Mine

7 - Party Time

"Emmy" A moose began to chant my name. What? A moose. Oh, like that squirrel. Was Mum trying to wake me up again? I had a sharp sting in my heart and a horrible ache in my head. Ugh! I am so angry with Jake and I'm such an idiot for trusting him in the first place! My eyes squinted open and I found myself in the school medical room. I was right, my Mum was perched on the end of the long, pale bed whilst Jake sat on a chair with his hands in his hair. He looked pretty rough.

"Hey Mum, what happened?" I asked quitely. Mum looked at me, glad I was OK and petted my hair.

"Max caught you when you feinted and brought you here, the school contacted me" Mum explained.

"Where's Max now?" I quizzed. I wanted to thank him for looking after me.

"He's in class, if you want I can take you home or would you prefur staying?" She asked calmly.

"I'll stay" I nodded and she kissed my forehead before exiting the room.

I watched as Jake sat, really stressed. I watched curiously. He was doing it again, like he was caught up in conversation. In his mind. I know, I'm weird. Jake finished whatever he was doing and looked over at me.

"Em, I'm really sorry, urgh! If only my life was normal then we could actually be friends!" Jake shouted to himself.

"It's OK, I can't force you to be my friend" I smiled comfortingly. His face looked puzzled. I hated to say it. I really did want to be his friend. I wanted to know these secrets he's hiding from me.

"No, Em, it's not OK. I love. I love. I-I. I love you. I need you. I want you." he sighed in defeat. He loved me. Warmth filled my heart. Shock was pure in my face. What? I practically melted. Jake Knight, most popular guy, just said he freaking loves me. Was he joking with me or something? What's his game? I couldn't help but smile like a douche, he needs me and wants me. He's the badboy player though! He's never kissed any girls from our school or really acknowledged them. The most he's done is flirt.

"Then why can't we be together?" I asked shaking. Why did I say that!? What's wrong with me! Ah! Why can't I travel back in time and 'unsay' that!?

"I'm with Brittany" he admitted "I had to go out with her again. Trust me, I don't love her but my life is full of secrets and complications you shouldn't have to get mixed in with. It would threaten your life, Em". My heart sunk down again. Of course. He can tell Brittany his secret but not the one he just told he loved.

"Oh" I mumbled quietly. He scratched the back of his head then made his way over to me. He sat down and laid beside me. I felt like poo. Humph. Jake lent on his side so that he was facing me but I just stared right through him. Why couldn't he tell me his secrets? It's not fair.

"I really do love you" Jake whispered. Yeah and I care anymore.

"Prove it" I challenged. He shuffled closer and put a hand on my cheek. I wrapped a hand in his hair and he leaned closer. I could feel his cool breath and hear the sound of his beating heart, hammering away like mine. His lips almost touched mine just as someone barged into the room. I'm sure if he was an animal I stunk of fear right now. To say I was terrified was an understatement. Me and my big mouth.

I rolled off the bed in surprise and Jake scowled at our guest, Max. What just happened?! Was Jake going to kiss me? Nope, he wouldn't. He's NEVER kissed anyone before, just messed with them.

"Emmy, what are you doing with him!?" Max bellowed.

"Nothing. Oh and thanks for earlier, you know, for catching me and stuff" I grinned like nothing happened. Nervously I swayed side to side.

Max shook his head in disbelief and picked me up. I squealed as he carried away from Jake. I want Jake back! We marched down the corridor and out the school entrance. Come on Max! I could've snuck the first kiss with Jake Knight!