Stand by Me

Five

Jay's POV

The stage is empty by the time I make it. Had I just conjured everything or did it actually happen? But why wasn't anyone there?

This is impossible. It's not even a minute and I already miss the voice. It's been a very long time since I've heard such a beautiful voice.

The singer might be taking a break. Of course! She'll be back. No one just sings one song and elopes. They're paid for that kind of stuff.

So, I just walk back and join my family. Except,my little brother isn't here. He went to his friend's place . Said that he had to finish some important homework.

"So, how's the new coach , Jay?", my elder brother, Tyler asks me.

" Mr.Harvey's okay. Well he's nothing compared to Mr. Osborn. But, he's got his own techniques. "

" What happened to Mr.Osborn? ", it is my Mom's voice this time .

" Didn't you hear? He's moving back to his hometown. Poor guy misses his old family and pals. He's gettin old anyway.", I give out a giggle.

"Oh, I see."

All through the conversation, the only thing ringing inside my head was that enchanting melody. That is one hell of a mysterious girl. I try distracting myself. I never reacted like this before if anybody else sang a song. This restaurant is a place which I often visit. But not once had I heard that voice.

Oh, mystery girl! What are you doing to me?

No. Stop.

This is not who I am. Since when did I become such a pansy? Stop thinking about it Jay. You have so much more to think about than a frigging song. Who gives a shit about such kind of stuff anyway ? You are so much more stronger than this. You have a whole basketball team that's counting on you and here you are thinking about some lame song. Move on.

I am getting off track. I immediately begin to think about tomorrow's positions for the game. The Lions never lost. We had to win the game tomorrow and we will.

Vanessa's POV

We made it to home as soon as we could. The O'Connells , our neighbors are standing outside. They're a newly wed couple. The girl's name is Sarah. Her expression looks like she's really worried. She glances at us and begins walking towards us as Mom and I literally run towards the house.

" Mrs. Clark. We think that Jake is inside.", she says sadly.

OH MY GOD !!!! JAKE!!!!!

NO NO NO NO NO NO.

I didn't care about any fire and immediately budged into the house through the window as the door was locked and no one opened it.

If anything happens to Jake....

No, God . Please no....

There is no one in the living room. The fire alarm was on. I couldn't sense any smoke around me.

"JAKE?!", I holler.

"JAKE???? Where are you?", I am yelling at the top of my voice.

I search the kitchen, guest room, run upstairs and even check all the bedrooms. Oh no. There is no sign of any fire nor Jake. I turn the alarm off and run outside when I realize that there is still one place I hadn't checked. The basement. I make it to the basement and guess who I caught there, crying?

Jake.

" Jake, what do you think you're doing? Are you okay?", my voice is harsh and demanding. He just starts sobbing even more. I sit down next to him.

"Look at me, champ. And tell me what exactly happened.", I put a protective and caring arm around him as he coils up against me, hugging me.

He huffed and finally met my eyes. He was too shocked to say anything .

"It was an accident. I hate that Peter. He's the one who did this", he sobs again, "I didn't even invite him. He just came here with all of his friends. They took all my candy bars and even poured water on my books. Before leaving he turned the fire alarm on. I didn't know what to do, Nessie. I thought there was a boogie man coming to attack me when I heard that noise. So I ran and hid in here.", and now he burst into tears, crying all over my lap. A basement is the last place I'd go to. I mean, talk about guts.

" Oh, Jakey, don't you worry , bud. There's no one in here. I'm home now. Stop crying, champ. It's okay.", I hug him, more tightly into my arms.

I feel so bad for him. He was so excited this morning and those dammed kids had to spoil it for him. Oh how I wish I could turn back time and undo it all. I can't see him like this.

"Vanessa, are you here? What's going on?", Mom spots us.

"Moooommmyy..." , Jake runs into her arms and hugs her tight. She hugs him back. She is so relieved to see him.

"Jake, what on earth happened? Explain yourse-"

"Mom",I cut her off in the middle and mouth the words 'Not Now', shaking my head. She give me a curious look and just nods away as a reply and takes him back to his room.

"We're so sorry, Sarah. It was a false alarm. Jake accidentally switched it on and didn't know how how to turn it back off. Thank you so much for calling though", I lie to her as I don't want to involve anyone else in this.

" Oh , thank God! Shawn and I were so scared. The door wouldn't even open. Is Jake alright?"

" Yes, by heaven's grace, he is. We are really thankful to you.", I smile.

" Hey, it's okay. No biggie. Thank goodness, everything's just fine. Woah, do you play?", she asks eyeing Dex.

" Umm...Yeah kinda", I shove my hands into my pockets.

" That's great. I'd love to hear you out sometime. By the way, gotta run. Shawn and I need to be somewhere. See ya!"

" Oh, sure. See you. Thanks once again. Bye", we wave at each other as we acknowledge each other dismissal.

I go back in and close the door shut. Mom is still consoling Jake. Whoever did this to him, will not get away with it! I don't care if they're little kids.

No one has the right to hurt my lil' boy!

I walk up to Jake and sit beside him, half hugging him. Mom goes to fetch some water. She is really freaked out. I look at him until he meets my eyes.

"Who did this to you, Jake? I want his name.", I wore a serious expression. He huffs.

"Peter Rollins."

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