My life was in chaos. Swim team, lifeguard stuff and all the parties I was forced into. I could have said,"Oh my golly, this summer has been the gosh darn best!" However, I am not from the rural areas nor am I a seven year old. I mean it was fun but I was so fricking tired. Jack and I were on good terms, we hadn't spoken about the incident. Swim team was okay but the extra practice was amazing. I strongly dislike swimming but I really like James, so it was a win-lose situation.

I heard the alarm on my phone ring, telling me it was 8:00 am. I was already awake. I had been since three. I shut my laptop. I had just put all my photos onto it. A box of pop tarts was on the table next to a note.

To Alexander,

                         I had to leave for work early.
Help yourself to some pop tarts. See you this evening

                             Your Loving aunt.

I shrugged and pop some pop tarts into the toaster. I also made some bacon. I ate my breakfast in peace. I suddenly got a text from Jack. He texted me that he was at this skatepark and wanted me to come. I grabbed my skateboard and half eaten pop tart and drove to the skatepark. I saw him waving. A taller, mature looking teen stood next to him." This is Ben, he has a little brother named James who's on your swim team!" Jack explained.I nodded and shook his hand. We then headed over to the half pipe. Jack dropped in and landed on the other side." Come on Alex!" He coaxed. I liked skateboarding and could do some tricks. I couldn't drop in. The last time I tried, I face planted into the concrete and broke my nose. Not fun. Despite trying ignoring him, I tried anyway. This time I actually did it right. After a bit more skating, I left and drove to my next destination.

I arrived at a sushi restaurant. I met Franky out front. She didn't look normal. We sat down at our table and started talking. I told her about swimming and other things. She told me she was spending the summer doing yoga and not super athletic things. That was normal. I decided to speak up." You don't look, well, normal!" I blurted it out. She rolled her eyes. Typical Franky." No shit, Sherlock! I am fucking pregnant!" I was speechless.

"How the hell?" I exclaimed, furiously.

" I know!" She exclaimed.

"How did it happen?"

"Some douchebag decided to knock me up and got me preggo!"

"When?"

"The first party at Jack's house this summer!"

I sighed. Obviously, I wasn't the only the only one to make a mistake that night. We continued talking and I checked my watch." I gotta go!" I exclaimed, heading out the door. Franky waved. I hopped in my car and drove away.

I was sitting in my car on my phone." Oh shit!" I exclaimed, remembering that I had swim practice. I sped off down the road. Luckily, I reached the pool just seconds before I would've been late. I sighed in relief. As usual, the coach barraged us with insults. We hopped into the pool and started our laps. We finished them and did a crap ton of other exercises. Finally, we finished. I sat down on a bench and waited for James. He walked up and suggested we get started. I swam for ten minutes then got out. James and I started talking. Then I had an idea."Biggest secret! Go!" I exclaimed. He froze up. He started rubbing the back of his neck nervously." Come on! What is it?" I told him. James was still hesitant. He took a deep breath.

"I am, well.... Homosexual...."he blurted.

"And?" I mentioned.

"I-I like you!"

"That's a coincidence! Me too!"

James laughed. "Thank god!" I laughed too and put an arm around him. He smiled. He then leaned in and we pressed our lips together. Sure, I had kissed many people but that one just felt right. After a minute, we parted. He had smile on his face. We kissed again. I then walked into the locker room and he followed. I started changing out of my swimsuit. I took off my shirt right after James. He leaned in for a kiss.

I walked out of the locker room with a smile. James came up behind me." Alex, would you like to be my boyfriend?" I gaped at him. I stuttered then replied." Hell yes!" James laughed and gave me a quick peck on the cheek. He waved and walked over to his car.

Everything was great until I heard my phone buzzing. I picked it up. It was an unknown number.

"Are you Alexander Heart?" A woman asked.

"Yes, ma'am!" I replied, a lump forming in my throat.

"You know Jack Portman?"

"Yes!"

"I am afraid he was in a car accident!"

"What?"

"He is severely wounded and the other person in the car was killed,"

"Who was the other person?"

"His name is Ben Rakeman!"

"Thanks ma'am!"

After hanging up, I felt dizzy. This really happened. The world started spinning. I saw James open the door.

"What's wrong?!" He exclaimed.

"Friend.... Car accident.... your brother....dead!" I managed to stutter before collapsing.