Good Girl With a Secret Life

Part 13

James POV:

I hear banging on the door.  Aria is sleeping on top of me.  I'm about to get her off when her brother Jon storms in.  He looks pissed.  "Jon don't read into this.  We fell asleep watching a movie". I swear I could see steam coming out of his ears.  "Get the fuck away from my sister James!"  Aria wakes up looking around confused.  She sees her brother than looks down and realizes she's still laying on top of me.  She jumps off of me me and runs to her brother.  "Jon, it's not what it looks like.  We just fell asleep."  He looks at has baby sister still fuming "are you fucking kidding me?  I think you staying here was a bad idea.  Pack your shit up.  You're moving into my house." Now I can see the fury in Aria's this eyes.  She is scary when she is mad.  She has learned to control her temper a lot since I met her, but I can tell she is about to lose it. She walks over to her brother standing strong and I know it's about to come "who the fuck do you think you are talking to me like that.  Are you trying to say I'm some whore?  You have some nerve.  You are the one that pushed me into this house.  Do you think I'm a child.  Fuck if it wasn't for me handling your business books and getting you set up with a bank account and building up your credit you would still be a pizza delivery guy!! You stupid asshole!! You're ten years older but but still need me to take care of your shit.  For fucks sake you don't even know how to pay your bills.  I'm the one that takes care of that shit for you."  Before she can continue Jon stops her.  "Okay, Okay.  I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.  I just looked through the window and snapped.  I wasn't thinking clearly.  I know you wouldn't sleep with James.  Fuck I'm an asshole.  Sis, I just love you and the thought of you with a man makes me see red.  I know you are a smart girl but damn it Aria you are gorgeous.  I've spent years chasing guys away from you."  He takes a deep breath before continuing, but Aria beats him to it.  "Jon I know you didn't mean it.  But you need to realize I'm not a child.  You know I wouldn't be stupid enough to be friends with someone who wants to take advantage of me.  Now go apologize to James."  He glared at her and she gave him that scary look she does when she's serious.  He folded and walked over to me.  "Listen man, I'm sorry.  I just lost it.  I know you would never take advantage of Aria like that."  "Jon we're good.  I would have done the same if I saw her in that position with another guy too."  He smiled at me and pat my back.  "You're a good man James.  I'm glad she has you around."  I gave him an all knowing smile.  "Alright I gotta take a shower, I'll come by the restaurant in a little Aria.  See you later Jon."  And I walked towards the bathroom.

Aria POV:

James walked away and I looked at my brother.  He was looking at the ground looking ashamed.  "Jon, it's okay. But you need to calm down when it comes to me.  I know you're just trying to protect me but I'm pretty grown up for my age." Jon looked at me "Aria, that's what scares me.  You are so fucking grown up.  You are so mature and don't act your age.  I know I should be grateful for that.  But it's scary seeing you hang out with all these older guys all the time.  But look I trust you. Love you Sis."  And he gives me a big hug.  "Okay now go get your ass ready for your shift.  I got some new summer waitresses I need you to train and we gotta go over the books and the menu for the summer.  I shake my head "Jon you'll never change.  Give me twenty minutes. And next time you come this early you better have a cup of coffee for me.  I can't handle your bullshit without caffeine."  I can here him chuckling as I run up to my room. 

We are at the restaurant and the morning rush is finally starting to die down.  The new waitresses are actually great.  All 6 of them are school teachers and sharing a shore house for the summer.  They are hard workers but I know they will be hungover every morning.  As long as they can handle it I really don't care.  I'm getting a cup of coffee for myself when I hear someone sitting at the counter clearing his throat.  I turn around and it's none other than BJ.  How the fuck did he find me.  I quickly compose myself and hand him a menu.  "Can I get you something to drink?"  He smiles "shouldn't you properly introduce yourself to me first."  Oh this guy.  "I'm your waitress". He smiles. "And does my waitress have a name?"  Before I can answer Travis and Will walk through the door.  They live right around the corner and we are all really good friends.  They grew up here and really helped my brother out with the restaurant.  I run around the counter leaping into their arms "Travis, Will I've missed you two!!"  I see Bj starring at me.  Travis looks over and catches BJ's look.  Travis walks over to BJ "hey man, have you met Aria?  Jon's baby sister."  BJ almost spit his coffee out and started choking a bit.   "No, no at least not properly."  I grab three mugs and pour all the guys a cup of coffee and then walk into the kitchen.

Compose yourself Aria.  This isn't a big deal.  He's just a guy.  I take a few deep breaths and walk back out.  My brother is sitting with the guys.  "Hey Aria, we're going to Joe's Tavern for a few drinks. You in?"   Travis asks.  I look at BJ and he has a hopeful smile on his face but right when I'm about to answer James walks in and wraps his arms around my waist.  "Hey Princess."  I look at BJ and he's just looking down at his coffee.  I look back over at Travis "maybe, I know the girls are coming to the house tonight for the weekend to settle in.  I could stop by for a quick drink."  Travis smiles at me.  "Alright then.  I gotta get to my real life. Hey Aria you still have a key to my apartment right?"  I nod my head yes. "Good drop in anytime."  "Thanks Travis, see you later."  They all walk out including James who says he needs a nap before the craziness tonight.  I notice BJ is hesitant and doesn't leave.  "Hey Aria, can I have another cup?" I nod my head and fill up his coffee cup. 

BJ POV:

I walk into Jon's restaurant like I do every day for coffee.  I sat down at the counter and when I look up there she is.  That gorgeous girl from the beach.  Something is telling that this is destiny.  I haven't stopped thinking about her since we met.  Even though she wouldn't even tell me her name.  There is something about her, she's different, she's special.  I clear my throat and she turns around.  I can see her trying to compose her self and she quickly does acting professional.  This makes me smile.  I ask "shouldn't you properly introduce yourself to me first?"  I can see the smirk on her face as she says "I'm your waitress."  This makes me like her even more.  Playing hard to get.  "And does my waitress have a name?"  Before she answers I see her run around the counter and jump into Travis and Will's arms.  What the fuck.  I hangout with them all the time and I've never seen her around.  Then Travis walks over and says "hey man, have you met Aria?  Jon's baby sister." I started choking on my coffee.  What the fuck.  This is Jon's babysitter I hear about all the time.  No fucking way.  They don't look anything alike.  And I thought she was just a little kid.  Aria does not look like a child.  She looks like a grown ass woman.  "No no at least not properly."  I can see the look Travis gives me but he lets it go.  After giving us all coffee she walks away. 

I wanted to follow, but I know I can't do that.  When she came back Travis was rambling on about going to the bar tonight, but than I heard her invite Aria.  Wait so that means she is 21, she's not a kid like they all made her out to be.  I look at her waiting for an answer when some big tattooed, arrogant asshole walks in and walks straight to Aria.  He wraps his arms around her waste and whispers in her ear.  Who the fuck is this asshole.  Please don't tell me it's her boyfriend.  Is that why she didn't want to give me her name?  I thought she was just trying to be mysterious and sexy.  Fuck.  I wasn't even paying attention when I saw them all leave, even her boyfriend.  I decided to stay.  "Hey Aria, can I have another cup?" She nods and pours myself as well herself one. 

"So Aria, it's nice to finely know your name."  She just gives me the devilish smirk.  God she's adorable.  "So what do you do for a living besides work here waitressing?"  "I also waitress at a diner close to where I live."  "Did you go to college?"  She just shakes her head no.  "Really, you seem like an intelligent women what stopped you?"  "Nothing stopped me."  And she walked away to do some work.  I feel like I'm trying to slowly peel layers off of an onion.  Why won't she just talk to me.  She walks back over.  "So BJ, what do you do for a living?"  She wants to know about me.  That's a good sign.  "Well I went to college and majored in Art bud subbed in Business.  I want to be an Artist.  But my day job is a manager for a window manufacturing company."  The look she gave me was confusing.  She sat next to me and then started tracing my arms.  Oh fuck I'm going to loose it.  I'm about to speak when she says "did you design these tattoos yourself?"  Well I wasn't expecting that.  "Uhh yeah I did.  I actually draw designs for my friend who is a tattoo artist.  He did most of mine."  She keeps trailing the tattoos and really looking at them in detail. "You and your friend are very talented.  These are so detailed.  I'm impressed."  I couldn't stop myself from smiling.  Then I hear Dev, she is a full time and waitress/assistant manager walk in.  "Hey Aria we can start closing up."  Aria gets up and starts cleaning up.  "Uhh I guess I should head out?  Are you coming by the bar tonight tonight?"  She looks at me surprised.  "That depends."  "And what does that depend on?"  "Are you going to buy me a drink?"  And she smiles.  Hell yes, I would buyout the entire bar if she would come out with me.  Calm yourself BJ.  I gave a small smile "I think I can handle that."  "Well then I guess I'll see you tonight."  She winked and walked away.  That little vixen.   I walked out of there and my head was in a fog.  What the hell just happened?