Mike, Mason, Luce, Jake and I are all going out for lunch today and I couldn't be anymore excited. If only Jaz wasn't shuck in hospital, then the whole gang would be able to spend the last few days of summer together. Jasmine had never missed my annual bonfire since I've known her, so this year should be interesting.
Anyways, the crew is picking me up from my house at eleven thirty and we are determined to spend the day together and just relax. No drama, no problems. That should be my new motto.
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"Hey stranger," Mike teased, unlocking the car door.
"Hey guys," I smiled, ignoring Mike's comment. Mason was in the passenger seat and I slid in the back next to Jake and Luce.
"Ready for a fun day?" Luce asked.
"Duh," I answered, trying to make myself comfortable.
"Where are we eating? Because if I don't get food in my stomach soon, you're not going to have too much fun," Mike threatened.
"Better watch out, someone's a bit hangery," Jake teased, laughing.
"Anywhere works for me," I shrugged.
"What are you craving?" Jake asked Mike.
"Food," he said, entering a roundabout.
"Noooo, you were craving puppies," Mason sarcastically stated.
"Little Miss Sassy Pants, do you have any good ideas?" Mike asked referring to Mason.
"A restaurant,"Mason breathed.
"Both of you, I swear," I mumbled, laughing. "Just go to Shake Shack," I ordered.
"Yes, ma'am," Mike agreed.
***
By the time we finally received our food, it was almost one.
Mike got lost on the way here, which was very interesting since I live five minutes away from the restaurant.
Never depend on Mike with directions, he would honestly get lost in his own house if he could.
I downed my food in minutes, I didn't realise I was so hungry until I took the first bite.
"Mike was the one who was hungry, not you," Mason teased, nudging my shoulder, offering me a napkin and I took it and wiped my lips.
Luce day across from me next to Mike, and I, unfortunately had to sit sandwiched between Mason and Jake who, both, wouldn't shut up.
"The tables have turned," Luce laughed, picking up a fork.
"That's why were besties," Mike grinned at me.
"Keep dreaming," I sang.
"Never say besties again," Jake added, pretending to throw up. I instantly slapped him on the shoulder and he gave me a look that could kill, but I just laughed it off.
"Haters be hating," Mike sighed, shaking his head and throwing a fry in his mouth.
"They're just jealous," Mason whispered just loud enough for Luce and I to hear.
"And what might we be jealous of?" I wondered.
"Our awesome skills," Mike interrupted.
"Skills? What skills?" Luce laughed.
"Well," he stumbled. "You know..."Mason trailed off.
"Just stop. You aren't getting anywhere and you're making it worse for you and Mike," Jake chuckled.
Ding...dong
The door to the restaurant interrupted our conversation, but no one looked up. I was too busy chowing down on Luce's food, that she no longer wanted and Luce and Mason were obviously flirting.
"Did this table want dessert?" A familiar voice asked, making me almost immediately look up.
"Jaz?" I gawked, swallowing my food.
"Surprise,"Mike smirked.
"You knew she was coming?" I asked, dropping my fork.
"Well, obviously. I mean I am her boyfriend..."he shrugged, trailing off.
"Why do you have crutches?" Luce asked.
"The doctor thinks it's a way to help keep my balance since my ribs still need to heal; I'm practically living off of painkillers," she laughed, struggling to slid in next to Mike. As he's a gentleman, he of course helps her and puts his arm around her waist to support her.
"Why'd they let you leave then?" I question, looking at her scrunched face.
"What? Am I not welcome here?" She stuck her tongue out at me, then placed her crunches next to her chair.
"You know what I mean," I stated, rolling my eyes.
"They said I don't need to stay there any longer, all that's wrong are my ribs and those are almost healed. They believe that I need to get up and move around," she explained, grabbing Mikes glass of juice.
"Makes sense," Luce nodded.
"Well, now you can all attend me bonfire!" I proclaimed.
"It's funny you say that,that was my first thought when they said I was being released," she chuckled, trying to catch the straw in her mouth.
"A bonfire, huh? Am I invited?" Mason smirked.
"Nope."
"Ouch, that stung," he pouted.
"You know I'm just kidding," I stated, quickly tying my annoying hair in a ponytail.
"Do I?" He replied, squinting.
"Mason," I breathed and let my hands drop. "You're girlfriend is coming so of course you're coming too," I shrugged.
"Oh, so is my brother," Luce added.
Awkward.
Everyone looked at me as if they were waiting for me to break down crying.
"The more the merrier," I smiled.
"Right... so who's paying?" Mike asked, changing the subject.I smiled at him to give him a quick thank you.
"Not it," Jake quickly announced, followed by Luce, Mike, Jaz and I.
"Not it," Mason finished, then realising he was last.
"Awe, looks like Mason's paying," Jake chuckled.
"Remind me to never eat lunch with you guys ever again," he groaned.
"You love us," Jasmine called as he made his way to the till. "Or at least one of us," she said, smirking and giving Luce a stare.
"Heard that," Mason yelled across the restaurant, making a few people glance our way.
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Authors chapter:
A slow chapter, I know. Just wanted to bring Jaz back to the story somehow.
Now. Good...or sad news, I don't know, the next chapter will be the last! Or I'm still thinking whether I should split it into two...
Anyways, hope you enjoyed the story :)
Also, I don't know what sort of epilogue to write... but I guess I'll just figure that out myself.
Bai x