Jason and Justin

Chapter 29 Mistakes

Billy's POV

I stepped into hallway where Tommy was patiently waiting for me. He slowly stood up with a quizzical look across his face. "I guess you told Justin about Allison."

"Yes, I did."

A look of discomfort crossed his face and he awkwardly said "What did you tell him?" He then shifted his feel back and forth.

"That under no circumstances where you talk to Allison." I said as I walked over to him. "That it would be very bad for you if you did."

"What else did you tell him?" Tommy asked growing more uncomfortable by the second. Hoping that I did not tell him and Jason the whole story.

"Nothing else." I said much to his relief.

"Thank you." Billy said as relief broke out across his face.

"Your welcome." I then gave him an uncomfortable look. "But Jason seems like a pretty smart guy I'm sure he figured the rest out."

Tommy's body tensed and his face dropped. "Great." Tommy spat. "So another person judging me."

"He is not going to judge you." I assured him.

Tommy shot me a skeptical look as he said "Why not." He shrugged. "My parents do, so do my grandparents, Allison's parents, my friends at my old school." He choked. "Dean Spratt."

"I don't." I told him.

Tommy gave him a skeptical look. "Don't you."

"No, I don't." I said emphatically. "You made a mistake like we all have done."

"It was a pretty big mistake." Tommy said with shame in his voice.

"It was." Billy said uncomfortably. "But I'm not going to judge you for it and nor will Jason and Justin."

"I hope not." Tommy sniffed. "Because I'm tired of being looked down upon when people find out what I did."

"I know." I said with compassion in my voice. "But don't let judgemental people bother you okay. Because despite what others feel about you I think you are a good kid."

"Thanks."

"Just don't call Allison or talk to her when she calls okay." I said. "Don't give people like another reason to look down on you."

"I won't." He said. "I promise."

"I'm going to hold you to."

"I know." He said with a half smile.

The two of us then walked off the hall as I prayed that Billy would keep his promise.

                            Justin POV

I walked out of the bathroom to find my brother with his head resting against the phone. "Are you okay?" I asked.

Jason let out a small sigh and said "I'm fine."

"Yeah you are about as fine as I am." I said unable to look at him as the screams once again filled my head.

"What's wrong?" He  asked. I could feel his brotherly concern kick in chasing whatever turmoil that had him in its grasp away.

"You first."

I expected him to tell reply no you first. But he scratched his head and said "I just spoke with dad."

"Oh." I said as resentment began to bubble inside of me. "What did Pete want now."

Jaon's face clouded with disapproval. "Justin." He said in threatening tone that caused my skin to break out in goosebumps.

"Sorry." I let out a frustrated breath. I hated how he demanded me to respect our parents who did not deserve respect. "What did want?"

"To put pressure on me to convince Jane to let them see Wyatt." He replied.

"Did you tell him that she won't even talk to you." I asked.

"Yes." He said. "But he doesn't care. He wants results and wants them by tonight."

"Or what?"

He looked like he was about to answer but then closed his mouth. "Nothing for you to worry about." He said. He then sat down. "Let's talk about what is bothering you."

"No." I said. "I want to know what dad sald."

"Don't worry about it." Jason said dismissively.

"I want to worry about it." I said.

"Well I don't want you to worry about it." Jason said. A frustrated noise escaped from me. "Now what is going on with you?" He asked. "Sounds like you were having a pretty intense dream."

My annoyance at my brother evaporated and was replaced by wave of regret. "I was."

"What was it?" He asked.

"I was dreaming about Mrs. Jones."  Once again I could hear the cries of pain.

"Oh." He said with sympathy in his voice. I was not sure if it was sympathy towards me or her.

Her I thought. I do not deserve sympathy.

"How do you think she is doing?" I asked.

"You haven't spoken?" Jason asked.

"Not since that day." Once again I saw water balloon, could her our laughs as we watched it descend, then I could her gasp as the balloon hit her and the sickening sound as she hit the floor and her screams of pain. The terrible screams that came from her.

I did not know that a person could scream so loud.

"I didn't mean to hurt her." I said my voice with soaked with remorse.

"I know." Jason said. "I know you didn't mean to hurt her." He then got up and sat next to me. "And she knows."

"She probably hates me for what I did." I said.

"No, dude she does not hate you."

"How can you say that?" I said incredously. "She broke both of her hips because of our stupid prank."

"Because I know Mrs. Jones." I said. "I know what type of person she is. She would forgive you even if you did it on purpose."

"I want to call her." I said. "See how she is doing."

"Sure." He patted my back. "How about after breakfast."

"Okay." I nodded. We walked out and I then I said. "I don't blame you." He gave me a confused look. "For whipping me after you found out what I did." I rubbed my backside. "I deserved it." He sniffed back his tears. "And I guess I deserve this." I looked around the hallway. "I deserve to be here."

I should be in prison for what I did I thought as we walked to the elevator. They should have locked us up and thrown away the key.

I watched the doors open and stepped onto the elevator as the guilt continued to pummel me.

                  Xavier POV

I was sitting in my car waiting for him. I had been sitting in my car for an hour hoping to get a glimpse of the boy again.  I saw the boy he was with last night and felt a stir of excitement but it was quickly diminished when he did not follow him out.

I watched the boy and the older student walk past oblivious to my presence.

I then returned my attention to the dorm. A tall blonde boy walked out. Who I guess was nineteen. Again I watched him as he passed in front of me.

Once again I looked at the lobby doors.

And then it happened.

He emerged from the lobby and a thrill of excitement races through me.

I wanted to put my car in drive and race over to him and toss him on the car.

But no.

Not yet.

For now I watch.

And wait