Chapter 18

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MARKS POV

"So what are we doing? I've been here for five minutes and I'm fucking bored," says Gerard.

"I was thinking about programming a heap of shit for a paired assignment," I say.

"A fucking homework party?! Dude, which would be great and all, if I was a nerd and had my homework with me!" He sighs. "I've got an idea, how about we play a few games, huh? Think of it as a way for Jack to get to know us better."

"Yeah, sure, ok. But that can get dangerous with you." I say warily.

"True. But I promise not to go over the line." He swears.

I turn to look at Jack. He's just standing there with his hands in his pockets. If he agrees then at least I might be able to get some answers that I'm looking for.

"What do you think Jack? You interested?" I ask

He takes a moment to respond, considering his options.

"Yeah, I guess it could be kinda fun. As long as you don't push any boundaries." He replies.

"Great, we can sit in the lounge room. But first does anyone want a drink?" I ask.

I open the fridge and show them the array of soft drink beverages. Everyone except for Patrick- who picks up a Sprite- grabs a coke. We head into the lounge room and I turn the TV onto low volume. I take a seat in one of the leather recliners and get comfy.

This could get bumpy.


JACKS POV

"A fucking homework party?! Dude, which would be great and all, if I was a nerd and had my homework with me!" He sighs. "I've got an idea, how about we play a few games, huh? Think of it as a way for Jack to get to know us better."

"Yeah, sure, ok. But that can get dangerous with you." Mark agrees warily.

"True. But I promise not to go over the line." Promises Gerard

I see Mark look at me, then I see a smile tug at the corner of his lips, almost a smirk.

"What do you think Jack? You interested?" he asks.

I contemplate for a minute. If I say yes, they could asks me things that I really don't want to talk about; on the other hand, if I say no they'll think I'm a chicken and am scared to play with them.

"Yeah, I guess it could be kinda fun. As long as you don't push any boundaries." I agree.  

We grab drinks and head into Marks lounge room and I take a seat on a black and hot pink beanbag which Mark claims to be his Mums. But out the corner of my eye, I see a tag with Markimoo written on it and smile. I look up and wait for the others to settle down.

May the odds ever be in my favour.

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