The sass is real

21- Tis the season!

A/N Hey guys :) I'm so sorry that I haven't updated in a long time but I was reading this book and yeah...I got caught up in it. But yeah, basically...this story is ending. In this chapter, the book will be completed and yeah, I'm sorry if you expected more. But its not as fun writing it as before and I want to write a new story and frankly, there's no point in dragging out unnecessary drama. So yeah sorry about that but please, comment/vote/share and stay awesome :P

I close the door and go into my room, cuddling into my blankets and pillows. Finally, I'm home! I smile and bundle myself up in the blankets more, burying my face into the cold side of the pillow. I sigh in contentment...I'm finally in my room. Without Jared. Without all the drama. I yawn and close my eyes, planning to take a short nap.

I wake up when I notice banging on my door, getting up and opening it. I rub my eyes sleepily and see its Elizabeth...oh joy! She leans on the door frame and slowly whispers out "Honey, Jared and his family is coming over to celebrate an early Christmas with us and I'd really like you to be there. They're coming in about 10 minutes or so, please be dressed and awake when they are." She leaves me alone in my room and I groan, getting up and going to take a shower.

When I'm all clean and wearing my Christmas clothing, not really caring that we're all celebrating a little early because dad and Elizabeth will be at work during the holiday. I go out of my room, liking the feeling of my slippers/socks on the hardwood floor. I slide down the banister and take in the decorations....remembering the feeling of mum and me hanging up mistletoe. I walk away to the kitchen before I'm fully overcome with nostalgia, grabbing a snack. An apple hangs in my mouth when I see Jared looking a bit...glum, standing alongside with his mother and father. They smile at me and Jared grimaces, walking away to the living room. I roll my eyes but remind myself that he broke up with someone so obviously he'll be a bit moody. I walk over and join the conversation with both sets of caregivers, smiling and nodding occasionally. His mother nudges me towards Jared and mouths the words 'go talk to him'. I hastily walk over and see him glare through his eyelashes up at me. He growls "go away. I don't want to talk to you". I stay there and contemplate whether I should but before I leave, he gets up and sits at the table where the food will be served. Elizabeth calls out that Dinner is ready and I take a seat; unfortunately the one in front of Jared since there is no other spot left.

It seems as if dad notices the tension between us because he starts a conversation about business which prompts Jared's father to join him, making Elizabeth and Jared's mum talk about the men talking about business. Leaving Jared and I in an awkward silence...great! I attempt to make conversation but Jared shuts it down every single fucking time so I give up. I munch on my food and avoid looking in his direction, knowing just how angry I am with him, I might lunge across the table and strangle him.

When dessert comes across, Jared's mother asks us questions about the trip. "So what did you guys do on the trip? I know that Jared said that it was fairly docile but I'd love to hear your version Azelia dear?" making me swallow uncomfortably. I take a sip of water and continue "Um it was fairly normal, like Jared said. Yeah I enjoyed it...except for the end of it because well...Jared was abit moody but then again, breakups do that I suppose" making his mother nod sympathetically. Elizabeth clearly cannot interpret how touchy of a subject it is for Jared because she asks him what happened with the whole breakup. I shift in my seat and see Jared glaring at me with absolute vehemence. "Well Mrs.Roberts, my ex-girlfriend, Desire and I just...didn't feel the same way anymore. If you'd like to know more, you could always ask Azelia. I'm sure she'd love to talk about it" seething in anger, anger directed towards me. His mother gasps at his comment and I flush in anger and embarrassment. He drops his napkin and excuses himself, going outside and into the backyard. His father looks around awkwardly and his mother softly suggests "I'm so sorry..the breakup is really hard on him. Why he cares so much about that...girl, I have no clue for the life of me. Azelia I know this may seem stupid but could you please talk to him?". I smile and nod but mentally curse and break things.

I go outside and see him sitting on the swing set, glancing at me as I come closer. If i had my way, I'd leave him out here but some part of me wants to stay...wants to know why the hell he is being such a jerk.

"Go away Azelia. If you think I'm going to apologize then you're wrong. Okay...just leave me alone!" he fumes, waving his hand at me dismissively.

My anger boils over and words are spoken before I can stop "Why the fuck are you so angry at me? What did I do? I get it, you broke up with that slut and you're sad boo hoo! That is no excuse to act the way you are, especially since I've done nothing wrong. God, you're worse than a pms'ing woman! Just tell me, what the fuck I did to deserve this. One reason..one actual reason why you are acting like this! Remember the Jared that i was friends with? I miss that guy even though he was annoying as fuck because you...you're a shallow jackass who unfortunately I know!"

"Oh my fucking god, would you just shut up!? I'm angry at you because you keep being you. Seriously! We wont ever be friends so just get that out of your fucking mind already!" he shouts.

My voice drops to a mere whisper as I utter the single word "why?"

 He stands up and walks over to me, directly in front of me now. His eyes are livid and his voice is loud but not like he's shouting, more like he's saying but angrily.

"Wanna know why I'm so mad at you...why I'm so mad at myself? Because of you! When you were higher than a fucking kite, it was then I realized that I had more fun with you than any other girl. That thought ran through my mind, making me lose it when I found out Desire was behind you getting drugged. I broke up with her and honestly, I don't even care about that! All I care about is the way your eyes sparkle when you think of books or the way your hair flicks behind our shoulder but still looks fucking perfect. The way you smile when you think of something funny that you've heard before or the way that you still manage to look better than any other girl wearing fucking pyjamas! We cant be fucking friends Azelia! You have no idea how hard it is to be all nice and friendly with you when all I can think about is how much I like you and how hard it is for me not to show it. So just stop..stop being so perfect and we'll get along fucking fantastically!"

I stand there, kinda overwhelmed with everything. He feels the same way as I do.. Jared stands there, looking at me nervously and it makes me connect our lips, savouring the feeling when he responds. When I pull away, his forehead leans on my temple and he sighs out in happiness. I hear a click and I turn to see Elizabeth holding a camera alongside with dad and Jared's parents. They look at us happily although dad looks a bit smug, making me bury my face in Jared's jumper. He chuckles and I feel the vibrations through his hoodie. I look up at him and see...a look of love?like? in his eyes. He holds me closer and softly whispers "I'm desperately in like with you".

We all go back inside after some time and some mocking but I dont mind at all. Before he leaves he plants a kiss on my cheek and waves goodbye, making me smile and wave back. Skipper always did say smile and wave boys...just smile and wave.

I cannot wait till college, mainly because a penpal of mine called Tessa is going there and above all, there is a great education system.

Andd....jared's going there but its no big deal...

We just happen to be in like with eachother