He's The Man

Chapter 38

Hes The Man -Part 38-

~Jordans POV~

I pulled up into my drive way with what felt like the weight of the world on my shoulders.

Brad and Trent were had there eyes set on making Ramona there next 'victim'. Everything I said was pushed to the side as Brad found her to be the perfect canidate.

I let out a low sigh and got out of my car, slamming the door with frusteration. I needed to figure out a way to stop this without actually having to tell Ramona about the bet. I absentmindedly reached into my pocket but shook my head forgetting that I had given Ramona the keys to my house.

I stood there a moment before knocking a few times. It was quiet until I heard footsteps nearing the door, it slowly creaked open to reveal a smiling Ramona.

"Hey." She spoke quietly and stepped to the side, it felt weird being ushered into my own house but I ignored it and threw my duffel bag on the ground,"How was Ken?" I asked bluntly.

She peaked around me and gestured with her hand. I turned and saw a messy array of blonde curls, She was asleep on the ground with barbies and polly pockets randomly layed around her. A soft smile took over my face as I watched her sleep,"She kinda just passed out there so I left her. I didnt wana wake her up." Ramona whispered.

I chuckled loudly,"Sounds like Kendall."

She hushed me but I shook my head and continued to laugh, walking over and scooping Ken up in my arms and laying her on the couch,"Kendalls always been a heavy sleeper. World war 3 could be going on outside and she wouldnt even stir."

Ramona looked at me oddly before nodding her head,"Right, ill remember that next time"

We stood there quietly, an awkward silence quickly falling over us. Ramona looked around uncomfortably and rocked back on her heels,"Im uh, Im guna get outta here."

I nodded and lifted my hand up, before quickly stopping myself. I scoffed to myself and looked down, did I just wave? I didnt say anything as Ramona gathered her notebooks and shoved them in her bag, the words I so badly wanted to say were on the tip of my tongue but I knew they couldnt be said. What was I supposed to do?

Be like 'Hey Ramona, thanks for babysitting for me. Oh and by the way me, Brad, and Trent made a bet that Trent would sleep with you before next weeks big game, so stay away from him! Please dont tell them I told you though because if they knew we talked my repuation would be garbage. But anyways, ill see you tomorrow!'

No, I couldnt. It just didnt work like that, I knew Ramona could keep a secret but I didnt know if I could trust her with one that big.

In plus, what if she did that thing all girls do? What if I told her and she freaked out and became completely unreasonable.

Then she would threaten the truth coming out about my bet with Leila. I knew me and Leila didnt talk right now, but I still didnt want her to absolutely hate me. "Hey Jordan?"

I looked up quickly, Ramonas voice breaking me out of my thoughts,"Yeah?"

She was halfway out the door, holding onto the strap of her bag while her other hand held the doorknob tightly. She looked at me nervously before saying,"I just wanted you to know that Leilas crazy about you..Even if she doesnt always say it."

I frowned and looked at the ground,"She really is, its just after the whole..'Sean' thing. Its really hard for her to exspress her feelings."

I sighed and shook my head,"I dont deserve her though. She needs someone whos just as good as she is."

Ramona tucked her hair behind her ear while stairing at me quizically,"Your just as good for her as the next jerk she'll meet"

I snorted and looked out the window,"Gee thanks."

She laughed but still had a serious glint in her eyes,"But seriously, I can tell you like her too."

I nodded and finally made eyecontact,"More than she'll ever know. But sometimes thats not enough." She frowned and tilted her head to the side,"Why wouldnt it be enough?"

I looked at Kendall before dragging my eyes back to Ramona. If I was going to tell anyone about the bet, I guess it would be here and now.

I would deal with any reprucussions later.

I took a deep breath before starting,"What im about to tell you is something Im not proud of...If I could take it back, believe me I would."

Her eyebrows knitted together as she listened intently and a tense atmosphere quickly filled the room.

"Awhile ago..Me, Brad and Trent made a bet."