One Smile

37: More Guns and Less Football

Jake POV

I am nervous about my second gift for Sam. I wouldn't be surprised if she said no. Kyle talked me into it and told me he was nervous with Ellie too, but it worked out. It is quick but everyone around that is in a relationship had a fast jump start. Maybe there is something in the water?

"So.. When do I get my next present? I hate waiting," Sam pouts.

"After the party. I will take you there. You don't think we have moved too fast do you?"

"No. We definitely have," she replies. Shit. My heart just stopped. "But, it feels right. I am with you as long as you will have me Jake. If that means we are moving too fast, then I guess I take after my parents. Just please, no babies," she chuckles. But, I can tell she's being serious.

"Oh there will be babies. At least 5."

"WHAT?"

"Shhh. We will talk about it in the future. We have time," I say between laughter. She probably thinks I am kidding. However, I plan to keep her pregnant constantly. I want a big family, a happy wife, and I want Jonas to be surrounded with love.

The rest of the party finished smoothly. Most people were drunk and everyone was enjoying playing with Tank and Angel. I hope that Sam realizes there is a catch with keeping the dogs.

"Are you ready for your second gift," I ask Sam as I come up behind her. She's chatting with Kyle and Ellie. Ellie gives me a thumbs up and Kyle mouths a good luck.

"Yes! As long as it is not expensive, you have done too much," Sam huffs.

I don't answer her and put a blindfold around her. I take her to the car and head off. It was a quick drive. When we get there I turn off the engine and take a deep breath. We are young. This is new. But it feels right.

"Come on amore. I will help you out," I open her door and grab her hand leading her to the gift. I slowly remove the blindfold and she looks around confused. Here goes nothing.

"What is this? Where are we? Are we visiting someone?"

"This is my new house. I decided to takeover for my father and we are splitting up the mafia. I will deal with more of the business side and the arms. I need a place to work and a base. I also wanted to be able to be close to you. I know we're young. I know you might go to college, and I won't stop you. Tank, Angel, and me would love for this to be our home." She just stares at me. Her mouth opens and closes like she doesn't know what to say.

"You can say no Sam. I understand that it is quick and I would still love for you to stay with me as much as you want. I can't keep living with my parents because I will need an office to conduct meetings in and better security since I will be more involved than my father." I know this is a big step but god I hope she says yes.

"I want to say yes. I really do. This house is beautiful. It is huge. But what happens when you get tired of me? What happens when we grow up and then grow apart? What if your life is too much for me? What about Jonas? Is he living here? Does that mean I am raising a kid while I'm still a kid? What about my teaching dreams? I don't know what to say." She drops down in the grass and pulls her knees to her chest. I expected this.

"You don't have to say anything. I will never get tired of you and we can grow separate but still together Sam, and I would never force you to stay. You can live your dreams and your life. Just don't be shocked if I kick anyones ass for looking at what's mine. You will always be mine Sam. Jonas will live here after I am settled and ready for it. You don't have to raise him. My parents will help. I will help. If you want to teach, teach. I want you to live your dreams baby, do you think your dreams can be with me?"

"Jake. I really do love you. But we are so young. I mean we are still in high school. What about my parents? They can't be onboard with this," she looks up to me and I notice there are tears in her eyes. I sit down across from her and remove her arms from around her legs. I kiss each hand and wipe off her tears.

"We are young. Your parents are onboard. Your dad is just happy I didn't get you pregnant like he did with your mom when they were 17. Your mom was against it but your dad told her its better to support and be there than to be left out. This decision is yours. I know I am only 19 but I also know that I am only yours." I squeeze her hands and start to tell her that we can think about it, but she interrupts me.

"Okay," she releases a deep breathe. "Show me our home, Jake."

"You don't have to say-"

"You are right. This feels right. I can still do what I want. Where I live doesn't matter. Also, how can I leave you in this big ass house all alone? God how did your parents afford this? Lucky." I pull her off the ground and kiss her head.

"Ange helped pay for it and I used my college fund. I am not going to pursue football anymore. I am not going to school. New York and this house. This family, is it for me Sam. I understand if you need time," I tell her. I grab her hand and lead her inside giving her a tour.

"This house is amazing. 6 bedrooms, 2 offices, 5 bathrooms, a pool, a beautiful kitchen, three living rooms, and more spare rooms. How is this real," she whispers.

"It's real Sam. Let's go see the guest house. This is where my men will stay. Ange has his men live on site, kind of like the house you stayed at after the ass kidnapped you." We walk through the yard to the guest house.

"Wow. When you said guesthouse I expected small. This is insane for us to be living here. For you to own it. I thought Kyle's house was ridiculous."

"Welcome to the Ferrari life, now with more guns and less football," I joke.

"Let's break in our room."