Swing Life away .::Part 1::.

PREPbabe: It is just the 3rd week of school... you are obsessed with that Jason guy.. just talk to him

Socialsweety: Uh I know why, because he doesnt talk to anyone.. it would look so weird.....

You sighed. Even three weeks into school no one has been able to find out information about the three mysterious new kids.

PREPbabe: I bet its cuz they are all so amazingly ripped.. i mean.. NO guy in our school could beat them up.. i bet thats a lil intimidating...

Just then your mom called up the stars, "RAY! RAY!" Her voice got louder as she got closer to your room. She took a deep breath once she reached your door way, "there is a boy here for you.... A really hot one. Do you need me to take Gabby for a walk?" She winked.

You almost threw up, "no mom.. who is it? Grant?"

"No... I asked, his name is Jason.."

You nearly knocked your mother over jumping out of the room. You ran down the stairs only pausing to check the mirror. Your dark red, almost brown hair seemed to be perfect. When you opened the door, you almost forgot your name. You knew Jason was there but it was different actually seeing him on your door step. His family has been the talk of the town since they moved in.. Rumors flew, good and bad... They used stariods.. the dad is the best cake maker.. the mom is a wanted murderer... she is the best resturant owner...... and some more random ones.

"Hi..." Jason said awkwardly.. "I asked your mom for some sugar but the only thing she said was that Rachel was home.. I take it your her?" He smiled.

Your face flushed of your tan color and replaced with red, so he wasn't there to see you.. Of course what were you thinking, he didnt even KNOW you.

"Ra-"

"Oh yes.. Sorry.. Come on in, how much sugar do you need?" You asked, almost fainting of personal embarrassment. Jason nodded and followed you straight to the kitchen. It was about five minutes later you noticed the burnt smell.

"Do you smell that?" You asked stupidly, of course he could.

He nodded and started to look around. Just then the oven dinged. "Aw crap MOM! You left the pizza in for an HOUR?" You yelled, pushing the off button and searching for a oven mitt. You glanced to see how Jason was taking this. By his face you thought he actually was enjoying this.

To make things worse when you opened the oven the brown plate under the pizza caught fire. You let out a little scream.

The next thing happened so fast... Jason seemed to reach into the fire, pull out the pizza and take it to the sink. He turned on the water and put out the fire.

"Oh My GOSH! Jason!" You screamed, "Is your hand ok?" You ran, protectively to Jason and grabbed his hand, turning him towards you to get a good look. No burnt marks. You looked up to him questioningly.

He smiled sheepishly and was about to answer when your mom came running downstairs, Gabby in hand, "What is going on down here?" She asked. She eyed his hand in yours and sighed, "Well I was just going to go to the supermarket, anything you two need?"

"Yes mom.. Jason needs sugar and I think we are out.." You said, glancing at Jason, "Do you want to wait?"

Your mom looked extatic, "Sure thing. You two stay put I will be right back." And she was gone.

Jason looked over to you, "She doesnt have to buy sugar.. I can just ask next door."

"No its ok seriously.. In fact I think we have sugar but... I was just so confused about... How did you do that?" You asked, forgetting the explaination.

"Do what?" Jason said, trying to avoid.

"Grab the fire. The whole thing was on fire and you have no burn." You said, pointing to his hand.

He raised an eyebrow, "I was wearing an ovenmitt." He said, pointing to the one that was convienietnly on the ground. "When you grabbed my hand it fell off.. I was going to tell you then your mom walked in."

Your face grew red again, "Oh.." Though it seemed logical you could have sworn it was his bare hand in the oven..

"So about that sugar, do you have any or not?" Jason asked suddenly, eager to leave.

"Yes right here.." You said, poured him about three cups and walked him to the door in silence.

"Thank you Rachel." Your insides almost stopped at the way his voice sounded when he said your name.

"Yeah... See you tomorrow.." You waved. You watched him until he walked down the street and around the corner before closing the door. when you finally got back to the computer messages such as:

PREPbabe: HELLLLLOOOOOO!!!!!

PREPbabe: If you dont answer I'm calling!

were in the AIM box.

Socialsweety: YOu are NEVER going to guess who showed up here.....

As you told her what happened you decided to stick with Jason's version that included the hotpad. Sara said that it was because he was your savior and wouldn't let your house burn down over a pizza.

That night as you waited for sleep to over come you, you thought you heard a noise outside. After you figured it was only the wind you tried to relax. About an hour into the night you woke up again. You paused, waiting for the cause of your wake to show up, but instead the same sound as earlier filled your ears.. It was like a rock...being thrown.. You almost cursed yourself for stupidity. Someone was at your window throwing rocks. You sleepwalked to the window, barely having enough energy to lift it. You switched on your light and it fled to the sreet below, a lone figure was there, "Rachel, about time!" It called, "Can you come out?"

Your insides turned to stone. It was Kyle, your ex-boyfriend in 8th grade. The one you told Bobbby three weeks ago you were still trying to forget. See Kyle dissapeared suddenly in 8th grade with no note. His parents would say nothing.... So to see him on the street was shocking, and you did not know what to say... Something told you to say yes but you could feel an erie feeling..

In the end you figured it was just Kyle, and he was the best guy you have ever met so you compramised, "Why don't you come in?" You called back.

To answer your question Kyle ran to the front door.

"Your mom won't mind?" He asked when you opened your door. You noticed how much older he looked, his voice was much deeper and it sounded strained..

"No.. She would be so happy to see a boy in my room this late." You joked, feeling wide awake now.

Kyle chuckled, "Same old Rayray! I have missed you soooooo much you have no idea!" He scooped you into a huge hug, which confused you more.

"WHere have you been Kyle?" You asked, leading the way, his hand in yours, up to your room.

"Just about everywhere Rachel.. Its hard to explain, and I wasn't even suposed to be back, but I got a phone call today from.... someone... and they said you needed me." He said, looking down at you with complete seiousness.

You raised an eyebrow, "Needed you for what?? To make my feelings off balance?" You asked, letting four year old anger come out in a rush, "For you to remind me that you dissapeared when I needed someone the most? That was the year my parents broke up... and then it felt like we did..." Kyle could always tell when you needed a hug and he rushed to your side in a flash.

"Its ok Rachel.. I know you are sad and confused... But please listen to me. I will explain." He said, brushing a tear from your eye.

"Good. I have all night. Start spilling." You said, making yourself comfortable on the bed. He sat down next to you, and started rubbing your leg like he always used to do..