Chapter 25

                                    

                                          
"J, I'm ready." I say once he answers the phone.
                          
Mel and I just got back to the diner after walking around talking. She had just got picked up by Cody who wanted to hang out with her before school tomorrow. 
                          
"I'm just around the corner, so I'll be right there." he says and I hear him start up the car.
                          
"What were doing?" I ask sitting on front of the restaurant loitering.
                          
"You'll see in due time." he says hanging up.
                          
This not did not just hang up in my face. Before I could call to curse him out he pulled up. He didn't have to hang up without saying bye, that was uncalled for. 
                          
"Babygirl, why you look mad?" he asks looking at me with concern. 
                          
I didn't say anything I just got in the car and buckled up. I'm not really mad, but I didn't feel like it was right to do that. I may be being overly dramatic, but that's just me.
                          
"Chloe, what's wrong?" he asks looking at me for an answer.
                          
"Why did you hang up in my face?" I ask him.
                          
"I saw you when I hung up, so I just thought it was pointless to be on the phone. Now I see that I was wrong, so I'm terribly sorry babygirl." he says looking at me for a minute then putting the car in reverse.
                          
"It's fine J, I'm just in a weird mood." I say frowning a bit a my predicament.
                          
"It will be over soon C." he says grabbing my hand in his. 
                          
"I know, but there was something that happened at the diner." I tell him remembering the run in with my uncle. 
                          
"What happened?" he asks looking at me then back at the road.
                          
"I seen my uncle, and I went over to confront him." I tell him and his eyes change to a darker brown.
                          
"He didn't hurt you did he?" he asks through gritted teeth. 
                          
"Babe, I know he is weird and all, but he knows not to put his hands on me." I tell him squeezing his hand for reassurance.
                          
"I know, I just don't want anything to happen to you." he says making a left turn and I nod my head. 
                          
"He told me he has something to tell us." I tell him looking out the window at all the trees and buildings. 
                          
"Do you know what it is?" he asks pulling into Walmart.
                          
"Not a clue, but I have an idea of what it could be." I tell him looking at him curious as to why we were going to Walmart.
                          
"Well if you need anything just know I'm still here even though I have a few problems myself." he says parking in an empty space.
                          
"Same goes for you mister." I tell him looking at his appearance.
                          
He was wearing black jeans, a white t-shirt and a black button up shirt that was open. His outfit complimented his tan complexion. 
                          
"Done checking me out?" James asks snapping me out of my little trance.
                          
"Not really, but want to tell me why we're here?" I ask him looking at the time. 
                          
We are supposed to be at the movies by three, and it is currently two. We had some time to kill, but what did we need at Walmart?
                          
"I want snacks, and the theater stuff too expensive." he says unblucking his seat belt and I mirror his actions. 
                          
"Can you get me some too?" I ask holding on to my stomach as I get out the car. 
                          
"Of course." he says cousin his die coming over to me.