Mr Zap

The Party

A few bad grades, some tries and misses with girls at school ( I wasn't always a lone wolf), and some mishaps with my powers ( a story for another day), and here we are, my last day of 8th grade. We didn't have a graduation like the kids before us, but there was going to be a pool party at Lindsey's house for a couple of hours. I only went because my friends went.To be honest, it wasn't so bad, until I went inside to go to the bathroom. I wasn't that familiar with Lindsey's house, even though I've been over a couple time for some group projects at school. I remembered that it was down the hall to left (maybe). As I turned the corner, my heart exploded with a mix of sadness, anger,and a little depression. There they were, Andrew and Lindsey making out. It looked very intense, so they didn't see me. I didn't think their relationship was that deep. I just thought it was just like all the other relationships at my school go: You like a person just because they wore blue jeans that day and blue is your favorite color or something. Then you "date" them for sometime between that day and a month. I thought this one had been going on for too long or one of them didn't want to break the other person's heart and they just wanted to be friends. But no, "this one was meant to be" i thought to myself. But before I walked away, I took one more look because I couldn't look away. I saw something that changed my whole attitude towards this. Lindsey was the one. She was the one that just wanted to be friends, she didn't want to break his heart, I mean they have been dating for almost three years. I could tell because of her gestures she made while they were making out. She wanted to stop but Andrew didn't. She tried to move her face away but he pulled it back. They have been kissing for a long time, maybe she needs to breathe. They stopped and i was waiting to see what would happen next from behind the corner. Andrew said to her

" I love you so much Lindsey"

" I love you too but we need to talk" she replied

" What about?"

" I think..."

" Hold that thought, I think someones coming"

Oh no, they heard me

I heard Andrew's footsteps walking down the hardwood hallway. They sounded like rocks dropping on the concrete. That's how quite it was for those few seconds. I had to act fast. I had two options: hide in the utility closet or I can tiptoe back to the screen door and pretend like I was outside for the whole time. Andrew was sort of on the lanky side, so I knew I couldn't walk faster than him, so I went with the first option. I opened the door ever so quietly, slowly walked in and closed the door. Somehow, Andrew has dog hearing and heard me close the door. I knew this was it, only a miracle could help me. As Andrew was walking towards the door, a kid ran inside and told him someone was about to do a back flip into the pool. " I wanna see that' said Andrew. He glanced back at the door "Probably nothing" he murmured to himself. My heart came back out of my stomach and I was filled with relief. I waited 5 minutes till Lindsey walked outside. Before she opened the door I heard her say "When will I get to tell him that I just want to be friends? Hopefully by the end of the day."

I KNEW IT! She did want to just be friends. For once I was right. It felt good. I came back outside to find Michael or Jordan. It turns out that Michael was the one attempting to do a back flip into the pool but sadly wasn't able to complete it. He landed on his fingers and broke three of them.
His thumb, ring finger , and his middle finger. Now he can't... I'll just stop there. Michael is always doing stupid stuff. This isn't the first time and it sure won't be the last time. My mom picked me up a little later than I expected. everyone was gone including Andrew ( It's about time). Maybe I could talk to Lindsey about what I saw. She was in the kitchen, making herself some leftovers from the party because she doesn't eat before or during pool parties (smart girl). I sat down to talk to her.

"Hey" I said nervously

"Hey Eli. Has your mom called yet"

"Yeah, she had to do some extra errands before she came to get me"

"Oh. Well help yourself to what's left"

" I'm going to eat when i get home. Tonight's pizza night."

" Sounds cool, I haven't had pizza since last month."

" That's awful" I said to sound like it was the worst tragedy of Americ

" Yeah. My parents don't eat pizza that much, they're burger people.'

" That's cool and all Lindsey, but I wanted to talk to you about something"

" Sure, anything for an old pal"

" You actually remember when we hung out back in 6th grade?"

'Yeah, it was one of the best years of my life. You're really funny for someone as cute as you."

WAIT A MINUTE. DID THE GIRL I'VE HAD A CRUSH ON FOR A LONG TIME SAID THAT I WAS CUTE? REALLY?

" You actually think I'm cute?

"Yeah, if i wasn't dating Andrew i would actually consider dating you, if you liked me"

"That's what I wanted to talk to you about"

" If I like you?"

"No, I meant you and Andrew. I saw you guys making out."

"Oh god oh god. Please don't tell anyone especially my parents!"

" It's not just that. You looked like you didn't want to be kissing him or something. Do you actually like him?"

" Well.... not anymore. All he does is try to kiss me and flirt with other girls. I thought we had a connection, but I guess I was wrong."

" Well why don't you break up with him if you don't like him like that anymore?"

" Because... I still want to be friends and I don't want to break his heart. I think he really likes me and
I don't want to hurt him like that."

" I understand. Just know that you don't have to keep this up."

" I know. I wanted to tell him today but... he wasn't interested in me."

" Boys are like that sometimes" I replied.

" Eli, thank you for talking this out with me and helping me. You're a true friend"

I saw my mom pull up in the driveway

" That's my mom, I gotta go now"

" Awww. Well, it was fun talking to you again"

" Yep, pretty fun"

" Wait, Eli, I something to give you'

She walked up to me and kissed me on the lips, ON THE LIPS. It was the best ten seconds of my life. My heart jumped for joy . My lips felt like they had been kissed by an angel (which they did)

" See you later" she said

" Yeah, see you around."

I walked out the door with an big smile on my face. Today went a lot better then I expected.  A LOT BETTER. I knew she really didn't like Andrew and hopefully she breaks up with him over the summer ( hopefully).  I was going to call my friends when I got home but I decided that this will be our little secret. Next Year I will be going to High School. My parents want to keep me with the same group of kids because I seemed to get along with them in a weird way. Not all of them, but some of them and I already had two friends that had my back no matter what. That means that I will be going to San Diego High. Hopefully Lindsey and my two friends will be there and Andrew won't. Hopefully.