Never Give In

Chapter 5

I needed to find Jake so that we could get this party started. I must have looked much different than I thought because I was stopped by a couple of the jocks.

"Hey sweetheart," one of them crooned, with alcohol on his breath, "Where you going? Y'know I haven't seen you around before. Are you new?" I sneered at him with disgust, remebering all the times Jake was beaten down in the bathrooms by him and his friends. I walked around him, only for him to grab my wrist and pull; hard.

"Ow! Let go of me!" I hissed at him, looking frantically for Jake. He won't recognize me, I thought hopelessly. Or will he? I saw him in the corner and my breath hitched. He looked..... amazing. He was dressed in all silver with absolutely no makeup. I smiled softly. The jerk yanked me to him and I whipped my head to Jake.

"Jake!" I cried, hoping he would hear and come save me. He looked up and met my eyes. His face was blank and he did a once-over. After meeting my eyes again, his face flushed with recognition. I saw him look around me, and his face took on a look of utter fury. He headed over, looking beyond angry.

Before he reached us I was whipped around and forcefully kissed. I tried to pull away but he was too strong. Then, out of nowhere he was yanked away from me. There stood Jake, looking deadly. In a matter of seconds the jock was slammed against the wall. I was the only one close enough to hear what he said.

"If you ever come near her again, you won't take another breath." Then, we were surrounded by students and teachers pushing through. The chaperones were furious.

"Get out! All three of you; out!" We all left but not before we heard the whispers. "Look at that! Fag has some balls after all!" and "Who's that chick? Must be the fag's girlfriend." I was angry, but there was nothing we could do.

Jake and I walked to the pond that was close by the school. It was beautiful out here. Better than a school dance any day. We were sitting at the edge of the water when a cool breeze blew by. I shivered, and Jake wrapped his jacket around me.

"Thanks." I said looking to him with a smile. He smiled back nervously. Why was he nervous? I opened my mouth to ask, only to be cut off by him.

"Would you date me?" He asked suddenly. I was taken aback. What was he talking about?

"O-of course. I mean, any girl would date you if she actually knew you." He looked a bit disappointed.

"I mean you. Not anybody else, just.. you."

"I-What, what has gotten into you? You're so unfocused and you keep asking me these weird questions. What's wrong?"

He looked away sheepishly, then looked back at me. He looked nervous.

"I need to clear my mind. I'm gonna take a walk. If you need anything just yell." He got up and left. He was back within ten minutes, looking more confident. I stood and walked to where he was standing under a tree. He looked at me with those beautiful hazel eyes. I found myself lost in them; in him.

What has gotten into me? I keep thinking of him as a crush. Then it hit me. I love him. I love my best friend who I have known for years. Who has been with me through everything. Who was now looking at me with determination. I had to tell him. Now.

"Jake I need to say som-"

"Kitty, there's something I-"

We both stopped, looked at eachother nervously and laughed nervously. Jake motioned for me to start first, but I shook my head no.

"Well," he started sheepishly, "I've been thinking of you constantly. And by constantly, I mean ever since we first met. I wanted to say that.... that I love you. I have for a long time, and its time that you knew. I understand if you don't love me the same way but-"

I interrupted him then, wanting him to know exactly how I felt. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to me.  I kissed him with as much love and passion I could muster. He deepened the kiss making tingles of desire shoot through my body like electricity. His lips were soft and warm against mine and he tasted like mint. I broke away, gasping for air; Jake doing the same.

"That was the best thing that's ever happened to me." I murmured, my forehead on his. We stood like that for a few more minutes just looking into eachothers eyes.

"Will you be my girlfriend?" He suddenly blurted out. I grinned and reached up to kiss him again. This was just a small kiss but it still contained just as much love.

"Of course! I love you. I always have. This is an oppurtunity I will not pass up." Just then Jake's phone rang. He had an annoyed expression on his face and he answered with a dull tone.

"Hello? Yeah.... uh-huh. No we're fine. The pond. The one by the school. No i'll explain it later. Yeah. I know. Five minutes? Ok. See you later. Bye."

I was curious after only hearing his side of the conversation.

"Just mom wondering where we were. They couldn't find us at the dance. They'll be here in a few minutes."

We heard the car pull up and I realized that I was completely exhausted. We climbed in and quickly fell asleep on eachother. My last thought was that this was the best night of my life. So far that is.

A/N: Hey everybody! How is the story going? Do yall still like it? I need some feedback please! I'm so happy to be updating regularly. I hope you still like it. And if you have any suggestions for the story just comment and tell me. Who know maybe it'll end up here! Thanks everyone who's still with me<3

Love and rockets.