Twister: Calm Before The Storm

The Party Has Just Begun

    Jona's POV:

   I walked farther down the road, hands in my pocket. I looked up, and saw towering Thunderheads in the distance, lightning flashing all around me. The thunder rolled through the Oklahoma skies. It made me wonder, things I couldn't even explain.

    I thought about what Bill asked me yesterday, and I was starting to think that it was true, especially after seeing Jo at the party. What if I did like Jo more then just a friend? What problems would that cause if I did like her?

   I mean, Beltzer and Haynes are dating, they are part of our gang, yet there is no problems about them being together. But what if Bill had feelings for Jo too, and liked her more then a friend?

    That would be an issue. I mean, I do think Jo is beautiful, and I do know that I like her as a friend, but if it is true, and I do like her more then a friend, I need to know what I'm going to do. I walked towards a small pond, and I started to throw stones into the pond, seeing my own reflection in the pond.

    I sat down. The storm was coming closer, and soon I would need to head back. While I was sitting, I couldn't take my mind off of her. I smiled to myself, then I stopped, and my eyes grew wide.

     It was true! Bill was right! Maybe I was a little jealous of him hanging out with her a lot, because I liked her more then a friend! My jealously wasn't bad enough to ruin all of our friendships, as I was quiet about it. I do have feelings for Jo, I'm just wondering if she feel's the same. I really should make my move... But how? I might give it a little while to tell her, I mean, I've only known her for about 2 days.

     I got up, and started to head back towards Dusty's house, where my brother, Jessie, let me back inside the house. ''Sounds like you had a fun walk.'' He told me, Sarcastically. I answered him, Annoyed with how he always uses sarcasm with me.''Really, Jessie? You just had to be sarcastic...'' I rolled my eyes at him.

     Brothers... I thought. ''Ah come on, Bro... You really need to learn how take sarcasm.'' He told me. The pizza arrived, and I sat down next to Sanders. We could hear the raging storm approach in the distance. It was just a small thunderstorm. ''Oh yeah, Dudes, I forgot to tell you guys that some of you guys might have to share a room or sleep on the couch.'' Dusty told us.

    ''Sounds fine by me.'' I told him. Dusty walked over to the CD player, and he turned on the music. Music started to blast out of the speakers, and I heard him tell everyone, ''Alright, Time to take this party to the next level, Haha!''

    I thought to myself, and I looked at Jo in the distance. This was my chance! ''Come on Jonas.'' I told myself. ''Make your move.'' I started to walk over to her, seeing colorful lights flash around me, due to the disco ball that was attached to the ceiling. I took a deep breath and I gulped. My heart raced out of my chest.

     ''Uh... Hey Jo. I was wondering if you would like to have this dance?'' I asked her shyly, reaching my hand out to her. Before she responded, I heard and saw Bill. ''Hey Jo, Can I have this dance?'' Jo nodded, and she took his hand. She turned to me.

      ''Aw, Sorry Jonas. I'd love to, but Bill asked me to dance with him. Maybe after?'' I nodded her an ok, and then Bill told me, ''Sorry Jonas. I hope you don't mind if I steal her from you for a second.'' I nodded at him and told him, ''No, It's completely alright. I don't mind at all.'' I lied to Bill. I did mind, and it did bother me... I was just about to have a dance with Jo, but I was too late... I sat down and grabbed a beer. Maybe a drink would calm me down.

      ''Dammit!'' I said to myself quietly. ''I was too fucking late!'' I watched everyone else dance in the distance, I felt left out... If only Bill hadn't came in and ruined everything, I could of been there in his place instead of him, dancing with Jo. I watched Jo dance with Bill, Damn was she an awesome dancer! I was mesmerized by her moves. Jo and Bill continued to dance for awhile, but Unfortunately, I never did get to dance with Jo.

    I drank quite a few beers, and I decided that it was time for me to quit for the night. Rabbit Approached me. ''Hey Jonas. How come you weren't on the dance floor? It was so fun!'' He told me. I sighed, telling him. ''Hey. I'm sorry, I just didn't feel in the mood to dance.'' Rabbit started to head back to the dance floor.

    ''Alright. But you're missing out.'' He told me. Everyone else continued to dance for a little while longer, and I was getting kinda sleepy. To be honest, I think that everyone was starting to get a little drunk, thanks to Dusty.

    I looked on my watch. It was 12:00 AM. I walked towards Jo, I was going to ask her if she would share the last room that was left, otherwise I'd sleep on the couch. I needed to try and make my move again.

    But before I could say anything, there was Bill again. I heard what he asked her, ''Hey Jo. I was wondering if you wanted to share the last available room that is left with me?'' Damn It Bill! I thought to myself. That was just what I was going to ask her, but you beat me to it. Jo smiled at him, ''Sure! That would be perfect.'' I walked off, and I sat on the chair, next to my brother. ''Hey Bro!'' He greeted. ''Hey Jessie.'' I replied.

    ''Some party huh? It was so amazing! Best party that I ever had been too.'' Jessie exclaimed. I looked at my brother. ''Yeah.'' I sighed. ''Well, Night Brother. I'm heading to bed. '' He told me, yawning loudly. Soon, I was pretty much the only one up, Besides Rabbit and Dusty. They watched scary movies, and I joined them. We were watching Jurassic Park. I looked at my watch again, and now it read, 4:55 AM. I couldn't sleep at all that night. All of the sudden I heard the wind howl outside, Rain hit the window hard, and saw flashes of lightning... Oh no! Was there a stronger storm that was approaching?...