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[Introduction]
This is a campfire about a group of 10 teens just out of their senior year in high school. Hoping it will be the best time of their lives they try and let their true feelings out because it may be the only chance they get. NOTE: YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A TEEN TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CAMPFIRE! :)
Here are some basic rules.
1. Keep it pg-13 and minimal cursing
2. enter your character's bio on your first entry and include the folowing
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Personality:
Apperance:
Hobbies:
Hopes and dreams:
Secret: (you have an option to reveal it now or later)
other:
3.keep it along the story line only one or two crazy twists
4. You have 3 days to add or i skip you. (srry)
5. Have fun!
Female 1: Glamgirl12
Female 2:Prettyprincess555222333
Female 3:GoldenHopeGoingtoCollege
Female 4:Jo*s back from FFA Convention
Male 1:Matt Not Here, Take a Message
Male 2: Angless has grey hair at 19
Male 3:Agent-409
Male 4:Jason Simmons
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 About addition #1: By: Glam-BACK Added: Tue, 03/21/2006 @ 3:08pmSize: 967 Characters Name:Jessica
Age:18
Gender:Female
Personality:funloving girl who just loves to have fun. Very bubbly and happy all the time trying to make people smile. Although she can be quite random at times which gets on people's nerves.
Apperance: tall about 5'6 very attractive with brown curly hair that reaches her waist. She has deep blue eyes that tend to look aqua if she's outside in the sun. she loves bright colors and being different. You never know what to expect with her around.
Hobbies: she loves horses and all animals. she also loves to read and draw.
Hopes and dreams: she hopes to go to college and major to be a vet or another job that has to do with animals.
Secret: (you have an option to reveal it now or later)LATER!
other: she loves to sing but only does it in secret. She actually has a beautiful voice but always doubts it.
About addition #2: By: **Pretty**Princess** ![View harrysgirl121's Portfolio. [Offline / Private]](http://imgs.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-regular-2.gif "View harrysgirl121's Portfolio. [Offline / Private]") Added: Tue, 03/21/2006 @ 3:25pmSize: 853 Characters
Age: 17 and 3/4
Gender:Female
Personality: shy and quite usually keeps to herself. will talk a lot if you really get to know her
Apperance: about 5'3 short blonde hair that falls right behind her ears. she has bright green eyes which is the only thing she really likes about herself. Her usual look is jeans and a tang top but nothing to show offy
Hobbies: she loves to cook or bake it's just one of those really weird things she does.
Hopes and dreams: she hopes to open her own chain of restraunts and get her own TV show.
Secret: (you have an option to reveal it now or later) later
other: she goes into these moods when no one can get near her without her blowing a fuse. Again another weird thing she does.
About addition #3: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Sat, 04/8/2006 @ 3:04pmSize: 2,022 Characters
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Personality: Kaio likes to be different. He's temperamental, loves a laugh but then might fall into a hole of sullen, philosophical depression. Mostly he's a good listener and knows how to help people but he's very closed off. Feircly loyal to his friends but he's not exactly the sort of guy you just approach and he can be a complete jerk if he does not like you. Not antisocial around people he's close with, slightly over protective. Loud, likes attention, he likes to be different. Lives for his music and his guitar.
Appearence: He's a typical punk rocker sorta guy, he wears dark jeans, multiple belts, either band logo tshirts or dark coloured shirts but he loves to look good. He wont wear what makes him look formless as he likes to show off. He often wears a black jacket. His hair is naturally blond but right now he's dyed black with electric blue streaks. Last week it was blond with red tips and he might revert to that soon. He has several tattoos, a tattoo of a small scorpian at the small of his back and a raven, wings flared out across his shoulder blades. Eyeliner doned, peicings - five in his left ear, three in his right, one through his eyebrow. He's naturally quite pale and his skin is flawless though most people dont look at him long enough to notice.
Hobbies:Guitar, music..... his band in general, he's uber keen when it comes to his music because it's what brings him to life in a way. Raves....
Hopes/Dreams: Duh! Working in music! He w ants to eithers be a big band star or atleast work in t he music industry writing songs or something.... He lives and breathes music.
Secret: Later.... he's got more then one.... so here's one of them: his dad's an alcoholic and beats up on his family at times.
Other: Meepus est
About addition #4: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Tue, 04/11/2006 @ 11:04amSize: 1,518 Characters
Age: 19 *oldest in the class*
Gender: Male
Personality: He's mostly fun loving. Cares alot about things he's intrested in. Loves music. Plays about more than he used to. He preferes to listen to people rather than talk. When it comes to his skating he has little regard for his personal safty. If he's dared to do something he will almost always do it. While he is charismatic he doesn't like large crowds.
Appearence: Scruffy cloathing torn in the knee's from his many bails. Cute. Waist length hair tied back into a braided ponytail. Pale skin. Fit in a good way. Well toned arms. A tattoo of a pair of wings on his back that reaches to his wrists. Likes to wear short sleeved shirts but does wear a long leather coat.
Hobbies: Skatboarding. Iceskating. Tai chi. Music and guitar.
Hopes/Dreams: Pluck up the courage to ask her to go on a date with him. Dreams of being with her almost everynoght. Making it as a pro skater.
Secret: He's a drug addict. And he's in love with one of his freinds.
Other: He's been spending more time with his friends and not his actual girlfriend. Works with Kaio in the band but he's been skipping out on practice's to spend time with andrea. Not overly active in his friendships but he does what he needs to do when it needs to be done. He was the singer of the band but he went for a different role so he could remain more in the shadows.
About addition #5: By: Agent-409 Added: Tue, 04/18/2006 @ 9:49pmSize: 2,524 Characters
Name: Jordan Pryce (usually goes by Jordy with friends/family)
Age: Just turned 17
Gender: Male
Personality: He likes to laugh and mess around a lot and is pretty outgoing. While at times he’s crazy, he knows when to calm down and be serious. He’s a fun loving guy who just likes to hang out with his friends and fool around. He’s smart but you would never know it. He’s a really sweet guy and pretty sensitive for the most part. Most people who don’t know him would be surprised if they actually started talking to him because a lot of people judge him at first glance.
Appearance: He has blonde hair and blue eyes. His hair is cut pretty close to his head but not super close. He probably has about an inch in the longest spot and has pretty short bangs in the front. He mostly wears dark colored, polo shirts, button down shirts or T shirts with jeans and is pretty stylish. He’s about 5’10 and trim, but not scrawny. When he feels like it, he’ll usually wear a baseball cap or a beanie if it’s cold.
Hobbies: He plays drums in Kai’s band and really enjoys it. He likes going to parties and what not with his friends. Also, he likes to draw things all the time. No one really takes him for the athletic jock sort of guy but, outside of school, he’s really into mountain biking and also likes to go skating with Angeless though he’s not as good.
Hopes and dreams: He mostly hopes that their band will make it big one day. If not, he wants to go pro with mountain biking or become an artist. But he's already decided to be an artist on the side no matter what happens. If those plans fall through, he’ll go to some college where he’ll probably become a teacher or a doctor or something- he hasn’t really decided.
Secret: The big stuff Later. But ( for a "smaller" one:) his friends don't know that his dad's in prison they just know he's out of the picture.
Other: As the youngest in the group, he tends to have the most energy at times, challenged only by some of the more outgoing girls. He’s been friends with Jessica since they were in the fifth grade when he moved into town. He lives with his Aunt (dad’s sister), who has now legally adopted him, because his mother died when he was younger and his father is currently incarcerated. His aunt is really nice and loves him a lot so he’s happy there with her.
About addition #6: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! ![View taryn's Portfolio. [Offline / Private]](http://imgs.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-regular-40.gif "View taryn's Portfolio. [Offline / Private]") Added: Sat, 04/22/2006 @ 4:37pmSize: 2,408 Characters
Age:18
Gender: Female
Personality: Cocky and arrogant, Genevieve (or Jenny, as her friends call her) loves to be the center of attention. She is caring and empathetic at heart, but can seem snobby when you first meet her. She's the high school jock-spring soccer forward and winter basketball point guard are her specialties. The boys seem to fawn over her, but she's not interested in love. She's deep and sensual on the inside, but aloof and stand-offish on the outside. She tends to have a dry sense of humor, and can be judgemental to people who aren't on her level of intelligence.
Apperance: Medium height and weight, Jenny's most noticeable traits include her hair and eyes. She has thick, curly blonde hair that is shoulder length. It's usually in a pony tail. She has deep, dark blue eyes, that become deeper as she becomes angrier or happier. She has dimples and freckles on her nose, and goes for the natural look. No makeup, jeans, sweatshirt, and sunglasses are her attire.
Hobbies: Sports, mostly. She's a basketball and soccer star, and her teamates would follow her to the end of the earth. She also has a slight fettish for books, but her friends don't know this. She loves to go out and have fun at parties-and sometimes indulges a little too much in alcohol. She loves danger and risk-she'll do anything for a good adventure.
Hopes and dreams: She hopes to continue laying basketball all the way up to the WNBA. However, if this doesn't work out (Jenny's very realistic), Genevieve is ready to fall back on her writing skills. She'll take journalism or travel writing, if she can get it.
Secret: (you have an option to reveal it now or later): Genevieve's biggest secret is her true personality. She is very rough and aloof on the outside-no one knows what's hidden underneath. She is very intelligent and philosophical. Only her dearest friends know this about her.
other: Genevieve is very loyal. She'll do anything for her friends. If they are ever in trouble or need something from her, she doesn't hesitate. It's just BECOMING her friend that is the biggest issue. She chooses friends wisely-but she loves them dearly until the end. She lives with her mother and younger sister, Sabine (2 years old). She has one pet- a golden retriever named Artemis.
About addition #7: By: Jason Simmons Added: Wed, 04/26/2006 @ 4:28amSize: 1,025 Characters
Age: Just turned 19
Gender: Male
Personality: Shy at first, but when you get to know him, he opens up quickly. Loves rock music and is trying to get a band together. He has a temper that is very hard to ignite. But when it does, you'll know it. He is kind to everyone and shows everyone the same amount of respect when he meets them. How they treat him determines whether his respect for them grows or falls.
Appearance: About 5' 10" with a stocky build. He has dirty blond hair that is slowly becoming brown. He has blue-gray eyes that turn into shades of green and yellow, depending on his mood.
Hobbies: Plays the bass and drums, but mostly likes to sing. Enjoys reading and writing.
Hopes and Dreams: Though he wants to be part of a rock group, his more aquirable hope is to become a police officer or criminal psychologist.
Secret: Will tell later.
About addition #8: By: **Jo tired & pretty stressed** Added: Thu, 05/4/2006 @ 8:59pmSize: 1,333 Characters
Name: JoAnna "Jo" Anderson
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Personality: Jo is sorta a trouble-maker. She gets in trouble a lot, but makes sure it's not enough to get her parents called. She's mouthly and acts like she hates everyone. She really can be fun, caring, and a all-around nice, but she keeps this hidden and perfers to keep people at a distance.
Apperance: Jo is tall and slender with soft curves. Her long jet black hair extends down to the small of her back and a few loose strands are always falling in front of her piercing green eyes. She usually wears jeans and vintage shirts in mostly dark colors.
Hobbies: Jo enjoys doing anything that will keep her from going home at night. She likes going to parties, music, and she can sing very well.
Hopes and dreams: Jo just lives one day at a time. She doesn't really have plans for the future. She would like to go to college, but she currently thinks it's impossible.
Secret: (you have an option to reveal it now or later) Jo's parent's abandoned her and she currently lives on the street.
Other: Jo works wherever she can whenever she can to earn money for the things she needs. She's doing all right so far.
About addition #9: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sat, 05/6/2006 @ 9:04pmSize: 918 Characters
Monday June 12:
"Ahhh" Jessica sighed as she sat down next to her best friend Andrea in History class. "Only one more week of school and were out for good! I can't wait!"
"Only one bad thing Jess your forgeting about all the tests we take this week."
"Come on Drea why do you always look on the negative side?"
She was cut off because their History teacher Mr.Volpa walked in and started his usual last week of school speech. It always got so boring and held out that no one ended up paying any attention anyway.
After History Jessica and Andrea split up for the rest of morning classes and didn't meet up till lunch. Lunch went pretty normal, well at least at first: get food, sit with gang, talk but then in the middle of everything...
About addition #10: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Sat, 05/6/2006 @ 9:18pmSize: 859 Characters
Me Andrea personally doesn't think it's funny and wants to go help him but i get too nervous and are afraid what your friends might think.
Nobody thinks much of his hacking until he falls on the floor and the hacking stops. At this point the whole cafateria is silent and staring at the spot where Arnold is laying. "someone's got to help him" someone shouts from across the room.
Finally Andrea couldn't stand it and walks swiftly across the room puts Arnold into a sitting position and preforms the hemilic. At this point everyone was staring at her and she just wanted Arnold to start breathing again. He finally did and Andrea sped out of the room before anyone could say a single word.
About addition #11: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Tue, 05/9/2006 @ 10:49amSize: 1,959 Characters
His hair was spiky with the front falling over his eyes; dyed black this week, blue streaks highlighting the mussed up look that he seemed to be sporting... Kaio looked at himself in the mirror, frowing at the paleness of his face today and the pale bags beneath his eyes. He didn't want to be here. He needed a break already. Then again... He SHOULD have tried sleeping sometime in the holiday... He SHOULD have gone to bed before 4am last night... He SHOULD have turned off his music and unplugged his guitar... But he hadn't done any of those things and so as cool water dripped down his face, he knew he deserved the exhaustion that was pushing him into submission.
The door burst open behind him, two younger kids were carrying a ginger mop of limbs... What the hell? He glared as they came towards the sinks. Why w ere they disturbing him? He had left lunch to be ALONE for five goddamn minutes....
The heaving form was Arnold, a guy Kaio had teased more than once and bruised many more times than he had meant to... The kid was crying.
"What the f*** happened to you?" He asked, eyes narrowing... He admitted he was mildly curious but he kept his voice bland. Hoping to dissuade them.
"A girl just saved his life..." One of the other boy's replied in that annoying nasal voice that made Kai smirk slightly, "Poor old Arnold was chocking and -"
"Whatever, save the sob story. Have fun kiddos." He was already bored. Only chocking... nothing interesting ever happened here.... Oh well... Maybe he could gret in some music practice before lessons started up again...
About addition #12: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Tue, 05/9/2006 @ 11:33amSize: 1,478 Characters
His friends had learnt that taking part in his stunts was not good for their health. He knew that too them he was unbreakable. He could break bones and still turn up ready to go again.
Today was backflips and grab tricks. Insame use of enviroments was his way of dealing. He could look at a burning car and think. 'geeze that would look good doing a trick over'.
"Tell me you got that! "he shouted gleafully as he brushed himself down.
He'd just landed a grab that look almost as painful as the landing.
"You realise that the objective is to land the tricks "asked the one holding the camera?
He considered it for a moment then laughed.
"Why? People would pay either way. My med records speak for themselves...especialy since I put them on the web page you guys did up for me "he laughed as he was still on camera.
He realised he hadn't eaten yet and so he grabbed a bag of crisps out of his open pack.
"Jackass...psssh. I've done better stuff when I'm stoned "he thaught to himself as he munched the contents of the bag.
He waved as he saw his friends coming over to greet him.
About addition #13: By: Agent-409 Added: Tue, 05/9/2006 @ 8:19pmSize: 2,483 Characters
“What’s up guys?” Angeless asked as he came over and stepped off his board, popping it up and catching it in his hand, motioning for the kids with the camera that they could shut it off. He waved bye to them as they took off to go edit.
“Just chillin’- what do you expect?” Zeke joked, “I mean it IS the last week of school.”
“And it won’t come soon enough.” Jenny sighed.
“Look at it this way…” Jordy said, placing his hand to his chin and pretending to be calculating out his words, “after this… we’re free!” He said in an exaggerated way.
“You need to take a chill pill…” Jenny said as she hit his hat over his eyes. Jordy gave her a fake angry look and fixed his hat which was just a plain navy blue hat that matched perfectly with his white polo shirt and jeans.
“Here Angeless,” Jordy said as he handed him a folded piece of paper, “Maybe you can put this on a publicity poster or something, either way, I don’t want it back.” Angeless opened it up to see a sketch of him skating; he was midway through a spin, high above the vert ramp.
“Thanks dude.” Angeless said as he folded it up and put it away, “Now what do you all say we go get something to eat?”
The four of them went into the cafeteria, where things seemed to be normal, nothing too out of the ordinary except that they couldn’t find Jessica or Andrea at their normal table, and Kaio was no where in sight, but they did meet up with Jo.
“I think we just missed a show,” Jo said as they all approached.
“Oh well… life goes on.” Jenny said with an air of uninterest to her voice.
They got some food to eat and talked and laughed a little until the bell rang, telling them it was time for 6th period. Only two more classes to go and they were that much closer to graduation. Jordy couldn’t wait. High school had been fun, but it was just dragging on now, and he’d be much happier out in the real world then here in this huge drama club.
He and Jenny set off towards 6th period where they hoped they might find Kiao who was also in that class and wished that their class wouldn’t be too much of a bore. The five of them all agreed to meet up after school as they went separate ways, hoping they might find the others somewhere in the process.
About addition #14: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Tue, 05/9/2006 @ 8:35pmSize: 2,213 Characters
"I say we ditch today," Jenny suggested, snubbing a few girls who walked by and waved. They hurried on quickly after she ignored them, and she sighed. "Don't know why they bother. In fact, I haven't even seen any of them before. They think that just because they come to a couple of soccer games..."
"...they are best friends with Queen Genevieve," Jordy joked. "Get over yourself, princess. And we're going to class. Otherwise, we'll never find Kiao."
"Never find me?" Kiao had clambered up behind his friends, who were now standing outside the doorway of their classroom. "Looks like you got unlucky. By the way, hey baby, nice swing in your backyard."
"Shut up," said Jenny haughtily.
"No, I meant Jord."
The three friends laughed with appreciation, and walked into the room, finding seats beside each other. Before class started, they talked about food and skating and music: common topics amoung their group.
"Hey look, it's Jess," Jordan suddenly pointed towards the door. Jessica was waving cutely towards the three, who all lifted their hands to respond.
"Where's Andrea?" Jenny yelled across the classroom. Other students in the class looked towards her, but she ignored their stares. "We haven't seen her all day."
"Mrs. Peyton, please refrain from shouting." Mr. Rodrick had just stood in front of the classroom. His bespeckled face looked grim against the blackboard behind him. "Haven't we had a discussion about this before?"
"Actually sir, it's usually me you have to put a tazer to," Kaio said.
The class laughed, and Jessica left the door, motioning that she would meet them outside after school.
"Bring Andrea," Jordan mouthed.
Class began, and Jordan, Kaio, and Jenny settled down to start their regular routine of note-passing, and distractive behavior.
About addition #15: By: Jason Simmons Added: Wed, 05/10/2006 @ 1:44amSize: 1,062 Characters
Luckily, though, his sixth period teacher, Mrs. Halls, did not bother him too much. A kind person, Mrs. Halls was not the reason he dreaded going to his Advanced Psychology class. Nor was the class itself, he loved psychology. It was some of the people in the class.
Kirk Shields was the worst of them, and it didn't help that he was Zeke's cousin. Zeke loved him, because he was his cousin, but he couldn't stand Kirk. Kirk was stuck up in every way. And today was no different.
Kirk was a year younger than Zeke, but was always trying to boss everyone around. But Zeke tried to push that out of his mind right now, trying to concentrate on the rest of the day. It would be long, especially with Kirk and co. nipping at Zeke and his friends' heels.
About addition #16: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sun, 05/14/2006 @ 12:55pmSize: 1,349 Characters
Her thoughts were interupted by Jordy coming up behind her and scaring the living daylights out of her.
"Calm down I just wanted to say hi." You literally jumped ten feet."
"Shut up! I did not" I said defensivley.
"Whatever where's Andrea?" Jordan asked.
"Funny thing you should mention her but I haven't..."
Once again I was interupted, but this time it was because the rest of the gang (besides Andrea) had just met up with us in front of the school.
"Hey There you guys are" sais Kaio. "But where's Andrea?"
"As I was saying before you guys came over, I haven't seen Andrea since lunch. I thought you guys knew where she was."
"Oh brother where has she gone now? She never skips classes." said Jenny.
"All I know is when we find her she's sure to be in one of her "moods".
And with that the seven of us set out in search of where in the world could Andrea be.
About addition #17: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Sun, 05/14/2006 @ 2:03pmSize: 862 Characters
"At least I'm safe now" she thought. She was hiding out in an old tree house that her Jessica, Jo, and Jenny had built in seventh grade.
Andrea started to drift off thinking of all the good times they had in the treehouse. Laughing talking, sleepovers. All the kinds of stuff that girls do in 7th grade.
"ANDREA, ANDREA WHERE ARE YOU!!!"
"Shit! they found me!" thought Andrea. "Maybe they won't think to look up here. Who am I kidding, of course they will. Myswell face the music she thought to herself.
She stuck her head out the window and yelled "I'm up here"
About addition #18: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Mon, 05/15/2006 @ 4:43pmSize: 1,843 Characters
He guessed it could have been worse... She could have been beaten up by one of the plebs who thought they were fantastic... Or she could have become manically depressed and slashed her wrists.... Or fallen from the school roof whislt thinking of amazing worlds far far away from this place... Kaio shook his head, trying to get the half crazed image from his head. He was not meant to think like this... He wasn't supposed to think the worst...
He sighed, forced a smile as he saw Andrea's face high above, "Where the hell have you been?!" he laughed, half joking, half not.
"Just here. Thinking."
-Hiding- he frowned and gave her the once over. She looked fine. But he knew from experiance that people who looked perfectly happy could be breaking apart inside.
"Why you up here then? You coulda just done thinking in class?" Jenny was smiling, shuffling over to stand by the other girl.
Kaio glanced down at the floor. Once this place had seemed huge. Now it really didn't... It almost as if they were too big, too consuming for the place to really function. He hated it. He hated this feeling... Like life was comig to an end... this part of his life... was so soon going to be shattered into a thousand and one memories that would eventually only be a haze in the myriad of emotions and moments he had been through.
"Kaio. Oi." Five fingers infront of his eyes, "Wake up."
He looked up, blankly, "Sorry... Just thinking."
About addition #19: By: Agent-409 Added: Thu, 05/18/2006 @ 3:04amSize: 1,752 Characters
“Yeah, yeah, yeah…” Jordy said shaking his head, “You know what I think? I think you people think too much.”
“Well there is a lot to think about,” Jessica said, seeming to go off into a far off stare that marked the same thought process of the others.
“Aww… whatever.” Jordy said with a smile, halfway joking. Then more seriously added, “I say we stop thinking and start… planning.”
“Planning for what?” Jenny asked. They still all sat in the cramped little tree house. Jordy, too, could remember the days of yesteryear when they had hung out there- the time when the boys had decided to take over the little fort from the girls that one summer when they were 12, the times they had run away from home and all met up in that tree, all the games they used to play, the talks they used to have and all the trouble they had plotted.
“Look,” Jordy said, “We have what… less than a week left before we’re out of high school for good right?” he asked, the others nodded, so he continued, “Well… things are going to change you know… after this summer- we’ll go our separate ways most likely, and yeah sure it’ll be sad,” he said with an understatement, “so I say we make this summer special.”
“How?” Zeke asked and, even though Jordy had brought up the subject, he didn’t really have any plans for his own suggestion so he just shrugged, hoping someone else might answer for him.
And for a second, Jordy felt like he was back in the old days of when they were younger and spent their evenings up in that tree house, just wasting the day away. And he knew it was those days he would miss.
About addition #20: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Thu, 05/18/2006 @ 7:37amSize: 4,229 Characters
"Look Jord," Jenny said, as she unconciously sat down on the floor. "Summer might almost be here, but there are things happening this week that I haven't even got planned yet."
"Oh, come on Genevieve, you have things to do?" Zeke teased. "Since when have you worried about plans?"
Jenny threw a floor pillow at him, which he caught expertly, and put under him. They were now all sitting in a circle, looking at each other and no doubt, thinking about what this tree had meant to them long ago. Genevieve, herself, could remember make-overs, water balloon fights in the summer, secrets between girls, and hostile takeover by a number of skinny, wiry boys. Everyone had changed now.
"Well," said Jessica, looking cheerful. "Prom is this weekend. Saturday. Have we all decided who's going with who this year?"
"Don't look at me," growled Kai, "I'm not going. It's not my scene."
Jessica rolled her eyes. "Of course you're going!"
"Don't worry," Jenny said to Kai. "I heard there's bitchin' parties afterwards. Matt Gregory's party to be exact...." Genevieve and Kai smiled at each other. They both knew Gregory's parties very well. Lots of alcohol and crazy high schoolers taking any dare at a beat.
"I wish you wouldn't use language like that," Andrea said softly, looking towards Genevieve.
Jenny's rough demeanor had always been softened when she was around Andrea, but momentarily she had forgotten.
"Yea, okay," was her only response.
"What about that lunch we were supposed to go get?" Jordan asked, holding a hand to his stomach. "I'm starving."
"We could eat up here," Jessica suggested. When everyone agreed she, Jordan, and Jo went to make sandwiches and get some drinks. Andrea, Jenny, Kai, Zeke, and Angeless were left in the mix.
"Well whose going with who?" Angeless said gruffly, leaning against the far back wall. "I don't want to be left out just because I haven't been saying anything."
"We could always go as one big group," suggested Andrea. She had always been shy when the group split into pairs; she didn't like the feeling of one-on-one attention.
Genevieve laughed. "Yeah right. Then when all you squares get tired, what are Kai, Zeke, Angeless going to do? We're going to be stuck going home early. I wanna party!"
"Yeah, besides Andrea," Angeless said. "We can't trust ourselves as a group. I mean, you are the only sane one."
The others returned with the food, and the group began eating and chatting, discussing their plans for the prom.
"I say we just pick out of a hat," said Jo. "It's easier that way."
Everyone agreed and shrugged their shoulders. They all ripped up pieces of paper and put in their name.
"I'll go first," said Genevieve, always happy to be the center of attention. She saw Jordan roll his eyes, and she hit him on the arm.
"Damn, girl! Just go pick a name," he laughed. Andrea shot a disapproving gaze towards him.
Genevieve reached her hand in the bag and drew out a name.
"Angeless," Genevieve said, reaching over and giving her friend a kiss on the cheek. "You better look nice," she warned. "I'm banking on prom queen this year."
"Don't worry, Jenny," Angeless said, winking at the others. "I won't mess it up for you."
Genevieve hit him on the arm and said to Zeke, Kai, and Jordy. "Don't worry boys, you can all be my dates in college."
Everyone laughed.
About addition #21: By: Jason Simmons Added: Thu, 05/18/2006 @ 8:55pmSize: 1,057 Characters
Now that Jenny had picked Angeless' name out, he could only hope he picked out Jessica's. He got lucky. No sooner had he pulled out the piece of paper and looked at the name, he felt a sudden wash of relief.
Jessica's name stared back at him. He gave his signature sly grin and put the name up for everyone to see.
"Well," Jordy said." Looks like it's Jessica and ol' Zeke." He knew that Zeke had had a crush on Jessica since they were 12, but was a good enough friend not to say anything.(This is one of Zeke's secret's.)
"OK, Izzy," Jessica said. She saw him wince. Jessica was the only person who could get away with calling him Izzy."Like Jenny told Angeless, wear something nice."
"You know I will," he told her, playfully nudging her.
About addition #22: By: Glam-BACK Added: Tue, 05/23/2006 @ 3:48pmSize: 1,478 Characters
"Do I have to?" she asked pleadingly.
"YES!" The seven of us all chorused together.
"Okay!" she sighed. She reached her hand reluctantly into the hat and at first she pulled out Jo's name but she repicked.
"Jordan" she said.
"See that wasn't to bad" Jessica whispered in her ear.
Jordan just smiled knowing that Andrea got embarassed easily.
"I guess that means Kaio and Jo are going to gether." said Jenny.
It was quiet for a while but suddenly Zeke spoke. "Does any one else but me feel a little weird like.. I don't know apprehensive?"
"About what?" said Angeless not taking his eyes off the floor.
"Well I was thinking about what Jordy said and it got me thinking, this is our last summer together and what happens after. What if we never all see each other again?"
"You know what I think?" said Jenny "I think you think too much. Let's get out of here it's almost dark."
They all started down the ladder and onto the ground below.As they all sarted off toards the main road Jessica stopped and looked up at the treehouse that held so many of her childhood memories. To tell the Truth she knew what Zeke meant because she had the exact same feeling.
About addition #23: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Tue, 05/23/2006 @ 4:16pmSize: 1,474 Characters
WHERE THE HECK IS MY TERM PAPER!!!!????? MOTHER!!!!!!!!!! screamed Andrea her voice filled with rage.
"Why are you screaming!? The whole neighborhood can hear you" her mother said standing in the doorway to Andrea's bedroom.
"Because I can't find my term paper, and without it I'll fail! Andrea's voice was shaking and you could tell she was going to cry soon.
"Good thing you have a mother or you surley would be lost"
"What does that mean?" Andrea said with a hint of sarcasam in her voice.
"It means that I know where your term paper is and if you'd calm down and keep cool you might be able to find it."
"Okay so give it to me" andrea said.
"No" siad Andrea's mother flatly.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN NO!?" Andrea was outraged.
"I think this is a great experiance for you. You need to learn to be a little more organized and keep calm. I also know as your mother that you will most likely find it before you leave for school and if you don't well it's one of life's lessons you'll have to learn." with that Andrea's mother shut the door knowing what would come next.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Andreas screams rang through the whole house
It was official Andrea was in one of her "moods"
About addition #24: By: Agent-409 Added: Wed, 05/31/2006 @ 7:50pmSize: 3,304 Characters
“Awww…” he said as he rolled over and put his pillow over the back of his head.
“Yes, it’s time already. Get up."
“I’m going, I’m getting up, I promise.” Jordy said as he remained with his pillow over his head.
“Prove it,” His aunt said smiling a little, “You don’t look like you’re going anywhere.” She pulled his blanket off of him as she opened the blinds. “Look alive Private!” She asserted as if they were in the military. Then she smiled and left. Jordy crawled wearily out of bed.
He took a quick shower before putting on a pair of blue shorts and a white T-shirt with a brand name logo across the chest. Before leaving the room, he laced up his blue and white vans and put on a plain green baseball hat to match the little bit of green there was on the shirt. Then he went downstairs.
He popped a few pop tarts in the toaster before the doorbell rang. He answered it by just pulling the handle in a little bit, then running back to the kitchen to grab the pop tarts. When he returned to the hallway, Jessica was standing there, with the door open.
“I’m going to school!” Jordan called upstairs.
“Okay! Bye!” His aunt called back down.
“Bye!” he yelled again before leaving though the door.
“You must have more hats than anyone else I know.” Jessica said with a smile once they were on the sidewalk, headed towards the school.
“One for every possible occasion of course.” Jordy smiled back.
Jessica and Jordy had walked to school together nearly everyday since the time they were in 6th grade and they were deemed old enough to walk the distance. On days that it rained, either Jordan’s aunt or one of Jessica’s parents would drive them. Even now, though Jordan had a car and Jessica had her license, they still walked. It wasn’t far, and it kind of reminded Jordan of the good old days.
They didn’t always talk a lot on their walks but when they did it was usually just chitter chatter that kept them entertained for a few minutes.
“You should sing at graduation, Jess.” Jordy was saying, “I mean you know how they’re having student performers and stuff right…”
“Now why would I do that?” She asked. Jordan was one of the only people who ever heard her sing.
“I don’t know why you don’t like your voice.” He said, “I think it’s just lovely.” He smiled at her, trying to convince her to do it.
“No thanks. I don’t like the spotlight.” Jessica said.
“I’ll make you a deal… you sing and I’ll dance to your song.” Jordy laughed, “I’m joking- please don’t make me dance.”
“Oh but Jordy… I’m sure everyone would just love to see you in a tutu.” She said back sarcastically. They both laughed.
When they reached the school, they saw some of their friends hanging around outside in the normal spot, waving happily as they approached the group.
About addition #25: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Wed, 05/31/2006 @ 8:20pmSize: 5,333 Characters
"Ten bucks he hasn't even rolled out of bed yet," said Angeless, who was popping his skateboard into his hand.
"I'll take that bet," Jenny answered as she waved to her two friends walking up the street.
"Hey guys," Jessica said. "Looks like we're just missing three of us."
"Don't count on them," Kai responded. "I heard Andrea had one of her fits, Jo had to come in early, and well, Zeke is just too lazy to get up..."
Everyone laughed as they started walking towards the school. They began talking about prom plans-limos, dinner, afterparties until they reached the front doors of their good old high school.
As they entered, they split off into their normal class-walking groups. Kai, Jessica, and Jenny headed off down the hallway, Angeless and Jordan in another.
Jenny, Kai, and Jessica walked at a quick pace, hoping to get through the crowd to their first class-maybe once without any mishaps. As they passed a group of people, however, someone grabbed Jenny's arm.
"Hey, babe, what's up?" It was Trevor Lewis, the quaterback for the football team, and the boy who Jenny, Jessica, Jo, and Andrea used to drool over in middle school.
"If you haven't noticed, doughboy, I'm walking to class," Jenny said, wiggling free of his grasp. "And if you ever call me babe again, I'll see to it that you find something nasty in your football cleats."
Trevor's group of friends laughed, and Kai and Jessica gave each other amused looks. They loved it when Jenny acted pretentious.
"Sorry, Jen. Come on now, don't be that way," Trevor said.
Jenny stopped in her tracks as Jessica and Kai did the same. There was no way they were going to miss this show.
"All right, then. What did you want to say?"
"I wanted to say," he looked at Jenny's two friends who seemed unable to keep smiles off their faces. "Uh, well. First, I wanted to apologize for making fun of your friend, whatshisname, uh..."
"Ezekial," Jenny said, putting her hands on her hips. "And if you ask me, that's a shitty apology. I don't think I'll be attending your party on Saturday night after all..."
Jessica let out a loud giggle, which made poor Trevor even more baffled.
"Well, see that's the second thing. I wanted to know if you had a prom date already."
"Well, it's sweet of you to ask," Jenny said, making her voice a little softer. "But, I've already got a date." And she took Kai and Jessica's arms as if to steer them away from such an embarrasing display.
"But," Jenny called over her shoulder to the boy, "You get my friend's name right next time, and I'll rethink that party situation."
She, Jessica, and Kai hurried off-Kai and Jessica laughing as Jenny hovered, embarassed, in the middle of them.
"It's really not that funny," she exclaimed, putting her hands to her cheeks.
"Oh my god, take a picture!" Kai laughed. "She's embarrased."
Instead of hitting him or throwing an insult back, Jenny just looked up into Kai's face. His smile was wiped off instantly.
"Jesus, Jenny, what's the matter with you?" he said, feeling uncomfortable.
"Nothing...," said Genevieve, as she turned her face away. "It's just..well, I think I really hurt him."
And for what seemed like ages, Jessica and Kai were quiet. They had just seen something that shook their whole world. For a couple of seconds, Genevieve Peyton had put her pride away.
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Truthfully, though, she was her old self by the end of the period. In a matter of thirty minutes she had managed to make the teacher stutter, given a girl the nickname "Slutty Susan", and even managed to offend a group of geeks when she asked them loudly, "I don't think calculators are quite foolproof, do you?"
Kai put his arm around her and Jessica's shoulders as the three friends walked out.
"I've missed you girls," he said, smiling. "What say we find the rest of the group and skip second period today?"
Jessica shook him off.
"If you're going to skip (which will be without me, thank you very much), you might as well go wake up Zeke. Even if school doesn't seem important enough to wake up for, he needs to be up for afterwards."
"Why?" Kai asked gruffly.
"We have things to plan," and with that she walked away, carrying her books on her hip.
Kai turned back to Jenny. "What do you say, Genevieve?" he asked.
Jenny shrugged. "I say, let's go cause some terror."
The two friends smiled at each other.
About addition #26: By: Jason Simmons Added: Thu, 06/1/2006 @ 5:13amSize: 1,597 Characters
He had driven to Jessica's house to ask her parent's what color her dress was, politely declining to see it. He wanted to be surprised. He also wanted very badly to impress Jess.
He found out it was red. So he went to the best place to rent a tux in town, PROMS AND WEDDINGS. As he walked through the store, he had to massage the right side of his face where his scar was.
His scar ran from the end of his right eye to just below his cheekbone. It was the scar that Trevor had made fun of. If only Trevor knew how Zeke had gotten that scar, he wouldn't have tried to ridicule Zeke.
But Zeke had other things in mind than dwelling on that painful memory. He quickly went back to searching for a tux.
After finding the perfect one, a black & white suit with a velvet crimson bow, Zeke paid for it and left the shop. He decided it was best to drop off the tux at home and go to school.
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Kai and Jenny were just about to leave the school to get Zeke when he pulled up. He got out of his Grand Am and walked brisquely to meet them.
"Where's everyone else?" he asked.
"We don't know where Jo's at, but everyone else is at Angeless' ramp," Kai said.
"Well, what are waiting for?" Zeke smiled. "Let's go join 'em."
About addition #27: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sat, 06/3/2006 @ 11:31amSize: 1,050 Characters
Angeless was doing his warmup before attempting some new moves he'd been working on. The crowd was slowly becominging denser as they all waited for the show to start.
[Note:Before I write about the moves forgive me if I make any mistakes because I'm not good with skatboarding and the terms used :)]
Angeless made his way up to the high ramp and started to do some jumps and rail grindings. He did some more moves while the crowd roared their approval.
Angeless went once more back to the top of the ramp and started down. He went of the other end did two turns and a kick flip (I warned you I was horrible at this lol)Right before the landing Angeless lost his balance and landed hard on his left arm.
AHHHHHH! Angeless was screaming
You could tell this was not part of the show.
About addition #28: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Sat, 06/3/2006 @ 11:45amSize: 910 Characters
"Go get help!" Kai cried to the other four and they ran off back to the school.
"Are you okay?" Jenny asked leaning over Angeless to try and lift him off his arm.
"I think it's broken, but it's no big deal" said Angeless half heartidly. "Please don't make a big deal out of this, I don't want to look like a woss."
"We won't make a big deal out of this if you cooperate. You'll probably have to go to the hospital" said Jessica.
Before he had to time to argue back the other four came running down from the school followed by the nurse, the principle, and some teachers.
"Oh great" thought Angeless. "Exactly what I wanted a big scene.
About addition #29: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Tue, 06/6/2006 @ 9:54amSize: 2,587 Characters
Because tomorrow it may not exist.
For no reason those words lingered in Kaio’s head as Angeless breathed heavily beside him, waiting for the ambulance to take him away.
The laughter of ghosts will wash away with the rainfall.
A tune vibrated in his mind, he could already hear it lulling across guitar strings, thrumming on a dropped-d chord that despite the bustle of those around him seemed to block out the rest of the world. Vibrations in the air translated into blurred words and absently he realised that someone was talking to him.
Shiver amongst the crowds of heated people.
And they will rise again in flame.
Faintly the stench of cigarette smoke and alcohol and a strange air of anxiety met him, drowning him in the reality that was Jen and Angeless and Jess.
Cling. Grasp onto whatever your fingers touch.
Drown. Hold on tighter next time.
“I guess we need to go…” Jen was saying as what looked to be an ambulance crew drew closer. Kaio flinched, recognising one of them from a more recent visit to the hospital. He wouldn’t forget that trip for a long time, he understood that, of course he did… but for that face to be here… He felt his skin flush in a bitter shame.
“You gonna be alright Angel?” someone said, Kaio thought it must have been Jess… He couldn’t pay attention.
Head down, eyes averted, don’t draw attention…
“Yeah,” Their skater friend didn’t sound as certain as usual but still flashed them his normal confident smile, “Yeah, I’ll see you all later.”
Kaio was the first to turn and leave. He couldn’t stand the eyes that w ere boring into his back. Hated the knowing stare crawling over his back. He guessed he had better put himself back in the real world, after all they had a prom to prepare for, plans to put into action. He tried to smile as Jessica caught his eyes. But it fell like glass, shattered across the floor and he prayed she wouldn’t notice it too much… He crossed his fingers, hoping that the barbarous dust wouldn’t infect her too…
About addition #30: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Tue, 06/6/2006 @ 11:41amSize: 886 Characters
"....Huh? "she asked him as he held her hand in his right.
"I think I will take you up on that offer of helping you get a prom dress...Atleast we can tell each other if we look good. "he chuckled.
He looked about and then checked the time.
"I wonder if they got it on camera....splat goes the skater....make it into a blog "laughed Jenny.
He looked at her and for no aparent reason said aloud.
"I love you sometimes "then seemed to doze off.
Leaving Jenny kind of in a shocked silence.
"He probably wouldn't even remember...but he said he loved me....this just got complicated " thaught Jenny.
About addition #31: By: Agent-409 Added: Wed, 06/7/2006 @ 1:48amSize: 4,986 Characters
“Hey Jenny.” He said, hoping not to sound too surprised to see her there.
“Hey Jordan!” She said, as if suddenly snapping out of her little trance. “He’s just down the hall if you’re looking.”
“Oh…” Jordy said, not so sure who she was talking about. He had missed the last part of school and could only guess one of their friends was in the hospital now for some reason, “Is he okay?” Jordy asked, trying to pretend like he knew what was going on.
“He’s fine, just a broken arm, but he’s doped up on morphine or something right now so… he’s a bit out of it.” Jenny said smiling, Jordy returned the grin. “Anyways, he’s asleep now so… what do you say we go get something to eat- I’m starved.”
“Yeah sure.” Jordy smiled, “But I hear the cafeteria food isn’t that great.” He joked.
“But it’s right here so we might as well.” Jenny said.
They made their way down to the cafeteria area and gotten into the self serve cafeteria style lunch line. Jenny grabbed a tray and started to grab some food but Jordy just kind of followed her into the line.
“Aren’t you hungry?” She asked.
“Nah…” Jordy said, “I don’t have much of an appetite right now.”
“Attention everyone!” Jenny announced in a loud voice, “Jordan Pryce is not hungry! Everyone should proceed to move to the exits and find a safe place underground- this could be the beginning stages of the apocalypse!” Of course she had to take the moment.
“Ha… ha…” Jordy said so only Jenny could hear him, then announced to everyone, “Sorry guys! I’ll get her back to her room soon!”
“Oh thanks.” Jenny said sarcastically as she slapped his arm. “Now they think I’m a mental patient.” Jordan smiled as they sat down. He and Jenny were just talking about random stuff when a woman who appeared to be a nurse approached their table.
“Excuse me, but, I couldn’t help overhearing your friend here,” The lady said, talking mostly to Jordy, “But did I hear the name Jordan Pryce?”
“Yes, that’s me.” Jordy smiled. The woman looked at him.
“Jordy?” She asked, and he nodded his head yes and kept smiling, “Oh is you! My… my, well it’s me- Nurse Goldie!” She said happily.
“Nurse Goldie? Oh wow! Hi!” Jordy said, standing up to give her a hug.
“Oh, would you just look how you’ve grown?” She asked him putting her hands on his shoulders, “It seems like just yesterday you were this big.” She said showing with her hand a very short height. “I’m so happy to see you but… is everything okay?”
“Oh yeah, things are great!” Jordy said, hoping it was true, “Just a friend with a broken arm, I was going to visit him but then Jenny here got hungry.” He joked, “This is Jenny by the way. Jenny, Nurse Goldie.” He introduced the two. They said their hello’s but then Nurse Goldie was back to asking Jordan questions.
“And your aunt? How is she?”
“She’s doing wonderful, and she’s legally adopted me now so it’s finally official.” He smiled.
“Well that’s magnificent!” she said, “Well Jordy, I must be getting back to work now, just had to come by to see if it was really you.”
”It was so great to see you again.” Jordy said.
“You should come visit me more often.” She hinted with a smile, and then they said their good byes and she was gone.
“What was that all about?” Jenny asked, finishing up her food.
“Just an old family friend.” Jordy said, partly telling the truth, just not all of it. But he didn’t want Jenny or anyone to know why he had really known her or even why he had happened to be at the hospital today. It just turned out that Angeless had been hurt at the same time, but really that wasn’t what had taken him down there. It was just one of his secrets he wasn’t quite ready to share, but knew it would probably come out sooner or later whether it was to his liking or not.
“Anyways… what do you want to do next?” Jenny asked.
“Why do you ask me?” Jordan returned the question with a question.
“Um, I rode the bus here so, you’re driving me now.” Jenny said as she stood up, pushing Jordan’s hat over his eyes. He stood up and fixed his had, fingering the keys in his pocket.
“I think we should go hang out at your house- call everybody.” Jordy said smiling again as they made their way to the car.
About addition #32: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Wed, 06/7/2006 @ 9:14amSize: 7,643 Characters
"Did you see Kai today?" Genevieve asked nonchalantly, as she and Jordan pulled into her driveway.
"Nah," Jordy replied. "Um, wait, yeah. Only for a minute though. Said he had some stuff to do, then he'd be in to see Angeless."
Jenny had noticed that Kai had panicked back when the ambulence had come. Not in the normal, I'm-afraid-of-blood panic. Almost a psychological panic. She wondered what had twisted his mind so much.
"Well, anyway, Andrea's on her way over. So is Jo. Jessica's at the hospital, now, with Angeless, and um...let's see that leaves Zeke and Kai to call, right?" Jenny ticked the names off her fingers. She hoped that her fridge was full of food. There were too many young boys that came and went out of her house. Her mother once claimed that she fed the entire neighborhood. She was close.
Jordan nodded as he walked directly into Jen's house.
"Why, hello there Jordan," Genevieve's mother crooned as Jordan rounded a hallway corner into the living room. Genevieve's mother was watching her soap operas as usual, and Jenny's little sister, Sabine was playing on the floor around the couch.
"Hey Mrs. P," Jordan called, heading directly for the stairs. Genevieve was on the phone in the front hallway, calling the rest of her friends over.
"Is the rest of the gang coming over?" Mrs. Peyton asked, as Jordan walked up the stairs.
"I think so!" he called down. Everyone liked Mrs. P, but she couldn't be bothered when the soaps were on.
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Everyone besides Angeless was now huddled in the upstairs den, hovering around a television turned on mute, and a plate of carrots, cookies, and three bags of chips. They had raided the pantry.
"At least he's all right..." Andrea said, getting teary. She had been surprised to hear about the accident, and a little shaken. Jenny put an arm around her.
"Look, Drea, it's not anything serious! Come on, Angel's made of some pretty mean stuff. He can handle one broken bone for god's sakes."
Although Andrea didn't really look any better, the group continued to discuss things.
"Looks like you won't be going to prom," Zeke teased Jenny. "I mean, we all know you won't be seen with someone who's wearing *fake gasp* a cast!"
"Ha.....ha. For your information, Angeless is a "badass skater boy". And badass skater boys always look hot with injuries," Genevieve responded.
"Well, glad he could get hurt around your schedule," Jessica yelled indignantly.
Genevieve laughed, "Come on Jess, it was just a joke!"
"Yes, well, I still think we should get him a present or something."
"If we got every idiot in this group who gets hurt a present, we might as well buy the mall," Jenny said.
"She's right," Jordy said. "As much as I love our buddy Angeless...we're not getting him any present."
Kai sat quietly, looking out the window.
Genevieve glanced in his direction every now and again.
He caught her eyes once, but looked quickly away.
*********************
"What the hell's the matter with you?" Genevieve caught Kai's arm as the whole group filed out of the den. They were talking and laughing, discussing that they may be able to get out of school the next day just to see Angeless.
"Nothing," Kai said in a gruff manner, pulling his arm away violently. But Genevieve wouldn't move out of the doorway.
"If you're going to act like this all week, you at least need to hide it better," she said, with an angry, proud sort of air. "Because, you're only getting yourself more attention by acting like a sulky idiot."
Kai's face was contorted in a manner of disgust and anger. This is what Genevieve wanted. Hopefully, her friend would have an outburst. But before he could open his mouth, his face calmed down.
"I know what you're trying to do," he said, suddenly a bit more cheerful. "I know you Jen. Don't think I don't."
And with that, he put two hands on her shoulders and moved her gently away from the doorway.
"Next time you try and help someone out, Genevieve," Kai said, suprisingly using her full name, "Why don't you try and be nice about it."
He walked away, joining the throng of other friends.
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::Wednesday::June 14
It was the next morning, and the group of friends had all met up earlier than usual. They had decided to go to the hospital in the morning, before school, to see if maybe Angeless was ready to be sprung. It was still a bit dark outside, and even though almost summer, it was still a little chilly. They were all wearing sweatshirts or jackets.
"I can't believe you got me up this early," Zeke grumbled, when they had reached the hospital, "All over a stupid broken arm."
Genevieve had to agree. But she didn't say anything. She wanted to see Angeless again, only if to convince him that his friends cared about him.
Jessica, obviously, had this in mind too, "Well, I think it's nice that we're coming to see him. He needs support."
Kai and Jenny smiled at each other, mouthing "support." Sometimes their friends' righteousness cracked them up.
Jo, who had been quiet for awhile said, "I just hope he appreciates it as much as we expect him to."
Angeless was awake, and a big grin spread across his face as his friends walked in.
"Hey guys! Didn't think I'd see ya this early," he said, glancing at each of the individually.
"Yeah, well, if we had our choice, we'd have been sleeping right now," Jordan said, sitting down on Angeless's bed.
"Actually, me too," Angeless responded as he held up a sling. "No cast, just a sling," he laughed, looking at his friends. "And a bottle of pills."
"That's the best part," Jenny teased, "Don't take 'em all in one day."
"Don't worry," Angeless responded, smiling at her, "I'll at least save some for prom."
"Ha...ha," Jenny said sarcastically, "Your wit never ceases to amaze me."
"When do you get out?" Jessica asked.
"Right now," said a nurse coming up behind them. It was the same nurse who had greeted Jordan the other day. "Would you please take this troublemaker off our hands?" she teased the group.
"Oh you know I'm your favorite patient," Angeless responded. And the nurse just laughed.
About addition #33: By: Jason Simmons Added: Wed, 06/7/2006 @ 11:29pmSize: 2,747 Characters
Angeless' skates had been rigged. He saw that the connecting screws were missing, and nowhere to be found. He did not voice these concerns with the others, not even Jordy or Jessica. But he knew he'd have to tell someone soon.
It didn't take very long, either. Once they left the hospital, everyone split up. Jessica's idea. She had said that the prom couples needed to discuss their plans with each other. Zeke knew better. She had seen his concern and wanted to get him alone.
When they were out of eyesight and earshot of the others, she stopped in front of him, a stern look on her face.
"OK, Izzy, what's going on?" she demanded.
"First off, don't call me Izzy," he replied, grumpily. Then he noticed her draw back, her eyes growing wet. He had hurt her. Zeke quickly changed his attitude.
"I'm sorry, Jessica, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. It's just that everything has been so hectic lately and now Angeless getting hurt."
"I know you better than anyone, Zeke. Even better than Jordan does, and you tell him everything. I know when something's wrong with you. Please tell me what it is."
Zeke looked at her, his caring for her emitting throughout. He didn't want to tell her anything, because that would only bring trouble. And all he wanted to do was protect her. He hadn't done a very good job protecting Angeless, the only person thus far that he had told the truth about his scar.
He hadn't even told Jordan, knowing that Jordan's outlook on it would cause him to tell their friends. Because this was one secret even Jordan wouldn't be able to keep.
And now he was about to tell Jessica, the one person he cared more about in the world than anyone else. But before he told her the truth behind Angeless' accident, he wanted her to know his other secret.
"OK, I'll tell you what's happening," he bagan." But first I have a confession." He took her hand and looked her square in the eye. "Ever since we were twelve, I had a crush on you.
"And ever since my feelings for you have only grown. I care deeply about you, and wouldn't let anything happen to you."
And then, before Jessica could reply to his confession, he told her about Angeless' skates. But before, she could say anything he leaned down and kissed her, soon drawing away and waiting for the consequences.
About addition #34: By: Glam-BACK Added: Thu, 06/8/2006 @ 3:01pmSize: 834 Characters
Halfway home Jessica relized she still had to go to school. "Maybe I can catch Andrea or one of the other girls before I get there" she thought. "At least I won't have to skip school alone."
Her thoughts were interupted by a slightly rough tap on the shoulder. She turned around and was staring up into the face of school jock Brent Huffman. Everyone in their group hated him. "What the hell do you want?" Jessica said heatedly.
About addition #35: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Thu, 06/8/2006 @ 4:59pmSize: 1,638 Characters
Kai limped down the street that morning, bruises hidden beneath the dark tank top that he had slid on with his usual dark jeans. He felt weak, fragile in the morning's uncaring eye. He remembered last night... recalled his mother's cries and the pain as he had stood in his father's drunken way.
He had woken up on a cold, hard floor. At first he hadn't remembered where he was but as soon as he had managed to work his way onto painful legs and looked around he realized he was still in his kitchen. Where his father had kicked him into unconciousness...
"Stupid bastard." he mumbled... at least the man was sane enough not to touch his face... a broken nose or battered eye wouldn't go unoticed. This way he was at least... safe...
He glanced at his watch, realised he was late... Again... was there even any point in going to school until later? Maybe one of the girl's would be skiving too... he turned the corner, deciding to head for Andrea's house; she was the most likely one to run into around here if she was late...
"Let go of me Brent." He heard a familiar voice.
"What if I don't want to?" The all too recognisable tone rose from around the corner. She yelped slightly and Kai picked up the pace. Pain sparked up his legs as he turned to face the scene before him.
"Jess..."
About addition #36: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Fri, 06/9/2006 @ 1:42pmSize: 2,061 Characters
"I still don't know why you agree'd to going to the prom with Jen...it's not like she's even that atractive "sighed his girlfriend.
"Because...Clair...she's a good friend and we all said we'd go together. I mean I know for a fact you said yes to Brent. So I said yes to Jenny....and she is atractive "sighed Angeless still trying to flick a cigarete up into his mouth.
There was a long pause before he suceeded in catching one in his mouth.
"I get it...you would rather be around that skank than me "huffed Clair.
He was quiet for a moment as he thaught about it. Getting up he ruflled his hair and lit up the ciggy.
"Yes....actualy I would rather be around her than you "he smiled sure of something for a change.
He heard a shrill scream followed by a pounding pain in the back of his head. Clair had thrown a can of coke at him.
"You're dumping me? "shouted Clair.
"Yep...bye. Oh and Jenny isn't a skank...she's way more atractive than you "he smiled as he blew a stream of smoke out.
He waved to Jenny and she waved back. He sat down looking pleased with himself.
"Whats got you in a good mood? "asked Zeke?
Angeless smiled and then lean't over and gave Jenny a quick kiss on the lips and then whispered.
"See I told you I loved you "he wore a grin that was strangly bemused and exstatic at the same time.
Jenny just looked at him while Zeke and jordan were putting two and two together. They knew he liked her but they hadn't thaught he'd act on it.
"Answer in your own time "he smiled as flicked a Ciggy up into his mouth.
About addition #37: By: Agent-409 Added: Sat, 06/10/2006 @ 2:38amSize: 8,311 Characters
Jordy turned around to find Jenny a little speechless and dazed, the way she was back at the hospital a day or so ago, but then she snapped out of it right away, turning her speechlessness into a sort of hysteric anger.
“You knew about this!” Jenny said loudly once Zeke and Angeless were out of earshot, and it wasn’t a question, it was a statement.
“Me? No…” Jordan said, trying to play it off like he was as surprised as she was.
“Jordy Pryce- don’t you lie to me!” She said as she started slapping his arm. But he just laughed.
“Okay… okay… you got me.” He said smiling, holding up his hands in surrender. “There aren’t a whole lot of things to talk about when we’re out skating and stuff, I mean… the subject of girls comes up all right?”
“No not all right!” She said, still a little upset about it.
“There’s this thing called… um what was it again… oh yeah- trust?” Jordy said, “Guys have guy talk sometimes, just how girls have girl talk.” He reasoned.
“Yeah but, you should’ve told me something like THIS.”
“Oh come on!” Jordy said, taking on a tone similar to Jenny’s. “I’m sure you know who every one of the girls in our group likes and you’ve never told me any of it, have you?”
“Well… no…” Jenny said, starting to see the point.
“So there you go okay?” Jordy said, sitting down on the small set of bleachers out on the side of the soccer field where they were. “Girls keep secrets, and so do guys, everyone hides things okay.” He said a little calmer now. Jenny came and sat beside him.
“So what is your secret Jordan?” She asked a lot calmer now and sounding more like a listening sort of friend than a fighting sort of friend, “I’m sure you’ve got lots.”
“I’m sure I do too,” Jordy said, smiling at her, “Honestly… what do you want to know?”
“Your deepest, darkest secret of course.” Jenny said.
“I don’t have any dark secrets,” Jordan laughed.
“Well, I doubt this is very deep or dark, but I’ve always kind of wondered why you started wearing hats all the time.” Jenny said, seeming interested but Jordan laughed a little.
“You’re right, that is hardly my deepest, darkest secret…” he said, only halfway telling the truth, “But… I guess if you really want to know…”
“I’m just curious, I mean you seem to wear a different one every day.” She said, grabbing today’s black hat off of Jordy’s head and putting it onto hers. He ran his hand through his hair before he answered.
“Well… you remember when I moved here in fifth grade? And I didn’t really know anyone and everyone was kind of separated off into their own little groups and no one would be my friend? Remember?” Jordan asked, wanting an answer.
“Jessica was your friend though wasn’t she?”
Jordy nodded, “Yes but, you didn’t even become our friend until like seventh grade Jenny…”
“Yeah, I know, but… I do remember you when you moved because you were new.”
“So then you’ll remember how my hair was really short, like almost buzzed and I had that fat scar on the back of my head…” He put his right hand up to the back of his head to run his hand through his hair again. Jenny put both of her hands onto the back of his head too and pushed his head down a little bit so she could move the small bit of hair he had out of the way to see the scar he was mentioning.
“And you told everyone that you fell through a glass coffee table when you were little.” Jenny said quietly, running her hand over his head. Jordan nodded even though that honestly wasn’t the truth. But he just wasn’t ready for this talk just yet about the origin of his scar, even though he knew the time would come one of these days.
“But no one had ever teased me about it until fifth grade when I moved here.” He said quietly, moving Jenny’s hands away from his head. No one had ever teased him before because they all knew the truth about the scar, but when Jordan moved to his new school and new town, he didn’t want to be known for the same reasons he had been known for at his old school. So he lied about it and the teasing followed. “And it hurt so bad to get teased like that…” he said sadly, taking on a serious side. “I didn’t know what to do about it… I couldn’t get anyone to talk to me without laughing at me and I didn’t really have any friends other than Jess…”
“I’m sorry if I was ever one of those people, Jord.” Jenny said quietly, he shook his head.
“It’s all right…” he said, and then continued, “So I started wearing hats to cover it up until my hair grew out more to hide it a little. But once my hair was grown out more like it is now, I was so used to wearing hats, I just kept doing it. So that’s that.” He concluded.
“I’m sorry about the teasing Jordan.” Jenny said again.
“Jenny, it wasn’t you, and it’s okay. Trust me, I’m over it. Besides, it doesn’t happen anymore, and it was because of the teasing I decided to start making jokes instead of being the joke.” He chuckled a little, “I mean, better to have them laughing with you than at you right?”
“I guess so.” Jenny said.
“I feel so bad for Zeke sometimes…” Jordan continued, “I mean, he can’t hide his scar as well as I can, and… he still gets teased about it, I wish I could help him out or something, but I just don’t know how…”
“Why don’t you boys talk about your scars?” Jenny asked, “I thought it was like whoever has the worst one wins… what about that?”
“I told you, I fell through a coffee table…” Jordan said.
“I’m sorry Jordan but, for some reason, I just can’t believe that…” Jenny said, maybe calling his bluff.
But Jordan didn’t even need to answer because just then, Jo and Andrea came up to the two of them, seeming a little spooked about something.
“We’ve been looking all over for you guys!” Jo said.
“Well we’ve been right here.” Jenny said, uninterested in their drama.
“You two need to come quick!” Andrea said, “Jordan, you need to come now- Jenny, you and Jo need to find Zeke and Angless, there’s trouble!” She spoke quickly, and the urgency in her voice caused Jordy to react.
“What’s wrong?” He asserted.
“It’s Kaio! He’s fighting Brent Huffman just around the corner! Jordy you have to go help him! We need to find Zeke and Angeless!” Jo said, as she pulled Jenny off with her to find the other boys and Jordy and Andrea ran off towards the direction of Kai.
On the way, Andrea explained what she thought had happened, that Jess was getting harassed by Brent and Kaio was walking past, and then felt he had to do something. About the time she had finished with the story, the two of them rounded the corner to find Jess on the side trying to make Kai stop and Kai and Brent throwing fists at one another.
Jordan decided to jump into the fight too- whatever Brent had done to Jessica was probably worth a beating and besides, he had to support his friend. A few seconds later, they were joined by Jenny and Jo who brought along Angless and Zeke.
At first, Jordy was all into the fight and the idea of the fight. To him, Brent just represented all those fifth graders who had made fun of him back in elementary school and now it was time for pay back. Even though he said he was over it, there was still a part of him that still had a sore spot for teasing. But, the fight was getting a little out of control now. Jordy had been hit a few times and he had hit Brent and some of his ‘friends’ a few times too and he hoped that someone would just make all this madness end- he had no more anger to unleash.
About addition #38: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Sat, 06/10/2006 @ 10:31amSize: 5,960 Characters
She might have loved one of her friends better than the rest, but she couldn't decide which one now. After all, she had felt a shot of electricity run through her when Angeless kissed her, and she had felt a strong desire to put her head on Jordan's shoulder when he had spilled some of his secrets. She had wanted to hug Kai when the panic seized his face, and she had to hold herself back from smiling when any of her friend's told her they loved her.
She loved Zeke, too. But he was Jessie's boy.
And Jenny would never break that tie of friendship.
*********************
But now, there was trouble: again.
When Jenny and Jo had run after Angeless and Zeke, Jo had blurted out the situation.
"There's a fight!" she had said, and Angeless and Zeke had automatically known that their friends were involved.
Angeless had thrown the cigarette from his mouth and said, "Where are the other girls? You chicks should stay out of this..."
Jenny grabbed Angel's arm. "Yeah right! Man, if you two are going-we're going. Besides, you'll need our help. We can fight better than any of you guys."
Angeless had put on half-smile as the four of them ran off. It had been a hopeless wish that maybe Jenny would stay out of the ruckus. But then again, this is what Angeless liked about her...
But soon, after all the boys were against Brent and his friends- Jenny could see that things were getting out of hand. Andrea was sniffling loudly over in the corner, Jo was taking it all in stride-watching as if she were watching television. Jessica was Jenny's only hope.
Genevieve pulled her away, "We've got to do something!" she yelled over the noise.
"I know!" Jessica responded, frantically. Genevieve could only imagine how badly hurt her friends were.
Jessica and Jenny circled around, as if looking for a solution. Suddenly, the both saw it.
"The hose," they said in chorus.
Bringing a hose out from someone's side yard, they turned it full blast on the boys. Dripping and grunting, the boys pulled apart, confused at the cold water being blasted at them from two directions.
In the midst of the confusion, Brent and his friends, who happened to be the worse for wear, slunk away unnoticed. Jenny and Jessica continued with the water for several minutes. They figured everyone needed a good calming down.
When the water finally stopped, however, they realized that they had been soaking their own friends.
The boys looked at the girls with angry faces. Jessica looked hurt, but Jenny could only laugh.
"Hey, we figured it works with dogs. It should work with guys!"
Angeless laughed, and afterward, no one could stop from bursting out into fits of laughter.
*****************
"What was he doing to you anyway?" Jenny asked, handing out glasses of Coke to the group. After everyone had had enough of the good laughter, the boys had gone home to change, but met again in Jenny's den to discuss what had happened.
Andrea had kept an eye on Zeke, making sure he didn't do anything rash (like going out to find Brent again!)
But, everyone seemed calm, and even a little exhausted.
"Stupid bastard..." Zeke broke in before Jessica could answer.
Andrea gave him a disapproving look.
"Sorry, Drea," he apologized.
"Well," Jessica answered. She was sitting on the floor while Zeke was on the couch. Jenny noticed she looked a little smug as her back rested on his shins. "Whatever he was doing, he didn't get a chance to carry it out, thanks to Kai."
Kai, who looked melancholy, gave a fake salute. He had only laughed minimally at the hose incident, and was again sunk into a sullen mood.
Jenny gave him a warning gaze. He only stared back at her, so she gave up.
"How's your arm Angel?" Genevieve said, instead, noticing that her friend was being extra careful with his sling.
"Tried to get a few good hits in with my other arm," he said. "But seems I'm only a good fighter with my hurt one. I only gave Brent's friend, Trevor, a black eye."
At the name Trevor, Kai looked back at Jenny mischievioiusly. Jenny shook her head no at him. But Kai wouldn't be stopped.
"That's the kid that asked you to the prom yesterday, wasn't it, Jen?" His eyes sparkled. Jenny was glad to see some renewed vigor in him, but she wish he wouldn't have said anything.
"Yeah, well, that kid's a..."
"He asked you to the what now?" Angel said, sitting up with his back away from the couch, a ciggarette dangling in his mouth. He took a puff. "Well, holy shit." He looked contemplative. "Should have give that kid more than a black eye...." Angel looked over at Jenny to see what her response would be, but Andrea had already cut in.
"Look, can't we have just one day with no trouble?" She looked like she was on the brink of tears, again. But Jordan quickly solved the problem. "Now, come on Andrea. We're not that bad off. I mean, just a broken arm, attempted assault, and crazy love troubles this week...Really, is that so bad?"
Andrea couldn't help but squeak out a grin.
"Well," she said, laguidly. "I hope that tomorrow isn't such a horrible adventure."
Somehow, as Jenny looked from Jordan, to Angeless, to Kai, and then to Jessica and Zeke, she knew that Andrea's hopes were impossible.
About addition #39: By: Jason Simmons Added: Sat, 06/10/2006 @ 2:18pmSize: 2,316 Characters
But now the fight was over. Zeke massaged his scar. Jordy looked over at him.
"Your scar hurting again?" Jordy asked.
"Yeah, Brent got a lucky shot that knicked it," Zeke replied, laughingly.
Everyone grinned at the statement. They knew
it would take a lot for Zeke to tell everyone the origin of his scar. Well, everyone but Angeless, who Zeke had already told. He looked at Zeke with a 'you should tell them' expression.
"Do ya'll wannna know how I got this scar?" he asked suddenly. Everyone looked up at him, shocked. They didn't think he would ever tell them.
"What happened?" Jenny asked, intrigued.
"You have to promise this doesn't leave this room," Zeke emphasised. They all agreed, and Zeke began.
"I've had this scar for about a year and half. Up to this point, the only people who know the true origin of my scar are my parents, Angeless, and a few others who need not be named.
"Back then, when I was seventeen, I had joined a small group of individuals working directly with the Police Department and the FBI. We were recruited for our knowledge of stealth and our cool under stress.
"We went on a mission, our last mission before we were allowed to return to a normal lifestyle, to bust a small criminal organization. Well, long story short, the criminal empire fell, I was injured in a brawl, and they were put in prison. One escaped, messed with Angeless' skates, but was caught soon after. Sorry, Angel."
"So that's why you were always scarce back then," Kai piped up, wholeheartedly. Everyone soon settled down long enough for a peaceful silence. The tension in the room dulled, and a group of teenagers had retaken the form of these eight young people. Life was going to be better.
About addition #40: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sun, 06/11/2006 @ 12:13pmSize: 990 Characters
Jessica awoke the next morning in a very cheerful mood. Buzzing around humming quietly to herself as she went through her usual morning routine.
She had been doing a lot of thinking latley and... let's just say she had a few suprises up her sleeve. Speaking of those suprises graduation was one of them. (You'll see what I mean later)
So many thoughts were racing through Jessica's head as she got ready for school. "Maybe I shouldn't do it, I'll probably just make a fool of myself. Don't think that way Jess, you already said you would. Yeah,yeah I know but...? But you'll be great. Yeah okay... I'll do it."
With her mind made up Jessica, her heart swelling with confidence, walked out the door and headed for Jordy's house to walk yet again to school.
(NOTE:to figure out what all the nonsense about the suprise and stuff please visit "The Last Summer Forum" [13+] Thanks!
About addition #41: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Sun, 06/11/2006 @ 12:38pmSize: 1,222 Characters
All throughout the previous week Andrea had resisted temptation to tell her friends about all the amazing stuff they had got for prom this year. It wasn't going to be like last years, boring and dull, but a wonderland of music, decorations and whole bucnch of other cool stuff.
About half way throught their meeting there was a loud commotion coming from the west side of the building. No one really thought anything of it until they heard a thundering crash and people screaming.
By this time the room was in a frenzy with people running to the door to make it to the west wing and see what was going on. Andrea stayed behind for a while not really knowing if she wanted to see what was going on.
"You're going to kick yourself later if you don't go see what it is." she told herself. With that Andrea made her way out the door and started jogging to the west wing.
Andrea let out a small gasp as she stood there in shock taking in the scene before her.
About addition #42: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Wed, 06/14/2006 @ 11:43amSize: 1,449 Characters
"Hey...didn't expect to see you till tonight "he smiled perking up alittle.
"Well I woke up to early and thaught you'd be around here...so I came to see you "she smiled briefly at him before drinking her coffee.
He glanced down and saw that she had a pair of rented skates sitting near her feet.
"You coming out onto the ice....or not "he asked hoping she would come out?
"Might aswell...just don't laugh. Haven't done this for ages. Not since I gave you that scar from knocking you over "laughed Jenny.
"Meh...it's all good....Oh and about tonight....I haven't decided wether to streak through Prom or do a little song or some crap... "he laughed.
"You're not streaking....you remember what happened the last time? The football mascot tackled you "laughed Jenny.
About addition #43: By: Agent-409 Added: Thu, 06/15/2006 @ 4:33amSize: 5,921 Characters
“Hey Jordan.” She said.
“What?” Jordy asked, “‘hey Jordan’? What’s wrong with you?” He only halfway joked, she didn’t normally call him Jordan unless something was serious and she never said just a simple hello, it always had to be something witty or smart.
“What do you mean? Nothing is wrong with me…” Jessica said, glancing around a little and shifting her weight from one foot to the other somewhat uneasily.
“Right…” Jordan said, eyeing her suspiciously but smiling at the same time. He shook his head before calling upstairs “I’m leaving!”
“Okay! Bye Jordan!” His aunt called back.
On the way to school Jessica was a little quieter than usual.
“Come on, something is wrong here.” Jordy said.
“Why would you say something like that?” Jessica asked, trying to sound as casual as possible.
“I’ve walked to school with you every morning for the past what… seven years?” he asked, “And you’ve always had something to say to me.” He looked at her and she looked back, “Jess… I know you okay… and not once have you ever greeted me with a ‘hey Jordan’ and not once have you ever been this quiet in the mornings, so… what’s the matter?”
“Nothing is the matter!” Jessica said as she took on a little bit of a defensive tone towards Jordy who was a little taken aback at first.
After a few seconds of silence, Jordan finally spoke again, “Okay Jess, I’m sorry- I just, feel like we haven’t really been talking so much these past few days I mean…really talking…” His voice trailed off and when it picked up it was a little harsher than before, “Why don’t you tell me what’s up with you and Zeke these days? Or how’s your mom? Or your classes? Or how excited you are to be graduating? Or whatever… And what the hell is wrong with you today? You’re supposed to be able to talk to your friends!”
“Jordan, sometimes people need their privacy.” She said in an annoyed way, not looking him in the eyes.
Jordy stopped walking. “And sometimes people need their friends Jessica!” He nearly yelled- an uncommon occurrence for his persona.
Jessica stopped walking too and stood on the sidewalk, surprised at Jordy’s little outburst- it definitely wasn’t like him to get angry. She turned to face him.
“Are you okay Jordy?” She asked, a lot calmer and softer.
Jordan took a deep breath, and tried to talk a little calmer as well, “No Jessica. I’m not.” He said, “There is a lot of stuff happening right now and none of it is very good…” he paused, “But everyone is so caught up in everything, they don’t realize that anything is wrong. They can’t see that everything is changing. They won’t understand that things will never be the same again.”
“Is that it?” Jessica asked, approaching Jordan and putting her hand on his shoulder, “Are you worried about the end of school? The future? That things are changing? What is it?”
“Yes Jessica, I’m worried about all of that and more… you have no idea how much I fear for the future,” he said, then added quieter, “my future.” As he brushed away her hand and started walking the rest of the way to school on his own. This was not like him, something was definitely wrong. Jessica stood there, speechless, unsure what to think or do. Sure, Jessica and Jordy had fought before, but for some reason, this time was different.
As Jordan approached the school, he was still a little worked up from the ‘conversation’ he and Jessica had just had. There were so many thoughts flying through his mind he didn’t even know which one to focus on. And that was when he saw the ambulances and fire trucks and people all standing around with the same confused look on their face.
“What happened?” Jordy asked a younger boy who was standing around with one of those confused looks as he watched the fire trucks make their way towards the back of the school.
“I heard a car crashed through the west side of the A-wing or something…” the kid was saying.
A-wing!?Jordy thought quickly, Andrea! The thought crossed his mind about the same time he took off running towards the building. He knew she had a meeting in there this morning, and he only hoped she wasn’t involved.
He slowed down as he came to the doors of the A-wing and pulled them open and entered. He could hear the commotion coming from the far end of the hallway, he ran down there and was surprised when his eyes were met with a cloud of dust, rubble atop a smashed car, firefighters and EMTs and police trying to get anyone not hurt to clear out. Jordy scanned over the faces, desperately hoping not to find Andrea anywhere in the rubble.
“Jordan!” He heard a familiar voice call out to him. He turned to see Andrea running towards him, tears streaming down her face.
“Andrea… you’re okay!” A rush of relief came over him as he found his friend unharmed.
Without warning, she threw her arms around Jordy’s waist and put her head into his shoulder as the tears continued to come. Instinctively, he wrapped his arms tightly around her and placed his head on top of hers.
“Shhh…” Jordy said, knowing how sensitive she was, “It’s okay… it’s okay…” he whispered, trying to calm her down a little bit.
Holding her, he eyed the rubble, hoping the sight was the worst of the damage.
About addition #44: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Thu, 06/15/2006 @ 4:10pmSize: 6,759 Characters
"Nervous about the big game?" a small, wiry girl whispered to Jenny. The girl was Bell Thompsan, the goalie on their award-winning soccer team. The team had conference finals a week after school ended.
"No," Jenny answered, throwing Bell a disgusted lok. "When do I ever get nervous?"
Belle shrugged nonchalantly. "You just look odd today-that's all. Besides, the scouts are coming to watch. And we all know they're not cming to check out the defenders play, right?"
Jenny put her head in her hands. The truth was she had forgotten all about the tournament until Bell had mentioned it. She had been focusing, instead, on the fiasco that had occurred earlier that morning.
"Look, B, they're coming to watch the team, okay? Not any one specific person. I don't want the team crumpling just because they think the scouts are after one star."
Bell shrugged again. "You know, you've been killin' it at practices. I'm just saying-you're the captain-they're gonna be watchin' you the most."
"GIRLS! PLEASE BE QUIET BACK THERE!" their teacher pointed a long, curled finger towards their corner. For once, Jenny was glad for an excuse not to talk.
***************
That morning, Jenny had rushed to the A-wing, her adrenaline high and her face flushed with terror.
"Who was it?" she had shouted at the SROs as they tried to force her away from the wreckage.
"Please, miss, remain calm and go back to your classroom."
"My friends could be in there, you idiot!"
The SRO didn't answer, but continued to lead her away from the ruble. Suddenly, Jenny heard her name being called.
"Over here!" It was Jordan, who was embracing a sobbing Andrea.
"Are you guys okay?" Jenny yelled over the horrible noise. Jordan nodded, but didn't let go of Andrea.
"I'm going to go try and find the others," Jenny said, leaving before they could respond.
But before she had even crossed into B-wing, Jenny had met up with one person she wish she had avoided: Clair.
"You know," Clair said, coming up to Jenny. "I was pissed that you took my boyfriend away from me. But now that I realize what a bucket of scum he is-I'm glad that a slut like you can have him."
Jenny stood still for a minute, trying to decide what was more important: finding her other friends or beating the shit out of Clair. She decided-friends.
"Look bitch, I don't have time for you right now," Jenny said, pushing Clair aside. "Besides, rumor is, you and Brent have a thing. Which is cool. But you must not be good enough for him either since he tried to get with my friend Jessica."
Clair looked furious, but Jenny continued on, fuming with anger and worried for her friends' welfare.
"Woah, Jen! Are you all right?" It was Zeke and Jessica.
"Hurry to A-wing, and find Andrea and Jordan!" Jenny said to them as she kept hurrying on.
Bewildered, the two looked at each other.
***************
"I'm telling you to leave her the fuck alone! Do you hear me?" Jenny heard Angeless' voice carry down the hallway. She ran towards it, a wave of relief washing over her as she saw Kai and Jo with him.
Angeless was standing with his back to Jenny, his one good fist clenching and unclenching in a thretening way. Across from him was Trevor-looking rough with a black eye, but fierce and ready to fight.
Kai and Jo stood watching the scene placidly, looking slightly interested but rather calm.
"What the hell is going on?"Jenny screamed, getting in between the two boys and throwing horrible looks at Jo and Kai. "Why don't you stop them?"
They didn't answer, but Jenny saw Kai give a little shrug. Why should he care?
Jenny was angry and upset. There were people dying in a horrible accident, and they were fighting over prom?!?
"Do you realize that I've been imagining all of you killed in the car accident in the A-wing? That I've been evisioning you all lying on the ground, blood coming out of your mouths, eyes wide open? I've been running and searching all over for you, worried to death, and this is how you repay me? But getting in fights, and....." Jenny couldn't talk anymore. Looking from Angeless to Kai to Jo, she felt her eyes start to burn.
Ohhh no. She wasn't going to cry in front of them. Not now.
"You make me sick," she growled, stomping away.
She could hear Kai say,"Now look what you've done..." as she continued to run away from them.
But in truth none of them had done anything.
And for some reason, that's what hurt her the most.
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Now, back in class, Jenny felt sick to her stomach. She felt weak and vulnerable-characteristics she hated in any being.
She raised her hand.
"Yes? Miss Peyton. Do you have the answer for us?" her teacher looked at her expectantly.
"No, um, actually I was wondering if I could use the restroom."
"Certainly."
Jenny wrote Bell a quick note to pick up her books for her when class ended.
I'm going home, the note said. Could you take my books to my locker for me? I just need to be alone for awhile.
And with that she walked out of the school building, only carrying her purse, heading in a direction opposite from her house.
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"Have you seen Jenny?" Jessica asked the group as they met outside after school. They were all a little exhausted, and a little pale. The day had been an eventful, if horrible, one.
"No, she's mad at me, Jo, and Kai," Angeless said. He was smoking cigarette after cigarette, until a resolute Jordan had taken the pack away. "Look, we don't need you getting lung cancer on top of all this."
Angeless hadn't protested.
"I looked in her house, in the gym, at the soccer fields, and in the treehouse," Kai answered, "Couldn't find her."
"I haven't seen her all day," Andrea said.
Jessica looked around at her other friends.
Genevieve Peyton was missing.
About addition #45: By: Jason Simmons Added: Thu, 06/15/2006 @ 8:29pmSize: 884 Characters
Kirk came tumbling up to them, an unusually troubled look on his face. He looked straight into Zeke's eyes, forgetting that Zeke had done a number on him during the fight, and relayed his news.
"Trevor and some of the guys found Jenny walking home alone and grabbed her," he blurted out. Zeke looked at Angeless, who was now fuming. But then again, why wouldn't he be. He really cared for Jenny. But Kai spoke first.
"Where are they," he demanded.
"I'll take you there," Kirk replied. So they headed out, determination etched on all of the guys' faces. Except Angeless. He looked ready to kill.
About addition #46: By: Glam-BACK Added: Fri, 06/16/2006 @ 3:03pmSize: 1,167 Characters
The week had started out great but now, it was all turning into a great big mess. Everyone running away, getting hurt, in fights, it was crazy.
"Sometimes I just wish I could go back to when I was like 13. That would be nice." Jessica was so deep in thought she almost missed a sharp turn around the corner they were rounding.
Back on a straight path Jessica continued thinking. She remembered all the countless times when all the gang would hang out, not a care in the world. She missed, she missed it a lot. The sense of not having to worry about what was coming next, living life one day at a time. Now that they were older they had responsibility, they'd soon be on their own. Out in the real world.
Jessica was brought back to reality when she bumped into Kai.
"Sorry" she mumbled under her breath.
She looked up and suddenly realized where they were.
About addition #47: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Sat, 06/17/2006 @ 11:17amSize: 3,491 Characters
People had whispered about this place for years… Parents told children that if they didn’t behave then a mad man would snatch you away to his hovel in this place. Kai was surprised Brent had had the courage to go in here. Especially seeing as back in 8th grade the fool had dared an anti-social Kaio to go inside.
That was how he’d become friends with Zeke originally, and Angeless… Because they had come with him. Simply because they hated Brent and refused to let Kai deal with this on his own they had all, small and scared, wiggled their way into the building.
“Ready to do it again?” He murmured to the angry looking Ezekiel by his side.
His friend’s eyes hardened and he nodded, “Of course.”
For a second Kai could see, not just his friend, but a fighter too. Someone who had had to keep up a struggle to survive… Like he did… but for better cause he was sure. Kaio smiled slightly and moment passed.
Jo was already at the boarded door. Andrea hung back slightly as they crept forward. Angeless looked like he was trying to suppress a grin, Kaio knew why.
“How did they get in!” Jo was running her hands over the door, Jordy at her side, frowning.
Kai felt a little jealous but pushed it down. Until he could tell them everything he couldn’t have a proper relationship. Those were built on trust. Trust that could over come shame.
“Through here.” He had moved to the unused booth and kicked it’s rotting base. It creaked open and he realised how much they had really grown. This hole had been huge when they had last come. Now it seemed so tiny.
Andrea looked more and more uncertain, she hated this sort of thing, they all knew it. She knew they knew it and her eyes went from one person to another imploring me.
“Andrea do you… wanna stay out here in case anything happens and we can’t get out.” That was Jess, always thinking of her friends, “It’s a small chance but we might as well back ourselves up.”
Andrea paused, torn between her friends and her dislike of violent confrontation, conflict that was inevitable. After all, Brent had effectively kidnapped Jen. That wasn’t fair play at all.
“We need to get going.” Kaio tried to move things along, “We don’t even know if Jen’s ok yet…”
Zeke moved forward and was through the narrow gap instantly, “Stay or follow, do what you want.”
About addition #48: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Mon, 06/19/2006 @ 9:58amSize: 1,404 Characters
"He's so going to eat pavement. First he asks my ex to the prom...then he has a pop at my friends. Now he trying to get my current...whatever "sighed Angeless.
"You aren't going to actualy going to hit him with that are you? "asked Jessica?
"Haven't decided yet "smirked Angeless in the creepy look of his that was often hard to ignore.
He still hadn't worked out if Jenny felt the same way. But no way was he going to let some asswhole like Brent hurt her.
"BRENT "he shouted just as he swung the pipe into his shin.
Dropping the pipe he head-butted Brent. He knew there was a reason why liked having that plate on his skull.
"My heads harder....Zeke get Jenny out of here...I'm going to have a private conversation with Brent "Sighed Angeless pressing his foot into Brents neck.
Zeke and the others vacated quietly.
"Right I'm going to talk you're going to listen...The next time you come near me or my friends I'm going to smash the bridge of your nose into your brain...So be very careful. I might be a push over...but I care...if I so much as here another word about you hurting Jenny or any of them...you're dead "Sighed Angeless sounding beyond pissed off.
About addition #49: By: Agent-409 Added: Thu, 06/22/2006 @ 6:05pmSize: 9,808 Characters
Jordy worried sometimes about his friends- he worried about a lot of things really, but lately he worried mostly about his friends. They all needed each other, and there were so many secrets flying around and so many secrets kept under the rug and everything that he was sure things were not okay.
They were back in the tree house again, all of them, just sitting, here- in their safe haven.
No one really knew what to say to any one. Some people looked at Jen, wondering if she wanted to talk about whatever had just gone down, some people looked at Angeless, wondering if he had any choice words to share, some looked at Andrea, hoping she didn’t see much of what happened, and some looked at Jordy, usually the one to start up some kind of a conversation. But instead it was Jessica who spoke first.
“What’s up with you today Jord?” Jessica asked him from across the tree house.
“What do you mean?” He asked back.
“This morning… at school… right now…” She said, “Something’s different, something’s wrong.”
“Yup.” He said simply, not even looking at anyone anymore, “Something is different. And something is wrong.”
“What is it?” Zeke asked, but Jordan was quiet.
“It’s us.” Kai spoke up, “Isn’t it?” He asked, not really to Jordan but to anyone, “We’re different. We’re wrong.”
“Haven’t you ever wished you could just slow things down, make it so it didn’t all happen so fast?” Jordy asked, not really expecting an answer.
“You have to be able to talk to your friends Jordan,” Jessica said.
“Maybe you should take your own advice.” He snapped back. He didn’t like fighting with Jessica, they had been friends for so long- in fact they all had been friends for so long, and he didn’t like fighting with any of them. He could feel the tension escalating and he could feel himself getting more and more drawn into it, that he knew he couldn’t just back down now.
“This isn’t like you,” Jessica said.
“Of course it’s not!” He said getting more and more worked up, “I hate being angry Jess, I hate talking like this, I hate everything about this day and this week and this moment…” his voice trailed off a little bit and when it picked up it was quieter, “Things aren’t so great right now, there are things happening you guys don’t even know about, things that you guys could never guess… and things I could never tell you because everyone is so caught up in this high school drama that it wouldn’t make a difference if I did or if I didn’t tell you...” He got up to leave, and just left, simple as that.
“Someone should go talk to him.” Angeless suggested, knowing an angry Jordy was not a good thing.
“I’ll go.” Jessica said, making the motions to follow.
“Sorry Jess,” Jenny finally spoke up, “But I don’t think that has helped so far. I know you guys are like bffs or whatever but… maybe you should let me go…” She said He talks to me.. she wanted to add but didn’t.
“Well, she is right…” Zeke said, “Sorry to break it to you Jess...” Jessica nodded, knowing her friends were right. And Jenny got up to go.
****
“Hi Jenny…” Jordan’s aunt answered the door.
“Is Jordy here?” She asked.
“He’s up in his room…” She motioned with her head, “Maybe you should go see him.” She smiled as she let Jenny in.
Up in Jordan’s room, Jenny found him lying on his bed, tossing a nerf ball up in the air aimlessly.
“Hey pal…” She said as she stood at the door. Jordy smiled and shook his head, sitting up.
“So they send the famous Genevieve to crack the shell of the troubled soldier…” He said with a small smile, “Well come on over… have at it…” He said, motioning for her to come have a seat next to him. He was calmer now, and more like himself- more relaxed.
“We’re just worried is all,” Jenny started in.
“Of course.” He said, “Now you are.” He smiled.
“Jordan,” She said getting a little annoyed, “Can’t we have a serious conversation?”
“I was serious.” He said, and Jenny could tell he meant it.
“Fair enough…” She said, “But really… you haven’t been yourself lately… didn’t our little talk the other day clear things up?” She asked.
“Um Jenny… that was started over why I wear hats, I would hardly call that clearing up anything.” He smiled, knowing she was trying to be caring.
“Right…” She said, unsure of what to say next.
“You really want to know what’s wrong, Jenny?” He said, looking at her, “I mean what is really wrong?”
“Um… no.” She said in that sarcastic ‘well duh’ tone. Jordy smiled but it was quickly replaced by a serious look.
“You have to swear to me that you will never speak a word of this outside of this house to anyone other than me or my aunt.” He said, “I mean it Jenny… this is serious and I know you like to… ‘share’ certain… things.”
“I pinky promise.” She said as she and Jordan linked pinkies for a second.
“This probably really isn’t what you’re expecting to hear, you probably think I’m going to say ‘I love you Genevieve Peyton, come spend your life with me’ or something like that.” He joked and smiled at her.
“Oh shut up” she said, hitting his arm, “You’re ruining the moment.”
“Well, it isn’t anything like that… It starts with my scar.” He said simply, “And a long time ago when I was younger.”
“And you fell through the coffee table.” She said, trying to complete his thought.
“No Jenny… that’s not how I really got it, that’s just what I told everyone so no one would ask questions or feel sorry for me at my new school.” He let that sink in for a minute before he continued, “When I was younger… my father tried to…” he said, wondering the right way to say it, “well…” he struggled but then just blurted out, “he tried to kill me.”
“I’ve never heard you talk about your dad before…” Jenny said quietly.
“That’s because he’s in prison now for a long time and also because he isn’t my dad.” Jordy said looking at Jenny, “He was never a dad to me, he was just the lame ass who decided to get my mom knocked up.”
“Jordy!” Jenny said surprised, “Don’t say something like that.”
“I wouldn’t say it unless it was true…” He said, his voice trailing off.
He went on to tell her about the time his dad got really drunk after his mom had died and came home in a really bad mood. Jordy had been six. His dad got really angry and went after Jordy with a butcher’s knife. There was no one to stop his dad from killing him, and Jordan was sure he would die. After he had been cut and stabbed a few times, Jordy finally made it out the door where he tried to get anyone to stop and help him. A lady driving home late from work was talking on her cell phone when she hit him.
Things led to more things and eventually Jordy was in the hospital in a coma, his dad was on trial for attempted manslaughter, his mom was dead, and his aunt had come down to take care of things. After a few days in the coma, he woke up and when he did, he was in the care of his aunt. Everyone in his town had known about everything.
Eventually he and his aunt moved when the doctors told them that Jordan needed an operation to remove some scar tissue from his brain that had been amassing since the day his dad had came after him, or even possibly before that. They didn’t know if it was caused by the trauma or something else, just that it needed to go.
“I made up the story so people wouldn’t ask about my dad or my scar or my brain or my accidents or anything. No one knew me here and it was a new start.” He kept talking, Jenny just sat listening, not knowing what to say. “I made a choice when I moved here. I knew I could either be the kid everyone felt sorry for, the kid who went home and felt sorry for himself and thought his life sucked and hated everything. Or, I could be happy. I didn’t want to feel sorry for myself, I wanted to enjoy life and be thankful that everything had turned out so good in the end…”
“That’s some story…” Jenny said quietly.
“Well… that all brings me to what’s wrong.” He chuckled a little, hoping that spilling his heart’s life story would actually help Jenny understand. Then he continued, “So, my dad contacts us and tells us he wants to see me now, he wants me to visit him and stuff and… I’ve been getting these headaches lately and so the doctors think that maybe the scar tissue, or whatever it is is coming back and I might need another operation. And thins are just kind of piling up and stressing me out I guess.”
“And you don’t want us to know any of this why?” Jenny asked, “We’re here for you Jordan, you know that.”
“I just don’t like people knowing,” he said, “I don’t want people to feel sorry for me, I don’t want to sulk around and feel sorry for myself either. I would just rather be happy you know?”
“Sure Jordan…” She said, wondering what to say next.
"You don't have to say anything..." He said quietly, as if reading her thoughts, "It's okay."
About addition #50: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Fri, 06/23/2006 @ 5:13pmSize: 3,103 Characters
How could such a caring and fun person, have been cursed with such a horrible life? She and Jordan locked eyes again.
"So," he said, softly, "I've told you my secrets--what about you, anything you want to share?"
Jenny laughed uncomfortably. Instead of answering however, she moved over on the bed, and took Jordan's hand. "Are we going to get through all of this?" she asked. She didn't know where the question had come from-she wasn't sure what she meant. But Jordan looked at her as if it was a reasonable inquiry.
"Yeah, of course." Jordan laughed and kissed Jen's forehead. "Look-we've all been through things that are horrible. It's just that..."
Jenny finished the sentence. "....we can't leave each other now. None of us."
"What are we going to do?"
Jenny looked out Jordan's window until an idea came to her.
"Oh my God, Jord. I know what we're gonna do."
"What?"
"We're gonna run away...."
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"But..what are our parents going to say?" Andrea was skeptical about the plan. "Aren't they going to be worried about us?"
Only Jessica stopped to comfort her this time.
Jenny, Kai, and Angeless were talking. "We just have to make sure we bring enough beer," Genevieve said. "Oh, and we have to go right after the game-or else, my mom's gonna want to celebrate."
"Wow, that's confidence for you.." Angeless smiled.
Jenny scooted closer to him and put her face near his, mockingly. "There's no way we aren't going to win!"
"Anyway..." Kai said, annoyed and clearing his throat. "Beer. Man, this means we still have to go to prom, dammit!"
"Yeah, we're going to prom!" Jo yelled over at the group. "And you're gonna like it Kaio!"
"Fine, fine," Kai said, slapping Genevieve. "Ever since you made us draw out of that hat," he was whispering, "Jo's caught prom fever, and she's actually making me care now."
Jenny laughed and looked over at Jordan who was helping Zeke plan out the group's finances. He caught Jenny's eye and winked at her. She smiled, blowing him a kiss. Ever since Jordan had told Jenny his secret, they had been extra close. She only felt guilty that she hadn't been as open.
She wasn't ready to talk about what had happened in that movie theater. Not yet, anyway.
Besides, she had bigger secrets she was hiding.
But now, her mind was on her friends and their happiness. Finally they would be alive only for each other-not for school, not for parents, not anyone other than themselves. Running away for the summer would be the best thing that had ever happened to them.
About addition #51: By: Jason Simmons Added: Fri, 06/23/2006 @ 8:33pmSize: 532 Characters
He glanced over at Jessica, who was still a little uneasy. But she smiled at him, that special smile that the two of them shared. He walked over to her and gave her a kiss, a loving, reassuring kiss.
Then they watched and helped out as the plans unfolded.
About addition #52: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sun, 06/25/2006 @ 10:30amSize: 1,035 Characters
The only thought that reassured Jessica was they were staying for a few more days. Tomorrow was prom, Saturday was graduation, and Sunday would be spent finalizing the plans. They had all agreed to meet in the tree house. Actually there was another thing that reassured Jessica, she was with all her friends. This was what this whole crazy plan was about anyway, getting closer to our friends, telling our secrets we've all been hiding for so long. Jessica was still a little wary about that part, she wasn't sure she wanted to share her secret.
It was getting late so we said our good-byes and headed for home.
"This is going to be an intresting three days" Jessica thought silently to herself as she turned on to her street.
About addition #53: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Tue, 06/27/2006 @ 2:34pmSize: 2,255 Characters
Ragged breathing across the tabletop, with pale light across your cheek. Fill the room with pounding music, to match the beat of battered hearts.
Kai was going to run away... They w ere all going to run away. Escape into freedom, solace in each other and each other's acceptance. IN so many of friends he had begun to see what Jordy had... But most of the time he just anted to ignore it because if it was, as they had put it, all wrong, then as a group they were in some way... right...
Beer... matches... malibu... absinth... lighter... some illegal substance in a bag... He ticked through the cabinet in his father's private room as he allowed his latest song to trek through his mind. Knife... belt... cufflinks... nails... strange rag thing... Well he wouldnt need any of that.... Only he father would need them, need the hidden and secret in this house. It wouldn't do, after all, for his wife to see how far a father's respect had turned into a bloody lullaby.
He sighed tramping back to his room. His outfit for the prom had arrived yesterday. It fitted... He hated it... It just wasn't him, but he'd pretend for Jo. He'd always pretend for Jo.
He stared at the alien tux hanging over his bed. He would just have to alter it slightly so he felt comftable... He looked to the scissors on his desk and smiled. He liked to be different... if it worked he'd just keep the suit instead of sending it back to whence it came.
God, sometimes he loved himself.
*
So yeah
Sue me my children.
I love you but you hate me.
So sue me my darling.
Wrapped in blinding ecstasy
Dance, dance this crazy night away.
Tighten your ties until you choke.
Sue me
Sue me for your misery.
So sue me - my everything.
*
About addition #54: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Thu, 06/29/2006 @ 1:14pmSize: 2,707 Characters
He remembered that time he'd taken Jenny up into the mountains to meet up with the others. They'd stopped for coffee and had their first real conversation.
"What you thinking about...Angel-cakes? "asked Jenny snapping him out of his thaught?
He smiled briefly and then stood up. She was wearing those torn up jeans of hers...as well as that sleevless shirt of hers that he liked. She was sucking on the end of a lolipop just adding to her cuteness.
"Remembering our trip into the mountains...how fun it all was "he laughed as he wiped his hands clean.
Jenny smiled that cute little grin of hers.
"Ah you mean spending the night in a cheap motel...because we couldn't afford two rooms. Or passing out on the sofa after that movie? "smiled Jenny.
"All of it....Think that was the first time we'd ever spent that much time togeter. The only person I ever talked to that much before was Andrea "smiled Angeless.
Jenny sat down on the bike seat and swung her legs over.
"Well it...it felt like having a proper....never mind "sighed Jenny.
Angeless looked at her and held her hand for a moment.
"I should have told you sooner...we could have had alot more time together...as more than friends...and I agree...with you it felt like having a proper relationship "sighed Angeless giving her a hug and he kissed the top of her head.
He didn't see it but she had smiled.
"Big softie come on otherwise you'll have to get a tux from somewhere else "smiled Jenny.
"Hey you know me....nominated for prom king already and I couldn't be bothered aside from how good you look with me "smirked Angeless as he spanked her as he went by.
"...you'd best hope you look good in a tux cos thats gonna cost you "laughed Jenny.
"Hey do you still like that Hero song? "asked Angeless?
"Yes....Why? "asked Jenny as they left his house?
"No reason...hope you don't get stage fright "smiled Angeless as he worked out how to ask Kai for some help to pull it off.
He'd sing that song for her and any other couples to try and bring them closer to each other.
"What are you planning??? "asked Jenny?
"We're going to win so we'll be up on stage "lied Angeless.
About addition #55: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Wed, 07/5/2006 @ 9:10amSize: 2,198 Characters
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"Angeless, come here for a second." Jenny and the gang were in the local coffee shop-sharing breakfast and discussing their destination on their planned trip. Andrea, Zeke, Jessica, Jo, Jordan, and Kai were eating and laughing, occasionally throwing food across the tables they occupied. Jenny had walked outside for fresh air, and was calling her friend to her.
"What is it babe?" Angeless sauntered up to Jenny and tried to put his hands on her sides, but she slapped them away.
"You and me've got to decide where we're going." Genevieve
crossed her arms and smiled, while Angeless lit a cigarette and leaned up against the side of the building.
"You and me, together?" He laughed a deep laugh. "Are you finally cracking my little Genevieve?"
"Cracking? I don't have any idea what you're talking about."
"Right. Well, if you won't admit it, I'll say it. You're in love with me." He took a drag and smiled a wicked smile.
"I am not!" Jenny said indignantly. Even if this weren't a true statement, she would be indignant. She hated it when others told her what she was thinking and feeling. It felt like pressure on her shoulders.
Angeless saw a look of incredulty pass over Genevieve's face. His smile dropped and he changed the subject. "I was thinkin' we'd go somewhere awesome. Like House of Blues, or Warp Tour-you know, tons of music, lots of headbanging."
Genevieve's smile returned and she laughed. "Can you see Andrea at the Warp Tour?"
She and her friend locked eyes-then burst into uncontrollable bouts of laughter.
About addition #56: By: Jason Simmons Added: Thu, 07/6/2006 @ 12:26amSize: 1,007 Characters
Zeke woke up in a cold sweat. He looked over at his alarm clock. It read 3:00 a.m. He moaned as he covered his head, falling into another feverish nightmare.
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Zeke got to the vast Auditorium where their graduation would be held about twenty minutes early. Everyone had agreed to be there to finalize their plans.
Jessica was the only one there. Which made sense, since they had agreed to be there fifteen minutes early. Jessica was always earlier than everyone else.
Zeke walked up to her, while her back was turned. She hadn't seen him yet. He slid his arms around her waist and held her close to him. She was frightened. She turned around quickly, ready to strike.
"Dammit, Izzy," she said in a flustered voice. But she was about to die from laughter. Zeke smiled as he brought her up to him and gave her a tender kiss. Then he pulled something out of his pocket.
About addition #57: By: **Jo tired & pretty stressed** Added: Thu, 07/6/2006 @ 1:38amSize: 1,207 Characters
Jo looked around at the mess that she had called home the last several years. Soon she'd be leaving this dump and headed off w/ her friends. But her dreams would have to wait just a little longer.
Saturday was the big night. Prom. She had been soo glad when she was paired with Kai for prom. She had a small crush on him for awhile, but she couldn't let it grow because then he would most likely discover her secret.
She was going to get ready at Jenny's the night of prom. Using the excuse that it would be easier for her to just leave her stuff there, she had kept it all there away from the filthy streets.
Kai and Angeless were picking them up at the house and then they were all supposed to meet in the auditorium.
Saturday was going to be great. She could feel it.
*YAY ME!!!! LOL. I'll try to keep up the good work. Thanks for putting up w/ me.*
About addition #58: By: Glam-BACK Added: Fri, 07/7/2006 @ 1:52pmSize: 2,561 Characters
“Open it” was all he said in reply.
Jessica opened it with trembling hands and there on a golden chain was an opal stone for a pendant. Opal was her birth stone.
“Oh Izzy, it’s beautiful.” Jessica said through tears.
Zeke came up behind her and put it around her neck.
“Thank You” she said as she gave him a hug and a soft kiss.
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A few minutes later everyone was here.
“Why did we come here early again?” asked Angeless still yawning.
“You already forgot! said Jessica. It’s because we have to finalize our plans...”
Jenny cut her off “and get the best seats!”
Everyone started laughing.
After a moment of laughter Jordan said “Okay time to be serious, so we have a few questions that have to be answered. First of all where are we going to run away too?”
It was silent.
“I have a confession to make” Jessica said suddenly. I was going to tell you guys right before we set out but I might as well tell you now. Last night after some serious thinking and like 50 phone calls I rented us all a condo in down in Florida.
No one got a chance to reply because the rest of their class started filing in...already in their caps and gowns.
All eight of us looked down, we were all still in our normal clothes.
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After that minor freak out everyone was back in the auditorium and settled in their seats.
The principal got up on stage and made his speech about us all growing up and responsibility, and all that hoopla. After he finished he said “Now before the ceremony begins we have some student performers.”
A couple students read poems or did dances but nothing worthwhile.
“And now for our last student performer” came the principals booming voice “Jessica Daton”
As Jessica made her way up to the stage she couldn’t help but look at her friends stunned faces.
Once she was up there all she could think about was “here goes nothing.”
The music started and she began to sing “As we go on, we remember, all the times we, had together. And as our lives change, come whatever, we will still be, friends forever.” By the time she was finished there wasn’t a dry eye in the audience.
About addition #59: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Fri, 07/7/2006 @ 5:08pmSize: 659 Characters
The rest of the ceremony past with laughter, clapping and tears.
At the end of the ceremony before you could say supercalifragilisticexpealidous we had all changed and met up outside the building. I guess we were all so worked up about our plan it didn't phase us that we had just graduated high school...forever.
"To the treehouse" Andrea said
"To the treehouse" the rest of them choursed.
About addition #60: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Sun, 07/9/2006 @ 6:08amSize: 1,788 Characters
Now that, Kai figured, was a real voice. Not maybe one that would ever want to dedicate itself to the music he created but hell, he had forgotten how good Jess was at singing. Even he had felt heat stinging in his eyes as she sang. Zeke had nudged him, raised an eye brow as the one tear Kai had shed in years drifted from his eye. He shrugged, she really was that good.
"That was awesome..." He murmured in her ear as they trekked across to the tree house. She smiled softly but didn't say anything. She probably knew that if he really thought it was good then there w as no doubt it was amazing. Afterall, music was the one thing he had always been a part of and he was hard to please.
"You know... we just finished school..." Jordy's voice sounded giddy.
"Yup!" Jo was grinning, her smile was almost scarily wide.
Kaio caught the infectious vibe and laughed slightly, "School's out for Summer..." he found the air guitar and brought up an old Alice Cooper song that Angeless had tried to stop him singing countless times before, "School's out for EVER! School's been blown to PEICES."
But everyone was happy and for the first time in what seemed far too long, he could push the livid red records of his history into a back pocket and forget it. They had plans to make, ideas to constructs, things to talk about... This was definately going to be the best time of their lives.
About addition #61: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Mon, 07/10/2006 @ 1:44pmSize: 1,634 Characters
"You looked good tonight...like you were having lots of fun "smiled Angeless as they walked around.
"Ditto....I never even knew you could dance. I mean like every party we've been to you were usualy sitting down drinking or talking...I actualy had a good time with you "smiled Jenny.
He was having a stretch while they walked and was just doing his arms.
"What...so just cos I sit around at parties doesn't mean I can't dance. Why are you so surprised you can have fun with me? "he asked has he let his arms drop to his sides?
Jenny laughed and was about to say something else when it began to pour with rain. She grabbed his hand and dragged him under the cover of a nearby tree. He pulled off his coat and put it around her.
"When did you get so romantic all of a sudden? I mean slow dancing...flowers "laughed Jenny.
"I've always been romantic...Just never around you...and you "he didn't get to finish his sentace as she gave him a quick kiss.
"Shut up....you're spoiling it...this time I want a dance with nobody interrupting "she smiled as she put her arms around his waist.
The slowly danced under the cover of the tree. When they headed back to the tree house they were both drenched.
"Wow...what happened to you two? "asked Kai spotting the lipstick on Angeless's lips?
About addition #62: By: Agent-409 Added: Tue, 07/11/2006 @ 3:51amSize: 2,103 Characters
"Wow... what happened to you two?" Kai had said.
“Oh… nothing.” Angeless almost chuckled as he looked at Jenny and gave a smile. Jordan thought he saw Jenny smile back but he wasn’t so sure. His own laughter faded away and he was sure there was no smile on his face.
“Jordy?” Zeke said questioningly.
“Huh… oh what?” Jordy answered.
“I said… don’t you think that would be funny?” Zeke repeated.
“If what?” Jordan said, still not really paying attention to his own conversation.
“If they.... oh never mind…” Zeke said, noticing the distracted look on his friend's face.
“Oh yeah…” Jordan answered as if he heard what Zeke had said, “That’d be uh… great- yeah… hilarious.” He turned back to Zeke and their little section of the tree house and forced a laugh but of course Zeke knew it was fake.
“I think she’s kind of taken you know?” Zeke said in a very quiet voice so only Jordan could hear it. “I mean… even if it isn’t… ‘official’ yet.”
Jordan turned and caught Jenny’s eye for a second before quickly turning away. She had tried to smile at him but wasn’t sure if he caught it or not.
“I'm not so sure about that. And besides- I don’t like her.” He whispered in the same low voice.
“Right, Jord… whatever lets you sleep at night.” Zeke said with a small smile, “I know you Jordan Pryce… I know that look.”
“And I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Jordan flashed Zeke his innocent grin and shrugged his shoulders with a small laugh. “Now… where were we?” He said, turning back to the piece of paper they had in front of them, pretending to study it.
About addition #63: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Tue, 07/11/2006 @ 10:16amSize: 6,248 Characters
Cornering him at a random point in the day wasn't very hard. With so many people talking and laughing, it wasn't noticeable that the two would be deep in conversation. Sitting down in the corner of the treehouse, Zeke and Jenny had their first one-on-one talk in a long time.
"Wow, this feels kind of weird," Zeke laughed, looking over at his other friends. "I mean, it's usually me and Jessica, or me and one of the guys...you and me? Well, I'm glad it's you and me." He laughed. "What's up."
Jenny was holding a towel around her clothes, which had previously gotten soaked when she and Angeless were outside. She struggled to wrap it tighter around her. "Zeke. Can I ask your advice?" She was so serious, it almost hurt her physically.
Zeke looked a little taken aback, but like the good caring friend he was, tried to hide it. "Uh, yeah, sure Jen. Anything you want. Is everything okay?"
Genevieve looked around the room and noticed Angeless's eyes flickering to the corner now and again-even if he was talking to Kai. Jenny turned back to Zeke quickly.
"Oh yeah, yeah. Everything's fine. I, um, just needed to kind of talk to someone a little bit, you know..."
Zeke put on a sly grin. "Shouldn't you be talking to Angeless?"
Jenny's face went a little pale. "See-that's just it." She looked at her towel and at her soggy, wet clothes. "It's not that I don't want to talk to him-it's just that..."
"You need someone to tell first, to test the reaction?" Zeke nodded his head and laughed. "I know what you mean, Jenny. Sometimes I feel that way about talking to Jessica, so I tell Jordan stuff first. It's a natural thing, I guess."
Jenny leaned up againt a wall, her mouth a straight line of seriousness. "Zeke-you know when something has happened to you, and you want to pretend it never happened, so you ignore it, even though it's impossible to ignore?"
Zeke looked a little confused and said, "Genevieve, what is going on?"
"I just need you to tell me, Zeke, that no matter what happens, our friends will always be there."
"Jenny, what's the matter?"
"Nothing-I just need to hear it come out of your mouth."
"We'll always be there, Jen. No matter what." Zeke looked into Jenny's eyes expectantly. Hadn't she come here to tell him something in confidence? But now that she sat here, she couldn't quite get anything out of her mouth.
Instead, she stood up quickly. She felt a little dizzy but didn't sway or sink. "Thanks, Zeke. That's all I needed to hear." She attempted a smile, and was about to walk away when Zeke grabbed her arm.
"Jen, I think there's something you should know."
"Sure, hit me with it. I am the official secret-keeper, now." Genevieve genuinely smiled.
Zeke gave a nervous laugh and lowered his voice, "Jordan's falling for you."
Genevieve's face went white. "Jordan?"
"Are you okay?" Zeke took Genevieve's arm, but she pulled away.
After a silence Jenny said, "Tell Jordan that I would only hurt him-and I....." she paused, tightly clutching the towel. Her voice had come out unsteadily. "And tell him..he's much too good of a guy to get mixed up with me." A bit of color came back into Genevieve's face. "I'll give you a secret to keep, Zeke. You know why I can live with Angeless liking me? Because he has a darker side that keeps him safe from me. But I couldn't live with Jordan liking me-he's sweet and kind and honest. I would ruin him."
Genevieve looked over to Jordan, trying to catch his eye-but he wouldn't look up from what he was doing. "And I'll give you another secret, Zeke. I'm in love with both of those boys-and for opposite reasons." Jenny shook her head. "If anyone asks, I went home."
"Don't you think in light of recent events, you should have a partner to walk you home?" Zeke asked her.
"No," Jenny forced a laugh and pointed to the sky. "Bullies are afraid of the rain. It makes them melt."
Genevieve walked out of the treehouse, heading back home. Zeke just stood in silence, not even nodding his head. His gaze kept going from Angeless to Jordan. It seemed as if he, too, were making a decision. Finally he went up to his friend Jordy.
"At some point, you need to tell her you have a crush on her," Zeke said, patting Jordan on the back. "And-you need to find out what' she's hiding."
Jordan looked up at Zeke, color rising in his face. "Okay, man, look. Number 1- I do not have a crush on her, and Number 2-maybe she's not hiding anything. It's been pretty stressful for us all the last couple of weeks."
"Put your pride away, Jordan. If you love her, you'll help her."
Jordan turned silent, and the two boys spent the rest of the afternoon looking over plans in forced enthusiasm.
About addition #64: By: Jason Simmons Added: Tue, 07/11/2006 @ 9:04pmSize: 965 Characters
Jessica saw the worry on his face and sat down beside him, stroking his hair. Zeke pulled her closer to him and nuzzled her neck. She let out a ticklish laugh. Zeke looked up at her and smiled.
Their plans were into their final stages when Zeke realised what time it was.
"We need to head home guys," he said. They all agreed and quickly filed out. Zeke and Jessica were the last to leave. They walked to Jessica's house hand in hand. Tomorrow would be prom, and then they could take their leave.
Zeke and Jessica shared a final goodnight kiss before he left. He walked the rest of the way home, and went to bed. And had more feverish nightmares.
Like always.
About addition #65: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sat, 07/15/2006 @ 10:58amSize: 2,202 Characters
Jessica woke up late Saturday morning and arrived late at the tree house. The gang had decided to meet once more Saturday morning to go over the last of their plans. The rest of the day they had agreed, as not to ruin the surprise, they wouldn't meet up until later that night at prom.
As Jessica entered the tree house everyone looked at her as if to ask where have you been but n one said anything to her directly.
"Sorry I'm late, slept in," Jessica said as if feeling the need to explain why she was late.
"Okay lets get this straight. Jenny said in a serious tone. Today is prom, everyone nodded. Tomorrow are all the parties and stuff, Monday we pack and get ready, and finally on Tuesday you're all coming to my soccer game and afterwards we leave and head down to florida."
"I still can't believe you rented us a condo," said Jo shaking her head in disbelief.
"One more thing, how are we going to get there? Should we take two different vehicles?" asked Jordan.
"I have a car that seats eight, said Jess. Besides I think we should all travel together."
"Yeah are you sure we won't kill each other before we get there,?" Jenny asked and everyone started laughing.
By the end of their meeting it was agreed that they'd all take Jess's huge van and take driving in shifts.
"Okay we'll I guess I'll see you all tonight!" I said happily as I climbed down the ladder and headed off for the salon.
I couldn't wait I had the absolute perfect dress that looked like this : http://www.ssb7.net/users/24164/redoffshoulder2.jpg and my hair was supposed to look like this: http://www.ljstyles.com/111Pictures/Up_Dos_prom/prom_updo014b.JPG and here's the back: http://www.ljstyles.com/111Pictures/Up_Dos_prom/prom_updo014c.JPG
Jessica was hoping that tonight would be like a fairy tale and was beyond excited.
*these aren't my real prom pictures I just wanted you to get a feel of what I'll look like at prom in the story!*
About addition #66: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Sat, 07/15/2006 @ 11:14amSize: 1,129 Characters
Ignoring the slight pang of uneasyness in her stomach Andrea started getting ready to go to the salon to get her nails, hair and make-up done. Her mom had given her the money to get it all done. When I asked her why all she said was I want you to experiance what I never did. Andrea didn't question what her mother meant by this because she was going to be late if she didn't head out the door now.
Andrea was going over to Jess's later and Zeke and Jordan were going to pick them up around 7:00pm. Then they were all going to meet in the auditoritum. All andrea could do was hope that tonight would be one of the best of her life.
*Like Glamgirl12 these aren't my real prom pictures I just wanted you to know what I'll look like in the story*
About addition #67: By: Agent-409 Added: Wed, 07/19/2006 @ 2:46pmSize: 1,931 Characters
His aunt was taking pictures of him in his tux while he waited for Zeke to come pick him up and take them both to Jessica’s house.
“You’re just handsome.” She said smiling.
“Aww you’re just saying that.” Jordan said, sitting down on the couch.
“No really,” His aunt said as she took a seat next to him. “I am so proud of the man you’re becoming.” She said. “I couldn’t ask for a better kid to raise.” Her eyes were a bit teary as she leaned in to kiss his cheek. “Love ya kid.” She said softly.
“I love you too,” He said, “You know I owe so much to you.” She just hugged him closely. The thought ran through his head, and before he could stop himself, Jordan was already talking, “If I needed to go away for a little bit… would you worry about me?”
She sat up, “And just where would you be going?” She asked.
“Well… we had this crazy idea,” He started, smiling a little, “we’re going to… well run away I guess. We’re going down to Florida.” He laughed, “Don’t know why but, we all just wanted to be with each other before everything changes and we go off in separate directions you know?”
“I know Jordy,” She sighed and smiled, “Just… promise me you’ll be safe okay? And send me a postcard, okay?”
“Yeah… I promise.” He said smiling. “I would never want to worry you.”
They hugged again and just then the doorbell rang. Zeke stood in the entry way and they had to be forced to take just a few more pictures together before the two boys set off towards Jessica’s house, finally feeling the hype for prom.
About addition #68: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Wed, 07/19/2006 @ 4:24pmSize: 2,593 Characters
"I'll be happy for you when you get prom queen," Jenny's mom said, staring at the television while little Sabine tottered around the house.
"Mom, you know you have to watch out for her! She's always getting into things." Despite her brand new, flaming red dress and stylish updo, Genevieve picked up her darling little sister and put her in her playpen.
"Oh yes, I'll watch out for her."
The doorbell rang. Angeless was here to pick Jenny up.
"You look beautiful," he said, moving his eyes up and down her figure. He grinned almost mischeviously.
"You're quite dashing yourself," Genevieve answered. She smiled half-heartedly. Although she was excited about going to prom-she didn't like the idea of meeting up with some of her classmates.
Truthfully, she couldn't wait until prom had ended. There were always the after parties to look forward to. And Jenny could drink, dance, and flirt with the best of them.
Angeless looked at Genevieve wearily as they stepped into the limo. "You aren't going to be too wild tonight are you? I don't want to have to carry you home."
Jenny laughed, but wickedly. "Angeless-this is prom. I'm going to be as wild as I have to be." Jenny laughed as he shook his head, and reached over him to straighten his tie. As she leaned in, a slight evil spirit came over her. She put her face close to Angeless's neck, barely brushing her lips over his skin.
"You look wonderful enough to eat," she said, and felt proud at the surprised and bothered look on his face. She pulled away, oddly giddy and anxious at the same time. Something was certainly right about being with Angeless, but something was certainly wrong.
"Anyway, we'll both be on up stage tonight. And I intend on beating that witch Claire in the final running." Genevieve went back to her cool demeanor.
"Oh don't worry, Jen," Angeless said, turning strangely sweet. "You'll knock 'em dead."
Genevieve laughed and relaxed-excited at the prospect of seeing her other friends. "They'll look so handsome...and beautiful," she thought.
The limo went on into the night and Genevieve and Angeless rocked out until their arrival.
About addition #69: By: Jason Simmons Added: Wed, 07/19/2006 @ 8:38pmSize: 791 Characters
Jessica's mom answered the door and ushered the boys in. They stood in the foyer, awaiting Jessica's and Andrea's arrival from upstairs. Andrea came down first.
She looked stunning. Her lime dress gave a sense of sereneness and at the same time giddyness. Then Jessica came down. Zeke's mouth hit the floor. She was breathtaking. She grinned at him when she saw his face.
She walked over to him and gave him a small kiss. Then Jessica's mom insisted that they take like 30,000 pictures(extreme exageration) and then they were off to prom and to destiny.
About addition #70: By: **Jo tired & pretty stressed** Added: Thu, 07/20/2006 @ 11:42pmSize: 2,658 Characters
"Ummm...excuse me?" a voice from behind said.
Andrea and Jessica turned around to see an attractive guy whom they had never seen standing before them.
"I was told you could probably tell me where I could find JoAnna Anderson," he said.
"Ummm...yeah. I believe she's working down at the coffee shop this morning. I'm not sure why cause prom's tonight, but that's Jo," Andrea answered.
"Why do you need her?" asked Jessica.
"It's a private matter." With that, the mysterious man walked away leaving the two in their thoughts.
~*~*~*~*~*~~~~******~~~~~~
"Are you excited for prom? I heard you were going w/ Kai. Are you?" Carrie, one of Jo's fellow employees, asked her while they were on their break.
"Yes, I am going with Kai and Yes. This prom's going to be perfect," she answered as she took a sip on coffee.
"Of course!! What's your dress look like?"
"Well," Jo described it to Carrie as detailed as possible. Jo was so proud of her dress. She had orginally bought it and a thrift store, but then used some basic sewing skills, turning it into something grand. Simple but grand.
Before Carrie could say anything, a guy Jo had never seen before came up to their table.
"I was told at the register that I would find JoAnna Anderson here," he said.
"Umm...I'm Jo. Do I know you?" she asked, a little nervous.
"No, not yet anyway. I need to talk to you about some important things. Privately," he answered, directing the latter to Carrie.
"Umm...I better get back to work anyway. Talk to ya later, Jo," Carrie said as she got up and walked back over to the counter.
"May I sit down?" the man asked as soon as Carrie was out of earshot.
"Of course."
"Well, let's get down to business. My name is Nate Fauber and I'm your step-brother."
Nate went on to explain that her father had died a little after her parents had left and that her mother had remarried his father. And that just a few weeks ago, her mother had been diaginosed with cancer. She had sent Nate out to find Jo and to apologize, in hopes of maybe rekindling their relationship.
There went Jo's perfect prom.
(Here's a pic of Jo's dress. It's orange!! I love it. http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/edressme_1908_13256828)
About addition #71: By: Glam-BACK Added: Fri, 07/21/2006 @ 7:33amSize: 855 Characters
"You guys are just going to love what we did this year, it's so cool!" was all Andrea said for the rest of the ride, but you could tell she wanted to spill her guts.
Once they arrived they made they're grand entrance in style, there was a red carpet set up for everyone to walk down leading to the main doors.
As Jessica walked to the entrance beside Zeke she felt excited and nervous at the same time. She was excited that she was a great time but nervous at all the stuff could go wrong.
She didn't have any more time to think because they were entering the building. as soon as she saw the scene in front of her she knew this was going to be a night to remember.
About addition #72: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Sun, 07/23/2006 @ 9:41amSize: 772 Characters
The theme this year was set up to look like a ball. There was a refreshment tabel set up on one side that looked like a banquet with an ice swan in the middle, the portrait backdrop was an outside scene with a horse and carriage and a cascading waterfall. The best part about the whole thing was the dance floor it really gave you the feeling you were dancing in Cinderella's castle.
The best suprise's of the night would come later, but for now Andrea just wanted to find the others and watch people's expressions as they walked through the doors.
About addition #73: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Mon, 07/24/2006 @ 12:52pmSize: 1,265 Characters
Jenny only just realised what he'd said and her sense of him doing something reckless was kicking in.
"Wait what song???? "asked Jenny with her sceptical look?
He shrugged his shoulders and smiled.
"What if god smoked Cannibus? I couldn't find my tennacious D cd... "sighed Angeless glancing around for the other.
That was yet another perk of being a good head taller than the majority of the year.
"You lent me that CD a few weeks ago...well goodluck to you getting that into their playlist "laughed Jenny.
"Hey...I was wondering do you think Jessica would mind hooking my bike up to her Van. That way I could take you out and about if you want to "smiled Angeless as he picked up a drink for them both.
"Meh...Ask her...she probably won't mind. Just as long as you don't scratch the paint work "smiled Jenny.
He spotted Zekes head moving closer to them. It would have seemed that he'd spotted Angeless's head from the other side of the hall.
About addition #74: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Tue, 07/25/2006 @ 4:52pmSize: 1,559 Characters
"I haven't even seen what the other girls' dresses look like!" she said, wiping her forehead and flashing her pearly white teeth. "I can't wait until they announce king and queen. Angeless and I will look spectacular up there" As Jenny walked back to where she and Angeless had been standing, she suddenly ran into Jordan.
"Oh, hey!" Jenny gave him a quick hug. "Don't you look handsome!"
"Thanks," he responded half-heartedly.
Even though the lights were dim, Jenny could tell that something was wrong. "Are you okay?" she yelled above the music and the shouts. "You should be having a good time, this is prom!"
Jordan's face brightened a bit.
"Where's Andrea?" Jenny laughed. "Don't leave her alone, she might get anxious."
"I think she's in the bathroom," Jordan responded.
"Well, come on, we'll wait for her over here." Jenny grabbed his and hand and dragged him over to Angeless and Zeke.
About addition #75: By: Jason Simmons Added: Tue, 07/25/2006 @ 11:44pmSize: 862 Characters
Jordy quickly got out of Angeless' head-lock and returned the favor. They both chuckled at it. Jenny just smiled as she watched the two. It was good that they didn't know. Zeke just sighed, right as Jessica walked up.
"Bored already, my Izzy?" she asked, joshingly and lovingly. Zeke replied by pulling her close and kissing her.
"Not on your life," he said."Let's dance." So the two of them hit the dance floor, just as their favorite slow song came on. They held each other the whole time while the song played. Zeke whispered in her ear.
"I love you."
About addition #76: By: Glam-BACK Added: Thu, 07/27/2006 @ 10:22amSize: 1,818 Characters
So far nothing amazingly had gone wrong. Everyone was having a great time and the night was just getting started.
Zeke and Jessica danced a while longer and then the song ended.
“I’m going to go get some punch,” Zeke said and headed over to the table.
Jessica just stood off to the side and watched her fellow classmates when someone came up behind her. Jessica turned around and saw a girl who she’d never even seen before who was wearing an angry expression.
“Can I help you?” Jessica asked politely.
“Don’t play sweet with me Jenny, you know why I’m here...” the girl started to reply.
“Wait I’m not Jenny...”Jessica started but the girl cut her off.
“Don’t lie to me, I know who you are. You stole my boyfriend, the only thing that mattered to me, and now you must pay”
By this time a few people were staring because this girl was quite loud, and Jessica still couldn’t figure out how this girl had mistaken her for Jenny. They looked totally different, but apparently this girl was to much of a dunderhead to notice.
Jessica’s thoughts were interrupted by a hard slap across the face that took her by surprise. Jessica regained composer and straightened ready to retaliate.
“Listen I don’t know who you are, or why you just slapped me but if you don’t back the f*** off I’m going to have to hurt you.” Jessica said her voice filled with rage.
By now almost everyone was watching but no one was stepping into help. ‘Where were her friends?’ was all Jessica was thinking.
About addition #77: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Thu, 07/27/2006 @ 10:24amSize: 972 Characters
‘ Just when things were going nicely, two girls try to kill each other’ Andrea thought to herself.
Andrea saw her friends across the room and rushed over to them.
“Has it occurred to you that there is a fight going on and one of you’re best friends is in it, and you’re all standing here like nothing is happening? “ Andrea practically screamed as she reached her friends.
That was all that needed to be said, in a flash her friends were pushing through the crowd trying to reach the girls.
All Andrea could do was watch from the side hoping Jess was all right.
About addition #78: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Thu, 07/27/2006 @ 1:00pmSize: 2,157 Characters
"Zeke you owe me a 20 "laughed Angeless taking the lead.
"True you won the bet but...its also a draw. Two girls started it "laughed Zeke.
Angeless was always usful. He used to be qauter back for the school team before the coach kicked him off for reckless tackling. He pushed through the ring and the others followed.
"What the? Clair? What the hell are you doing? "asked Angeless stepping between the two?
"YOU! "shouted Clair as she punched him round the face.
He hit the ground hard and was stunned slightly. Who the hell taught that girl how to punch? He got up and raised his fist. Even his own morals wouldn't let him hit a girl. He lowered his fist and looked behind him. He touched hip lip and could taste the blood.
"Allow me "smiled Jenny Stepping in.
Jenny Slapped Clair once and left a big red mark.
"Thats for Having a go at Jessica "hissed Jenny.
One punch later and Jenny was shaking her hand quickly. Clair splayed out on the floor.
"And that was for making my Boyfr...Date bleed!! "Sighed Jenny.
Angeless was helping Jessica up and hand her over to Zeke so he could take care of her.
"Damm...your ex's head is thicker than she looks. That really hurt! "laughed Jenny as she put her arm around him.
"Come and sit down...I'll get you some ice "smiled Angeless.
He came back with some ice wrapped up in a cloth. She was sat down in his chair twizzling a straw between her fingers. He knelt down infront of her and pulled of his tuxido jacket. He was wearing his short-sleeved shirt again. The wing tattoo's showing even throught the shirt.
"Thanks Angel cakes... "smiled Jenny as she kissed his cheek.
They had somehow found a quiet corner of ther room and were trying not to be to open about what they were doing.
About addition #79: By: Agent-409 Added: Fri, 07/28/2006 @ 2:20amSize: 6,301 Characters
"Jordy- not neccessary..." Zeke snapped back to him.
"Whatever..." Jordan said still smiling, "It's still funny... I for one am proud, Jessica." He said turning back to her.
"Thanks Jordan," She said almost mockingly but with a smile. It was Jordy after all, and they had been friends forever so she knew what thoughts ran through his head sometimes. "But you know I only did it because that bitch started it." She said a little more pissed off, "Could've taken her too if -"
"Hey.." Zeke cut in, "Don't worry about it. "You fought brilliantly." He smiled and gave her a small kiss on the cheek as he helped her to her feet. That sunk Jordan's good mood a little.
He had been having an okay time at prom so far, nothing too special had happened and watching all the couples as they danced, hugged, kissed and held eachother wasn't really helping him to feel any better about his current relationship status.
"Don't look now but..." Zeke said, motioning with his eyes accross the room as Jessica was pulling him back to the dance floor with a smile on her face.
"Don't you kids have too much fun!" Jordy called out to them before he looked over in the direction Zeke had motioned.
In directing his eyes to the scene in the corner, he passed over Kaio and Jo dancing to a fast song and seeming to have a pretty good time. He paused on them for a second and smiled. Jo had gotten off to a little bit of a rough start to prom it seemed, Jordan wasn't sure exactly what had happened, but she seemed okay now for the most part.
Over in the corner where Zeke had motioned, Jordan found Jenny and Angeless. Jenny was sitting on his lap and they were smiling and talking. Jordan shook his head and looked the other way, knowing it was none of his buisness to let his vision impede on their scene.
"Hey Jordan." It was Andrea, he turned around and smiled at her, trying not to think too much about Jenny. He kept telling himself he didn't like her, but so far that wasn't doing him any good.
"Hey Drea." He said to her still smiling.
"You know, I just love this song." She said softly, looking away from Jordan for a second, as a slow song came over the sound system. She looked back at him and smiled.
"I would be honored if you would dance with me Andrea." He said with a charming smile and extended a hand towards her direction. Jordan thought she might have blushed a little when she smiled. She took his hand and he led her out to the dance floor.
"Where did you learn to dance?" She asked him after a few minutes.
"Here and there," He said with a look on his face that suggested he had a secret.
"You're great you know." She said. But to this Jordan said nothing. "Oh for once you don't have a witty comeback?" She laughed a little.
"Well... I'm glad at least you think that..." he said more seriously.
"Why the sudden downturn?" She asked as he twirled her around.
He smiled, "Nothing..." The song ended and a fast song came on again.
"I was never really one to like the fast songs." Andrea shouted over the music. Jordan smiled and nodded, not one for the fast songs himself. He motioned for the door and held out his hand again, she took it, and they made their way for one of the doors.
"Nice night." Jordan said once they were outside, taking a seat on a planter box and tilting his head skyward.
"Yup..." Andrea said.
"Look Drea, I just want to get things clear with you so you don't get the wrong idea... I mean, I know you're a little... fragile." he said, trying to be honest with her, "And I love you for it D- really I do... but, I don't want you to get the wrong idea about me and you..." And just then she started laughing.
"Jordan." She said between laughs, "We're on the same page okay?" She said still laughing.
"Oh." He said, "Oh right." He smiled and tried to laugh a little.
Once she stopped laughing, she noticed how embarrassed he was. "I guess I should say I'm sorry I gave you the wrong idea." she said still giggling.
He sighed, "Let's just pretend this never happened okay." He said smiling, "We'll have a good time."
"Yeah... this never happened," She smiled, "Come on, I think I hear a good song playing."
They went back inside and started dancing again. Jordan was glad it ended up she didn't like him as anything more than a friend- that would only have made things even more complicated.
Another slow dance came on.
"I'm a little tired," Andrea said, "Mind if I sit this one out?"
"Not at all," Jordan replied with a smile, "Mind if I take this dance with someone else?"
"Not at all." She smiled. He walked her over to a seat on the outside of the floor, brought her a drink and then scanned the dance floor for who he was looking for- Jenny.
He spotted Angeless over the heads of the rest of the people on the floor and new Jenny had to be there too. He made his way through the people to where they were.
"Hey Angless," Jordy said causually, tapping him on the shoulder, "Mind if I cut in?"
Angless smiled and winked at Jenny then said "Nah, have fun." He patted Jordy on the head as he made his way towards the back.
Jordan offered his hand to Jenny who gladly took it.
"Hey." He said softer and with a smile as they started to dance, "Fancy seeing you here."
About addition #80: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Fri, 07/28/2006 @ 12:41pmSize: 6,570 Characters
The noise from the music and the dancers was deafening: everyone seemed to be having the time of their lives. Jenny saw friends and aquaintances yell, shout, sing: some of her better known classmates seemed to already be intoxicated.
"Hey, stay away from the punch!" Jenny laughed at Angeless as a girl Jenny knew saw her and tried to give her a kiss. Jenny brushed her off and pushed her over in the direction of a chair. "Seems to have been tampered with!"
Angeless laughed with her and sped up with the rhythm of the music. Jenny felt her face burning with happieness as his rough hands touched her smooth arms. Suddenly she heard a voice next to Angeless.
"Mind if I cut in?"
Jenny knew it was Jordan before she even saw him. He took her hand and they started dancing. "Fancy seeing you here."
Jenny laughed, but felt an awkward calm descend on her. Where seconds ago she had been wild and loud, she now felt serene and a little tired.
"Why, Jordan!" she said in mock surprise, as the two danced. "I didn't think you'd want to be alone with me again after seeing me take on that wildebeast."
Jordan laughed. "If you call a dainty girl with flowers in her hair a wildebeast, I'd hate to see how you'd hold up in a real fight."
In her second fit of flirtatious daring for the night, Jenny stepped closer to him, letting her ginger and vanilla perfume float gently in his direction. "Yeah, but you should have seen the fingernails on her..."
Jordan laughed but stopped self-conciously as the song went from a fast number to a slow one.
"Well, I guess...," he started, letting go of Jenny's hand and backing away, flushed.
"Oh, don't be so scared of me, Jord," Jenny laughed softly, grabbing his hand again. "Angeless can have the next dance. Besides, you're not much of a 'fast song' dancer, and he's not much a 'slow song' dancer. I'll give you one more chance to prove your great rhythm to me."
Jordan smiled and tentatively put his arms around Jenny's waist. She couldn't help but smile. She put her mouth near his ear.
"Sometimes you're too gentle for your own good, Jord." She closed her eyes and pushed her body up so that it barely touched Jordans. "That's why I'm asking you to give up on me."
Jordan pulled back in surprise, his eyes wide and a little angry. "What the hell do you mean?"
Putting a hand up to his face, Jenny laughed-feeling dizzy with prom night. "As much as I love you, Jordan, you're not wild enough to handle me. See Angeless over there?"
The couple looked at Angeless, who gave a deep booming laugh as a friend near him said something funny. He wans't paying attention to Jordan and Jenny.
"What about him?" Jenny could see Jordan's face closing up. That deathly look he had when something unpleasant was about to happen to him. He was closing up.
"Don't do that!" Jenny suddenly said: a little too loudly. "Don't close up on me yet! God, don't you remember that I'm the one you can talk to? I'm trying to tell you something now."
Jordan's face became a little more forgiving, and his hands rested a little tighter on Jenny's hips.
"There you are...." Jenny laughed looking back into his eyes. "You scared me for a minute. Anyway- this is what I mean. When bad things happen to Angeless he becomes rough and hard and distant. Cold, even. He never lets himself care about anything fully, you see? Nothing means life and death to him. You, on the other hand have that ability to invest yourself fully in something. You tend to love something with your whole soul and being: and well, if it doesn't work out, it breaks you."
"Are you calling me weak?" Jordan asked, not either taking offense or being beaten. "Because, really that's not a way to make me trust you."
"No, I'm giving you a different type of strength." Jenny said, smiling. "You have the courage to give yourself up to something you want-and while it's a wonderful courage-with me it would be wasted."
Jordan forced a laugh. "You always think everyone's in love with you, don't you Genevieve?" His face was flushed and his eyes shone angrily. "You think that just because I came over to dance with you, I suddenly want to kiss you and have you all to myself?!"
"Well?" Jenny asked frankly, her eyes shining as brightly as his. "Don't you?"
Jordan stopped dancing and took his hands away from her. "Yes," he answered.
"Don't." Jenny said. "Just stop..."
"You don't just stop loving someone."
"You'll be hurt by me..." Angeless had noticed the two stopped dancing and was making his way through the crowd to come back over.
Jordan shot a look at him, and a look at Genevieve. His voice was steady, and a little angry. "And I think you're just scared, Jen. You're scared of being unsure. Maybe you do love me back...what would you do then? You'd be trapped. Let me tell you something: I won't give up. Even if it does break me, like you say it will. This isn't something negotiable....." But before he could say another word, the DJ had stopped playing music and came over the intercom.
"AND NOW-LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, IT IS TIME TO ANNOUNCE THE SPRING PROM'S KING AND QUEEN!..."
Amid loud cheers and hoots, Jenny saw Jordan walk away. "Wait, Jordan!" she screamed. But he got lost among the crowd, and before Jenny knew it, Angeless was back at her side.
About addition #81: By: Jason Simmons Added: Sat, 07/29/2006 @ 3:23amSize: 563 Characters
"AND NOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ITS TIME TO ANNOUNCE THIS YEARS PROM KING AND QUEEN!"
Zeke looked up at the podium, trying to look interested, but it didn't help. Something nagged him, and it wouldn't stop.
He saw Jordan coming to him from one end, and Jenny coming from the other. They had not seen each other.
'Why does this happen to me?'
About addition #82: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sun, 07/30/2006 @ 12:57pmSize: 875 Characters
The announcers voice boomed over the speakers “Our prom queen for this year is *drumroll* Genevieve Peyton!” Everyone in the crowd cheered. Jenny stopped dead in her tracks seeming to realize what had happened. She made her way up to the stage looking less than thrilled. The crown was placed on her head and she stepped to the side. “Now for our prom king *drumroll* Jordan Pyrce!” Once again the crowd cheered and Jordan made his way to the stage in pure shock. The crown was placed on his head and he moved over and stood next to Jenny.
Jessica was expecting to see smiling faces on her friends not scowls. Clearly something had happened and Jessica had totally missed it.
About addition #83: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Mon, 07/31/2006 @ 4:03pmSize: 1,628 Characters
Sometimes life shot you in the back.... Kai watched the faces of his friends as they stood side by side on stage. He could almost see the tension that eminated from the pair. Jorden was trying and failing to smile, to create the normal illusion. He guessed for most of the people it worked, seeing as most people were grinning still... Jen had a perfect smile pasted to her face, one that didn't reach her eyes. What was going on? It was between the two of them, or at least that's what he guessed....
"Kai..." Jo was by his side with a frown furrowing her brow slightly. She had been tense for most of the evening, only loosening up towards the last few dances, "Something's up..."
"Yeah...." He rubbed his bare arms, a nervous habit he'd never kicked, "Think it's bad?"
"I suspect it's worse..."
He smiled slightly, loving the way her lips curled up in response. She was stunning tonight.... Not that she wasn't most of the time.... He'd noticed more and more lately that he saw her different from the others.... Glancing up at him, he caught her eyes and held them there... The est of the world momentarily forgotten as tentitively he took her hand and smiled again....
Sometimes Life kicked you in the back, but it often gave a hand to help you to your feet after....
About addition #84: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Tue, 08/1/2006 @ 5:48amSize: 684 Characters
"You had something to do with this didn't you "asked Kai quietly?
Angeless smiled his characteristic smirk.
"I knew I wouldn't win...ya know I dumped Clair. I knew she'd spread rumors about me making sure I wouldn't win....so I made sure Jo would. He's a friend and I wanted to something nice "smiled Angeless.
Kai was looking at him with mild surprise.
"Hmm maybe you do have a sense of morality in that head of yours. Just don't tell either of them what you did...Jenny'll knock you out "smirked Kai.
About addition #85: By: Agent-409 Added: Tue, 08/1/2006 @ 1:33pmSize: 4,005 Characters
“And now… for the dance.” The announcer said after the crowns and sashes had been placed. And this… Jordan was not looking forward to.
The two of them took the floor and the spotlight. They would start off the song and then everyone else would eventually join, that’s how it worked. It was a slow song. Jordan closed his eyes and sighed, placing his hands on Jenny’s waist once again. She wrapped her arms around him and they started dancing.
“Congratulations.” He said in a downtrodden tone. He really was happy for her but… now was not the time he supposed.
“Thanks…” She said, in a normal quiet Jenny voice. Jordan supposed she felt bad about this all and wanted to try and fix things- some good that would do. “And you…” She said, trying to smile at him, but Jordan wouldn’t look her in the eyes. “It fits you.” She said, looking away.
“No it doesn’t.” Jordan said. “It doesn’t fit me at all. This isn’t me Jenny; I’m not this popular… I’m not this fake...”
“How could you say something like that?” Jenny asked him, getting an edge on her voice. “Fake?” She asked harshly.
“I guess it’s just not my scene.” Jordan said, sounding a little angrier as he turned his gaze to Jenny.
“I don’t want you to be like this.” Jenny said, “I don’t want us to be like this.” She corrected, nearly pleading with Jordan to not make this so difficult.
“And you think I do?” He said getting more and more worked up. “Jenny,” He looked into her eyes now, “This was the last thing I wanted.”
“Then just stop it.” She remarked. Jordan shook his head. “Jordan-” she said quieter.
“Jenny.” He cut her off, shaking his head, “Don’t say it….”
“It won’t work.” She continued anyways, “It’s not right, can’t you see? You’ll be hurt by me…” She repeated the line from earlier, trying to make it clear to him. He stopped dancing, took his hands off of her waist and took her hand instead, looking her straight in the eyes. And this time when he spoke, he wasn’t angry, or bitter, or anything… he was just… Jordan.
“Jenny…you could never hurt me more than you already have… I just wanted a chance…” His voice faded and he turned to leave, letting go of Jenny’s hand. She tried to hold on to it just a second longer, but he pulled away. Leaving her in the middle of the crowd alone. But this time, she didn’t call out to him, or if she did- he couldn’t hear it.
Jordan walked straight for Andrea, finding her in a chair near the back. He knelt down in front of her.
“Andrea.” He started, “I am so sorry that I’m doing this to you, but… I- I just need to get away from here and I can’t bring you with me. I’m sorry, I hope you can understand.” She seemed a little saddened but nodded.
“It’s okay Jordy,” She said quietly with a small smile, “Go do what you have to do.” And with that he got up and left through the double doors out of the gym.
He was walking out of the parking lot when he heard a voice.
“JORDAN!” He turned to see Zeke standing there a little winded from trying to catch up with him. Jordan just looked at him. “Just… don’t do anything crazy- please just don’t do anything crazy.” He paused, “This is not the end of the world all right.”
“I’ll be fine.” Jordan said.
“Well, just remember… I’m only a phone call away okay?” Zeke said, pointing to his cell phone.
“Don’t worry so much.” He said with a small smile at Zeke’s friendship as he turned again to leave, disappearing into the night.
About addition #86: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Tue, 08/1/2006 @ 4:28pmSize: 2,610 Characters
Instead of doing either, however, she walked off the dance floor, grabbed Angeless's hand and led him outside, while the crowd behind them continued to mumble and gossip.
"Where are you guys going?" Jessica ran of doors, her face flushed with heat and worry. "What was wrong with him? What is going on?"
"Nothing, Jess. We'll be right back. In the next two dances I'll come and find you."
Jessica did not look comforted, but she had no choice but to trust Genevieve and return back inside.
"What's up with you cats?" Angeless asked, running a hand through is hair. He didn't look particularly upset or put off by the performance inside, but neither did he look perfectly comfortable.
Jenny kissed him, long and hard, surprising him a little, but not catching him off guard.
"Woah, baby," he laughed when she pulled away.
"Okay," Jenny said, her face serious. "What did you feel just then?"
Angeless shrugged. "I felt like I want another one..."
Jenny's face betrayed nothing, but she looked down at the pavement beneath her shoes. "Angeless, I need a favor from you," she finally said.
"Anything, babe," he pulled her close to him, but her body was stiff and rigid. "Is something the matter?"
"Follow Jordan. And don't let him know you're following him. I would do it myself but....I'm scared that I know to much about him to really help him..."
"Jen, I don't even know what that means."
"It means, just make sure he's okay. And if he sees you--well, don't let him see you. Save him from himself."
Genevieve gave him a softer, sadder kiss on the cheek and holding the hem of her dress up, walked back to the dance floor.
Angeless didn't see it, but her eyes were distinctly filled with a mixture of dignity and disappointment.
About addition #87: By: Jason Simmons Added: Tue, 08/1/2006 @ 11:46pmSize: 784 Characters
"What's going on?" she asked.
"I don't know. But it will work itself out. Trust me." He smiled and took her hand in his. It was time for the last dance. They danced as if it was the last dance of their lives.
Afterwards, everyone started to leave. A few lingered, but in the end, when everyone else left, only six people remained behind. Feeling the tension that had gathered, everyone remained silent.
Zeke and Jessica were holding hands. And though they thought no one was looking, Zeke saw Kai take Jo's hand in his and gave her a passionate smile.
About addition #88: By: Glam-BACK Added: Fri, 08/4/2006 @ 2:15pmSize: 1,598 Characters
“Well what are we going to do?” Kai asked.
“I think we should split up, Jessica said. “Jenny and Andrea should try and go find Jordan and Angeless, make sure they don’t do anything stupid. After that you guys can do whatever you want, party or whatever. Kai, Jo, Zeke, and I will do something I haven’t figured that part out yet. Then later around 3:30am we should all meet up at the tree house for one last camp out. We can bring all the stuff we need so you guys don’t have to worry about it. What do you guys say?”
It was quite for a few moments everyone considering what Jess had just said.
After a few more moments Zeke said “I’m in” followed by Jo, Kai, and Andrea.
Everyone was looking at Jenny, “So what’s it gonna be Jen?” Jess asked.
“Alright I guess I’m in.”
“Good” Jess said, “It’s settled.”
“Come on Andrea we should get going. Oh Jess if we’re not back by 3:30 at the tree house call my cell. If I don’t answer don’t call the cops give us till 4:00 then come look for us.” Jenny had a look of fierce determination on her face as she headed to the doors with Andrea in tow.
“Hey Jen, wait” Jessica said running over to them. Jenny turned around. “Just be careful okay”
Jenny gave her a smile and then they were gone through the double doors.
Jess returned to the group “So what should we do?”
About addition #89: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Fri, 08/4/2006 @ 2:17pmSize: 721 Characters
“How do we know where we’re going?” Andrea asked.
Jenny just shrugged her shoulders in response.
“C’mon Jen what’s wrong, why are you so glum, this isn’t like you. What happened? You can tell me.” Andrea said trying to get the story out of her.
Then without any notice Jenny stopped and sunk to the ground in tears.
Andrea crouched down next to Jenny and wrapped her arms around her.
“Shhhh. Shhhh. It’s okay, tell me what’s wrong”
About addition #90: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Sat, 08/5/2006 @ 6:04amSize: 1,448 Characters
Kai couldn't help but feel the twinge of foreboding that ran up his neck as the two girls disappeared. He knew they'd be fine, but he also knew that 'fine' didn't always mean whole. With a slight sigh he brought his attention back to the small group that was still standing in a slight stupor.
"Anyone up for Cargo?" Kai asked with his usual smirk, "Because I've heard there's going to be some pretty awesome music down there tonight?"
Cargo was a local club that generally invested in live bands instead of scratched cds. Kaio, Angeless and Jordan had often played there with their old bassist Dylan, but since they'd lost their last memeber to his army-father, they'd simply had to settle for scoping out the talent around them. He saw Jo's face light up slightly and hoped the others would agree too.
Zeke also looked interested, which triggered something in the back of Kai's mind... Didn't he play bass? He should follow it up, see if he'd be interested in joining in for whatever brief time they were given after this.
Jessica simply beamed, she probably had bowling in mind... But they could do that later... Afterall what was more fun than trying to throw a ball down a slippery run way whilst completely hammered?
"Shall we go?"
About addition #91: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Mon, 08/7/2006 @ 11:20amSize: 3,787 Characters
"Dammit Jordan...where are you going "He thaught as Jordan took another turn.
He saw briefly in the glare of Jordans headlights his answer. The State penatentury. He was going to see his father. When Jordan arrived he just sat in the car for about 15 minutes. Angeless decided to risk it rather than find out if his friend was hurting. He parked the bike close enough to run to if he had to chase after Jordan. He calmly walked around to the other side of the car and pulled open the door and sat down.
"Anything you want to get off your chest Jordan? "asked Angeless in that parental tone he'd gained from looking after his cousins?
"JESUS...You NEARLY GAVE ME A HEART ATTACK. "asked Jordan angry at almost having a heart attack?
"Easy I rode...and I think we need to talk "sighed Angeless leaning across and pulling the keys out of the ignition.
Jordan was looking at him like he wanted to hit him.
"All I want to know is what's going on. You know I've always been straight up with you. I'm here to help "sighed Angeless.
"So why haven't you told the others about your drug problem? "asked Jordan knowing it would srtike a nerve?
Angeless looked like he'd just been slapped hard across the face.
"How long have you known? "asked Angeless a chink in his emotional defences turning into a gaping hole.
"About 3 years...So why haven't you told any of us? "sighed Jordan feeling guilt at such a low blow.
"Cowardice probably. I guess I thaught I'd lose the only people I've cared about...and now that I've finaly told Jenny I liked her. I guess I wanted to fit in "sighed Angeless spinning his ring around on his finger.
Jordan had never realised His friend actualy felt enything for them let alone cared.
"I love Jenny to "sighed Jordan with his hand on the door ready to bolt if this went wrong.
Angeless looked stunned for a moment then started laughing.
"Holy...dude...I never thaught in a million years you liked her...I mean I didn't think you liked her type "laughed Angeless finding it hard to keep a straight face.
Jordan couldn't help but smile Angeless laughter was always contagious. After half an hour of talking had dealt with some of the standing problems.
"I can't believe this is why you've been so out of it...I mean damm. How come I didn't notice? "laughed Angeless.
"Because your attention span is shorter than mr Burton in Science "laughed Jordan.
Angeless nodded and checked his watch quickly.
"Jordan...If you care about her that much...I'll step aside...but Remember this...you hurt her I'll gut you like a chicken "smirked Angeless.
"Gut me like a chicken...where the hell did that come from "laughed Jordan.
Angeless shrugged.
"Dunno some movie on the comedy channel. But seriously...I will step aside...but if not we could always share "sighed Angeless.
"Somehow...sharing Jenny sounds painful "laughed Jordan.
"Don't usualy laugh this much till I've got atleast half a dozen joints of pot in me "laughed Angeless.
About addition #92: By: Agent-409 Added: Tue, 08/8/2006 @ 1:42amSize: 3,419 Characters
“Yeah that or… you don’t smoke enough…” Angeless said with a grin.
“You know I don’t smoke…” Jordan responded.
“I know… You’re too good to yourself sometimes,” Angeless laughed again, “I mean… sometimes you just gotta jack yourself up with stuff you probably shouldn’t have in the first place and go with it.”
Jordan was silent for a minute, “You should think about quitting.” He said seriously.
“And you should think about seeing your dad.” Angeless came back at him. And just like that the conversation turned from a laughing matter to a serious one.
Jordan sighed a little and shook his head, leaning back against his seat, “Jenny told you about that?”
“About what?” Angeless asked, a little confused, “She never told me anything.”
“Oh.” Jordy said, a little surprised she hadn’t spilled it to someone, especially to Angeless, “Well… how do you know about my dad then?”
“I used to read the newspapers about seven years ago…” Angeless said, trying to think back to then, “one story caught my eye… this guy went crazy- tried to kill his kid, got sentenced to jail time… the end. I only kind of remembered the name Pryce but I was never sure… thought about it when I met you but, I never thought too much of it, but you came here tonight and… I kind of put the pieces together.” Yup. Angeless was smart.
“Do you think anyone else knows?” Jordan asked.
“Nah…” Angeless said, “I didn’t even know until now…. Why’d you come here anyways? Of all places?”
“He wants to see me….” Jordan started, “I don’t know if I wanted to see him but tonight I got all worked up and thought I was just crazy enough to go talk to him, tell him what I really thought about him for all those years…”
“You should.” Angeless said, “He should know.”
“Not tonight.” Jordan said. And then they were quiet for a while until Jordan broke the silence. “She’s not in love with me.” He said simply.
“I’m sure she loves you Jordan, she loves everyone.” Angeless tried to make him lighten up a bit.
”Yeah… I’m sure she loves me too…” He spoke, “But, that’s not what I said… I said she’s not in love with me.”
“She could surprise you.” Angeless tried to reason.
“She’s hiding.” Jordan said, “There’s something she doesn’t want anyone to know, I can just feel it about her… she won’t love me because she can’t and she can’t because she thinks she doesn’t want to.”
“Are you crazy about her?” Angeless asked.
“Are you?” Jordan returned the question. Angeless was quiet. “You don’t have to say anything…”
“Hey!” Angeless said, in a brighter tone, “Let’s forget about all this for now… she’s still our friend no matter who loves her or who’s in love with her or whatever right? And well… last time I checked, it was still prom night- so what’d you say we go hit the scene?” Jordan laughed.
“Yeah all right.” He said, “I’ll help you get your bike in the back.”
The two of them got out and worked together getting Angeless’ bike into the back of Jordy’s truck. Once it was loaded, they climbed into the cab and sped off, back towards town.
About addition #93: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Wed, 08/9/2006 @ 9:50pmSize: 3,108 Characters
"What's the matter?" Andrea kept repeating. "You can tell me."
But Genevieve's sobbing only grew louder at the genuine concern.
Andrea put her arms around Jenny and held her close. Jenny wanted to tell her everything, but a heaviness sat inside her chest.
Suddenly, headlights caught Jenny and Andrea on the sidewalk.
"Oh God," Jenny intoned. She didn't want anyone else to see her in such a state.
"Oh look!" Andrea said happily. "It's Angeless and Jordan."
This only made Jenny sob harder.
As the boys realized who was in front of them, they slowed down and came to an eventual stop. "What's the matter?" Angeless said roughly as he got out of the truck. "What happend to her? Who did this?" He ran over to Genevieve and wrapped his mucular arms around her.
"No one did anything," Andrea said. "She just broke down."
Genevieve was still crying as they continued to talk over her. Jordan parked the truck and rushed out. "What's the matter with her?"
Angeless whispered in her ear. "You have to tell us, baby. Shh...calm down. Why are you panicking?"
Genevieve's crying subdued a bit, but she continued choking on her tears. "I....hate...all...."
"You hate all what?" Jordan asked softly, standing conciously by Andrea, looking uncomfortable.
"I....hate.....all....proms."
Everyone laughed. Angeless lifted Jenny's face to kiss her but caught Jordan's eye and only pulled her closer to his body. "I love you, Jenny," he said.
"I...want...a...drink," she replied.
"I've got water in the truck," Jordan said, rushing towards the vehicle. But Jenny caught his arm, and smiled through her tears.
"No," she said, laughing and crying at the same time. "Not that kind of drink."
Again, everyone laughed. And Jenny cheered up. She planned on sitting down with Angeless and Jordan later. For now, she felt a little better. At least Jordan wasn't in danger now. And Angeless was there to protect them all. And Andrea was beside Jenny, being a good supportive friend.
As the four squeezed into the truck, Jenny rested her steal tearing face on Angeless's shoulder, and her hand on Jordan's knee (he was driving.) "What are we going to do?" she whispered.
"We're going to get through the night," Jordan answered, resting his hand on hers.
In response, Angeless kissed Jenny's cheek and patted Andrea's head. "Our girls, our girls, Jord. What the hell are we going to do with all of this damn drama?"
"Like I said," Jordan answered. "We're going to get through the night."
About addition #94: By: Jason Simmons Added: Wed, 08/9/2006 @ 11:01pmSize: 888 Characters
"Hey, man," Jordan said."Where you at?"
"We're at Cargo," Zeke replied."You sound a bit better."
"Yeah, well, I'll explain everything when we get there. We're right around the corner."
Zeke hung up with Jordy and told the others that the rest of the gang was on the way.
"Good," Kai said." We'll need Jordy and Angeless for the song."
"What song?" Jessica asked.
Zeke looked at her slyly. He then pulled a sheet of paper out of his coat.
"I've been working on this, and the four of us guys are gonna rock this place out."
About addition #95: By: Glam-BACK Added: Mon, 08/14/2006 @ 11:10amSize: 1,041 Characters
The four of them went inside Cargo and moved to the side to wait until the others arrived.It would probably be a while because they arrived just before the rush.
"Do you guys have to sign up to play or do you just go up there?" Questioned Jessica.
"Well..."Kai started, "It's kinda like both. Once you get here you go and see what spots are open you request it and hope they'll call you up."
"Oh okay," said Jess, "Then why don't you guys go request a spot and Jo and I will wait here for the others."
While Kai and Zeke went off to find the manager Jessica and Jo just stood there chatting.
After about 10 min. the girls heard arguing and by the tones in their voices it sounded like Kai and Zeke.
As the two girls walked in the direction of the voices Jessica thought to herself 'What have they gotten themselves in now?'
About addition #96: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Tue, 08/15/2006 @ 9:39amSize: 701 Characters
"what are you singing? "asked Jenny as he got into the car?
Angeless hadn't even notcied he was humming to himself.
"1000 words...why? "asked Angeless?
"Nothing...it's just I don't think I've actualy heard you sing before "smiled Jenny.
Jordan laughed.
"He used to be the lead singer in Kai's band...you've heard him sing plenty of times "laughed Jordan.
Jenny blushed.
"Oh...right. Yeah you're right "smiled Jenny looking highly embarissed.
About addition #97: By: Agent-409 Added: Fri, 08/18/2006 @ 9:51pmSize: 1,897 Characters
“I always thought you were too nice to be a drummer...” Jenny said.
Angeless laughed, “Yeah whatever that means.” Jordan just shook his head and focused his attention to pulling out of the driveway.
The drive from Angeless’s house to the club wouldn’t be too long- but any more time in the car was too long for Jordan. Sometimes when things weren’t going right the last place Jordan wanted to be was with other people- especially with other people confined in a small area. The sooner he could get out of the car, the better. Maybe he would drown away his sorrows with some good old underage drinking but the more he thought about that idea, the less and less he liked it. And at that moment he thought he might never drink again.
At least rockin’ the place with the other guys and wailing on the drums would let him get out a little bit of his anger. So he looked forward to that and tried not to listen to the conversations going on around him.
He had to call up Zeke again to let him know that they were going to be a little later than he first thought but Zeke was cool with that. He told them to hurry though because he had already gotten them a time slot for the stage.
They parked Jordy’s truck and got out, making their way to the door. The line wasn’t too bad and they were in within three minutes.
“Jordan! Angeless!” Kai ran up to them. “We’re on!”
“What!?” Jordan yelled over the music being played by the DJ.
“We’re playing! We’re up!” He pulled Jordan and Angeless by the arms and led them away just as the other girls came up to meet Andrea and Jenny.
About addition #98: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Fri, 08/18/2006 @ 11:25pmSize: 4,413 Characters
"You were great!" Jessica laughed, kissing Zeke. "We've never seen such a performance!"
Breathless with blond curls falling around her face, Jenny looked up at the boys and laughed. "Wow, you were the hit..."
Angeless put a hand to her flushed cheek. "Maybe someone will actually book us tonight," he growled, only half way joking. "Let's go outside, you're eyes look a little too cloudy..."
Angeless took Jenny's hand and led her outside, a smile wide on her face. "Oh, you boys only worry about me because you finaly actually saw me in a moment of weakeness. Don't worry it won't ever happen again." She winked at Jordan.
He laughed and Kai grumbled. "Dammit that song would have been awesome if we could have just finished it...
Jo laughed and talked to him, giving him little pinches and having fun with him. As the others walked along, talking, laughing and joking, Jenny drifted behind, a smile still lighting up her face. She grabbed Jordan's hand and pulled him behind with her.
"I was thinking," she said.
"I thought I smelled something burning...," Jordan laughed.
Jenny gave him a slight punch but kept on. "I was thinking about this whole situation with you and me and Angeless and how its tearing up our group, and I know what I want."
Jordan stopped, his face getting visibly whiter in the dark. "What is it, Genevieve?" He asked seriously, taking her hands and looking into her face. "That's all I've ever needed to know. What do you want?"
Jenny looked at her friends in front of her. She and Jordan would have to run to catch up with them. "I want you to answer a question seriously for me," she answered.
"Yeah, any question."
In one swift motion, Jenny pulled Jordan's mouth violently to her own, causing his breath to almost be knocked out of him. She pulled him a tight hug, and pushed her body desperately against his own.
"What did you feel just then? Answer me honestly."
Jordan, stunned and looking down at Jenny stuttered, "I...uh..."
"Tell me, Jordan. It's so important."
He stuttered into a description, "I...I...felt like my insides were burning and my nerves were going haywire and my heart was exploding. I was...am...I'm...on fire."
Jenny smiled and her bright eyes came back. "That was a much better answer than Angeless'," Jenny said. "Words are important to me Jordy. And I love the fact that you know how to use them..."
"Does that mean..."
"No! no...I just...needed to see what you would say."
Jordan remained still. He was stunnned. "You kissed me so that you could figure out who was winning in your little love game?"
"Are you angry at me Jordan? I thought you might understand..."
In an odd moment, Jordan's face went from numb to confused to ecstatic. "No, Jenny. I wouldn't expect anything else from you. This is a reason why I want you so badly. If I have to fight for it, I will..."
"You aren't fighting-I'm just deciding."
"Whatever."
As Jenny and Jordan raced back up to their other friends, they laughed and continued to have fun during the exciting night. Little did they know that someone had seen their kiss-someone who wouldn't understand at all the romance in Jenny's heart or the competitive excitement of Angeless and Jordan. The person who had seen their kiss was there only to break bonds, hurt feelings, exact revenge.
Claire was faced with a decision. When and where would she tell Angeless the news?
About addition #99: By: Jason Simmons Added: Sat, 08/19/2006 @ 12:26amSize: 602 Characters
For Zeke had witnessed everything. He had seen the kiss, and had seen Claire's reaction. Angeless left the group to get something to drink. Claire headed his way.
Just moments before Claire reached him, She 'accidentally' bumped into Zeke, which was his plan. She began to regret her train of thought. There was no way she'd get past Zeke.
About addition #100: By: Glam-BACK Added: Thu, 08/24/2006 @ 1:27pmSize: 1,507 Characters
Jessica was fuming. By the time she reached them Claire had turned around and was running in the oppisite direction. Zeke turned around and before he had a chance to say anything Jessica slapped him hard across the face and took off towards her house tears streaming down her face.
As Jessica was running her high heel snagged on something and she fell to the ground. She was so humiluated she didn't even care if Zeke had caught up with her.
"What the hell was that for?" he asked.
For a minute Jessica was too hysterical to answer but she eventually choked out "You...hug...Claire"
At first Zeke said nothing but then he laughed, only for a moment because he saw the look on Jessica's face. He then precedded to tell her about the whole thing with Jeny and Jordan, their kiss and Claire.
Jessica just sat their for a minute bewildered trying to take it all in. "I'm so stupid" she said.
"No you're not,"Zeke said encouragingly. "Just a little quick to react sometimes."
Jessica smiled gave Zeke a kiss and then made her way back to her house to get some well deserved rest after an amazing evening.
About addition #101: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sat, 08/26/2006 @ 11:48amSize: 4,244 Characters
Kai was cold. Rain was finally falling after the three weeks of sun and he was sat outside the bus stop, reluctant to move, watching as bus after bus pulled in and pulled away. His body shivered, aching through his bruises and crawling into his veins.
He hadn't gone home, knowing that it would ruin the evening, his clothes were crumpled from the night's activities and he looked terrible, he knew that. He had looked in the puddles about his feet, an ironic smirk passing across his face.
Thoughts tumbled in a confused mass of indecision. He didn't, couldn't go home after today. So much had happened. And for the first time in years he felt raw, more emotional than he had ever been before. Sleeping outside wouldn't be so bad except for the rain... He could try to go to Zeke's, seeing as he knew that the guy wouldn't ask too many questions. He didn't want pity if that was what he would give. He stared up at the sky, not knowing what to do or how to act. His battered guitar case rested against his back, comforting in it's own little musical way. He had to go somewhere. Just where?
***
"Kaio?"
It was almost dark when he finally made his way to Genevieve's front door. He nodded, slightly awkwardly in front of his friend's mum.
"Yeah, Sorry for the intrusion I just..." He ran one hand through his hair, "Is Jen in?"
"Yeah. She's upstairs with Jo. Go on right ahead, she forgot to mention you were having a slumber party."
Kai forced a smile, "Oh, sorry."
She waved him to the stairs and he drudged, his wet painful way to Jen's room. He knocked tentatively as he heard the two girls
Jen's face was a picture, actually so was Jo's but Jo managed to hide her surprise more successfully.
"Kai! What are you doing here?" Jen frowned, "Did I forget something?"
"No. No I just," He paused, not knowing what to say, "Locked myself out of my house and my dad's away so there's no way in."
Her frown deepened and even Jo must have heard the lie on his tongue. He wasn't surprised, they understood him well enough plus having known him since forever they knew he never forgot these things. But as he sat down between the bed and Jo nothing was said. Silence, awkward and miserable descended.
"When will you.."
Automatically he replied, "When I have nothing to hide."
Both girls looked at him oddly, he could almost imagine the cogs in their heads sizzling under the pressure of understanding. He had known this wasn't a good idea.
"Maybe I should go..." He began, forcing out a lopsided grin, "I could-"
"Don't be silly! Where will you go?" She grinned, "Can't let you sleep out on there all alone!"
Kai noticed the twitch in Jo as she said that, stored it in the back of his mind. He liked Jo, he knew he did; the way she smiled, the way t to see it in other people too. But he also knew that until he could tell them everything he could do nothing so he smiled faintly back at Jen.
"Thanks, you're a star." Falling back into his face he leant over giver her a quick hug, "Where would I be without you?"
"At Zeke's you dumbass!"
And they all laughed.
About addition #102: By: Agent-409 Added: Sat, 09/2/2006 @ 2:04pmSize: 2,545 Characters
On the right side of the drawing there was the hinting of a pond or other smooth water form, with a willow tree right on its bank. The branches were hanging down into the water. Under the tree there were two figures- a boy and a girl- wrapped up in a passionate kiss. The images from his head… Jordan couldn’t believe what he had drawn. He ripped it out of his book, crumpled it up and aimed for the trash can across the room and missed. The paper fell to the floor but he wasn’t about to move it.
He didn’t want to think about Jenny. He didn’t want to think that he could lose her little game and then it would all be over. Could she seriously have kissed him earlier and felt nothing but the desire to play with his heartstrings? He wanted to know what was going on in her mind- even a small glimpse would do.
Just then a sharp ring broke through his thoughts as his cell phone jumped around on his desk. He turned to glance at the clock- 3:45 a.m.
“Who the hell…” he started to say as he reached for his phone. He was tired. Very tired- a tired that touched both is body and his mind. The number was blocked as he looked to see who was calling.
“Hello?” he said in a weary voice.
“Jor-dy!” The voice slurred. “What are you doing man?”
“Angeless…” Jordan said, not wanting to deal with this right now, “You’re drunk- go home.”
“But I’m havin’ so much fun out here you should come over!” Angeless definitely sounded drunk.
“What have I told you? You drink too much…” He was too tired, “Look… where are you?” He asked and Angeless told him the place, “Do you need a ride somewhere?” Jordan wanted to know.
“Nah! Why would I wanna go anywhere else?” Jordan could hear some music and partying happening in the background.
“I’m coming to get you alright? Just… stay there.” Jordan hung up on him.
He went downstairs and left the house as quietly as he could and rolled out of the driveway before he started the engine. He rubbed his eyes a little as he started down the street, hoping he’d make it to Angeless.
About addition #103: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Mon, 09/4/2006 @ 10:47pmSize: 935 Characters
Jenny awoke to the sound of her phone vibrating. Scared that Sabine might wake up if she answered it, Jenny let it go on ringing.
"Wazzat?" Kai whispered groggily, turning over to face Jen. "Want me to answer it?"
"No," Jenny whispered back, hugging her sister closer to her. "It'll be okay to answer it in the morning."
Kai smiled. "Angeless and Jordan would do anything to see you right now."
Jenny yawned and closed her eyes. "Why?"
"You look beautiful." Jenny was so tired, she didn't even respond-only closed her eyes and fell back into a deep, haunting sleep.
About addition #104: By: Jason Simmons Added: Mon, 09/4/2006 @ 11:09pmSize: 1,085 Characters
When he rounded the corner to his house, he saw police cruisers lined up at his house. He sped up a little to get their faster. He tore into the yard, put his car in park, and barely turned it off before jolting to the door.
The officer at the door tried to stop him, but let him pass when he saw who it was. he rushed into the living room. He saw his mom and dad on the couch. His aunt and uncle were there, as well.
"What's going on?" he asked, almost wanting to explode. That's when Kirk stood up from behind his aunt and uncle. His face was torn to hell. "What happened?" Zeke asked, worried.
"It was Brent, Trevor and the other guys," Kirk replied."They found out it was me who ratted them out about Jenny." Zeke stormed out of the house. It was almost time to be at the treehouse anyways.
About addition #105: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sun, 09/10/2006 @ 11:54amSize: 883 Characters
Jessica awoke the next morning,yawned and looked over at her clock, it was 11:00.
'Holy' thought Jessica she'd slept in! She was supposed to be at the treehouse 2 hours ago!
'Oh well, maybe the others forgot too' she thoght hopefully to herself.
She had alot she wanted to do today anyway. Finish up her packing,and she had to run to the store to pick up a few more things.
"JESSICA!" Her mother called from downstairs.
"Coming" she called back down.
When she got to the landind of her stairs she could see Andrea standing in the foyer wearing a worried expression.
"What's wrong?" Jessica asked.
"Come with me," was all Andrea said before grabbing Jessica by the arm and dragging her out the door.
About addition #106: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Sun, 09/10/2006 @ 12:09pmSize: 1,566 Characters
Andrea paused "Okay look, I have to leave and I'm not going to be back for a couple days."
Jessica just gave her a look that was like 'so what does that have to do with anything'
Andrea sighed and continued "That means that I'm not going to be able to leave with you guys."
"Why!?" Jessica sked. "What could be more important than you friends?!!!" Jessica was practically screaming.
"Jess, I can't say, I wish I could, really I do but..."
"But what?"Jessica said tears starting to stream down her cheeks.
By now Andrea was getting teary too. "I came to you, Jess, because I thought you of all people would understand. Do you think I want to leave? I promise as soon as I come back I'll explain everything, but for now I have to leave."
"What about the other's? Jessica asked, "What do I tell them?"
Andrea glanced down at her watch "Look Jess, I don't have anymore time to talk I have to go. But whatever you do don't tell the other's, promise?"
Jessica was reluctant...
"PROMISE!!?"
"Fine," Jessica said "I promise."
Andrea smiled gave Jess a quick hug and headed off down the road.
Jessica stood there torn 'What was she going to do?'
About addition #107: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Tue, 09/12/2006 @ 2:28pmSize: 3,209 Characters
Kaio was tired. Too tired to be functioning properly as he was dragged out of his slumber by Jo. He smiled slightly, sleepily, as she fell over a duvet that was heaped on the floor. It seemed he wasnt the only one who was only half awake. But unlike him in his groggy state, she looked strangely ethreal. Maybe it was the mornings cold, embracing light... Or maybe he ut liked her more than he had ever realised... But as he stretched out on the floor to pull out the nights stiffness he realised that he had never seen her look so amazing...
Blearily he looked around for his clothes... He really wanted a shower, but knew he didnt have much time and he could already hear someone using the bathroom and didnt want to rush which ever one of the girls it was. Presumably Jen... Jo was actually still in the room giving him odd looks.
"What?" He asked with a yawn as he finally sat up and shook himself into a semi-state of awareness.
She was looking at his side, where the edge of his t-shirt had ridden up and a yellowing bruise was stamped into his side.
"When did you get that?" her voice was soft and he hated the concern that was rising in her eyes. He didn't want concern on his behalf.
"Must've got it the other day when we were fighting off Brent and the others." he shrugged. But he knew she didn't believe him as he tugged his shirt down.
He actually couldnt remember when that particular bruise had appeared but he knew it couldn't have been from Brent. Actually most of his memory was a bit foggy... He remembered playing at Cargo and arranging to meet the others at an ungodly hour this morning. But the sun was... up?
"We over-slept?" He asked with a touch of amazement. Hadn't there been a phone call? Why hadn't that alerted them? And WHY had anyone called in the first place? It was too early for questions.
"Yeah..." Jo was still frowning and Kaio felt more and more guilty by the second. It was beter she didn't know. It was better no one knew...
"Shit!" Jen's loud cry made them both look up as their friend returned with wet hair about her shoulders, "Why the hell is the sun up?"
So she hadn't noticed... She really must have been in a stupor...
"We need to go!"
Kaio nodded and gathered his things so that the girls could get dressed more privately. He guessed he was old fashioned, guessed it was the british part of his heritage that made him feel like he ought to leave the room. Afterall he knew that Angeless wouldnt leave the room for the girls... But then again that was Angeless. He grinned ruefully and pulled on a pair of jeans he must have left at her house before because he hadn't seen them in a while...
"KAIO!" Jen sounded hectic and he hurried out to see what sort of state she was in. Jo was smiling behind their mutual friend with amusement in her dark eyes.
"Ready for action ma'am!" He joked lamely. It was too early for witticisms.
About addition #108: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Wed, 09/13/2006 @ 7:18amSize: 1,096 Characters
"see...This is why we warn you about drinking so much. You always end up like this.
Angeless laughed and then pulled up the sunglasses to reveal two almost blood red eyes.
"Have you actualy been to sleep yet? "asked Jorden?
"Nope....aside from that hour in your car. But then again...you know me...Only thing that'll keep my mood down...death and pregnacy "laughed Angeless.
"I swear...there must be a word for what you are "asked Jordan?
"...there plenty of words for what I am...especialy if you go by what My ex has painted across my car...hence the not driving it. But I think the word girls use for sex...is Excellent "laughed Angeless while jordan just chuckled.
"I think I've heard some of that perfomance "laughed Jordan.
About addition #109: By: Agent-409 Added: Sun, 09/17/2006 @ 4:04pmSize: 2,580 Characters
“Where is everyone anyways?” Jordy asked Angeless, “We were supposed to come here right?”
“Uh… yeah, sure.” Angeless said.
“Wow… some help you are.” Jordy said shaking his head, “I’m going back up… holler up if something happens will ya?”
“Uh-huh.” Angeless said, pulling his shades down again and placing his hands behind his head.
Jordan climbed back up the ladder into the empty tree house, thinking bout how much bigger it used to be and wondering what had happened. He lay down on the far side of the little lair and closed his eyes, wishing he could just sleep and forget all his worries and problems and everything…
It wasn’t long before he could hear voices below. He identified them as Zeke and Jessica talking to Angeless but he couldn’t quite hear what they were saying. A few minutes later they were joined by the voices of Kai and Jo but Jordy wasn’t interested in anything they had to say so he just stayed where he was, eyes closed.
He thought he heard someone making their way up the ladder, but could still hear everyone on the ground so knew he was probably just hearing things. But sure enough, a few seconds later, Jenny appeared at the top of the ladder. Jordan kept his eyes closed.
“Jordan?” she called softly from across the small room. He opened his eyes but didn’t look over at her.
“Hey Jenny.” He said quietly.
“Mind if I join you?”
Jordan sat up and rubbed his eyes a little, resting his back against the wall and pulling his knees up to his chest. He shook his head.
“You okay?” She asked him when she was sitting next to him.
“Not really.” He said, “Tired… that’s all.” He added, not really wanting to get into some kind of deep conversation right now.
“Look… Jordy-” she started to say but just then the others began coming up into the tree house.
“Has anyone seen Jo?” Kai was asking casually, but no one seemed to know. Everyone piled in and found a seat against the wall, chit chatting meanlessly as they did so. Jordan was still quiet, almost wishing he wasn’t sitting right next to Jenny.
“Well…” Zeke started, “What happens now?”
About addition #110: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Mon, 09/18/2006 @ 10:55amSize: 3,555 Characters
"Angeless? Are you serious?" Jenny demanded when she arrived at the treehouse.
Angless gave a guilty smile. "I don't have a clue what you're yelling at me about, Jen."
"You only wear those glasses for one reason..."
"Keeping out intense sunlight?"
Genevieve took Angless's hand. "Except, Angeless, that on normal days, you aren't hungover." Jenny sighed and kissed his hand. "I won't tell you not to drink, baby, because I can't. I drink too...well, you know...I just....," Jeny's voice went quiet. "Is it different for you?"
Before getting an answer, however, she had already entered the treehouse and was sitting next to Jordan and the treehouse meeting had started.
"We need to just get the hell out of here," Kaio murmmered.
Jenny looked towards him and noticed the bags under his eyes. He hadn't gotten any sleep either.
"I think we should all go out and get wasted," Angeless laughed, hoping to get a rise out of his friends. But they were in a somber mood. Even Jenny shot him a spiteful glance.
"Where's Andrea?" Jenny asked. Jordan accidentally touched her arm and she shievered and pulled away.
No one seemed to know-but Jessica had a guilty look on her face. However, for once, Genevieve didn't confront her about it openly. She decided she would ask her later.
"Let's go out to eat," Jordan suggested. "I'm starving."
Everyone filed out of the house-hoping to come up with a better plan later.
"I miss being a kid," Jenny whispered to no one in particular. But Jordan was listening.
"Can't say my childhood left me that nostalgic," he gave a bitter laugh.
The pair dropped behind the rest of the group (except Angeless who was lumbering slowly behind them with a cigarette in between his teeth and his sunglasses still pulled tightly over his eyes). "You know, Jord, I could tell you something that happened during my childhood that not even Angeless knows."
Jordan shook his head. "No, Genevieve, I don't want to know. I don't. If I do, I'll feel cheated-because I can't comfort you, I can't do anything about it. If you're going to tell someone, tell your boyfriend back there."
Jenny looked extremely hurt, but kept silent as they continued walking.
About five minutes later, Jordan spoke up. "I'm sorry Jen. I didn't mean to sound so horrible. But we're about to all go on a trip together and I don't want to give a) Angeless any reason to kick my ass or b) Me any reason not to go. I want to be with you right now, even if I can't really be with you. So...let's just eat."
Still Jenny was uncharacteristically silent. Her eyes had fogged over.
"We should have taken Angeless's advice and just gone and gotten wasted," she whispered as Jordan opened the door for her and they stepped into the restaurant.
About addition #111: By: Glam-BACK Added: Thu, 09/21/2006 @ 5:57pmSize: 665 Characters
Her thoughts were interrupted by the waitress ushering them all into a booth. Everyone sat down a opened their menu’s deciding what to order and discussing random things nothing in particular. The waitress came back and they all ordered their food and drinks.
Jessica had a salad and a coke and went off into deep thought once more.
About addition #112: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Sat, 09/23/2006 @ 10:42amSize: 1,798 Characters
Andrea actually couldn’t believe how far she’d made it this time, usually people had her figured out by now and it was off to relocate once more. A new house, new school, new friends, new EVERYTHING!!! But no, her friends had no idea who she really was...Nicole, Nicole Freedman, yes that’s right Nicole Freedman. Daughter of one of the former most powerful business men in the World.
But, her father had to go and bankrupt the entire company causing billions of people to loose millions of dollars in stocks. Her mother thought it would be safer if they joined the WPP (Witness Protection Program) and start a whole new life away from her father’s bad name.
The first relocation didn’t go too well. Within a week people had started noticing the similarities between “Chrissy” and the missing Nicole. So it was off to another relocation. They were sure that the second relocation would be fine. For a while it was, off stuck in the middle of nowhere in Alaska. But somehow someone managed to track Nicole and her mother down and reveal them once again. “Andrea” was Nicole and her mother’s third and final try to start over.
But yet again there was a flaw. Nicole’s mother had figured out that she planned to run away were her little group of friends, so was forcing her daughter to come and be talked out of it by the head haunches at WPP. Now all Nicole had to do was outwit some of the cleverest people in the universe. How hard could it be?
About addition #113: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Mon, 09/25/2006 @ 3:57pmSize: 1,712 Characters
Something was amiss. Only it was too early in the morning for him to decypher exactly what it was. He could not quite pinpoint anything wrong except for the empty space that was Andrea's shadow. Kaio shook his head, not knowing and almost not wanting to know where she was... He would worry about it when it became apparent there was something to worry about. Most probably she too had over slept... But then again that wasn't exactly Andrea's style... It was more like something he would do than she would.
Right now he needed coffee and nothing else. He wasn't a big eater, never had been eeing as hanging out in the kitchen for too long generally ended in tears. He felt bad about one part of their plan... He was leaving his mother to defend herself. There would be no Kaio to take the heavy fists off her shoulders... He shook his head. His body needed a break. Looking around at the tired, drooping faces he would hazard a guess that they all needed a break.
"Just coffee for me, thanks..." He said as one hungover waitress took the orders of the others. He caught a wiff of cigarette smoke on the air and breated in deeply. Damn he needed a toke... or two... or... he needed a smoke and that was fact.
Angeless caught his eye with a wry grin before letting Kaio settle back into his morning stupor. Jo had her head on the table beside him, face furrowed sligtly. Smiling softly he came down to her level, wondering what was wrong.
"Sup?" he questioned, muttering the sylable so none of the others would here it.
She said nothing but the eyes that met his, told him exactly what was wrong.
About addition #114: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Tue, 09/26/2006 @ 11:15amSize: 1,545 Characters
"Hey mum Just calling to say Hi...I've um left a little cash for you in the bread bin. I know you told me to take it and spend it on something. But you know me...The chemo is more important than what I want. You take care I love you mum...and I want you to know...That despite my drug problem. I'm making an effort to kick it "sighed and turning around he saw Jenny standing there.
Tucking the phone into his pocket he avoided eye contact.
"I'm sorry I didn't know "she said looking like she was about to run off.
"Don't worry about it...None of them know. Shit its not like its me thats dying "sighed Angeless looking like he wanted to avoid talking about it.
He couldn't get why he was ashamed to say anything about his mother. He had no problem admiting his drug problem to Jordan.
"God I feel so stupid...I'm ruining the trip by being a mopy depressing git. Yet you still look at me like nothings wrong "sighed Angeless.
Jenny was smiling at him.
"So what you feel bad. You're human thats what we do "smirked Jenny.
About addition #115: By: Agent-409 Added: Sun, 10/1/2006 @ 6:23pmSize: 8,615 Characters
“So…” he said, sitting down, “you think they got any good mountain biking in Florida?” He smiled, trying to get people to lighten up a little. He could tell they were all tired though- hell even he was tired, but lately he felt like such a downer which totally wasn’t even him. He didn’t like to dwell on things or think too much about life to the point that it scared him- both of which he had been doing for far too long now. Mountain biking was like his escape and he hadn’t been for awhile. He figured, maybe that was part of the problem.
“I’m looking forward to the beaches if you ask me.” Zeke smiled. “But… you always were into biking more than girls, right Jordy?” Everyone laughed. Jordan blushed.
“Well… you won’t be laughing when I go pro and my wife is hotter than yours.” He countered. The girls rolled their eyes but the guys got a kick out of it. Zeke shook his head.
“It’s all good…” Jordan said, “we’re gonna have fun no matter what right? As long as we’re with friends, what could go wrong?” He was half sarcastic though, knowing a lot could go wrong, especially at the rate they were going now.
Jenny and Angeless came back in and everyone welcomed them back, but Jordy cold tell something was different. Even so, he let it go without question.
Eventually they all got tired of small talk and sitting around sipping their waters and coffees or whatever else.
“My house is open if you guys want to just come chill for awhile.” Jenny suggested. Some people took her up on the offer, others didn’t. It was tempting, but Jordy decided he just had to turn her down today, thinking maybe Zeke was right after all…
“All this talk of mountain biking makes me want to go for a ride.” Jordan said, “Haven’t been for awhile, I figure I better take the bike out… she gets lonely you know.” He smiled. “Anyone wanna come?” He offered but no one seemed too interested.
They all separated ways and Jordan headed home to get his bike ready for the ride. Once everything was prepared he drove out to his favorite trail and took off. He had forgotten how great biking was and couldn’t believe it hadn’t been for so long.
Pretty soon, it was dusk. Jordan was heading back to his truck, going down a pretty big hill at a quick speed when all of a sudden, a tall tree stump seemed to jut up in front of him- in the darkening twilight, he must of missed it- ‘how could I be so stupid?!’ he thought. But it was too late. His bike smashed into the stump and he was flying through the air over his handlebars before he had time to react. His head smashed into a big rock and, even though he had been wearing his full face helmet, it still knocked him unconscious. He just lay there with his eyes closed, with the sun setting lower and lower by the second- alone and down for the count, not even aware of what was happening.
******
She pulled the helmet off his head as carefully as she could, hoping he hadn’t broken his
neck or anything. As she placed the helmet to the side, she noticed a patch of red mixed
in with the boy’s blonde hair. She placed her hand softly on the side of his head,
feeling the warm liquid there.
“Oh my god…” she said, wiping his blood off her hands and onto her jeans. She took off
one of her socks and used that to try and mop up some of the blood. “Sorry…” she
muttered. It was then she realized he wasn’t breathing. She rolled his head upright,
knowing there was only one thing she could do to help him, and started CPR.
“Please don’t be dead…” she whispered as she pushed on his chest, “Please…” She was
almost begging. She went on for at least a minute or two- breathe, push, push, push,
push, breathe… “Come on!” She was getting tired. Finally, a cough echoed from within his
throat as his body seized up and twisted a little- surprised at breathing again.
“Hey… hey… it’s all right…” She said in a soothing way, “Try not to move.” Jordan looked
into this girl’s dark green eyes. She had medium length brown hair pulled up into a
ponytail and a pretty face. She was wearing a pair of shorts, and a t-shirt, with a light
sweater over top. As he watched her, she moved behind him a little bit, cradling his head
in her lap to try and get him to calm down. He was speechless, trying to figure out what
had happened and where this girl had come from. “What’s your name?” She asked him.
“Jordan Pryce.” He said, feeling the words hurt him as he spoke.
“Jordan…” She repeated, taking in his name, “I’m Natalie.”
He closed his eyes- wincing a little as a sharp pain shot up his spine and into his head
and he pulled his hand up to the bloody patch on the side.
“Shhh…” Natalie said, “I know it hurts... I’m going to get you help, are you going to be
okay when I go?” She asked him. He opened his eyes.
“As long as you hurry…”
She looked at him with a worried expression. Even in the twilight Jordan could tell she
didn’t want to leave him there alone. “I’ll be fine. This is nothing.” He assured her.
She stood up, taking off her sweater to place beneath his head.
“Don’t die on me okay?” She said, scrunching her face a little with a half smile, like
she was partly joking but partly serious.
“I promise.” He said, tying to return the smile. She turned and took off running up the
hill. He closed his eyes again, praying she would be back soon, and hoping he could
fulfill his promise.
A few minutes later- though it could have been a few hours- she was whispering to him
again. “Jordan… Jordan…” she was saying. He opened his eyes, “I thought I’d lost you.”
She said with a sigh of relief as he looked back at her.
He shook his head, “I promised…”
“This is my brother,” she said, motioning to the guy behind her, “He’s going to get you
to the hospital okay?” He felt safer having them both there with him- just knowing he
wasn’t alone.
And that was the last thing he remembered. He must have lost consciousness again because
the next thing he knew, he was laying in a hospital bed in a dimly lit room with the soft
hum of monitors to keep him company.
“You’re lucky.” Natalie spoke from beside him, “I don’t usually go out for runs on
Sunday’s… especially not at dusk.” Jordan looked over at her.
“Thank you.” He said, even though no words would be enough.
“So much for a proper introduction eh?” She asked.
”So much for a first date…” He joked. She laughed, “We should try this again sometime.”
She just smiled.
“Your aunt’s coming.” She said, changing the subject, and Jordan nodded, not really
caring how they had found her as long as she would be there soon.
“Am I going to live, Doctor?” He asked her with a smile.
“Well…” she said, matter of factly, “A few broken ribs, slight concussion, blood loss,
head laceration, other cuts and bruises but… I think you’ll be okay.”
“Did they say when I can go home?” he asked.
“They want to keep you overnight for observation but, you should be good to go by late
morning.”
“Will you pick me up?” He asked her with a smile.
“Is that your attempt to ask me on a second date?” she asked and he shrugged, “Just
because you were dying and I saved you, doesn’t mean I’m going to fall madly in love with
you, Jordan.” She joked.
“I wasn’t dying- I was fine…. Honest.” He smiled a little.
“Well… maybe I’ll give you another chance… see you tomorrow then?” She said, standing. He
nodded.
“Tomorrow it is…”
“Get some rest.” She said, bending down to kiss him lightly on the head before exiting.
He closed his eyes; maybe that bike ride was a good idea after all. Boy, Zeke’s sure
gonna get a laugh out of this one…
About addition #116: By: Glam-BACK Added: Wed, 10/11/2006 @ 4:35pmSize: 1,466 Characters
The point was that this was supposed to be a time where they could all get closer, talk to each other. It seemed as if now everyone was closing up even more than before.
She couldn't blame everyone else for this though, she was guilty too. she hadn't been talking m,uch to Zeke latley and she could tell he knew something was up.
Jessica pushed these thoughts out of her mind as she walked up her front steps and walked into her house.
"HEY, I'M HOME!" Jessica called, but no one replied.
"Funy' she thought, 'mom said she'd be home. oh well'
******************
It was about 10:00pm when the phone rang. Expecting it to be her mother Jessica picked up the reciever and said "Hello?"
But on the other end it was Zeke and his voice sounded stiff and serious, "There's been an accident...Jordan's in the hospital. All I know is that...
Before Zeke could finish Jessica dropped the phone grabbed her keys and a jacket and headed out the door. She had already let one of her friends go and she wasn't about to let it happen again.
About addition #117: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Fri, 10/13/2006 @ 5:48pmSize: 1,227 Characters
Nicole was standing on the side of the road her hand outstretched and her thumb held up. She had no other choice. What else was she supposed to do?
You see Nicole had run...and that is not good. Now she has basically the whole FBI trying to track her down.
What happened was Nicole went into the meeting and all and her case was called up...blah balh, all the normal stuf. But then came the "How could you be so stupid?", and the "You almost blew your cover", "What were you thinking?"
Nicole had tried to explain her side of the story, but would they listen?...NO! When the head people went in a back to talk she found it was the perfect moment to make her move.
She bolted and amazingly made it to the stairs. She had to break out a couple kung fu moves but she managed to get out the front doors. The other gaurds were to busy talking so that gave her a few minutes head start.
Nicole was almost a good 500 feet away near the main highway when she could see security was gaining on her.
So that's what brought her here just waiting, praying that someone would stop...and FAST!
About addition #118: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Tue, 10/24/2006 @ 2:54pmSize: 2,967 Characters
The letter slipped from his fingers with a soft swish as it fell.
"What is it, hun?" his mother said in her soft, sad voice, her large eyes searching his face.
For a second he forgot to be angry at that broke tone that now laced her words, the quiet that filtered into her where once apon a time she had been vibrant and loud... He forgot because his life had just been turned into something far far larger than him.
"We got scouted." He finally said, loud enough to make his mother flinch and search for the blundering bulk of an angry husband.
"Scouted?" She whispered, even more afraid it seemed now.
"Yeah, my band... Reprise Records want to sign us..." The words sounded hollow. He couldn't believe it. It couldn't seriously be coming true... All those dreams... All those hours of wondering and hoping that one day someone would walk into Cargo and see them performing, see them and want them and need them to join their lable. This was everything.
His mother's eyes widened, excitement and pride washing through them and spreading into a rare smile, "Kaio...But that's... that's... amazing!" she was still hushed but the joy in her voice now was something he had only dreamed of hearing these days, "It's what you've always wanted, love, it's all you deserve. You can get out of here now..." Her voice sounded sad for a moment but she had known that it had been coming; his imminent exit from the house that was never a home. He was after all, eighteen years old...
But he knew if his life was going to be better, then she was coming with him. His father couldn't dictate her life forever, no matter how much power he seemed to have over the both of them. But he couldn't tell her that. He couldn't bear it if he told her, promised her something that, later, he may not be able to pull through on.
"I need to tell the others." He said eventually and saw the dimness return to her eyes.
"Yes I suppose you should... Well done, Kaio..." She rose from the table and he folder the letter back up as she began to leave.
"Thanks mum." He murmured, knowing she wouldn't hear it but saying it anyway.
Reprise Records.... It was unbelievable... They had signed Frank Sinatra, Eric Clapton, the B-52s, Goo Goo Dolls and Green Day, Deftones, Disturbed, even the Flaming Lips and Enya (not that he liked Enya but he knew Reprise had signed her) or The Used and Taking Back Sunday....
"F***..." He wandered out into the street. Not sure who to go and tell first. He would have called them but this seemed too imporant to tell over the phone.
He let his feet carry him. It didn't seem like he was incontrol any more... And in a way, he knew it was true.
About addition #119: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Thu, 10/26/2006 @ 12:19pmSize: 1,742 Characters
"I'm not home... "he sighed blowing small smoke rings to amuse himself.
Hearing footsteps he rolled his head a little further back and saw a upside down Jenny. Rolling over onto his stomach he got up. She was sitting down on the midle step like they all used to do.
"I tried your cell but I couldn't get through "she sighed.
"...I left it inside "he sighed coming to sit down next to her.
"I tried the house line... "she looked at him like she was upset.
"I was out here "he sighed.
He knew she knew he was avoiding talking with her about his mother.
"You can't keep trying to solve your problems alone...you think that letting us in would somehow ruin you? "she asked him angrily.
There it was, The big lingering proverbial creak that starts with S and him without a paddle.
"I'm not...I just don't want to loose them. People I care about tend to go away...and it kills me "he sighed looking her strait in the eye.
He couldn't think of a time when he wan't afraid of letting somebody get close to him.
"When I'm with you I feel something other than the mind numbing feeling that I'm alone. Look at me...You told me that my eyes can't lie. So look at them when I say...I love you "he sighed fixing her with that unrelenting stare.
About addition #120: By: Agent-409 Added: Tue, 10/31/2006 @ 2:41amSize: 7,796 Characters
“Hey Jess…” He whispered. It was late, he didn’t quite know what time it was only that it was dark and he was tired.
“Oh my gosh…” She started to get a little worked up at the sight of Jordan in a hospital bed.
“I’m okay.” He said. She sat down in a chair next to his bed. “Just a few cuts.”
“I can’t believe this happened…”
“Jessica… I’m sorry. I didn’t want to scare you…I’ll be fine, I can go home in the morning.” He wasn’t quite expecting any visitors and didn’t really know what to say to Jessica.
“You promise me you’re okay?” she said softer and calmer now. He gave a small smile and nodded. “I just had to make sure.”
“I know.” He said.
“You should go back to sleep. I’m sorry I woke you.”
“You can wake me any time Jessica… especially you.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?” She asked.
“We’ve been friends for so long Jess… I don’t want that to change. Anytime you need me, or want to see me, or talk to me, just know that you always can. No matter what. I mean it.” She just smiled softly, not knowing what to say to that.
“Good night Jordan.” She said, standing up, “I’m glad you’re okay.” She left then, and by the way she was acting, Jordan knew something was up but she wasn’t quite ready to talk about it.
*****
In the morning he was checked over multiple times before he was cleared for checkout. His aunt came to sign the paperwork and give him lectures on how he should be more careful. Soon enough Natalie showed up too.
“I thought you’d never come back.” Jordan smiled as she entered the room.
“I figured I might as well make sure you were still alive.” She said smartly. “Ready to go?” He was.
Once out in the parking lot, his aunt gave him hug and told him to be safe as she walked one way to her car and Jordan and Natalie went the other.
“You drive?” Jordan asked.
“How old do you think I am?” Natalie asked, “Twelve?”
“No… that’s not it just-“
“Calm down Jordan… I was joking.” She smiled at him and shook her head as she unlocked the doors to her Explorer. They got in and buckled up. “So I doubt you have any plans for today?” She asked him.
“I was hoping you would take care of all the details.” He said.
“Good then, because I did.” She said, “We’re going to go for a walk.” She smiled as she started the car and drove off.
The ride there was pretty quiet, just chit chat about likes and dislikes and school and work and friends and what not. They drove for a little bit, up a windy mountain road until Natalie just pulled over in a seemingly random parking lot
“Well… we’re here.” She said, unbuckling her seat belt and stepping out of the car. Jordan followed her out of the parking lot and down a little path into the trees and forest. “Anything look familiar?” she asked him.
He looked over at her with a confused expression on his face. “Should it?”
“Kind of…” she said, “This is the path I found you on the other day…”
“Oh.” He said.
“What were you doing out here anyways?” She asked.
“Wasn’t it pretty obvious?” He asked back, “Besides, I’d ask you the same thing.” She looked over at him.
“I live up that way.” She said, pointing up the mountain, “I come out here to think and get away from people, go for jogs or walks or whatever. It’s perfectly safe, just secluded and hardly anyone comes around here. I don’t recommend coming out here alone if you plan on pulling a dangerous stunt like you did.”
“Sorry…” Jordan said quietly, “I didn’t really mean to…”
“Don’t worry about it.” She cut in, “You’re okay, that’s all that matters. Just be more careful next time.” She said, smiling at him. He smiled back and nodded.
They walked on a little ways before either of them spoke again.
“This is where I found you.” She said, finding the spot without trouble. “Your bike must’ve hit that stump over there and… you flew over to here.” It was kind of a long way to imagine himself flying through the air and Jordan didn’t really want to think about all the bad things that could’ve happened if she never found him.
“Thanks again.” He said quieter, “but I don’t think I could say thanks quite enough times.”
“That’s okay.” She said and smiled at him, “You don’t have to say it anymore. I know how grateful you are.”
“Oh yes, my savior.” He said in a sarcastic voice, mimicking her tone. She laughed a little at that.
Jordan liked this girl, even if he had just met her. She was fun and seemed caring, genuinely down to earth and friendly, funny and happy… he liked the way her eyes lit up when he said something funny and the way she smiled at him.
As they talked and walked through the paths, she grabbed his hand and he was glad she wasn’t looking at his face because he knew he was blushing. For a second, he forgot about everything, all his plans and troubles and- Jenny! He pulled his hand away.
“I don’t want to lead you wrong.” He said, stopping and looking Natalie in the eyes.
“What do you mean?” She said, confused.
“I mean… I like you.” He blurted out, “Like… you know…” She smiled at him, “But… we just met and… things are a little… crazy right now… I don’t want to move to fast or… I don’t even know if I should be doing this right now…”
“Doing what?” she asked, interested.
“Falling in like with you.” He smiled and she returned it.
“Well Jordan Pryce… my schedule is open for a boy friend right now and if you’d like to fill that time slot, I’d be glad to have you.”
“What?” He said confused again.
“I’m kidding…” she said, “Do you really think I’d be like that? Look Jordan… I like you too, but if you’re not ready to have a relationship right now… that’s fine. At least we can be friends and maybe let this develop into something more…”
“That’s not it.” He said, “If you met my friends, you’d understand.” He smiled, “There’s so much drama, I can’t even tell you about it all… besides, I didn’t mean I wasn’t ready to have a relationship it’s just… complicated…”
“You don’t have to tell me about it.” Natalie said, “I don’t need to know if that would only make things harder.” He was glad she kind of understood…
Jordan’s phone rang in his pocket and when he answered it, he was not so pleasantly surprised by Zeke.
“Jordan! I heard you were in the hospital? Are you okay? What happened? Where are you? What’s going on?” And a million other questions seemed to follow.
“Calm down boy… I’m fine…”
“Are you coming by Jenny’s house? Kai apparently has some huge news he needs to share with the entire world and we all have to be there… are you coming?”
“Yeah… sure… I’ll be there.” He hung up with Zeke, wondering what the news could be. Turning to Natalie he said, “I think I’m going to have to cut this date a little short but… Would it be horribly awkward if you drove me to my friend’s house? You could even come in if you wanted.”
“It’s no problem, I’d love to drive you somewhere.” She smiled at him. They walked back up to her car and got in. And before he knew it, they were already parked outside of Jenny’s house.
About addition #121: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Sun, 11/5/2006 @ 1:14amSize: 2,098 Characters
Suddenly, her doorbell rang. Thankful for the excuse to get up, Jenny rushed to the door. She smiled as she saw Jordan standing at the door. She rushed at him, throwing her arms around him.
"Oh God, Jord, I'm so glad you're here, things have been so awkward! I have so much to tell...." Genevieve suddenly stopped. Coming from a car and up into her driveway was a very pretty girl.
Jordan smiled awkwardly. He took Jenny's hand, but she pulled it away and looked down at the floor. "Jenny this is Natalie; Natalie, Jenny."
Natalie waved in a nervous fashion. Jenny scowled; her face red. "It's Genevieve, actually," she said, and walked away from the door.
She heard Jordan and Natalie follow her in.
When she got back towards the group, she said, "It seems like Jordan's trying to recruit more people as friends." She sat down, angrily and a little abashed beside Angeless. He pretended not to notice her. Instead of letting him get away with it, Jenny grabbed his hand. He jumped off the couch and looked down on Jenny with an frown.
"If you can't tell me you love me, and you can't give me any fucking answers, than you sure as hell can't be with me," he yelled, as the group watched on. He got up, stalked out the front door and slammed it behind him.
Jenny put her face in her hands.
"These are my friends," Jordan said to Natalie, the irony in his voice lost on no one.
Jenny got up and went to her room, following Angeless's example and slamming the door.
About addition #122: By: Jason Simmons Added: Sun, 11/5/2006 @ 11:48pmSize: 1,606 Characters
Seeing Angeless and Jenny this way made Zeke realize that he didn't want Jessica to think he had forgotten he loved her. Or that she loved him. He wanted this time to emphasize how he felt. She read this in his eyes without words needing to be spoken.
She quickly got up and pulled him to the side. She had to ask him these questions.
"Zeke, do you think I'm pretty?"
He smiled:" No."
"Do you want to be with me forever?"
"No."
She forwned. " If I left, would you cry?" Tears began welling in her eyes. How could Zeke say this?
"No."
That was it. She began to turn and walk away, when Zeke caught her by the arm.
"You're not pretty, you're beautiful. I don't want to be with you forever, I NEED to be with you forever. And I wouldn't cry if you walked away... I'd die."
She jumped into his arms and kissed him.
"But I have to ask you a question, Jessica."
"What's that?"
And Zeke got on one knee. He pulled out a diamond ring.
"Will you marry me?"
*I've been waiting forever to pull that little surprise on ya'll, LOL*
About addition #123: By: Glam-BACK Added: Mon, 11/6/2006 @ 4:15pmSize: 918 Characters
She was brought back to reality when someone in the room said “SO?!!!!”
Jessica looked around at her friends and back at Zeke finally saying “Yes!” through tears as her new fiancé slid the ring on her finger.
For the next 10 min there were hugs and tears and many “CONGRATULATIONS!” They even got Jenny to come out of her room for a while. Once all the excitement had blown over, everyone sat down and seemed to get back to the reality of it all. Some of them were still fighting, Andrea was still missing, and to top it all off, they had a wedding to plan.
*Jason, I literally screamed when I read your add LOL*
About addition #124: By: **Pretty**Princess** Added: Tue, 11/7/2006 @ 6:04pmSize: 2,501 Characters
Now that they had put some distance between the jeep and the FBI Nicole noticed that her driver was a guy, a cute guy. He couldn’t be more than 20 and he had short brown hair that was kinda spiky.
“Do I even want to know why you were so anxious to get away?” he asked.
“Probably not,” she said with a smile. “By the way I’m Nicole.”
“Brian” the guy responded.
They had been driving a while when the guy said “So where are you heading?”
“Bay Ville”
“Hey, me too, I’m going to visit my sister, I can drop you off.” Brian said smiling for the first time since Nicole had met him.
The rest of there ride passed with them talking, laughing, sharing stories. Nicole had never felt this open with anyone before she actually didn’t feel like she wanted to curl up in a ball in a corner somewhere, she wanted to talk to this guy.
They were pulling onto Nicole’s street and as they were passing Jenny’s house she noticed Angeless standing outside and everyone else’s cars in the driveway.
“Hey, Can you stop for a minute?” she asked Brian.
“Sure,” he said as he pulled over.
“You can come in if you want” Nicole said as she stepped out of the car.
Angeless was too busying cursing and muttering to himself that he didn’t even notice Nicole and Brian walk up and go into the house. Without even saying a word to Brian, Nicole started up the steps toward the upstairs den. She got to the door and without even thinking opened it and walked in. Brian silently slipped in behind her.
Everyone looked up not saying anything. All of Nicole’s friends were there except Angeless who was still outside. There was also this girl that Nicole had never seen before sitting next to Jordan.
Brian was actually the one who broke the silence, “Natalie is that you?”
Natalie stood up, “Oh my god, Brian?”
The two met and hugged each other.
“Wait, you two know each other?” Nicole snapped with a little more attitude than she had intended.
“Yeah,” said Brian turning around, “This is my sister.”
About addition #125: By: Matt - BORED of his NaNo Added: Mon, 11/13/2006 @ 4:26pmSize: 744 Characters
And suddenly his own news seemed trivial. Pointlessly small and he didn't know if he should say it. He knew he should. This was his dream and he wanted them to know it but... It wasnt that he wasnt happy for them... He just knew that music could split the group apart... And he didnt want that...
"Congratulations." He smiled, slowly letting his mask react for him before excusing himself to find Angeless. He was sure his friend would understand and... maybe it would cheer him up slightly... He seemed so down, confused, just like him...
"Life is so fucked up." He leant against the wall, pressing his forehead to the cool white paint.
"Tell me about it."
About addition #126: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Tue, 11/14/2006 @ 7:40amSize: 1,142 Characters
"Really how? "asked Kai?
"I started dating...its that simple "sighed Angeless.
Kai laughed breifly.
"Andrea's back... "sighed Kai.
"Really? when? I didn't see her "he sighed.
"She walked right past you while you were...deep in thaught...which probably mean't you were busy saying every swear word you could think off "sighed Kai.
Angeless looked at him.
"You think Jen's ever going to talk to me again? I love her man....I mean it I really love her "sighed Angeless.
"I'm sure she feels the same way...She just doesn't know how to say it. The band got signed "Sighed Kai.
Angeless looked at Kai and then shuffled over on the step and put his arm over Kai's shoulder.
"Come on Lets go get drunk and celibrate. Fuck then for now. The got shit of their own to deal with "sighed Angeless standing up and taking out his keys.
About addition #127: By: Agent-409 Added: Wed, 11/22/2006 @ 3:12amSize: 6,041 Characters
Natalie just smiled “I have two brothers…” she said, “It’s not so uncommon.”
“Well just for future reference, I’m an only child as far as I know.” Jordan joked, even though he wasn’t quite in the mood.
“Brian’s been gone for… years it seems.” She said, smiling at her brother.
“Where at?” Jordan asked him.
“Oh here and there… college and what not… traveling around.” He said. “I promised Nat I’d come back for her though, couldn’t leave her up in that boring house practically all alone,” He smiled, “But it seems like she’s found something to occupy her time these days.” Jordan wasn’t sure what to make of that comment and he was pretty sure Natalie blushed.
“Well… maybe I’ll let you guys catch up…” Jordan said when he sensed the awkwardness coming to a peak. He stood up and Natalie stood and joined him, as did Brian.
“You don’t have to go Jordan…” Natalie said.
“No really.” He said, “It’s okay… besides… I think I have some issues back inside that need to be dealt with…” his voice trailed off. “I’ll call you later okay?”
“Okay… good luck…” She said.
“Sorry about all that…” He said she just smiled, understandingly. “Take care.” He said turning to Brian, “It was good to meet you.” He turned to go back into the house… dreading what he was about to encounter, not really know what to do.
Kai and Angeless were gone. He didn’t know where. And as he trudged up the stairs to the den, he was pretty sure he already hated the silence that lay behind that door. He pushed it open, slowly moving into the room where he was met with a smiling Zeke sitting close to a Jessica who was showing off her ring to the newly arrived Andrea and an intrigued Jo. They barely looked at him as he came in. At least some people are happy… he thought jealously.
“Did Kai ever share his news?” Jordan asked from the doorframe. Zeke just looked up, stopped smiling, and shook his head ‘no.’ Jordan nodded with a sad acknowledgment. “And they’ve gone?” He asked. Zeke nodded. “And Jen?”
“She doesn’t want to see you right now…” Jessica said softly with an almost ‘I’m sorry’ tone in her voice.
“Figures.” He sighed.
“She’s in her room.” Zeke answered him anyways. He nodded for the door as if to say ‘Just go. Just talk to her.’Jordan nodded that sad nod again and left the room as quietly as he had entered it. Zeke smiled at him as he went.
As he approached Jenny’s room, he was pretty sure he could hear quiet sobs coming from inside. He took a deep breath and exhaled before knocking softly on the door and gently pushing it open.
“Go away!” Jenny said between sobs. Expected. “I said go away!” She said more forceful when Jordan continued to come into the room.
“I can’t.” He said simply.
“Oh… sure you can’t.” She said spitefully. Jordan pulled out her desk chair and sat about halfway across the room from Jenny, just looking at her so she knew he wouldn’t easily be waved away.
“I feel like I should be apologizing for something…” Jordan said, very collected. “But… I’m not sure I’m the exact cause of this meltdown.”
“You’re so funny Jordan Pryce.” She spoke, extremely bitter.
“Not like I was exactly trying to be funny… I’m not so much in a joking mood today.”
“But you were soooo happy earlier today with… what was her name? Oh yeah… bitch?” Jordan’s mouth dropped a little, somewhat taken aback by her comments.
“Ouch.” He said flatly. There was silence then except for the cries of Genevieve. “All I wanted was to see if you were okay… but… obviously you’re not.” He said after awhile. “If you want to be alone… I’ll leave you…” He said standing up, “But I just want you to know that you’ll always be first Jenny… even when you hate me.”
He was nearly out the door when: “Jordan!” He turned around, “Please don’t leave me…” She was still crying now, but her words weren’t as hateful, “I don’t want to be alone.” He took another deep breath before tracing his steps back across the room to where Jenny was seated on her bed. He sat down on the edge.
“I’m here.” He said as she sat up and scooted into him. He put his arm around her caringly, without question or hesitation. He spoke quietly, trying to calm the atmosphere. She cried onto his shoulder.
“I can’t tell him I love him… and I can’t give him any answers…” She whispered so softly, Jordan was surprised he caught her words at all.
“He’s not being so fair…” Jordan said truthfully, “…some people need more time than others to come around…” And those were all the words he could offer.
“Thanks Jordy…” She said, her tears subsiding a little. He closed his eyes and nuzzled his head in close to hers, taking in the smell of her hair.
“I should go…” he said after a long moment.
“No,” she said, “Please Jordan… can’t we just be here? Can’t you just sit there like that and me like this? Don’t let this moment go…”
“Sometimes we have to know when to let go…” He said quietly. He moved his arm away from her. She tried to go with his retreating form, but it was hopeless.
He stood up to leave when, on a second thought, took her hand, bent down, and whispered in her ear; “But I’m not letting you go.... I’ll always be here for you…” Then he leaned in so his cheek was right up next to hers as he moved to kiss her lightly. “Always.” He whispered. He stood up and released her hand as he left the room. And even though at that moment, Jenny wasn't 'his'... he was still reluctant to go.
About addition #128: By: Jason Simmons Added: Sat, 12/9/2006 @ 8:00pmSize: 1,229 Characters
He got up and led Jessica with him outside. He wanted to get her away from the fight, knowing it would only hurt her more. Outside, he gently pulled her to him to comfort her, and, secretly, himself. Though Jessica knew him better than anyone, and knew he also needed the comfort.
"What's wrong, Izzy?" she asked him.
"This is ridiculous," he whispered, but saddened instead of angered. "Why does everything always go wrong when something good happens."
"I guess that's life. Chaos to balance order. Anger to balance happiness. Hatred to balance love."
She pulled his head down and kissed him. He returned the kiss and the two stood outside holding on to each other. They knew that they both wished that the fighting would stop. And in time it would. But for now, Zeke was content on holding on to his future wife and not let anything ruin this rare moment they had.
About addition #129: By: Glam-BACK Added: Sun, 12/24/2006 @ 11:55amSize: 1,248 Characters
For a while the two of them just stood there, comforting one another. The only thing that mattered was that they were together and away...away from all the maddness.They ignored the stares of onlookers and the screams coming from inside the house.
"Ughh," Jessica finally said, breaking their embrace.
"What is it, what's wrong?," asked Zeke?
"This, all the fighting, everything..."
"Well, we can't help everything." Zeke said trying not to add insult to injury.
"Yeah," Jessica finally said. "But we can get away from here for awhile."
"And do what?" Zeke asked.
"Just follow me," Jessica said practically dragging Zeke behind her.
Truly, Jessica had no idea where they were going, and to her it didn't really even matter. Just as long as they were away from all the fighting...their friends.
*I just want to wish everyone a very HAPPY HOLIDAY and a HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! :)*
About addition #130: By: AngelinTwilight Added: Mon, 01/8/2007 @ 11:36amSize: 2,323 Characters
"You sure you don't want to take it easy? I mean you've got to get back home later "asked Kai?
"When I can't pick up the glass then I'll stop "smirked Angeless.
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A few hours later Kai had taken a taxi back to his place while Angeless walked his bike back to his house. On the way he stopped off at Jenny's place and sat on the steps for a few minutes throwing pebbles up towards her room.
"What the hell do you want its almost midnight? "she asked in agravated tone?
Checking his watch he remembered that it was that late.
"I wanted to say I'm sorry...and I'm a dick "he sighed swaying slightly before falling over the small bush near the steps.
"Are you drunk? "asked Jenny smirking slightly?
"No....just a bit. Oh this is thick...Hold on I'm coming up "he sighed as he grabbed onto the post.
A few seconds later he was clambering towards her window.
"There...now I don't have to shout.
"What were you saying about being a dick? "asked Jenny?
He smirked.
"You know me...I'm ID...all instinct. No before or after thaught. In plain words...I can be a dick....But A dick that needs you... "sighed Angeless smiling at her.
"Can you stop saying Dick....its starting to sound weird "she smirked.
"Okay...Point is...I love you...and I....well I need somebody who-
"can beat the crap out of you when you get upety "she smiled.
"...Wow...Weird. I was going to say something like that "Smirked Angeless.
leaning into the window he gave her a kiss on the cheek and then tried to work out how he was going to get down without killing himself.
"Umm can I come in and then go out the front door? "asked Angeless?
Jenny smirked and moved away from the window.
"You're adorably funny when you're 'slightly' drunk "smirked Jenny as he head butted the window twice in a row.
About addition #131: By: Agent-409 Added: Wed, 01/10/2007 @ 2:41amSize: 5,035 Characters
“Jordy?” It was his aunt, “Is that you? Are you still awake?” She said quietly, coming down the stairs in her bath robe.
“Yes.” He said, glancing at the clock that read 12:50, “I’m sorry. Did I wake you?”
“No, that’s okay.” She said, “I was waiting up for you, did you just come in?” He didn’t look at her.
“Not too long ago…” his voice trailed off.
She walked over to him, “Is that a beer?” She sounded annoyed. He just handed it to her without taking his eyes off the open space, it was only half gone and it was only his first. “You’re far too young to be drinking… when we were younger, I always used to tell your dad that whenever…” her voice rambled as she went into the kitchen to poor it down the sink. When she was done, she came and sat down next to him, “Never mind that, that’s not important… where have you been all day?” she asked. Her tone had changed and she sounded genuinely concerned.
“I was with Natalie and Zeke called… said Kai had some huge news to share…” he began to answer without having to be asked twice.
“What was it?” She cut in. He looked over at her then looked away.
“He never got to it… things were pretty crazy over there… I’d rather not talk about it. Eventually I left… wandered around for awhile… then I came home.” He wasn’t about to tell her exactly where he had gone or what he had done or what had happened. But of course his aunt somehow always knew everything.
“Girl’s aren’t worth all this Jordy.” She said knowingly. “They’ll tear you apart.”
“But why?” He said, “Why can’t they just make up their minds?”
“Women are beings of a complicated species…” She smiled, “Try not to get too worked up over it.”
“I’m trying…”
“I know it’s hard to control the heart…” They were quiet for a few minutes. “Did you go to her?” His aunt asked just barely above a whisper.
“I’m sorry…” he whispered back, turning to look at her, “I should’ve just come home.”
She scooted closer to him and put her arm around him. “It’s okay Jordan. I’m not mad. I know I can never take the place of your mother.”
“Is it wrong I can barely remember her?”
“Of course not. You were young. It wasn’t your fault she died hmmm?” She was trying to comfort him.
“I know… I just feel guilty sometimes. When people who knew her tell me how I have her eyes or her laugh or something… and I can barely remember her face except for pictures… Especially when things get tough, I just like to talk to her… I think maybe she’ll understand in some different way than other people… I’m sorry…” He said, “I should talk to you about these things.”
“You know I’m always here for you Jordan, and I always will be as long as I live. But I can’t bring her back… and I don’t blame you for wanting to talk to her, it’s a natural desire.”
“Things just seem calmer there, like I can think clearer…”
She smiled warmly, “I know… just don’t ever forget you’re my boy too okay?” He smiled and nodded. He had to admit she was good at saying just what he needed to hear. “I’m going to head up to bed… good night. Just promise me you’ll stop drinking?” she smiled and winked at him.
“I hardly even like the taste.” He smiled, only partially telling the truth.
She got up, kissed him on the head, and left him alone again with the soft light from the TV and small voices whispering through the speakers.
It used to be that everything made sense. His life was good, his friends were good, school was ending and the weather was finally turning nice again. He had it all figured out—he thought.
Jordan’s aunt always told him how big and strong he was getting, how much older and wiser. He thought by now, all of his ‘growing up’ would be over with. Having to deal with so many misfortunes at such a young age already left him wiser beyond his years in some situations. And he was always happy and content, had things right where he thought they should’ve been. Until lately.
The world used to be right with him, and when it wasn’t he could always count on his friends to cheer him up, make him feel better or reminded him how good everything was. But as of late, things hadn’t been so well. If anything, he had grown further away from his friends, fought more, gotten more confused than ever before in his life, and had no one to pick him up when he felt down. He hated it but didn’t know how to make it all better. He wished he had the answers but he just didn’t. He wondered if any of them really did.
About addition #132: By: GoldenHopeisWorkinHard! Added: Wed, 01/10/2007 @ 1:24pmSize: 1,259 Characters
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I, Jenny wrote in a letter to her friends, have decided what exactly it is I want.
I want me.
I want myself back.
I know I've run away before, this is different.
Be friends again. You all know I'm fine on my own. I loved all of you. If you want my secret, ask my mother.
Goodbye.
Jenny made copies of the letter, folded them up, looked at the sleeping Angeless on her floor (he had stayed over instead of going home), and put the letter by him. She kissed his cheek, even though he smelled strongly of drink.
"I love you too, Angeless," she whispered to herself. "But I love Jordan more. And now that he's given up on me...well, then all I have left is myself. I'll miss you baby."
Jenny walked out the door, and left:
like so many others had done before her.
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