Isn't she Lovely

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After our quick rest stop we all head over to the place where we can see the fireworks the best. It's a nice open field, with bright green grass laid out evenly. People in small groups congregate with children running around playing and screaming at one another. We find a nice spot in the middle as we all plop down on the grass. Tony and Eddy run back to the car to get some blankets and chair's, and the rest of us decide to stay back.

"Wanna get some more snacks?" I asked out loud to no one in particular. Jaime quickly speaks up, standing up abruptly. "I do, let's go!" He says quickly as he pulls my arm up so I stand. The girls both give him a confused look. Nia goes to stand "I'll come with." Ana stands after her. "Yea I'll come with-" "NO!" Jaime yells suddenly, making us all freeze. He scratches the back of his neck. "I mean uh, we'll need someone to watch our spot, make sure no one takes it." Nia nods warily, Ana shrugs him off and plops back down in her spot looking at her phone.

"Well ok...make sure to get me some skittles." Nia gives my cheek a quick peck on the cheek. I hold the left side of my face in shock. How can she do that so casually? Ever since this morning Nia has been openly affectionate with me, not saying I'm complaining, it's just I didn't think she'd be so sad. I love it though it always makes my face heat up. I shiver in excitement as she giggles at my reaction before plopping down in her seat, Ana cringing at our behavior.

"Be back quick!" Nia says cheekily as we walk off. "Don't miss me too much!" I call out and I can hear her angelic giggle fill my ears. "I'll try!" I hear Ana groan loudly. I chuckle to myself as I turn to walk with a quiet Jaime. I arch my brow in confusion. He's acting strange.

As we walk he has his head down with his hands in his pockets. "What's up Jaime, you been quiet all day." I ask sincerely. Jaime is a talkative guy, not as bad as eddy and tony, but he's talkative. I get that he's nervous around Ana but they usually have this banter that they didn't have today. Between the two of them it's actually been pretty awkward.

"What happened at the haunted house?" Jaime's shoulders slump in defeat. "I knew that shit was a crummy idea. "He begins dejectedly. "We get there and it's lame, well according to Ana. We're in there and of course like the little bitch I am, I froze. I fucking froze again! Ana was clearly annoyed with me. She found some girl to talk to the whole time. By the end of it they're flirting with each other, and get each other's number. It was fucking embarrassing dude, she paid me no fucking mind! Fuck why am I like this!" Jaime ran his hand down his face.

I looked at his face and saw how worn out he looked. His eyes were sunken and dull as his face held this rejected frown. He looked so exhausted, but sad at the same time and it was eating me up inside. Guilt was swimming in my stomach,making me feel sick. I've been in my own little world, kinda rubbing me and Nia in his face all day. Great..now I feel like shit! I squeeze his shoulder as a comfort gesture as he lets out a deep sigh.

"I just don't get it! You know, I let it go, or at least I tried to, and I focused on just being with you guys and having fun. And for a moment, I forgot about that shit. Until just a while ago, she was cuddled up to me hugging me and shit!" He ran his hands through his curly brown hair. "And just..fuck man, I just don't get it." He threw his arms up in frustration,letting out a large tired breath. Damn this dude really in a headspace right now. He rubbed his palm against his temple, something he did when he was stressed.

He was kind of scaring me right now. I didn't know if he was gonna cry or cuss me out, it was concerning. He's stressed over Ana before but never like this. I haven't seen Jaime get like this in a while,so worked up."Uh, let's just walk around for a few, so you can get your bearings, ight?" He nodded in defeat as we continued to walk around. During our little walk I found a concession stand, with candy, chips and stuff. We grabbed what we thought everyone would like before we continued to walk around a bit.

I found a small hill, safely away from prying eyes, and sat down silently. He slumps down next to me as I set down the bag of snacks. He just stares at the sky as he takes deep breaths. He props his knees up, resting his elbows on each one. I sit there patiently as I wait for him to calm a little.

"Look man, I'm sorry for what happened today. We foolishly thought our weird ass middle school plan was gonna work, and it just turned out to be shit. Then the whole day I was rubbing me and Nia in your face-" Jaime waved me off of my rant. "Nah man it ain't even like that, I'm just confused right now." he shook his head as he took a deep breath. I nodded my head in understanding as we sat there in silence. "Apology accepted though." he said quietly as he continued to look up at the sky.

We stayed there for a couple more minutes until my phone rang. Without checking the caller ID I picked up. "Joon bug?" I heard my sweet chocolate beauty say into my ear. A wide smile,that I couldn't contain, took over my face. "What's up?" I gave Jaime a knowing look as we both stood up dusting off the potential dirt that could be on our pants.

We began to walk back to the spot where the rest of our friends were. "Umm, the fireworks are about to start soon and we were just wondering where you guys were at?" She asked in a timid voice. Why did she sound so nervous to talk to me,Nia Mae nervous? It's weird, and I don't like it, but I'm not gonna lie and say that her soft little voice isn't adorable.

"Oh shit sorry, we're on our way back!" we say our see you soon before I hang up and put my phone in my back pocket. "You really like her don't you?" Jaime speaks up, a sideways smile on his crooked face. I arch my brow in confusion as if asking him to clarify.

"The way that big ass smile get's on your face whenever you talk to her." he points to my mouth, that's still caught up in a stupid smile. I quickly try to compose it and he just laughs. "It's all good man!" He says slinging his arm around my shoulder. "Wow our little joon, falling hard. Good thing she's one of the good one's."

I give him a concerned look. "You good man?" I ask with arched brows. Jaime has a tendency to ignore his issues while focusing on other people. I know, I have the same bad habit. Jaime shakes his head "nah I'm not, but I will be." I nod my head in understanding as we continue to walk towards the others. 

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