remember the feeling of 'home', having missed this feeling since we moved I'm glad to feel it once again.
My eyes flutter closed, shortly after a warm hand slide across my waist, pulling me softly against a hard warm chest.
His head rests on my shoulder, holding me tightly to him he whispers in my ear
"Baby blue?... I'm so sorry, please forgive me"
His whisper tickles my ear, cuddling into me I grab his hand, bringing it up to my lips I place a soft little kiss on his pinky, Soon after I lock my pinky with his.
"I promise to never do anything like that again"
He whispers once again.
With our pinkies locked I smile, this has always been a tradition between us 4 when we make a promise.
"I know... Blue Jay... I know"
His hand drops to my waist again as he cuddles me to him, shortly after we fall asleep to the warmth and the strong feeling of..
Home.