Dirty Little Secret (A One Way Or Another Series)

Chapter 4: Take A Chance

Avery

He was built good. Looked strong, cute even. He sure was a charm. "Um, I actually have to get home, but welcome to the neighborhood Jesse. I'll see you around though?" I asked while moving a strand of hair from my face. "Yeah, sure." He said as I turned around and walked up the stairs to the house. I placed the keys in the knob while I looked back to see Jesse waving as I pushed the door open and went in as he walked away. "Nice boy, you were talking too." A voice said as I turned around quickly. "Dad!" I shrieked, "What? Can't a man ask his daughter about boys?" He asked and then came and kissed me softly on my forehead. "Got any homework, kiddo?" He asked as I took my shoes off at the door. "No, surprisingly." I replied. "Great, let's order out and watch something on Netflix." He suggested, "Actually, I was gonna catch up on my sleep. I'm not really in the mood, dad." I replied. "Is something wrong?" He asked pausing at what he was doing. "No, just a bit tired that's all." I said and headed my way up the stairs. I reached my room and dropped my bag on the floor and dropped myself on my bed.

'But that's not the reason I came. I'm in a bit of trouble, and it can effect you and in order to protect you, I can't-'

'Can't what?- Be with me?'

'No it's fine. Thanks for the ride home.'

I rolled over on my bed and looked at the ceiling and sighed. The sun started shining through my window and beamed on my leg as I started to close my eyes. I grabbed my Mac Book Pro and opened it and clicked on Safari which pulled up my Facebook feed. I closed the tab and pulled up my Tumblr and started reblogging the basic things; Site models, gifs, and a few depressing stuff then I closed my laptop. I basically didn't want to do anything but be alone. I felt angry, and used. I felt worthless.

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Jason

"You okay, kid?" Ralph asked as I was speeding on the highway. "Yeah. I mean she's just another girl, right?" I said sarcastically, but a bit angry at the same time. "They'll be other girls, Jason." He said, "There won't be another Avery." I replied as we reached our destination. I parked the car in a fieldy area. I stepped out the car and left Ralph to stay inside just in case. "I'm surprised you came, McCann." Jesse said while grinning. I kept a straight face, "I'm surprised at a lot things, Jesse." I replied walking towards him. "You seem scared?" He asked, "Ya know, I saw your girlfriend today, she looked a bit upset." He added then started laughing. "She's hot." He said as anger started flourishing me. "You called me here to talk about, Avery?" I asked. "No, I called you here because I need you to do something for me." He said while beginning to light his cigarette. "Shit." He muttered, "You got a lighter?" He asked as I reached in my pocket and tossed it at him. "Thanks." He responded lighting it and then passing it back to me. "So, what I need you to do is make a visit to someone for me. He's an old friend, family you might say. Let's just say he has something that I want." He replied. I placed my hands in my pockets, "What's his name?" I asked. "Liam." He answered. "He lives in Cali, near the Santa Monica Pier. Ask around, I'm sure someone will know who he is." He replied, I sighed. "What's in it for me." I asked. "Well maybe, just maybe I won't sleep with your girlfriend." He replied and then smirked. I kept a straight face and then clutched my fists, "I'm kidding!" He shrieked, "I'll protect her." He added. "How can I trust you?" I asked. "Can you keep a secret?" He asked. "Depends." I said and grinned as he smiled back. "Two weeks Jason, I give you two weeks." He replied. "Deal." I said while turning around and went back in the car. "Where we heading?" Ralph asked. I sighed, and turned on the radio. "California." I responded as I started the engine and drove off.