16 December 2012
Chapter 2
A couple weeks have past since I learned that I am a Tamer. Water Tamer to be exact. Just in the past two weeks I've learned all that my parents can do. It doesn't matter what skill it is, I learn it fast. My parents are astonished that I learn so quickly. My brother has known that he's a Tamer for a year. He can barely do half the things I can do. I feel pretty bad that I'm stealing his ability. Even though he acts happy for me, I can tell he's sad. It takes him a month just to learn one ability. I can learn two or three abilities in one day.
Jared and I have gotten a lot closer, too. Since Tony won't talk to me anymore, I've been hanging out with Jared. He is so sweet and super nice. We've been going on lunch break together. I still love Tony but I know it's over. He hasn't returned one of my calls or stopped by the shop. Maybe it wouldn't be too bad for Jared and I to get together. He's nice, sweet, funny, and good looking. He's also a Tamer. What else can I ask for? Tony. He's the real one I want. I just need to get over it though. Tony and I are over so I need to stop drooling over him. Starting now I'm not going to call him anymore. If he really doesn't want to be with me, then that's fine.
"Sla-cker!" A deep voice rang out. I snapped out of my daze and looked at the door. Jared was standing there with a grin. I smiled back and looked down. I had half the cupcake batter done, but then I started daydreaming.
"I'm not a slacker." I said and finished the batter.
"You sure look like a slacker to me." He said and winked. I knew I blushed but this time I didn't hide my face.
"You look like a slacker too. Why are you in here, and not out there?"
"Because you're much prettier than the tables I wipe down."
"Aw, well you're much prettier than the cupcakes I bake." I laughed when he groaned. I turned around and he had his hands on his face.
"On that note, lets go get some lunch." Jared threw his rag on the table. I grabbed the cupcakes out of the oven even though they were no where near being ready. They could wait. I was absolutely starving.
"Alright." He grabbed my arm and dragged me to his truck.
"Where are we going?" I asked as I looked out of his window.
"I'm in the mood for Japanese."
"Really? That's my favorite!" I said excitedly.
"I know." He mumbled.
"What do you mean you know?"
"I know you like Japanese, and I wanted it so I thought we would go there."
"Oh, so where else do you like?"
"Well I love seafood. And anything Italian. Pasta most definitely." He said as we pulled into the Japanese restaurant.
Jared opened the door for me and we went to the hostess.
"Table for two please." He said. She took us through a hall that leads to all the tables. I stepped into the big room full of people and they all jumped out of their chairs at once. I was shocked at first, then I recognized them.
"SURPRISE!" They all yelled. I laughed and smiled. I had completely forgotten that today was my birthday. With everything that has happened in the past few weeks, my birthday was not on my top list. All my friends rushed towards me. The only two words that I could hear from every person was "Happy Birthday." It felt so good to have all my friends with me again. I haven't seen most of them since school had gotten out.
We danced and partied for the next few hours. There was a karaoke machine and we all sang. I probably sang the most though. I absolutely love singing. I only sang Carrie Underwood songs. At one point Jared said that I needed to have my own album. I know my voice isn't that good though. Jared was just being nice, like always. Soon people started leaving. It had been four hours of nonstop dancing. This was probably the best birthday ever. My parents said that they'd clean up and told Jared and I to leave. On the drive back we didn't talk much. My voice was actually pretty sore from singing.
He pulled into my driveway and we sat there for a second.
"I hope you had a good birthday." He said.
"It was fantastic! I had so much fun. Seeing all my friends was great. Thank you so much." I said and leaned over the console and gave him a hug.
"You don't have to thank me. I was just the one that was driving. Your parents set it all up."
"Still, thank you." I said and looked up at him. I still had my arms around him.
"Well, then it's my pleasure." He whispered. He leaned down and our noses touched. He didn't move anymore than that, though. I decided that I would close the distance. Soon enough, we were kissing. Not little pecks either. We were full on making out. I eventually pulled back though. We were both breathing hard.
"I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked.
"See you tomorrow." He stated. I smiled and got out of his truck. I walked back inside a little dazed. I was just making out with Jared!
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