next door neighbor

Chapter fourteen: field trip of hell

“Good morning everyone, welcome back Joey and Jeannie. I hope you enjoyed your vacation.” My teacher said looking at me and Joey.

“Sorry we both had family emergencies,” Joe,y Said and looked at me. My teacher looked surprised. She knew that Joey was visiting his grandma and also that were dating. Of course, all the teacher know we’re dating.

“I’m sure.” My teacher said and looked at her computer. It was a Friday we came back and we took the weekend off to rest. I and Joey don't know what happened during the time we were in Utah. “Okay so I have an announcement, our school was invited to a historical museum on Thursday. I have your permission slips here.” The teacher put the stack of paper in the air.

“If we're 18, can we sign it?” Danny Asked tasing his hand. Everyone looked surprised and looked at each other. The teacher even looked surprised but she nodded.

“That a good question, yes you can sign it if your 18.” My teacher started to past put the permission slips. I grabbed my pen ready to sighed it since I’m 18. Same for Joey and Danny.

“What if we don’t want to go?” Joey Questioned also raising his hand. My teacher looked shocked but shook his head. He made it to me and Danny giving us Are permission slips.

“ Sorry, Joey But this is part of your grade. I have a test for you that day after about what you learned during the tour.” My teacher said and giving Joey a permission slip. Joey sighed and I gave him my pen as my teacher walked past him. I gave Joey my pen after I and Danny already signed our permission slips. Joey sighed it and gave me back my pen. He didn’t even look at the words. He just sighed it just like that.

“This is why I hate school,” Joey Said and laid his head in the table. I just rubbed his back and Joey melted to my touch. He looked at me with soft eyes.

“Make sure you pack snacks for me?” Joey Questioned. I just froze but rolled my eyes.

“You need to work and diet again baby. You ate a lot back at home.” I Said and Danny chuckled. The teacher made it back to her desk as she put the less stack of papers on her desk.

“Don’t shame me like that babe,” Joey Said as he straightens his back lifting his head up. The teacher grabbed the textbook from her desk and opened it up. I sighed and removed my hand from Joey’s back.

“I’m your girlfriend joe. I can shame you anytime.” I Said and Danny held in his laugh by covering his mouth. Joey groaned and looked forward. I started to call Joey joe after we got home and he let me.

Lunchtime came around and we were at the table as Harry and Greg were laying their head on the table. I got there with my tray of food in my hands and I sat down confused. Danny and Joey have their trays too as they sat on the side of me.

“Hungover?” I Questioned to Harry and Greg. Greg looked up and he looks like hell. Harry looked up and he also looked like hell.

“You know it but we have to go to school either way,” Harry said and combed his hair back with his hand. I just grabbed my apple from my tray and passed my food the Harry. Harry gave a lot up to and grabbed my tray.

“You guys need a break from parties,” Joey Said passing me the tray of his half-eaten nachos. He was eating the apple he grabbed.

“We do, can we hang out after school tomorrow then? Also, we have to go on a field trip for history. Are you guys coming too.” Greg Said and he grabbed Danny’s apple. Harry was eating my nachos I grabbed for lunch. He was munching away. Great and Harry also have the same history class as us but a different time.

“Oh yeah, I asked if I don't have to come but she said were have a test about what we learned the day after tomorrow,” Joey Said and wrapped his arm around my waist. He pulled me close to him. I was eating the rest of his nachos. I like the nachos my school makes.

“I hate school,” Harry said wiping his mouth With a tissue that I grabbed. I shook my head as I also wiping my mouth. I just got done eating my lunch. Joey was done eating his apple. He put his eaten apple core on the tray.

“Don't everyone,” I said and I grabbed the milk from joey’s tray. Joey hates milk anyway. He only drinks milk with his cereal when he eats cereal or in a banana smoothie when he makes it. I opened it as Harry drank the milk I put in my tray.

“So what do you think were going to learn at the museum?” asked Greg grabbing the apple from Danny's tray. He looked at his phone texting some girl most likely.

“ just some bs. I love history but I also don’t like to walk around too much.” Danny Said and finishing off his nachos.

“No s**t dude, that why I Asked and if I don't have to come. I already walk around because of Jen’s dad anyway.” Joey Said and looking at me on my phone. I was looking at my Snapchat.

“Just be grateful that you're working at least,” I Said and Danny shook his head. Gray chuckled and Harry laid his head on the table.

“Can I work for your dad too?” Greg Asked and looking at me. I was surprised, his family owns a restaurant though.

“Don’t your family own a restaurant? You don’t like to serve people?” I Asked and out my phone away. Joey put his chin on top of my head. He sighed and closed his eyes. he’s was still tried from our vacation.

“I hate it and I like to work with cars. Can I ask for a better job that fit my interest?” Greg Asked and Harry looked up as he now heard a job offer.

“My dad does need new workers, you still need to sign up for a job like normal. You know the fill in an application, do the interview, get rejected or accepted thing.” I Said and Greg nodded. I worked at my uncle shop before so I have a chance right?” Greg Asked and I just rolled my eyes.

“I worked at your uncle shop too. Can I get a job too? All three of us can work together.” Harry Said and Joey chuckled.

“Like I Said you just have to do the whole process. I can bump up your application so he can see it better.” I Said as that’s the only thing I can do. Grab and Harry looked at each other. “I’ll copy some application for you guys so you guys can fill it up at school and tomorrow you guys can give it. My dad will probably look at them that day and contact you that same day.” I Said texting my dad saying Joey’s friends want to work for him.

“Cool, I have to talk to my parents than about this. You're already a lazy f**k Harry so your parents should be happy.” Greg Said and looking at Harry.

“Does he care for drug history?” Harry Asked and I just froze. My dad does care unless they didn’t do drugs within a year.

“He does, when was the last time you did such thing?” I Asked and Harry begins to think.

“Last year. I had a bad experience that made me stop so yeah.” Harry Said and Danny chuckled.

“I work for my family company and I’m happy. Are you even working Jen?” Danny Asked and looking at me. I shook my head.

“My dad won’t let me. He said as he has his plans already set for me.” I Said and Danny looked surprised but nodded.

“Of course your dad would have plans for you.” Danny Said and I just sighed. My mom said I can work now but my dad said not yet. I just go with what my dad says since I know he’s stubborn to the bone.

“So what do you want to do as a first job?” Joey Asked and looking at me.

“A designer of some sort. We’ll see what is there that my dad will accept.” I Said and Joey nodded.

“Your dad controls your life huh?” Greg Questioned and was on his phone again.

“I let him. My mom is more chill but my dad is stubborn to the bone. My mom Gave up to my dad.” I Said and all of them looked at each other.

“It’s your life, you do what you do,” Greg Said and shook his head. Joey pulled me closer to him.

“Also warn your dad that we get loud and rowdy too when we work together,” Joey said and looked at me. Oh boy, I hope my dad can handle the boys after he hires them.

“I will,” I said and Joey kissed my head. Greg, Harry, and Danny started to talk among themselves.

*****

(joey's perspective)

“Line up everyone.” my teacher said and I pulled Jen beside me. We were at the museum and dam it was huge. Greg, Harry, and Danny were talking among themselves behind me and Jen.

“Is there other schools coming to Ms?” Asked another student from our group.

“Yes, they're going to be one there way but we should go in First.” My teacher said and the group started to move. Me, Joey, Danny, Harry, and Greg followed. I saw another school bus arrive as we made it the front. The let us in as they saw us walking out the bus earlier. “So are group will slip into three groups which mean eight per group. You’ll be joined by another school group with the three gliders that will go to different corners of the museum.” My teacher and I pulled Jen closer to me.

“Boys?” I whispered while looking behind me. Danny, Harry, and Greg were right behind us. Everyone went to there groups as three other boys joined our group.

“Hey Dan, Joey. Do you mind?” They Asked looking at me. I just chuckled.

“Hey Rob, Jack, Len. You can just don’t touch my girl.” Joey Said as all of them looked surprised. They were in me, Danny’s and Jen’s class and they always talk about how cute Jen was since they sit right behind us a couple of rows back. I don’t mind it but still, they know I sit next to her.

“Got it,” Rob said putting his hands up. Just then a huge group of another school came from behind us and the teacher said something as they start to split into groups of eight. I saw a couple of them looking to our way of Are groups.

“Looks like there Here.” My teacher said and the three groups they split in joined our separate groups. A group of girls joined puts of course as they giggled. They can see there was mainly boys but they did see Jen since Danny and Harry blocked there way.

“Hey boys.” All of them had smirks on their faces when they noticed Jen and how I was holding her hand intertwined our fingers.

“Hey, ladies, Sorry he’s taken but we’re not,” Jack Said and Looking at a girl that interests him. They all looked at me and Jen. I know what they're thinking.

“Okay everyone, I’m lance your tour guide. Any questions before we started our tour?” Lance Asked Looking at all of us.

“None at all.” Said Harry eager to go and get it over with. I want it to get it over with too.

“Okay, this way,” Lance Said and we started to walk. We all flowed as the other groups started to walk to other directions.

“Why her?” I heard one girl say in a low voice to her friends. I just stayed quiet as I can see Danny looked kind of annoyed too.

“I hope she not forcing him into the relationship?” Questioned another girl and I felt Jen’s hand squeezed mines. I looked at Jen as she looked at me.

“Just focus on the tour baby. Don’t worry about them and what they're saying about me.” I sighed and just kissed Jen’s head. I heard one girl scoffed whisper to the other girl ear. They giggled among each other.

“I know but it hard not to be annoyed and pissed off,” I Said and Jen sighed. She knows I have a good point.

“Just ignore them.” Jen Said and I looked forward as we reached the first destination of our tour.

30 minutes later we sat down to take a break. Jen sat down on the bench as Danny sat next to her. I stood up on my phone texting ian back at home in Utah.

“Have you been listening to the whole time?” Danny asked and looking at me. I shrugged as I put my phone away. I put my arm around Jen's shoulder as she laid against my stomach. Ahw was on her phone looking at her social media. She was replying to snaps from friends that she never mentions. There probably from her middle school days. I don’t blame her for not telling us about her other friends.

“Sort of, have you been listening to babe?” I asked looking at Jen and Jen shook her head.

“I am but I can't remember everything. Maybe everything will come back during the test,” Jen said and put her phone away.

“We’ll fail this test for sure,” Greg said and looking out at the big window. It was sunny so it was super bright. I was tired but the sunlight was keeping me awake.

“we’ll as in you and me?” Harry questioned as they are in the same class.

“No s**t dummies,” Rob said as he was close to Harry. They have a lot of classes together other than our history class and gym I have with him.

“So how do you guy know each other?” asked one of the girls from the other school. I rolled my eyes and just ignored them.

“We know each other pretty well,” Jack Said and looking at the girl.

“How long have you two been dating then?” Asked another girl. I felt Jen tug at my shirt and I looked down as she pointed me to sit Danny got up and I just sighed. She moved to the side as I sat next to her. I put my arm around Jen’s waist and kissed her head. I saw one of the girls looking at me. I looked away trying not to interact with any of them.

“Almost three months. We’re going strong.” Jen Said and I just let her say that. It better for it to come out of her mouth. I stayed quiet.

“Wow, So you just started huh? He a little possessive as I can see.” Said one girl and looking at Jen.

“He is But I don't mind it. I like him possessive.” Jen Said and I was surprised. All the boys were surprised. She was definitely making these girls feel jealous of us. I kind of like this Jeannie.

“Oh, good for you. You got a good one.” said one girl and the lance came back with his water bottle in his hand. He was talking to his other co-worker to check up on the route to see what route he was taking.

“Okay, let's continue our tour?” lance questioned and we all got up from our seats. Jen grabbed my arm as I put my hands in my jean pockets.

“So how long is this tour?” Danny asked and Lance looked at Danny.

“30 minutes. 15 minutes already passed so we're halfway done.” Lance said and looked forward as we made it to the first destination. It was a world war one gun room with all the guns in a glass display. There were sighs of ‘no touching glass’. This is going to be a long day. I know there more to this after the tour.

His day was hell. I was right about there being more into the tour as I was in a big auditorium with the other class. The owner of the museum was talking to all of us about how they collect things from the old days and study there history. I was leaning back on the table as Jen was focused on the owner talking. She was going to make noes so all us boys can study it after. She had her phone in her hand as she took notes on it. Jen is very smart when it comes to notes. I know I’m smart too but I’m just lazy.

“Baby,” Jen whispered and looked at me. She locked her phone for some reason.

“Yes?” I straighten my back and looked at Jen concerned.

“Can I use your phone. My phone is going to die,” Jen said and I just nodded. I grabbed my phone I barely used today to Jen. She unlocked it since she knows my code. I know her code on her phone too. I grabbed her phone and looked to see it’s 5 percent. I unlocked it and saw she took a lot of notes. She was ready for the test tomorrow.

“I’m sure Greg has his portable charger so I’ll ask him to use it for now,” I whispered and Jen nodded as she continued to take notes. Greg was sitting next to Danny sitting next to Jen.

“Greg, can you charge?” I asked looking at Greg and Greg heard me. He nodded and grabbed Jen's phone. He put Jen's phone in his bag and I saw he connected to his portable charger to Jen's phone.

“So you were taking notes for a long time now. Your phone almost died?” Danny questioned and looking at Jen. jen noded still focused on the owner talking. I just sighed and looked away to look around. There were people on their phone most likely texting but some were taking notes. Apparently, the school that joined us was a private school. They should be taking notes but most of them are party people for sure. I haven’t been to a party for a long time and I don't mind. I like being alone with Jen and plus it better than being around other people.

“I was, I want you boys to have a decent grade for the text,” Jen said looking at all of us. I shrugged and all the other boys looked away or go on there phone. Man, I wanted to go home.

*****

(Jen's perspective)

I was home now with joey napping on my bed. He was snoring slightly which he hates but he’s also a deep sleeper so he doesn't know. I recorded it once and I showed joey. He hates me for having it on my phone still when he told me to delete it. I was writing notes from my phone at the moment so the boys can study for the text tomorrow. The test wasn’t big but it still a test. Just then my phone started to ring as I got face time. it was ian from Utah. Oh boy, I hope Joey doesn't wake up to this. I answered it.

“Hello?” I questioned and ian showed us shirtless and in a towel around his wasit. He just got done with a shower I guess. I was shocked as ian position his phone up to show half his body.

“Hey, where joe?” ian said and he grabbed underwear. He walked out the camera view to change. I put my pencil down in my notebook.

“Napping, we got back from a field trip of hell and he needs a nap. “I said and ian came back to the camera view with his underwear and sweats pants on. He was still shirtless though.

“Dam! of course, he would take a nap for no reason.” I giggled and closed my notebook.

“I’m making notes for his lazy ass plus my s***h his friends,” I said and ian chuckled as he grabbed his phone. He walked out of his bathroom to his room. He walked to his balcony as he sat down to his balcony chair. He set his phone on a plant or something and I just saw ian side face as he also shaved.

“Of course you would. Do you always let him control you or you volunteered?” ian questioned and i sighed.

“I volunteered. I just like to do something and do nothing. I’m the opposite of joe.” I said and ian nodded looking out at the world.

“What notes are you taking?” ian asked looking at me.

“History notes from a history museum. We went to a museum with an old history.” i said and ian nodded again. He looked out at the world again.

“I miss going to field trips, you're lucky you got to go to one. I always skip s,II never get to go out the field trip,” ian complained and I just shook my head. Of course, he can't go if he skips the class.

“No s**t dude, if you don't go to class then your teacher won’t let you go,” I say and looked over to joey still sleeping deeply.

“I hate school okay. Don't blame me.” I giggled and look back at ian. Ian was looking at me.

“I’m sure everyone does,” I said and ian smiled.

“Are you happy with joey?” ian asked and I was surprised. I cleared my throat and looked at Joey snoring still. I look back at ian waiting for my answer.

“I’m happy, he may be possessive but that I don't mind. He can be a little protective but that what boyfriends do when they have someone they love dearly,” I said honestly. Ian looked surprised but he nodded.

“You like dominant men don’t you?” ian said with a smirk on his face. I just scoffed but I gave some thought.

“I never thought of that but maybe I do like dominant men,” I said and put a smirk on my face. Ian started to laugh.

“Joey is something and he has you. Your something too.” ian said and I rolled my eyes.

“I’m sure face timing my girlfriend is something too,” Joey said behind me and I jumped as ian covered his mouth. When did he walk up and get out my bed? I didn't hear him.

“You mother-when did you wake up?” ian was scared as Joey put his arm around my shoulders and he looked deep onto ian’s eyes.

“A minute ago, I was wondering who Jen was face timing but now I know.” ian was questioned now and I just sighed. I just let the boys talk as joey is the jealous type.

“Sorry, I texted you but you didn't reply. I face time Jeannie instead knowing she awake. “ ian said and got up. He shoed joey he was shirtless. Joey eyebrows raised. Mistake ian, why didn’t you put on a shirt beforehand.

“Trying to flirt with my girl shirtless?” joey questioned and ian was now back in his room. Ian chuckled as he set his phone at his desk. He went to his closet behind his desk and picked out a shirt from a lower drawer.

“Nah, I got dome with a shower and I was just lazy to put on a shirt,” ian said and sat at his desk. Joey grabbed a stool near me and sat down next to me.

“Next time I see you half naked face timing my girl shirtless.you dead as meat.” I was surprised and hit joey chest.

“Baby!” I said and Joey looked at me surprised. Ian started to laugh.

“Guys no fighting, sorry I should've have put on a shirt.” ian calmed down and joey rolled his eyes.

“Thanks for realizing that now. So what do you want to talk about?” joey asked and I rolled my eyes.