Simply him.

Chapter 25

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Just to fill you all in:

* Either this chapter is the last one before the Epilogue or there will be two more. I'm still deciding.

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* After 'Simply Him' comes to an end, I will be editing each Chapter so it will be longer and more descriptive. So yay to that!

Chapter 25:

I gathered up my limbs, walking over to the kitchen. I stumble through the hallway, head pounding, and body aching.

I finally reach the fridge, pulling out an apple and the carton of caramel I keep hidden from my family. I take it back to my seat on the island counter and begin eating the apple and caramel as if I hadn't eaten for days.

Just as i'm about to finish my last slice of caramel covered apples my phone began buzzing uncontrollably. I glance at the caller I.D. sighing because I need to answer it. I set my apple down on my plate, sucking in a deep breath, bringing the phone up to my ear.

"Hey." I say, slightly annoyed.

"Hey cutie." He replied on the other end. "What's up with you?"

I let out a muffled laugh and sigh, "Nothing. It is just that I was eating a super good 'HEALTHY' breakfast when you called. I had to put it back down on my plate to answer your call and I had to wait to finish my delicious caramel covered apple---" My eyes widen in realization that I had just given away my 'healthy' breakfast. "Shit." I mutter under my breath.

I hear Shane laugh on the other end, "Oh my cute little Jess. You are just as cute as a button." I could imagine him putting his finger up to my imaginary nose, pushing it dramatically.

"Why thank you my dear." I laugh. "Now tell me to what I did to deserve this delightful surprise?"

"Ahh and the inevitable question is finally asked." I could hear the smile laced in his tone. "I wanted to see you later so we could talk about ya know, my d-e-a-t-h." I soon heard the discomfort is his voice and could only imagine him shifting uncomfortably on his bed.

"Okey dokey." I said extra excitedly. "See you then." I heard him say I love you and hang up.

My mom and dad came home three weeks ago, meaning I was now living back home with them. I was super glad to see them don't get me wrong, but when I had thought my boyfriend was dead, it wasn't the most enjoyable thing to leave his home with our memories made.

I decided it would be nice if I made dinner for him and I. I scrimmaged through my pantry and fridge, but came up empty handed. I shrugged, wobbling back up the stairs to get ready to go to the store.

Twenty minutes later I had applied my normal makeup, straightened my hair, and found a cute weekend outfit to wear out. I grabbed my keys and headed out the door.

I pulled up in my local supermarket scanning the isles, trying to decide what I should get for tonight. I decide on mashed potatoes, Cesar salad, and steak. I march up into line 6 when i feel like something is about to be thrown towards me. I look up to see Candy smirking at me, with two packs of gum in hand, ready to aim at my face.

I giggle, walking over to say hello. "Hey C!" I smile, embracing my best friend into a hug. I retreat. "Hey J!" She eyes my cart suspiciously, to which I just smirk in response. "Oh." She says suddenly.

I try to hide my confused expression, but realize its too late for Candy is already laughing like a hyena. "You are having Shane over for dinner." I nod. "AAAANNND!!!! You plan on," She brings her lips to my ear, "doing it with him." She smiles, her face turning red from laughing so hard.

I wish I could say that that was also the reason my face was turning red, but as you may have guessed, its totally not.

"I-I am not!" I defend.

She just laughs giving me a look as if saying 'ya okay, i so believe you'.

"Well I should get going, bye C!" I said, paying the cashier for my food. As I was walking out to my car, I hear Candy calling my name.

I swivel around so i'm now facing my weird ass friend and smile, "Yes? " I question her.

She smiles innocently, "Did you really think i would let you go home without this?" She asks gesturing to a cutely wrapped box, with a little tag reading:

To: My beautiful/unprepared bestfriend

Love, Your one and only

I look at her confused, but finally grabbed the large box. I look at her and she nods, as if telling me to open it.

I quickly unwrap the box to reveal a lingerie shoppe's logo smack dab in the middle. "Uh-uh" I say, looking at my friend, who just so happens to be staring at me happily.

I take the top off and it reveals cute black pumps and a small little black dress. Oh wait, did I forget to mention that the dress is completely made out of lace and see through material? Because it is. "Cand, I really can't take this." I say, pushing the box into her chest.

She smirks at me knowingly, "You have fun my dear!" She says skipping off, but before she can leave she tosses me the box of 'clothing' and a small box that reads condoms. It is going to be one hell of a long night.