Piano Lessons

Is this all a dream?

Time: 3:27PM

"Is this okay? Em? Emma? Am I crossing a line? Oh my god... are you crying..? I am so sorry... I didn't mean too..." He wrapped his arms around me- hugging my tightly. 

"No no no... I'm fine really... It's just.. I-" I choke back a few sobs. "Jack and I broke up earlier today and.. and Elliot knew Jack was cheating on me for four months... and he kept it a secret until now. Maybe she's pregnant. I don't know why he decides to tell me now. I just couldn't help myself. But you are no rebound, trust me on that. My feelings for you as a crush... will hopefully go away. I mean this can't happen. You are my piano teacher. It's frowned upon. Isn't it?" I bury my face in my hands, terrified to look him in the eyes with my own eyes being red and puffy. I can't bear to look at him while I'm a mess. He grabs both of my hands and kisses both of them like a gentlemen. "Emma. Take a shower, and I'll leave a nice sweater for you on my bed. I could order a pizza for the both of us and you could tell me the whole story as we eat the pizza in peace with the two puppies. Okay?"  I nod my head and wipe away my tears. "Okay Jacob... Thank you so much for all of this. Really..." His smile widens and then nods his head. "I'll let you to it then. See you in a bit." 

Time: 4:01PM 

I am out of the shower, hair tied up in a wet messy bun. I am in the bathroom getting dressed into his sweater and keeping the shorts I had on from earlier. As I step out of the bathroom the aroma hits me like a frisbee. So fast right away! That pizza smells delicious! Two fluffy dogs come running to me and keep on circling me. I don't know whether I should cry or not. They are so cute, I wish I could keep one. Should I call for him? Should I wait for him to notice me? So many thoughts flood my mind... I just need some marijuana and I think I can handle the rest of the day. But I can't get any because my dealer is my brother. And I hate his guts right now. He is a dipshit, and a jackass. Yup...I walk into the family room and see Jacob there on the couch wearing a teeshirt and long pants. His hair is still fluffy as ever, and he is lighting a few candles as well. "Hey, I wasn't sure what you wanted to drink so I got Mountain Dew. Do you like the blue kind?" I smile and nod my head. "I love the blue kind. It tastes like a candy but I could never tell which one!" His smile brightens up the room. "I know! Same here!" And we just laugh there together. I walk over to the couch and sit beside him- thinking sitting on him will be too much right now. 

We're eating pizza. I'm telling him about everything that has happened until now. He's actually listening to me, something that Jack had lacked for the full two years of being together... Anyways, we talk and talk and talk for hours, and of course, eat our pizza. He scoots in closer to me as we watch ouija. I jump at all the scary parts and hug him tightly, and of course we have to watch the sequel as well. God, why did we have to pick such a scary movie? 

Time: 5:32PM

"Well, those were some good movies huh? Are you hiding under all of the blankets? Where are you Emily?" Who's Emily? "Who's Emily, Jacob?" His face turns red. "Oh, um... she was my girlfriend. But we broke up. Ages ago..." I can't deal with this... "Okay." I turn away from him and look at the tv, and take the last slice of pizza. I can't look at him. If I do I'll cry. I've already cried so much today. "Emma? You good?" I just nod at him. "Are you sure?" I look over at him, raise my eyebrow- daring him to look me in the eyes. "Yes. I'm fine." I get up and tidy up around the house since I don't really want to talk to him. I have to keep myself busy somehow. Right? Right... "Em...I- huh?" I go up to him put a finger to his lips and mouth 'shush'. I begin to speak. "No talking. Let me think for a bit. Got it?" All he can do is gulp and nod.

I walk away from him and sit on the island and think for a bit. "Emma, you know I didn't mean it. I love having you here, I can't see you sad." I look up at him and jump a little. Wow, he's in front of me. That was fast. "Forgive me?" What should I say?