CHAPTER - 5

EPISODE – 5

It was Friday evening after school. Mark and Lily along with Oliver and Jere went back home together.

Jere : Guys, can we go the moor to search some orchids tomorrow.

Lily : Sorry, Jere. I had to go the groceries. My mom's sick this day.

Mark : Sorry, dude. Had to visit my grandma with my dad.

Jere : But last year, you two already promise me to come. With this lame excuse, I'll be going alone, again.

Mark : Sorry, it's my Papa's order.

Oliver : I can go along you. I'm totally free.

Mark : (Looking at Oliver) Mister, where do you think you are going.

Jere : Deal. (Staring at Oliver, and looking back at Mark) What is your problem with that. First, you don't wanna come and save yourself with such a lame excuse. Now, you don't want Oliver to go with me.

Mark : Yes. Is there a problem.

Lily : Mark, you are crossing the line. Let them go. If you don't want them to be alone, why don't you join them.

Mark : Do whatever you want. (with a grumpy face)

Oliver : Today looks cloudy. What if it rain tomorrow.

Jere : Are you scare already?

Oliver : Nope.

It was a cloudy Saturday, Jere and Oliver went out to the forest in search of Orchids.

Jere : You really shouldn't be here. What if the rain comes.

Oliver : Just worried about yourself. I'm alright with any circumstances.

Jere : Look who do we have here.

Oliver : By the way, why do you want the orchids.

Jere : Well, it was one of the best memories that I share with Lily and Mark. But somehow, everything change from last year. They like to give up on this trip. It really hurts me, but I'll never stop doing this.

Oliver : Well, I can come every year if you need me.

In the middle of the forest, the rain fall.

Jere : Really. At this point.(Running towards the huge trees)

Oliver : Wait for me. (Chasing him)

Jere : I really wish if we are at home. I have to fill my water tank.

Oliver : I feel like sleeping at home.

Jere : (Feeling cold, he fold his hand and with a shaking voice) Sure it is.

Oliver : Do you feel cold.

Jere : No. It's alright. I'll be fine.

Oliver : (Taking off his jacket and put it around Jere body) Wear this.

Jere : Why are you doing this.

Oliver : You are feeling cold.

Jere : (Shaking more due to cold) Thank you.

Oliver : (Spreading his hands around Jere's arms, and hugging him) Do you still feel the cold.

Jere : Hold me tight. Save me from this cold.

Oliver : Okay, I'm here for you. (Laying his head in the shoulder of Jere's arm)

They hold each other until the rain goes away. The sun was back to normal.

Jere : You can let go of me.

Oliver : (with his nose being block and different tone) Okay.

Jere : Are you okay. What happen to your nose.

Oliver : (Sneezing) I'll be alright.

Jere : Let's go back.

On Monday, Oliver take a leave and stay at home.

Jere: (Whispering to Mark) I think Oliver is sick.

Mark : Stop talking about him. I hate him.

After the school is over, Jere hurried towards Oliver's house. Asking the way to his neighbour, and some older people, finally he found.

Jere : (Knocking the door) Anybody home.

Aunt House-maid : (Opening the door) Can I help you.

Jere : Hello, miss. Is Oliver home.

Aunt : Who are you? Why do you ask?

Jere : I'm his classmate. Can I meet him up.

House-maid : No.

Jere : But why?

House-maid : It's the house rules.

Jere : (Calling Oliver in his phone) Where are you? I'm infront of the house. And the house-maid didn't allow me to enter the house.

Oliver (In the phone) : Miss Percy, let him in. He is my classmate. It is safe for him to come inside.

Aunt : Who is it, Miss Percy. (From inside the house).

House-maid : Some strange guy, saying he is a friends of Oliver.

Aunt : Did you ask Oliver?

House-maid : Sure. He say it is his friend.

Aunt : Let him in. (Jeremy went inside the house) He is in the room.(Pointing in the corner of the house, an old shabby, gray and pale room)

Oliver : (Sleeping in his bed, with fever) Why do you come?

Jere : Is there any law that says I can't visit you.

Aunt : (Coming toward them) Are you two close.

Jere : Sure. We are best friend, afterall.

Aunt : How should I call you mister? And whom do you stay with.

Jere : I'm Jeremy. Well I stay alone for the moment. My gran-gran may or may not be coming next month.

Aunt : How about Oliver stays with you.

Oliver : Aunty. What are you talking about.

Jere : Well, that sounds great. I would love to stay together with Oliver. That's amazing plan.

Oliver : I'm not going anywhere.

Aunt : It's a very long story.

Jere : You can come anytime, whenever you wish for. My home is always open for you. (Looking at Oliver with a cute face) I should be going, it's getting late.

AFTER JEREMY LEFT

Oliver : What are you talking about? Me staying in Jeremy house.

Aunt : Your dad told me they find out where you stay, and at this point of moment as you can't go back to them, the best way is to stay at Jeremy house.

Oliver : How did they find me. What about you?

Aunt : I can take care of myself. And I can guarantee that you will be save at Jeremy house.

Oliver : Okay, fine. I let myself into trouble.( With a sad face)

After a day or so, Jeremy came to pick up.

Aunt : (As they were about to leave) Make sure you two don't return here. And keep him safe. And don't let any stranger know his secret identity.

Jere : What do you mean?

Aunt : Just do as I told you.

Both Jeremy and Oliver left the place. And entered into their new home.

Jere : There are certain rules I have here.

Oliver : Don't bother.

Jere : No drinking, no smoking.

Oliver : Anything else.

Jere : I'll tell you when the time come.

They share their bed, share cooking and cleaning. They become more closer, and more intimidated.

GOING TO SCHOOL

As Jere and Oliver went together, Mark caught them up.

Mark : When did you two get so close.

Jere : From the day when Oliver move in.

Mark : Wait. You to stay together?

Oliver : What happen with staying together.

Mark : When did I approve with this. Jeremy, you cross the line. How dare you work behind my back. You are a fake friend of mine.

Oliver : You can move in, if you want to.

Jere : What is wrong with staying together. Why do you keep on protecting me, I don't need your protection.

Oliver : Because he already have me.

Mark : (Pointing with his index with finger) Oliver, watch your mouth.

Jere : (Taking off Mark's hand) What are you doing. Do you think I'm fake? What about you, with your lame excuse you skip everything we did together. From last year, you keep on skipping the Orchids search. What do you expect me to become. A lone ranger, is that what you want.

Mark : You are thinking the wrong way. (Grabbing Oliver's collar) You are the reason why Jeremy is change.

Jere : (Taking off Mark's hand) I had enough of this. Stop it, Mark. You are the first who is change. You left me alone in the first place.

Mark : So everytime we fight, you gonna take his side?

Jere : Well, I guess. And until and unless you change, I'll always be his side.

Mark : Okay, from today we are finish. (Storming his way before them)

Oliver : Are you sure about this. Am I not separating you two.

Jere : He should learn how to act. It's a karma hitting him. (Looking at Oliver) It's worth the try, letting go of him to get along with you.

Oliver : Don't get me wrong, but I don't wanna come between you and your friends.

Jere : It's okay. He will be alright when we reach the school.

INSIDE THE CLASS

Jere : ( To Mark, sitting next to him) Are you still mad at me.

Mark : No, I'm very happy. What do you expect?

Jere : Nothing. Look, I'm so sorry about this morning.

The bell rang, the teacher came inside the class.

Mark : Listen to the lecturer.

Teacher : Mister Jeremy, could you please stand up and answer me why do we see lightening first in storm while we hear the thunder later?

Jere : (Standing up) It's because Light travels faster than sounds.

Teacher : Very good, sit down.

Jere : (Sitting down) Are you not gonna forgive me?

Mark : Do I look like that kind of person who will never forgive you. Idiot, I get jealous when you and Oliver stay together. (Whispering)

Jere : Why? What did we do to make you jealous?

Mark : You will never understand even if I explain. So don't keep asking me.

Jere : Sorry. I even get jealous when you stay away from me.

Mark : (Smiling) Tell me, are you two dating.

Jere : (Shocked) With whom?

Mark : With Oliver, off course.

Jere : Why should we date. He is just staying at my home..

Mark : Don't you feel anything for him. I mean like, a closer relation, more than just a roommate.

Jere : (Looking back at Oliver, while Oliver was staring at him, be embarrassed he turned back as quick as possible) He was staring at me (Closing his eyes).

Mark : That's what I mean. He is into you, not like just a friends but more than friends.

The bell rang, the teacher left the class. Gloria ran towards Oliver, they were chatting over something, laughing and left the classroom together.

Mark : What are they doing?

Jere : Who cares. It's their life.

Mark : You should care about him.

Jere : Whatever.

AFTER SCHOOL SCENE

Mark hurried away with Lily, while Oliver and Jere went together.

Jere : What did Gloria say to you today.

Olive : Nothing.

Jere : Seriously, nothing. But you two were laughing.

Oliver : Well, some jokes were there, so were laughing.

Jere : What kind of jokes?

Oliver : Why are you asking this?

Jere : Just curious. You never laugh so much when I joke, so.

Oliver : Tell me a joke, I'll laugh hilariously.

Jere : I'm not joking.

AT THE DINNER TABLE

Oliver : Are you still in angry mood.

Jere : Nope. Why do you ask.

Oliver : Just asking.

Jere : If you don't want to see me angry, stay away from them.

Oliver : Why.

Jere : I hate them. Just stay away from them.

Oliver : Is that a part of this house rule.

Jere : Yes. It's a new rule.

Oliver : It's pretty scary.

Jere : I'm serious.

Oliver : Okay, my papa. I'll avoid them.

THE NEXT DAY AT RECESS.

Mark : Did you asked him?

Jere : What, whom?

Mark : Oliver. I don't want him to break your heart.

Jere : I ask him but he say nothing.

Lydia went to Oliver again. They were smiling, talking about something very peculiar. And Lydia pulled Oliver out from the classroom, that makes Jere and Mark rage over their head.

Mark : Well, who do we have here, a Prince Charming.

Jere : It was my fault having a feelings for him.

Mark : Stay away from him. He is an asshole.

Jere : Stop it.

Then, Oliver came inside the classroom and went and sit beside Jeremy.

Oliver : How are you two. (Smiling)

Jere : Mark, let's go to the bathroom.

Mark : Sure. (They left)

Oliver : That's strange. He never ignore me. (Feeling anxious)

AFTER SCHOOL SCENE

Lily : It's been a long year, why don't we go some trip.(While walking)

Jere : It's a great idea. What do you think Mark?

Mark : I'll never skip any trip.

Oliver : (From behind) Count me in.

Jere : If he comes, I'll skip. You three can go the trip.

Oliver : Ouch, that hurts.

No one talked back.

AT THE DINNER SCENE

Putting all the dishes and food in the table, without talking, Jeremy eat up.

Oliver : What are you angry about? (Jere looking at him, but say nothing) Well, say something. You are not a mute afterall.

Jere : (Smiling) Just eat your food. I'm not angry.

Oliver : Yes, you are angry.

Jere : What do you expect? Are you expecting me to see you talking with other girl will makes me happy. (Shouting) I told you I hate them.

Oliver : What is wrong with them. What is your problem?

Jere : Now, I am the problem?

Oliver : Yes, you are.

Jere : Well, I guess I'm always wrong with my emotion.

Oliver : Why do you hate them.

Jere : If I told you not to meet them, just don't meet them. It's a new rules of this house.

Oliver : Are you making this new law just because you are jealous.

Jere : Yes.(Shouting, but somehow feel bad, so he look down to his food) No, why should I be jealous of you (Mocking himself). Who do you think you are. If you want I can arrange all the girl to me you up every single day, or twice in a single day.

Oliver : (His phone was ringing, so he pick ) Yes, I'm Oliver. (After a pause) Sure we can meet up. (Looking at Jeremy) It was Nancy, she wants to me meet me up and I agree.

Jere : (Throwing his spoon on the table) I had enough of you. We are finish, I'm not talking to you anymore. (He stand up and went to the washroom)

Oliver : (Going after him) Are you okay. (He got no reply)

So, Oliver hugged him from behind.

Oliver : You don't need to pretend. I know you love me, and I really love you too. Not as a friends but more than a friends.

(They kissed).

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