A/N: This is my very first fanfic so please help me out by leaving reviews, good or bad. Thanks XD
Chapter 1
"Nothing," I said, innocently, and sat down on Rob's bed.
And then, from behind them, a familiar voice went, "Knock, knock." And my mother came barreling in, with my dad, Michael, Claire, Ruth and Skip trailing along behind her.
"Just stopped by to see if you wanted to grab a bite over at the restaurant…" My mom's voice died away, as soon as she saw where I was sitting. Or rather, who I sitting so closely beside.
"Mom," I said, with a smile, not getting up. "Dad. Glad you're here. I'd like you to meet my boyfriend, Rob."
I felt Rob tense up behind me. Skip started looking like he was going to cry – which he did, by the way. Ruth looked amazed that I would ever say anything like that – and I thought she knew me better than that, oh well. Michael looked relieved, maybe because since I had a boyfriend I would stop barging in on him and Claire. Douglas also was in shock. And we all know how my mother felt, or we should, and my dad is so reasonable so we know how he felt too.
Anyways, I glanced over at Rob. I've never seen his eyes so wide. But he quickly recovered from his shocked state and smiled. For once it was a half-disgusted, half-amused smile he always gives me, but a real, genuine smile. He should so do that more often. I practically melted right then and there. But that was not the time for going weak in the knees and all that sappy love stuff. This was a time for business. So he smiled, as I said, and put his arms around my waist, giving me a hug. I pushed him away, not in a mean way, but in a business way.
"Not now, Rob," I hissed. "We need to make a good impression out of you." He removed his hands immediately, much to my disappointment.
"Jess, Jess, Jess-" My mother sputtered. She was obviously at a loss for words. I'd like to think that it was because she was proud of me for picking such a great guy to be with. But, as usual, I was wrong. My mom went ballistic one me. As usual, my dad was pretty cool about it. Luckily, though, my mom waited until we were out of the room to started going bananas. She started in the room, but caught herself – I guess she didn't want to be like Great-aunt Rose – and dragged my dad and I into the hall.
"Jessica Antonia Mastriani, what the hell are you thinking?" She screamed at me once we closed the door.
I rolled my eyes and dragged her farther down the hall. Somehow, I don't think we'll ever be far enough away so no one could hear this.
"Toni, quiet down, we don't want anyone hearing us and getting hurt." My dad tried to rationalize with her. It somewhat worked. I mean she did quiet down, but not by much.
"You're telling me that you want to go out with him?" She said him like he was a zombie or the Blob or something equally as disgusting.
"Mom, yes I am telling you that. Also, he has a name, Rob. As I do believe I've already said," I told her, snarling. A/N: I know it's out of character for her, but just roll with it I can't believe I got stuck with a stereotypical mother. It's terrible, for those of you who don't know what it's like.
"But did you see him? He's not, not-"
"MOTHER! You've met him before! And you said he seems like a nice boy! Why is it whenever I finally find-" I started until my dad cut me off.
"Toni, I don't think Jess would want to go out with someone she didn't think was a great person. She has a good head on her shoulders and knows how to judge character. Also, Rob is Mary's son, and Mary's a great lady." My dad helped. It appeared to work when my mom sighed and shrunk back a little.
"I guess you're right, Joe," She said helplessly. Then she started in on harassing me, pumping for information on Rob.
"Alright, I'll meet you guys at home," I said, after my parents decided they were done.
Finally, I was able to go back to Rob's room. Everyone else had left after about five minutes. We, unfortunately, had been out in that hall for over twenty minutes.
Anyways, when I got back to his room, I had found he was fast asleep. I crept over to his bed, gave him a peck on the lips, and turned to go to the door. All of a sudden, an arm shot our from behind me, grabbed my wrist, and pulled me back.
"Mastriani, don't go," I heard Rob whisper. So I didn't. I lay down next to him and snuggled close, embracing the moment and loving his arms around me.
I couldn't believe I had a boyfriend. Not just any boyfriend, a hot, gorgeous boyfriend at that. The world was finally at peace.
"I snuggled closer and whispered, "I love you," softly in his ear. But it was too late; he was already off in La-La-Land.
I know it was short, but I didn't want to make it too long. So how was it? Review please? I won't post the next chapter until after 3 reviews XD Leigh
