Roman's daughter

Chapter 4

I watch the clock. 2:57 pm. Mr. Barnes is teaching about the human body. 3 more minutes. I don't wanna get in the car with my brothers. Things will be really awkward. The bell rings. I get up and quickly walk out before everyone begins to talk. I head of my locker. 2:58 pm. I close the door shut, then head for the front door. I walk to the car. The door is locked. "Great, it's locked" I say aloud. I look at my phone. 3:01 pm. I sigh and lean up against the car door. I look around to see if I see them. No sign. I see everyone getting bikes or just talking. Where are they. 3:07 pm. I decide to call Adrian. * Ring, Ring Ring, Ring, Ring* He doesn't answer. I call home. Finally Adrian answers. "Adrian? What are you doing home?!" I ask. "Oh, me and Ryan left, my dear!" He says. I hear muffling in the background. "Well, how the hell am I supposed to get home?!" I ask slightly annoyed they left and didn't bother to tell me. "Why don't you ask Prince Charming" he says. He sounds like he's having fun torturing me. "Is dad there?" I ask. I am really worried. His job isn't the easiest of jobs. It's tough. I should know, I watch it whenever it's on. "No-wait he just pulled in from the gym. He'll be in soon!" He exclaims. "Adrian, this isn't funny. I can't drive, I have no license. Come get me!" I demand. He chuckles. "Sorry love, I have to pack. Bye now!" He say. "Adrian-hello?" I ask. The phone call is over. Great. Now I'm gonna get in trouble. This was my payback from earlier. What about the car? Was it staying here until morning? It would have to. I head to find Jacob. I see him at his locker. He's putting in some bottle. It looks like water. "Jacob?"I call out to him. He turns and smiles. Damn, why did he have such a pretty smile? And, to top it off, his pretty brown eyes?! It was too much for me. I shake my head out of my thoughts. "Can you drive me home, my brothers left me" I say. He nods."let's go" wow, he wasted no time. I'm glad we finally have some alone time, you know, just the two of us. Maybe we could talk about our relationship. "Thanks" I smile. I'm so happy, he was still here. "You're welcome" he smiles back. I forgot I still had the keys."you can drive right?" I ask being super cautious. There was no way I could come back with a dent in my dad's Escalade. I wouldn't live to see my wedding day. He nods. I trust him. We both get in the car. "Hey Jazz, I've been wanting some alone time to talk to you" he says. I look shocked. "Really, me too!" I say. "Jazz, I guess what I'm trying to say is, I don't want to just friends. I wanna leave the friend zone. It's the worst zone I've ever been in, especially with you! " I have nothing to say. I'm completely shocked."oh" is all I have to say." Will you go out with me?" He asks. He's probably scared that I'll say no." Jacob, of course I'll go out with you!" I squeal in excitement. He smiles at me. "Make a left, and we'll be at my house!" I say."aww I'll have to leave you" he says. "How do you do that?" I ask smiling. He looks at me dumbfounded. "Do what?" He says making a left turn. "Make me smile" I say. He shrugs. Everything about him was absolutely perfect. From his hair to his shoes, I could never find anything I'd want to change."I may have practiced with that pic of you in my locker" I laugh. "Aww thanks" he stops the car. "We're here" he says. "How will you get home?" I ask worried. "I texted my mom.. I'll walk to that McDonald's down the street where she'll pic me up!" He says. "Oh" I say. We get out. He gives me a passionate kiss. I groan in excitement, but break away. "See you soon?" I ask, looking deep into his eyes. "Did you like that kiss?" He asks smirking. I nod. "Good, wait till we get deeper in the relationship. And yes, we'll see each other soon!" He says smacking my butt. "Whoo!" He yells. I roll my eyes and walk in. I see everyone surrounding the counter, staring at me. I wonder if they saw. "Where were you?" Asks dad. "I had to get a ride from someone" I say. "Ask Adrian and Ryan, they left me at school!" I say shrugging. I walk to get some Ore-o's. "Those are unhealthy, with a lot of sugar" says dad. "True, but they're delicious!" I say pointing to him. "Hurry and go pack. We leave in 10" I nod and head upstairs. Ryan and Adrian behind me. "Um, can I help you?" I ask with my eyebrow raised. Ryan walks up to me. Wow I never realized how short I was compared to him. He was like a colossal building. He was that tall. I looked over at Adrian. Damn, I'm short to him too?! No just imagine dad. Oh My Gosh, I'm the shortest one in this house. I leave my thoughts. "Jazz, we know you're dating Jacob" says Ryan disapprovingly. I smile. "And why would you think that? We are simply just friends!" Oh Ryan, you're so stupid at times. I'm not dating him, it's much more than just dating. A full fledge relationship, that we just started 15 minutes ago. "Simply friends?" He asks. I nod. "If you were simply friends, why would he walk with you to see if I was ok?" Duh. This is the perfect answer. "Friends check on other friends, Ryan"I say. "Well how come you let him wrap his arm around you?" He asks. I walk in and begin to pack my clothes. " I don't have time for this" I say heading for the wardrobe. "No answer the question" says Adrian. "I don't have to answer to you!" I say. "No answer it" he demands. They both have crossed arms on their chests. Well, let's see, what can I say. "I- well," I stutter. "Aha you stuttered. You were gonna lie!" Shouts Adrian. He acts like this was the crime of the century. "Well-" I start. "- me and Jacob have a trend. Yeah, you um, wrap your arm around your best friend!" I lie. I try to make it believable. If they find out, I'll be finished. I really liked Jacob, I didn't want to lose him just like mom. "Yeah, likely story" says Adrian. "Give me your phone. Now!" He demands. "No thank you" I say. I try to run out the door, when they hit Secret Service on me. They both scoot over blocking the door. "Guys let me out" I say nicely. "Give us your phone" says Adrian. They were double teaming me? No fair! I could not give them my phone. I had programmed Jacobs' name as bae. And what if they just decided to give "bae" a call. What if he answered. That's too risky. This was the longest 10 minutes. "Guys, let's go" calls dad. I grab my bag. "Well guys, this was nice" I say turning to walk out. I try to pull out my phone. I can't find it. "Looking for this?" Asks Ryan. "Give me my phone" I say jumping up to get it. Dammit dad! Why'd you have to be so tall? "Ahaha not till we do some research" says Adrian. Dammit, I had no passcode. Not a single form of security. "Kids come on. We're gonna be late." Dad call again. We head out of my room. Ryan still has my phone. How could I get this back? I was sure I was gonna be caught. "What's this?" Asks Ryan. Adrian looks at the tiny phone screen. "Ahhhhh!" Says Adrian really happy. "Who's, bae?" Says Ryan extra-loud. "Bae?!" Says dad. They show dad the phone screen. "Wow, isn't it a pretty Friday evening?" I ask. "Guys go get in the car. I need to talk to Jazz alone" he says. Shit. Alone, I was in trouble. I feel my throat get a little parched. After the door shuts, dad looks at me. "Hi" I say. He doesn't look very happy. "I sure hope you aren't dating anyone. You know the deal. 19, then you can date" I sight. Four more years of sneaking or just not having a boyfriend at all ?! I don't know if I can do that." Yes dad, I know" I say quietly. I roll my eyes. "Good, now let's go" he says. I lean my head, then begin to walk. I am greeted by two smiling brothers, smirking and smiling like crazy. Fuck you, I whisper to them. They laugh and I smile.