Paige knew for sure that her plan would once again flourish, she had given herself a little time to rethink her plan and the more she thought about it the more flawless it become and of course she had gotten a little input from her friends which closed the deal, in her opinion this " accident " which they were going to create would be more daring than their last, they would once again get away with murder, she pictured just how easily Levi's case was closed, how quickly it was ruled as an unfortunate accident of course their were few collateral damages, the teacher in charge that day was indefinitely suspended and rumors had it that the only reason he wasn't fired was because Levi already had a reputation for being a problem child, not to talk of his previous criminal records, several protocols were put in place to insure that students were watched 24/7, some scared and overly concerned parents even went as far as withdrawing their children from Crenshaw high, but all is fair in love and war, they'd decided to go over the plan while they ate dinner, good thing they found temazepam (restoril), it was going to be a crucial part of the plan, Mandy had instructed that they needed to have him digest about Five tablets at once to knock him completely out, they'd already blended the tablets in accordance with the plan, Paige's phone vibrated which meant that she had a text message and they all knew who it was from, Simone rushed the phone and read out loud
" so when I'm I expecting you? " the message had read
" tell him by 8pm " Paige instructed and Simone obeyed, very soon after they received another text message
" the front door would be opened by 8, and for your sake please don't be late".
" guys " Elaine called " I kinda have a date with Jean tomorrow "
everyone immediately shot surprised gazes at her
" a date with Jean? " Paige asked in unbelief
" yes a date with Jean " Elaine responded
" are you for real? " Simone asked in a humorous way
" what? do you think I'm making this up too? " Elaine glanced over at Mandy to know her stance " I'm serious, he kinda asked me out.. "
" kinda.. " Mandy stressed still doubting Elaine
Elaine sighed " he didn't admit that it was a date but he invited me for a drink, he said he'd text me the details tomorrow "
" how? he was mad at you the other day, how did it get to him asking you out on a date or whatever it is you said " Simone questioned
" Simone.. if she said he asked her out, then he did okay? wow.. how'd it happen? " Mandy stepped in
" well he came over to apologise and somehow wanted to make it up to me "
" well whatever it is, you can round it up before 7? " Paige replied " we kinda need you to drive tomorrow "
" of course, i can, I'll be happy to help "
" girl! so you're gonna be one on one with Jean.. you better not throw up if he tries to kiss you " Simone teased
" who.. who said anything about kissing? " Elaine blushed
Simone laughed " what are you gonna wear? you gotta look extra cute "
" Simone take a chill pill, before she gets cold feet " Paige chuckled
" Elaine whatever you do, don't make him know that you're desperate " Mandy attempted to give Elaine an advice
" I'm not desperate.. "
" I know.. I meant, you must play hard to get "
" what.. says the nerd who is.. apparently still single as fuck " Simone laughed hard
Mandy grinned " I swear to God I can't wait to see the look on your face when Tina doesn't think you're sexy enough for her "
" and I can't wait to see the look on your face when Cory... "
Elaine gasped as she stared closely at her phone " a text from Jean "
" well, read it out! " they all chorused
" meet me up at De Rosa restaurant by 3.. "
" wait.. De Rosa? " Paige stated trying to recall where she'd heard that name " is it not that really fancy restaurant? "
" yeah.. where the chefs does fancy tricks and there's like a stove in your table where you can fry your meat and stuff " Simone answered
" he's trying to impress you, he likes you Elaine.." Mandy added
" oh my gosh, oh my gosh, he said it wasn't a date.. he said, he said it was just a.." Elaine stuttered now freaking out
" take a chill pill, you're gonna be fine " Paige comforted her " just don't puke when he tries to kiss you, like Simone said "
an uproar of laughter followed immediately
Mandy and Simone took care of the dishes while Elaine and Paige were upstairs sleeping, Mandy could tell that Simone was anxious just by looking at her, she knew how hard Simone tried to put up a strong feat, tomorrow's deed freaked the living hell out of both of them and Simone was trying to look tough but she could see through her.
" hey, still suspicious about that drug I found in the library though " Mandy said
" ugh you're still on about that? " Simone shrugged " can't you just let it go? "
" I know I'm unto something here, I can feel it, something is not right "
Simone sighed " what are you thinking? "
" I'm not sure yet, but you ever wondered why they are no cameras In this house? I mean it's a pretty big house you'd expect to see security cameras, but there are none.. I mean... "
" maybe her dad is a pretty private person "
" what? security cameras are supposed to be just for you only, it's not like you're gonna broadcast it to the world "
" you're right, but what does cameras have to do with the drugs? "
" well I can't say for sure, but..I want to ask you for a favor Simone"
Simone paused " well what is it? "
" you must promise not to tell anyone and I mean not to Elaine or Paige.. not untill I figure out what's really going on here "
Simone slouched on the chair with both hands planted on her face as she listened to Mandy's theory of what she suspected, it was way too much for her to handle, even she didn't expect the possibility of that ever happening but it wasn't far from the truth, everything was moving too fast, she didn't notice it all along but she sure as hell did so now..
" now do you understand why we must keep this between ourselves? " Mandy asked holding Simone's hands which was now pale
Simone nodded, Mandy could sense the anxiety tripling " hey..hey, are you okay? "
" I'm sorry.. this is just too much, I can't believe that..it's possible"
" I may be wrong.. but I doubt it "
" yeah, you're always right " Simone stood up and slowly walked towards the staircase
" Simone.. " Mandy called
" I'm fine Mandy.. I won't tell anyone okay? I trust you " she smiled
" thanks Simone, I trust you too.. we are doing this for Elaine's sake ".
Elaine sat excitedly as Simone straightened her hair, Paige and Mandy where behind contemplating on what she would wear and it caused mild commotion, Elaine fluttered, she was super excited about this date but also about her company, normally when her father went on these trips she would be home alone, she never imagined that all that would soon end, she realized that having people around to fight, eat and occasionally make your hair was a very nice feeling that should would want to last for a very long while. Simone proceeded to putting on some make up on her, a little blush here and there, pink lip gloss to match with her blonde hair and of course some dashing eye shadow, Simone walked over to the pair who picked out the outfits and it was a horrible sight, they'd selected out a purple gown, yellow jackets and pink head ties, Simone arched a brow as she accessed the clothes
" so what do you think? " Paige asked
" it's horrible " Simone picked up the clothes and pointed it out at them " what the heck is this? she is going on a date, not some old school opera show "
" ouch.. this was our best choice " Paige replied
" I doubt you can pull off something better " Mandy dared
Simone immediately went to work, ransacking Elaine's wardrobe untill she found what she was look for, a boyfriend jean trousers and a pink coloured top with petite breast tubes which hugged Elaine's torso and stopping right above her belly button and Elaine was set, she looked like a totally different person with that perfect straight blonde hair, that makeup and chick clothing
" oh my gosh " Paige exclaimed " you look absolutely beautiful "
" Simone I take back what I said earlier, you're the boss " Mandy replied
" he's going to definitely fall in love with you " Simone replied marvelling at what she had done, Elaine grabbed her bags and and car keys " thanks a bunch guys.. I promise I won't throw up or anything "
Mandy and Simone exchanged an all too familiar glance " Elaine I need you to drop me off at the hardware store, my phone is giving me a hard time " she turned to both Simone and Paige " see y'all later "
Elaine arrived at De Rosa, she briskly walked in as she hastily gestured around to try and catch a glimpse of Jean, she received a text from him and bit her lower lips as she read it " you look absolutely beautiful "
" where are you? " she texted back
" upstairs " with that she immediately looked up and saw him positioned at the iron bars intensively admiring her, once their eyes met he waved at her, smiling broadly and she waved back. Jean in his attempt to be chivery drew out a chair for Elaine and she took the invitation with a completely smitten look on her face,
" this place.. this place is beautiful " she confessed as they both sat down
" you think? " Jean asked still wearing that broad smile on his face
" yeah.. I mean you said it wasn't a date "
Jean smile dropped immediately as he wore a worried look " you don't like it? if you don't we could just go somewhere else... "
" no no... I do I'm just saying, what if someone sees us they'll think it's a date "
Jean sighed hopelessly running his hands through his hair " okay fine you got me, I was trying to impress you "
" you were? " Elaine asked pretending not to have knowledge of his attempt to impress her
" yeah Elaine, I don't know why but I wanted you to be happy after today and I thought this would be a perfect place, you know "
" it's is a perfect place Jean " she chuckled
" what's funny? "
" nothing, I just never imagined that I'll be on a not so kinda date with you "
Time would unconciously slipped by, they were so intensely engrossed in each other that neither of them cared to notice, they would both engage in conversations that they eventually got lost in, Jean would tell impractical jokes that probably only Elaine would find funny, Elaine would slowly begin to let her guard down and stop flinching or going numb when he accidentally touched her hands, every moment that went by immediately felt like nothing else mattered in the world, literally. She got to witness Jean's smile up close and remembered when that was once her Christmas wish, she could watch him talk for hours, she had almost stopped breathing when she thought Jean was swooping in for a kiss, he'd launched himself towards her, extending his hands to a location that appeared to be the back of here head, she swallowed saliva severally in those splits seconds while Simone's words played on her mind reminding her not to " throw up " and she would later close her eyes welcoming the supposed kiss but then there was no kiss, Jean had swung over to remove a string of ramen hanging in her hair and she thought that was disappointing and hoped he didn't notice her expecting something else.
" what did you really like about me? " this question from Jean came out of nowhere
" you don't want me to go into details.. " Elaine resisted
" maybe not a few weeks ago, but I certainly do want to know now "
" you promise not to call me a weirdo? "
Jean smirked " I promise " then peered deeper as he appeared really interested in what she was about to say
" well in 5th grade.. "
" wait what? 5th grade? " Jean cut her off short
" you promise not to call me weird "
" I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please continue "
" we had a field trip to the zoo and there was a little problem where we had to stay at one place, while some people were trying to run you slipped and fell on top of me "
" and you somehow fell in love with me then.....? "
" Jean would you let me finish.. " she sighed " that was when I saw your eyes and it reminded me of someone I've never met, but have only seen in pictures "
" who was that? "
" my mom " Elaine replied now sober
" why haven't you met her yet? "
" she died when I was born " Elaine disclosed
Jean deliberately reached in and grabbed Elaine's hands patting them softly " I'm so sorry, you don't have to talk about it if you don't want to "
" I can't talk about someone I don't know can I? "
Jean Immediately stood up and dragged Elaine over to him " you know what.. I want to take you somewhere "
" where.. " Elaine replied still trying to catch her breathe from that pull
" it's a surprise " Jean whispered to her.
He'd decided to drive since he knew the location, holding tightly to Elaine's hands, they'd ran throw a spiral staircase which eventually led to an open rooftop
" close your eyes " he whispered to her once more and she obeyed, Jean pulled her subtlety, later positioning at her back with both hands on her shoulders as he ushered her into the open space, " stop, " he replied softly " open your eyes "
and she did, she saw lights, varying from different colours and shapes which were distinct and visible obviously because it was dark, Jean with his hands still on her shoulders slowly turned her around in a circular motion to get a glimpse of the whole view.
" well what do you think? " Jean asked still placing both hands on her shoulders as they finally came to a pause
" I don't even know what to say... how did you find this place? " Elaine remarked still in utter amazement
" do you like it or not? "
" of course I do... " Elaine chuckled " it's beautiful, somehow it feels like I can see the everywhere from here "
" yeah, this building is in the middle of town, so you can basically see everywhere "
" and I'm still asking, how did you find this place? "
jean sighed now turning over Elaine facing the both of them opposite each other in close proximity, " it was a few years ago, I lost a very close friend and uh.. I was kinda depressed for a while, was basically going through a rough patch and I almost committed suicide here.. " he smiled but she she could feel the pain in his voice, and she just wanted to hug him so tightly and never let go
" I'm so sorry, " she muttered as tears stood at the bridge of her eyes, she struggled to keep them in, why was she so emotional?
" it's okay, I feel really comfortable talking about this to you... I wanted to die here but was somehow more mesmerized by the beautiful view, so I would come here everyday and listen to some really depressing music and cry my eyes out, this is special place and I hope its yours too "
that's it she couldn't hold back the tears any longer, she immediately bursted into tears,
" Elaine, " he called as he immediately hugged her, as her chin rested on his shoulders his left arm caressed and patted her head, " it's okay, why are you crying? " he asked " you're gonna make me cry too "
" I'm sorry, I'm being an annoying baby right now " she sniffed parting ways with Jean's broad shoulders
" it's okay.. really... " he gave her a deep and intense stare, she gave hers right back at him, Elaine felt so much butterflies that she probably wasn't able to feel any, this was Jean in the flesh in front of her, this was his beautiful eyes starring to deep on hers, his pupils fidgeting around, her heartbeats raced even faster, just a second ago she was in his warm embrace, trapped in his hands and it was that moment that she felt truly and only safe.
Jean brought out a handkerchief and carefully wiped her face " you know, I really wished you had just being upfront with me though.. "
" probably, instead I was being a big creep "
" nah it doesn't matter, I feel like I've known you my whole life " he laughed, Elaine eyes widened when she heard Jean say those words,
" I'm sorry was that weird? it probably was...right? forget I said that "
" no, don't say that, mine is weirder, seeing that I may or may not have been secretly watching and daydreaming I can say that I've known you whole life... in a really twisted way "
they both laughed and when they came to a stop Jean had drifted closer to her and she knew it was time, he took her hands and place them on his chest so she could feel how fast his heart thuds where and instantly her cold feet disappeared, she yearned for what was about to happen even though her hands trembled, she couldn't resist the aura that flowed around them, Jean placed his hands on her chin and drifted even closer to her, Elaine's hands eventually fell from his chest because of how close he was to her, their lips finally met and the more they fumbled the more they drifted even closer untill their was no space between them, chest to chest, heart to heart, their lips moved in so much synchrony that it was almost like it was meant to be, it got wetter and moister and while she got more calm and comfortable Jean's composure was the complete opposite, his hands that were now situated on her waist vibrated immensely, his breathing increased so much that it appeared as if his chest was too heavy for him to handle, he finally pulled away.
" I'm so sorry.. it's just.. I've never felt so much emotions before, not in a long while at least " he replied now lips away from hers
" it's okay, it was still beautiful " Elaine replied
Jean nodded " I've got all the time in the world right? "
" definitely, we've all the time in the world... " she paused " all the time.. time..oh shit the time.. jean what is the time? " she asked Immediately like she got a stunning Revelation
" um 9:30 why? "
" oh my gosh!.. " she screamed instantly parting ways from Jean, heading towards the exit
" Elaine where are you going? " Jean attempted to follow her but she was just too fast " Elaine! "
" I'm sorry! " she screamed right back " there's something I have to do! "
oh shit!, she thought as she dashed into her car and Immediately started the engine, she opened her phone which she had obviously ignored throughout the entire date with Jean, just as she thought she had countless calls from Paige and everyone else, she also had various text messages which stopped coming by 9:0 clock, she may or may not have screwed the entire operation.