Jelly update

 

Um, Kenny is history. I know.

Bad me. So yeah, after COVID it was still a bad year. That's what happens when you're on the road for so long. Yeah, Velvet and the girls are history too.

Just my luck, I'm yesterday's favorite flavor. So, I've been waiting tables. I lived in the back of the pool hall for a while. Watched a lot of people get drunk. I did extra stuff you know. Nothing bad. I just had to keep the damn place spotless.

And I won a few games, too. At least I improved my game. Can't say I'm a real pool shark and I wouldn't want to be at it, like this one Granny I know.

God, she is a sad sort. Got busted, just sleeping in her car. It wasn't even on. Just in the bar parking lot. Now she's on probation. She gets tested for Alcohol every few days. She can only have water now with a slice of lemon. 

Well, that was weeks ago. 

I did try to help. I went with her to get some legal representation. Um, not sure it did much good, but I'm no longer living in the back of the pool hall anymore.

Yeah, Charles who I call Chuck, might not be as perfect as he seems. Yeah, it still gives me a good laugh. Who knows, maybe the lad was just being a good Samaritan. But you know, safe to say he's mine now, and we live by the ocean. 

Yeah, I'm moving up. But you know, I got this itch to be on tour. And well, I might not be cut out for the good life anyway.

A Jelly moment

 

Just what am I going to do with this Boy-Man? Huh?

Kenny's been totally depressed. I dunno if it's just me..OK, it might be me. But I don't want to take all the blame, you know. I mean it's not like we're hitched.

Yeah, we sleep together, but you know it's just sleep.

I know he thinks he saved me from the streets..but could he have done that if he hadn't been with Velvet and the girls? Seriously?

Sure, we have been sort of busy. We got a rush of dates for a party or two. Well, it was gonna happen and then it didn't. Because of COVID. Yeah, there went the holidays. 

Actually, I might not know everything going on. You know, a lot of hookups and even breakups as of late. I don't know what to think. But Kenny is still here. Hell, we even have a room together cause, you know, it's not like we're in a mansion. Just one of those skinny houses close to the park. Thank god, for the ocean air even if it is January.

So I don't know why he's totally disappointed in me. I'm trying my best. It's not like I've heard from anyone back home. The only voice mail I've gotten was someone with heavy breathing and then they coughed. I just laughed. How funny is that?

Naturally, Kenny thinks I should be worried. What if somebody is stalking me? What if they don't like what they see and they come and snatch me?

I swear he can give me the heebie-jeebies. It was probably just a wrong number. But he gets all worked up about the way I dress and who I'm spending too much time with. Why is life so complicated? I didn't think he liked me that much, but who knows..maybe he does.

Kenny's interview

  Kenny: Look, (he's alone now with the interviewer but looks behind him to make sure they are alone) I think Jelly is ..is not who they think she is. (He presses lips tight before he goes on. His hair is a mess and his clothes are black, even in skinny jeans and a black long-sleeved shirt he looks very indie like he could be somebody..other than a band roadie. He lets out a breath) If..if only it could be us, you know. (he shakes head and looks down) It would be so much better. But..but I was the one who brought her in. I was the one who found J. (he winces hard) It's kind of hard to look at what she's become. You'd think it was one big pajama party (He sighs as he rests his bony finger under his nose in thought) I don't like what she's become. Why? Why can't she just be with me? (He then looks straight into the camera) I know we're good together, on so many levels, you know. (He presses lips tight in thought again) It's just sad now. I..I mean nothing to her. And really..I don't know what to do about it (Kenny is practically in tears).

Jelly & Kenny

 KENNY: (obviously he does not want to talk about the band. He looks away as if he might just walk off the set).

JELLY: He doesn't mean it. (she shrugs and looks a bit out of place, but she seems to be talking for him) I don't really know what the problem is, but he's been in a bad way lately. (Of course, Kenny isn't looking at Jelly and he looks really sad) (Jelly wiggles her lips a bit and smiles) First of all, he lives with way too many females, but I didn't think it would bother him, and then (she cracks up with a laugh) He says it's my fault. (Her smile is big and open) I don't believe it of course. Just an excuse you know. I mean, seriously (she cracks up more) little old me. (she presses her index finger into her chest and shakes her head, no. she sighs and tries to get serious as she is sitting in the chair next to Kenny during this interview.) Sure, he's talented and all. And maybe..well, maybe Mercy isn't giving him all the chances she could give him. But you know, he's the band roadie. What's he expecting? (She gives a serious look to the camera).

ON TOUR: A Jelly Tale

 

Hey...you?

Did you miss me?

Yeah, I didn't think so. Um, I finally made it to San Francisco, and WOW loving this dark and funky music scene.

Needless to say, Teena is history. I mean, I was only in it for the money. I'm not gonna lie. Or maybe it's the fact to say I never loved her (even if maybe I did cause, you know..it was quite a ride, but she was a bit of a pink drama queen and I never ever imagined I'd like pink again.)

Think again! I just took a bus and I had enough cash to make it to San Francisco. I mean, yeah there was a time I thought I might live at the library and just stick with the herd of homeless. But then I met Kenny, who is a roadie for Velvet and the gang. Kind of like the Pussycats but industrial punk of some kind.

Mercy is the lead singer. And she is so Poe, at times. A Goth Queen mad about Velvet on keyboard. Certainly, lots of magic going on between those two.

So yeah, I'm living the dream, and um, I've had some fun with Kenny on certain occasions and Delia is quite lovely as well. 

Yeah, living the dream. Learning so much in so many ways. This small-town girl has a family now and yeah, I'm with the band. Playing drums.

[models from Dolls Kills and mehro is a bonus]

Never thought I'd have a moment like this

 Seriously, Jelly wanted to get out of this railroad town. It felt as if everything was dragging her down.

First, there was the dead-end job at the grocery store. She was tired just thinking of handling that cash register and then having some old fart tell her not to walk away from him. Yeah, supposed things could be worse.

Jake was being such a pain. He drank too much, but then he could want her so hot that it was a volcano. But she never knew what to expect from him. It could get worse she knew. 

And finally, she'd found playful Teena, a poor little rich girl with nothing to do. Jelly didn't mind having money spent on her. It was a high time in the city with fruity drinks and kick-ass alcohol. Yeah, it felt like summer when she was with Teena. 

There was something mysterious and alluring about Teena, but she could be aloof too. Jelly didn't know how to take it. Especially, she felt she'd been hooked into Teena's life as if maybe Jelly was her one and only. But that lasted a week, with fast rides, some hot nights that turned out just to be a tease.

Finally, Jake came around and it was hot heaven for at least twenty minutes. And then the silent treatment. 

It was enough to make Jelly want to be somebody else. And maybe she was with Teena.

A Jelly Story

 Foolish me... where do I start? Sometimes, those BTS hangouts can be far more strange than expected. Here I was thinking I was hanging out with some chick who fangirled as much about the boys as I do. I dunno what I was thinking.

Yeah, we chatted online for a bit on the forum but later, realized we were close by. Of course, we texted for more than a month and then the phone calls came. It felt so right. Why not meet up at the bar in the old market. Restrictions were lifted. Summer was practically here. Not a gloomy cloud in the sky. Teena was her name. Although, now I can't be certain of that. After all, she seemed so sophisticated and knew her way around the trendy parts of Omaha. Before I knew it, I was in her little white convertible. Her pink hair blowing in the wind and ever so sexy. Even more, she made me feel as if I belonged there. It might have been a wicked smile at the time, but I was up for anything after that iced tea laced with vodka, lemon, and triple sec. Finally sex and the city in the heartland. But even bad girls like us like cheap motels and old swimming pools.

A Jelly tale

 Name: Jelly Johannas (Real name is Jolene but I could never say it when I was little and they always called me Jelly.)

Age: 25 How do you identify/pronouns: she

Sexual preference?: straight but maybe bi

Who are you? (Fan, media, aspiring artist, etc.): I have always wanted to write songs, but everyone tells me I need to experience more life. And after this last year I just want to escape my life here in the Heartland. I am from Nebraska and I am so tired of being home.

Why did you join the tour?: I don't drive so this is the best way to do it. And I really like the behind the scenes idea. You know, like I might get discovered, or just have a burger with somebody like Alex Gaskarth. I so love that guy. I have always wanted to meet him and I think he could really understand me..if we met. Bio: Um, I was an Airforce brat, but once we got to Offut we couldn't get off it. My parents are divorced. My mom lives with her girlfriend and Dad moved to Florida where he keeps bugging me to move, but I can't do that to my mom. Even so, I know she's tired of me living at home and I feel I have this dead-end job at the grocery store. Life has not turned out as I'd hoped, going the University route. I want to be an artist, but I am not sure I have any potential. Also, I broke up with a guy I have been dating for the last seven years. He wanted to get married and start a family. I'm just not ready to settle down yet. Besides he got really jealous when my best friend Dara was teaching how to really play the guitar. And I found I'd rather be with Dara than him. But, she is seeing someone at the moment.

*Possibly an ill-fated roleplay someone wanted to start. I decided I would go on with it.