Just Jade

Chapter 3, Do We Ever Learn

And then my heart stopped, and I died. That didn't happen, wish it did. Instead, my heart raced, its pace doubling by the second. The thought of Robyn kissing me flashed through my mind. I continued gazing into her beautiful eyes. Eyes which mesmerised me, but I somehow snapped out of it. I can't believe this girl. Doesn't she have better things to do? Something rages in me, anger? Embarrassment? "No! " I snapped, got up and stormed off, still looking at her. Her face was full of confusion, her mind full of questions.

Before the period ended, I was on my way out of school. The school guard was about to stop me. I was planning to evade him. So I search for an exit, a way to dodge him. I see a low fence to my right. It's next to the principal's silver car. Pass that is a straight road for me to run home. But I guess I'm lucky because the bell rang. It's home time. I walk through the gate, like a boss. Honestly speaking, I don't think I'd make that jump. I would have made a fool out of myself if I attempted. I could see me slipping on that car and falling into the guard. "Last to come in but first to leave," I hear the guard mumble to himself. I wanted to give him a piece of my mind, but my stomach growled instead.

I get home, and I went straight to the kitchen. I open the fridge and searched for food. Ah pizza, my mouth waters as I put it in the microwave.

I can't stop thinking of what happened last period. I begin pacing up and down the living room, pausing a bit to bite into my pizza then continue pacing up and down. I think back, realising that I had no reason to storm out. I don't understand why I did that. I had an ugly gut feeling that didn't go away.

I pull out my phone. Searched for Robyn and dialed her number. Did I forget to mention that Robyn gave me her cell number? I guess I did. Sorry, I'm forgetful at times. She needed to catch up on work, and I happened to be up to date, unlike most in our class. When she took it, she gave me her number to text her in the morning to make sure she doesn't forget my book. Nothing romantic going on, totally platonic.

"Hey, Robyn it's Jade."

"Oh. Hey Jade, are you okay? "

"Yes I am, I just wanted to tell you that I'm sorry for storming off like that."

"It's okay. It's my fault for pushing it. Want to talk about why you don't wanna date anyone?"

"Nope! Uh and about Monica, I have a plan, Dean is single. Next week there's some festival, I'll bring Dean, and you'll bring Monica," I said, changing my tone from harsh to sweet in a millisecond. Maybe I'm bipolar, who knows?

"So, you asking for a double date?"
"Nooo, you got it wrong. Uhm, bring your boyfriend or some date. I don't mind."

I then cut the call, feeling irritated. I then called Dean. I need to tell him about this. Knowing him, he's going to get hyped up as he wouldn't dare miss out on a girl like Monica.

*****

You know that moment when you tell yourself that you should have just stayed home. Yeah, that moment is right now. I'm stuck at Dean's party, and it's getting messy. I walk around the lounge, searching for Dean. Two couples were kissing on the couch, a group dancing in the middle of the room, and drunk people. "Well, no duh inner me, it is a party. What you expect sober people?" I say to myself. Anyway, a couple was in the corner making out. Then some guy jacked in the pot plant. That was gross. I try to ignore it as I walk past, but there's only so much you can ignore.
I walked into Dean's room. In front, a single bed with blue sheets and pass that was an open place where I found Dean with Monica, Robyn, and Jessica sitting on the floor. Jessica is Dean's sister.

Robyn was stunning tonight, wearing an exquisite short-sleeved coral-black dress with high heels. The dress designed as if the stars danced with her when she moved. A honey brownstone pendant around her neck was self-made, complimenting the colour of her eyes. She's drop-dead gorgeous. If that was her dressed to kill, consider me dead.