*joey's p.o.v*
All night I couldn't stop thinking about what Daniel did. It blew my mind. Why would someone with his social status interact with someone like me? Maybe it was a dare, but if it were a dare why did it seem so genuine. This still doesn't change things.
My mom was out on a date so I had to babysit Jett. Turning on a kids show, I let him watch it was I did homework. As I was working my stomach growled, but I ignored it. I felt a tug at my sleeve. Looking down I saw Jett.
"What do you need bud?" I asked. Setting my pencil down, I got up and crouched to his level. "Is the show boring?" he shook his head.
"I'm hungry." he said. Giving him a thumbs up, I picked him up. Wow, I thought, soon he'll be to big to pick up. In the kitchen I set him on the counter. When I opened the cupboard I only saw a single serve mac'n'cheese. My stomach growled again.
Ignoring my stomach I took the mac'n'cheese out and started to prepare it. Happily, Jett at on the counter swinging his legs. While the mac'n'cheese cooked I stood between Jett's legs, playing a hand game with him.
The time went off and I took it out. Straining the water out, I put in some butter and milk then the cheese mix. Putting a spoon in it I handed it to Jett. He spooned it in to his mouth, licking some cheese off his lips.
Leaning against the counter, I watched Jett eat. It was so cute. When he was done I put the spoon in the sink and the container in the trash. Turning to him I grabbed a cloth and wiped his face. Giggling Jett pushed my hand. "It tickles." he giggled. Soon after he yawned loudly.
"Let's get you to bed." I said. Picking Jett up I brought him to his bed, setting him down. Grabbing the covers I pulled them up. "Good night." I said, turning to leave.
"Stay with me." Jett said. Stopping in my place, I turned around. Going over to his bed, I crawled in to bed with him. He snuggled in close to me, clutching a stuffed toy. Reaching over him I turned the lamp off, the nightlight glowing dimly.
Soon I heard even breaths. I was going to get up and work on homework but I was so tired. Going limp, I put an arm around Jett. Closing my eyes I let sleep consume me.
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A loud noise woke me. Cracking an eye open I saw my mom taking a picture. I groaned, covering my eyes. "Joey, wake up." she said. "You have school." Sighing, I climbed out of bed, avoiding Jett. Looking in my mirror, I ran my fingers through my hair. Today was Friday so I decided to put no effort in my look. For my hair, I put a beanie on.
Taking a Fall Out Boy jacket out of my closet, I quickly put it on. Downstairs I smelled eggs. In the kitchen my mom was cooking. Did she get groceries? I thought to myself. Looking in the cabinet and our refrigerator, I saw it was stocked with food.
"Here, eat." she said, handing me a plate of scrambled eggs. I happily ate it, enjoying the fluffiness of them. No one makes better scrambled eggs than my mom. "Do you need a ride?" she asked. Thinking for a second, I nodded.
Setting my plate in the sink I slipped on my vans and went to gather my stuff. I found my backpack on the couch with all my stuff in it. My mom must have packed it. Throwing it over my shoulder, I went to the front door.
Just as we were about to leave I remembered something. "Jett." I said. "We can't forget Jett." Quickly my mom ran and got him. In the car she set sleepy Jett in his car seat and I took the passenger seat. Getting in the drivers seat, my mom started her car.
We don't have the best car. It's at least ten years old and it has rust and a noisy motor. But I don't mind. As long as it can get me places I'm okay with it. The drive to school isn't long but today it seemed long.
Pulling up to the sidewalk, my mom parked. "Bye mom." I said. Grabbing my backpack I slid out of the car. Waving, my mom drove away. I walked along the side walk, trailing my hand on the fence. In the distance David stood with some friends.
David looked at me and his eyes widened. "You look like death." he said.
"It's Friday and its my 'I don't give a fuck' day." I said with no emotion.
Holding up his hands, David said, "Fair enough." Walking away I headed to my locker.
*daniel's p.o.v*
As I was leaning against the lockers with my "friends" I saw Joey. Instead of his normal, dark attire he was in pajamas. One of the guys said something and everyone laughed, except me. I didn't even hear it.
Someone tapped my shoulder. "What are you looking at?" One of them asked. I can't remember his name.
"Oh, nothing. I just spaced out." I said. Thankfully the bell rang and I could go to class.
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Towards the end of the day I was staring at the hallway day dreaming. It was quiet reading time but I couldn't concentrate. Sounds of pages turning filled my ears. Looking down I turned the page, scanning over the page.
Looking up I saw Joey walk past the classroom quickly. He looked worried, and weirdly that bothered me. I don't know why it would, we're not even friends. My eyes followed him until he was out of view. Someone next to me was tapping their pencil on their desk.
"Please stop." I said to the boy. He gave me a smirk and kept on making the noise. "Please. Stop." I repeated with clenched teeth. Again, he kept on doing it. Finally, at my wits end, I stood up. "Stop. Right. Now." I said lowly.
I reached over and snapped his pencil in two. "Daniel!" the teacher said. "That is unacceptable behavior. Go to the detention room. Now." Storming out of class I slammed the door. Detention. Again. I thought.
As I walked past the bathroom I heard crying. Curious, I went in. Inside I saw Joey curled up in a corner crying. Part of me wanted to comfort him, the other part wanted me to make fun of him. Torn, I just stared.
Finally I agreed with myself that I would comfort him. I slid down the wall next to him. "What's wrong?" I asked. He looked at me with puffy red eyes. Before he could speak he broke down in to tears. Gently I put my arm around him. While he cried he put his head on my shoulder.
This felt so wrong but so right.
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hey guys. sorry about the long wait. I'm finally on summer break so I can hopefully update more.I'm so sorry about the wait.
~Rose♥
