I Just Can't Stop Loving You ~ MJ Fantasy

Chapter 20 ~ Challenge

(Michael's POV)

"And that means, I won't be able to hang out more with you guys." Annie says looking down. She told us all about the situation and how Miss Laura wants her to be with Jack.

No, no no! This is not happening. First that guy makes Annie attracted towards him, and now he wants her to be attached with him? What does Miss Laura drink today? Is she gone crazy or what? How can she do this?

"This is not done, Annie! This is your life, your school, and we are your friends! You have every right to hang out with us! You are not a prisoner, for God's sake!" I blurt out. Wait. Did I just say all that? I hope Annie doesn't get a wrong meaning of this.

She looks at me, "Relax, Michael. It's just a matter of a few days. Everything will be like before, I promise." She says hopefully. I hope so.

"Hey guys, I have a suggestion!" Katy exclaims. No. Not another one. Please Katy, don't say something unexpected. Please Katy, plea-

"Why don't we include him in our group?" There she goes. "I mean, you know, we'll be able to know him and still hang out with Annie. It's always nice to make new friends, ya know! What say Chris?" She asks Chris in excitement. Great.

"You're always right, babe." He exclaims kissing her on the forehead. She simply smiles.

"Annie?" Annie quitely nods.

"Michael?" I don't answer back. "Michael?" She says a little louder this time. "Uh.. yeah?" I ask confused.

"Great! So that means we have all four yeses! Go Annie, call Jack!" She shouts. What, what, what? When in the world did I say yes?! I didn't even respond. That means.. ugh! She thought that 'Oh yeah' was a response. Awesome! Now I lost my chance to answer. I'm about to say something, but too late. The devil is already here.

"Guys, meet Jack!" Annie declares as they both walk towards us with Jack having the brightest smile on his face. And I'm the only one in this group who's not smiling right now, rather giving him an annoyed expression.

Suddenly, I feel a hit on my shoulder, by which I shake up a little. "Ouch, Katy. That hurts!" I whisper.

"At least, smile a little. Will you?" Katy speaks through clenched teeth. I momentily, force a smile on my face.

"It's nice meeting you, man." Chris says one last time.

"Same here." Jack smiles. Now it's Katy's turn to greet him, then mine. I wish my turn never comes.

"I guess, I know you. We met this morning, remember?" Katy says smilingly. Jack nods. They both shake hands.

"Katy Singleton." She introduces herself.

"Nice to meet you." He says nicely. And now.. it's none other than Mr. Michael Jackson's turn. Maybe Katy is right. Why am I so frustrated? I've always been a welcoming person and a nice one, so why not now?

He looks over at me and takes out his hand, "Jack Dawson." He introduces.

"Michael Jackson." I say without hesistance shaking his hand manly.

He nods. "Nice to meet you, old sport." He says. What's up with this 'old sport' thing? I just got to know him.

"Nice to meet you too. What's up with this ol-" Chris cuts me up.

"So what brings you here, mate?" He asks Jack. "I mean, I've never seen you around in the city."

"Yeah, actually, I used to live in London before. But, it's my Dad's transfer what brought me here. So, we both live here, now. Hence, I've been admissioned to this school." He explains his story to us and all of us nod.

"What about your mother?" Annie asks. The colour of his face changed immediately.

"She's no more.." he says. Poor boy.

"I'm so sorry." Annie says looking down at the ground.

"I'm not finished, yet! She's no more with us. My parents divorced 2 years ago. They felt like they weren't good enough for each other so." He says finally completing the sentence.

"Okay, now enough of the emotional drama. Welcome to the group, buddy. We're glad to welcome you and don't worry, whenever anyone troubles you, just remember us and whenever we have to pay the canteen bills, we'll remember you!" Chris jokes and everyone starts laughing.

At the moment, the bell rings. "Thank you, guys. Thank you very much. It was a pleasure meeting you all." Jack declares nodding.

*At the Basket Ball Court*
(Chris' POV)

This sucks, man. All these announcement shit is ugh! I feel like a damn servant who's following every rule this little piece of crap announces. Well, everyone does but still..

I feel a pat on the shoulder and turn around and see Jack. "Hey Man." I say as we high five each other.

"Hi. So what do you think? I mean, are you taking part in the Basketball match, this year?" He asks me.

"Man, don't take a Black so easy! You know Michael Jordan? He's from our race! That's where my Basketball passion came from and hence, hell yeah I'm in! What about ya?" I ask proudly.

"Well, yes. Because I'm yet another Basketball lover. It's my favorite sport. So, I'm in too." He says confidentally. I give him a pat on the back.

"Great, then. See you on the team." I tell him. He nods. Just then, Michael walks over to us.

"Hi guys. What are you talking about?" He asks both of us.

"Basketball. Hey Michael, you in too?" Jack asks walking over to Michael.

"Me? Oh no, no. I don't play Basketball." He replies in his defense.

"Oh come on, man. Give it a try!" I say trying to cheer him up, but no. I'm sure he won't give in.

"No, Chris. I just.. I just can't." Michael chuckles. See? Told ya.

"Come on, Michael. Okay, look, this is my challenge to you.." Jack begins. Oops, mate. You got that one wrong. "You score more baskets than me, then you get whatever you want. But, if I scored more then I take that chance, so challenge?" Jack ends his sentence.

There, brother. You made one hell of a mistake by challenging Michael. If you ever challenge Michael, there's no way he's leaving one damn chance to make you lose. He always wins, no matter what.

"Michael, Michael listen to me, man-" I stand up blocking Michael's view but he cuts me off, as expected. He removes me in front of him, so that he can be face to face with Jack.

"Challenge accepted." Michael says with a smirk on his face.

This word is now gonna bring a change in our friendship. Challenge.

Now is the time for the boys to proove themeselves. It's now or never. What do you think will happen next? Stay tuned to know. xx

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