Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:10:02 +1000
From: Joel Dark <joel_dark15@hotmail.com>
Subject: Aussie Exchange Student - Chapter 4

Hey everyone, I know it has been a very long time since I've written. Here
is chapter 4 of my story.

P.S. If your living in America, a friendly hello and wish you all the best
with putting up with me as of July as I've been accepted as an
international student to work at Disney World in Florida.


Chapter 4:

"I'm so sorry" Jacob interrupted me, putting his arms around me. I leaned
in against his chest. He smelt nice and his body was warm. I felt safe
being there in his arms. Spite everything I just had told him. We stayed
like that for ages not speaking, just enjoying being there together. I knew
the moment had to end soon. It was getting dark when Jacob finally broke
the silence.

"Hey, we should get going, we have to get ready for the party."

I sighed as he pulled his arms off me.  He stood up, looking down at me. I
extended my hand to grab his and he pulled me up from off the ground. We
started walking back to the car in silence. I wasn't sure on what to say to
break the silence, so I decided not to say a thing as I didn't want to
spoil the moment. I couldn't believe what just happened this afternoon.

I was in disbelief at how nice and kind Jacob was. How he took interest to
me, how he opened the door to the car for me, how he helped me off the
ground and how that he comforted me through my sadness. He was there for
me. He was a gentleman, kind caring and sweet. Not to mention extremely
good looking. We reached the car and he opened the door for me. I hoped
inside, we were still both silent. Even on the way home, the only noise I
could hear was the purr coming from the car engine.

Jacob pulled up into my drive way and shut the engine off. He reached to
open his door however I quickly grab is arm, stopping him from exiting the
car. "It's ok Jacob. I can open the door myself." He said nothing. He just
gazed into my eyes. "Thanks for this afternoon." I could feel my eyes
swelling up as I can to say the next part. "I'm sorry if I've scared you
away." I could feel the tears running down my face. I reached down and took
my seat belt off. Something was touching my cheek, wiping away the cold
tear running down my cheek. It was Jacob's hand.

"You didn't scare me away." he spoke. "I enjoyed spending time with you and
getting to know you. I'll see you at the party."

I was relieved that I hadn't scared Jacob away. It was nice having someone
like him in my life. "Yes, I'll see you there." I replied, stilling looking
at his face which seemed to betting closer to mine. Jacob kissed me on the
cheek and I blushed. He smiled which made me smile. I hoped out of the care
and watched him drive away.

I walked inside and laid down on the couch reflecting on what just
happened. I was still amazing about Jacob, how he was everything I was
looking for in a guy. Polite, friendly, charming, kind, sweet and sitting
together at the beach, watching the sun set, it felt like he was romantic
even if that want his intentions.



I was too lazy to cook a proper meal, I was excited about the party and
hanging out with Jacob some more. I went to the pantry and got out a packet
of instant noodles. I opened the packet and put them into a container. I
boiled the jug and poured the hot water into the container and placed it
into the microwave.  While they cooked, I walked into my bedroom and pulled
out a pair of jeans and a blue checked t-shirt and had a shower. By the
time I was dressed, my dinner was cooked and I ate them quickly.

I was out the door at nine. I walked down the street to the party as it was
only two blocks away. The trip seemed a lot quicker as it was flat road.
As I reached the house, I could hear the loud music and cars pulled up
everywhere. There were a lot of people at the front of the house. I walked
inside to the kitchen to get myself an alcoholic drink. I walked around the
house taking small amounts from the cup as I scanned faces, hoping to find
Jacob.

I reached the lounge room when I noticed his face, I couldn't believe he
was here and pashing some other guy on the couch. All the sad and angry
feelings I had because of Brendan came flooding back right up to the top. I
was in shock, unable to take my eyes off him. The kissing ended and his
eyes met mine.  He didn't look so happy to see me.  His mouth was moving, I
could make out what he was saying even though I couldn't hear him over the
loud music. He was calling my name.  He started getting up, calling my name
over and over again.

I turned around quickly, I didn't want to deal with him here and I didn't
want Jacob to see me with him. I ran upstairs and hid myself in a
bedroom. I knew I wasn't alone. I turned around to see some slim guy with
short black hair. He handed me a drink. I new I shouldn't have taken a shot
off a stranger.

"Drink up" he smiled. "It will make all your pains disappear."I took the
shot, knowing that I shouldn't have. But at the time it felt good, the
words he spoke to me felt like it could take it away. He then handed me two
white pills.  "To make everything go away." Is all he spoke. I took the
pills and swallowed both of them. I knew it was wrong for me to have done
that, however I know I wasn't in the right frame to make smart decisions.

The room started to blur. I got up and left the room. As I was making my
way down the stairs, I could feel the sweat on my fore head.  The room
started to spin, I stumbled my way out the front door, and I was starting
to find it hard to breathe.  I started panicking, I tried to search for the
one face that would make it better, but everything was a blur, everything
was spinning. I could hear my name being called out but I couldn't see who
was calling my name.  I closed my eyes and I felt myself fading away.