Jade Connely had gone with Alicia's sister Brook to see a movie. They had watched "Nightmare on Elm Street Part Two." After the movie was over, the girls walked over to the Malt Shoppe on 31st Street to have dishes of strawberry ice cream and nachos.
Just then Erik Daniels came in with a couple of his buddies. Jade saw him enter out of the corner of her eye. Erik and his friends sat down at a table next to hers and Brook's. Erik's raucous voice caught Brook's attention. He glanced over at Brook and winked. Jade could feel her heart clench up with jealousy. For as long as she could remember, she had been in love with Erik.
Erik's two friends began snickering. Bob said, "Go get her, Daniels."
Then Chad said, "I think she wants you!!! NOW!"
Brook said in a whisper to Jade, "Isn't he a gorgeous stud?"
"Yes, well, I---" Jade started to say, but she was interrupted.
Erik moved over to their table, placing a hand on Brook's arm. "Hey, Brook... wanna go for a ride in my new car?" Erik asked with lust shining in his blue eyes.
"Sure! See ya later, Jade," Brook said, standing up to go off with Erik. Jade's heart sank, seeing Erik and Brook walk out together, Erik's arm around Brook's waist. Part of her hated Brook, but she knew that was stupid. Brook had no idea that she loved Erik Daniels with all of her heart and soul.
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The next day at school, Jade went to find Brook. She found her in the cafeteria with Erik, and they were holding hands. Sadly, Jade left the room, tears shining in her eyes. She walked blindly into the ladies room and began crying her heart out. That is where Alicia found her. Jade had her face turned the other way, so Alicia did not see the tears.
"Hi, Jaders. I've been looking for you all morning. Where in the world have you been?" Alicia asked with excitement in her voice.
"Hi," Jade mumbled, slowly turning to face her best friend. "How did it go with Nik?"
"Great. What happened? What's wrong?" Alicia asked with concern, seeing all the tears.
"Your sister ---- she slept with Erik."
"Yeah, I know. She's had sex with him a few times. Hey, you don't mean..??? You like Erik AGAIN?!" gasped Alicia.
"Lish, it isn't funny! He was my first and only love. I can't get him out of my heart! Seeing Brook all over him makes me SICK," said Jade with disgust.
"I understand.... Seeing Brook with ANY guy makes me sick. Don't worry, Jaders. It won't last. Next week she will have a different guy," Alicia crooned, stroking her friend's hair.
"I know... but it still hurts. Tell me about you and Nik."
"Well, I met him at the park."
"And??"
"We went to his place...."
"And?? Come on, come on!" Jade said impatiently.
"We--- we made love," Alicia spoke with a small giggle. "It was perfect!"
"Ohhh Wow!!! Was he gentle? Did it hurt? I want ALL the details."
"I'll tell you everything later. We better get to class; the bell is gonna ring."
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After school Jade was standing at her locker. She was moping and feeling sorry for herself because there was a school dance tonight, and she longed to be Erik's date. "Hi, Jade!" she heard a cheerful voice say as someone approached her.
She turned to see the charming face of Kyle Boyd. She had been feeling a little sorry for him since Alicia had dumped him for Nikolas Tarrick. "Hello, Kyle. How are you?" asked Jade.
"I'm great. Would you like to be my date at the dance tonight?" asked Kyle, looking at Jade. He was thinking that taking out Alicia's best friend would definitely make Alicia insanely jealous.
"Sure, I'd love that," Jade said. "Thanks, Kyle."
As Jade agreed, she knew she was only going out with Kyle in an attempt to make Erik jealous. Erik was crazy for Jade before... but that had been about 2 years ago. She hoped with all her heart that he might still care.
Jade met Alicia outside of the school building. They usually walked home together. "Alicia, guess what?" Jade said with excitement. "I have a date for the dance tonight!"
"Great! Who is it?" Alicia asked. "What about this morning in the bathroom when you were crying over Erik and Brook?"
"Well, I decided to fight fire with fire. I'm going to try my best to make him jealous! Kyle has asked me to go to the dance...and I accepted."