WISE FRIEND

CHANGES

A few weeks went by after Jackson went to the Hype House, Jackson and Chase were texting most of the time. Chase understood the fact that Jackson couldn't hang all the time, it was pretty sad for Chase because he really enjoyed hanging with him. He could make jokes with Jackson and Jackson wouldn't take it personal for he makes the same jokes.

Chase was laying on his bed waiting for Jackson to text him back, but Chase could not get the advice, Jackson gave him that night, out of his head. Charlie was living with Chase in the Hype House and it was awkward. Chase laid there for a few more minutes before deciding it is time to act up. Chase got off his bed and went over to Charlie's room, Chase was standing there trying to catch his breathing, like he was hyperventilating. His heart was beating in his throat and he was starting to feel dizzy. Chase build up the needed energy to pick up his hand to knock on the door, and by doing so he realized what he has done and suddenly felt like he was way over his head. Chase wanted to jolt away. Chase turned his back to the door to run away, but heard the door open behind him. Chase stood there closing his eyes and dropping his head and turned around slowly looking down at his feet.

Conversation between Chase and Charlie

Chase: H-Hi Charlie...

Charlie: H-Hello Chase...can I-I help you with something...

Chase: Actually I uhm...was wondering...if I could maybe talk to you or something. Like if you want to...I mean, if you don't want to I get it...I was just wondering if you wanted to and...please say something before I make myself look stupid...

Charlie (Looks at Chase with a weird look) What do you wane talk about?

Chase: Well...I...I...I am sorry I can not do this right now!

Charlie: Chase! Wait! You can't just knock on my door and say you wanne talk and the run away!

Chase: I know! This is just so difficult for me right now!

Charlie: What is on your mind Chase?

Chase: (Takes a deep breath) Okay...I was thinking a lot about what I did to you and it is killing me. I know there will be no chance in hell that I could change what I did and I know words can not fixes the pain I caused you, but Charlie...I am so sorry for what I have done to you and you have all the right to hate me, but I can not live with myself knowing I didn't try fixing things just a little...

By this time both Charlie and Chase was crying, Chase could see the tears in her eyes were pure pain and it killed him even more. He could not believe he made such a stupid mistake! He looked at Charlie with questioning look. Charlie responded by slapping Chase and both of them stood there with shock in their eyes. Chase holding his cheek as it burned and Charlie covering her mouth with both hands, not believing what she just have done.

Charlie: Chase! I am so, so, so very sorry I just did that!

Chase: It's fine Charlie...I deserved it...

Charlie: It still doesn't make it okay..

Chase: Please...don't worry about it...

Charlie: (Charlie Sighs) Look Chase, I appreciate the fact that you came to me to apologize, but it is going to take time for the wounds to heal. I don't really know if I could trust you anymore...

Chase: I know! And I totally get that! I just really want to try and fix things, you know.

Charlie: Like I said, I appreciate your efforts and maybe we will be friends, but for now I think it is best to keep our distance from each other. This thing spread like wild fire on the internet and the last thing I am looking forward to is having another story going around about us being together...you know.

Chase: I completely understand, thank you for even listening to me.

Chase went back to his room, tears burning his eyes and falling down his cheek. Chase made sure to start cleaning up his side but he still couldn't help but feel like a backstabber and feeling totally worthless. Chase went into his room and fell onto his bed bursting into tears, biting down on his pillow so no one could hear him scream and crying like the world is going to end. In Chase's mind, it was like the world is going to end because Charlie was his world and now she is gone. Chase decided to text Jackson to ask him if he would like to come over after work because he needed to speak with him. Chase send the text and just laid there before he fell asleep.

Jackson felt his phone vibrate, but didn't think to much about it. His phone vibrates none stop everyday, but a weird feeling was shivering his spine and he decided to check his phone anyway. As he took his phone out he saw Chase's name on the screen and seeing the message he left Jackson. Jackson immediately responded by phoning Chase, but didn't get any answer. Jackson ran to his office already excepting the worst case scenario. Jackson grabbed all his things and jolted out of his office on his way to the elevator just to be stopped by his assistant and reminding him about his last meeting. "Cancel it!" Jackson demanded and step in the elevator. Jackson ran to his car and sped away to the Hype House. Luckily Jackson is a skilled driver so slipping past and through the traffic was an ease for him. Jackson got to the Hype House and ran to the front door banning on it. The door went open reviling Addison. Jackson immediately blushed and choked on his words.

Conversation between Jackson and Addison

Jackson: H-Hey A-Addison!

Addison: Hey Jackson! This is a nice surprise!

Jackson: Uhm...It is?

Addison: Of course silly...how have you been?

Jackson: (Start to blush even harder) I have...uhm...good! I'm good and I have always been good and...

Addison: (Starts laughing) Nervous much?

Jackson: What...n-no! No, I am not.

Addison: That is not what your cheeks are saying.

Jackson: Uhm...Addison! Is Chase here?

Addison: (Smiles) You are so cute, yeah he is in his room.

Hearing Addison saying that Jackson is cute completely stunned him. Jackson could barely think for himself and just walked in and went to Chase's room. Jackson couldn't even remember why he was here. Jackson opened the door to Chase's room. Jackson went inside to compose himself and remember why he was here. He looked over to Chase's bed and saw him sleeping there. Now Jackson understood why Chase didn't answered his phone. The boy was in a deep slumber. Jackson noticed tearstains on Chase's face. Wondering what happened, Jackson sat on his bed looking at him, Jackson smiled at himself because he heard light snores coming from Chase. Chase wiggled his nose because he hair was tickling his nose and without thinking Jackson brushed Chase's hair away which woke Chase up.

Jackson: Sorry Chase, it is me Jackson.

Chase: (Yawns) Oh hey, what are you doing here?

Jackson: You texted me to come.

Jackson did not get any answer from Chase and when Jackson got up to walk around the bed, Jackson saw Chase fell asleep again. "Geez, he is a quick sleeper", Jackson whispered to himself. Just as Jackson wanted to leave he heard Chase mumbled to Jackson to please stay. Jackson turned around and looked at Chase. Chase's eyes opened and closed again. Jackson sighs and goes over to the bed, sit down and takes off his shoes, and just as Jackson laid down, Chase came over like a magnet and curled himself against Jackson. Jackson gasped because Chase's body was ice-cold and the fact that Chase is cuddling with Jackson. Jackson laid there wondering how this conversation is going to go down. Eventually Jackson fell asleep as well...