When Daddy's A Rockstar..., chapter 2
The night at the Armstrong's had come and gone and we were back home again. We have school tomorrow, great. "Joey and I are meeting up at his place after school tomorrow; you know just to practice some old stuff and maybe some new things depending on how far we get and our mood. Jakob will be there, you want to swing by after detention?" Stella asked innocently as we sat in the lounge room on Sunday night. "DAMN IT!" I exclaimed. Stella looked over at me completely shocked at my small outburst. "Sorry", I said quietly, "I completely forgot I had detention". Stella just laughed. "Yeah well serves you right. What were you thinking screaming and swearing at the VICE PRINCIPLE after she gave you a demerit for incomplete homework?" "Hey", I retaliated, "that idiot knew full well that I had a good reason for an incomplete". "No you didn't. You just didn't feel like doing it". "Yea well..... Isn't that a good enough reason?" Stella laughed and gave up.
No too soon after that we heard the phone ring. "I'll get it", I screamed as I jumped up. I don't know why I was so full of energy all of a sudden. I ran to the kitchen to find that the phone had already been answered by mum. "Who is it?" I mouthed to her when I had slowed down. "Yes.... Yeah I know..... Oh that's good.... Well Rebels right here... Yep... Here you go." "DAD" she mouthed to me as she passed over the phone. "DADDY" I screamed down the phone. "Hey kiddo, how's things?" Stella must have heard my little outburst and came running into the room, with bug eyes, eying the receiver and motioning for me to pass her the phone. I shook my head at her and turned my back to her. I heard her sigh. "Yeah Dad things are good, Stella and I can't wait for our return to Dirnt Palace though, it's getting pretty crowded here." "Oh I can't wait to see my girls either". I could hear people rustling in the background. "Actually I wanted to give you some good news." "Yeah, what?" "Well..." he started, "I was trying to get home a bit sooner but no such luck, and I miss my baby girls so much, so I was thinking, if its ok with you and Stella, 'cause its ok with your mum that maybe you'd like to spend a week or two in Europe with me and the guys?". I tried as best I could to conceal my excitement. No such luck. "HELL YES" I yelled down the phone. Dad laughed, "Alright then put your sister on and we'll see what she thinks then we can start organizing." I said my goodbyes and handed the phone to a confused looking Stella. I walked back into the other room and knew he had given her the good news when I heard a squeal from the kitchen. I laughed silently to myself and was genuinely excited to be traveling to see my Dad. It had been too long. After I had been informed on the arrangements I ran upstairs, grabbed my mobile and dialed Jakob's number. I had to tell him.
After a few rings he answered. I quickly blurted out my good news. "Ok wait a minute Reb, calm down; I didn't catch any of that. Start again and go slow." I told him once again only this time a little slower. I heard him laugh. I got a little angry. "Jakob Danger, I do not see what is so funny. I'm going to see my father... I'm excited." "No Reb, I know. I'm going too. So are Ramona, Joey and Franky. Didn't your Dad tell you?" "No. He left out that minor detail." I said rather cross at being, once again, left out of the loop. Jakob laughed again. "Alright sweetie, get some sleep, God knows your poor brain needs a rest". I growled at this comment to which he replied once again with a laugh. "Night sweetie", "Night Jake". A click, then the conversation was over.
I slipped into my pyjamas then walked across the hall to Stella's room. I asked her if she too was informed on the arrangements for our vacation. She simply nodded whilst making up her bed on the floor. I sighed and plopped down next to her.
"Hey Stell?"
"Yeah Bub?"
"Can I share the floor with you tonight? Anything is better than that grandma sack." She laughed.
"Course you can... Come to think of it why don't we camp in the lounge room".
"Ok", I agreed and helped her move the blankets down stairs.
Well tonight had turned out alright. I was spending 2 weeks in Europe with my sister and my best friend and I get to see my Dad. A bonus was that I did not have to climb into the 'Betty the bitch' Bed. Life was alright for those few hours. But not for too long. I had school tomorrow.
The next morning I woke up and remembered the fact that I had to get ready for school. Just as quickly as I remembered this I smiled as I remembered my vacation planned in 2 weeks time. I got up, got dressed and went into the lounge room to pick up the blankets. When I was done I was greeted by my friendly sister in the kitchen. "Good Morning" she exclaimed brightly. I grumbled back a response and headed straight for the coffee pot. By 9:00 we heard a car horn and knew it was our ride. We were greeted outside by a sleepy looking Joey at the wheel of a black BMW. I climbed in the back and was bombarded with a bear hug from Jakob. "Good morning sunshine". "Yeah, whatever", I replied. Jakob laughed a little too loudly in my ear. I winced as we pulled away and off to school.
We got to school and Jakob and I went to our lockers. "I can't wait for our trip. Two weeks away from here." This comment soon brightened my mood. I smiled at this thought, but frowned again when I looked at my timetable and discovered I had dance. Jakob saw my deflated expression and he too saw my discovery of the dreaded subject. "Hey, I have gym now. Wanna jig?" I thought about it. There's only one thing Jakob likes to do when he jigs. That was smoke. I thought about it some more. I needed it right now. "Yeah, I already have detention and if we get caught again all they'll do is give us a few days suspension and that's just more time off school right?" He laughed and we walked off as though going to class.
We were already late so when we started to run to get to behind the library, we didn't look too suspicious. We had jigged so many times before we had it down to a fine art. We had been caught before but it was ok. The only bad thing was our parents got called in because we had been smoking. We got a fair surprise that day. We expected to be greeted in the principle's office by just two angry mums. Mothers we could deal with, but when our dad's showed up Jakob and I just looked at each other and gulped. This time however we weren't worried about that. Our fathers were in Europe so if we did get caught (which we would make sure didn't happen) our fathers couldn't make a surprise visit to our principles office.
We made it around the back of the library and lit up. We sat down and began to talk. We must have been talking for a while because before we knew it the bell for second period went. I looked at Jakob. Actually I stared. I had never really taken the time to notice all his features. I must have zoned out because next thing I knew Jakob was waving a hand in front of my face. "I take it we're staying and not going to second either?" I nodded. We lit up another and began talking again. It was strange. I felt myself hanging on his every word, staring into his eyes. No, he was my best friend. Stop it Rebel! Your best friend... Got it? Yet as hard as I tried I couldn't help feel something was there. Oh my god! I like Jakob! My best friend! No, this cannot be happening. Jakob must have noticed my shocked expression. He asked me what was wrong. I truthfully told him I just realized who I liked. "Ooooh who?" he cooed. I just couldn't tell him like this so I made a game out of it. I smirked and said, "First tell me who you like." He blushed furiously. "Well... " he started, "Its funny you ask, I've wanted to tell you for ages." "Well go on", I encouraged, trying to conceal the anger on my face at this bitch he likes, but desperately wanting to know who it was. "Ok well, she's really pretty, I've known her forever, and our dads have known each other forever too. She's a rebel, it's in her name and she's my best friend," I looked at him confused while he leaned forward and looked me in the eye. Then it hit me... He likes me too. I smiled as if giving him the green light to kiss me. And he did. It was the most emotional, powerful, best kiss I have ever had. As the kiss deepened I thought about everything all at once. His pet names for me, his close physical contact all the time, his hatred for all my boyfriends. It all became so clear. I was the happiest I've been in a long time. In the space of 24 hours, everything seemed to be working out for me. I was definitely glad I jigged with Jakob today. Nothing lasts forever as I soon figured.
"Mr. Armstrong, Miss. Pritchard". It was the voice of the vice principle, Ms. Clarkson. Jakob and I looked at each other. We were scared but I couldn't help but giggle. I didn't care if I got in trouble after what just happened. The evidence we had also been engaging in a little ciggie was all around us. Cigarette packets, butts and lighters. We knew we were in for it. All I kept thinking when we were in the principles' office was whether mum would still let me go in 2 weeks. Please God, I need to see my Dad.
No too soon after that we heard the phone ring. "I'll get it", I screamed as I jumped up. I don't know why I was so full of energy all of a sudden. I ran to the kitchen to find that the phone had already been answered by mum. "Who is it?" I mouthed to her when I had slowed down. "Yes.... Yeah I know..... Oh that's good.... Well Rebels right here... Yep... Here you go." "DAD" she mouthed to me as she passed over the phone. "DADDY" I screamed down the phone. "Hey kiddo, how's things?" Stella must have heard my little outburst and came running into the room, with bug eyes, eying the receiver and motioning for me to pass her the phone. I shook my head at her and turned my back to her. I heard her sigh. "Yeah Dad things are good, Stella and I can't wait for our return to Dirnt Palace though, it's getting pretty crowded here." "Oh I can't wait to see my girls either". I could hear people rustling in the background. "Actually I wanted to give you some good news." "Yeah, what?" "Well..." he started, "I was trying to get home a bit sooner but no such luck, and I miss my baby girls so much, so I was thinking, if its ok with you and Stella, 'cause its ok with your mum that maybe you'd like to spend a week or two in Europe with me and the guys?". I tried as best I could to conceal my excitement. No such luck. "HELL YES" I yelled down the phone. Dad laughed, "Alright then put your sister on and we'll see what she thinks then we can start organizing." I said my goodbyes and handed the phone to a confused looking Stella. I walked back into the other room and knew he had given her the good news when I heard a squeal from the kitchen. I laughed silently to myself and was genuinely excited to be traveling to see my Dad. It had been too long. After I had been informed on the arrangements I ran upstairs, grabbed my mobile and dialed Jakob's number. I had to tell him.
After a few rings he answered. I quickly blurted out my good news. "Ok wait a minute Reb, calm down; I didn't catch any of that. Start again and go slow." I told him once again only this time a little slower. I heard him laugh. I got a little angry. "Jakob Danger, I do not see what is so funny. I'm going to see my father... I'm excited." "No Reb, I know. I'm going too. So are Ramona, Joey and Franky. Didn't your Dad tell you?" "No. He left out that minor detail." I said rather cross at being, once again, left out of the loop. Jakob laughed again. "Alright sweetie, get some sleep, God knows your poor brain needs a rest". I growled at this comment to which he replied once again with a laugh. "Night sweetie", "Night Jake". A click, then the conversation was over.
I slipped into my pyjamas then walked across the hall to Stella's room. I asked her if she too was informed on the arrangements for our vacation. She simply nodded whilst making up her bed on the floor. I sighed and plopped down next to her.
"Hey Stell?"
"Yeah Bub?"
"Can I share the floor with you tonight? Anything is better than that grandma sack." She laughed.
"Course you can... Come to think of it why don't we camp in the lounge room".
"Ok", I agreed and helped her move the blankets down stairs.
Well tonight had turned out alright. I was spending 2 weeks in Europe with my sister and my best friend and I get to see my Dad. A bonus was that I did not have to climb into the 'Betty the bitch' Bed. Life was alright for those few hours. But not for too long. I had school tomorrow.
The next morning I woke up and remembered the fact that I had to get ready for school. Just as quickly as I remembered this I smiled as I remembered my vacation planned in 2 weeks time. I got up, got dressed and went into the lounge room to pick up the blankets. When I was done I was greeted by my friendly sister in the kitchen. "Good Morning" she exclaimed brightly. I grumbled back a response and headed straight for the coffee pot. By 9:00 we heard a car horn and knew it was our ride. We were greeted outside by a sleepy looking Joey at the wheel of a black BMW. I climbed in the back and was bombarded with a bear hug from Jakob. "Good morning sunshine". "Yeah, whatever", I replied. Jakob laughed a little too loudly in my ear. I winced as we pulled away and off to school.
We got to school and Jakob and I went to our lockers. "I can't wait for our trip. Two weeks away from here." This comment soon brightened my mood. I smiled at this thought, but frowned again when I looked at my timetable and discovered I had dance. Jakob saw my deflated expression and he too saw my discovery of the dreaded subject. "Hey, I have gym now. Wanna jig?" I thought about it. There's only one thing Jakob likes to do when he jigs. That was smoke. I thought about it some more. I needed it right now. "Yeah, I already have detention and if we get caught again all they'll do is give us a few days suspension and that's just more time off school right?" He laughed and we walked off as though going to class.
We were already late so when we started to run to get to behind the library, we didn't look too suspicious. We had jigged so many times before we had it down to a fine art. We had been caught before but it was ok. The only bad thing was our parents got called in because we had been smoking. We got a fair surprise that day. We expected to be greeted in the principle's office by just two angry mums. Mothers we could deal with, but when our dad's showed up Jakob and I just looked at each other and gulped. This time however we weren't worried about that. Our fathers were in Europe so if we did get caught (which we would make sure didn't happen) our fathers couldn't make a surprise visit to our principles office.
We made it around the back of the library and lit up. We sat down and began to talk. We must have been talking for a while because before we knew it the bell for second period went. I looked at Jakob. Actually I stared. I had never really taken the time to notice all his features. I must have zoned out because next thing I knew Jakob was waving a hand in front of my face. "I take it we're staying and not going to second either?" I nodded. We lit up another and began talking again. It was strange. I felt myself hanging on his every word, staring into his eyes. No, he was my best friend. Stop it Rebel! Your best friend... Got it? Yet as hard as I tried I couldn't help feel something was there. Oh my god! I like Jakob! My best friend! No, this cannot be happening. Jakob must have noticed my shocked expression. He asked me what was wrong. I truthfully told him I just realized who I liked. "Ooooh who?" he cooed. I just couldn't tell him like this so I made a game out of it. I smirked and said, "First tell me who you like." He blushed furiously. "Well... " he started, "Its funny you ask, I've wanted to tell you for ages." "Well go on", I encouraged, trying to conceal the anger on my face at this bitch he likes, but desperately wanting to know who it was. "Ok well, she's really pretty, I've known her forever, and our dads have known each other forever too. She's a rebel, it's in her name and she's my best friend," I looked at him confused while he leaned forward and looked me in the eye. Then it hit me... He likes me too. I smiled as if giving him the green light to kiss me. And he did. It was the most emotional, powerful, best kiss I have ever had. As the kiss deepened I thought about everything all at once. His pet names for me, his close physical contact all the time, his hatred for all my boyfriends. It all became so clear. I was the happiest I've been in a long time. In the space of 24 hours, everything seemed to be working out for me. I was definitely glad I jigged with Jakob today. Nothing lasts forever as I soon figured.
"Mr. Armstrong, Miss. Pritchard". It was the voice of the vice principle, Ms. Clarkson. Jakob and I looked at each other. We were scared but I couldn't help but giggle. I didn't care if I got in trouble after what just happened. The evidence we had also been engaging in a little ciggie was all around us. Cigarette packets, butts and lighters. We knew we were in for it. All I kept thinking when we were in the principles' office was whether mum would still let me go in 2 weeks. Please God, I need to see my Dad.
