Farrah's POV
Max and I chased Jackson down the stairs, as we were both confused by his new look
He was wearing something darker, and although it's not what he usually wears... I'm not complaining.
I mean maybe cut back on the holes, but other than that, kinda hot.
"Good morning." Jackson greeted
"Good morning. And good grief. What happened to your brand new back to school jeans?" Dj asked, admiring the boy's outfit
"I ripped them up. Now their my back to cool jeans." Jackson told her as he took a seat at the table
"Hey, you know the rules. No hat at the table." Dj said
"Not a problem." Jackson smiled, taking off his hat to reveal blue hair
"Oh my god!" I cried, walking forward and touching his hair, "What did you do, and why didn't you tell me?"
"Ok. New rule. No blue hair at the table." Dj added
"You're 15. Why are you having a mid life crisis?" Max asked
"Hey, Marge Simpson called, she wants her hair back." Kimmy said, making herself laugh.
"Hey, did you buy that hair at a Katy Perry garage sale?" Steph joined in
"Look, I don't expect you guys to understand." Jackson started
"Not even me?" I asked
"I'm Gen Y, and you're Gen X. I'm like the IPhone 8 and you're all like, 'will you accept a call from grandpa?" Jackson joked
"First of all, we're Gen Z. Check the internet. Second, your attitude kind of sucks. I'm going to wait in the living room for Rocki." I said before leaving the kitchen
The doorbell rang as soon as I made my way into the living room, and I opened the door to reveal Rocki
"You look pissed, what'd he do?" She asked, stepping inside
"Changed his hair color, and now he's being a jerk. You know at first I thought it was cool, but this attitude change is throwing me off." I said, putting some books into my backpack
Jackson came in to find me and Rocki standing by the couch, "Sup."
I glared at him and pulled Rocki with me back into the kitchen, Jackson trailing behind us.
"Ohhh." All the women groaned, looking towards Rocki and I.
"What?" I asked, feeling a bit self conscious as they continued to stare at me
"Why are we oohing, just because Farrah's close with a girl with pur- ohhhh!" Kimmy gasped, finally understanding what the other women were talking about
"Hey, what's for breakfast? Bacon and eggs. You guys are so white bread, you're eating white bread." Rocki sighed, holding a bag of white bread
I laughed, then stopped when they glared at me. I took a spot at the kitchen table and tried to take myself out of the conversation
"Why do I have a feeling you had something to do with this?" Dj asked Rocki
"Look Deej, all I did was tell Jackson that he's being raised in an artificial world of sugar coated sweetness." Rocki said
"You did this? So now both of you think you're too good for nice people? Shocking." I sighed, removing myself from the room for the second time
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After a long day at school and taking Max out to the farmer's market, we headed home so I could help him out with his homework.
When we walked into his room, we found Jackson and Rocki surrounded by a pile of mess
"I make Farrah take me to the farmers market, and I come home... to this?" Max asked, gesturing towards the mess.
"Ew." I groaned, using a stick to pick up underwear off Max's bed.
"Trash ball! He shoots!" Jackson cheered, throwing trash onto Max's bed
"Scores!" Rocki smiled
I'd be lying if I wasn't a bit jealous, but I knew even if Jackson was acting like a jerk, he wouldn't do anything to harm what we have
"You dirty animals! Mom!" Max yelled
"Mama's boy." Jackson groaned
"And he should be proud of it." I sassed
"Max what is the... oh my landfill!" Dj said, walking in and cringing at the mess.
"Well, I hate to leave a good time. That's why this is so easy. Adios, Deej and bestie." Rocki said, making me roll my eyes
"Make Jackson clean up this mess!" Max cried
"Everybody, chill. I'll get to it when I get to it." Jackson said
"Well since Jackson obviously isn't himself anymore, guess that makes me single and down a best friend." I decided, leaving the family in his room
I walked downstairs to see Rocki seated in the living room couch, "
Later, I was sitting in the living room, when there was a knock on the door, "What do you want?"
"Even though it's totally gross, I've want to apologize. Jackson wanted help trying to impress you, because he thought I stealing away his best friend. So, I told him that maybe being a little more like me would help. After seeing how hurt you were I realized it wasn't, but now he won't even listen to me." She confessed, attempting to spit it out as fast as she could
I looked at her for a moment, before slowly moving in to give her a hug, LI forgive you. But, so help me God, if you ever try to change my best friend again you'll have a lot more than terrible grades to worry about."
"Very much noted. Can't believe you forgave me that fast." She laughed
"Well, I lost Jackson. Didn't really want to lose you, too." I smiled
She gave me one last hug, before she made her way out the door.
I heard noise coming from the backyard, and followed the sound to find Jackson with all of his stuff outside
"Hmm. Love what you've done with the place." I spoke up, gaining his attention as I attempted to distance myself
"Thanks. I love the high ceiling. Look, Dj said if I live under her roof I have to follow her rules. So here I am...not under her roof." He said
"Look. I get it. You can have your little moment, but I really need you to talk to me. Because so far, you've lost me and your gonna lose other people if you keep acting like a jerk." I confessed, hoping for some kind of response
He stared back at me with an emotion I couldn't quite decode. The silence remained, and I took that as a cue to leave him be
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I stood in the kitchen with Dj and Max as we watched Jackson, who was still sulking outside.
I may be pissed, but that doesn't me I don't care for him and how he feels.
"How's Jackson doing?" Dj asked
"I think his phone died." Max said
"Why do you say that?" Dj questioned
"Because he's reading a book." I gasped, moving closer to the window
It started raining, so we moved out onto the porch in our warm pjs. I held Rice Krispies in my hands, while Max and Dj held cups of hot cocoa
"Hey Jackson, look. Rice Krispies and hot cocoa. Mmm." Dj said, trying to tempt him to come inside
Max moved to take a bite out the Rice Krispies I was holding, as he smiled in satisfaction
"Max, how are you enjoying your delicious snack?" I asked
"Glad you asked. This is the tastiest, gooiest treat ever! Life's so easy when you follow the rules and don't act like a jerk." Max said
Max and Dj walked inside, leaving me and Jackson to be alone.
"These and other delicious treats are available to all who live under Dj's roof." I smiled, continuing to try and tempt him.
"Well, I'd rather be out here enjoying the greatest snack of all, Freedom!" He argued
"It's getting a little wet out there." I noted, sticking my hand out to the rain.
"Just the quiet tears of Mother Nature gently replenishing the earth." He said, as thunder and lighting struck.
"Okay. Enough's enough. I'm coming out there." I sighed
"You're gonna get wet." He smirked
"Not with this." I sassed, picking up an umbrella and making my way towards him, "We need to talk. You wanna share my umbrella?"
"Well, I don't need it, but if it makes you happy, knock yourself out." Jackson said
I sat at the end of the bed, and he quickly rushed to get underneath the umbrella with me. I groaned at the wetness of the sheets.
"I have a theory about what's happening. I know that this isn't the real you. The Jackson I know is sweet, and kind, and considerate." I started
"That was all an act. I'm a rebel." He swore
"So we were just an act?" I asked, looking down at my lap
"You know that's not what I meant." Jackson said
"I don't know what anything you say means anymore. Are you doing this because you thought Rocki was taking me away from you?" I questioned
"This ain't got nothing to do with Rocki." He insisted
"Are you sure? Because you're dressing like her, acting like her. It's like your under some sort of spell." I laughed
He looked nervous, and stared at the ground, "You did do this to impress me, didn't you?"
"No. You guys just have so much more fun together. But am I doing this to impress you? No." He argued
"Whoa, whoa. Back up. You think I have more fun with her?" I asked, making him nod
"Come on, Jackson. Sure, I laugh with her and we have fun, but no where near the fun I have with you. You've made me the happiest I've ever been. I just want that Jackson back." I begged, grabbing his hand
"Maybe I'm not all that tough. Because if I'm being brutally honest right now, that feeling of hurt I saw on your face earlier made me feel terrible. I just to go inside and enjoy some cocoa and fresh Pjs with you." He confessed
"Not yet. You acted like a real jerk today." I said
"I'm sorry." He whispered, looking me in the eyes
"I get it. We're supposed to rebel, but never lose sight of who you are over some stupid feelings jealousy, okay? Because losing you forever would kill me. Gosh, I sound like Dj" I admitted, before laughing at my own speech.
"You'd really be that hurt?" He asked
"Yeah." I said
"Want a hug?" He continued
I smiled and leaned in for a hug, feeling him kiss the top of my head, "I'm sorry."
I laughed, "You're wet and cold, let's go get some hot chocolate."
I grabbed his hand and we quickly ran inside, hoping to get changed and enjoy the rest of the night
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The next morning, Jackson and I walked into the living room holding hands.
He was back to his normal clothes, hair, and attitude, and I couldn't be happier.
"Okay, Mom. I'm ready for school picture day." He said
"Jackson, your hair. It's so boring. I love it." Dj smiled
Rocki walked in, and Jackson and I immediately let go of each others hands, "Oh, look. The idiot went back to who he truly is."
"You know what? I've decided I'm not a blue hair, ripped jeans, leather jacket kind of guy." Jackson said
"Yeah, you tell her." Dj cheered
"Dj..." I sighed
"I'll be in the the other room." She nodded, walking out
"At least tell me you didn't take out the trash?" Rocki begged
"First thing in the morning. Right after I emptied the dishwasher." Jackson smirked
"Oh, well. Guess dorky friend is what you are. And it makes my best friend happy, so, okay. Guess you finally grew some McNuggets." She joked
"Aw, that's the sweetest thing you've ever said to me." He smiled
"Yeah, well don't get used to it." She said, punching his arm
She walked out the door, Jackson went to follow after her, till I stopped him.
"Wha-" He started, until I cut him off, cupping his face and kissing him.
"What was that for?" He smiled
"Well, since none of our friends know, think of it as a way of rebelling." I shrugged
"Cool." He laughed
I grabbed his arm, and dragged him so we could catch up with Rocki.
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Sorry I didn't post yesterday. It was super busy and we had a lot of people over yesterday for a party. So, that's why this chapter is extra long. Also, I know that Dj is the one who has a talk with Jackson but I wanted to do Farrah, because of how close they were and how she gets through to him. So sorry if you have a problem with it. ALSO 10k READS!! WHATTT!!!!