The New Girl

Chapter 48 - "You know Jake..."

Aurora Jones.

I could feel myself waking up, a heavy feeling on my stomach causing me to open my eyes. I noticed Tramp, with his eyes closed, sleeping on my stomach. For his head being the only thing on me, it's really heavy.

I placed my head on the sleeping pup, "Good morning, Tramp." I cooed, scratching his head.

I looked over to my side and noticed Harry wasn't there. I told him he didn't have to leave so early in the morning, I guess he felt the need to do so.

I got up and yawned and heard my mother in the kitchen, "Come on, Tramp, let's go get some breakfast." I smiled, walking to the kitchen.

As soon as I walked through the kitchen, I noticed Harry standing in front of the stove. He had a huge stack of pancakes, on a plate, next to him.

"I thought you went home." I chuckled, sitting on the little island in the middle of the kitchen.

He smiled and walked over to me, "Do you honestly think I'd just get up and leave after such a wonderful night?" Harry laughed.

Footsteps walking into he kitchen caused both of us to look at the doorway, "What do you mean by that, son?" Dad growled.

Father's will be father's, mine just happens to assume the worst of me.

I rolled my eyes, "All we did was talk all night, dad. Tramp slept on the bed. Relax, okay?" I smiled.

Harry approached my father and shook his head, "I promise you, I would never disrespect you Mr. Jones. I'll follow your wishes as long as you let me follow mine." He nodded, turning to smile at me.

Dad stayed silent and turned to look at the stove, "Did you make those?" He asked.

The saying: How to get to a man's heart is through his stomach, really works for my father. Give him something he likes and he'll love you forever, kind of like a cute puppy.

Harry nodded, "Yes, sir. I made enough for everyone."

"What's this? I wake up late and start panicking to get ready, only to find Harry making breakfast?." Mom shouted, walking into the kitchen.

"Why's Aurora's boyfriend here so early?" Jake asked, walking behind my mother.

I knew everyone was a bit shocked at the sight of Harry cooking breakfast, but I've seen him do it before. Even if I have, it's still surprising to see him cooking these many pancakes with such amazing taste.

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After breakfast, my brother and I began walking to school. Harry had said he wasn't going to school for a while, so he said he'd walk us halfway.

"What about your car?" I asked, as we past by the new car Harry's father had lent him.

He smiled, "It's at your house, don't worry about it."

As great as our night was, I couldn't help but think of Harry being alone for a whole eight hours. Even though he seems to be doing better, I can't exactly assume he's alright.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

Another thing Harry's good at is reading me like an open book. I've been working on that, but it seems I haven't done enough if Harry is still able to tell something is bothering me.

I sighed, "Will you be alright?"

Harry chuckled, "I'll be fine, Aurora, don't worry. I'll probably take Tramp out for a while at the park and visit my mom." He smiled.

I'm surprised he already wants to go see his mom. I stayed away from my mother's grave for a good three weeks, before I had the courage to go visit my mom.

I smiled, "That's good, say hi to her for me." I smiled, noticing we were nearing school.

Jake turned to face Harry, "Harry.." He called out.

"Yeah, kiddo?" He smiled.

Jake rolled his eyes, "What are your intentions with my sister?"

Wow... I never really thought Jake would ask something so... father-like. It's weird to see my little brother protecting me, since it's only happened a few times. He really liked my ex-boyfriend, so he never really was as bad as he is with Harry... not that Harry is my boyfriend or anything.

Harry smiled and turned to look at my brother, "You know Jake, I'm one of those guys that just sleeps around with girls. You probably already know that."

"I do, which is why I'm asking you this." He nodded, his face staying serious.

"Well, your sister did something to me and I don't really know what to do about it." He shrugged.

What the hell did I do to him?!

Jake cocked a brow, "My sister did something to you?" He asked, looking a lot more confused than serious.

Harry chuckled and patted my brother's shoulder, "Yes. My point is, your sister is the only girl I can really look at now. She gives me this kind of feeling that no other girl can and I plan on keeping that feeling." He smiled.

Hearing Harry say this made my heart jump for joy. I never thought Harry, the guy who sleeps around, would ever say this about someone, let alone me! I guess he really has changed, even if it's just a little.

I smiled and kissed his cheek, "I'll see you later, lover boy." I giggled, before crossing the street towards school.

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Really bad chapter, I know! I'm so sorry, I couldn't exactly write everything in this chapter, so I kinda prepared it so I can write everything in the next!

Hope you're enjoying the story so far! Please leave any comments, questions, or concerns. I will be more than happy to explain or accept anything you guys have to say! :)

-Ashley xxxxx