Lovebound (bxb)

Chapter 19: Invitation.

18th August  2015, Tuesday.

(You prepare your camera and the tripod as the guys take laps..)

Coach: Can you put it a bit far? We will need the space later.

Jay: Yeah, sure.

(As you set up the tripod a little farther Bradley comes up to you)

Bradley: Hey.

Jay: Hey..

Bradley: Good luck for today.

Jay: ..Thank you. Good luck with practice.

Bradley: . . So… you don't want to know?

Jay: Know what?

Bradley: The thing I had to say?

Jay: Oh yeah! I'm sorry I totally forgot, you were so vague about it.

Bradley: Nah it's okay.

Jay: So what did you want to tell me?

Bradley: So… My mom's organization is doing a young talent hunt for photography and I gave your name.

Jay: What?-

Bradley: I know, I should have asked you first. But I didn't think you would reject this.. I mean you can, Anyways what do you think?

Jay: Bradley I'm still very new to photography and I'm doing this book thing because the school asked me to.

Bradley: Every photographer there will be a teen and new to photography, it's a talent hunt and even the photography director from Syracuse University will be there too. It might give you a chance to get into good photography institutes because you're persuading photography after this year.. right?

(You are taken aback by this question, for someone who plans things ahead you haven't really thought about what are you going to do after the senior year)

Jay: I- don't know yet.

Bradley: You don't? We have to apply like in four to five months. Think about it, it's nice to have options.

Coach: Bradley!

Bradley: Yes I'm coming! Give me an answer till Friday, it's on Saturday morning.

Jay: I'll.. see.

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(After the practice in the cafeteria..)

Sara: I could eat a horse right now.

Jay: Please don't. (You both sit)

Sara: Is something up?

Jay: Huh? What?

Sara: You look like you're thinking something, what are you thinking about?

Jay: You know me too well sometimes.

Sara: Duh. Now tell me.

Jay: Well Bradley has invited me to take part in some sort of photography contest organized by her Mom, he said it's a talent hunt? And he said someone from Syracuse University will be there.

Sara: And?

Jay: I'm just thinking if I should say yes or not..

Sara: Seriously? Is that even a question?

Jay: What do you mean?

Sara: I mean you should go. 

Jay: I should?

Sara: Yeah, you said someone from Syracuse University will be there right? What if you impress them? It's a good University.

Jay: How do you know?

Sara: My cousin's boyfriend studies there.

Hannah: Attention! Attention!

(You all look at her as she stands in the middle of the cafeteria)

Jay: What's she up to?

Hannah: So, today is my birthday! (You, Sara and more students say happy birthday to her)

Yeah yeah thanks, you guys know I'm a party girl but unfortunately my birthday party had to be postponed to this Sunday! And you all are invited! Come if you want to. The address will be on my Instagram page and enjoy a little treat!

(A person comes up and hands you a chocolate bar)

Jay: Oh thanks-

Hannah: Bye! Enjoy your lunch.

Sara: The birthday party will be so fun! You are going right?

Jay: You know I'm not the most party person.

Sara: Oh Lord here we go again, Jay you are not a lonely kid anymore. You're like in the high chain of students now.. Handling schools photography, Chose by the committee, Friends with the Football Team and friends with the Cheer Squad! You're basically one of the cool kids.

Jay: I don't consider myself.. "cool"

Sara: I know, and believe me you aren't cool. But from other's perspective you are a cool kid. And we are going to the party.

Jay: Fine…

Niall: Oh Jay?

Jay: Yes?

Niall: So, it's Nia's school performance this Sunday.. I don't think I can come to teach you, is that okay?

Jay: That's completely fine, have fun there and good luck to your sister.

Niall: Thank you, bye.

Jay: Bye..

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(Even though Sara wants you to go with Bradley you are not quite sure if you want to..

You kind of avoid him for the rest of the week but send him a message denying his invitation on Friday morning..)

21st August 2015, Friday.

(You focus on your homework in late evening..)

Jay: Man this equation is hard.

Mom: Jay?!

Jay: Yes mom coming! (You head downstairs and see someone standing in the doorway)

Bradley?

Bradley: Hi Jay. (Your Dad comes out of his room, leaving for work)

Mr.Johnson! Glad to catch you before your work starts.

Dad: Do I know you?

Bradley: I'm Bradley Collins, You might know my parents? I go to the same high school as Jay.

Dad: Mr and Mrs.Collins? Yeah of course I know them.

Bradley: Great! Well my mom is organizing a talent hunt for Photography for new and fresh talent, It will give chances to new talent and first prize cash money is pretty hefty. I gave Jay's name in but he has denied it.

Dad: What? Jay why?

Jay: Umm, I thought I wasn't ready for something like this.

Bradley: And that's Bull- Bullocks. You're so Talented, at least take a chance?

Dad: He is right Jay, you will compete. I'm not listening to anything else.

Jay: O-okay.

Bradley: Great! Jay I'll come and pick you up at 11 tomorrow, be ready. Goodbye Mr and Mrs.Johnson! (He drives away)

Dad: You were giving up a chance to mingle with the Collins? They are so influencial! Make a good impression tomorrow okay? Bye, Bye honey! (He leaves)

Jay: Bye..

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