Hey guys! Just wanted to say that this story is far from over, and I have a lot of things planned for future chapters. Soon you'll see why Jake's so mysterious, and you'll get a look into his past. Oh, and also, I was watching the movie She's The Man earlier today, and I realized that it could make for a really cute Jarley story! Would you guys want me to write that for my next multi-chapter fic? Let me know, and as always, I hope you like this chapter :)
Marley and Jake didn't officially become a couple. At least not yet anyways. Jake wasn't one to put a label on things, which was perfectly okay with Marley. She was just glad Jake was speaking to her again.
They did go out, however. Jake took her out to the movies one night. He also gave her rides home from school on his motorcycle everyday. Marley just told her mother that Tina drove her home. Lying to Ms. Rose was becoming to become a problem, though. Marley had lied to her so many times in the past couple weeks, she didn't even feel bad about it anymore. It was starting to become a regular thing.
"Marley, sweety, you've been so distant lately," Ms. Rose commented one night during dinner.
Marley hesitated, trying to come up with a good excuse. "I, uh, I've been busy with school work and hanging out with friends." She knew she probably shouldn't have said the part about hanging out with friends. Now her mom would want to know who her new "friends" were.
"Does this have to do with a boy?"
Marley took a deep breath, deciding to play it cool. "No, mom. This has nothing to do with a boy." No way was she ever going to tell her mom about her new rebel possible boyfriend.
"Alright, well I'm glad to see you making friends." Ms. Rose smiled.
Marley nodded. "Yeah, me too. She didn't know how long she could keep Jake from her mom. Hopefully at least until graduation. That is if Jake still wanted to be with her. She knew she shouldn't assume anything, though. Nothing good ever came from that.
"Hey, do you want to come to my house with me after school today?" Jake asked as he sat down next to Marley ten minutes after bio class started the next day. "There's someone I kinda want you to meet."
"Uh, y-yeah. Sure. I'd love to," Marley quickly said. Was he going to officially ask her to be his girlfriend? Was he going to introduce her to his parents? That's what couples do, right? All those thoughts flew through Marley's head during class. She didn't even pay attention the whole hour and a half. All she could think about was Jake. Yes, she knew it was cheesy, but it was true.
"You live in Lima Heights too?" Marley asked from behind Jake. They were currently on his motorcycle to his house.
"Yep. Don't worry. Lima Heights isn't as bad as people tell you it is. It's just...not the safest."
"Oh, okay," Marley said. She could feel the butterflies in her stomach. She tried to convince herself that there was no need to be nervous. It was only Jake's house. She wanted to be with Jake. This was just taking the next step in their relationship.
"And here we are," Jake said, parking in front of a small blue and white painted house. It was definitely the nicest looking house on the block. "My mom won't be home until midnight probably, so we've got the place to ourselves."
Marley's nervousness didn't go unnoticed by Jake. "Don't worry, it's safe here. Nobody's going to hurt you," he said softly, taking her hand. Marley swore she could feel the electricity pass between them.
"Why, do my eyes deceive me, or does my Jakey-poo actually have a girlfriend?" A voice rang out from the front door. Marley heard the door slam shut and saw a girl around her age walk towards them.
Jake kept a hold of Marley's hand. "Marley, this is my best friend Kitty. Kitty, this is Marley," he explained.
Kitty shook Marley's hand, sensing her slight discomfort. "Don't worry, we're not dating, or friends with benefits, sex buddies, or whatever you want to call it. We're just best friends. And besides, I don't play for his team if you know what I mean," Kitty winked.
Yeah, Kitty's a hardcore lesbian. And be careful, she's going to try to "convert you," Jake laughed.
Marley laughed along, a bunch of her nerves starting to going away.
"So, are you really Jakey's girlfriend?" Kitty asked.
Marley turned to Jake. "Uh..."
"Yeah," Jake cut in. "I-If that's what you want."
Marley grinned. "Yeah, I'd, uh, really like to be your girlfriend."
"Cool," Jake said, blushing slightly.
"You guys are so lame," Kitty said.
Marley giggled. "You're really sweet," she said sarcastically.
"Oh, I may seem sweet now, but if you get on my bad side, my kitty claws will come out. I wasn't born and raised in Lima Heights for nothing." Kitty smirked. "But you're a nice girl. I don't think you'll get on my bad side."
Marley smiled. "Okay, good."
"Kitty, stop scaring her," Jake said. He sat down on the couch and motioned Marley to sit next to him.
"So," Kitty spoke up, "you must be pretty damn special if Jake's inviting you over to his house. He never invites anyone here."
"Yeah, she's pretty special." Jake smiled. Marley beamed back at him.
"Alright, well I think it's time that Marley and I have a little girl talk," Kitty said.
"Okay, I'll be in the other room." Jake got up from the couch. "Don't try to flirt with her," he warned Kitty.
"No promises," she purred.
Jake rolled his eyes and walked over to another room. Once he was out of earshot, Kitty joined Marley on her side of the couch.
"So, what do you think of Jake?"
Marley smiled widely. "I really like him."
"You weren't scared of him? He can come across as a little...intense."
"Yeah, I know, but once I actually got to talk to him, he didn't scare me. He just has a lot of walls built up around him."
"Look, Marley," Kitty said, her voice full of concern, "if you want to be with Jake, there's something you should know about him. Something really important, and I'm not sure if a sweet girl like you could handle it.
Marley gulped. "What is it?"
Don't hate me for stopping there! Sorry this chapter was so short, but I really wanted to end it here to keep you guys interested. Anyway, I know it was kind of weird to make Kitty a lesbian, but it was only to ensure the fact that she is not going to try to come on to Jake. Marley, yes, but not Jake ;). I really like writing Kitty as a nice person in my fics, because I think that under all that bitchiness is a good person. I don't know, maybe she could be dealing with personal issues or something. As always, thanks for reading so far and keep reviewing! :D