Lets Make a Pact

13 - Really, Jared?

7 months later Celia's POV-

      Only a few months left of my junior year and I want to drop out. High school is hard which I'm now realizing since I actually have to focus on what I'm doing now. Jared always made things fun, he would make deals that each time I finished 5 problems on my homework he would owe me a favor or that's one free meal he made to make me. Pretty much giving me something if I finished my work but now I dread it. I still do it but now it's boring. Jared had been at Stanford for 7 months, of course he came home for turkey day, Christmas, and New Year's eve but I haven't seen him since. Since we have a 5 day weekend for Valentines day this Friday I figured I'd surprise him. 

      I had saved money from my job at Mickey's for a flight to California plus some money that I got for Christmas. I asked my father and mom which they didn't say no since they trust Jared and I. So it was planned Wednesday, would be the start of the five day weekend so I'm leaving then and I asked Derek to drive me from the airport since Marcus can't keep a secret to save his life. I took a quick shower ready to go to bed before texting Jared.

Me: Hey Baby im going to sleep goodnight. I love you.

Jared: Goodnight gorgeous I can't wait to see you spring break.

Me: I know, Goodnight.

Jared: 143

      I smiled to myself, 143 is something Jared started saying since his boys make fun of him for actually being in a relationship so he started saying he loved me with those three numbers. I didn't mind because I made me think of gossip girl, Chuck and Blair. 3 words eight letters say them and I'm yours. I plugged in my phone and cuddled with my blanket. Before I knew it I had fallen asleep.

      I wake up to the sound of my alarm blaring from across the room. I found it better to have the alarm away from my bed since I used to over sleep 24-7. I stood up and stretched yawning wide. I went and brushed my teeth and hair before getting dressed. I stood on the front porch waiting for Mary using the last one of Jared's hoodies that still smelt like his cologne. I could have gotten another but I refuse to go to the tree house without Jared there.

"Get in loser were going to high school" Mary joked as she pulled up, partially quoting mean girls.

"Your so lame Mary" I laugh jogging to her car getting inside

      She drove for a few minutes before we got to school, I got out of the car and went to my locker. This would be about the time Marcus would come say good morning to Mary and Jared would be extremely loud in making a declaration of how great I am because he wants something. I smile to myself and take my textbook out of my locker going to class. I can't wait until tomorrow. I got to class and sat with Dexter and Tiffany they were seniors I met them at cheer tryouts last August Dexter is one of the 6 male cheerleaders on the squad and the only straight one. Tiffany, his girlfriend managed managed to convince him to do it while he waited for basketball season. 

"So your leaving for California tomorrow right? To see that hottie boyfriend of yours" Tiffany asked sitting on the end of the table against the wall her legs tossed over Dexter's lap. 

"Yes am I am so excited, Derek" who she met when he came down with Jared and Marcus for New years "is driving me from the airport since Marcus sucks at keeping secrets the only one he managed to keep was the one asking Mary to prom." I say honestly

"Hes really cool" Dexter adds in taking notes barely being able to talk and write at the say time unlike me.

"Yea I think hes inner circle already" I point out

      After that we stopped taking and listened to the lesson. Soon enough the first class ended, I shot up from my chair ready for next class since Mary was in there. I got to the next class and saw Mary, I smiled and sat next to her. The day flew by which I was thankful for. Tomorrow I would be back in California with my boyfriend and two of my best friends. I got home and went to my room. I watched a few movies to pass the time wishing it was the next day already. I went down and ate dinner with my old man while my mom was working. We talked about California and how much I loved it. 

"Really dad there is so much to do there plus Derek taught all of us how to surf with the help of his friend Sammy" I smiled I didn't actually know Derek was gay until I saw how he looked at Sammy I don't think he told Jared and Marcus yet though. He didn't even tell me I just knew I'm guessing the boys know also but that's beside the point.

"Thats amazing sweetie I'm so proud of you, have you sent out your applications to Stanford and Berkeley?" He asked me and I smiled

"I did and I really hope I get into one of them. I think that I'm going to do Marine biology if I get into Stanford and Dance if I get into Berkeley if I get into both I'm flipping a coin." I point out.

"Is it really that hard to decide what you want to do?" He asked.

"yes dad I can't decide I love the ocean and the sea life and it would be great to study but dancing is what I love to do" I explain 

"I'll be proud of you either way" 

      After dinner I finish packing and lay in bed. I sigh to myself feeling as if i'm making a bad decision. I shake it off and hear my phone vibrate.

Jared: Goodnight Princess, 143

Me: I love you to, Jared.

      We didn't talk much since Jared has school but we will get through it. I plug my phone back in and lay down. I snuggle into my pillow still having the gut feeling that something is going to go wrong. I push it down telling myself everything is going to be alright when I see Jared. I fell asleep smiling to myself.

      I wake up to my alarm blaring once again. It was 5 am here so it was 3 am in California. By the time I got to California it would be around 9 am when I got there. I quickly got ready for my flight and got dressed. My mom was driving me to the airport since she was the only one willing to wake up at 5.

     I got my mom and she drove me to the airport quickly so she could go back to bed. I walked through the airport hiding my gate and seat easily. I got the window seat. I laid my head down and waited for the rest of the plane population to board. After 15 minutes the plane had lifted into the air. Again I fell asleep and woke up as the tires hit the pavement at my destination. I took my bags and went towards the lobby I looked for Derek and wasn't surprised when I saw him towering over everyone. He held a sign that said 'Welcome home from rehab, Celia' I gave laughed before running up and giving him a hug. We went outside and found his car. He dropped me off and gave me a kiss on my forehead wishing me good luck. 

     I step into the house and look around no one was around. I walked to the fridge seeing a note from Marcus dated last night that he was staying the night at the dorms with Oliver. I nodded and went to the boys' room. I opened the door and saw Jared sleeping next to a naked red-head.

"Really, Jared?" I yell out taking his hoodie off throwing it at his tired face. I ran out of the house crying I ran a few blocks before hailing a cab. I could feel my phone vibrating in my pocket. I looked at it seeing his name. I burst into tears again and had the taxi driver drop me off close to the beach.