Jam's Fallen Angel

Chapter 6

We got out of the car leaving Christine still sleeping. We walked into the radio station with Hawk leading the way. It all happened like a blur, Trip had hung up on the radio station after winning KISS tickets. I guess after we all saw Jeremiah's mom burn their tickets, they found a way to score more. We walked in the elevator and leaned against the wall until Hawk yelled and reached for Trip's throat choking him.

We broke it a part walking outside, the boys walked sadly since they lost another chance. We then heard a woman's voice from a megaphone. It was a group of "Moms" parading signs and chanting, KISS was evil and satanic. Hawk lit a cigarette, "Now there's a woman who totally abuses the privilege of motherhood." He hissed pointing to the group. I agreed, not only was Jeremiah's mother like that but so was mine. "Guys, where's the Volvo?" Lex hinted to the new car the was parked there, starting to freak out.

Jeremiah spoke up, "It was stolen." Hawk realized something. "Christine stole it! Asleep, my ass! That Stella booted with your mom's wheels." Lex began getting angrier. "Jam why'd you talk us into picking up that bitch in the first place! ?" Jeremiah's face turned sad. "I'm sorry guys I thought it was the right thing to do." Seeing him get treated like that made me a little sad, "Hey, he couldn't have known she was a crazy bitch and hotwire the car." I said backing him up.

Lex was still worried about the car, "We have to tell the cops." he said in desperation. Hawk then said, "We are in Detroit. The cops aren't gonna waste city money for a Swedish car." Lex then nodded, "Yea, my mom's got insurance. What's the worse thing she could do. Ground me for the rest of the year?"

Hawk smiled happy his friend understood him but then he began freaking out again, "Holy shit! I'm in so much trouble my mom's gonna kill me."Lex gulped jumping a little. Hawk rolled his eyes, "Lex shut the fuck up!" I placed a hand on his shoulder squeezing it. He looked at me and copied the breathing exercises I was doing to calm him down. "Breathe Lexie Breathe." I said before laughing at his face in response to the nickname.

I listened to Hawk's plan which was to get a ticket from a scalper. Then Trip opened his mouth, "What if we beat the shit out of five little dudes and steal their tickets." He said smiling. "Brillance. Sheer Brillance." Trip smiled wider at Hawk's words, "Give Albert Einstein here the Nobel prize." Hawk continued, Trip's smile dropped.

"Every man for themselves, we'll meet over there at 8:30." Hawk said. I looked at Jeremiah who had a mix of jealousy and anger on his face which made me a little confused. A sudden idea popped in my head, "Wait, I have an idea-" I was interrupted by Hawk, "Shut up You know I was starting to like you and actually thought we could be fucking friends. You know since you weren't lying to our faces anymore. But you're fucking annoying. We risk everything taking you with us because Jam over here is a lovesick puppy. You're a girl for fucks sake, I'm sure you'll end up lying to his face and fucking some guy on the side." He snarled.

I stared at who I thought was my friend in horror. Anger soon rose inside me, I took a step forward slapping him in the face then running away with tears beginning to slide down my cheeks. Not cause i was sad but because i was fucking angry, Lex and Jam called after me but I was already out of their sight. My beeper buzzed in my pocket, I fished it out and checked it. "Just find me and we'll figure it out." I sniffed and put my pager in my bag.

Ugh, stupid boys. Stupid day. Stupid rock. Stupid Stupid Stupid. "Oh my god, a puppy" I cooed as I crouched down beside a little puppy crying. Once it trusted me I scooped it up and brought it closer to my chest. "Hi baby, oh you're freezing. Mommy's here. I'll take good care of you, love." I went inside a nearby store and bought a small dog food packet and water. I looked across the street once I got out and seeing Jeremiah being dragged by his mom to church. I turned to continue walking. Shit, Jeremiah's mom. The bright boy must have gotten caught.

I went near the church taking my sweater off wrapping it around the puppy leaving it hidden with food. I walked inside and slipped into a confession booth. The door opened and I sat still. I relaxed until I realized it was Jeremiah. He talked to the Father who told him to think of a bigger sin than losing KISS tickets. He sat back and I placed my hand on his mouth. "Shhhh, it's me, idiot." I laughed. "How and why are you here?" Jeremiah asked.

"I saved your ass once, why not do it again, it's fun." I smiled, He laughed, shaking his head, "Oh, and remember don't take what Hawk said serious, He acts like he's on his period half the time." He laughed trying to lighten up the mood. I nodded "Yea but there's always some truth within the lines. Plus I haven't been 100% truthful, I couldn't bring it up cause I was having so much fun and quite frankly when people find out they change. This was different than any other night I've snuck out, I was myself with people who weren't the same three people. If the first time going out with you guys went like this then I can't help but imagine how it is every day. Just please don't let this change the way you see me." Jeremiah looked at me in confusion on what I was hiding.

"Promise not to say anything?" I held my pinky out then Jeremiah curled his pinky with mine. "My mom got pregnant with me and married my dad when they were still in college. They argued a lot growing up but pretended to be happy for me, I like to think they were madly in love before I was born but i won't ever be sure. This continued until my dad got sick, he passed away a couple months later leaving my mom to care for me. His sister or my aunt helped her take care of me emotionally and a bit financially. My aunt soon started dating her friend that she would bring over a lot and growing up he was my best friend but like I said I was rebelling it was my way of acting out due to my dad passing away so young. My mom thought my aunts boyfriend was the cause of my "rebellious'" phase but I know she used it as an excuse cause i knew she was hurting too. Long story short, my aunt's name is Debra Jensen." I said feeling some weight lift off my shoulders.

"I- I heard that name before. Oh- oh your aunts a playboy bunny?" Jeremiah said confused about how that was my secret. "Jeremiah, who's your idol?" He responded with the only right answer, "Peter Criss." I laughed, "Well my aunt's boyfriend is in a band and they're very famous." I said laughing a little. Jeremiah was in deep thought then he figured it out.

He got on his feet facing me. "Your aunt- he is your uncle. I- your FREAKING UNCLE IS PETER CRISS?!" I immediately shushed him. He sat back down next to me. "Yes, He was sending me beepers cause my mom was worried after she saw a note I left at home and he was notified since my mom knew he was having a concert here. This is the last thing he sent me." I showed Jeremiah then stuffed it in my pocket.

I looked at him remembering what Hawk said and remembering the way he made me feel. I realized I had a crush on Jeremiah Bruce. My neighbor. I put my hand in Jeremiah's hand making him face me before he said anything I kissed him and he kissed me back. "Did it change?" I whispered staring into his eyes. "What?" He asked staring back into mine. "The way you see me, did it change?" I looked into his eyes looking for any hint that it did. "I liked you the moment I laid my eyes on you."He leaned closer and closer until I was laid on the floor with him on top. "Me too." I whispered reaching up to kiss him again, wrapping my arms around his neck pulling him closer to me.

Jeremiah stared at me lovingly which made me blush deeply then he attacked my neck and chest kissing and biting. I felt pure ecstasy. "Do you have protection ?" Jeremiah pulled one from his pocket. I then got my first reason to love the church. What a story to tell our kids.