Welcome to Burgess High! [Jelsa]

Chapter 17

I sat on my bed and waited patiently for my mom to come up to my room. I was probably going to get my head chewed off and spit back out. A light knock came at the door and it slowly opened. My mother walked in and gently closed the door behind her. She sat down next to me on the soft mattress and placed a hand on my back. "Elsa, dear-" she started but I cut her off before she could cut me the riot act.

"Mom, I want you to hear me out. It's not what it-" I tried but she cut me off.

"Elsa, you're not-" but I cut her off again.

"No, mom! It's my turn to talk! I love Jack and he loves me! And if you can't accept that then I don't need to talk to you!" I said and turned away from her, crossing my arms in defiance. My mom gently turned me back to face her.

"Elsa, I'm not angry at you," she said softly and took my hands in hers, "nor are you in any form of trouble. I just said that to make your dad happy. I completely understand what it's like to love someone but then find that your heart has more love for another person. It doesn't make you a bad person, but you must decide. You can't put your heart, or those two boy's heart, through this. You have to decide where your heart truly belongs." She said and gave my hands a gentle squeeze. I smiled at her and engulfed her in a hug.

"Thank you, mom. I really needed that," I whispered and I could hear her smile.

"You're welcome, sweetie."

^^Jack's Birthday Party^^

I sighed heavily as the view of the restaurant came closer into view. Jacks birthday present sat in my lap and I was leaning on the window. I had avoided Jack and Bunny at all costs the last few days and it wasn't easy. Especially when you have the same schedule and are locker neighbors with one of them. Not to mention musical rehearsals. But I needed time, and I needed to be alone for a while. I'm not quite sure if I'm ready yet, but it's time I decided. I've made my choice, and I know a heart will be broken, along with my own, but it has to be done. I can't keep collecting this jar of hearts. I said good-bye to my mom as I hopped out of the car and headed to the front of the packed restaurant.

^^Jack POV^^

I was a bit nervous. Elsa has been avoiding me all week and I don't like it! I know we just started... whatever it is that we're doing, but I've missed her. I've missed her smile, her laugh, her everything! Even during class she seems distant. She barely pays any attention, which isn't like her. All she does is stare out the window, lost in thought. Every now and then I would catch her watching me. She would then give me a pained look and excuse herself to use the restroom. At first I thought she was having gastrointestinal problems, but quickly thought better of it. I was nervouse because I didn't know if she was showing up or not to the dinner, I really wanted her to come so I could talk to her. I sighed heavily as I butgoned up my royal blue collar shirt and tucked it into me black slacks. I met my dad downstairs and we hopped into his car.

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Where is she? She was supposed to be here half an hour ago. Is she even coming? I sat impatiently in my seat as I stared intently at the door, waiting for the love of my life. "Jack?" Someone said next to me. I turned to see all of my friends staring at me. Hiccup was the one who said my name. "Are you alright? You seem kind of...agitated." He said with a worried expression. I forced a smile and relaxed my shoulders.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just...hungry! Yeah, I, uh, havn't eaten all day!" I made up and burried my flushed face in the menu. I don't think I convinced them but, oh, well. I was about to call Elsa on her phone when I got the sudden urge to look up. I lowered my menu and looked to the front door where I saw Elsa looking around the fancy restaurant. When she spotted our group, she smiled widely and rushed over. Everyone stood up and gave her a hug. When she got to me, she handed me my preasant and told me happy birthday. I pulled her into a hug and whispered in her ear, "you look beautiful." I said. And she did, in her white and blue cotton dress with matching flats. She wore light make-up that only magnified her beaty. She blushed slightly as she took a seat in between Punzie and Bunny. Bunny pecked her on the cheek and it took all of my willpower not to reach over and strangle him. Just keep your cool, Jack. Soon Elsa will be mine.

The dinner went well, we all laughed and talked and joked around until it was time to leave. Everyone left except for Elsa who stayed behind. "I'll just go get the car ready." My dadsaid akwardly and looked around the sea of Lexus's for his old Chevy. We were standing in front of the building and Elsa turned to me with a serious expression.

"Jack, we need to talk." She said and looked me dead in the eye.

"What about?" I asked, a bit nervously.

She gestured towards the two of us. "Us. This, me and you, it can't happen." She sighed. Wait, what?

"What? But, we had a plan-" I started but she cut me off.

"I know! I know we did, but my heart, it's pulling me every which way and i don't know what to do! So, it's over. There is no more us, we'll go back to living our normal lives. You'll find a nice girl and I'll be with Bunny. It's the way it is, and it's the way it's gonna stay. I'm sorry, good-bye, Jack." She said and walked away. I was too shocked to move, too shocked to talk. I was still trying to register what she was saying. She didn't want to be with me? After all I did for her, she chooses him over me? I was outraged. More than outraged! I was disgusted. Anger boiled in my veins.

"So that's it then?" I called. She stopped walking but didn't turn around. "You're just going to walk away? What about us? What about our love? Or are you just going to pretend it never happened? Because I can't pretend. What I felt, what I feel is real, and I can't deny it. I will fight for you, no matter how you may object. I will fight for our love, and I will get you back. Until then, good-bye." I said and she still didn't move. She wiped away what I believe to be a tear before she walked to her moms car that I hadn't noticed pulled up. I watched her climb into her moms mini van and drive away. I sulked over to where my dad was patiently waiting for me. I climbed in and slammed my head onto the dashboard and let out a dejected sigh. My dad patted my back and started the car. He pulled out of the parking lot and onto the highway.

"I'm sorry about Elsa." He said after a while. I pulled myself up and gave a weak smile.

"Don't worry, I'll get her back."

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Hey guys! Sorry for not updating in a million years but i've been busy and so yeah! I knowt he update was meh but it was important information!! There are only two chapters left and then it's on to BOOK 2!!!!!

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