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Chapter 102: The Role
🕑 Added 2025-05-15 14:41:14 +0000 UTCLaura sat on the bench next to me, still looking a little skeptical but smiling.
"Alright, alright," I said, laughing lightly.
I placed my fingers on the keys and started playing "Let Her Go" (Passenger).
I began to sing, my voice soft but steady:
♪Well you only need the light when it's burning low Only miss the sun when it starts to snow Only know you love her when you let her go...♪
When I finished the song, I let the last notes linger.
Before I could even say anything, Laura leaned in and kissed me. I closed my eyes and kissed her back.
When we finally pulled apart, we were both smiling.
"Guess you liked the song," I said playfully.
Laura laughed softly, her forehead resting against mine. "I loved it."
"See, you can brag now about how awesome I was," I joked.
Laura bumped our heads together lightly and laughed. "Ok, big head."
I smiled and said, "We still need to talk about your role."
So we both stood up and made our way back to the deck, the cool ocean breeze greeting us once again.
Laura sat down, swinging her legs lightly, and said, "I will be Chloe Sullivan. It's a series named Smallville, about the teenage life of Clark Kent, the future Superman."
She continued, "I will be a friend of his."
She paused a little and added, "I think I will need to cut my hair and be a little more nerdy?"
"That is incredible," I said, excited.
If I'm not wrong, Laura eventually became Supergirl in Smallville. Another change in the future... Not bad, because if I remember correctly, the original actress who played Chloe Sullivan got involved in something crazy, like a sexual cult or something...
Then I said, smiling, "If there's ever an episode where he reveals he's Superman, you can just use the same reaction you had when you found out I was Marshmello."
Laura just giggled. "Now you're comparing yourself to Superman?" she smirked.
"No way, I'm way cooler. He wears his underwear over his pants," I said with a grin.
Laura teased, "Says the one who wears a candy helmet."
"Hey, you said it was super cute," I replied, pretending to be offended.
Laura narrowed her eyes playfully. "That's because you're shameless. You used to trick me into saying only good things about Marshmello when I didn't know it was you."
"Yeah, good old times," I said, smiling. "It was funny."
After some more kisses, I whispered, "I'm gonna miss you."
"I'm gonna miss you too," Laura replied softly.
"So, when do you go?" I asked.
"Probably the second week of August," she said.
"At least you'll stay for my birthday," I said with a small smile.
She smiled back. "When is it?"
"August 5th," I answered.
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After Laura left, I stayed sitting on the deck, the sound of the waves keeping me company as I stared out at the dark ocean, lost in thought.
Uncle Charlie arrived a few minutes later and sat down beside me.
"Why the lost thought?" he asked, glancing at me with a curious look.
"Laura is going back to Canada in August," I replied.
"Wanna talk about it?" he asked, taking a sip from the beer in his hand.
"Not much to talk about it. I like her, but we are going in our own paths. And we're too young, a lot could happen in the future," I said.
"Oh man, you are way too mature," said Uncle Charlie with a chuckle. "Now would be the time your cool uncle gives you some good advice," he added, grinning.
"Let's leave it for another occasion," I said, smiling. "But thank you, Uncle Charlie."
"Always," he replied warmly.
I raised my glass of juice and clinked it lightly against his beer bottle, sharing a quiet toast under the stars.
---
The next day, all of us were hanging out at Carly's house. Sam, Freddie, and I were already there, and Laura had called Regina and Cher to join us too. Spencer was walking with Carly's dog
Laura smiled and said, "I wanted to do it at my house, but my family can be a little noisy."
Regina smirked and said, "Are you sure it's not because of Jake? We all know he's not exactly the good boy to introduce to parents."
"Hey," I said, feigning indignance.
They all laughed.
"Don't worry," I added with a grin. "Next week, my new house will be ready to receive guests."
Uncle Charlie needed the house today, so we couldn't meet there.
"Don't worry, Laura, my house is open," said Carly.
Then Cher leaned in with curiosity. "So, what's the big surprise, Laura?"
Laura didn't waste any time and said excitedly, "I was accepted in an audition, I got a role!"
The four girls screamed in excitement too. A lot of congratulations followed, and the four of them embraced Laura, laughing and celebrating together.
Freddie tried to step in and congratulate her, but he was quickly overwhelmed by the excited girls, who continued hugging and chattering around Laura.
After some time, when everyone finally calmed down, Laura spoke again, a little nervous. "But there is a thing... I will have to go back to Canada. The filming will be there. In August, I will return."
"What??" the four girls screamed in unison, quickly surrounding Laura again with hugs and chatter.
Freddie, however, slipped away from the chaos and came over to me.
"Jake, are you okay?" he asked quietly.
"Yeah," I said, giving him a small smile. "She told me yesterday. Nothing much to do about it.", “But thanks, man”
---
After some time, we all talked, laughed, and joked. But little by little, whether pulling me aside or through a quick message or call, each of the four girls, in their own way, asked if I was okay that day.
Sam was the most awkward one. She almost hit me when I couldn't hold back my laughter.
Despite the shenanigans, childishness, and flaws, I really had made good friends.
