A New Era Dawns " you ready Jess ? " I asked " yeah let's go baby " " alright... BYE MA! " I yelled " SEE YA GUYS AFTER SCHOOL " it had been three n a half months since I got hit by a car and two and a half since Jess and I had started dating, we were now literally kissing cousins. My phone started ringing " hello ? " " James where's your location at the moment ? " " Danny I'm leaving the house now " " you know where to go right ? " " no, I'm just waking up three hours before the first day of school because its tradition. yeah I know where I'm goin I'll be there in five " " man " he whined " I DON'T like you in the morning " " neither do I " I agreed " but Jess... is another story " I looked towards her, and she threw me the bird and a smug smile " she's right there isn't she ? " he asked " fuckin' right ! " " hahahaha " " dude I'll be there in a few " " alright bud " We hung up as I backed out of the drive way. Mom had given me dads SUV after getting the job at Steve's shop. I was finally able to pay my own insurance so mom finally signed the SUV over to me and traded her car in for a new luxury and was making payments with the extra money she had. …and then things took a turn
A New Era Dawns
" yeah let's go baby "
" alright... BYE MA! " I yelled
" SEE YA GUYS AFTER SCHOOL "
it had been three n a half months since I got hit by a car and two and a half since Jess and I had started dating, we were now literally kissing cousins.
My phone started ringing " hello ? "
" James where's your location at the moment ? "
" Danny I'm leaving the house now "
" you know where to go right ? "
" no, I'm just waking up three hours before the first day of school because its tradition. yeah I know where I'm goin I'll be there in five "
" man " he whined " I DON'T like you in the morning "
" neither do I " I agreed " but Jess... is another story "
I looked towards her, and she threw me the bird and a smug smile
" she's right there isn't she ? " he asked
" fuckin' right ! "
" hahahaha "
" dude I'll be there in a few "
" alright bud "
We hung up as I backed out of the drive way. Mom had given me dads SUV after getting the job at Steve's shop. I was finally able to pay my own insurance so mom finally signed the SUV over to me and traded her car in for a new luxury and was making payments with the extra money she had.
" James "Jess stated " remind me why were up two hours before the sun rises ? "
" because our friends.... like us enough to invite us to the last first day of school breakfast "
" again remind me why ? "
" c'mon Jess I thought you liked everyone ? "
" I did until they started compromising my sleep, you don't mess with my sleep "
" what about if I woke you up ? "
" it would have to be a legitimate reason "
" well its for me... legit enough ? "
" you are so lucky I waited for you, cause if you weren't my first and only crush It would be a hell no but since its you I'm making an exception "
" alright baby cuz "
" James be careful with that shit "
" hey were alone... chill, it just makes It that much better, and alot more exciting and fulfilling "
" I know its just we will be socially outcast if people find out ! "
" that's never gonna happen Jess "
" how do you know ? "
" I don't "
" then how James ? "
" hunches and gut feelings "
" your gut feelings are usually you taking a shit "
" they never lie do they ? " I laughed
" true, and by the way that's utterly repulsive "
" ooh big words, say more ? "
" you... are... a moron "
" your trusting this moron with your life right now so I'd take that back if I were you "
" and if I don't ? "
" Jess let's just say your life would be in grave danger "
" I'm sorry "
She smiled at me and I smiled back turning into the restaurant parking lot. I walked around the car and again she looked great she was wearing one of my oversized jackets a pair of blue jeans and black Nike's.
" I'm fucking tired " she rubbed her eyes
" buck up little lady, I'd do the same for you ! "
" I know... but your a guy common courtesy applies "
" but your my girlfriend and I love you "
" I know, that's just my exhaustion talking "
" the food will give you energy, so let's go eat "
" okay but warn them to try and not irritate me because I will snap at them "
" haha okay miss hard ass "
She smiled and reached for my hand which I gave her I took a step and my knee went out but I caught my self
" fuck " i said loudly " three months later and I'm still having issues "
" you okay ? " she asked
" yeah, could you get the crutch ? " I motioned to the back of the car
" yeah "
she opened the back door and grabbed my crutch and handed it to me.
" you sure your okay ? "
" no, but I'm not losing any more time to this accident so let's go in " I was annoyed and angered by how my knee periodically gave me trouble since my accident. She knew it was frustrating for me but stayed quiet which I didn't want. " Jess you think I should go see the doctor about it ? "
She paused before answering " yeah I do... it shouldn't be doing that... you know I mean its hasn't stopped so... "
" okay "
" so your gonna listen to me ? " she asked
" I trust your opinion, I mean if were going anywhere with this relationship your the person to count on "
" okay "
We slowly walked into the buffet restaurant. There were four or so tables end to end and they were all filled besides two seats next to Danny for me and Jess. He looked over with a smile but that instantly changed when he saw me limping and came over to me.
" dude you sounded fine over the phone, what the hell man "
" I am, it just gave out again walking into here "
" why ? "
It was a stupid question because he knew why but I messed with him " because all the blood from my left leg rushed to a different leg "
" oh did it now ? " jess inquired
" yeah, that waitress over there damn the things I'd do to her "
Jess punched me in the back of my bad leg making my leg buckle again Danny caught me thankfully.
" woman are you trying to kill me ? " I looked over my shoulder
" if that's what it takes to keep you with me then... yeah I am "
Danny started laughing " dude you got a good girl don't let her go "
" alright Danny i will just cause you said so "
" good man "
I grabbed Jess and walked to my seat and sat
" go get something to eat Jess " I
" are you gonna come with ? " she asked
" I can't really hold a plate "
" why do you gotta be so stupid some times " she exclaimed " I'll hold your plate "
" hey hey hey, I'm not stupid just a guy dif-fer-en-ce "
" alright difference let's get some food "
" alright "
I smiled and got up from my chair and walked over to the food with her. We ate and talked with Danny and others it was a good time and even Jess seemed to be enjoying herself. After about two hours we got up paid the restaurant.
" James ? "
" yeah Danny "
" you goin straight to school ? "
" no, I'm gonna go grab something at the house "
" okay "
" see ya at home room "
" alright bud " he replied
I jumped into my car and pulled out of the parking lot
" Jess ? "
" yeah ? "
" you like coffee ? "
" love is more like it "
" good cause were getting some "
" thank you lord "
I drove to the coffee place and got two large vanilla iced coffees and were on our way to school
" awake now Jess ? "
" yeah "
" cool "
I drove to the school and pulled into the student parking lot and drove to the section reserved for seniors and parked. It felt incredible to be the top of the food chain again in school. You got more privileges and meet the new freshmen and take one or two under your wings, its the feeling of being the boss you dont get that feeling often.
" earth to James " she snapped me out of my trance
" yeah sorry "
" you okay ? "
" hell yeah " I smiled and leaned into kiss her " I love you Jessie "
" I love you too babe "
I opened my door and stepped out inn to the cool'ish morning air. Limping to the back door I grabbed my crutch from the trunk along wth my backpack and Jess did the same we closed the door and locked it.
" Jess, do you got your schedule ? "
" yeah, what kinda question is that ? "
" i dunno just making sure, let me see it please ?"
She handed it to me I read who her home room teacher was and smiled.
" what ? " she asked
" you got my home room teacher from last year Mrs Rushmoore "
" and ? "
" she's the best teacher in the school "
" oh cool " she smiled
" well I guess you already know that I'm gonna walk you to your home room "
" yeah, after all that's what good boyfriends do "
I handed her schedule back to her and grabbed her hand with my free one. I was walking down the familiar halls seeing familiar faces and some that were not, it felt surreal knowing this was the last first day of " grade " school
" James are you okay ? " she asked again
" yeah just soaking in the fact that were getting older and in nine or so months this place will be a memory "
" you really love school "
" yeah I've got so many memories here, my life was formed around school. I probably like it more than most people but when you spend 13 or 14 years doing the same thing in the same place its weird knowing that its just gonna come to an end without you being able to stop it "
" have you ever thought of becoming a teacher ?"
" no "
" why "
" I dunno its never really came across my mind, I love the atmosphere but I know theirs asshole kids now imagine them in 5 or 10 years I dont wanna have to deal with that shit. I mean I can't even punch them when they deserve it now, let alone if I become a teacher and I get the same treatment then. When I'd flight back I'd get arrested, jail time, and I lose my job no fucking bueno "
" all I'm say'n is you could be a good teacher James "
We turned the final corner
" Jess that's her "
Mrs Rushmoore was a short pudgy lady in her mid forties she was always energized with a very open and friendly attitude towards people. She played music at the beginning of every period and actually talked to her students as if they were people not five year olds. Plain and simple she was the best teacher because she knew how to treat us like people instead of children.
" James I didn't know I had you in my home room again " Mrs Rushmoore said
" you don't, you have my girl friend Jess "
" hi Jess, I assume that's short for Jessica "
" yes ma'am " Jess replied
" just call call me Mrs Rush "
" okay " Jess agreed once more
" Jess do you want me come get you to take you to the next class or no ? "
" if you can manage then yeah " she smiled
" alright just wait for me "
" okay "
I kissed her and she turned and walked into the class room.
" hey James "
" yeah Mrs rush "
" I heard what happened at THE END
