Not Too Far

Chapter 10

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Next morning I woke up early to go pick up Marisa. Our movie was at 12:45 and then we would spend the rest of the day walking around through the mall. Jake met us at the theater at 12:30. "Hey babe!" I said running up to go hug him. He picked me up and twirled me around. "Hi I'm Jake" he said shaking Marisa's hand. She was blushing. I have a feeling she has a thing for Jake... "Hey, I'm Marisa!" She said in a high pitched voice. I gave her a look that warned her to back off. I grabbed his hand and we all walked in to the theater. If I Stay was about to start so we went to go take our seats. Marisa and I both read the book so we knew what the movie was about. Jake was just there for me.

By the end of the movie Marisa and I were crying our eyes out and I could tell Jake's eyes were getting watery. I finished my icee and my popcorn and we left the theater. Marisa and I went to the bathroom to fix our makeup because my mascara was running. "Jake's kinda cute. You did a good job." She said wiping her eyes. "Yeah I know. You better back off. I could tell you were blushing when you shook his hand." I said crossing my arms trying to look tough. "Haha don't worry I don't want him. He's all yours."

It was 3:00 and we had two hours before we had to go home. "Hey look at that jacket!" I said running into Journey's. I've wanted a drug rug for months. It's a sweatshirt that feels rough. Sorta like a wearable carpet. Jake's birthday was coming up and I had $70 to spend. I decided to buy one for Jake and one for me. "Happy early birthday my love!" I said giving him the bag. "Baby no you didn't have to get me this! It was $30!" "Please take it. No returns!" He sighed but I could tell he was happy. We kept on walking. I had almost no money left but it's okay, I spent it on my amazing boyfriend!

"Ooo sale in Pink let's go!" Marisa pulled my arm and dragged me to the store. I only had $10 left but I'd still try some on. Jake was standing outside waiting for us. "Babe come on I'll let you pick out a bra for me." I said in a sexy voice. He smirked and went to the bra section. "Baby girl this bra would look sexy on you." He picked out a blue push up bra. I actually really liked it. "Okay I'm gonna go try it on. Wanna come?" He was so excited. Marisa was off looking at panties. She wasn't even paying attention to us. We went in the fitting room area but the lady who worked there wouldn't let Jake in. "It's okay baby I'll just wait here. Send me a picture of how it looks on you." I went in and tried the bra on. It fit me perfectly. I took a quick pic and sent it to him. I took it off and gave it to the lady who worked there. "Sorry I won't be buying this." Marisa had already paid for her things so we left the store.

"Oh my gosh Katie! Did you hear about Ally and Jacob!? They had sex the other day!" Said Marisa looking up from her phone. Me and Jake looked at each other and I could feel my cheeks getting red. "What's wrong?" Asked Marisa. "OMG did you guys do it too!?" I nodded my head biting my lip scared of what her reaction would be. "TELL ME ALL ABOUT IT!" She screamed. "Uh I'll tell you later." I said hoping she'd forget about it later. "Did it hurt? How many times did you do it? What does it feel like?" She wouldn't stop asking and I could tell Jake was getting uncomfortable. "I'll call you tonight and explain everything." I said giving her a shut up look. We kept walking and Marisa's mom called her. "Hello?... You're here?... Yeah we'll be right there." I looked at Jake disappointed knowing tomorrow would be our last day together. "My mom's actually almost here too. I'm gonna go wait by target. Nice meeting you Marisa. I'll see you tomorrow baby, I love you!" He gave me a long, meaningful kiss and left.

We got in the car and her mom was asking me how my family was and if I like it in Texas. Typical parent questions. She dropped me off home and Marisa walked me to the door. "Ah I'm gonna miss you!" She said giving me a tight hug. "I'm gonna miss you too!" I could see her eyes watering. We have been friends since second grade. We've been through hell and back but I could feel us slowly drifting apart. We talked every few weeks or months. But mostly only when I was gonna come to visit.

I walked in and my grandma was cooking dinner. Steak and corn. My favorite meal she cooks. We ate and I went up to go get out of my uncomfortable clothes. I stood in the shower thinking about how sad it would be tomorrow. Hopefully this won't be the last visit I have with him.