Where the Consoles Lead, The Heart Will Follow

Dead End

Jackie's pov

It's nice to know Tiffany wants to start over, but I'm curious as to why she wanted to start over now. After she apologized and our little rematch, she headed out of town. She mentioned having to make a change in the world. It brought a smile to my face, but it had me wondering as to what life has to throw at me next...

Later that week, I was planning a surprise date for Conor and I. Of course it wouldn't amount to anything like our first date, but it would be just as romantic... No I'm not telling you, you might tell Conor. It's got to stay secrect, even from you *points to the reader*.

All I've got left to do is trick Conor into meeting me at the place, and I know exactly how.

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I was skateboarding to the school, obvious reason being school is in session, but techically I don't have to attend most of my classes. I had taken a test that would test my knowledge on all of the subjects in the class, and passed with flying colors. Seriously stop it, I can't turn off my brain.

Anyway, I wondered over to Conor's locker and placed a little note in there so he could find it with ease. Little thing I had learned was he never locked his locker. I closed it lightly to not make any noise. The note would start Conor on a chase throughout town, and at the...why am I telling you? It's secret. But as I was walking out, I noticed a girl with black hair sticking a piece of paper in the same locker I put one in. Which got me to be very suspicious.

Surely she must be no threat, right?

I shook my thoughts out and headed for the homeless shelter.

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Conor's pov

It's been dull the past few days not seeing Jackie in school, and everyone else can agree with me. But it was the end of the day, and I can't wait to see her. She's the one that I'll fight for, she's the one I'd die for...She's the one.

I opened my licker and out came two neatly folded notes. One of them was surely Jackie's, the way she writes her h with a little swoosh at the end was a no brainer. It said- "go to our favorite restaurant, the one your bladder will haunt [you]".

She wamts me to go on a goose chase. Cute.

The other one was foreign but much neater than Jack's. "Meet me under the oak tree."

My guess was the oak tree out front, I guess I could go there first since it's on my way.

I headed out there, eaiting for the person who wanted to meet me. As I arrived, I instantly recognized the girl. She was the new student.

I walked up to her and when she saw me her eyes brightned. "Hi Conor!" She squealed.

"Hi, you're the new student right? Um....Cathy, correct?"

"Yepperoni!" She cheered. She rocked back and forth on her heels with her arms happily nuzzled and tucked behind her.

"Sooo, wh-what did you need Cathy?"

"A tour, a guide, a friend. You see, I'm not the boldest girl out there, and I'm shocked I even built the courage up to ask you for help." She mumbled at a volume that was barely audible.

"Okay yeah. I don't think I have any plans, though it feels like I'm forgetting something...or was it someone?" I asked to myself. If I forgot it that easily then surly is isn't too important, right?

So the rest of the day I spent driving Cathy around town, showing her all the the hotspots and where I like to hang out. I finally showed her my house. "Okay that'll be the end of you're tour for today ma'lady. That'll be $34.56, tax not included." I joked. She laughed a bit at my lame and sorry attempt of a joke. "Okay, where do you live?" I asked about to pull away.

"Funny thing, I actually live a few houses down."

"Really? Ain't that a quinky dink. In that case, do you want to come inside for a bit?"

She nodded yes and I led her in. With no surprise I was welcomed with my teammates cursing the foul language of the tounge. I led her down and her eyes widened.

"Wow, you guys sure are into games." She mumbled in an unimpressed tone, though I hadn't noticed it at first. We ventured even further through the depths of Gamers Paradise.

"Hey Conor, hey Jack....wait," Ashley came out of her zone, "you're not Jack. Conor, explain." She said talking about Cathy.

"Well she's new so I'd figured I'd show her around. OH SHOOT, I FORGOT ABOUT JACK. Oh...."

"Way to go Conor, might as well kiss your lovy dovy relationship goodbye." Called Wendell.

"Wait, you're gay?" Asked Cathy

"What? Oh no, she's talking about Jackie. Jack is her nickname, though only Ashley really ever calls her that."

"Oh, okay. I'm bi." She casually added in.

"Oh cool! My cousin's bipolar too!" Cheered Ashley...Jackie really has to catch up on her tutoring sessions with Ashley.

"No Ashley, sweetie. What she meant was bisexual, not bipolar." Franklin drew out so Ashley could catch up on what he's saying.

"Right, I knew that." She pouted, crossing her arms.

"Anyone want to battle?" I asked.

Let the games begin.

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Jackie's pov

It was getting late and I haven't seen Conor or heard from him. By now he would've asked about the silly goose chase I sent him on. Yeah okay, so now you know. I planned on getting him to solve riddles that'll lead him to where I want him to be. At the end of it he was suppose to go to Billy's. The whole charade was suppose to be a couple of days long, but I guess he couldn't handle one day. The worst part was Billy was closing for the night just as Conor came rushing in.

"Hey I'm sorry I'm late, I got caught up."

It hurt all those hours waiting for him, the least he could've done was text me saying something.

"It's fine." My voice cracked, the verge of tears. The whole time I thought he was purposely avoiding me. Maybe I should give him some space. "Well, goodnight, Conor. Goodnight, Billy.'' And just like that, I left. I didn't want anyone to see me cry. I don't even know why I was crying, I was being over dramatic. He can't spend 24/7 with you.

I know.

Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while. There was drama what else can I say? But everything should be good now, and thanks for reading!