Chapter 2

The next morning: Adrian is in the shower. Jack in the kitchen making breakfast. Adrian comes in with her robe on. Jack is flipping bacon in a skillet.

"Mmmm that smells good. And to think I didn't think you could cook. Along with a lot of other things." Wearing a big smile she turns to head for the bedroom. Jack wraps an arm around her waist. "You smell good; we can wait for breakfast and have some fast desert first." Bending to give her a kiss. She twists away and trots to the bedroom. "Not now, we need to get ready for class."

In the bedroom she begins straitening up making sure nothing was accidently left out. Glancing in the garbage she sees the used condoms. Thank God they used them. She changes the garbage bag. Going to the kitchen she puts it into the big garbage can and takes it out to tie it shut, sitting it by the door.

"Jack it smells so good." She wraps her arms around his waist, smelling his musky sent. "I didn't know you could cook. Usually guys think the girl should get up and do it." Jack plates the food and gives Adrian a sly smile "Well I have learned if I want to eat, I better know how to cook it." Sitting two plates on the table with scrambled eggs, hash browns and bacon. A large glass of milk and small glass of OJ by each. Adrian plops down in a chair eyeing the plate. "You must think I'm some big guy if you think I can eat all of this." Jack kisses her on the cheek and sits next to her, "Don't worry what you don't eat I will." He digs into his food.

Later at the college Adrian is in the coffee shop drinking a latte and reading her text book. Jack comes in and gets a large coffee and goes over to join Adrian. He bends down and places a kiss on her forehead.

"Hey Adrian. How's your day going?" As he sits down next to her. "Everything is great Jack, but please don't make too much out of last night." She glances towards the door. "Grace has been calling my phone all morning and I really don't want to have to deal with her right now. " Sighing deeply. "I think we made a mistake last night Jack and no one can find out about it. Grace loves you and she is my friend." Jack shrugs "But it is so frustrating, she wants to make out all the time, but when it comes to the action she leaves me hanging Adrian and you know a guy can only take so much." Adrian reaches across the table and takes Jacks hand. "It's alright Jack, but we can't make a habit out of it and defiantly can NOT let anyone know about it."

"No about what? " Ricky says from behind Adrian, making her jump and Jack look shocked that he was standing there.

"Agh! Where did you come from and don't you know it's not polite to sneak up on people and listen to their conversations!" Adrian turns in her seat nearly knocking over her latte.

"I just grabbed a coffee and seen you two over her with your heads together and thought you were studying for the exam, but if you want to be alone and have something going on between you two don't let me interrupt." He turns to leave, but Adrian grabs his arm.

"It's nothing; we were just talking about his and Graces relationship. And ya we need to be studying. Why don't you join us and we can all study together. Last night Jack and I were studying for a while." She offers Ricky a seat. "Ya we were studying." Jack says in a stupid jock way.

"I have a little bit before I should head home." Ricky says as he sits down, "Where were you at?"

"Uh, we haven't started yet. I just got here a few minutes ago and Adrian was already here." Jack states.

"Ya we probably could use a bigger space to lay the books out and study. How about we head over to my place it's quit and we can use the kitchen table. I can make a pot of coffee and there are a few muffins there we can snack on." Adrian suggests.

Shaking his head "Nah you know how Amy gets, I should just head on home. You guys go ahead and study." He stands up to leave.

"You know I don't want you any more Ricky, I have Omar." Adrian states flatly. "Ya but as I said you know Amy. Besides I should head and start supper Jon will be hungry. "He turns to leave, "See you to later."

"Do you think he knows?" Jack looks worried. "No, he knows how Grace is and don't you think you should call her and let her know everything is okay." Adrian says in a rushed voice.

"Why don't we go to your place and talk about all this. So we have it straight." Jack suggests.

"Okay but we will talk and nothing else." Adrian gathers her books and gets up to leave. "And I mean it Jack nothing absolutely nothing else."

"Anything you say Adrian. I'll meet you at your place in 15minutes okay." Jack gets up and grabs his bag.

"Fine see you there."

About 15 minutes later at Adrian's. She is in the kitchen you can smell the aroma of coffee brewing and she has her books on the table with 2 mugs. There is a knock on the door, she goes to answer it.

Opening the door, with a huge smile on her face, "Hey Jack, what took you so long?"

Jack is standing in the door way with a sly smile on his face and one hand behind his back; bring it around with a perfect red rose, just beginning to bloom. "This is for you." He steps in and gives her the rose as he shuts the door and brings his arms around her waist and gives her a long deep kiss.

Pulling her head back slightly, with a wicked smile, "What was that for?" Grinning from ear to ear Jack kisses the tip of her nose. "I think you are one great person Adrian and I just wanted to show you…" He kisses her again deeper, harder and longer taking her breath away.

She leans back again taking a deep breath, "WOW Jack are you trying to sweep me off my feet or what?" She wraps her arms around his waist and stretches up and begins to kiss him back. Deeping the kiss as he locks the door and moves her in wards, dropping his bag. He swops her up into his arms and carries her to the bedroom kissing her all the way, placing her gently on the bed and climbing on top of her. She glances over and places the rose on the night stand and then starts lifting Jacks shirt off he pulls it off and starts on her shirt which is thrown to the floor as all articles of clothing goes off on to the floor. In a hurry rush way they grope each other and have a quick rumble in the bed. Exhausted, entwined together in each other's arms. "Jack we really need to stop doing that." Smiling up at him. "Why we both enjoy it and I think I love you." Kissing her he pulls her closer if that is even possible. "Now Adrian don't say anything just listen to me ok." She rolls her eyes but looks up at him. "You and Omar have been having problems and me and Grace have to." He turned on his side and propped himself with his elbows. But when I'm with you, it's like we belong together. I know it would be hard on them, but shouldn't we do what is best for us to. "He bends his head down and kisses her. "Adrian would you go out with me? Would you be my girlfriend?" Looking up at him with her big brown eyes, "Jack don't you think we should break up with them first and give them a chance to realize its over. Then consider going out." Kissing her deeply. "Anything you say Adrian. But I want to be with you and do things with you, like maybe going to the movies or to some parties." She kisses him and turns to get up. Jack tries to bring her back to the bed, but she pulls away. "We need to start by really studying. You can't afford to get a bad grade and neither can I. She grabs her cloths and heads to the restroom. Jack sits up in bed and starts dressing.

Later in the kitchen they are deep in concentration studying at the kitchen table. Adrian's phone rings. "Hello" "Adrian, I'm sorry. I miss you. Can we talk?" It's Omar, "Why now? You don't bother calling me for God I don't know how long. Then expect me to be all sweet and say 'It's ok baby, I forgive you' well you are wrong. "Omar's voice comes through the phone all apologetic, "Adrian, let me take you out and we can talk. I don't expect you to do anything. I love you, but have been so busy, with the new school year and all." Adrian shakes her head as Jack is watching her. "I really don't care right now Omar, maybe you should find someone else that fits your schedule and I'll find someone that fits mine." She smiles at Jack. "But Adrian we just had a disagreement, we can work it out." "Omar we have been apart and I don't feel like we can be together again. I have my school and you have your job, it's not working out for us. I'm sorry but I have to go. I'm studying with a friend and need to pay attention to that. Bye Omar." She disconnects her phone and you can hear Omar as she hangs up… "But Adrian…"

Leaning back in his chair as Adrian gets up, "Do you want some more coffee?" Jack stands up and walks over to her and wraps his arms around her. "Are you all right?" Turning her in his arms, "I'm fine Jack. I told you we have to end the one relationship before we can start a new one." Kissing him gently "Ours Jack and I mean that." She turns back to the coffee pot. "Do you want some coffee? We still have a lot of studying to do." Jack walks over and gets his mug. "Ya, but we can have some breaks right? I'm kind a getting hungry, how about I order us a pizza?" Walking back with full mugs, "Sure, but no anchovies." "How about the meat lovers?" "Sure that sounds ok."