The Elements.

Chapter 3; Jo and Kit

;; Hey it's me. Again, I know. I haven't slept and I'm at work. )): Anyways. I wanna finish this book before my senior year starts. So I'm going to start revealing secrets soon.

K I'll just let you read now.

xoxo Chelsie.

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I knew for a fact that Jo was just going to cause problems like she always does. The car remained music filled, but there was no talking between me and Spencer. I turned down the volume of the stereo as we pulled in front of Spence's apartment on the outskirts of LA. I noticed he had already finished his cigarette, so I killed mine off and took off my seatbelt. "Are you gonna invite me in?" I half jokingly asked him. Spencer sighed and unplugged his phone. "Is that even a serious question?" He asked, sending me a smirk. We both stepped out of the car as I grabbed the keys and my phone. We casually walked up the stone pavement to his front door. Spencer fished in his pockets for his keys. He reached into his skinnies in the front pockets and pulled them out, making loud jingles.

When he unlocked the door and opened it, an odor slapped me in the face. My hands sprang to my nose as I pinched my nostrils shut. "What is that awful smell?" I squealed. It smelled like gym socks, mixed with cigarette smoke, mixed with spoiled food, and dogs. "Aromatherapy." he replied with a shrug. Oh hell no. I began to feel faint as we entered Spencer's home. I removed several pizza boxes off his couch as I took a seat. He ran into his bedroom, grabbing an old gym bag and filling it with enough clothes to last a week. He came back out and went into the fridge, grabbing a few beers and stuffing them into the bag. "Okay let's go." said a satisfied Spencer. My eyes widened as I held my breath. I walked into his bathroom, grabbing his toothbrush. I handed it to him when I went back into the living room, giving him a look like you forgot this.

As we started walking back to my car, I kept looking at Spencer saying "Best friend.. why does your house smell like that? And that is not aromatherapy." He shrugged his shoulders saying "it's manly." I sprayed air freshener inside my car as he hooked his phone back up to the AUX cord and we pulled off back into the city. "Jo and Kit are waiting for us at the Joint." I quickly looked at Spencer when he finished saying that oh so quietly. Of course he would know, he did answer my text messages, but I'm not sure what he replied. I do hope it was nice, I don't want to meet up with Jo and Kit and there's an argument.

The Joint was that old abandoned movie theater built in the 50s that Jo, Kit, Spencer, Alf, and I used to go to when we were just hitting puberty. Our pre-teen years were pretty awesome. The fact that we all went to high school and graduated together, Spencer being the oldest out of all of us by two years, was awesome. I knew exactly where we were going, and my only concern was why we were going there.

Spencer put Pandora back on, only clicking a different radio station this time. He chose Echosmith, tapping on my dashboard to the beat of the music. He turned the music especially loud when Bon Iver played, occasionally air guitaring. We pulled onto Hollywood Dr and made a few turns onto streets no one ever goes to. Spence turned down the music as I pulled into a hidden parking spot. We got out of the car and made our way into the old building.

Instantly, Jo ran up to us looking a bit frantic. She had dyed her hair black, and it honestly made her look old. "OLIVE" she screamed, a wide grin spreading across her face reaching her pierced earlobes. Spencer walked right past her, ignoring her and looking for Kit. "Hey Jo, what's going on?" I quietly asked, feeling nervous about the favor. "Oh we better talk with Kit and Spencer before I tell you." She quickly spun around, walking down the aisle to the front of the theater. I followed behind, also keeping an eye out for Kit. When he appeared, he looked incredulously tired. He was always so full of energy, so I was confused. Spencer found a seat at the front and pretended to watch a movie on the blank screen overhead. "Hey babes" I called out to Kit. He seemed to lighten up at the sight of me, that made me feel good about myself. He strolled over to me, opening his arms to pull me into a hug. I hadn't seen Kit and Jo since the incident a few months ago. I was sketch about telling them what I planned a few hours ago.

I nearly fainted into Kit's arms, he gave the best hugs. "I've missed you so much" he pleaded, worry trailing in his words. When he released his embrace, he stepped back and looked at me up and down, taking me all in. He had gained a bit of weight, but in a good way. Kit was always so skinny. "I missed you too". I replied, feeling the love. We both started walking down the aisle towards the front taking the two seats between Jo and Spencer. Jo had already sat two seats away from him, most likely avoiding what he would have to say, knowing it would be nasty. "So you called a family meeting... I mean..." I trailed off. Everyone got uncomfortable, and a shock went through my heart. "Anyways.." Spencer interrupted. Jo pulled on her best fake smile, just to prove that she would be okay. "I texted you, Olive, because we needed to ask you of a favor." I squirmed in my chair, not wanting to know what it was. I already knew it would be something bizarre. 'Stay open minded' I told myself. I looked over at Kit, he was fiddling his thumbs as Spencer was on his phone.

Jo grew uneasy as fast as I was growing impatient. "Spit it out Joanna!" Spencer yelled, basically reading my mind. "Okay well.. I thought we could go visit... Yano.. Alfred." She spoke as quiet as a church mouse. Spencer became angry shouting "Why!?". I tried to calm him down as I stared at Jo. I grabbed Spencer's and Kit's hands and slightly squeezed.

Both of them squeezed back, looking so hurt and lost. The pain came to me too, and I nearly wanted to cry. "That's not a good idea Joanna I don't like it." My anxiety spiked as my hands started shaking. I slowly reached in my pocket for my cigarettes, slowly shaking my head in disagreement. "You're selfish Jo!" Spencer spat and he quickly stood up, towering over her. "You're fucking selfish, and you don't even feel any remorse. Of course you'd be the one to want to visit old Alfie. You damn narcissist!" I stood up at his last remark, he had gone too far. Jo started screaming back "It wasn't my fault Spencer! We all had some responsibility in the incident!" Spencer was enraged, so he yelled back "ITS ALL YOUR FAULT. And you're the reason Olive has to leave!". He pushed Jo out of the way as he started walking up out of the aisle. I froze, not really knowing how to respond. "Wh-where are you going, babes?" Kit quietly asked, tears brimming his eyes. I felt so many emotions at once, I couldn't handle it.

I took deep breaths as I finished my cigarette, contemplating on lighting another one. "Kit.. I have to go now. I'd rather not talk about it right now though. It's not the time." Jo quietly cried to herself. Kit remained silent and brought his knees up to his chest. I kissed the top of his head and slowly walked out the theater. I found Spencer smoking in my car, both pain and anger filling his eyes. I placed my hand on his thigh after I got in my seat, but he jerked away. I was offended by his action. The car grew silent for a moment, and the heat seemed to rise all at once. "..I'm hurting too, Spencer." I quietly spoke. "I need you like you need me. And I'm here, and you turn away from me?" Spencer would not turn to look at me. "Not now Olive" he murmured. I started to feel defensive. "Not now Olive?? I lost Alf too Spence! Just like Jo and Kit did. You're not the only one who's grieving." I fumed. He opened the door and got out of my car. Spencer walked over to my driver's side, leaning in the window. Just before he walked away, he said..

"You don't understand, Olive. You're just a kid."

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Ohh k whut? No he didn't.

So what do you think about meeting Kit and Jo? What about the mentioning of Alfie? Wanna find out what happened to him?

Oooo thumbs up for playing Bon Iver

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xoxo Chelsie