Clueless

Chapter Eight - Is It Going To Happen?

Abby's POV

"No she is not! Abby is and always will be better than you! She is beautiful and doesn't need to look like a slut to show it! She might be part of the reason I'm doing this but it's also because of how you treat people. How could you say the things to Abby you did? She is amazing, unlike you. And I'll have you know, I never cheated on you, I thought I'd let you know that," John practically shouted. He was on the phone with Danielle. I had heard enough, I had been sitting outside his door waiting for him when he started yelling. I got up and ran down the stairs, I sat down at the kitchen table next to Jarrett.

"You okay?" he asked me. I just nodded and ruffled his hair. Jarrett was the little brother I never had. He's too cute for this own good. With his green eyes and shaggy brown hair, anyone can tell he'll be a look like the rest of his brothers when he grows up. "Good." He said and sharply nodded his head.

"I'M A FREE MAN!" John yelled, jumping down the last couple steps. Whoops and yells rang up from all over the house, I joined in as soon as it registered. No more having to deal with Danielle. YES! John jumped into the chair next to me, kissing my cheek, I felt tingles on my cheek where his lips were.

"Dude, hands off my sister," Derek said, sternly, before I could respond to John.

"Dude," John said, mimicking him, "chill. It's a friendly kiss. See, I'll do it to you too." He leaned across the table and pecked Derek's forehead. Derek looked frozen but the rest of us had started laughing our butts off.

"Never again," Derek snapped before breaking into a smile too. John sobered up and put his arm around the back of my chair.

"Dang, someone's touchy today," I smirked. John just shrugged and we both got up to help Mama Meyers bring the food over. She had made mash potatoes (Jarrett's favorite), green bean casserole (my favorite) and wings (Derek&Marcus' favorites). Let's just say the food didn't last long after it hit the table. John, Jarrett, Marcus, Derek and the twins were talking about a game that happened. Normally I would be talking with them but I had a little to much on my mind.

My dad is in jail; all because of me. I was the one who put him there, he would be a free man if it wasn't for me. I have scars from my own dad. I get my stitches out tomorrow. My ribs still hurt but not as badly. They said my arm will for sure scar but my cheek really depends. I'll have a constant reminder of what happened that night. Thinking about what happened made me shiver. I felt John's stare on the side of my head. He soon gave up, knowing I'd just tell him later. I, then started thinking about John. He's been my best friend forever and now even simple gestures (like him putting his arm on the back of my chair) gave me butterflies. My thoughts spread out from there. I was snapped out of it by Jarrett giving me a hug before he got up from the table. I looked over at John. Jarrett never gives me random hugs. He just shrugged. He stuck out his hand as he stood up. I took it and he pulled me away from the table and out to the old horse barn. We didn't talk the whole time and I was kinda glad. He plugged his IPhone into the radio and turned it up. Ellsworth by Rascal Flatts was on. I smiled. This was my favorite song by them. John stuck out his hand again. Silently asking if I wanted to dance. I nodded and smiled.

"You know I can tell when your thinking about your dad. I just want you to forget about him, about everything for a while. Stay here with me and forget." My smile grew and I nodded, my head in his chest.

"Football games and leaves a'cracklin' Walking her home in his leather jacket, You can see it all goin' down. A perfect night on a front porch glider, Saying goodnight for the next three hours. Her tired eyes glow wild and bring."

John sang and it completely soothed me. His voices is like an angel, I swear. Every time he sings it's to get me to cheer up. We danced for the rest of the song, John singing random lines. When it ended we both took a step back and John bowed, making me laugh.