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Chapter 2: JC
"Lance, how's that knee doing?" I ask my blond friend.
"Better. However I managed to fall, I'm just glad that Chris was there to break it. Is he okay?" Lance inquires.
"Of course. Just a little bruised. I didn't think that you could be that clumsy on skates though Lanceton."
"Well, what can I say? I was preoccupied."
"Danielle?"
"I think that was a no brainer. All I can ever think about lately is her. She was just telling me all about this new girl who has been working with them for about two months now. I think the two have bonded."
"That's nice. You going to visit her in a month?"
"Yes. Want to come with me?"
"Maybe. I'll see what is going on first."
"What time is it?"
"Hmm... I believe your girlfriend should be on the TV by now."
"Damn. Where's the remote?"
"Here," I say, tossing Lance the remote. He turns it on and Danielle's face instantly fills the screen. "Just in time for the opening credits thing. Not bad Lanceton."
"Shh..."
I quiet down as I watch the actors and actresses appear on screen with their names to introduce who they are. Wow, this new season's opening really shows how grown up they have become. It is the first time I have seen the show this season. Wait a second, who was that girl at the end?
"Lance, who was that last girl?"
"The newest addition to the cast. That's who I was talking about."
"What's her name?"
"Kate, I think."
"You should have told me she was so pretty!" I say, plopping down on the couch next to Lance.
"Who is?" Justin asks, walking into the room with sodas. He tosses me one and sits down on a chair closer to the TV.
"The new girl on Boy Meets World. I don't think that they have ever had an Asian person on that show before either," I say.
"Very true JC. I guess we will have to see what type of effect it has on the show."
"Shut up you two... I'm trying to watch," Lance says while still staring at the TV.
The show starts and I see the new girl, Kate, hanging out with Danielle. I guess her character is named Jennifer. She really does stand out among all those other girls...
"JC, you are so right. I don't think I could have ever overlooked her," Justin says.
"Watch it. You have your own girlfriend to be thinking about here mister. Only I am free to check out girls!" I kid.
Both of us quiet down though and sit there watching the rest of the show in silence. I've got to admit, she is a great actress. Definitely a good addition.
"So JC, what did you think?" Lance asks.
"Very good. I like the new plot," I answer.
"He means he likes the new girl," Justin pipes in.
"Shut up."
"Make me!"
"I suppose I should call up your girlfriend and just let her know that her darling Justin was drooling over some other girl today..."
"Fine! But you won't get off this easy in the future. It's just that Brit is being a bit sensitive lately and out of respect for her I won't subject her to your lies."
"Right," I say, turning my attention back to Lance, who is currently dialing up Danielle I am guessing. I concentrate and try to eavesdrop on his phone conversation.
"Hello?... Who's this?... Oh hi Kate!... Yes, this is me, Lance... I'm good. How are you?... That's great. Nice episode tonight... No, I really mean it. I have some friends here who would agree with me too... Where's Danielle?... Oh I see. Tell her I called please... Thanks. Bye."
"What was that about?" Justin asks.
"Danielle wasn't there so I talked to Kate instead."
"You talked to Kate and didn't let me?" I exclaim.
"JC, calm down. I promise you, now that I know that you are really into her, you will have your time to talk and be with her to at least meet. However, that requires you to get off your lazy behind and come with me to LA."
"No problem! I'd go anywhere for her."
Justin chuckles and says, "JC, be careful of what you say! You just fringed on Backstreet Boys' song lyrics."
"Not intentionally! I just was saying that meeting her would be worth the trip."
"Right."
Out of no where, Chris comes in chasing Joey around the room with Busta running right in after them, barking loudly in excitement.
"Hey you two! Knock it off!" I shout as they near the table.
They both stop and look at me. "Oh, sorry Dad. We forgot that we couldn't have fun while we were in the same hotel room as you," Chris says.
"Hey! That is so unfair," I defend.
"What? You really are a worrywart. I do believe it was you who did tell us to quit running around last night while we were fighting with light saber because you thought we would poke each others' eyes out," Joey adds.
"Fine then! I won't look out for your safety anymore. Go ahead and poke each others' eyes out."
"Okay!" the two shout before chasing each other around again.
"Why are you two doing that?" Lance asks.
"It's fun!" Chris yells before he and Joey trip over each other and end up crashing into Justin's lap, spilling his drink.
"Man! Joey! Chris! Look what you two did!" Justin yells as he takes in the brown stain that has marked his new shirt that his girlfriend gave him. "Britney is going to murder me. This was a gift from her."
Just then, as if sensing that the shirt was wasted anyway, Busta jumps up onto Justin's lap and starts peeing. "Gross! Chris, get this mutt away from me! I definitely can't save this shirt now!"
"Oh boy. Come here Busta," Chris says, going to Justin and scooping his dog up. Justin immediately gets up and takes off his shirt, which is definitely well stained now. He is able to towel most of it off but goes into his room to change anyway.
"I thought you potty trained him," Lance says.
"I did. Guess he just likes peeing on Justin for some reason."
"Don't tell him that or that dog will definitely not be allowed on the bus again," I say.
"Oh yeah! I almost forgot. Lance, we are sad to say this but you cannot go to LA to see Danielle," Joey says.
"What? You can't tell me that!" Lance shouts.
"Hey, chill! Let me finish here. You can't see her because they have booked us to appear on an hour-long special of their show. I just got the call from management and so she will be coming to you this time around."
"Are you serious?"
"No Lance, I'm just joking. Of course I am! I wouldn't risk you being mad at me for a few days just for a joke like that. Go call her if you want."
"She's not there with her cell right now."
"Oh? Who is then?"
"Kate, a wonderful actress," I supply.
"Yeah, the girl JC hopes to convince that he is right for her," Justin says, emerging from his bedroom.
"Shut up youngin!"
"Yes Father."
"Grr... You really better watch it. I still have stuff over you!"
"Ooo... I'm so afraid. Help me Chris. JC's going to kill me!"
"Don't put me in between you two just to get even with me for Busta!" Chris exclaims, sidestepping Justin's attempt to hide behind him.
"Hey! Lay off each other! There's another new episode coming up and I don't want to miss it," Lance exclaims.
"Another one? Cool!" I exclaim, sitting back down on the couch. "Justin, you may want to sit on the floor away from us. You stink."
"You are just a poor sport JC. You can't handle being teased," Justin replies.
"He's right Justin. You do smell. Eww!" Joey exclaims, looking down at Justin's socks.
"What?"
"I think you stepped in another one of Busta's presents."
"Argh! Chris, you better keep Busta in his cage and away from me because if I have to change one more time because of his little gifts, that dog is going to be stuck on the balcony outside!"
"You wouldn't," Chris says.
"Oh yes, I would."
"Come on Busta, we know when we aren't wanted, huh?" Chris asks his dog as he picks him up and encloses him in the little cage.
As soon as Justin comes back, totally squeaky clean and smelling like a lot of cologne, we all settle down in front of the TV and watch the new episode. This is definitely a good one, although it seems like the chemistry between Jennifer and Shaun is building up totally. Before the show ends, the two finally share their first kiss. Lucky Ryder Strong! As the end credits roll, I start to feel a bit uneasy and realize that all of my friends are staring at me. "What?"
"Hey JC, if you aren't going to admit you like her and go for it, do you mind if I do?" Joey inquires.
"Of course I do because I will make my move on her when we meet finally during that taping of the show."
"Oh really? Would someone like to make a bet on that? I don't think you have the guts nor the charm," Justin challenges.
"You are on!"
"Come on you two! I don't want you using poor Kate for a bet," Lance protests.
"We aren't. JC genuinely is interested in her so this is using his cowardice as the tool to win this bet. Anyone else want in?" Justin asks.
"No way! This will be interesting to watch though," Chris says.
"You bet."
To watch, maybe it will be, but to actually do this now with all of them knowing about how I truly feel is going to be rough. Damn Justin and his stupid ideas. As if this wasn't going to be hard enough already!