Jeanne was a nerdy girl with thick glasses. She was a junior in her middle school. She was in love with the hottest guy in the entire school. And now, she told him that she loved him. Haha! Shut up. Nobody would like you! Who do you think I am? Jeanne had feared he would say something like that. She was devastated. She started running. She didnt want to face him ever again. All these thoughts and feelings ran throughout her head. Until, she bumped into something. Hey, whats up? She had bumped into James. WHAT?! Ill GO TELL HIM! WHERE DOES HE GET THAT NERVE! SOMETIMES, I DONT KNOW WHY IM HIS BEST FRIEND! THATS IT! iM GOING TO GO BEAT HIM UP! NO! James! Dont do it! Its not his fault. I was the foolish one to think we can ever date. But Jeanne! No, its OK! I should go. JEANNE... James grabbed her by the wrist as she was getting up. Dont go. Jeanne stared into his eyes and felt so warm and fuzzy; a feeling she didnt feel for a long time. But, she looked away. She saw in such a long time, it felt awkward to feel it again. And then she gently took her wrist out of James grasp and slowly walked away from him with tears in her eyes. Dammit, James! You really did it this time! Jeanne just left you! And why are you trying to hit on her? James walked back home with his hands stuffed in his pocket. Thoughts of Jeanne ran throughout his head. He didnt want Jeanne to be hurt by a jackass. He wanted to show her that he loved her. He wanted to show her he cared. But Jeanne just seemed to ignore him. And then, something ran into him. He crashed on the ground and saw Jeanne was on top of him. She seemed to not know whom she crashed into. James smiled. Oh, Im so sorry. Im very, very sorry. I should have been more careful.. Im sorry. Can I repay you somehow? Jeanne, James said, lifting her chin and brushing her bangs. Jeanne looked through his soft eyes and almost melted. James... said Jeanne. Suddenly, she started crying. James was shocked. J-Jeanne? Whats wrong? I m s-s-such a f-fool! H-How c-c-can I th-think t-that G-Gyung H-Hoon c-can love me? Jeanne.. I would not call that foolish.. I actually admire you going up to him and confessing. However, crying about him is indeed foolish. Jeanne, Dont cry about that jerk. Here, lets go to my house. Were right in front of it! Jeanne nodded. James led her to the bathroom. Take off your glasses. We need to wipe those tears off. He said with a smile. Jeanne took them off without a word. James turned on the water and wet a washcloth. Then, he gently wiped her tears off her face. James.. Do you love me? James was startled by this comment. Why do you ask me that? Because.. it seems like it. Do you? Haha! Jeanne, you are my friend. Oh.. OK. I think Im not so teary now. Thanks, James. No Problem. Do you want something to drink? Um... OK. She followed James out the door. He handed her a glass of orange juice and they sat down outside on a bench. Are you going to be all right? Yeah.. Thanks. But I dont think Ill be able to face him again. When he calls you something bad, just yell my name. OK? OK. she said with a small laugh. But what are you going to do when I call you? Im going to beat him up! What if everyone starts hating you? It doesnt matter. As long as the one girl I love is happy. Ooh, James! You like someone? Yeah.. Guess. Ill never tell you until you get the right answer. Hmm... is it Amy? Shes pretty! What about Lauren? Shes nice and quiet. Or is it Becca? Shes generous. Or maybe its Courtney! Shes not all that nice though... After a few tries, she gave up. Who is it? Im dying of curiosity! Lets see.. she has glasses.. shes in love with Eric, shes sitting right next to me! Jeanne let out a small gasp. M-Me? James nodded. Jeanne almost passed out. James! I have declared you crazy. James started laughing. Why wont you believe me? I like you.. I want you to be my girlfriend. But youre the second hottest guy in school! What if everyone criticizes you for bad taste in girls? I dont care¦ I told you. As long as the one girl I love is happy. he said, smiling. No, really, James. No games this time. All serious.. all right? Yeah.. I know. Oh my god... Jeanne said, covering her mouth with her hand. Jeanne, I just want to be the right guy for you. he said while putting his arm around her shoulder. She leaned against him and for the first time, she felt accepted by someone special. But, James! Why did you say I was just a friend before? Umm! I didnt feel like it was time yet. Jeanne nodded. She knew how hard it was to say, I love you. She knew how nervous you would feel. And she knew how hard it was to feel the reject. I understand, James. Im just glad you told me. Ill think about it. Jeanne, do you still like Eric? Yes! What has he got, that I dont? I just dont know! I mean! you two look the same! you guys wear things all similarly! but! I like Eric better. All right! Ill make him like you. He knows hes not going to win in a fight. Jeanne wrapped him in her arms. James! Im all right. You dont have to do all that. And then he wrapped her in his arms. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eric, can I see you for a moment? What up, dude? Its about Jeanne! Oh no! dont tell me about that ugly! I just barf when I hear her name! SHUT UP! DUDE, YOU JUST HAVE TO GIVE HER A CHANCE! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU? Hey! I have other girls who want me. The least thing I need now is another girl who is ugly and slow liking me. Shes not ugly and slow! Shes kind and beautiful in the inside when you get to know her! Wait! do you!? Yes! I do! Haha! Then why dont you date her? Because! shes in love with a jackass! STILL? Haha! Man, shes hilarious! After I rejected her like that? Hey! please! it would mean a lot to me! just say that you at least like her as a friend and apologize for what happened last time. Man, she came running all the way to my house and started crying! She was just! out of control, man! Just tell her that! please? All right! Youre the best! Hey, Jeanne! Im sorry for what happened last time. I was sort of tired and grouchy. I wasnt in a good mood. I never wanted to say it that way. I like you as a friend. And I want to keep that relationship. All right? Eric let out a hand for a shake. Jeanne nodded. She let out her hand and they had a friendship shake, which made James smile. See? Eric likes you! He just wants to keep the relationship just as friends! All cool with you? Yes.. she said softly. James took her hand and walked away with her. You all right, now? Yeah! she nodded. But he only wants us to be friends! because Im a nerd! Jeanne! Why dont you ever think about me? You know hes a jerk! Why do you mope around for that! So what, if he doesnt like you! Everyone is different, Jeanne. To my eyes, you are a beauty. You cant always think about him! There are other guys out there for you! Not just Eric and me! I really dont want to see you like this. James! Do you really love me? I dont think I need to answer that! They stared at each other for a long time. James! She tried to push him away and he staggered a little. Jeanne! answer this for me! do you love me? James, I never intended to be your girlfriend. I just want to be your friend. Oh, I see! youre treating me like how Eric treated you. You dont want to be my girlfriend because Im way different than you. You dont want to be my girlfriend because Im better looking than you and youre afraid that people will jeer you because of that. Well, you know what? I dont care about any of that! And with that, he grabbed her and locked her lips into his. After a while, he moved away. Oh, you really do love me! She hugged him. But, Jeanne! do you still have feelings for him? Yes! I always have, and always will. Do you want to be pretty? Like those girls over there? James pointed to a group of girls. They all had big hoop earrings and what Jeanne noticed was that they did not have any thick glasses like her. Jeanne nodded. She was pretty ashamed about it. Its all right, Jeanne. All girls want to be good looking. Even they were ugly once. Everyone is. Really? Sure! I used to act like a girl once. I always thought about my appearance, my clothes, and my hair ; just like a girl. Haha! Thats funny! Its good to see you laugh. Now, Jeanne. Ill help you become pretty. Then will you be happy? I dont know. Ive never been attractive in my life.. she said innocently. Well, its time you are!
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:31:46 +0000
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