winter breaks || m.e.

5

ch. 5 ; new rules

Jade

i woke up around eight am. from my room, i could already fits of laughter and small talk. it honestly sounded like the background of a coffee shop. i sat up from my bed and took out my phone, remembering to text anastasia.

my main bitch ; ana i really need to talk to you

my main bitch ; pls answer soon

my main bitch ; ugh i cant spend a whole month here

ana really sucks at replying so i put my phone down, and grabbed my morning essentials and went towards the bathroom.

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after doing my whole morning routine, i returned to my room and grabbed my phone. i headed downstairs towards the kitchen downstairs still in my pajamas.

i saw kristen, ryan, matt, and theo at the kitchen table. they were all just talking and laughing with each other. mrs. and mr. espinosa were with my parents out in the backyard patio. they looked like they were catching up with cups of coffee. dylan was at the stove making some eggs and pancakes.

"sleeping beauty is up!" dylan exclaimed taking a quick glance at me.

i gave a lazy smile in response taking a seat next to theo.

"sleep well?" ryan asked.

memories of last night with matt flooded my brain. thoughts of losing shawn. matthew threatening me. matthew only an inch from my face. his lips looke-

"jade? uh ryan asked you a question," theo chuckled taking a spoonful of cereal to his mouth.

"yeah, it was great," i finally responded.

"good. we made sure to give you the best room in the house!" kristen said.

"well, it sure feels like it," i smiled.

i could hear my parents and their parents coming back into the house.

"good morning jade!" mrs. espinosa chirped.

"good morning!" i repeated back.

"why don't you kids all hang out today? i'm sure there's some fun things to do today," my dad cheerily offered.

"well actually, mom and dad. there's this party tonight and i was hoping i could do," matt asked with hope in his voice.

"well, i think that's a perfect activity for all of you guys to do!" mr. espinosa said.

"but like it's only kids in my grade. i don't think they would like a high school party," matt retorted.

"well jade is in your grade, so at least take her," mrs. espinosa argued back.

"she doesn't really party," he said back.

uh what?? how would he know? now i'm getting a little mad right now. he has no right to assume that about me. i can party. i can so party hard.

kristen made eye contact with me and we both simultaneously rolled our eyes.

"actually, she loves to party. i bet she would want to meet some of your friends," dylan defended me.

okay yeah i can party but who said i wanted to party now. ugh, i'm impossible.

matt looked back at his mom, and she gave him a look and he instantly knew he was going to have to take me.

i could see annoyance plastered all over his face. i could feel the same thing. i didn't want to be anyway near him.

"why can't i hang out with kristen, dylan, ryan, and theo tonight?" i asked my mom hoping to get out of this stupid party situation.

"no. we have big kid things to do," theo smirked knowing i didn't want to hang out with matthew.

i knew at that point, i should just save my breath and not argue anymore. i was obviously not getting out of this.

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matt said we were going to leave at seven. it was currently six, so i knew it was time to get ready. as i was about to pick out my outfit, i got a call. it was from ana.

(bold is phone call)

my main bitch ; omg ana you take forever to answer

i'm sorry, i was with my man ; ana baby

my main bitch ; your man, what? i'm late woah.

yeah i'll explain but first what did you need to talk about ; ana baby

my main bitch ; so you know how i'm like with the espinosas for winter break?

yeah ; ana baby

my main bitch ; our parents think that we've kept in contact all these years and that we're best friends. and if they know the truth, i won't be able to see shawn anymore because my parents are only letting me keep him around because matt is away and i need a replacement which is stupid but i don't know what to do. he's a total ass

mmh. well like play along then ; ana baby

my main bitch ; i cannot stand him

jade you have to get over this grudge of yours ; ana baby

my main bitch ; he broke my heart, ana

Matthew

i was about to knock on jade's door to talk to her about the party until i heard she was on the phone. so me being me, i eavesdropped because tea. it was until i heard "he broke my heart, ana."

she was talking about me. i broke her heart? it wasn't even that serious. i don't know what she's all on about. it's been three years, you would think that she's over all this childish bullshit. i just turned the knob and walked into the room, and she instantly clicked the end button on her call.

"knock much?" she asked a bit angry with me.

she kinda looks hot when she's angry. she grits her teeth, her eyebrows are furrowed. damn, i never realized how much she's grown until now.

"my house, i can do what i want," i took a seat on her bed.

she rolled her eyes, going back to her closet.

"what do you want?" she inquired flipping through clothes.

"since you're coming with me to this party, i have rules," i put my hands on the bed to support me and leaned back.

"i'm not following your bullshit rules," she replied in a strong tone.

"too bad. rule one, do not act like we're best friends there,"

"wouldn't have even thought of it," she chuckled.

"rule two, no cozying up to my friends. i don't want you ruining my friendships just because of some hook up,"

"you really think that low of me," she scoffed.

i ignored it and continued.

"rule three, no drinking. i don't want a drunk jade proving that i can't go to anymore parties,"

"what no. unfair. nope not following that one," she turned around with a few clothes in hand.

"if you're going, these are the rules."

this is really going to be one hell of a night.

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a/n

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