Chapter 17
Nobody Cares, Janet
Did anyone else see Benji and Janet conspiring against our Fearless leader and his Boo? I overheard some things. Relationships tested by Janet usually don't last very long. Let the games begin.
We wake up to someone beating on the door. We unwrap our legs from each other, and Jake yells, "We're coming!"
He jumps up and puts on a shirt and I look at my phone! It's twenty minutes past when we were supposed to meet them. I have like twenty missed calls. I run to the bathroom and put on my outfit, and he goes to tell them we'll be there in a second.
I just brought a short T-shirt dress and some strappy sandals.
Casual, but cute. I put my wayward hair in a messy bun, throw on some light makeup, and some medium-sized pearl hoop earrings.
I go back into the bedroom, and Jake is standing by the door waiting on me.
He's dressed in jeans and a black Merle Haggard T-shirt.
He's wearing a hat, but it's turned backward, which basically is making me drool because he's the epitome of sex. Heart don't fail me now.
"You look beautiful." His smile is genuine, and he grabs me in a tight hug.
"Thank you. You're not so bad yourself."
"Your cousin is so pissed."
"I'll handle Toby." I laugh. I knew by his text message back to me that he would be mad. It was in all CAPS! He's got to realize I'm grown!
"We'll find him a girl tonight."
"He likes blondes."
He laughs. "Brunettes with red highlights are my favorite." He gives me a wink and continues. "And I can arrange that, baby. Just call me Cupid. Will you do me a favor?"
"Depends?" I tickle his side. I've figured out he doesn't like being ticked. I don't love it, but he squeals like a little girl, and I don't.
I laugh until my sides hurt, but that stops when Jake grabs my arms and places them above my head.
Things get serious quickly. He kisses me softly at first. Eventually, the kiss turns more hungry.
I don't know where his lips begin and my lips end.
I try to break out of his hold. I want to touch him, to run my fingers through his hair.
He smiles against my lips, teasing me with his free hand, massaging me through my panties.
I moan while rocking my hips into his palm.
"Fuck! Baby, you're so wet. I can feel you through your clothes."
Sasha and Dallas tumble through the door. He lets go of my arms and makes sure my dress is down. They both scream, and Dallas yells something about his eyes. I laugh, and you guessed it, blush profusely. Red is my permanent color now. I hate my friends.
He laughs and puts his forehead against mine. "I'm sorry. See what you do to me. I can't get enough."
I stand on my tiptoes and give him a peck on the lips. "We better get going."
He nods and takes my hand as we head towards the door. We jump in his truck and head to the most prominent house on fraternity row. He parks his truck in the garage, and we make our way into the party hand in hand.
Benji spots us first and gives me a disgusted look. He's talking to the tall blonde that was sitting in Jake's lap at the last party I attended. Janet, I think. I instantly dislike her but I give Benji an equally disgusted look. He, thankfully, hasn't tried talking to me anymore in Bio this week.
We make our way over to the living room, where all our people are.
They are spread out on the brown leather sectional sofa.
Toby has a beer in his hand and is laughing at something Hector is saying.
I sit beside Sasha, and Jake sits beside me.
Sasha hands me a drink and we exchange smiles.
Jake nuzzles my ear. "I'll be back in a sec.
Going to get myself a beer. Need anything? "
I shake my cup at him. "Thanks, but I'm good."
He kisses my lips and heads for the kitchen.
I look at Toby, hopeful he's not still mad at me.
I smile sheepishly at his death stare and give him my best double chin move.
He cracks a smile and makes himself have a double chin, too.
I laugh. It's easier for my double chin to appear, but whatever.
I give a huge sigh of relief. He might get on my nerves, but I love him.
Toby comes and sits in Jake's spot. "Is it serious?"
I shrug. "I hope so."
"I don't want you to get hurt, Dani. You're too good."
"Life is messy, Toby. I'm bound to get hurt one way or the other. Whether it be by Jake or some other guy, it happens. He's a good guy, Toby. Just give him a chance."
"Okay. Just make sure Jake uses protection, Dani."
I blush. "I will. Promise."
"Even when he says, but it feels better bareback, baby. Promise me you'll tell him that staying up all night with a baby won't feel too good at all."
I chuckle. "Really, Toby? Don't bring up babies!"
"The hell I won't. Thinking about babies is the best kind of birth control there is! Please repeat after me...Wrap it up, Jake!"
I hear Sasha and Dallas cackle beside me and I punch him in the arm. "We haven't even had sex yet."
"I've seen you two together. It’ll happen, and I'm happy that you're happy. Just please be responsible."
"Okay. Thanks for always looking out for me, Mom."
He rolls his eyes. "You've grown up way too fast! But you'll always be my baby!"
I pinch his arm and get a yelp out of him which makes my night. Jake comes back, and Toby moves back to his seat. Jake looks at me, "Everything okay?"
"Yeah, we cleared the air. We're good."
"What did he say?"
I blush. "I'll tell you later. What was that favor you wanted to ask me earlier?"
"Oh yeah! Let's stay together tonight. I sleep better with you, and practice was horrible today. I got absolutely no sleep. Do it for the team, baby!"
His eyes get big like he didn't mean to confess so much. I may be dead because my heart just melted. Wow. All I heard was he needs me! Toby knows where I stand now, but I need to be with him since he's visiting. "We'll have to stay at my place."
"I knew you couldn't resist my manly charms, Sweet Cheeks."
"Hmmm, you just confessed to needing me. I have made no such confession." I smile, so he knows I'm playing.
"I recall you saying you didn't sleep well either! It looks like you may need me, too."
"Shut up. That's very rude to bring up." I roll my eyes.
I thought I didn't say that out loud! Stupid Jake brain.
He makes a face at me, and I stick my tongue out at him.
Out of nowhere, Janet comes and sits on the arm of his part of the couch.
I stare daggers at her beautiful face. She has perfect bone structure.
It does little to scare her away. She smiles at me while sticking her boobs out and almost in his face.
I mean, she could put out his eye with those things.
She runs her index finger down his bicep to his wrist. "Hey, Jake. I’ve missed you."
I stare so hard at her head that I'm surprised it doesn't catch fire. This is a test, one I hope he'll pass. Toby looks from Janet to Jake. Jake looks from me to her, putting his arm around me, he says, and I quote, "Nobody cares, Janet." He's so savage.
He faces me and gives me the biggest kiss on the lips. "I've told you I have a girlfriend."
"Her? That's your girlfriend?" She asks viscously.
I’m like two seconds away from knocking that look of disdain off of her ugly face. It's not really ugly, but whatever. Stupid beautiful Janet!
"Yes. That's my girl. She's perfect, beautiful. The best I've ever had! Got a problem?"
He thinks I'm perfect and he called me his girlfriend!!!!! AHHHH! He's my boyfriend. I put my hands on my hips and scowl at her. When did I even jump up? Janet is so mad that I think her head might explode. I can't take it anymore. "Yeah, what's your problem, Janet?"
"I don't have to answer to you, fat bitch!"
The words sting, but I have too much pride to let a mean girl make me cry. I laugh instead. Jake jumps up, but I step in front of him. I have to fight my own battles. "And...is that supposed to hurt my feelings?" I quickly add, "It's Ms. Fat Bitch to you!"
She stomps her foot. Literally, I'm embarrassed for her. "I...you...ugh!"
"Nobody cares, Janet!"
She storms off, and everyone around me starts cheering. I hadn't realized a crowd had gathered. That felt good. I can't stand a bully. There's no point in being mean to anyone and I hope Janet learns that lesson one day. Maybe that day was today.
Jake grabs me and leads me out to the dance floor. "So, you're my boyfriend?"
He nods. "I am. Sorry, you were the last to know."
I giggle. "It's okay. I kinda like you."
"I don't blame you. I'd like me, too. I might like you a little."
"Only a little." I give him my best sad face.
He holds out his arms as far as they will go. "Okay. Maybe this much then."
"Well, you like me more than I like you.
Because your arms are a lot longer than mine!
" He gives me a look as he twirls me around on the dance floor.
We dance the night away. He's surprisingly a good dancer, and I'm okay.
He twirls me a lot (that might be his signature move) and dips me once or twice, even during the fast songs.
My heart starts racing every time I think about later tonight.
Jake said we would both take care of each other.
What does that even mean? Will he instruct me?
I hope so because I need instruction. I have zero knowledge of what I'll be doing!
As if reading my mind, he smiles. "I can't wait to get you home." I bury my face in his neck, which brings me comfort. I can't help but think, me either.