The Stoic And The Beast

Jake Plays His Heart Out For An Audience Of One

Jake's POV

I have to decide how I'm going to make it up to her. I've been so bullish toward her and I've given her the impression that I'm a boy toy. I should ask Luke what I should do. He seems like a hopeless romantic type. I fish my phone from my pocket and speed dial him. He picks up after the first ring. As usual.

Hey, Luke.

Jake. He responds in a solemn tone.

I have no idea how to fix everything with princess. I need your help.

I stir my coffee with the straw while waiting for him to give me some ideas. I hear Luke sigh over the other end of the phone.

Maybe... You could start by learning her name. How long are you going to go around calling her princess? I'm sure she hates that. I can hear some irritation in the tone of his voice. Why does he seem mad?

You sound upset with me Luke. What's up?

I met the girl you consistently keep calling princess. He retorted.

You have? So what's that got to do with me? Why do you seem irritated?

Because she seems like a sweet girl. She didn't deserve what you did to her today.

A slurping sound blasted through the earpiece followed with a crunching noise. He's eating lunch. Why isn't he eating lunch with me? It's our routine. We always have lunch together. He must be really upset with me.

Okay, so you've met her. Does this mean you know her name?

Luke groans through the phone. I hate it when he does that.

I might. He said coldly.

But I think you should be a big boy and ask her name yourself, Jake.

I rake my fingers through my hair in frustration.

Alright, I will. But why are you mad at me Luke?

I can't remember the last time he openly showed his dissatisfaction with me. Not since I broke his ps4 controller in highschool in one of my fits of rage. He beat me at mortal combat. I don't take losing well. Another sigh from Luke comes through the speaker.

I'm... Not mad at you brother. I'm just not sure she's going to forgive you.

Why not? I ask with worry in my voice.

Well... Because of you, she had a horrible day. She was run out of her first class, forced to change classes because of how much you embarrassed her, you dumped hot coffee on a girl right in front of her, she saw you making love faces with Nadine. Shall I keep going?

Now it's my turn to sigh heavily. My stomach knotted up. I was a jerk this morning.

No, I get it, Luke. She hates me. But I do want to make it up to her. I have to at least try.

I don't know if you can. But do like I said before and break things off with Nadine. She especially comes first and don't let any other girls or the angels close to you either. That's a step in the right direction. Not that I feel as though I should be helping you with fixing your problems with her. I have a bad feeling about this.

You have a bad feeling?

Yeah, you've always chased the girls who seem to hate you. Then once you win them over, you drop em' like a bad habit. I don't want you to toy with her. Your right about one thing. She... is different. I don't want you hurting her.