Ice Cold Heart

Chapter 2

I stood by my bmw X6 waiting on Jacob. I was a little nervous yet excited to hang out with him. Nervous because of why I'm doing this and excited because I really want to get to know him.

Out of the corner of my eyes I could see my best friend approaching me. I sigh, knowing he was about to lecture me about all of this. Just by the way he was walking I know he was about to yell.

"What was the dare?" Tristan demanded, crossing his arms and glaring at me. I avoided eye contact with him and tried to act as if I didn't hear what he asked. I knew exactly what he was talking about, I just didn't want to have this conversation especially since Jacob would be arriving soon.

"Um hello?!" Tristan said in an annoyed tone.

I sighed and ran my hand over my face before answering. "To date him and dump him at his weakest moment." I mumbled

Tristan shook his head and stepped closer to me.

"That's messed up, you can't do that Zaiden. He already have a dying mother to deal with Z." Tristan said glaring at me.

"I know."I sigh looking around for Jacob

"So you have to date him or what?" Tristan asked.

"Or I give Benji my spot as the captain."

Benjamin is our 'friend'. He is the one that dared me to ask Jacob out. I don't quite understand why he doesn't like Jacob because he didn't explain.

"Is it worth it? I mean Jacob haven't done anything he barely talks to anyone. All he does is walk around school, attends his classes and go home Z." Tristan said

I shrug. I didn't know what to say, it was either Jacob or my title as Captain.

"Why is Benji targeting him anyway?" Tristan asked as he leaned against my car.

Because he refused to do my homework and called me stupid."I roll my eyes when I heard Benji replied from behind me. He came around with a smirk on his face and stood beside Tristan.

"I failed the class because of him."Benji huff and stuff his hands the pockets of his adidas joggers. I was curious as to why he wanted to hurt Jacob but I didn't know it was because of something so unserious and foolish.

"He isn't suppose to be doing your homework." I shook my head

"Whatever. It's either him or your dream of becoming a pro football player." Benji said before smirking and walking away

"This is bad...even for you." Tristan shook his head as we watch Benji stroll away.

Before I could reply I saw Jacob making his way into the student parking lot.

"You have to go, he's coming." I push Tristan away

"I'm parked right beside you." He laugh

"Well get in your car." I fussed

I stood still and waited for Jacob to approach me. He timidly walk up to me and gave me a nervous yet sweet smile before he starts rocking back and forth.

"Hi Zaiden." He said in a soft voice.

"Hey Jacob, would you like to get going now?" I asked.

"S-sure."

I opened the door for him and shook my head smiling when I saw him blush. He got in and I closed the door and walked to the drivers side and got in. Jacob looked so small in his seat it was almost too cute.

_______________________________________

Jacob got three flavors which I don't even know and a lot of gummy bears and chocolate syrup as his toppings. He also got cheese cake and hershley chocolate since I told him to take whatever he wanted and he happily did. I just got vanilla ice cream and a pretzel since I'm not a fan of sweets. I let him lead the way to a table and he chose the very last one at the back. The smile never left his face as he sat down, his damn feet not even touching the ground. I sat down opposite of him and we started eating.

"So Jacob, tell me about yourself."

"Umm well you already know my name . There isn't much about me though. I have a friend name J'adore. She's my only friend. I love to watch criminal documentaries and the discovery channel. I know it's weird but theres so much to learn from them, especially when I don't feel like reading books."

"It's not weird, it's actually a good thing."

He smile and continued "I like ice cream and grapes. I hate scary movies and loud people. They're basically the same thing..because scary movies are loud with some unexpected drama and loud people are scary. I also have anxiety so those are two things I stay away from."

"You did catch me off guard with this ."He said in a low voice

"How so?" I asked. I knew what he meant seeing that I have never talked to him before.

"You never talk to me, I didn't even think you knew I existed and now all of a sudden we're here eating ice cream ." He chuckled and I joined him because it was a little weird.

"One question." He placed his spoon down and look up at me with his big brown eyes.

I nod

"If I didn't bumped into you, would you have ask me to come with you? Would you even notice me?"

"I have noticed you Jacob." I said.

"How come you never talked to me until now?" He frown, he looked curious yet confused.

" I ummm I just didn't want to bother you."

Jacob laugh and shook his head

"That should be the other way around ."

"I wouldn't mind you bothering me from now on though." I smirk and lick my lips.I thought he would find it disgusting because mostly men do those things but he blush and lift the spoon to his lips.

"Thank you for taking me out Zaiden I had so much on my mind and this made me forget about them for a bit."Jacob smile

"You're welcome Jacob, how's everything at home?" I asked. I haven't heard anything about his mother in a while since we mostly hear from second hand sources.

"My mom....she isn't getting any better." He said. His entire demeanor changed after he confessed. His shoulders dropped and his hands went into his lap.

"I'm sorry." I offered

"Don't apologize you didn't do anything and you can't control things." He whispered.

"Just know that I'm going to be here from now on even if it's just to give you a hug."

"Are you my friend now?" He asked in a slightly loud voice. His eyes growing big once more while he awaits my answer.

I looked at him for a few seconds before deciding it was time to make my second move.

" What if I said I want to be more than just a friend?"

"What do you mean?" He tilted his head to the side and asked.

"How about this....which gender are you interested in?" I asked.

"I've never thought about that, but I did have a crush on Harry Styles if that helps." I laughed at that

"Don't laugh at me I was fifteen." He whined

"You just turn seventeen it isn't that long of a time." I chuckled.

"Wait, how do you know I just turn seventeen?"

"Your friend left a birthday card on your locker on your birthday." I smiled. "What did you do for your birthday."

"I didn't do anything this year because all my money have to go to my mother's medical needs."

"What would you have done if you could celebrate it?" I asked.

"Nothing I guess. I would have bought a cheese cake and a new sweater. I wanted a pink one since I already have yellow, those are my two favorite color."

"Good to know." We continued like that and afterwards I asked Jacob if he wanted to walk around since we were at the mall. He said yes and we went out to explore. He didn't want to go into any stores he just wanted to walk around, literally. We stopped at a fountain that contained fishes and Jacob sat on the edge and dipped his hand in the water. He giggled when two fish came and brushed against his fingers then more came and did the same. I smile from where I was standing and watch him play with the fish like It was the most fun thing in the world. His giggles echoed through the room since where we were was basically empty.

He played with them for a few more minutes before gasping and pulling his hand from the water. His sudden movement scared the fishes away and splash water on the tile and his shirt.

"I have to get home to my mother!" He panicked as he made his way over to me, his eyes filled with worry as he began to stress.

"Don't worry I'll take you now." I placed a hand on his shoulder to calm him down.

He nod and grab my hand leading the way to my car. I took small breaths to calm myself .The entire way I was just looking at our hands together, his obviously smaller than man but it felt so good to hold his soft and warm hands.