Yes or No?

chapter 9

I scramble out of the class room and into the hallway. I look around to see if Nathan is waiting for me. When I don't see him I head down to my locker and put my books away. Still no sign of Nathan, maybe hes waiting for me in the cafeteria? I think. On my way to the lunch room I bump into Lizzy.

" Hey, Jane" she says

" Hey!" I say still looking around for Nathan.

" what you looking for?" she asks.

" OH, I'm suppose to have lunch with Nathan but I cant find him." i say.

" oh, he's a no show huh>"

"what?" I ask confused

"A no show, you know a Guy that plans something and then just ditches or chickens out."

I look at Lizzy in disbelieve. Nathan isn't like that.

" Nathan's not like that." I asure Lizzy.

" okay whatever you say, just don't believe everything a guy says okay. he just seems a little suspicious to invite you and then just not show up okay." She says.

" alright, can I eat lunch with you then?" I ask

" Sure."

We head into the cafeteria and get our food. We sit at a table that includes Maria and Lilly. We all eat and share small conversations. I frantically keep looking around to see if Nathan is anywhere. But he's just gone. I feel a small hurt in my heart but I'm sure there's  a reason for his absence.

Lunch is over and I head over to my locker for literature and social studies books. I get the books and a note falls out onto the floor. I bend down and pick it up. It reads,

Hey Jane,

I am so sorry i wasn't there for lunch I  had something at home pop up and I had to leave. I promise i'll make it up too you. I know you're probably mad at me for being a jerk but do you forgive me?

Yes or No? text me your answer.

P.S.  I'm always thinking about you.

Love, Nathan

I fold the paper and tuck it in my jean pocket. He's so sweet its only the fourth day we've know eachother and the second day we've been going out and he says hes always thinking about me. of course I forgive him. During P.E. I talk to Lizzy and show her the note.

" So, whats your answer?" She asks

" well, yes. hes really sweet."

" Really Jane? its obvious he's hiding something. I mean went home because something 'POPED' up. that's so suspicious. And you barely Know him and hes acting like you guys have been going out for like three months, saying hes "Always" thinking about you. Come on Jane think about it, He's hiding something." she says

" well yeah its a little suspicious but still I really like him."

" It doesn't matter. Just do me a favor and ask some questions, meet his family, know his past and make sure your not making a mistake. As your best friend I don't want to see you get hurt okay?"

" Fine, but I think your just jealous you don't have a boyfriend."

" Your my Best Friend, I'm not jealous."

" I thought best friends were suppose to be happy for each other?" I say and then walk away, leaving her standing there, before she can say anything else.

I feel frustrated and confused on why she cant be happy for me.This is my first boyfriend and love. Shes had like three and I was happy for each one of hers. Why cant she do the same and smile?

I dont see anything wrong with Nathan. Yeah I dont know much but I will learn over time. I trust Nathan.

Schools over and I go home. I pick up my cell phone and text Nathan.

Yes. I forgive you but you have to do something.

What?

Take me some where so we can talk and hang out together, if your not busy.

Okay, I'll meet you at your house.

Alright see ya.

Bye

Nathan's here in less than 20 minuets and I grab my jaket and bag and yell to my Dad what im doing. I hop into Nathan's handa sivic and we start to drive.

" So where do you want to go?" Nathan asks.

" um how about the meadow by the park."

"okay."

We arive there shortly and we walk into the meadow with our hands intwined.

" Look Jane, Im sorry I was such a jerk inviting you to lunch and just leaving you."

" It's okay I ate with Lizzy."

" But still I didnt even let you know i was going."

" It's okay.what did you need to leave for anyways?"

"Oh, uh,it's just my mom, she's ill and my step Dad doesnt do anything to help, so thats were I come in."

"oh, I'm so sorry."

"its okay."

We stop and sit down in the meadows flowers. still holding hands I ask another question,

"So, do you have any brothers or sisters?"

" Well I have an older brother thats grown up, I barely see him anymore."

"oh"

" what about you?"

" No I'm an only child."

" you know I've meet your dad but not your Mom."

" yeah its because she died. Nine months ago."

" Im really sorry, but what happend"

" Well my mom was going out for a jog like she always does and I told her, Be safe and she left. After three hours she wasnt back and it had been a real long time sience she left so I was worried and then the phone rang." Now i started to have tears in my eyes, " It was the peolice and they said My mother was hit by a drunk driver and that her injeries were fatal. I droped the phone then and ran to dad. She died on the way to the hospital." Now I was crying I havent told anyone the whole story noy even Lizzy. Nathan was the first to know.

Nathan brought his hand up and brushed away the tears. 

" I'm really sorry Jane." He says before bringing me in for a hug. We sit there for a while just grabbing each other for support. I dont want to braek away so I don't. But what braks us apart is what Nathan wispers,

" Jane, I havent exactly been telling you the truth."

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