SUMMER IN SANTA MONICA
Chapter Five
In third period, Rose took her seat next to
Jack. This was Biology and Rose was Jack's partner.
Jack was sitting there and decided to write
Rose a note:
What's up?
Jack
Not much. Being bored, you?
Rose
Nothing. Hey, I'm sorry for being a jerk.
Jack
Well, I guess I could have been nicer too.
Rose
So, are we okay? We don't hate each other,
do we?
Jack
No, I guess not. I think we need to give
my mother and Tom a break.
Rose
Yeah, I agree.
Jack
Suddenly, the bell rang and Jack walked Rose
to fourth period, and then went to his fourth period.
"See you, Jack," Rose said.
"See you, Rose," Jack said.
"Hey, girl," Tasha said.
"Hey, you," Rose said.
"Are you still fighting with Jack?"
Tasha asked.
"No. I think we can get along,"
Rose said.
"He's staying for the summer, isn't
he?" Tasha asked.
"I think so. Maybe even longer,"
Rose said, putting her books on her desk.
Tasha put her books down on her desk.
"Well, he is kind of cute."
"I know, but he's kind of like my
brother. That, and Greg and I are so close," Rose said.
"Well, ask him if he likes me,"
Tasha said.
In Jack's fourth period, Greg and Jack were
talking.
"So, what do you think of Tasha?"
Greg asked.
"She's kind of cute, but to tell you the
truth, I like Rose," Jack said.
"She's one of a kind, but I don't think
I'm ready to be serious and she is," Greg said.
"I'll tell her you want to break up with
her," Jack said.
"Thanks. Also, ask Tasha if she likes
me," Greg said.
"I sit next to her in sixth period. I'll
tell her then," Jack said.
In sixth period, Jack told Rose about Greg,
and Rose cried on Jack's shoulder.
"It's okay, Rose. You can date better
people than that," Jack said, stroking her long, curly hair.
"Thank you, Jack. You're my best
friend," Rose said.
They drove home that day, laughing at
themselves. Ruth and Tom were happy that there weren't going to be any more
fights.