The Summer I turned Messy

Chapter 7

I take my shoes off and put on my flip-flops so I can walk on the sand. Jack and all the boys, besides Greyson, went to set up down by the water. "Jenna, do you like Jack?" I stand there stunned by what Greyson just asked. "Greyson, no. I used to, but not anymore." he nods, and we keep walking. "well, I think he likes you." "What makes you say that?" "The way he looks at you Jenna, it's so obvious" I sigh and walk down the water. I take off my clothes and all that's left is my bathing suit.

I catch Jack staring at me as I walk down to the water and put my feet in. "It's so pretty." Jack says as he comes up to me. "Yeah, but I miss the California beaches." he nods and puts his hand around my waist. "I'm happy you're here though" I smile and put my head on his shoulder. "Hey lovebirds, we're gonna play football." Cole yells and I take my head off Jack's shoulder.

We run up to where the boys are, and I sit down and start tanning. 20 minutes later I open my eyes and look around to see where the boys are. I catch Jack talking to a blonde down by the water. He then grabs her waist and now their noses are touching. I was shocked, he was just flirting with me, I mean, what did I expect.

I decide to go talk to some boys playing baseball. I walk up and watch the play, one of the boys catch me staring and I feel heat creep up my neck and my cheeks get red as he walks over. "I'm Jason." he sticks out his hand for me to shake and I accept. His hands are soft and warm. He sits down next to me, and we start talking. 20 minutes go by and we're just laughing over stupid stuff by now. 

I catch Jack glaring at us, but I just keep talking to him. I see Jack go up to Quinn and whisper something in his ear, I'm assuming it was about me because he turns around and glares with Jack. They tell the boys something and they all start walking over. When Jack gets here, he walks over to Jason and me. "We're going back to the house Jenna, let's go." "What? we've been here for an hour." Jack doesn't look at me and scoffs. "Stop being dramatic Jenna, it's getting cold." Quinn walks over and looks Jason up and down. "Who is this, Jenna?" Quinn asks in a judgmental tone.

"Quinn this is Jason; we were just talking." "Ok, well time to go." I get up and Jason does too. "Want my number?" I laugh because that was so forward for, I'm not gonna decline. "sure" I hand him my phone and he snaps a photo of himself and puts it as the profile picture. "I'm throwing a party tonight; I'll text you the address if you wanna come." he smiles and waves as he walks away.

As we're walking to the car Jack and Quinn come up to me and start yapping about something, but I only fully pay attention when I hear Jason's name. "Jenna? are you listening?" Quinn asks and I stop. "Oh, yes sorry" "Jenna, are you seriously going to the party, you don't even know him." I didn't know what to say, on one hand I wanted to, but on the other I knew Jack and Quinn were right.

"Yeah, why don't you guys come!" I say and smile, but I don't think that's the answer they wanted. "Fine, but only because I wanna keep an eye on you." Jack says and walks away. "Did I do something wrong?" I ask Quinn. "No, he's just protective and..." "And?" "Never mind" I shrug and keep walking. "By the way, we're having Christmas in July party this year." Quinn says and I scream. Everyone looks at me and I turn back to look at Quinn. "I can't wait Quinn; I love Christmas in July more than I love Christmas in December." 

I run down the stairs with Jack, and we head to the karaoke machine. We were 11 and now old enough to be trusted with it alone. We choose all I want for Christmas by Mariah Carey. "Santa Claus won't make me happy with a toy on Christmas Day, I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know." Jack and I sing together. We both laugh once the song is over and run outside to their rink. I slide skates on and we both skate in circles enjoying the white Christmas eve. "I hope I get new skates for Christmas." I say to Jack. "I'm sure you will! I told my mom you wanted them, and she convinced your mom." I jump and almost slip but recover to stand up straight. "Yes! I really need new ones." and I point to the tear in my skates. Jack and I laugh and have a race and I win but he insists he won. We sit down on the ice and lie down, I put my head on Jacks chest, and we just watch the snow. "I love you Jenna, you're the bestest friend I could ever ask for." " I love you too Jack."

We get in the car and again I'm the last one in. "I'm gonna walk Quinn." I say and close the door. I start to walk, and Quinn pulls the car up to where I am. "god, you're so dramatic Jenna, sit on one of their laps." I laugh and get in. "any volunteers?" I ask and Jacks hand shoots up. I head to the back and sit on his lap and fall asleep.

"Jenna, hey Jenna?" Jack whispers in my ear. "Yeah?" I say and rub my eyes. "we're home." he says and rubs my back. "Oh, ok." I get up and walk out. I step on something sharp and scream. "WHAT?" Luke yells. Tears start streaming down my face as I look on the bottom of my foot. A big piece of glass was in my foot. "Jenna what the hell?" Quinn says as all of the boys gather around to see what happened. "I forgot to put on my flip flops" I say still crying. Jack picks me up bridal style and brings me into the house. He puts me on the couch and gets me a tissue. Cole comes with Alex and Trevor to my side with a medical kit. "I gotchu Jenna, I took a EMT class in college." He looks at my foot. "Ok never mind that's huge I'm not touching that." "Ugh you're a pussy" Trevor says and grabs the kit.

"Nope! not happening." Quinn says and takes the kit from him. He takes the tweezers and pulls the sharp glass out, but the bottom of my foot has a huge hole in it. "Quinn, I need stiches why didn't we just go to the hospital!" I yell at him. "smart" Quinn says scratching his head. Blood is pouring onto the couch as Greyson walks in. "what the fuck did I miss." he says examining my foot.

"I guess we should go to the ER." Luke says. "Or we just put a bandaid on it." Trevor says. "I agree" Alex says. "I guess we could wrap it." Quinn says. "Ok fine." I say and sit up. 10 minutes later the boys finally wrapped it. I got up thinking I could walk but fell. Thankfully Trevor was there to catch me. "thanks" I say and sit back down. "of course," he says, and I smile.

"So, you're really going to the party?" Jack asks, sounding mad. "Yes, I am." he nods and sits. "I didn't havea problem when you were talking to the blonde, so why do you have a problem with Jason?" I'm mad by now, it's not fair how he thinks he can control who I date. "I wasn't..." "You were, don't lie." Jack gets up and walks into the kitchen, him leaving finally gave me a chance to nap before the party.

AN- PARTY CHAPTER NEXT! Jennas gonna be a funny drunk, but a mean drunk too....instagram chapter after party!