My Crazy Star (Completed)

Chapter 23: One After Another

Chapter 23: One After Another

  Few days have gone by and tonight we're going to celebrate Christmas Eve. During the past few days, I'd been looking for my dress for the ball. Jacob, now my boyfriend, —saying that he's my boyfriend is always making my heart leap all the time —helped me pick my dress. We went from stalls to stalls and each time I was looking at him while he looks at the dresses. He even reprimanded me for not concentrating but it's alright. He wasn't wearing the wig anymore, just the hat and I'm ok with it. He almost got identified by a die-heart fan of his, which is just a six-year old girl. The wind caused his hat to fall so when he reached for it, the girl squealed out loud and told her parents that she saw Jacob Hunter. We just both hope they wouldn't believe that kid. Anyway, Jacob found the perfect dress for me and I decided to wear it tonight. It was a strapless printed cocktail dress and I've decided to add the perfect scarf for it in case I get cold.  

  Today, I volunteered to go grocery shopping. Since the snow almost covered the street, I've decided to take a five minute walk to a bus stop. Smoke came out of my breath as I pant and pant after I jog to the bus stop. Waiting for about ten minutes, it finally arrived with a few people on already. I took a seat near the window and took out my earphones as I listened to my playlist. The bus took another stop to pick up some passengers. A hand plug out one of my earphones. As I look up, I saw Liam!  

  "Hey! What coincidence meeting you here! You take a bike right?" Liam greeted me as he took a seat beside me. Too late to stop him.  

  "Hi Liam, yes I usually ride my bike but the road's covered with snow so I couldn't," I shove my earphones inside my satchel bag. "So uh, where you headin?" 

  "At first, I was going to an arcade," he scratched his bangs since half his head was covered with a gray knitted hat. "But, I change my mind, you?" 

  "Oh, here it is! I guess I'll get going!" I told him because the supermarket is here. I got off the bus and went inside the supermarket as a hand grabbed my hood that caused me to twist around.  

"Let's go together," he flashed his easy smile. I hesitated. The last thing I want is not to let anyone assuming us as a couple. He added, "As friends?" 

  Since he already came down from the bus, I guess I'm left with no choice but to nod. He pushed the cart while I look for the things I need. He stayed silent for a moment then I hear him hum a song I've never heard of but it was cute. I was down to the last thing I need. Milk. We went to the appropriate section for that and I got it. "Finish!" I drew a line through "milk" in my list. I've realized that Liam was awfully quiet the whole time. After paying for the things I bought, Liam offered me a hand to carry some of them.  

  He suddenly asked me if I want to have my lunch with him on a restaurant. His treat. This whole trip was because I wanna cook for Jacob but I also couldn't refuse him. I've decided to call Jacob and tell him this. I excused myself from Liam and I went to a far away corner so he couldn't hear me. One ring. Two rings. He picked up, "Hello? Sam, are you on the way home now?"

  "About that, Weirdo Boy wants me to have lunch with him," I said. "Will I go? Or I'll tell him I have some other things to do? It's fine if—"

  "It's fine," he said flatly. I think he sounds...cold. "Go have lunch with him. There's still some instant  noodles left in the cupboard. It's fine, Sam. Don't think too much about it, it's just a friendly thing, you know."

  He's saying it's fine but he sounds hurt. I don't know what to do, "Jacob, I'm coming ho—"

  "No, go," he interrupted me. "Sam, I don't want to make your life to be in a mess because of me. Just have fun, I'll be alright. I promise." He laughed on the other line. I'm still in a difficult situation if he puts like that. "Did you hear me Little Miss Stupid? I said go!" he hung up. I guess that's a definite yes. I walk back to Liam and joined him for lunch. 

The place was in a cafe. They served french toast and other stuffs like that. He ordered for me and in a moment, our order arrived. Cinnamon rolls and hot cocoa for each. While I was eating, I kept on imagining Liam's head with Jacob's head. I wish he's with me right now. Suddenly Liam spoke up that made me bite my tongue. "Sam, about the ball tonight, will you be my partner?" His eyes were hopeful. 

  "Give me any number," I changed the subject. 

  "10, why? What's wrong?" he asked me in a confused expression. 

  "I accidentally bit my tongue, wait, let me count," I stopped him and then I counted. 10 stops with the letter J. Is Jacob thinking of me? A smile escaped from my lips. "It's said if you accidentally bite any inner part of your mouth, someone is probably thinking of you. Anyway, about your question, sure I'll go as long as we go together as JUST FRIENDS." I emphasized the "just friends" part so he wouldn't misunderstand. 

  He scratched his chin as if considering my conditions then he gave me a smile and nodded to my conditions. "Thanks Sam! I can't wait. I'm so happy because I'm with yo—" I eyed him. "I mean because I'm going with my friend." He grinned and I put my thumbs up at him.

  It's already three in the afternoon when I arrived at my house. We had to wait for the bus for a long time. It's a good thing Liam let me listen to his playlist so I won't get bored. I was already bored with my own playlist. "Jacob! I'm home!" I shouted as I open my door with heavy plastic bags on both of my hands. No one answered. I placed the heavy bags on the counter and suddenly found a note. It's from Jacob. 

  I had to run some few errands. I'm not mad, if you're thinking that way. Just bring your phone. 

-Jacob (P.S. bring flats also so your feet won't get hurt after dancing :D oh and I ♥ U! )

  Where did he go? I shoved the note inside my pocket and went upstairs to get ready and just left the things I bought on the counter. As I was in my room, I put on my strapless printed cocktail and my three-inch heels. I faced my full body length mirror and put my hand on my chin and nodded. This dress is rocks. I've decided to curl my long chestnut colored hair. Success. Katie messaged me that she's gonna arrive five minutes from now with a limo along with the others. I panicked so I didn't put on any make-up, just lip gloss and I'm ready with my scarf and my purse with my cell inside. 

  Honking of horn was heard outside my house and I knew it was Katie and the rest. I turned off every lights in my house as I get out. A cold wind kissed my bare parts so I ran as fast as I can—although the heels kill me—to the limo and closed the door. Crossing my fingers, I hope Jacob is here with me and I hope I didn't forget something.