"That was amazing" I compliment Jake when he is done. I felt so sad. I felt like he was singing it to me. Maybe I'm just exaggerating. Its Karaoke and not some romantic love song.
"Are you sure I didn't sound like a croaking toad?" He asks amused and I laugh
"No you didn't silly" I reply ruffling his soft blond hair.
"On the contrary, I thought you were Justin Beiber himself. You sounded a little bit like him"
Jake shrugs.
"Its fun though! I never thought of singing." He replies.
"Its your turn now"
I sigh and clutch my phone.
"Okay lemme look through and get another song"
"What about we singing together?" Jake suggests and I smile at the thought.
"I don't know how that will sound" I reply giggling a bit.
"Let's give it a shot!"
He picks his iPhone and looks through it for a song. I also look for my next song.
"What about All of Me by John Legend?" Jake suggests.
"Sounds great! play it!"
"Are you ready?"
"Yes I am"
"Okay, here it goes" Jake says and presses play.
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What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright
My head's under water But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind 'Cause all of me Loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning Even when I lose I'm winning 'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh oh How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you
My head's under water But I'm breathing fine You're crazy and I'm out of my mind 'Cause all of me Loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning Even when I lose I'm winning 'Cause I give you all of me And you give me all of you, oh oh
Give me all of you Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts Risking it all, though it's hard 'Cause all of me Loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections Give your all to me I'll give my all to you You're my end and my beginning Even when I lose I'm winning 'Cause I give you all of me And you give me all of you I give you all of me And you give me all of you, oh ohðµðµðµ
Jake and I just stare at each other when the song comes to an end and I'm melting right now. We sounded so nice together and it was just so romantic.
"That was beautiful" Jake finally says after gazing at me for ten minutes.
"Yeah it was"
Then I find myself yawning.
"Why don't you go to bed?"
"I don't wanna go" I tell him
"I'm proud of you! You gave up your fears about singing and you sounded great" I compliment.
"Thanks. Any reward for me?" Jake asks with a smile.
"Come here" I say and hug him. After the hug we just sat there talking and playing truth or dare.
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My eyes snap open when I feel something trace my lips. Jake quickly jerks his finger away and blushes a bit. I yawn looking around. Its morning. Friday morning to be precise and I'm still in Jake's apartment. I remember the Karaoke we had yesterday. It was fun and it later turned out to be a romantic one and I loved it.
"Good morning" I say trying to be courteous.
"Morning" Jake replies with a smile.
"You didn't sleep?" I ask whiles stretching and he shakes his head.
"I couldn't. I ended up watching you sleep all night" he replies and my stomach churns.
"Don't worry! You looked beautiful" he adds up with a sympathetic smile and gets up. He goes to the kitchen and I follow suit.
"So, did you bring me here in your car or my car?" I ask
"In yours. I'll pick up mine at the diner this morning"
I nod.
"So where is my key?"
"Here" he says and dips his hand into his pocket bringing out my car key. He gives it to me and I smile grateful
"Maybe I can give you a ride to the diner to pick up you car"
"No need! Just go to school"
"No! I will give you the ride"
Jake rolls his eyes
"Fine"
I smile and ask him what he was making for breakfast.
"Peanut butter and jelly sandwich" he told me and we began to cook.
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"So do you have fresh clothes for me? I can't go in this" I tell Jake as we eat after taking turns to shower. I'm in his bathrobe which is red in colour.
He chuckles.
"I'll check my closet for something" he replies and I huff.
"Why not get my clothes laundered?"
"Its already laundered but I don't know if you would like to wear them again"
"I would! As long as its not dirty"
"Okay"
After eating breakfast, I got into the same clothes I wore yesterday but its clean because good old Jake washed it for me. I tied my hair into a high ponytail.
"What's the time?" I ask Jake.
"Six-thirty seven"
"Let's go"
We both got to the parking lot with Jake beside me looking hot in a black top, jeans and a pair of black double deckers.
I sat in the driver's seat of my car and buckled my seatbelt. Jake sat at the passenger seat and I drove off. The ride is silent until we reach the diner.
"Should we race each other?" Jake asks and I rub my chin.
"Love the idea! Its on"
Jake chuckles and gets down.
"Are you seriously racing my Lamborghini with your Honda Civic?"
I nod and he is amused
"You don't know what this baby is made off"
He laughs.
"Okay, if you insist. Loser gets to wear only underwear to school for a week" Jake suggests and I smile
"Deal"
He smiles and goes over to his car. He starts it and soon we began racing each other on the road. Thankfully, there was no traffic jam.
I was really competing but Jake was moving really fast. I pressed on the accelerator with all my might. I giggled when Jake got stuck behind a car that was trailing like a tortoise and I passed him going at top speed.
I smile at my progress. I hear my engine roar so loud.
"That's it baby! We are almost there"
Just as I was about to get to the school, Jake's car passed mine in a flash and I was dumbfounded. He entered our school parking lot with me trailing behind. I lost! It was obvious. I park beside his car and hit the steering wheel.
"You failed me baby" I yell and get out of my car angry. Jake is laughing at me. I just smirk.
"Never underestimate the power of a Lamborghini"
I roll my eyes at his statement and chuckle.
"I let you win! I could have beat you"
"That's a lie"
I laugh "its the truth"
"But I still won! Remember loser gets to wear only underwear to school for a week"
I smirk. I'm going to wear only bra and panties to school for a week?
I feel my face heating up.
"Do you think I'm some stripper?" I blurt.
Jake chuckles at my reaction.
"You took it serious? I was just saying! You don't need to wear only underwear to school. Besides, it wasn't a real race"
I smile satisfied.
"But you would look good in only underwear" Jake taunts and I smack his head.
"Pervert!" I yell and march towards the building as he laughs wildly behind me. I send him a death glare and he stops.
I went straight for my locker and grabbed the things I needed. I had English this morning. I escorted Jake to his locker and as soon as he opened it, ketchup spilled all over his face and shirt. He has been pranked. I gasp in shock.
Jake looks astounded like me and wipes his face as all the students cackle wickedly at him
"Get going everybody! Shoo! Mind your own business! Shoo shoo" I sack them like chickens and they all leave leaving only Troy and Kimberly standing in the hallway with evil smirks on their faces. I have a feeling they are behind this.
" Mama Mia! Looks like someone had a ketchup shower" Troy taunts and Kimberly giggles.
"Are you two behind this?" I squeak at them but they ignore my jab.
"Oh man! You look awful. So much red here and there! Maybe you should go home and clean up or you are going to smell like ketchup the whole day" Troy continues and Kimberly chuckles wickedly.
Jake glares at Troy and I hear his jaw tick in annoyance.
"Before you think of doing something crazy to us, let me remind you that you got our cars taped and this is our small payback for what you did. No one jokes with my car!" Kimberly spits venomously this time around and I'm speechless.
"Toodles Jake!" Troy says with a cheesy smile. He uses his finger to swipe a little bit of ketchup from Jake's shirt and sticks it on his nose.
"Completed " Kimberly says with a grin and they walk away happily.
Jake stands there for a while before facing me. His face is dead serious.
"Did you know about this?" He asks angrily.
"No! Sincerely no! I didn't even tell them to do this"
Jake sighs grabbing a pack of tissue from his bag.
"I'll be at the restroom" he said simply and left me standing there.
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I'm sitting all alone at my desk. It looks like its not only Jake who got pranked cause Cody is here with stains of ketchup on his white shirt and Aurora has some stains in her hair. I'm sure Caden and Kate had their shares too. Troy and Kimberly are sooo wicked! No wonder they love each other. I giggle at the thought.
Jake enters. His shirt is wet but his face is free from ketchup.
"Man! Did you get your share of Troy and Kimberly's prank?" Cody hollers over to him.
Everyone sniggers and Jake smiles
"Yes I did"
"Those two targeted the whole gang" Aurora adds up.
"I think their alpha gave them the go ahead" Caden says out of the blue walking into the classroom. I think he heard Aurora's statement.
His blue shirt was also stained with ketchup. He glowers at me and I swallow hard.
Jake chuckles.
"They said it's payback"he spits.
" they call that Payback?"Aurora snorts.
"Don't worry Aurora! I'll teach them what is called payback" Caden says glaring at me.
"Caden don't...." Jake begins but I cut him off.
"Please don't prank us! I'll get them to apologise to all of you" I plead
"Wait, I thought this was a competition!" Aurora spits.
"It is but...." I trail off.
"It is on Nikki! Get ready for our payback!" Caden spits and I swallow hard.
"Jake do something! Your gang members are going insane"
"I think it will be fun" Jake says with a smirk.
"Its good you got covered in ketchup anyway" I scoff making he chuckles.
"Good morning students, I hope you are all done with the project" Mr Cartwright says and we all echo yes.
"Lemme have them" he says and Jake stands up to submit our paper.
"I would give you your scores on Monday! Now let's continue with what we were discussing the last time"
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"So what do you like doing?" I ask Jake as he escorts me to my next class. English is over and I'm heading to Calculus right now.
"I like doing so many things. But the two things I like doing the most is playing soccer and ...." He trails off thinking a bit.
"And what else?"
"Playing my guitar?" He says as if he is asking me a question.
"You play guitars?" I blurt.
He bites his lip fighting a smile
"Why didn't you play it during Karaoke yesterday?" I yell at him hitting his arm
"You know I wasn't prepared to do that thing with you" Jake yells at me.
"You guys had Karaoke yesterday?" Aaron's voice comes unexpectedly and I freeze in my spot. He overheard our conversation. Jake clears his throat.
I turn around to face Aaron. He has a stern face on and I swallow hard.
"Hey love"I say sweetly but it doesn't crack a smile on his face. He is glaring at Jake. Why is Jake still standing there?
" I thought you said you were doing your project work with him! But now I find out you guys had Karaoke! What else did you do?"Aaron practically yells at me and I shiver.
"Aaron! Don't you trust me?" Those were the only words that came out.
"I do trust you Nikki but I have my insecurities as well! Your parents called to tell me you didn't return last night and I had to tell them you probably stayed over at a friends house! Not knowing you were just having fun with him"
Okay so he threw the bomb.
"Would you listen to me?" I squeak in my small voice.
"You better have a good explanation! I don't see why a project should take the whole night."
" I'll be leaving"Jake says and leaves the two of us alone.
I explain everything that happened from the time we went to the diner to the time I had the attack to the time Jake took me to his apartment where we finished the project and did the Karaoke because we couldn't sleep.
He looked skeptical about it at first but then he smiled
"I'm sorry for being rude earlier"
"It's okay Aaron! You know I would never hurt you" I say but I still have that feeling that I will hurt him.
"Tomorrow is Halloween! Are you ready?" Aaron says with excitement
"Yes I am! I can't wait for Troy's special Halloween party. Its gonna be lit"
We walk into Calculus class and sit down chatting till the teacher walks in.