Fumble. (Princeton Teen-Fic)

Chapter 6: Friend.

Prema's P.O.V

 

 

After leaving Grandma's house, we went back home the day before New Years. We all had pots and pans in our hands. We excitedly waited for the clock to strike 12, just so we could go mindless. We all began to count down the final seconds. "10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. " I held my breath and waited for the madness to begin. "1! Happy New Years!" the TV screeched loudly from our TV. Dad and Mom exchanged spit while both my brothers, started hitting trees with their pots. My sisters blew their horn wildly. And, I. I just stood there. "Another year. Full of tears." I mumbled and then turned to go in the house. I jumped on my bed and squeezed my eyes shut until I went to sleep.

Jacob's P.O.V

I sat in the living room with my Mami. New Years a year ago, I'd be super turned up with my best buds , Chrestano and Rayon. My other best friend, Craig currently lived in Philadelphia. "What's wrong?" my mom asked as I sat on the recliner, looking depressed "Nothing." I sighed. She placed the cigarette between her lips and inhaled in the sweet Tobacco. "I know I've bought everything that you wanted this year.." she started. "But, I have one more surprise for you, this Spring." she smiled and then went walked upstairs into her room. She let me beyond curious.

Prema's P.O.V

I dreaded waking up the day after New Years day. That meant that our Winter Break was over. And, unfortunately, school was just about to begin. I sighed and got up as my alarm clock on my phone began to buzz loudly throughout my quiet room. Due to the fact that my school was 2.5 miles away, I had to get up the earliest in the Morrision clan. I tip-toed out of my room, careful not to wake anyone. I hopped in the shower and thought about many things. Uncle Daniel. School. Hunger. Jacob. Cairo. Yeah, like I said, many things. I walked out of the shower and wrapped my body with a towel. I checked my phone for the time. 5:47 AM. Just great. The bus would be coming by 6:30 AM. I quickly put on my Cecil Bouqet Doc Martens, a floral Cross muscle tee, Black Leather pants/leggings and I applied light pink MAC lipstick. I left my hair in it's Wrap (Very straightened) and I grabbed my Cross Body, fringe bag. After doing that, I skipped downstairs and made myself a bowl of Frosted Flakes. I brushed my teeth after finishing and checked my phone once again. 6:25 AM. Perfect timing. I grabbed one of the spare keys from the cabinet.  And then, I zoomed out the house.

I quickly got on the bus and rode the long hours (1 and a half) to school.

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At School . . Prema's P.O.V

I noticed Jacob standing alone by himself. Something wanted me to go and talk to him. And, I was about to. Until, my friends blocked me from walking towards them. "Wassup!" Aaliyah greeted me happily. Though, we could easily see each other whenever we wanted over the break, she went over to her Grandather's house. I rushed up to her and hugged her tightly. "I've missed you!" I sobbed. Yeah, I'm an emotional wreck. We got into deep conversation, before the bell rang. "Hey P-Prema." I heard a small voice, call behind me. I snapped my head in that direction. "Um. ." I started to get nervous. See, the thing is, my friends constantly talked about Jacob. How "Nerdy." or "Ugly." he was. So, talking to him in public made me uncomfortable. "Y'know what. It's fine.." he sighed and walked away. "Did you see how confident he was when he tried talking to you. Girl, that's walking confidence!" A.J chuckled wildly. All it did was make me feel guilty. The bell rang and I saw Jacob run towards the Boys' bathroom. "Catch you later." I mumbled to A.J she just nodded and walked to class alone. Once the coast was clear, I walked towards the Boys' bathroom. I knocked on the door at first. But, I got no answer. So, I held my breath and did the un-thinkable.

I walked in the boys' bathroom.

I could hear the muffled cries. I opened the stall which lead me there and saw a stressed Jacob curled up in a ball. "If you're here to bully me. Then go ahead." he said without even looking up. "It's me, Jacob." I replied quietly. He looked up, shocked. "W-Why're you here?" he asked.

"To apologize." 

"Apology not accepted."

"I'm serious Jacob."

"I am too."

I sighed and sat down next to him. He didn't move or anything.

"I'm sorry. I really am. I don't express it a lot. And, I'm sorry for that. I'm sorry for not being there."

He stood up. Enraged I guess.

"OH YOU'RE SORRY?! NO YOU'RE NOT. YOU'RE NOT SORRY WHEN YOU'RE DISSING ME IN FRONT OF YOUR FRIENDS! YOU'RE NOT SORRY WHEN MY HEAD'S GETTING BANGED IN THE LOCKERS AND I GOTTA GO HOME WITH A BLOODY SCALP! YOU'RE NOT SORRY! YOU'RE ONLY MY FRIEND WHEN I DON'T SEE YOU OUT IN PUBLIC! THAT SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE REALLY SORRY TO ME!" 

Then, I broke down. Cause everything he said, had once happened to me. "I-I didn't mean for you to cry." he apologized. "Jacob. I know you might hate me. But, I want you to know, that I don't hate you. And I'd really like to be friends with you, outside of school and inside." I spoke  softly. He smiled weakly.

"I'd like that. Friends?" he questioned. I hugged him tightly.

"Friends. ."

Since then, I've supported, protected and helped Jacob in any form. He's my friend and I'm his.

 

Gonna update this story all day today!