Good Girls and Bad Boys

Part 26

I sat drowning my sorrows eating marshmallows and watching The Avengers. It felt like I'd just broke up with someone, but in a way I had, I'd let go of someone who actually meant quite allot to me although I didn't realise then. Harry and Ariana were home too, very loved up with many 'public displays of affection'. I couldn't stay around them for long, I sound so horrible but I wasn't in the mood for love or anything of that sort.

Every two minutes I found myself checking my phone hopeful for messages from Jack. But no. He was obviously serious about this, my options were either:

1. Admit you can't live without him bla bla bla

2. Ignore him. Move on.

3. Wait for him to come back

A part of me said, don't go back, he'll only break your heart when you fall for him further. And another part of me said, make it work be together forever. Ha what am i?

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Today was officially the start of summer. Saturday the 27th of July. I was going to make this a summer too remember no matter what.

I showered, curled my hair, pulled on some new shorts and a top, did my makeup for once and went for a walk down to the shops to get some stuff for a barbecue tonight with Mom, Harry and Moms surprise guest.. Which would of course be 'Joey' the infamous business partner. I think Ariana will probably be round too, which just leaves me on my own.

As I approached the shop, I saw Jack inside. Crap. I walked inside, cupping my hand over my face so he couldn't see me, trying to avoid any awkward encounters.

"Hey Vic" too late he found me

"Er, hey" I replied anxiously.

"So, I erm thought about yesterday and I kind of regret it" he bit his nails, I saw bags under his eyes "because I'd never hurt you or anything you know, and to be honest I actually miss our friendship"

Was this for real? My heart was literally skipping a beat. I don't think I've been this happy.. Why though? We weren't together. He didn't love me. I didn't love him... We were friends like he just said right.

Right.

"Same so.. Back to the norm of course?" I smiled. He gave me a quick hug then headed back out the shop without actually buying anything.

I searched for burgers, kebabs and sausage for our barbecue. Mrs Pathel was behind the counter, she was 76 and had always run this shop. She looked fantastic for her age, I'd known her since I was born, and her family.

"How are you today Mrs Pathel?" She scanned my items quickly.

"Great thanks Victoria, that's $5 please love" I handed her the cash, chatted for a moment then left for home.

Mom was already up and cleaning. I'm sure she has some form of OCD the amount of cleaning she does in a day. I left the food with her then sat in my room like always. Jack was sat on the tree outside.

"Hey stranger" I joked

"Fancy seeing you here.. Can i come in maybe?" I opened my window wider, he climbed in and 'accidentally on purpose' fell onto me on the bed.

"Can you refrain from that Jack darling?" I pushed him off as he laughed. We sat and watched tv, eating my munchies. Jack was intending on staying for our barbecue aswell. We always managed to have such a laugh and fun even in the most boring normal places. He was something special really.

"You look even prettier today" he complimented me looking in my eyes, I blushed hiding my face. "Honestly your gorgeous"

"Shush" I poked him in the rib, clearly not phasing him one bit. Mom burst in then.

"Oh hi Jack!" She chirped, carrying my underwear in her hands to put away in my drawers. "I'll put this back later urm yeah" she left and Jack burst out laughing, again.

"Oh my god Jack don't be a poop" we headed downstairs to join the 'family' barbecue.

As we walked down stairs, Mom was welcoming 'Joey'. He was around 6"2, dark haired, well built and had a beaming smile, they shook hands friendly then they noticed us coming down the stairs.

"Vic, Joey, Joey this is Vic and her friend Jack" we shook hands politely, he smiled and offered us to walk before him. We all went outside, Jack took my hand and squoze it for support I guess.

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The evening went great, Joey was really nice, a great guy. Ariana and Harry, Jack and I had a water bomb fight, then the barbecue was delicious! Joey stayed the night, but in the living room on the sofa, Ariana went home, Jack shortly after. My cheeks were aching from laughing and smiling so much, which was a first for a while.

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