Never The Right Time, Jordan Knight

Chapter 13

"Why aren't you at school Cindy?" Danny asked, just as I took a bite of my meal.

"I asked her to take the day off," Joe answered for me.

"Are you guys going to order anything?" I spoke up, looking to Danny to avoid eye contact with  Jordan.

"Nah, we already ate, might just get a coffee to go or somethin'" Danny replied. "Have you seen Vera at school?" He continued.

"Yeah I had math with her, she talked a bit about you actually," His eyes lit up, intrigued by what she had said.

"What did she say?"

"That you were really sweet and she hopes that she will see you again,"

"Do you have her number?"

"I'll ask before I give Danny," I smiled, making him laugh.

"We've got rehearsal on Friday, sucks, I know," Both Jordan and Joe sighed, it was tough work, learning all these dances and routines to make the show more than perfect. "You wanna come Cindy?"

"Oh, I can't, I've got school. Sorry,"

"It's fine, you should come to one of our shows with Tiffany when we are back,"

"That would be really great, I would love that,"

"Yeah, if we can, we could get you backstage, but no promises," I nodded, soaking the sweet syrup into the pancake before taking a bite.

"Joe, have you spoken to Camila since Saturday?" Jordan asked, taking a sip of Joe's drink. It felt weird, him asking about my friends like he knew them as long as I have.

"Oh, no, I found out that Andrew finally asked her out," Joe sounded hurt, knowing how uncomfortable he felt talking about the particular topic.

"Why all of a sudden you want her because she's found someone else?" I didn't realise I spoke my thoughts aloud, everyone looked at me with wide eyes and I couldn't help but feel bad about it.

"I don't know, I guess I've never had the confidence to tell her that I've liked her,"

"As much as I hate Andrew, you've taken way too long, so fix it!"

"It's not easy, she likes him a lot,"

"Stop sulking and do something about it, I'm going to the bathroom," I announced, excusing myself as Danny stood up for me. I smiled and thanked him quietly, walking over to the restroom with the symbol of a stick figure in a dress on it.

I wish there was a phone or something in here, I have this urge to call Camila and tell her what Joe just said but to think about it, she's probably at school anyway. I went into one of the stalls and couldn't help but feel annoyed that they haven't just became a couple already. Hell. Heidi and I had bets on who would be the first one that would fess up their liking for each other.

It bugs me slightly that Jordan and probably everyone else knows about this situation with Camila. I'm not necessarily mad at Joe for telling them but it feels so weird to have these people I've never met before, act like they've been friends with us for more than 2 years.

I checked my appearance in the mirror after washing my hands. Walking out of the bathroom my body jumped as my name was called. I turned around to see Jordan leaning against the wall beside the door.

"Did I scare you?" He asked, laughing.

"A little," I answered, looking over to our booth which was empty.

"Here," He gave me my wallet and keys. "You're welcome," He laughed after my long pause, obviously knowing how confused I was.

"Where's Danny and Joe?"