Hard Love by Mis Understood (great books of all time txt) 📖

chapter. Keeping my head down.

By the time I was done, no one noticed me. I looked up to make sure where they were. That is when I saw David take off his shirt. He shook his hair of his face. I couldn’t help but look at his body. His stomach was cut. Six packs and everything.

“Shit”

I think that’s the first and only time I ever swore.

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“Jazielly you’re missing it!” Shane yelled.

I looked around, coming back to reality. Everyone was up on their feet cheering and whistling. Stacey kept fist pumping and jumping. Lena was clapping enthusiastically, a huge smile on her face. Even Shane was clapping. I looked between the people to see number twenty running, as if a lion was chasing him and he was trying to get away. I know that number. That number belongs to Dave. I stood up. The cheerleaders were yelling and shaking their pom-poms.

He was dodging the opposing team. All of them. The other team kept trying to tackle him but he always darted to the opposite way. Some would try to grab to grab him but he wasn’t taking it. It was like his life depended on this game. There was one, though, right under Dave’s tail. Dave was almost toward the yellow touchdown line. The player jumped,  his hand circled on Dave’s waist. And the both fell.

Everyone stopped cheering. When the player stood up, we saw David did pass the yellow line. The player held out a hand for Dave and helped him. Then clapped his back, saying something. Dave nodded.

Everyone went crazy. Applauding and giving hugs. The cheerleaders did flips, still, shaking their pom-poms. Stacey and Shane gave each other high fives. Then, Stacey and Lena were hugging. I had a smile on my face, I was happy for my school. Because in the end, this is my school. I looked to see if I saw Jude anywhere, but I didn’t see him.

People started leaving. I wanted to stay and congratulate Dave. I’ll have to do it at homecoming.

Lena was already in the car. She wasn’t too social. Shane arms were around Stacey’s shoulders. He was leading her back to the parking lot. When I looked out the field, I saw a few of our players there. Number nine turned. Matt’s eyes were on Stacey and her brother. I just knew the look he had on, was not a look you should give someone you barely know. Unless, I was missing something. Because even from far away, I could see his fists were clenched and his eyes were angry. Jealousy.

Huh.

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David’s POV

My side was burning. My back was killing me. This guy was a heavy motherfucker. What the hell does this guy eat? How the hell was I still alive? Man, am even I alive? I can hear the birds chirping and a breeze but, nothing else. It’s quiet.

Then, weight was gone. I heard whistles, clapping and chaos. Nope, I’m definitely alive. The heavy guy, helped me up.

“You’re a fast fucker. Good game dude.”

“Thanks, you too. Keep eating whatever you eat.”

He chuckled and jogged to his team. They were leaving. My team ran up to me and picked me up.

“You did it, again.”

“Great job, man.”

“You good? That was some fall.”

They all said at once. I just nodded. They put me down.

“I gotta go get ready or my girlfriend is going to kill me.” One of my teammates said.

“Yeah,” Most agreed.

They all left the field. Me, Jason, Matthew and a few others stayed behind. I saw Matt looking out the parking lot. His face, I don’t think I have ever seen him so bothered before. I looked exactly where he was looking, curious to see what he was scrutinizing. I saw Jazielly first, then I saw her friend Stacey. That’s where Matthew’s eyes are staring. But why?

I look to see Jaz, she looking at Matt with confusion. I think we’re wondering the same thing. Then she looks at me and she waves. The Florida wind blows her face. She’s perfection.

I give her a small grin. Her smile widens and she shakes her head as if we are sharing a secret of our own. Then she begins to walk away. I stare at that direction until she disappears.

I feel eyes on me. When I check, it’s Matt gawking at me with an eyebrow raised, he’s expecting me to tell him what he just saw. I mimic him because he also has something to spill, too.  But we don’t say anything. Because everyone has their secrets. Obviously we’re both keeping one from each other.

“It’s six, homecoming starts at seven,” Matt says.

“You coming to my house to get ready?” I ask.

“Yeah.”

“So let’s go.”

We walk to our own cars and head to my house.

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Jazielly’s POV: [Part 2 Homecoming]

 

Stacey was doing the finishing touches to my hair. I had my hair down in thick mermaid waves. I just had to be careful, I chose a white dress. What the heck was I thinking getting a white dress for homecoming? Oh well. I had my red Gucci wedges on, like previously planned. Winged out liner and cherry red lipstick

Stacey looked beautiful with her white silk dress. Her shoulders were exposed and the dress was tight that showed of her curves. Her hair was up in a elegant ponytail, with the hair tie wrapped in hair. Her make-up consisted of MAC smoked purple lipstick and light eye makeup. She was going to break necks when she walk into homecoming.

Lena had her lace green dress. Brown pumps that matched with her matte brown lipstick. Her strawberry blonde hair was in a waterfall braid, with the ends curled. She looked amazing. I hope Jude noticed how gorgeous she looked. I hope he forgets about me and focuses on her. It’s my goal after all.

“You girls ready yet? It’s seven-fifteen.” My mom walked in my bedroom.

“Almost.” I said.

We were all grabbing the things we needed. Jude texted me earlier saying he rented a limousine for Stacey and me. Which was great, because I didn’t know him much. So, having my girls with me on the way there was a relief. Actually he’s been waiting in the kitchen for half hour. My mom has been keeping him company. Hasn’t he heard that girls take forever to get ready?

“Well hurry, I don’t have much to say to the young man down there,” she frowned. She say on my bed and crossed her legs.

“Okay we’re ready.” Stacey said.

“Finally, I want pics.” My mom said.

I walked downstairs and headed to the kitchen.

Jude was sitting but immediately stood up when he heard me enter the kitchen. He has on a tux with a red bow. He also changed his gauged into red ones. His hair was slicked back. He was so handsome. Why couldn’t I be attracted to him?

‘Because you are too busy feeling strange things for you-know-who.’

“You look amazing.” He smiled.

I couldn’t help but blush at his compliment.

“Thank you.”

He walked over to me and he indicated for me to grab his elbow. I shook my head. I didn't want to hurt Lena. But to distract him, I told him my mom was waiting for us. And the girls. His eyes seemed confused. But he didn’t say anything. When we walked to the living room, Stacey and Lena were already taking selfies but their backs were facing us. And my mom was walking down the stairs.

“Got the camera.” She held the camera in the air.

“I can see that,” I chuckled.

When they turned with smiling faces, Jude’s eyes widened for a quick second.

‘Oh.. OH! I forgot to tell him Lena was gonna be here.’

“Hey Jude,” Lena waved.

“Hey Lena. You look.. nice,” He complimented.

That hurt her  because she frowned. But she recovered instantly.

“Thanks,” she said quietly.

My mom took a couple pictures. Then we were in the limousine. The ride was quiet. I notice Jude looked at Lena when she wasn’t looking. But never made eye-contact with her. It didn't bother me, though. The both like each other, but I think Jude is respecting the space she asked for. Stacey was on the phone most of the time, typing. She seemed a bit troubled. I gave her my ‘what’s wrong’ look. But she gave me an ‘it’s-nothing’ shrug.

When we made it there. I realized we weren’t the only ones one hour late. Homecoming ends at twelve and Stacey said Jason is having an after party. When we made it inside most were eating.

Stacey found a place to sit. I sat purposely in the middle of Stacey and Jude that way he was sitting next to Lena. Coincidently or knowing Stacey it wasn’t a coincidence, at all─  David, Jason, Matt, and other people from the football team, who didn’t have dates, were sitting next to us. Melanie was sitting in another table with the cheerleaders, scowling at David.

I hate to admit she looked pretty in her tight nude dress with silver sparkles. She looked like a barbie, with her pale pink lipstick and sparkle eyeshadow.

The song “Time Our Lives” by Pitbull and Ne-Yo came on. Melanie stood up and started dancing with a guy. I don’t know how she could dance in those sky-high strappy heels. I hope she falls. Actually I don’t. She made eye contact with me and she had the audacity to give me a dirty look. I take it back, I hope she falls.

Jude was having a conversation with Lena. About how much work a little brother is.

Stacey was still on her phone. Her eyebrows were crinkled, and she was typing fast. I don’t know what made me look at Matt. But I did and he was looking at his phone the same way. Then he was typing away, I turned my head to check if Stace was typing. And she wasn’t.

I realize Dave was doing the same thing I was. We then both looked at each other. As if we were both finally figuring out what was happening. I think our best friends have a thing going on.

His eyes followed the guy next to me. Jude was still talking to Lena. But irritation was shining bright in his green eyes.

Suddenly, the light dimmed and more people were on the dance floor.

The song changed to “How deep is Your Love” by Calvin Harris & Disciples.

“I love this song,” I said loudly for Jude to hear.

He turned.

“Wanna dance?”

“Yeah, let’s go girls. We are going to dance.”

And we did. After a while everyone was on the dance floor. Stacey danced with anyone. I danced with the people in my group. We laughed our butts off. We fooled around, made a circle when the boys were doing cool dance moves. We clapped along for them. We were all having fun. By eleven, I put my hair up into a nice ponytail. The lights were off, but the disco ball was twirling around us. I told Jude to stay and dance with Lena. Stacey was nowhere to be found. She was probably dancing with someone.

I was going back to my seat when someone grabbed me by my hand. I crushed into a hard chest and looked up.

David.

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David’s POV

 

She was killing me. She was so fucking beautiful. Her hair. I just wanna run my hands through it while she lays on my chest. That dress, it was white. She looked so pure and innocent in that dress. Those heels made her red toes look so cute and her legs look so long. I wondered how the would feel around my waist while I was in her. Her smile. I want her to smile like that for me. Those red lips were going to be the death of me. I just wanted to mess up her lipstick with my lips.

I couldn’t keep my eyes off her. Even when I dancing with Melanie. And other girls. Not in a sexual way, just to have fun. I wanted one dance with her but she was always with that assface of her date. I didn’t even know that he was her type.

So I waited.