Welcome To My Life

Chapter 14

“So,” Jason’s saying. “Blake wants to hang out with you and I today. You know… to get to know you better.

I nod my head. It’s been two weeks since the day in the music room. Jason doesn’t know about the note that David left Katy.

“When?” I question. Jason and I are currently walking to our last block, Spanish class.

“Tomorrow. It’s Saturday tomorrow right?”

“Yep,” I nod.

“So is that okay?” he asks.

“I guess… just you, me, and Blake?”

He nods in response as we enter the classroom.

As far as the school knows, Jason and I are nothing more than friends and housemates. Jason wanted to tell everyone and be open about us, but I knew that wasn’t a good idea. To some people. We’re almost siblings. Step-siblings, but still siblings. Jason wasn’t worried of what people would say or think, but I was. I knew that it would hurt our relationship if everyone knew, so I convinced Jason and Katy to keep it a secret.

“Hello,” Jake says as I sit beside him, he accent still incredibly noticeable.

“Hey!” I respond. As Jake and I chat mindlessly I can f eel Jason’s eyes on us. I can practically feel the jealousy rising from his skin. It happens every time I talk to Jake.

“What should I wear? Where are we going?” I ask Jason. It’s Saturday and we’re supposed to meet Blake in two hours, but I have no idea where we’re going.

“Like I told you before,” he begins, “Blake is simple. Wear jeans or something. We’ll probably just get pizza or something.”

I sigh a little bit and mutter an “Okay” before going to my room. I don’t know why I’m so nervous, I’ve already met him. This part should be easy… but I can’t shake the nervous butterflies.

Shutting my eyes and taking deep breaths helps me keep the butterflies slightly calm for now. After I get dressed, I stay in my room, wanting a few moments alone.

“Hayley!” Jason calls after what seems like only a few seconds. “Are you almost ready? We have to leave in five minutes!”

“Yeah,” I call before standing up.

“Bring your phone!” I hear Katy yell from wherever she is. We didn’t text too often, since she’s always just a few feet away. It’s because of this that I don’t usually carry my phone with me.

“Okay!” I yell. It takes me a few minutes to find my phone, but once I do I realize I have a text from her already.

From Katy: Keep me posted on what’s going on, okay?

It only takes me a moment to understand why she’s asking me that, and only a second to respond.

To Katy: Okay

Opening my door allows me to see Jason on the phone.

“Where? Okay… which one? Okay. Yeah. Fifteen minutes. Yep. Bye,” Jason then turns to me. “You look nice. Are you ready?”

I nod, “Yes.”

Jason takes my hand and leads me downstairs and then to the car. Jordan had allowed him to pick any car he wanted as a reward for finally warning up to the house, and to me and Natalie. Of course, Jordan didn’t know the real reason Jason was finally happy to be living here.

As we reach the silver car, Jason opens the passenger door for me. I flash him a smile before slipping inside. As soon as I’m settled, Jason shut the door and gets in on the driver’s side.