Chapter 35

I spend about an hour around the mall finding an outfit but this isn’t working. I can’t find anything.  I don’t even know why I’m so serious about buying this outfit. It’s only a small party Ben’s throwing...

I’ve not checked my phone once since I came here and I don’t plan on texting anyone until I find this damn outfit. I see a shop with clearance sale signs in all the windows of the shop so I decide to take a look. The shop is empty which is good. I hate shopping when it’s packed.

I go through all the clothes racks full of skirts when one catches my eye. I notice it as one that a mannequin was wearing in the shop window. It is an off white colour with black flowers printed all over it. It’s the only skirt I’ve seen all day that I like... I’m so fussy.

I decide to go back to the mannequin to see what it’s paired with the skirt. It’s wearing a plain black top, a blue blazer with black tights and surprisingly, I think it looks really nice.

After buying the whole outfit except the blazer, I start walking out of the mall when I pass Starbucks. So tempting... I debate whether to go in or go home and get on with all the homework I’ve had saved for weeks. I’m so behind on it but I need my Starbucks.

I walk in and get a large hot chocolate to go. I play around with a straw I picked up until my order finally comes. I walk out of the shop with my bags and hot chocolate and begin walking home.

I get home and practically run upstairs... One, the heater’s next to my room and I need to warm up, and two, I need to try this outfit on ASAP.

I smile as I open the box with my shoes in. I undress and change into my new outfit, finishing the look with my heels. I take my hair out of the pony tail I put it in before going to town. I must say, I look really good. The outfit goes perfectly with my shoes and I don’t look overdressed. I start planning how to have my hair and start trying loads of hairstyles out until I realise I have to do all my homework.

“Shit” I mumble and change into my pyjamas. I tie my hair back up and try focusing on this god damn homework but all I think about is Ben’s party. I’ve never been this excited for a party in my life and I’m actually confusing myself...

I force the party to the back of my head and put all my attention into my homework, when I hear a knock at my window.

“Fuck sake” I moan and walk over to open it. “Jack you can’t come in”

“Why not” he pouts and looks up at me.

“I have so much homework. You should have warned me that you were coming”

“Maybe if you answered your calls and texts once in a while” he trails off.

“I’ve been busy”

“Just let me in. I won’t distract you I promise” he smiles. “Come on, I’m bored”

“Fine, but don’t distract me”

“Pinky promise” he smirks and holds out his pinky. I roll my eyes and stand aside to let him jump in.

“You could’ve just knocked on the door” I laugh.

“Oh yeah...”

“Right, do whatever you want. Mum and Dad aren’t back so help yourself to food or whatever. Just don’t distract me” I say, sternly.

“Wahey” he cheers and runs downstairs.

I go though my whole Science and English folders to help me do my homework. I read over my work as a bit of revision that needed to be done, and finish with answering questions for every subject that set me homework... Basically, every subject that I have.

It must’ve been 2 hours since I started my homework and I think I’m coming to an end of it. I swear that I’m going to start doing my homework the day I get it because this is too much. I could be on my laptop watching YouTubers or something right now but I have to do this shit.

I lie down on the floor and throw my pen at the wall when I realise I’ve finished. I feel like screaming but I realise Jack’s in the house and he’ll probably freak out. Speaking of Jack, I haven’t heard a peep from him since he came, wow. Before going downstairs, I check my phone and ignore all the texts and calls from Jack, seeing that he’s with me now. I reply to Conor’s and Olivia’s before going downstairs to get Jack.

I follow the smell of popcorn and walk into my living room to see the only source of light coming from the TV. He’s watching Paranormal Activity for fuck sake. I walk up behind him and grab hold of his shoulders making him scream.

“SHIT” he screams and turns around. I burst out laughing and hold my stomach to stop the pain. “Fuck off” he moans, making me laugh even more.

“I’m sorry” I calm down. The credits start rolling down the screen so I take the opportunity to turn the lights back on, only to find popcorn all over the floor with the giant bowl in the middle of the room. “What the fuck have you done?” I almost shout.

“Oops” he bites his lip.

I moan. “Just clean it up alright?”

He nods and starts putting the popcorn back in the bowl before putting it in the bin. I walk into the kitchen to get a drink and see water all over the floor with jam wiped all along the kitchen surface.

“JACK!” I scream.

“Shit, you scared the life out of me” he says, running into the kitchen and putting his hand over his mouth when he sees the state of the kitchen.

“There's fucking jam everywhere and there’s fucking popcorn stuck in it. There’s fucking water all over the floor and if you don’t fucking clean this mess up right now, I will fucking kill you” I say as calmly as possible but Jack looks terrified.

“Fuck” he mumbles and starts mopping up the floor. I sit on the stair on my phone and wait for him to finish.

“How did you manage to get so much jam everywhere?” I shout to him so he can hear me from the kitchen. He ignores me and continues wiping the surfaces. I roll my eyes and reply to Conor’s text.

“Done” he smiles and walks out of the kitchen 15 minutes after he started cleaning.

“Right” I sigh. “Remind me to never let you touch food in my house again”

“Sorry” he laughs.

“And what is that smell?” I sniff the air. I open the microwave door and out comes loads of smoke and black pieces of popcorn stuck all over the microwave. I cough as I inhale a load of smoke and just turn around to see Jack covering his mouth with the sleeve of his jumper. I let out a moan and open the kitchen door, leading to my garden. “How can you burn popcorn!?”

“I-I don’t-“

“Fuck sake, Jack” I shout and start cleaning the microwave with the rough side of the sponge. I clean it up in less than 5 minutes and turn around to see Jack stood in the same position I left him in.

“Sorry” he mumbles again.

“You look terrified” I say with no facial expression. He starts to smirk which makes me laugh a little bit.

“You’re scary” he practically whispers.

“Aw, I’m sorry” I walk over to him and hug him. “I was just really mad”

“It’s ok” he mumbles against my pyjama top. I let go of him and smile.

We spend the rest of the night talking about Ben’s party and about me and Conor. I showed him my outfit and he just teases me about how Conor with like it.

We sit on my bed and exchange our favourite YouTube videos. I show him my favourite YouTubers and he practically dribbles over how ‘hot’ they are which make me laugh. It wouldn’t put it past me if he starts watching their videos now.

“My parent’s get back in twenty minutes” I warn him.

“Yeah I’ll set off in a bit” he says, keeping his eyes locked on a video I got up.

“Oh my god, stop” I laugh and close my laptop.

“Hey I was watching that!” I squeals but a smirk plays on his lips.

“I know, do it in your own time” I say and he rolls his eyes. His phone starts ringing.

“Yup” he answers the phone. I think I hear Conor on the other line but I can’t put a finger on it. “Alright I’m on my way” he sighs before ending the call. I look at Jack and wait for him to tell me what that was about. “I’ve got to go, Conor needs me” he rolls his eyes.

I laugh, “Alright then, I’ll see you to the door”

“Aw, can’t I use the window?”

“No... You only use that when my parents are in” I say and hear someone close the front door downstairs.

“We’re home” I hear my Mum shout.

“Does this mean I get to use the window?” Jack smiles.

“I guess” I smirk and watch him climb out.

“We’re making plans tomorrow, we’ve not done anything for ages” he moans.

“Alright” I smile and give him a hug. “See you tomorrow”

I watch him run down the street and I close my window when he’s no longer in sight. A few minutes later, I get a text.

From - Jack: you’re coming to mine tomorrow x

To - Jack: yes sir x

I’m absolutely exhausted so I sit on my bed and stay on my laptop for a few minutes until I fall to sleep.

I wake up on top of my laptop and in my clothes from yesterday. I feel disgusting. I put my laptop away and get a long shower seeing as I woke up at 6:30am and have plenty of time to get ready. I get out of the shower and sort out my hair, putting in loads of effort and curling the ends. I volumize it with a bit of hairspray, start to get changed and apply my make-up.

When I finish, I stay on my phone for ages and finally go downstairs to get some breakfast. I make myself a yoghurt with strawberries in. I’d usually pick up an apple and eat it on the way to the shop but I have time to spare so I decide to take time on my breakfast. I need to start waking up this early more often.

I make my way to school at 8:10am with Conor, Jack and Lois. It’s finally Friday.

“Are you going home first or coming straight to mine?” Jack asks me on our way home from school.

“I’ll go home first and get changed”

“Ok”

“Is Conor going to be in?” I ask.

“Probably. I doubt he’s doing anything else” he laughs and I just laugh along with him.

“I’ll be at yours in half an hour then” I smile.

“Ok, see you then” he gives me a hug and walks a different direction.

I get home and change into some different clothes. I put an oversized tee that I tuck into my denim shorts. I put on some converse and throw my leather jacket over me, just in case I get cold. I leave my Mum a note and set off to Jack’s.

Tonight should be fun.