The Background Kind Of Guy

Chapter Seventeen

A drop of sweat slowly dripped down on my face, it wasn't from the rain, I could tell due to it being warm.

My heart was beating fast. I looked at Jamie her loving Bonnie Blue eyes filled with anticipation soon to become happiness or sadness of what I anwser to her with.

I then looked at Audrey, her Hazel eyes blank, probably in shock, I can't tell.

Then I looked at Zack, with great pleasure he watches, happy with either response I say.

No matter what, it's a double edge sword.

Yes will fill Jamie with joy and Audrey with tears and No will fill Jamie with dispare and Audrey with Hope.

But, why should I say no to Jamie? She's been so nice to me, she's so sweet and funny and kind of a Nerd like I am.
And Audrey, yeah I knew her longer, yeah I loved her but then again, she has Zack as her Boyfriend so, why should she care of my choice?

I closed my eyes, taking a long and deep breath.

"Yes Jamie, I feel the same way." I anwsered

I watched as her eyes lit up with joy and love, she hugged me tightly. "I can't believe it!" She kissed me in the cheek.

I looked to see Zack's car driving away, not knowing how Audrey's reaction was.

She then pulled away.
"So, are we... a thing now?"

"I gusse, yeah...I don't really know how these things work." I shrugged.

We both stood there in awkward silence. I don't blame her for being awkward, there's nothing much to do when you just became in a serious relationship with your friend. I didn't even know what to do.

Are we supposed to make out? I think that's to early though. I wish there was a class about this. Maybe I can order a book from Amazon.

"Alright...well, I'm gonna go." She smiled

"Oh, okay. I'm also gonna go, see you at work Jamie." I slowly backed away, getting a head start of my walk.

We both gave an awkward wave at eachother and started our separate journeys home.

When I made it home I hid in my room, thinking things through.

As I did this I had been hit with the sudden realization.
I actually have a Girlfriend.

But, it wasn't Audrey, I don't know why I feel these mixed emotions but just thinking of it, I kinda still have some feelings for her. I thought I didn't but, I guess I was wrong.

I really do like Jamie, she's a very great, wonderful girl.

Thinking of it, we're practically soulmates. So, why am I doubting this future relationship with her? Why do I not feel happy?

Is it because we're rushing? I just met her three weeks ago, yet it feels as if we've know eachother for years.

I should stop worrying, I like Jamie. I love Jamie case closed, that's it.

I looked over to my nightstand grabbing the Picture of Me and Pubbie that my Mom took that night of Homecoming. I looked straight into him.

"I could really use your advice now." I sighed

Placing the picture against my chest hugging it tightly, I slowly fell asleep.

Finally, an escape from my worries.

Once I woke up I had decided to take a short stroll, to clear my mind since the nap didn't do much but give me sleep insomnia that same night.

The rain had stopped, the atmosphere was cold and muggy, as a nice fall breeze blew through the trees.

As I walked I took the time to stand on a empty sidewalk next to a gas station, closing my eyes breathing in the air.

I had realized the gas station wasn't the best place to take a nice breath of air, I smelled nothing but gasoline, I felt as if some cells in my brain vanished. I coughed hard, regretting that decision.

Suddenly I felt someone from behind pull the hood of my sweatshirt hard, causing me to lose balance.

I looked behind thinking it was some kids trying to be "cool" and prank a highschooler but, the next thing I felt was a hard swipe on the face, which really woke me up.

Shocked and confused I placed my hand right where I have been punched, slowly looking up to see Zack. (Of course)

"Congrats on breaking Audrey's heart idiot." He swung again.

I tried to dodge the punch but failed miserably, getting punched right on the eye.
(That's gonna bruise in the morning)

"Oh and congrats for being the Fucking reason Audrey broke up with me!" He swung but this time I dodged it.

"I-I'm sorry Zack but it's no-"

Before I could finish talking he pushed me back. Fury in his eyes ragging with black flames.

"I hope you're happy dating a fucking slut! You know Jamie's eighteen right? You make me fucking sick!"

"Stop...Zack please, I never did anything to you." I begged

"You did everything to me, I'm now alone, I have no one, do you think it's my fault;Sure is not! I'll fucking get you back! Just watch out Tony Thompson...I'll seek my revenge!" He slowly walked away jumping into his car, zooming off trying to hit me in the process.

I stood there. Audrey broke up with him? I wonder how's she holding up, is she happy, or sad of the end of thier relationship. I wonder.

I should probably check up on her but, what if Jamie sees me with her. She'll think I'm cheating. But me and Audrey are still friends, I think.

It doesn't mean if she hasn't talked to me for very long that she's mad at me, I didn't do anything wrong anyway.

I had decided I was about done walking after the whole scene that had just occurred in the gas station.

So I just lied there not knowing what to say nor do.

Zack is intending in ruining my life again, I don't know how or when. I gusse I'll just have to wait.