"I love you Mom, Dad." I hugged them and they hugged back.
"We love you too." My mom pecked my cheek and pulled away. They grabbed their bags and threw
them into the trunk of their car. They got in and my mom rolled the window down, "Bye honey!
We'll see you in a few weeks! Love you so much! Don't give the Lanes a hard time."
"I won't!" I smiled. She rolled the window up and drove away.
"Be careful!" I called after them while waving. I walked up the driveway and back inside. Okay, so I have to go to Josh's now.
Or I could sit around for awhile while I calm myself. I walked into the kitchen and made myself a glass of milk. Oh how I
love my milk, I could be a cat. I laughed at the thought and walked into the living room. I propped my feet up on the coffee
table in front of me and turned the TV on. I decided on Adventure Time. "What time is it?" I asked myself. "ADVENTURE
TIME!" I screamed out to the silence. I focused on the screen and got into what I was watching. Time passed, at least 2 hours,
and I finally decided to get off my lazy ass and leave. I walked into my room and grabbed my suitcase. I yanked it across the
room and dragged it the rest of the way. I grabbed my car keys and locked the front door. I opened the trunk and threw my
bag in. I slid into the car and backed out of the driveway. I looked at the house for the last time, "Bye house! See you in a few
weeks."
I knocked on the door and Derek answered, "May I help you?"
I glanced at my feet for a second and nervously looked at him again, "Uh, hey Mr. Lane. It's me- Jessica." I shifted on my feet
uncomfortably. Well, at least it wasn't Josh who answered the door.
"Jessica?" He asked.
"Yeah..." I answered.
"Wow. Um, you look," He paused, searching for the right word. "Different." I gave him a crooked smile.
"Yeah, I know." "Oh, come in. Come in." He moved aside and I stepped in. So far so good. "You can just set your things in Josh's room." I
nodded my head okay and walked to Josh's room. So, I guess I'll be staying in Josh's room. I walked in and dropped the bag
down by the door. I explored his room. I expected it to be messy with clothes every where and smell, but I was wrong. It was
really clean. I looked at all of his pictures, I found one from when he was younger. There was a little girl beside him. As I
examined it closer I realized that little girl was me. I remember it now, it was Valentines day. Josh brought me some flowers
and chocolates. The other boys made fun of him, but he didn't care. Speaking of Josh, where is he?
I walked out of his room and found Tracy in the kitchen making desserts. "Mmmh, smells good."
"Oh hey Jessica, when'd you get here?" She asked.
"Just now." I answered. I walked up beside her and watched her make the icecream cake.
Tracy looked at me then did a double take. "Jessica? What did you do to your hair? And your glasses, where are they?"
I smiled, she finally noticed. "I thought I should change." I answered. "Do you like it?"
She smiled, "Of course. You're beautiful. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise." She answered. Yeah, nobody, like your son.
I grinned, "I won't, and thank you." I hugged her and asked if she needed help with the cake.
"Sure honey. Just mix the batter for me?" I nodded my head and took over mixing the batter.
"So, where's Josh?" I asked casually.
"I think he went out on a date." Tracy answered. I think I just died inside.
"That's cool." I replied and continued to mix. I finally finished mixing and Tracy told me I didn't need to help with anything
else so I sat at the table and watched her.
"Thanks for letting me stay here with you guys, Tracy." I said.
She looked up at me and smiled, "You're welcome. I see you as the daughter I never got." Hearing that made me smile.
"Thank you, and you're like my second mother. I know if I ever have trouble and my mom wasn't there, I could go to you for
advice." I responded.
"Aww thanks sweety." She came over and gave me a hug.
"I'm going to go take a shower."
"Okay."
I got up from the table and walked into Josh's room. I picked my suitcase up and opened it and pulled out some pajama shorts and a tank top. I walked across the hall to the bathroom and turned the shower. After I showered, I slipped my clothes on,
brushed my teeth and walked back over to Josh's room.
Since I'm sleeping in Josh's room, where is he going to sleep? Probably on the couch. I pushed the covers aside and laid down
in his bed. I took in a deep breath, I could smell his cologne on his pillow and everything. It was AMAZING. I imagined him
laying in this bed next to me and telling me that I am pretty now and that he loves me. Haha yeah right, I wish. I drifted off
into a deep sleep where I had a dream. Josh was in it. He was a servant. My servant that is. I was a princess, he was in love
with me, but I turned him down. he was heart broken. Yeah, now you know what it feels like to be rejected. Then I laughed
evilly in his face. He dropped to his knees and began to cry, I continued to laugh. Then he got up and kissed me.
My eyes drifted open at the best part of my fucking dream dammit. The sunlight shone in my eyes, I could hear birds chirping
and the smell of bacon. I stretched my arms and legs out and let out a yawn. I turned on my side and saw Josh laying next to
me, shirtless. I must be dreaming. I rubbed my eyes and blinked again. Nope, not dreaming.
"Holy crap!" I shouted. Josh jerked awake and looked at me wide eyed. "Who the hell are you and why are you in my bed?"
He jumped out the bed and stared at me. I pulled the covers up to my chest, "It's me! Jessica!" I shouted.
He paused to look at me and his eyes softened, "Jessica?" I nodded my head in response and his jaw dropped a little. I gave
him a weak smile, "Um, yeah..."
