Sarcastic Love ch. 14

Sarcastic Love ch. 14

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So the premier of Romeo and Juliet is tonight and where am I? At Thayne's house because he decided he needed to give me a talking to before the play. I knew fully well what he wanted to say. He just better stay the hell away from my personal bubble. I sent a text to Jacey saying:

I'll meet you at the theatre, Thayne wants me to help him grab some props and things at his house... luff you~

He then replied with a quick:

Okay, you too.

I wondered what was on his mind but that soon was faded when I came face to face with Thayne's door. I knocked a couple of times and I heard a fumble and a smooth open of the door. Thayne smiled nervously and said, "Glad you could make it Caleb." With that I let myself in because he turned the other way and moved to the boxes of props. He wasn't kidding when he said there was a mountain of props.

Still in the back of my mind was the episode from a week ago. Why did he seem completely healed and back to himself...so quickly. I know I'm not... I'm still a bit shaky about being here. It also forced me to notice a difference in Jacey. He was always showing up to lunch late...with more books...more excuses. I knew he wasn't doing anything, he wouldn't. So I leaned against the wall and asked, "What do you want me to do?"

Thayne pointed to a box near me, he wouldn't look at me, "Pack that box...with that stuff." He made himself so clear. Yea right. I searched around and noticed the things were in order. So I just simply put things in where they go. Once that was finished Thayne directed me to start putting boxes in his car. I stacked them accordingly and when I was done, leaned against his car. He came out shortly carrying a smaller box and his keys. He locked it and fluffed his hair a little bit. "Thanks..." He continued to come towards me, I wanted to move, but I couldn't. Something in me told me not to move.

"Have you been wondering lately... why Jacey is so late...to lunch every day....?" He tilted his head and put his hand on the car, pinning me against it. He was so close, my bubble! " Well haven't you? What bullshit story has he told you....hmm?" he titled his head the other way and got closer.

I just grimaced and said, "Back off!" he went to push him with my hand but he seized it and pinned it against his car as well. It really hurt and I unexpectedly let a yelp out. He smiled and shook his head, "I hope you catch on to what he's... really doing." Thayne finally let go of me and walked around his car, got in it and started it. I leaned back from it and rubbed my wrist. He zoomed off. I fucking helped him with the boxes, and he leaves his star...20 minutes from the theatre...asshole.

The whole way there I was trying to invent new insults to call him to his face. About half way there, it started to snow. I was so unprepared, and felt my limbs go numb. Finally I reached the Theatre 25 minutes later and found the whole crew rushing around. "Alright, I'm here!" I yelled and all the guys stopped and sighed then a few pushed me into a dressing room where they helped me get dressed and put my make up on. We heard the final call for all actors to be on stage and with a run over to the correct side of the stage and a gasp for breathe, the play started.

The whole play was going very smoothly. All our actors pulled it together for tonight and did a wonderful job. This was probably the best play this school has seen. If we do a good performance, we might go to a competition. There is a scout in the back of the school who sees all the plays in the district. He then picks the best ones and sends them to a national convention where we have a few weeks to learn new training techniques and acting skills. We then get to perform in front of another audience and some judges...who ever gets the most emotion out of the audience and does the most precise job, gets a medal and a title for the year. You then are automatically invited back until you get beaten. So far Clover High has had the title for three years, we almost had them but...they beat us because they sabotaged our set. It's no big deal now any way, used to be.

Finally, it was time for the sex scene, this means the play is almost over and we can move on with our lives. I quickly moved on stage with Jacey. Surprisingly enough, he hasn't said anything to me all night. Even during break. It's really getting on my nerves. My mind was thinking of other things as we acted out the scene....What if he is...doing something behind my back. No, he couldn't. He wanted us to last forever, why would he lie to me? The scene ended with a final kiss and we lay under the covers. As the curtain closed and we turned our microphones off I grabbed Jacey's wrist and lead him back stage.

Surprisingly enough, Jacey didn't fight or ask where we were going. I figured he might have but...he wasn't worried at all. I couldn't really see him so I could read his expressions but I did notice someone smile at them as they passed. Finally, an empty dressing room. I tugged him inside and closed the door, " Jacey...?" I asked softly.

He smiled his Cheshire smile and he replied, "Caleb?" He titled his head and leaned against the door.

"Hi...." I chuckled and moved forward to hug him and he moved forward back, hugging me. Beating me to it. See! Thayne is wrong! I nuzzled into his shoulder and gave him a little kiss on the neck. He pulled away and smiled, " Sorry... I know... I haven't been around a lot...but things are just...happening." He smiled and brushed some hair out of my eyes. "I really enjoyed kissing you...onstage." He laughed a little and rested his hand on my cheek.

SEE! I kept rejoicing in my head, a huge smile on my face, "Heh, I loved it too..." I put my hands on his hips and moved close to him, pecking his neck every once in a while, "What... kind of things...if I may ask?"

"Well...We're trying to get my dad into a hospital...where he can get rid of his drinking problems...so that's why I've been so late to your house..." he couldn't be lying about this, It was too personal. " Also, the teacher's just keep giving me work to do...holding me after to take quizzes...keeping me from you... which I hate..." he pouted. I saw him pout...

I couldn't help but smile and lean in for a kiss, which he gave to me happily. I smiled and held him tightly. I had nothing to worry about...everything was in balance. We heard the final act music and quickly moved out of the dressing room and into a change of costume...then on stage.

The last act couldn't have gone any better! The crowd was standing and cheering, whistling! As soon as the curtains closed I smiled and held Jacey's hand, which I felt a returning squeeze! With that we all stood up and took a bow when the curtain opened and waited out the applause. We all ran off stage and Thayne came forward. We heard an applause and then a very thought out speech from Thayne who was thanking everyone and everything that made the play what it is. He then called Jacey and I to the stage.

"Before you guys go tonight, this play would have been nothing without the courage of these two boys! Not only did they give a lot to the class we have here at Grey Creek High. Let's give a round of applause for Caleb and Jacey!" There was a thunderous applause. I bowed and Jacey curtsied.

We all three smiled and walked off stage. With that I ran to Jacey and practically tackled him. I just wanted to shove it in Thayne's face, that we are fine...sucks to be him. I gave him another kiss and hugged him tightly. Jacey did the same, the exact same! Thayne walked off with a smile on his face, an "its coming for you" sort of smile. I ignored it and asked, " So...wanna have dinner at the house? I can cook for yo-"

"No, I'm actually going to have dinner with my family. My mother invited you but my father will not have it... I'm sorry Caleb... I'll see you tonight...okay love?" He tilted his head and smiled, giving me a quick deep kiss and walked off to his dressing room to get out of his clothes. I was...crushed...completely and utterly crushed. I felt tears well up in my eyes as I moved towards my dressing room, which I shared with three other people. Of course, they were all in there. I wiped the tears from my eyes and smiled, "Great job... You all did so great tonight! Maybe we'll go to competition!" we all cheered and I quickly changed out of my Romeo costume and into my jeans and long sleeved shirt from before. They both wished me goodnight and walked out. I slid my socks and shoes on and remembered... It was really cold outside.

With a sigh I open the dressing room and to my surprise, I see Thayne. He immediately grabbed my wrist, "You need to see something..." I groaned and shook my head, " I dunno what your obsession is but you're loosing..." I rolled my eyes and looked to Thayne, "don't tug so hard."

Thayne just shook his head and lead me behind stage, up the stairs to the balcony. He pointed forward and said, "Tell me... isn't that Jacey?" I just nodded, duh it was. I looked to him and shook my head, "So he wanted some air...or he's waiting for his parent's car...Look, I don-"

He interrupted me, "His mother is at the hospital with his father...they didn't show up tonight..." He pointed again, so I looked. I then saw someone come through the other door. . . It was Kodi, he played Mercutio.

I titled my head and watched Jacey's face light up...he was almost a little...too happy to see him. I blinked a lot and rubbed my eyes; tears...again? I watched him embrace Kodi...he never...did that to me. I watched him flirt, smile and finally...kiss. I gasped and turned around, digging my face into Thayne's chest. "Oh my...god." I muttered and said, "Get me away from here..." I whispered and couldn't believe it... I...he...the...

Thayne nodded and turned, slowly closing the door soundlessly. Once we got to the bottom of the stairs I collapsed. Again... when did I become weak? When did something ever affect me this much...never? That's...that's why I'm so weak. I sniffled and looked to the now level with me Thayne and moved my lips to apologize.

He just shook his head and grabbed my hand. "You had a right to know...and... no need to apologize, I really shouldn't have meddled. I just... saw them the other day after rehearsal. I thought that as a friend, I should tell you. I don't think I told you in the right manner though..." he blushed in embarrassment and said, "Let's go get some dinner...are you hungry still?"

I nodded, I was fucking starving...and now I was an emotional wreck. I stood up and wiped my face off with my sleeve. I sniffled a bit and looked to Thayne. "Thank you... I'll...pay you back soon. I'll be getting back to work and... My paycheck... I'll pay you back." My thoughts wouldn't stay straight. I... had been betrayed...again. Again...Again...again... AGAIN! I sucked it up and walked with Thayne.

I helped him pack up the props. That did help me a little bit, maybe it wasn't what I thought it was...maybe it was just...something else. I nodded at my thoughts and started to feel really hungry. We finally got all the boxes packed back up and went to his car. I sat in the familiar front seat and got comfortable. Thayne smiled and put his hand on my thigh but...didn't say a word. He stepped on the gas and slowly moved out of the empty parking lot.

The snow fell harder but that didn't stop people from driving in it...and walking in it. I couldn't help but just stare out the window. It seems that once I put my trust and faith into something, it blows up in my face... After a couple of minutes we wound up at a pizza parlor. I smiled, just what I needed. Something warm and cheesy! I smiled and sat up. Once we pulled into a parking space I undid my seat belt and unlocked my door. I went to open it up hastily when I felt a tug on my arm. The tug was pretty powerful and turned into a yank. Suddenly I was facing Thayne; I was...really close to Thayne. "Hi..." I said shakily.

He smiled, "Kidding." He replied and got out of the car.

I just shook my head and grimaced, "You butthead!" I shook my head and ran inside, hitting him on the shoulder as we got in line. I started to feel a good familiarity of how life was like when you could just relax and not worry about trust being broken.

Though, deep down in my heart, I hope what I saw was an illusion...something I didn't really see...but was forced to see. Maybe it was staged... oh well, I wont know till tonight.