"What?" Kyle starts, "What's happening, why is no one telling me anything?" Me, Nancy and Annie continue to freak out ignoring Kyle. "Why does nobody ever tell me anything?" "Well basically," I begin, "earlier today I challenged Michael to bet, and well Michael being Michael accepted it. At first, I thought he was just being smart but he just dmed me, and well long story short I need to beat Michael, otherwise I'll have terrible seats for atl and no soundcheck for 5sos." "Okay? Beat him at what?" Questions Kyle. This child. I swear it's like he needs everything to be explained to him. "I need to be at the barrier first for atl." Kyle just nods his head, he doesn't really understand the importance of the whole situation. "Well no matter how much I would love to stay and talk about this all night, im going to go back to my room to sleep." Kyle starts. Annie chimes in, "Can I stay here tonight guys, Felicity is going to her aunties for midterm?" I nod my head as I know how terrified Annie gets about staying alone but Nancy says, "Not unless you want to sleep on the floor because im not giving up my bed." I roll my eyes. "Guys, why don't you two just go back and stay in Annie's room." Annie nods her head in agreement but Nancy, being the awkward one says, "Really? Are you sure you don't mind, I don't think we should leave you on your own?" I sigh, "Nancy, if anything, I would be very grateful to have the room to myself, it means I can play my music and dance around at 3am without waking you up, so go." "Fine, fine if you insist." Nancy gets her pjs and goes with Annie.
They are only gone a few hours when there's a knock on my door. Why are they back? What could they possibly need at 2am? When I open my door, it's not Annie or Nancy but it is indeed a very drunk James. I sigh, "What do you want James?" "I think you know what I want, princess." He slurs, stumbling into my room. He looks around for a little while then turns back to me, "Where's your friend? Are you alone?" I was about to say yes but I hesitated, "No, Nancy and Kyle are here." James scoffs. "You expect me to believe that, the lights are off and only one bed is unmade, im not stupid princess, I know you're the only one here." I ignore the fear growing inside me and try to remain confident, folding my arms I ask, "Why are you here?" "Im here to talk to you." "We can talk some other time." "I don't take no for an answer princess." And with that he half walked half stumbled over to Nancy's bed and fell down face hitting the pillow. I stood there waiting for him to move or speak, but he did nothing. I cautiously walked over to him and tapped his shoulder. No response. I can't believe this, he passed out. I was too tired to worry about a passed out James in my room, so I got in my own bed and drifted to sleep, the events of the day swirled in my head.
It was freezing cold, the beginning of February felt more like the middle of winter in the artic, it was meant to be the start of spring but it certainly didn't feel like it. I look around, im at the arena All Time Low are playing at, but the place is empty, there's no people anywhere not even a car in sight. I take my phone out of my pocket and check the time, its 6:30pm, the doors for the concert should be opening now but where's Michael? 'Of course he's not here,' I say to myself, 'He probably never meant anything he said, how could I be so naïve?' suddenly the entrance doors open and a tall slim figure towers over me, a sinister laugh comes from the figures lips, he's the joined by three more people, they're all laughing the same sinister laugh. "You honestly thought I was serious? Ha, come on I don't want to breathe the same air as you never mind race you. Maybe come back when our taller, prettier and well nothing like you." I feel my eyes burning, threatening to release the hot tears I've been holding back. They were all in front of me, the band I worshipped and loved, standing laughing at me. I felt the world crumble at my feet. I wish the ground would just swallow me up.
I sit up straight, im in my bed back at my room. It was just a dream. I look around and see Jame's still passed out on Nancy's bed. I don't want to wake him up, he'll probably be hung over and that means he'll be in a bad mood, right? Also im not keen on James Felix seeing me like this. I walk over to the bathroom and look at my reflection. I look like shit and I need a shower. I walk back over to the bathroom door and lock it, just in case James wakes up and decides to go exploring. After showering, I go to grab a towel and there's none there. Oh my god, im going to kill Nancy she didn't put a clean towel back after she showered yesterday now what am I going to do. I look down at my pyjamas rolled up on the floor, shorts and a white crop top, no bra. Shit. Maybe I should start wearing bras to bed in case situations like this continue to happen. I put the pyjamas on, which feels weird when you're soaking wet, and step out of the bathroom. "Jess, hey, im so sorry about last night I..." James' voice cut off as I turned around, he just stared at me, I quickly through my arms around myself and James began talking again, "oh sorry em do you want my jacket or um my t-shirt or something," I can't help but notice how cute he looks when he's awkward, his hand is scratching the back of head and he directed his gaze to floor but not before I seen the redness in his cheeks. "eh actually I was just wondering if you could maybe pass me that towel over there and the pair of jeans and the sweater lying on the ground?" I asked him, feeling slightly awkward and very exposed. "Yeah of course um sorry" James replied handing me my things.
I quickly got ready, dried my hair and straightened it then entered my room again. I was surprised to see that James was still here, he stood up from Nancy's bed as I walked out of the bathroom, "You look nice, even though it sort of looks like you are wearing a guy's sweater?" he raised his eyebrow at me then eyed my top. I looked down at myself, okay so maybe it was Kyles but it was so big and comfy, I used to wear it all the time and eventually Kyle just gave it to me. "So do you have many guys giving you their clothes then?" James smirked at me but there was something odd about it, he seemed cold. "Its my friends," I told him, "I used to wear it so much that he eventually just gave it to me." James just nodded, still smirking, "well maybe you should change, you can't go for breakfast with a guy in another guys shirt." I looked up at him, "Breakfast?" I questioned. "Yeah, I was a dick yesterday and I want to show you im sorry so breakfast." It was bit weird he was making me change, he's not the boss of me but I guess he has a point. I nodded my head in agreement a changed into one of my jackets. I texted Nancy that I was away out so she didn't think I was kidnapped when she got back to our room and realised I wasn't there.
We sat in silence most of the car trip, the awkwardness was filled with the music blaring out of the radio. James was tapping his fingers on the steering wheel to the drum beat and was singing the lyrics of the song really loudly. We stopped at traffic lights just as the chorus started, "Well I know when your around cause I know the sound, I know the sound of your heart," he had turned to face me and began dancing dramatically, pointing at me while singing the last lines of the chorus. I couldn't help but laugh at the way he looked right now. His usually perfectly styled hair was really messy and his sunglasses were falling off his face. The fact he was wearing them anyway was ridiculous seeing as its November. Not to mention his singing voice was terrible as well, which just made the whole thing funnier. I was laughing so much my tummy hurt. "Oh come on im not that bad of a performer that you're in pain, am I?" James asked. I looked up at him again, his sunglasses had finally fallen off and he had a cheeky grin spreading across his face. "I mean you certainly have a unique style, have you ever considered going professional?" I said sarcastically. "Hmm maybe I will but only if you'll be my super hot assistant that falls in love with me." James said giving me a quick glance before looking back at the road. "In your dreams." I scoffed. He looked back at me and smiled. Maybe I had this boy all wrong, he seems really kind. I couldn't help but admire his features, his eyes sparkled when he smiled and he had this one dimple that made an appearance when he smirked.
After a half hour drive we reached a little café, we got out of the car and walked up the little walkway the James shouted, "Wait!" I was a little taken back but he jumped in front of me and grabbed the door to open it, "Ladies first," he winked at me, I flashed him a quick smile and walked in. we sat at a table and a waitress came over and handed us our menus. "So," James began, "I really wanted to apologise for last night, I was a jerk and drunk. I know it's no excuse but I want you to know that's not me, im not like that I swear. I really hope you can forgive me." I looked at him, he looked so genuine and like he really meant it. "I forgive you but that doesn't mean it's okay, im pretty sure Kyle hates you now." I reply. "I can deal with him hating me but not you. Jess I really like you so that's why I was hoping you would maybe go to dinner with me on Saturday?" wait what? Did James seriously just ask me out to dinner? I mean this could still be some massive prank where he takes me somewhere and then like pushes me in a lake or something and the whole school would be there and laugh at me and then I could never show my face anywhere ever again. "Jess, are you alright?" James must have seen the expression on my face, I looked at him, he had such a sincere but worried look in his eyes. "Yeah im fine and I'd love to go to dinner with you James." I smiled at him and the widest grin spread across his face. He was so cute. We spent the rest of breakfast talking and laughing. He paid for everything and drove me back to my dorm. We got out of the car and began walking towards the old looking building when one of the year sevens began shouting, "look she has a boy over, boys aren't meant to be here, im telling the headmistress!" I looked a James and he just rolled his eyes, "I guess I'll be going now then, I should probably be heading back anyway harry will be wondering where I am." I just nodded my head and said, "Yeah Annie and nanny are probably back in my room now anyway but I'll see you later." James said goodbye and headed back to his car and I headed up to my room.
It turned out I was wrong, Annie and Nancy still weren't here. I lay up on my bed and checked my phone, a twitter notification came through:
@JackAllTimeLow: the word has got around about your bet with mikey and we want to help you, what do you say, you up for it? :p
@OfficiaInerd: Im definitely up for it, what ideas do you have?
@JackAllTimeLow: well firstly I think you should skype us so we can talk easier, do you have skype, or am i really old maybe it's out of date now???
@Officialnerd: well it is kind of out of date but I do have it my username is NotRealLmao
@JackAllTimeLow: Awesome, are you free to talk now?
@Oficialnerd: yup!
My laptop lit up, incoming call from jackalltimelow.
