Summer Love

True Friends

       "Hey, are you finally up yet or do I have to slap you awake?" I heard Grace ask from the side of my bed. I ignore her and try to fall back asleep, then she literally slapped me. I instantly woke up. "What is your problem?" I asked aggravated at her. She stared at me with a raw look of anger and replied. "Awe shut up. I am still mad at you for sneaking out the house yesterday when you are in this conditions. So I don't want to hear your complaining. Anyway, you need to get up. It's like 1pm already and you have been asleep all day." "Fine, I am up. Just for the record, anyone would be complaining if they was woken up by a slap and that face of yours. Why do you always hit me anyway?" She rolled her eyes at me as she said, "I hit you because you deserve it idiot. Also, you shouldn't complain. I am the one taking care of you because you are not man enough to take care of yourself. I think you proved that fact yesterday when you made the dumb decision to go out in the wood with a broken rib. So just shut up and get downstairs so you can have lunch you big baby."
       After Grace made her point she walked out of my room with sas and didn't look back. I sighed. She really can be annoying, I thought to myself, but I can't blame her. I wasn't thinking and she was worried about me. So I guess I deserve this, except for the slap across the face. That seriously hurt. After Jake brought Monroe back we all rode home. Jake dropped us all off one by one starting with Monroe, then Jess, and me last.
I laid my head on Jess's lap until she went to the hotel. On my ride back home all I could think about was Jess and that kiss. Now where do we go from here? I mean how does she feel about me? Does she really like me or was it just in that moment? I don't even know right now. I know what I feel about her. I really like her. She is cool, sweet, beautiful, and have a great personality on top of being talented. Not only that, but I feel like she can see right through me.
I can't hide how I feel with her because it seems like she sees the truth. The only other person who can do that is Lisa, my best friend. However, this feels different and more intense with Jess. It is as if when she looks through me, our hearts beat as one and we understand each other like no other can. Before I jump too far into this, me and Jess needs to talk. I want to know how she feels about this and if we can make this relationship work. I don't want to talk about us over the phone, so I will have to meet up with her. However, with Grace playing bodyguard, I will never leave this house.
     So I will text Jess to come over to my house if she can. We need to talk. I begin to get out of bed. I still had my clothes on from yesterday. When I got home Grace yelled at me about being dumb. It was basically an overwhelming day and I didn't get a chance to change into my pajamas. I walk to my closet and pick out an outfit. I laid it out on my bed and went in the bathroom to take a shower. The water was steaming hot. It felt really relaxing as the warm water hits my body, especially my chest. The pain in my chest faded slightly like steam as the water hits it.
       I also place my face under the running water, which was soothing. After I was done with my shower, I dried off quickly with a towel, making sure to be gentle when I dry my chest off. I wrapped my towel around my waist, brushed my teeth, and blow dried my hair. Lastly, I walk out my room and get dressed before going downstairs. Walking downstairs was slightly painful for my chest. When I finally got to the kitchen, I saw Jake leaning on the kitchen counter. My mood quickly changed. I was aggravated that he was here.
       We are on speaking terms, but that doesn't change what he did. As soon as he saw me he stood up straight. From what I can tell he looked really nervous about something. I can tell because when he gets nervous, he keep his hands in his pockets. "Go ahead," I heard Grace say from the table across the kitchen. "Tell him what you told me." I didn't even notice her standing there until she said something. My mind was focus on why Jake was here. I inspect the kitchen and notice that Monroe, Stacy, and Lisa was all here too.
I have no idea what is going on, but it has something to do with Jake. I looked dead at him and asked, "What is it? What did you tell Grace?" His head fell down as if he didn't want to say anything and then he replied. "Listen man, you can be such a pain most of the time. It was annoying when you got all defensive with Grace because I was hitting on her." "Well she is my sister," I said firmly. He continued after my comment. "Yeah I know that, but still. You are my friend dude. Do you seriously think I would hurt your sister?" I retorted, "Do you seriously want me to answer that? I know how you treat girls. Once you get what you want you leave just like that."
       "But that isn't any of your business." "It is when it involves my younger sister," I said angrily. I don't know what he is trying to say, but so far he is aggravating me more than he should. He said, "Ok, I didn't come he to argue with you. I came here to apologize. Whether or not I am dating your sister, I still shouldn't have left you hanging out there with Ronni. That was wrong of me to do and I am sorry man. I wasn't acting like a friend and friends are suppose to have each other's back. I didn't have yours and now you have a broken rib because of it. So I apologize for that." I dropped my frustration towards him in a sigh. I am still a little upset, but he stood up today and took responsibility for what happened. I am grateful for that. "I am still upset," I said to him, "but I forgive you bro. I apologize too. My sister is her own person and I do have to trust her. So your relationship with her isn't none of my business. However, you have to understand that as long as she is my sister, I am always going to look after her and not going to let anyone hurt her."
       "Awe how sweet," Grace said sarcastically. "I didn't think you cared idiot." I turned my head to look at her. "Of course I care. If any guy hurts you I am stuck hearing about it for the rest of my life. Your boyfriend problem doesn't concern me. Plus, you still are a succubus. I can't have you making Jake's life mislabels." Grace face flashed with anger and she punched me in the arm. "Stop hitting me already," I complain. "Even when we are in the middle of an apology you two can't stop fighting," Jake said as he laughed lightly. I replied while smiling, "Blame her man. She started it."
     We was all in a calm atmosphere now. It wasn't so intense as it was earlier. Jake and I managed to work everything out. We both hugged it out for a bit and things went back to normal. I don't know if Grace will continue dating him. I hope not, but if they do, then I will try to stay out of it as long as Grace is ok. I still don't like the idea of my sister dating my friend, but I am going to have to trust Grace and let her make her own decision. Now that I have my friend back, I need to talk to Jess about some things involving us and where do we go from here.