To the moon and back

Boy's and busses

"You're calling me again" the deep voice started.

I took a deep gulp and stared at the screen despite it being a phone call recording .

"You know I wouldn't be calling if I didn't need you" I instantly recognized the voice that replied as Dana and Jude's eyes widened slightly.

"Just yesterday you were telling me to never contact you again and now, what? Dana, you gotta make up your mind" the mans voice was gruff as if it killed him to even be on the line.

"Jeffrey" Dana whispered.

I heard a long sigh on the other line and the man clicked his tongue, "Meet me at our spot"

And then the line went dead.

"Wait, no that can't be all" Jude snapped staring at Andrew, "There's gotta be more...something that'll tell me~"

"Jude, it's pretty obvious what's happening here" I interjected as he stared at the computer screen searching for answers he wouldn't find, "Dana is totally shacking up with this guy"

"Of course you would say that" Jude abruptly stood up and shook his head, "You don't even know him; he's married"

"Hate to break it to you dude, but I don't think Harper is trying to be a tool...that's honestly what it sounded like" Ethan murmured gently.

"You guys don't get it, my mom isn't like that" Jude insisted pleading with his eyes for me to side with him, "Harper you have to know that"

"Jude..." I ran a hand through my hair and caught Andrew's look. He shook his head slightly, only enough for me to see but I understood, "You're right...maybe I'm just jumping to conclusions"

In this group of people, parents were a sticky topic and saying the wrong thing could offset a flurry of events.

Jude's face instantly brightened, "Please just give her the benefit of the doubt until I can find out more"

"If you want, we could help you out once you get any new information" Andrew murmured giving Jude a small smile to which he beamed at.

"Thanks dude" Jude nodded, "I think I'll head out for now, though"

I quickly got up and rummaged around for my keys, "I didn't think you had to be back home so soon"

Jude stopped me by placing a hand on my shoulder firmly, "I was thinking of stopping at a friends house first"

"Sure, just tell him to give me the wifi password and I'll be perfectly content on the porch" all the guys gave me incredulous looks and Jude turned pink.

"It's a she and I'd rather not"

My jaw dropped and I gave Jude a look, "You have a female friend?"

"Shut up, Harper" he replied rolling his eyes, "It's not a big deal"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Cuz I knew you'd do that" he said slightly disgusted, "And look at me like I was a puppy that just learned a new trick"

"Well, at least let me drop you off and scope this chick out. My bitch radar is amazing" I smiled giving him a thumbs up to which he glared at.

"No, I'll take the bus or something"

"Jude" I groaned slightly upset that he didn't want me to meet this girl.

"I may not be old enough to vote but I'm old enough to take the bus and be alone with girls without my sister holding my hand" Jude rolled his eyes and I recoiled slightly.