The Foster

part 56

"Stop, stop don't kiss me. We can't. I'm dating Ross and i'm going to be loyal to him. I like you as a friend, and that's all we will be as long as i'm with Ross." I said as I looked down at the floor.

"Sorry, I get it. Let's go back to the RV." Tyler said.

We walked in silence to the RV and joined everyone else. I couldn't stop thinking about the kiss. Not because I like Tyler, but because I was dating Ross. I had to tell him.

"Guys! Just in time." Dylan said. They were all huddled around a bong. God knows where they found that. Half of them were already high.

"Sweet!" Tyler sat down in the circle. I sat down beside Jake, he smiled at me.

"I've never smoked out of a bong before." I confessed.

"It's okay, i'll teach you." Jake told me. He's full of surprises.

Half an hour later, we were all higher than a georgia pine. He had the good stuff rolling. We ate 3 whole boxes of cheez-it's.

I had a huge crossover that night and don't remember much. I do remember falling asleep on the main bed though, we all did. One big dog pile.

Gradually, we all started waking up around noon. It was the christmas party today so I wanted to get back home soon.

"We all look like shit. Can I take a shower before I go home? Don't want Anna to get mad." I asked Becca after everyone was awake.

"Sure, and you can borrow some clothes that don't smell like weed too." She laughed.

We went inside and I took a shower in her bathroom. When I was out, she hooked me up with some clean clothes and a brush.

"Thanks, you're a lifesaver." I told her as we walked back outside with everyone else.

"Are you going home soon? I can give you a ride." Jake offered. I got a call from Ross as he finished.

"Yeah, ill ride with you." I said before answering my phone.

"Hey, I just remembered about the party today. Do you want to invite Tyler and Becca? And... Jake too if you want." Ross asked.

"Sure, I'll invite them while i'm here. I'm getting ready to head home right now." I told him.

"I'm still in practice, we're running a bit late. I'll see you soon though." Ross hung up.

"Are you ready?" I asked Jake.

"I'm ready if you are. Guys, we're going to head home." I told everyone. They all muttered goodbyes as we left.

In the car, I texted Becca.

to becca: was gonna tell you this but didn't want anyone to feel left out, family party at my house 6pm. you and tyler are invited

She didn't text back right away, so I turned my phone off and put it in my pocket.

"Anna is throwing some kind of christmas party tonight at six, you should come." I invited Jake.

"Don't you think Ross would be mad? I don't want to intrude..." Jake said.

"Ross is the one who told me to invite you. He's getting used to the fact that I have guy friends." I told him.

"Okay, then yeah i'll come. I just really don't want Ross to beat my ass." Jake laughed.

"He's cool now." I assured him.

We pulled into the driveway. We said quick goodbyes and I thanked Jake for the ride before getting out and going inside. Anna was in the kitchen and Rachel was nowhere to be seen.