Summer Wind
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S through Z › Sky High
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
20
Views:
3,210
Reviews:
13
Recommended:
0
Currently Reading:
0
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I do not own Sky High, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
ch. 11 - Video Store
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Summer Wind – (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
Chapter 11 - Video Store
Why did girls have to make everything so complicated, Warren wondered for the tenth time as he headed for the video store. A little sex, a little fun, a little sleep, that’s really all that was needed for a perfect evening. How in the world did Layla, Will and the others get involved, and why was he having to go and pick out a movie. He was pretty sure a movie had not been included in his suggestions of what they should do this weekend.
Although he did have to admit, the midnight movie they went to a couple of weeks ago had been fun. But that filled his quota of movies needed for the year. Now, all of a sudden, he was in charge of picking out a movie that was 1) funny – Ethan’s request, 2) romantic – for Jamie and Layla, and 3) full of action – everyone else’s requirement. This should be a piece of cake. It should only take him a few hours at the video store to find a movie that everyone would like.
Warren paused inside the door of the movie store and looked around for the section headed “Romantic comedies full of Action.” Unfortunately, this didn’t appear to be an obvious section of the store.
The employee behind the counter looked up at Warren’s approach and Warren realized that the tall, dark haired boy looked vaguely familiar. It took him a few moments to realize that this was the fishnet and leather “Frank” that Jamie had kissed in the movie line.
“Can I help you?” Warren wasn’t sure if the boy was ignoring any connection that he might have made or if he truly didn’t recognize him.
“Yeah, aren’t you a friend of Jamie’s? She sent me to pick up a movie.” Warren waited for the boy’s response, before making any more comments about that evening.
“Oh, that’s right. I remember seeing the two of you together. Did James mention anything in particular that she wanted?” Warren saw that the name tag on the boy’s shirt was ‘Brian’.
“Romantic comedy,” Warren shrugged. “With plenty of action, chase scenes, sex, guns, violence…Got anything like that.”
“Come on, I’ll show you a few that she’s particular to.” Brian headed around the edge of the counter. “How are things going with you two? You seem to be taking up a lot her time. Which I guess really is a good thing. Considering the alternative.”
Warren was a bit taken aback by Brian’s bluntness. “Exactly what do you mean, by ‘the alternative?’?”
“Oh, come on. You’ve spent enough time with Jamie. You know she’s headed for a fall if left to her own devices.” He stopped, and turned towards Warren. “You do realize that, don’t you?”
Warren couldn’t think of an answer that didn’t feel as though it would be a betrayal to Jameson. After all, he wasn’t really sure exactly what kind of friendship she had with Brian.
“Look, I’ve known James for eleven years. We’ve been neighbors, playmates, partners in crime, and I know exactly the hell her father puts her whole family through. Her brother finally gave in to her father’s manipulations and became the ‘good one.’ Jamie isn’t going to go that quietly.” Brian turned and started walking towards the back of the store again.
When they reached the back, he faced Warren once more. “If she hasn’t already told you, Jamie’s father drove her mother away, sued for custody, and had her declared an unfit mother. Even during supervised visitation, her parents fought constantly. Finally, the mom decided it would be best if she just stayed away.” Brian picked up a few movies from the shelf behind him.
“Her brother wanted to open up a garage and work on classic cars. Her father decided that wasn’t high profile enough. He hounded him until he gave in and went in to a different field. Admittedly, it worked out best for him. Her brother’s the top in his field for software and game development. Has his own company. Pulling in the big bucks. But Jamie says he sold out.”
He handed the movies to Warren. “She should like this. They’re not too bad. You’ll probably like them, too.” Brian headed back towards the cash register.
Ignoring the few customers already in line, Brian opened up a new register for Warren. “Look, Jamie would just as soon spite her father, then do anything productive with her future. If he says ‘up,’ she’ll say ‘down.’ If he says ‘white,’ she’ll say ‘black’.” Doesn’t matter the subject. She needs someone to get her past this.”
Warren laid some money on the counter. “Why are you telling me all of this? You don’t know anything about our relationship.”
“Jamie’s spent more time with you than with any other weekend fuck that she’s picked up before.” He saw the shock in Warren’s face.
“You didn’t really think she was an angel before she met you, did you? How long have the two of you been going out?” He handed Warren his change.
“Almost four months…” Warren pocketed the money.
“A lot better than the two weeks that they usually make. Sounds serious to me.” He walked Warren to the door. “Sorry to be so brutal. Just thought you should know the whole story ahead of time. I don’t want Jamie to get hurt more later on. If you intend to stick this out, you need to have the facts.”
Instead of opening the door for Warren, Brian moved to stand in front of it. “Listen, I meant it when I said it sounded serious. Jamie’s not a hanger on-er. If you’ve made it this long, then you’re important to her.” He watched Warren for a moment. “You know she’s a good kid at heart. You’ve seen that side of her. If you get a chance, that’s the side you’ve got to pull out of her. Make her see that there’s other ways to get back at her dad other than destroying herself.”
Suspicious, Warren regarded the boy in front of him. “Why aren’t you doing this yourself, if you know Jamie so well?”
“Man, she’s already left me behind.” Brian glanced around the store. “This is my future. I’m stuck in this town. I’m not going anywhere else. Neither are any of her old friends. But, Jamie’s out of here as soon as her diploma hits her hand. From the looks of you, I bet you are, too.” He paused for a moment. “She’s got a chance with you. You’ve got a chance, too. Don’t blow it.” This time he stepped back and held the door open. “Good luck, with the movie, I mean. Hope it works for you.”
Warren had a lot to think about on the way home.
Summer Wind – (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
Chapter 11 - Video Store
Why did girls have to make everything so complicated, Warren wondered for the tenth time as he headed for the video store. A little sex, a little fun, a little sleep, that’s really all that was needed for a perfect evening. How in the world did Layla, Will and the others get involved, and why was he having to go and pick out a movie. He was pretty sure a movie had not been included in his suggestions of what they should do this weekend.
Although he did have to admit, the midnight movie they went to a couple of weeks ago had been fun. But that filled his quota of movies needed for the year. Now, all of a sudden, he was in charge of picking out a movie that was 1) funny – Ethan’s request, 2) romantic – for Jamie and Layla, and 3) full of action – everyone else’s requirement. This should be a piece of cake. It should only take him a few hours at the video store to find a movie that everyone would like.
Warren paused inside the door of the movie store and looked around for the section headed “Romantic comedies full of Action.” Unfortunately, this didn’t appear to be an obvious section of the store.
The employee behind the counter looked up at Warren’s approach and Warren realized that the tall, dark haired boy looked vaguely familiar. It took him a few moments to realize that this was the fishnet and leather “Frank” that Jamie had kissed in the movie line.
“Can I help you?” Warren wasn’t sure if the boy was ignoring any connection that he might have made or if he truly didn’t recognize him.
“Yeah, aren’t you a friend of Jamie’s? She sent me to pick up a movie.” Warren waited for the boy’s response, before making any more comments about that evening.
“Oh, that’s right. I remember seeing the two of you together. Did James mention anything in particular that she wanted?” Warren saw that the name tag on the boy’s shirt was ‘Brian’.
“Romantic comedy,” Warren shrugged. “With plenty of action, chase scenes, sex, guns, violence…Got anything like that.”
“Come on, I’ll show you a few that she’s particular to.” Brian headed around the edge of the counter. “How are things going with you two? You seem to be taking up a lot her time. Which I guess really is a good thing. Considering the alternative.”
Warren was a bit taken aback by Brian’s bluntness. “Exactly what do you mean, by ‘the alternative?’?”
“Oh, come on. You’ve spent enough time with Jamie. You know she’s headed for a fall if left to her own devices.” He stopped, and turned towards Warren. “You do realize that, don’t you?”
Warren couldn’t think of an answer that didn’t feel as though it would be a betrayal to Jameson. After all, he wasn’t really sure exactly what kind of friendship she had with Brian.
“Look, I’ve known James for eleven years. We’ve been neighbors, playmates, partners in crime, and I know exactly the hell her father puts her whole family through. Her brother finally gave in to her father’s manipulations and became the ‘good one.’ Jamie isn’t going to go that quietly.” Brian turned and started walking towards the back of the store again.
When they reached the back, he faced Warren once more. “If she hasn’t already told you, Jamie’s father drove her mother away, sued for custody, and had her declared an unfit mother. Even during supervised visitation, her parents fought constantly. Finally, the mom decided it would be best if she just stayed away.” Brian picked up a few movies from the shelf behind him.
“Her brother wanted to open up a garage and work on classic cars. Her father decided that wasn’t high profile enough. He hounded him until he gave in and went in to a different field. Admittedly, it worked out best for him. Her brother’s the top in his field for software and game development. Has his own company. Pulling in the big bucks. But Jamie says he sold out.”
He handed the movies to Warren. “She should like this. They’re not too bad. You’ll probably like them, too.” Brian headed back towards the cash register.
Ignoring the few customers already in line, Brian opened up a new register for Warren. “Look, Jamie would just as soon spite her father, then do anything productive with her future. If he says ‘up,’ she’ll say ‘down.’ If he says ‘white,’ she’ll say ‘black’.” Doesn’t matter the subject. She needs someone to get her past this.”
Warren laid some money on the counter. “Why are you telling me all of this? You don’t know anything about our relationship.”
“Jamie’s spent more time with you than with any other weekend fuck that she’s picked up before.” He saw the shock in Warren’s face.
“You didn’t really think she was an angel before she met you, did you? How long have the two of you been going out?” He handed Warren his change.
“Almost four months…” Warren pocketed the money.
“A lot better than the two weeks that they usually make. Sounds serious to me.” He walked Warren to the door. “Sorry to be so brutal. Just thought you should know the whole story ahead of time. I don’t want Jamie to get hurt more later on. If you intend to stick this out, you need to have the facts.”
Instead of opening the door for Warren, Brian moved to stand in front of it. “Listen, I meant it when I said it sounded serious. Jamie’s not a hanger on-er. If you’ve made it this long, then you’re important to her.” He watched Warren for a moment. “You know she’s a good kid at heart. You’ve seen that side of her. If you get a chance, that’s the side you’ve got to pull out of her. Make her see that there’s other ways to get back at her dad other than destroying herself.”
Suspicious, Warren regarded the boy in front of him. “Why aren’t you doing this yourself, if you know Jamie so well?”
“Man, she’s already left me behind.” Brian glanced around the store. “This is my future. I’m stuck in this town. I’m not going anywhere else. Neither are any of her old friends. But, Jamie’s out of here as soon as her diploma hits her hand. From the looks of you, I bet you are, too.” He paused for a moment. “She’s got a chance with you. You’ve got a chance, too. Don’t blow it.” This time he stepped back and held the door open. “Good luck, with the movie, I mean. Hope it works for you.”
Warren had a lot to think about on the way home.