Whispered Dreams - Chapter 3

Zoey's point of view

As Jake wished for, we settled for no party, but it didn't mean, no celebrations. We planned to head out of town, and have a bonfire at the same beach where Rick's parents used to take them (I was not in the scene) for outings. Jake was kidnapped by Rick and Aaron (Mel's current boyfriend) and was brought to the beach where I, Mel and Sarah (Rick's current girlfriend) were waiting for them. Okay I never thought it would be like that but it all felt like couple's outing, of course I wasn't complaining, since by default, I and Jake were bound together. I guess the universe wasn't against us after all huh? Me all smiley!!

We spent all night awake, a little wasted, even though except Jake no one was allowed to drink, but hey what teen hasn't gulped some alcohol for some fun right? I know a terrible excuse but still fun was inevitable when we all were drunk. There was lots of singing, dancing, and others stuff. Ha-ha

I was up the first and Rick got up second. He wanted to talk so we headed to beach for a walk.

" so... what do you wanna talk about this early in the morning?"

Rick laughed, "You don't owe a watch do ya? It's 12 in the afternoon, don't you see the sun's all high up in the air? Still got some liquor effect, don't ya?"

"Oh.... I didn't notice that!" I admitted.

"Anyway, since when did you have a crush on Jake, Zoey?"

My mouth fell open; I swear if someone threw a stone at it, it could have scored. I was shocked, what the hell??? Did I sleep talk? No way,I sleep talk when I get those weird dreams and I don't think I even slept... how does he know? All I managed was, "What? What are you....." he cut me off.

"You were pretty wasted Zo, you thought I was Jake... and started saying all those things with...umm.. intricate details.... It was... you know kinda awkward...even tried to kiss me... and not to mention Sarah is dreaming of killing you now, if she remembers anything at all from last night"

"Oh crap!! Did I say.... I mean did I like... make an announcement or something?" I was confused; I almost remember all parts of the night but not this...nothing at all.

"No you took me in... private and told me these... umm.. things... I guess... well I don't judge you Zoe, but you shouldn't have kept things from us for this long. I guess getting drunk has its consequences huh?"

"Sorry Rick, I didn't want to keep it from anyone but I had once confessed it with Mel, and she agreed that it was better if things were unsaid. You know...?" he nodded.

"Oh... and sorry about Sarah... will she murder me today and let my body out in the ocean?"

"Nah... but there might be a murder someday... I'm planning to end it."

Well we discussed that what's and why's for a long time, almost three hours. We hadn't talked for a long time; we hadn't been alone together like this since like 10th grade. Everyone else was up, and I could see Rick enjoying Sarah's glare for me. I was enjoying his company but more than that I was enjoying Jake's confused looks for us. Mel and Aaron were pretty busy in their lovey-dovey talk to notice anything around.

"He obviously likes you Zoey... he's been staring at us ever since he caught us, and Sarah seems to be joining the glares."
"Do you really think so, Rick? I mean I couldn't go ahead of my feelings last time because I always thought he took me as Mel, you know kinda like his sister in a way, and if that were true, I would die of embarrassment..." I covered my face.

"Believe me Zoey, Jake takes Mel and only Mel as his sister in this entire planet, he is not that douche to see YOU as a sister, I am that douche" he elbowed me in the stomach and I couldn't help but laugh.

Maybe he was right, maybe I was being an idiot to not see that Jake likes me as well, maybe the situation that Mel and I thought was so possible was actually impossible. Maybe!! Rick gave me the hope I needed.

We left the beach at about 6; I spent most of the time with Rick. I had to admit it was so much fun seeing Jake and Sarah getting furious over nothing, she oddly reminded me of Brit at that moment. And Jake was so adorably jealous (at least he looked jealous) when he saw Rick holding my hand and stroking my hair. Rick was enjoying the attention from Sarah as well. Well too bad, Sarah was gonna get dumped the first thing tomorrow. I could see Sarah hinting me as the reason. Ahh!! who cares what the little thing thought. Rick was over her, she'll have to get over him.

But what will I do about the Jake situation; I need Mel's full attention now! She's the only one with the head big enough to solve this big a problem, at least to me it was a big problem. What if Rick set my hopes way too high? What if it was nothing more than a mere consequence of getting drunk that Jake looked jealous? No... I need both Rick and Mel's thoughts on this one!! I'm not bright enough to figure this out!
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