Jack was really starting to get over Amelia entirely.
For a while, it was hard. He didn't want to let her go, and he hoped she would come back, come running into his arms again. But that wasn't going to happen. So he decided to let her go.
Of course, it was easier said than done.
Some days were hard. Some days he cried and cried. She was one of the most important people in the world to him, and she threw it all away.
Other days, though, he laughed, and he smiled, and he lived. He lived like he hadn't been able to when dating Amelia.
He had David to thank.
David stuck with him more than his other friends had. Of course, they loved him, and they tried to help, but when things weren't working, they all decided it would be better to leave Jack on his own. In some situations, that was the best thing to do.
But David pushed to help his friend. He pushed to help him feel his best. And Jack couldn't thank him enough.
He found it crazy that a friend he gained from getting hit in the face with a basketball would care as much as David does.
Jack thought about that at night. He never believed much in fate before. He didn't like the thought that some unknown force was in charge of him. But he truly believed that fate lead David to him.
David decided he was going to set up a movie night with Jack and their friends. Jack offered to hold the movie night at his house, since they had a large TV and a large room where everyone could sprawl out comfortably.
Jack's friends came over after school. Jack had set everything up. He had laid out some blankets and pillows on the floor, set some extra blankets on the armrest of the couch, and made some popcorn to eat during the movie.
Everyone who came sprawled out, some lying on the floor, some sitting on the couch, and some lying on top of each other.
David had gotten used to the groups odd behaviors and was in no way surprised when they did these things.
Jack thought it was nice knowing David got along with his other friends. He wasn't sure they would like each other much, since David was much more shy than the rest of the outgoing bunch.
The bunch was arguing over what movie to watch. Nobody could decide - and if he heard "Shrek" one more time, he was going to lose it.
"Alright, Davey organized the movie night, so he should get to choose," Jack said. The others voiced how much David would want to watch whatever movie they wanted to watch.
David decided to ignore his friends and chose to watch one of his favorite movies, "Mr. Nobody."
It seemed like David didn't expect them to pay attention. Jack couldn't blame him - movie night with your friends, who would actually watch the movie?
He probably didn't expect Jack to pay as close attention as he did.
David explained that he had always liked the movie. He watched it when it came out, and was absolutely in love with it and how it made him think. He liked how it went over all of Nemo's choices, with no one story being true, but all of them being true. He liked how it connected well at the end.
Most importantly, he liked how the movie explained the butterfly effect. Because an unemployed Brazilian man boiled an egg, he had lost one of the loves of his life. At least, the love of his life in that timeline. Because the unemployed Brazilian man boiled the egg, it rained in Canada, ruining the piece of paper that had Anna's phone number on it. He always used that example to explain the butterfly effect to the people he tutored.
Before even making it half an hour into the movie, Race got a notification from one of his social media apps, notifying him of free small ice creams from his favorite ice cream shop.
"Guys, pause the movie," Race stated, more serious than Jack had ever seen him. Jack hit the pause button. "Free Ice Cream." Without saying anything else, he and the rest of Jack's friends stood up, running for the door.
All except David.
"So... Do we want to continue without them?" Jack asked after the others had all left. David nodded and reached over Jack to press play.
They continued watching the movie, with each choice Nemo could have made making Jack think of his own.
The movie finished. The Jack and David sat in silence.
"So, what did you think?" David asked, shifting in his seat.
"I liked it," Jack said. "I liked how it went over choices and the difference even small choices make."
"It really makes you think about your own choices..." David trailed off.
The two sat in silence. David reached for the controller.
"What do you think will come from Amelia?" Jack asked.
David set the controller down next to him. "What do you mean?"
"I mean, what do you think will come from Amelia and I's breakup?" Jack asked.
David shrugged, unsure of what to say. "I'm wondering if it's a good thing we broke up."
"I mean, she was awful to you, so I'd say it's a good thing," David said.
"I don't mean like that," Jack explained. "I mean... Maybe it's opened me up for a better relationship." He could feel his cheeks warming up. "I mean... There is someone I'm interested in."
David frowned. "There is?"
Jack nodded.
"Well... That's good. I hope for the best with you and whoever that is." David said, rising from the couch. "I... I should probably leave, it's late."
Jack stood. "Oh, of course. Do you want me to walk you back?"
"No," David said abruptly. "I, uh, wouldn't want to bother you with something like that. I'm not too far away."
"Okay." Jack walked to the door. "Well... I'll see you later?"
David nodded, and without a word, left the house quickly.
What the hell was that?
Hello all~ I am back to regularly uploading. Hope I didn't jinx it just there... haha, I'll knock on wood.
Sorry this one is shorter! I really wanted to get this out to you all~ I hope you enjoy! Make sure to comment and vote!
~Ali <3
