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Chapter 20- The Story

Jesse's POV

I sighed. I wanted to forget her, because she caused so much pain. But.. at the same time, I don't. I really liked her.

I got up, and left the house. I started to run around the neighborhood, and after awhile, I felt alot better. By the time I got home, it was nighttime, and Alex just got home.

I closed the door behind me.

"Hey Alex."

"Sup lil bro." He greeted from the sofa. I plopped down next to him. He was playing COD, he paused the game, and turned to me, his nose scrunched up.

"You smell like crap, go shower!"

I sighed, and went to shower. When I got out, Alex started playing Little Big Planet 3.

I laughed, and sat next to him. "What gives?"

He shrugged, and paused the game. He gave me a controller, and I took it.

I pouted. "No fair, you got the DualShock."

"It's also my system." He retorted. I nodded. I turned on my controller, and he un-paused the game.

**

It's been a month since Lanny and Tommy have been together. Does she plan on staying with him?

What if they end up together?!

No, Jesse, don't think like that. You're gonna end up with her.

Now stop sitting around go get her back!

I thought about what I just thought.

How?

***

"Hey, Lanny?" I started nervously, as we sat down next to each other in Drama.

"Yeah?" She said, putting down her bag. She looked at me. I ran a hand through my hair.

"So.. It's been a while. And, I think.. I think we need to talk."

"About?"

I looked at her and sighed. I turned away from her, when class started.

I pulled out a sheet of paper, and wrote on it.

About Tommy.

I really like you, Lanny. But I've never even got the chance to tell you. But now, you're going out with Tommy, and I don't know what to do.

I was about to give it to her, when Mr. John came over, and told me, "Jesse, I do hope those are notes for the lesson I'm starting. And not a love note."

The class 'ooh-ed' and got really retarded. I rolled my eyes.

I smiled at him, "Yeah, totally." I lied.

He flashed me a weak smile, but when he left, I crumpled up the note.

It's hopeless.

I slipped it into my pocket, and Lanny nudged me. "What was it?" she whispered.

I shrugged. I ignored her, and got started on the stupid notes.

There goes my chance of getting her back.

***

"Hey, I'm talking to you! Why are you doing this?!" Lanny screeched painfully.

I continued walking, until I left the school building.

Just go away Lanny.

She followed me, and sighed, "Jesse, please answer."

I let out a breath, and turned to look at her. "What?" I said, clearly exasperated.

"Better than nothing," She muttered. "Why are you doing this to me?"

I stopped walking. This is my chance.

I let out a breath, "You really wanna know? Fine, I'll tell you."

Her eyes sparkled, and my breathing slowed. I looked at my car, and started walking towards it. She got the hint, and followed me. I unlocked the doors, and she got in on the passenger's side. Lanny looked at me, a grin on her face.

I looked at her funny, and eventually we started to laugh. I stopped laughing, and looked at her seriously. "Okay, so I'm gonna start explaining.." I trailed off.

She smiled, "You know, for a popular guy, you're socially awkward.. But I like that."

I stared at her,my heart pounding, and wondered, How can somebody seem so perfect?

I looked outside, and felt myself blush. I sighed, and started.

"So, there's this boy. And he's mentally unstable. His mom died, and so did his dad. He has this mad crush on a girl, since.. well, a long time. He's head-over-heels for this girl, but she's going out.. With this douche. A-" Lanny slapped my arm, and I grinned, "And, the boy, is so upset. He's losing himself, and can't stop thinking about her. He thinks about her day, and night, wondering, does she like me back? And he says to himself, of course not! Why would somebody.. as.. as perfect as her, like somebody like me?"

I nervously looked at Lanny, and expected her to be getting out, but she wasn't. She was staring straight at me.

"Was that boy? Named Jesse Walter?" She said breathlessly.

I slowly nodded.

"And.. And that girl? What was her name?" She asked, cautiously.

I smiled weakly, "Lanny. Lanny Carter, and she was beautiful." Lanny looked shocked, before throwing her arms around my neck, and slowly, I wrapped my arms around her waist. She pulled away, looking at my lips.

I smirked, and kissed her.

***

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