Chapter 19: The BOMBfire

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by Emmi_Ann

by Emmi_Ann

When the game began, my school had scored first but by half time, Celebrity Prep had the lead with one point. During half time, I was reviewing my photos that I had taken from the first half and then Jax came and join me in conversation.

Jax: "So how's the game?"

Elizabeth: "Guessing you didn't pay attention. Celebrity Prep is in the lead by a point."

Jax: "You know I was just making conversation, right."

Elizabeth: "Sorry, my photos are strange it's like I was only getting shots of..."

I could not bare the thought of telling Jax, the guy I REALLY like that I was not over Leo. But how can I not. Going to a different school and not seeing him for months should have separated me far from the thought of him. All of a sudden now I can't even get over the thought. Not being able to take pictures of nobody else. How am I suppose to handle this. I know that I want Jax, but deep in my heart I am stil yearning for Leo. Why is that? Why is it that I am wanting the person who cheated on me? How does that work.

Jax is starring at me waiting for my complete thought but then again he does not know photography. Quickly I had to say something before he figures out that something is wrong.

Elizabeth: "Never mind! I found the other pictures. It just got transferred to another file is all."

Jax: "Good. Thought for a minute you were going to say Leo's name."

My eyes widened when Jax said Leo. This feels wrong and I am guilty for lying. But how can you break someone's heart right when the two of us are suppose to be dating. Let alone it was tough for him to admit his feelings for me. Plus that would just crush his confidence and spirit. Why does this stuff have to happen to me? I though me moving to Venice would make all these problems go away.

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The game was over and by a leading point, our school won against Celebrity Prep. Although the game was amazing. Severely spikes and serves and dives were photographed by moi. Everyone from both schools enjoyed the rest of the day at the beach. But it was rather quite awkward because Leo and I could not keep our eyes off from each other.

This is so difficult. But what is it about Leo that makes me want him. Is it the bad boy charade, or the sweetie that he is behind closed doors? Sometimes I wondered what would have happened if Leo had never cheated. I know that no one on Earth an be perfect but at least do what is right. That certainly will makes someone close to perfect. I wish life was easy or at least have a guide.

As the day turned into darkness and the only raidiant light left was the full moon. The sea breeze grew colder and the waves were tiding inward and everyone was camping out by camp fires. Three were three major campfire pits; to the right was Celebrity Prep, the left was my new school, and in the middle no one was really there. I didn't know where to go so I sat at the middle pit. Gladly, Jax was there to join.

[Leo's POV]

It was around 9 o'clock and everyone broke into campfires and each school went with their own. I noticed Liz was by herself. Could not imagine how awkward this must be having to balance old friends with new friends. Just when I urged myself to go over the Liz just then, some other guy occompany her. Right then I knew for me to be recognized I need to make a big gesture.

Ross brought his guitar and went over to whisper in his ear a favor. I am only an actor, within romantic movies what is most romantic than a campfire song. I asked Ross if he could sing Rihanna's song Take a Bow, but into a response to the song. Since afterall it fit Liz and I's situation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEpmuXDixpI - [this is what the song would be like]

[Liz's POV]

"Hey." [Jax]

"Hey." [Elizabeth]

"Why so alone? Thought you would be with your friends." [Jax]

"Yea, Go to the right and get stared by my ex. Or go to the left to get hitted on by Jason. I think I would go with the middle, dodging both." [Elizabeth]

Music begins.

The music coming from Celebrity Prep seduces me to their direction. Ross was singing with his guitar and of course Laura was to his left making complete eye contact with him, and to the right was Leo who was the first to notice me. The moment was beautiful and romantic. The one thing I have to miss would be the greatest plays, music and private booths. You could be yourself as long as you can sell yourself with your passion and soul. My eyes could not stop looking over at Leo. The song fit perfectly with our love story.

[Jax's POV]

When Liz got up and moved to the pit to the right I followed, because we are in like with one another. But when I got there throughout the song I felt like I was slowly fading away from her. I knew I could never compete for her. I mean I would fight, but I would not last. I could fight, but I could never win. It will be Leo and it will always be Leo. She may have some feelings for me, but her feelings for Leo are so strong that anything I would do would be just to past time.

When the act began closing down I left quietly leaving with no anger or resentment. I left Liz with the guy she is suppose to be. But I didn't leave without saying goodbye. On a sketch paper I drew out my words and I hope that she will understand where I stand with us.