The other way round

The appearance

Ethan didn't like Jackson. We had all established that fact that day at the juice shop. And Jackson was afraid of him. Ethan had called last night, and I found myself giving him one word replies. I don't know why, and it wasn't intentionally. Mia had come over last night while I was on the phone with ethan , so I saw it as an opportunity to end the call.

Jackson had come over to my place to hang out, which was weird because I never thought we would have any thing to discuss when the project was over. We were on the kitchen table talking about getting jobs when I heard the doorbell. Mom had gone to the hospital to see sierra, and since it was a Saturday I had to spend half the day there. I ran to get the door. "Who is it?" I asked
"Ethan".I shot a glare towards Jackson telling him to get out. He scurried out of the chair he was on and went into a closet. I opened the door and smiled at Ethan, with a bit of fear in my eyes.
"Why what a surprise Ethan!"
"Are you playing me Skylar?"
"Huh?". I startled.
"Skylar are you fucking playing me?!!". I was so shocked where did all this anger come from. He rushes in and pushes me away from the door. I scan the area, Jackson is gone.
"Why would I be playing you Ethan ?"
"I don't know, but you always sneaking around"
"No baby, I'm not" I throw my ams around his neck and lean up to kiss him. He puts his arms around my waist and kisses me back, roughly. I need Ethan. Whatever I do or say. I need Ethan with me.
"So come on over to my place let's hang out" he mumbles into my hair after pulling away.
"I can't Ethan I have to go to the hospital, but you could come with me you know"
"Naaa, me and the boys going to watch the game anyway"
"Okay" I sigh. He kisses my cheek before he let's himself out.
Jackson already left so I was alone. I ran up to get dressed. Mom's shift must've started by now.

I ran out the door in a hurry slamming it and locking it behind me I was about to jump into my car when Jackson came out from behind the flower garden.
"Oh my!" I jumped "Jackson! What are you doing here? Did Ethan see you?"
"No I hid here... Can I join you"
"I'm going to the hospital....okay"
He gets in and we go off.

I had a fun time today with Jackson at the hospital. We just talked about random things, and one time when he took my hands, I tingled on the inside.

I dropped him off at home, but he didn't let me in. I said a quick bye and drove off. That was awkward. *ring ring*
"Hey Mia"
"Hi sky....so there's a party this Friday at Celia's place. Wanna come"
"Sure that will be great"
I ended the call and walked in the front door. I saw my dad putting some dishes in a plastic bag. I was so confused
"What are you doing in here". He turned around and hid the bag behind him.
"Um I was supposed to meet your mom here?"
"So how did you get in"
"She gave me a key"
"What!?.... Wait, what the hell! Are you stealing from us?". I was pretty loud now. He just looked at me and then he started walking towards me. I just stood there glaring at him
"I'm so sorry sky-"
"Get out!" I spat at him. He took a step back
"Get out!!" I scream at him. He gave me worried look
"How dare you! I'm your father!"
"Dont you ever say that again, you are NOT my father" I said as I took a step closer poking his chest." Now leave before I call the police"

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Jackson's POV

I couldn't stop looking at her as she stroked her baby sister and spoke to her. The way she cooed her made my heart want to jump out. Her chestnut brown hair let some loose strands escape from the band that held it in a ponytail. No make up today, but still looked as beautiful as ever. I noticed the sadness in her eyes when she first laid eyes on her sister. I noticed the smile in her eyes when she spoke to her. I noticed the fear in her eyes when she looked at the life support machine and watched the lines move. God dam it I'm attracted to her.

Dad came home early today, drunk as usual. sometimes, I'm glad that all he does is drink. At least he's not a crack addict. That would be awkward. I checked for my phone to see if I had any new messages from Blake- yes I have a best friend -we were chatting earlier on. My phone wasn't in my pocket and neither was it in my room. I guessed I left it in Skylar's house while trying to hide from Ethan. I took it as an opportunity to see her again . I got on my bicycle and rode to her house.

At first I thought I was at the wrong house, with all the shouting coming from inside the house. But no, it was Skylar's. I was about to get of my bicycle when a man came out of the front door. My first instincts told me to hide because I thought he was a burglar. After he had gone down the block I went in. Skylar turned around and screamed
"I said get- ..oh Jackson what are you doing here?" She asked obviously sobbing and trying to wipe off the tears. I walked up to her.
"Skylar what hap-"
"Please don't ask" she said as she let out a sound, half cry half laugh. I walked up to her and wrapped my arms around her. Then she began to cry harder. I don't know what happened, but I wasn't going to leave her like this.