Broken Locks

Almost Kiss Part 2

Told you I'd be back!! You thought you had finally gotten rid of me huh? Lol! Ready for the next part? Well then, here we go!

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He gave me a timeline on how long I have to get ready. Ridiculous! So me being me I took my time. I, of course, put on the dark clothing he pulled out for me and pinned back my hair, but I didn't try to do it in five minutes either. 

I lift my chin and muster up the most nonchalant face I can manage before opening my bedroom door. Jack is standing right outside, his face betraying how he is feeling, pissed. I succeeded! I had to refrain myself from cheering about my victory.

"I'm done." I smile sweetly. 

"That shouldn't have taken more than the five minutes I had given you." He pauses, not a good sign if I've learned anything from last night. He's either found something against me or something to push my buttons. As a smug look starts creeping up onto his face I tense my body, waiting for his blow. "I guess that means you're already packed and ready to go."

"What? My bags packed and ready to g-" I stop, my confusion now turning to anger. "I thought I had made it clear, I'm staying here!"

"Nope, you agreed to move into my place if you got to have sleep remember?" 

"I lied, obviously, you had to have known that I was gonna argue it in the morning." I state, in one of those obviously-are-you-dumb voices. My arms folded across my chest now, in full defensive mode, ready to argue.

Jack shakes his head. "I knew you would, but, I'm the leader of the group, and second in command to Tyler, making me your 'boss' just as much as him. So you pretty much have to do what I say."

I laugh. "You have no authority or power. Nice try!" I wave my hand dismissively. "That was proved yesterday when you were 'nice to me'. Could have fooled me, but of course, it was all an order from Tyler. I wonder how he would feel if I called and informed him that, well, you aren't being so nice?"

"On what grounds and what proof do you have for Tyler to believe you?" he states.

I stop, thinking about it. He was right, I had no real proof that he was disobeying Tyler. I glare at him.

"Thought so. Pack your bags. Or do I have to do it for you? We have stuff to do, so hurry."

I just stand there, still wanting to spite him.

"Do I have to remind you that moving into my place had more pro's and less con's than me staying with you?"

"Lemme see if I can remember. Con's: My dad is sure to notice you here. We don't have what we need here for your schemes. And.... I'm not close to the school. Pro's: there was nothing that you would agree to."

He continues with the pro's and con's of his place. "Con's: Your dad will still notice something is off. Pro's: We have everything there. It's closer to the school and the rendezvous point if we ever need to meet up. The boys would be close by if we needed them. We can keep a closer eye on our surroundings and our target. And I cook."   

When we argued the choices last night, I agreed to let him keep the last pro mentioned there, cause, after all, I can't cook.

"Fine, so there are obvious reasons why your place is better, but why in the world would I wanna live with a guy who can't even be nice to me of his own free will?!" I snap. "Instead, Tyler had to tell you, no, order you! To be nice to me!"

"We don't have time for this! You have no other choice, get packed. Now."

I stand my ground. "You can't make me. Everything I need, my tech, it's all here, and I'm not leaving it."

In a flash, fueled by anger he had me pinned to the wall. "I said. Now. Or you will regret it later."

I struggle, he's too close to me, and my dream comes back to the front of my mind. I stop struggling as much and grit my teeth, my eyes daring him. "I doubt it."

"Remember that I warned you, don't get all upset when you realize that I was right. I've got plenty of ways to make you regret it." He steps away from me and lets me go before turning around. He turns back to me. "Pack. One hour." With that, he leaves.

I catch my breath, standing there in shock trying to shake off the memory of the dream, and the memory of him pinning me against the wall just now.

"Jiminy cricket.." I mumble before reluctantly packing. 

Forty or so minutes later my bags are all packed with clothes that I know Jack wouldn't approve of and I take what I didn't yet know would be the last look of my room and my tech.

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UPDATED! YES! So yeah, I may combine the two chapters together, after all, make it one whole thing, but for now, it will be here. Happy new year you guys!! 2017 already?! Yikes! Let's hope this year is better than the last!

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