OLD VERSION!!!

Chapter 3 You're My Only Hope

Chapter 3 You're My Only Hope

"Hey Mike," I greeted, coming down the stairs and seeing him.

Mike, being 30, was still a big player. So he looked the part. He had dark spiked up hair, green eyes, and high cheekbones. He would be very cute, if he wasn't my brother. "I thought you were still in San Diego?" We live in Missouri.

Mike raised his eyebrows at me. "Is that teen talk for 'I had a boy in my room and you ruined the moment so leave'?"

How did he-

"Who was the boy?" he edged on. "Was it that Caden kid? You know I don't like him! Why would you continue seeing him?"

My nostrils flared, "Why don't you like him, huh? He has been nothing but nice to you!" I exclaimed.

"Well, he's-what are you wearing?"

I quickly glanced down and saw that I was wearing Caden's boxers. Oh. Not good. Mike was practically seething.

"What is your problem with Caden?!" I called out, exasperated.

"Nothing! I just don't want my sister to be a whore!"

I looked at him, shocked. He knows how much it hurts me when someone calls me a whore. His expression softened. "I didn't mean it l-"

I held my hand up. I walked up the stairs, to my room, and locked the door. I hurriedly packed my toiletries and some clothes and slipped on a jacket and black converse too. I wrote a quick note saying I'd be back after school tomorrow, unlocked my door, and climbed out my window.

It takes an hour to get to Caden's house so I began the long trip there. When I got there, I climbed up his window, and knocked on it. He quickly opened it, and pulled me in and gently pushed me against the wall.

"What are you doing here? Are you okay?" he whispered. It was only about 4:00 pm so he whispering because his parents might hear and know I'm here. His mom never liked me...

"I'm fine. I just needed to get away from... Mike." I said, biting my lip.

"What did he say? Or do?"

I gulped and averted my gaze from his. "He called me, a, uh, he called me a

whore."

"Oh,"

Caden knew how much I hated being called that. Everyone tried to be my friend until they found out Caden was my best friend. Then the next day, everyone posted flyers and spread rumors that I was a 'hoe', 'slut', 'sleeze', 'homewrecker'. All those are synonyms for whore. It got so bad I considered moving, but Mike helped me to realize that it didn't matter what they think.

I looked into Caden's eyes and saw how angry at Mike he was. They had never told me what they hated about each other. They just hated each other.

"Caddy," I whispered, using my nickname for him and gently stroking his cheek. He looked into my eyes, calming down, then glanced at my lips again.

"Damn," he whispered. "I wish we weren't interrupted earlier,"

That surprised me. "Really? I thought it was just me... Do you wanna kiss me, Caden?"

He looked deep into my dark eyes, searching. He found nothing as he sighed and raked a hand through his tousled dirty blonde hair. Then he pushed me to the wall and put his hands on either side of me. He was so close I could feel his hot breath on my lips.

"Yes, I do. But it freaks me out," he suddenly pulls away and I frown.

"Am I that repulsive?" I say, before I can stop myself. He stares at me with wide eyes before returning to our intimate position against the wall.

"No! Jen, you're beautiful," he whisper-shouts, then bites his lip. "It's just, I've been feeling things for you. More than friendly. But I'm moving, and I couldn't do that to you or me. And you're my best friend. I wouldn't wanna ruin that." he softly strokes my cheek. "I'm sorry."

I smile at him then wrap my arms around his waist. "Don't be," I whisper in his ear. I smile to myself as a shiver rolls through him.

I grab his hand and lead him to his bed and we lay facing each other.

"Caden, have you ever... thought about... us? As a couple?" I ask quietly. I didn't want to make things awkward between us.

He sighs, and rakes a hand through his hair. " Of course I have. It would be amazing. And believe me Jen, I want to."

I smiled at him. He wants me. EEEPP!!

I push him down on the bed and straddle him. I blush and I see that he does too. I lean in so our lips are almost touching. Focus Jeny. "Why don't we make the best of these 2 months?" I ask.

Obviously Caden can't take all the teasing anymore as he jumps up and presses his lips against mine. I jumped out of surprise. If Caden's hands hadn't been resting on my thighs I would have fallen on him. I automatically kiss him back, and place my hands on his chest to hold me up as he moves his hands to on my hips. I press my lips against his harder, wanting to savor this moment.

"Caden, there's a girl on the phone for y-AH!"

We suddenly jump apart at the sudden voice and I roll off him to face his mother. Oh great.

"What the hell is goin' on?!" she screamed at is. Then she points a finger at me. "You. This is your fault!! You're trying to make Caden cheat on his girlfriend!!"

I turn to Caden in confusion. Is she taking about Lucy?...

"Mom!" he yells. "My break up with Lucy had nothing to do with Jen!! It was the fact that she didn't trust me! I was not going to give up Jeny for Lucy!"

...Lucy wanted Caden to stop seeing me? But he chose me... He's liked me that long? Longer?

"That doesn't mean it's not cheating! She's still your girlfriend!"

"No she's not! I broke up with her!"

"Why?!"

"Because I like Jeny Isabelle Daniels!"

Oh. My. God. He's- he- is it-Wow.

His mom stormed out, obviously angry at Caden.

"You-" I start.

"Yeah." he says, looking down.

I jump into his lap and press my lips against his. He kisses back immediately. "I like you too." I whisper. More than you know...

He beams at me. "Really? How long?"

"Since I met you," I admit.

"I realized I liked you when I was 7. That's why Mike hates me. He found out I liked you when we were 15, and told me to stay away from you. I got mad at him, we're now mad at each other."

"He hates you because you like me?"

I didn't think Mike would do that to me. Some family.

"I think he's leaving soon. Will you stay with me? I don't wanna be alone."

He smiles and pecks me on the cheek. "Of course. And don't worry. I'll try to not take advantage of you,"

I smile. You're my only hope at true love.

There ya go! I loved writing this chappie! It was fun! I got to write them angry, then confused, then happy, then a confused happy! Hope you enjoyed! Comment! :D

Caitlyn