The Last Promise Part 1 By Aldric Copyright 2005 by Aldric, all rights reserved. ***** This story is intended for ADULTS ONLY. It contains depictions of sexual activity involving minors. If you are not of a legal age in your locality to view such material or if such material does not appeal to you, do not read further, and do not save this story. Comments may be made to Pietar_the_fearless@yahoo.com ***** This story follows the adventures of Jared, which began in the series "I Promise" and continued in "I Promise Again." I plan to conclude the story line with this series. Hope you enjoy! ***** The Last Promise Part 1 After playing a captured Tarzan to yet another humiliation, Jared decided to walk home instead of taking the bus. He was in no great hurry to get home, and realized the best route home took him close to where Ken lived. He had a pledge card that his sister had mandated he give to Ken as a means for revenge, since Ken had suffered though a very humiliating task after losing a bet involving Jared. Jared decided to try and find which house Ken lived in to see if he was home from school yet. Jared was in luck, for as he walked past the area where he knew Ken lived, a school bus stopped and Ken, along with his friends Devin and Peter, got off. They saw Jared and turned towards him, laughing at something Peter had said. Devin and Peter turned off toward their houses as Ken walked up to Jared. "I heard I get a chance to pay you back for what happened to me" Ken began. "I've been wondering how long it would be before you showed up around here again." Jared remembered that Ken had to do part of what the girls had made Jared do; stand naked outside a convenience store until his friends called him on a pay phone. Jared didn't know what payback Ken might have in mind, but knew it would be bad. "Yeah, well here I am" Jared said, handing a card to Ken. What do you have in mind for me?" "Oh, hell, I don't know. At first, I was so pissed that everything I came up with would have been really crude. After that, I just didn't have any ideas. What do you think I should make you do?" That was a switch; Jared hadn't been asked to name his own task before. Even his best friend Shawn had come up with a plan without asking for input from Jared. "I don't know, I've had to do so much stuff. Maybe we could do something with just you and Devin and Pete?" "Naw. I mean, they'll be around, but I want to do something big, something people will remember." Jared didn't like the sound of that, but remained quiet. "Why don't you give me some time to come up with something, and check back with me in a week or two?" "Well, I'd really like to get this over with if we could," Jared said, staring at the ground again. "What's up with that, are you in a hurry to do this?" Jared nodded his answer. "Look, you want a drink or something? Come on in, and tell me everything that's been done, and maybe I'll get some inspiration from that." Ken pulled out his key and opened the front door, holding it open for Jared. Jared told Ken everything he could remember, surprised that Ken didn't know it all already. When he got to the part about getting off the bus wearing only a shirt, Ken's eyes changed; when he told Ken about the play, Ken smiled and began asking a few questions. After getting the answers, he sat and thought for a few seconds before asking, "and you have to do whatever I say, no chickening out?" "Yeah, if I want to get the card back, I have to; but please Ken; it wasn't my fault you bet against me. You don't have to try to think up the worst thing; I've been through a lot already," Jared pleaded. "Oh stop bawling, it won't be that bad. Can you get to the shopping center tomorrow?" Jared said he could. "Then get there at noon, wearing nothing but a shirt or sweater and gym shoes. You're going to want something you can run in, because if I ask you for the shirt, I expect you to toss it to me. And it's a pretty safe bet that I'll ask for it. Once you give it to me, you're on your own, but you'll have earned the card back as far as I'm concerned." Jared continued his walk home thinking about the stunt. He had one advantage, he knew what was going to happen, but that didn't help much. However, the shopping center was not much of a kids' hangout, there was a grocery store, a hardware store, some hair stylist places, a dentist office, and other small shops. Jared didn't know why Ken had picked it; he figured it must have been the only place Ken could think of on short notice. The next day, Jared headed over early. Ken had said to be there with nothing on but a shirt, but he didn't say he had to travel that way. Once he was close, he started looking for a place he could stash his pants and a second shirt. He found a good spot, one where it was unlikely anyone would find them. He started to leave his house key and wallet, but decided that would be too dangerous if someone did find his clothes. He knew it would slow him down, but he crammed them into the sides of his shoes. He had a long sweater, not appropriate for the temperature, but it gave him a lot of protection where he needed it. Making one last check to make sure he was covered, he completed his trip to the center. As he arrived, he found out why Ken had chosen this spot. All around were signs marking this as 'talent day tryouts' for students. At least the sweater didn't stand out so much now because there were several students dressed in costumes for whatever acts they performed. Jared saw Ken, along with his friends, near the center stage and headed that way. Then he saw Liz, Liz's little brother, and several girls from Jared's school. They hadn't spotted him yet, so he took a different route to avoid them. He knew they were here because Ken had told tome to come, but still, he didn't want to let Liz get started on him before Ken asked for the sweater. It didn't take long, Ken saw him coming and said something to another kid with a microphone. He was directed up to the stage where he was introduced by the boy with the microphone as 'Jared, for Seven Oaks Middle School.' As soon as Jared got on the stage, the boy asked "and what talent do you have to show us today?" Jared looked at Ken, who mouthed the words "give me the sweater" while mimicking the action. Jared, knowing that he had to do it anyway, didn't waste a second. He pulled the sweater over his head saying "just this" as he jumped off the stage and down the runway heading back out as quickly as he could towards his clothes. But he only got to the edge of the crowd before two police officers stepped in front of him and grabbed him. "Okay, young man, hold it right there," said a female voice from behind him. As the crowd cheered, he felt handcuffs being slapped across his wrists. "At least you don't need to search him," the male officer said, laughing. "I don't think he has anything to hide." They walked Jared over to a patrol car and pushed him in the backseat, then fastened the seat belt around him. Jared thought she was going to leave him exposed, but the female officer opened the trunk and came back with a blanket which she tucked around his waist. Then she got in the front. "What's your name and address son?" she asked. When Jared told her, she typed it into a computer keyboard and stared at the screen for a few seconds. "Okay" she said at last, "you don't have any prior arrests on record here, which gives me more choices." She turned around to face him and said "Let's start with why you did such a stupid thing." Jared shrugged his shoulders. "It seemed like a lot better idea when I started. It was just a dumb prank. My friends dared me, and I just had to do it to show them I wasn't chicken." "Well, I could take you in and book you, but I'd rather just take you home and let your parents deal with this. As long as the school and the store owners don't press charges, this can be handled outside the law." Jared was slightly relieved, but then the officer continued. "However, there have been complaints of streakers all around town this summer. I realize that streaking is becoming popular, but it's still against the law. Any chance any of the reports could have been you?" Jared didn't know which was worse, the truth or a lie. A lot depended on how much she knew. People were walking by staring at him sitting naked in the back of the car. He decided to try and stall hoping to avoid answering the question. "Can you go and recover my clothes? They're not far away. People are staring at me." "No, I think this will have a lot bigger affect on your parents if they see first hand how their son was behaving. Now, what about the streaker reports?" Jared decided to admit to one event that occurred closest to home. "My friends and I sometimes skinny dip in the river south of town. They hid my clothes one time, and I think some cars may have seen me when I was looking for them." "I figured you probably had done this before, I'm glad you decided to come clean." She turned around and started the engine. "But if you're brave enough to expose yourself in front of hundreds of your peers, being seen by your parents shouldn't bother you too bad." She put the car in gear and headed towards his house. When they arrived, his sister Ashley was home, and their next-door neighbor Lois was visiting as well, but their parents hadn't returned home from work yet. They acted surprised when the police car pulled in the driveway, but Liz had called them as soon as she saw Jared get caught, so they were prepared. "He did what?" Ashley yelled, giggling a little as she said it. "Boy, Jared, dad is going to kill you. I'll bet you get grounded until after Christmas." "Well, that's just it, when exactly will your parents be home?" the officer asked. "Not until about five" Ashley said. "Why, do you have to release him to an adult? Lois's mother is home if you need her." "No, for right now I'm not going to charge him. But I need to hear from your parents tonight or first thing tomorrow morning," the officer said, handing Ashley a business card. "I go off duty at four, so have them call this number as soon as they get back." She took the handcuffs off Jared's wrists. "And as for you, I expect you to tell them what you did so that I don't have to. Go get dressed and bring my blanket back here." Jared came back a few minutes later dressed in shorts and a shirt. He handed the blanket to the officer, staring at the ground. "I expect you to stay here in the house until I hear from your parents. If I see you outside playing I will change my mind about arresting you. Do you understand?" She lifted his chin with her finger as she spoke. "Yes, I understand. I'll stay inside." The girls waited a few minutes after the car pulled out of the driveway before escorting Jared out to the back house where he and Ashley had their rooms. "Remember the rules for being here," Ashley said when Jared remained dressed. Blushing, even though they had both seen him naked dozens of time by now, Jared removed the clothing he had put on when the officer was here. "You know, I could have told the cop everything you've done to me." "Don't even pretend to be brave enough to threaten me, big brother. You don't have a shred of proof; it would just be groundless accusations. Besides, if you were going to tell, why didn't you? But here's your big chance - go and tell mommy everything us mean girls have made you do. Is that what you're thinking of doing?" Jared knew she was right, he couldn't prove anything. And they all had alibis. Jared shuddered remembering what happened last time he refused to play along with the humiliations. "No, I know you won't let me quit, even if I tell the police." "Smart boy" Lois said, smirking. "Now, tell us everything she asked you and everything you said," Ashley said as she and Lois sat on the couch. Jared told her the story, leaving nothing out. He had already guessed that Liz had called and told her anyway. "But we still have to deal with mom and dad. But I hear you're an actor now, starring in a big play and everything, is that right?" Jared nodded his head. "So you are going to act some more. When mom and dad come out, you need to convince them that you're a sick child that needs constant attention in order to get better. You need to go with the plan that I'm going to tell them. Act like nothing else has happened except for what you told the police. I'm going to tell them about a third episode, and you are going to deny it until I offer proof. That ought to seal your fate." Ashley and Lois got up from the couch and went over to the computer. "We've got a lot of work to finish, so you can go get dressed again. Then, put the door back on your room, and hang the curtain rods over the windows again." Jared looked confused. "You need to make sure about whether you want to tell on me or support me. I hope you make the right choice" was all Ashley said.