Jumping Bases ((EDITING))

Chapter 42

When we entered the house, the entire house was pounding with music and filled with people. I could count the recognizable faces with only one hand. I looked around and saw each corner of the floor was covered with dancing, drinking or partying bodies. A second after we got there, Ryan was already holding a drink.

Ryan then began talking to some guy while i stood there feeling a bit awkward with the situation. I randomlyscanned the room then noticed multiple girls eyeing and staring at Ryan. A weird feeling crawled into the depths of my stomach and I began to feel tense. Ryan didn't seem to be paying attention to the pairs of eyes on him, he usually didn't. There had been many times where this had happened, him capturing the attention of many, yet he brushes it off by simply ignoring them. Its like he was used to it...

His hair was in its usual, messy up do. The plain white shirt he wore adorned his torso and body perfectly while leading up to his toned biceps. One of his hands sat in his jeans' pocket as the other held a red cup to his mouth. The pants he wore hung just at the right place on his hips.

I woke up from my trance when I felt like I was being watched. I looked around, but didn't see anyone who stood out. I shook off the feeling then turned to Ryan.

"I want to get a drink" I told him.

"What kind of drink?" he looked down at me, quickly pausing is conversation with the guy he was talking to.

His hand ran through his chocolate colored hair while his eyes were glued to mine.

"I don't know" I shrugged "I just want to drink something"

He then laughed.

"What's so funny?" I smiled.

"Nothing. I was just thinking about it... I have never seen you drunk" he said honestly.

"Maybe that's because I usually don't drink a lot" I replied.

"Do you get drunk quickly?"

I smiled "maybe"

"That's a yes" he laughed. Knowing how Ryan is, I'm pretty sure he could drink twice as me and remain steady. I then remembered that night he drove to my apartment while he was completely drunk. The first night we slept together.

"Yeah" I admitted "I'll be right back"

He wrapped his arm around my waist protectively, "I'll go with you"

I put my hand on his chest to ease his tension "I'm fine"

He gave a look then let me go. I winked at him before walking away and leaving him to talk to one of his friends. I then walked through some people and spotted Melissa with Sean on the couch. I rolled my eyes and went towards the polar opposite. I ended up walking into the kitchen.

"Oh hey"

I remembered the deep voice but couldn't put a finger to it. I turned around and saw Jake standing a few feet away from me with that innocent smile of his.

"Hi" I smiled politely.

"No texts, no hugging, no talking, no looking, and no kissing for damn sure"

Ryan wasn't around and to be honest, I really want to remain friends with Jake. Before all this drama between him and Ryan, he was a great person to have there and to talk to. He is a good guy.

"Can we talk?" He asked nervously. It seemed like he had read my mind.

"I uhm-"

"Just talk" he interrupted.

I then nodded. Just talk, there is absolutely no harm in that.

"Let's go over here" he walked in front and led the way.

I scanned the room for Ryan and followed. If Ryan finds out I am talking to Jake, he will be so mad...

We arrived at the large bathroom and walked inside. This may have not been such a good idea...

He closed the door and locked it.

He then turned around to face me "I don't- I really don't want to seem forward but...did you tell him?"

"Tell him about what?" I said with a completely clueless expression on my face.

"About the kiss"

A flashback hit me like a rock to the head. I remembered Jake leaning in and kissing me in the janitor's closet, I also remembered feeling horrible afterwards and crying that night.

"I thought you did" I mumbled.

The mystery of who told Ryan about Jake and i's kiss still remained. Who would ever do that?

He chuckled "we both know how Ryan is...that would be stupid"

"Yeah, I guess it would be" I admitted. If Jake told him, Ryan would probably choke him right then and there.

"I am sorry, Kristen"

I lifted my head and let my eyes meet his "for what?"

"For any problems I may have caused" he replied.

"There's no need to apologize, Jake"

"I mean it now. I won't try anything or say anything. I just want us to be friends" he said.

"Just friends?" I smiled.

"Yeah, just like before" he smiled back.

"I'd like that" I stood up.

He smiled and we stood there comfortably. The silence then began to itch and he seemed to feel it also.

"Nice talk" he laughed as he opened the door.

I laughed while walking out.

"I'll see you later" he smiled.

"Alright" I smiled also.

I then walked down the hall when he moved the other way. I passed couples making out on the walls and tried to find the kitchen for the drink I originally wanted. I arrived and let my eyes scan over the seemingly endless counter filled with drinks; all kinds of drinks: vodka, rum, brandy, beer, wine, tequila, and a bunch more. I wanted something to drink but not anything strong enough to get me drunk with one drink.

"Aye there"

I looked up from the counter. A shaggy, unshaven redhead with some kind of accent stood in front of me. He seemed a bit threatening but not enough to catch me off guard, he just seemed like the typical creep.

He smelled like liquor and drugs.

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AUTHOR'S NOTE. Thank you ALL for the 240 votes and 3.1K reads. I honestly can't thank you enough. I am so glad people are enjoying the book. Exactly 4 months ago I got 400th read 45th vote. We've progressed so much!

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