Not Just a Crush (Jarry)

Chapter XIX: Not Just a Goodbye for Now

June 3rd, 2015

Dear Diary,

It has been a few days, and I still haven't decided whether I want to attend the summer program for the break. Today is the last day for me to accept it or else it will be raffled off again, and I feel so conflicted. All my friends have been nudging me to go, and they're definitely not wrong. Everyone has given good reasons, but I just have this little sadness lingering in me that's been holding me back.

I haven't told anyone this, but the reason why I haven't fully accepted is because I'm not ready to have a summer without them. I've been spending my previous summers since coming to Syco Academy with them, and without them, this summer is going to be different, and lonely. Especially a summer without Harry. We just started dating, and now we'll be separated for a few months. 

I feel stupid, but is it wrong to miss them? I feel like I can always achieve my dreams next year, and give the opportunity to someone who deserves it more than me. But what if I never receive this opportunity again?

Ugh, I will ponder about it throughout the day. I have to go now. I have to help Eleanor win back Louis, haha.

xjadex

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Jade's POV:

I'm at the park hanging out with our huge friend group one last time before the break starts, along with Eleanor, who I invited. 

The sun was shining brightly, casting a warm glow over the park where we had gathered. Laughter filled the air as we sat on a blanket, enjoying a leisurely afternoon picnic. It was the perfect setting for a lighthearted and comedic adventure. Harry and I were sitting next to each, being playful and touchy. 

I noticed Eleanor next to me, still filled with anxiety, fidgeted with her fingers, stealing glances at Louis from across the blanket. I knew she needed a little nudge, a push in the right direction to mend their broken hearts.

I leaned closer to Eleanor, a mischievous glint in my eyes. "Alright, El, it's time for Operation Forgiveness. Are you ready?"

Eleanor's eyes widened, a mixture of nervousness and excitement dancing in them. "I don't know, Jade. What if he still holds a grudge?"

I patted her shoulder reassuringly. "Don't worry, El. I've seen the way he looks at you. There's something there, something he's been holding onto."

With newfound determination, we plotted our strategy. We decided that a little public display of affection would do the trick, and what better way to do it than with a good old-fashioned game of Frisbee?

"Who wants to play Frisbee?!" I yelled. Niall, Luke, Jesy, Ashton, Selena, Louis, and Eleanor stood up and gathered by me.

I grabbed the Frisbee and tossed it to Eleanor, who caught it with a playful smirk. Louis watched her, his eyes filled with curiosity. As Eleanor threw the Frisbee back, I positioned myself between them, making sure they were forced to collide.

And collide they did. With a comedic twist of fate, Louis and Eleanor found themselves in a hilarious tangle of limbs, both laughing and apologizing simultaneously. It was a moment of pure comedy gold.

As they disentangled themselves, their faces flushed with both embarrassment and amusement, Louis looked at Eleanor with a newfound spark in his eyes. "You know, after that moment in the cafeteria, I couldn't stop thinking about you," he confessed.

Eleanor's eyes widened, her cheeks turning a shade of pink. "You...you couldn't?"

Louis nodded, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. "No, I couldn't. And seeing you now, in all your adorable clumsiness, I realize how much I missed you."