Into The Future

A GOOD FRIEND

Angie has been depressed and morose as a result of the current problems between her and Ian. She was sulking and bowed her head in Lisa's car.

Her friend said to her, "I still don't grasp why you're so consumed with this issue. You should realize that Ian is your brother, not your boyfriend. Yes, you're fighting right now, but it will only be for a short while. Things will work out in the end. They always manage to do so."

"Can you tell me when Lisa?" Angie sobbed. "When? I've been waiting for things to fall into place on their own, and I've attempted to move on from him. None of these appear to be effective. Right now, I don't believe I can live without him. Lisa, I think I'm in love with Ian."

Her friend was flabbergasted. "Did I hear you correctly? What did you say? Did you just say you're in love with him?"

Angie gave a coinciding nod to her friend. For a brief moment, her friend was speechless. She sighed as she regained her composure.

"What!" she exclaimed. "Can you tell me what the hell that means?" What’s gotten into you? He’s your brother Angie."

"I know," Angie admitted, her eyes welling up with tears. "I know it's bad to have feelings for him, but I can't help myself." I'm at a loss as to what to do. Lisa, please help me."

"You must get rid of those feelings." Her friend advised, but she declined.

"No! No, don't make me do that. I can't, I've tried, and I know I can't. I need to make amends with him. I'm going to tell him I love him."

Her friend remarked with a sorrowful expression.

"I see you’ve really gone crazy. Do you believe he's as insane as you? You believe that the moment you approach him and tell him you love him, he will wrap you up in his arms and say, "Oh, I love you too, Angie. Why didn't you say this earlier?" Girl, wake up!"

After a brief moment of contemplation, Angie said to her friend.

"Bring me to him; he'll be on the field."

"Not in a million years." Her friend said.

She extended her hand. "You may hand over the keys if you won't take me to him. I am capable of driving."

Lisa instantly took the wheel and got the car started. "Do you think I'm going to let you drive my car in this condition?" After all, I'd like to see Adam as well. In any case, I don't care what you do to yourself."

Angie turned a deaf ear to her.

***

After school, Collins and Abigail walked to the Georges' house's front door. Collins has known Abigail for a long time and has a crush on her. Collins had never had the courage to tell her how he felt. He had always desired it but had never been able to achieve it. Today was the kind of day he had been looking forward to. A day when he can invite her over and play with her before telling her.

He heard her say, "wait," just as he was about to open the door.

He came to a halt and turned to face her.

"My mother made me promise that I would return home early today. "I'm really sorry," Abigail expressed her regret. "I have to leave right now," She said.

Collins didn't say anything as he tried to maintain his cool. He was very angry. An opportunity was gone. When will he find such an opportunity again? It had taken a very long time to get this. It might as well never happen. Abigail waved goodbye and walked away. Collins managed to utter, "Bye." In his displeasure, he grimaced and let out a long sigh. *** Jeremy said, "I don't know why Coach Steve had to keep us there for so long. And what was with all the stuff about scorpions being terrifying, undisputed, and unbeatable?

Was he trying to frighten us or what? What a way to be a coach, huh?" Ian was deafeningly silent.

Jeremy fixed his gaze on him. He could see that he wasn't in a good mood. He made an attempt to cheer him up, saying,

"It's a good thing you've returned. We'll see who deserves to be feared."

It didn't work though, because Ian's mood didn't change as he was still silent.

"Angie is still on your mind?" He inquired.

Ian simply gave him a sidelong glance but said nothing.

Lisa and Angie arrived in Lisa's car at the perfect time. Ian and Angie locked gazes.

Jeremy quickly snapped his fingers in response to a flash of an idea.

"Ian," he called. "I know just how to get you two together."

Ian drew his brows together.

"What? How?" He asked.

"I’ll go to her and tell her you wish to speak with her, and then you two can go out together in my car. Ok?"

"Okay." Ian agreed.

Jeremy got out of his car and went to deliver the message.

"He’s taking me out?" Angie reacted to the message in astonishment, and a smile stretched across her face.

Jeremy replied, "Yes."

There was no question about it. She was going. She gave her friend a look to say, "Wish me luck," But Lisa didn't even bother to glance at her.

She said, "Ian is asking me out."

Lisa asked, "Don't you think I heard it too?" Clearly, she wasn't as pleased about it as Angie was.

"See you tomorrow," Angie said, as she exited the car.

As though she suddenly realized she hadn't replied appropriately or acted concerned, Lisa said to Angie. "Hey, keep me updated on everything, okay?" Also, don't do anything stupid." Angie grinned, and said, "Sure, girlfriend." She walked over to Jeremy's car and got in.

She made certain Ian couldn't see how pleased she was.

"Would you like to take the steering wheel?" Ian inquired, calmly.

"Just say so if you're asking me to drive," Angie remarked as she drove the car away.

After they'd left, Jeremy realized he hadn't thought about how he'd get back home. It was too late. He yelled after them, but they didn't hear him, and then they were gone.

He considered what he should do next. He noticed Lisa was still present. He debated whether or not to accompany her so she could drop him off at his house. After some consideration, he decided to accompany her. He approached her and said, "Hey. Ian and Angie took my car and drove away without me. I was hoping you might be a good Samaritan and offer me a ride."

"You should have given it more thought before giving your car away."

"I know," "but it's too late now."

"Please accept my apologies, Jer. You will have to wait if you want to ride with me."

"Why? Do you have something to do? Maybe I can assist you."

"I'd like to meet Adam."

"OK, but again, what do you really see in that guy?"

Lisa exited the car and said. "We're not going to do this again. Just wait here, I'll be back." She walked over to the field where Adam was working on his free-kicks with a few of his buddies.

She stood there and observed them.

As she walked away, Jeremy was surprised as he turned away from her. In front of him, Zoe was standing. Her gaze was fixed on him.

"Whoa!" He reacted by being shocked. Zoe was taken aback as well.

"Did my brother show up?" She inquired.

"What?" exclaimed Jeremy. "Has your brother disappeared? "Do you need some assistance in finding him?" "

Did you see him?"

"No, I'm not acquainted with your brother. I have no idea who you are."

Zoe remained silent. She returned to her car and drove away.

Jeremy shrugged obliviously. He remained motionless, waiting for Lisa.

Lisa drew nearer to Adam. She put her hand on his shoulder and said.

"Hello, Adam. Do you have a moment?" Adam

frowned as he gazed at her. With his free-kicks, he wasn't having much fun. He was in a nasty temper at the time. He was also thinking about Ian and what would happen if he lost the armband. He will lose everything.

"Can I ask if you'll..." Lisa began to speak but was unable to complete her sentence as Adam abruptly cut her off.

"Shut up!" He expressed his displeasure angrily. "Like your friend, you want to mock me as well, right?" Is that it? You can tell Ian that I'm not giving the armband to him."

The remark took Lisa by surprise.

"All I wanted to do was ask if you wanted to go out with me." "I'm not," Adam put in. Lisa smiled sheepishly and nodded.

"Bad timing. Maybe I should give it a shot some other time." She wanted it to work, but Adam wasn't having it."

I'm still going to say no. Lisa," he put in. "It's not going to happen between us. We can't be friends because you're friends with Ian. Save yourself some time and effort.” Lisa sighed, having never been turned down like that before. She was hurt.

This was the first time. She had never been on a date before. It was the first shot she had ever taken and it had failed miserably. She was depressed, and tears welled up in her eyes. She returned to the car, where Jeremy was still waiting. She murmured as she tossed him her car key.

"Drive," she said.

"Where?" Jeremy inquired.

"Anywhere!" She screamed gently.

Jeremy climbed into his car and started the car. Lisa joined him in the car, and he drove away.