The next Monday I showed up at school, hoping to see Jack.
I wasn't sure what they did with him. They said him and his sister were taken to child services but that was all I knew.
My fear was that they were gonna send them to live with their dad in New Mexico and I would never get to see him again.
I was honestly terrified that I would never get to see or hear from him again.
I showed up to school a little late so I went straight to class, not even getting to meet up with Jonah or Daniel.
I could hardly focus on my schoolwork, my mind just kept going to Jack.
It was finally lunch time so I slowly made it to mine and the boys usual meet up stop.
As I approached them I noticed a 5th boy. One with curly hair and a black cast on his left arm. It was my Jack.
"Jackie!" I squealed, gathering the attention of students scattered around the area.
He turned to find who had called him and smiled as he saw me running towards him.
I practically jumped in his arms, squeezing him tight, not wanting to let go.
"I thought you weren't gonna come back." I whispered into his shoulder, close to tears.
"Why wouldn't I come back?" He asked, pulling away from the hug.
"I figured you'd be going to live with your dad." I shrugged.
"About that.." he looked down at his feet awkwardly.
"You're going to live with your dad, aren't you?" I gulped, a lump growing in my throat as I tried not to cry.
"He's my closest relative. They've got me and my sister in a foster home to let us finish the couple months left of school, and then they're sending us to our dads."
"But what about all of our plans? How am I supposed to live without you?" I asked, tears slowly falling down my cheeks.
"I'm sorry Skylar. My moms locked up for 4 years, I have no home here."
"You can stay with me." I suggested.
"Not until I'm 18, my dad is my closest relative, I don't have a choice. I'm really sorry Skylar, I never intended for it to be like this." He put his arms out and we both went in for a hug.
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The school day was finally over and I couldn't wait to get home. I was tired and worn out and not to mention, I wasn't in the best state after everything that happened with Jack.
"Skylar! Wait up!" I heard Jonah call behind me as I walked to my car in the parking lot.
I stopped and turned around, searching for him in the crowd of students.
"Hey what's up?" I asked as he finally reached me.
"I uh..well I was uh..." he nervously scratched the back of his neck, looking down.
"You don't have to be nervous around me Jonah, just say it." I chuckled.
"O-ok. Would you like to come see a movie with me tonight?" He asked, putting his hand to his side and making eye contact.
"Like, a date?" I asked, tilting my head to the side.
"Yeah, yeah I guess so." He chuckled, beginning to look nervous again.
"I'd love to." I smiled softly.
"Awesome! I'll pick you up at 6:30?" He asked, looking more relaxed.
