STAY

Forty Seven

Wow, my mom was really sweet, but totally self centered. She went on and on about how much she had going on in her life right now, really it was just a whole lot of fun by the sound of it. My dad, well, he was nice, but was extremely busy. I sat back and watched as they spoke to me, to Jared, to one another. I didn't say very much. They were worried about me and it was obvious they cared, but now that they knew I was physically okay, they were anxious to get back to their lives. "I guess you guys can go home, I mean who knows when my memory will come back. It could be weeks ..." I said, deciding to let them off the hook. "We can stay if you need us" he said. "I'll be okay, you go, then perhaps you can come visit, or I'll come visit, when ... well when I'm me again" I said. Once again my father offered to have me back in New York. "Genevieve are you certain you wouldn't be more comfortable, at home, with us?" he asked me pointedly. I felt Jared stiffen next to me, but to his credit he remained silent. "Yes, I mean you could stay with your father or with me" offered my mom, somewhat reluctantly. I shook my head, "no, thank you, I'm quite comfortable here, LA is my ... home after all" I said quietly. Jared seemed pleased. They made some more small talk, a half hour later I'd had enough. "I think I might go lie down, I'm sorry" I said wincing. I was actually in pain, but I was exaggerating slightly. "You're more than welcome to stay while I help Gigi lie down" said Jared. "No, that's fine, I've got to go back to the hotel and get some work done before I fly out, I'll most likely leave tomorrow" said my dad. "I'm meeting some friends for brunch" said my mom happily. "Unless you'd like me to stay and keep you company?" she added, an afterthought, I almost laughed. "No, it's fine, I'll probably just sleep, anyway I have Jared here" I said. She looked rather pleased at my response. "We'll come back tomorrow my darling" trilled my mom, obviously happy to be leaving. I rolled my eyes, "that's your usual response to your mother, you sure you don't remember anything?" asked my dad quietly, catching it. I smiled, "sadly no" I said shaking my head. He nodded and gave me a smile and a kiss on the cheek, "I'll come see you before I leave" he added, I nodded gratefully, I had definitely warmed to him. "She's a piece of work" I said as Jared shut the door on them. He grinned, "Yeah, she's something else" he said shaking his head. "Is she always so self centered? I mean she couldn't wait to leave and get to her lunch date, never mind asking me to stay with her. I think she would have cried if I'd said yes" I said as we walked slowly back into the living area. "I don't know, but from what you and Jamie have told me, I'd say the answer is yes" he said. He wrapped his arms around my waist gently pulling me in, kissing me deeply. As he leant back loosening his hold and I almost lost my balance. "You still with me?" he grinned, I nodded, taking a deep breath. Every kiss increased my attraction to him, I was falling for him and fast. It seemed like such a short space of time, but then I remembered the days we spent together in hospital. Not to mention barely being out of his presence since coming home, it shouldn't really surprise me. "I think I might lie down for a little, then we can go?" I said, trying to compose myself. He nodded, "of course, you go, I'll come check on you in a couple of minutes" he said. I slowly went up to his room and lay down on the bed, sighing. I was suddenly exhausted. My phone started ringing, it was my friend Jamie. My best friend apparently. I really did like her. "Hello" I said sighing, I put her on speaker as it was tiring holding the phone up and my neck hurt so it was more comfortable. "Hi babe, how are you feeling?" she said in a cheery voice. "I'm a little sore and I'm tired and I just want to remember my life" I said frustratedly. "Aww honey, you'll be okay, take your time, you only just got out of hospital" she said warmly. "Do you feel comfortable there, with Jared? It hasn't been too weird?" she asked. I paused for a moment then, "no, not weird, it feels okay now. I ... I think, I think, well, he's sweet, I really like him" I whispered. "Really? Well, somewhere deep down in your subconscious you know you've fucked him before" she laughed. "Oh geeze" I giggled with her. "Maybe if you fucked him, the orgasm would jolt your memory back!" she laughed. I gasped, "I don't think it works like that" I said, but I couldn't help but smile. "Well, I mean, you're attracted to him and you guys have screwed each other's brains out" she said wickedly. I laughed, "oh Jesus, well I'll consider it, if I don't start to remember soon" I said. "I mean, seriously, Gigi, what have you got to lose?" she said. "Jamie, I'm not going to just ... fu ..." I stopped mid sentence, I had heard a noise and my head snapped up to find Jared was standing in the doorway. My mouth dropped open at having been caught. "Fuck, screw, you can say the words Gigi" said Jamie laughing, not realizing what was happening. "Hi Jamie" said Jared amused. "Oh ... hi, hi" she said stammering, she knew she'd been overheard. "We're going to go down to the house, see if that will help jolt her memory back" he said, with clear emphasis on the 'jolt'. Oh God!! He'd overheard Jamie's comments! "Oh sure, yeah absolutely, hopefully that might help" she said, trying to sound casual. "Well I mean, unless you have any other bright ideas?" he said. I finally looked up at him again and he raised an eyebrow, grinning. I heard her snort, trying to suppress a laugh. My face felt hot, I was mortified. "Ah, no, no, not ... really" she said. "Okay well, maybe we'll see you tomorrow" he said cheerfully. "Oh sure, I'll come on over. Bye Gigi, have a nice night" she said laughing. "Bye Jamie" I managed to say before hitting end. "I thought you might want some pain meds" he said shaking a bottle of pills. "I, yes that would be great, thank you" I said. Did I pretend I didn't know he'd heard, did I say something? How embarrassing!! He sauntered over to the side of the bed and sat down. He smiled at me, but it was a smile I hadn't seen from him before. It was a smile that made me forget how to breathe, my heart started to race and I felt hot!! I felt my stomach flip and something else .... I didn't know what it was that I was feeling. But suddenly, I couldn't stop staring at him, even more than usual. "Take them" he urged, I'd completely ignored his outstretched hand. I blinked, "oh, thanks" I mumbled, grabbing the water bottle off the side table. "I, ugh, wait" I said looking to set the bottle down, I couldn't hold both tablets and bottle at once. "Open up" he said. He took the tablets and held them near my lips, I opened up and he popped them in. "Swallow" he ordered. I quickly took a large gulp of water, a few drops dripping out of my mouth. His thumb ran along my bottom lip, wiping away the moisture, then he brought it up to his mouth, sucking it briefly. "Good girl" he said. I shivered. "We should go, they'll kick in while we're driving" he said. I nodded. He leaned in pressing his lips softly to mine, "let's see if we can't jolt your memory back" he said, a wicked grin crossing his face. I exhaled, nodding, incoherent. Suddenly understanding why the real me was in love with him.

Jared's POV-
I almost howled with laughter when I overheard Jamie telling her to let me fuck her memory back! It wasn't a terrible idea, I admit I had thought of it myself. I was thrilled to hear her say she liked me. I knew she was attracted to me, I was certain I could make her fall for me again. My little experiment with the tablets had proven that, her cheeks were pink. I saw her pupils dilate and she was slightly breathless as she spoke. God I missed her, I wanted to push her back onto the bed and fuck her brains out. I was hoping she'd want the same, soon.
*
I stood looking out the window in the living room. Jared was on the phone with someone so I was patiently waiting. "Hey Gigi, how are you feeling?" said a voice. I turned to see Shannon walk in. "I'm okay, I didn't know you were here" I said smiling. I looked at him closely, I was curious as to the intimacy we had all shared, he was definitely nice looking. Though I felt nothing really towards him, not like my attraction to Jared. "I'm going back to Seattle tonight, LA is too busy for me" he said. I nodded, "when will you be back?" I asked. He shrugged, "I don't know, but soon I guess, if my brother has anything to do with it. Always work work work with him" he said shaking his head, "he seems very focused, yes" I agreed. "So, I'm curious, what happened to my bike, was it really damaged?" I asked. "Actually, it was only scratched and dented, it flew out from under you, sliding off, but didn't hit anything" he explained. My eyes widened, "really? Wow, maybe ... I'll ride it again when I'm better" I said grinning. He threw his head back in laughter, "are you kidding? Jared would kill the both of us" he said. "Why would I kill you both?" asked Jared, coming in. "If she ever decided to ride her bike again" said Shannon. Jared stopped and shook his head, "are you fucking kidding? No way! I'll send the fucking thing to a scrap yard, you're not getting anywhere near it" he snapped. I rolled my eyes, "where is it?" I asked, ignoring his blustering. "It's in the garage, here" grinned Shannon. "Hmm, okay, thanks" I said, I heard a growl escape Jared. "We're going, I'll talk to you soon" he said to Shannon. He stepped toward me and hugged me gently, it enveloped me and felt comforting, "take care Gigi, see you soon" he said. "Thank you, okay" I said, hugging him back. "Come on" said Jared sharply. I let go and looked at him curiously, he looked slightly annoyed, "okay, okay, I'm ready" I said nodding. I wondered at his attitude, but decided not to worry too much about it and followed him out, waving to Shannon and we headed to the door. "Are you okay?" I asked as he buckled me in. He looked up, "yes of course why?" he asked. "You look ... annoyed, are you?" I said. He shook his head. "No, I'm not annoyed" he said. I could tell he was lying. "Are you mad at your brother because of the bike comment? You know I was the one that said it?" I said. "I'm not mad, I just get a little jealous when I see you two together" he said frowning, almost at himself. "But he's your brother. You don't trust him or me?" I asked curiously. "No, of course I trust you, he can be kind of a trouble maker, I .... look can we drop it?" he said as he drove out. "Is it because of, us all being together? Have I ever given you a reason not to trust me?" I asked reasonably, I really wanted to know. "You never have, I trust you, I'm just unreasonably possessive, believe me it bugs me too. I'm sorry, you're perfect, please let's not talk about it anymore" he said exhaling. I nodded, I didn't know enough about myself, so I had to rely on him for a description. But from what he said, it was obvious he had the problem. "Okay, I guess. But you need to tell me if I'm doing something out of character" I said. "This, what you're doing now is out of character, but I like it" he laughed. "What is?" I said surprised. "You're honest and curious and questioning. I love this about you, you don't take my shit" he said. I nodded, "okay, well I'll keep it up" I grinned. "Of course you will" he groaned laughing. I shrugged and grinned at him, glad he was over his little tantrum.