On Monday Jacob and I met up again in study hall. He passed me am Algebra quiz which he received a B on, "great, how about the rest, do you feel like those study tips and aids are helping?" I asked. He nodded grudgingly " yeah" he said with sarcasm. I ignored it " good, in that case I'll study too" I said I started taking out my books and notebooks.
I could feel eyes on me as I studied and tried not to pay any mind. Someone touched my shoulder and sat beside me, " let me take you out to dinner Stephanie James, I'd like to get to know you better " came Brad's voice by my ear. I hitched my shoulder to my ear uncomfortably not liking the feeling of his breath near my neck. " No thanks Brad, I'm very busy "I told him quietly and shrugged away from his arm as I tried to concentrate on my history assignment.
He sighed but didn't leave and I knew without looking that he was watching me. Other than the issue with Brad a new pattern was created. During study hour I checked Jacob's progress along with Saturday visits between four and six along with Tuesday and Thursday since there wasn't practice. Weeks turned into a month and Jacob's grades had improved drastically.
One Thursday afternoon along with bringing coffee, I also brought banana bread. " You spoil me" Billy chuckled affectionately as he let me in. I smiled " funny my dad and brother say the same thing". " How's Brad?"Jacob asked and I looked over to see him smirking and I glared. "I may never forgive my cousins for that, he comes in everyday. Bad enough that he's so persistent at school let alone when I'm at work, why can't he go find someone else " I griped setting down the books I had brought from the library with a thud .
" What're those for?" he asked warily." I thought you might try Vikings as your subject for that history paper, so while I was at the library I picked up some books for you along with some on the Russian Empire for myself". He groaned and I rolled my eyes as I passed him his coffee "don't be such a baby" chastised lightly and nudged his shoulder.
That night Jules cornered me as she came to help make dinner. " I need you to come with me Saturday night " she whispered so our mothers wouldn't hear . I furrowed my brow " to what?" I wondered apprehensively as I stopped chopping up vegetables. " You know, the party" she told me like I should undoubtedly know, and I did ; I just wasn't interested.
I sighed and started chopping again " Jules you know I'm not into parties, why can't you go with Josh and Jordy?" I asked popping a slice of cucumber in my mouth. She gave me a dubious look, " do you really think mom and dad would let me go with them " she asked me lifting a brow. Considering who we were talking about, I eyed the oblivious duo in the middle of tackling Liam in the cleared living room.
Jules and I shared a look and I sniffed a laugh " okay, point taken. But I still don't like parties " I told her." Because you honestly don't like parties, or because you don't have a date and don't want to be surrounded by couples and your crush with his harem of skanks" she asked knowingly and left to help her mother.
My face grew hot and I continued my chopping and added the veggies to the salad. After the boys grabbed the dinnerware we all loaded our plates and sat in the living room to eat. " So, mom dad, I was wondering if I could go to a party on Saturday night. Josh and Jordy will be there, and Stevie was thinking of going. You know she'd keep an eye on me " she told them.
Why that little turd I thought clenching my jaw.
" Well as long as Stevie's going, I don't see why not " Uncle Cameron said sharing a look with aunt Danielle. " And I'm glad your going to a party sweetie, it's about time you let yourself be a teenager. Your to pretty to sit at home and study all the time " she told me. I blushed hotly " I don't always study alone" I said quietly and glared at my brother who was shaking with silent laughter.
When dinner was over and the guys gathered up the dishes to wash, I grabbed Jules and towed her to my room. " What are you up to?" I hissed, she rolled her eyes " come on Stevie, live a little. You get good grades, you should get out and have some fun " she told me softly.
But what am I going to wear? I wondered