Tutoring My Bully // J.G.

Chapter 19

Edited

Jacks POV

We got in my car and drove off to her house. She had to give me directions because I didn't know where she lived. Her house wasn't too far, it was only about 15 minutes away.

Her house was average sized. You probably think I'd be making rude comments about how small her house is compared to mine but, I'd rather live in this house than mine. My parents are always working so it gets lonely at home. With one look of her house, I bet her dad is always home to keep her company.

Must be nice.

The first 2-3 minutes was silent, especially because I was lost in my thoughts. I started the conversation before she could leave my car.

"Umm.. So when do you wanna come over again to finish the project?" I asked. Honestly, that was the only thing I could think of. I don't want to talk about our stupid project, it's the most boring thing in the world but I had to get her talking so it'd be less awkward.

"Next Tuesday?" She asked.

"Yeah sure, that'll work." I said.

"Great." She said, shyly yet politely.

"Um... So, are you still going to Johnson's party?" I asked.

Please say yes, please say yes, please say yes!

"Umm... Yeah... How'd you know I was going to the party? I haven't told you." She said.

Uh oh. She can't find out about the plan.

"Um.. Collin told me when I asked if he could give me a ride. This cars gettin old, I don't wanna use it too much, ya know." Good cover Jack (note the sarcasm).

"Oh ok. That's good to know, I was kind of worried for a bit." She said.

"Worried? Why were you worried?" I asked, furrowing my eyebrows in confusion.

"A couple days ago, you guys were staring at me at lunch and so I thought that maybe since I didn't forgive you that you guys would... Bully me again or embarrass me at the party." She said.

I looked in her direction for a second and her head was faced down. She seemed sad. I can't believe she thought that. All because of us. Mostly because of me.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know you felt that way." I said.

"No, I'm sorry. You've been trying so hard to get me to forgive you. You treated me like I was one of your friends today and you've been so nice and I still haven't forgiven you yet." She said, looking down. It looked as if she felt guilty. Why would she feel guilty? I'm the one who made the biggest mistake when I bullied her for several years.

"It's oka.. Wait, yet? As in, you're thinking of forgiving me?" I asked, making eye contact with her.

"Well, yeah.. Today made me think that maybe you do want to be my friend and that you did change. But, I'm still figuring it out and I'm sorry I'm taking so long. I just need a little time and then, I promise, I'll forgive you." She said, putting a smile on her face.

"Okay. I'm fine with that, I could wait forever and I'll keep waiting for that someday." I said, smiling.

There will be a day she'll forgive me. I don't care how long that will be from today but, I know she'll forgive me. We'll build a friendship and I'll be happier than I've ever been in so long.

She unbuckled her seatbelt and just stayed in the car for a couple of seconds.

"Thank you. For dropping me off and for being so nice to me about this whole thing. I really appreciate it." She said.

She walked out of my car and then closed the door behind her.

"See ya tomorrow, Gilinsky." She said.

I nodded and smiled.

She walked away from the car and up her front steps to her door. I was waiting in her driveway to make sure she gets inside her home safely.

Once she got inside her house, I backed out of her driveway and I couldn't stop smiling.

She's thinking of forgiving me! SHE'S GONNA FORGIVE ME!!

I calmed down but I was still really happy. I'll wait a lifetime if that's how long it takes for her to forgive me.

Maybe I do have feelings for her.

Looks like I have to tell the guys. Well, Johnson and Sam. Since I'm guessing Collin already knows.

It kills me to keep stuff from my best friends.

Here goes nothing...

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