Chapter 14

The air cooled as October rolled around, but things were heating up between Jake and I. He had given me rides home a few times over the past weeks, and every time we went a little further with our affections. Just last night we were making out in his car and he was racing his hand up the length of my thigh. Every time he tries to get a little further, and every time I have to stop him and myself before we go too far. I do really like Jake, but I don't want him to think that I'm just an easy Greaser chick who he can mess around with. Although, I don't think he really thinks of me that way. He's said before that it doesn't matter to him that I'm a Greaser and he's a Soc. But ever since we kissed… Well, that's all we've been doing. Just making out in his car all the time. We never talk at school, and we never go out anywhere. It was starting to make me wonder how he actually feels about me.

"Rosie? Are you okay?" Jake asked, pulling me from my thoughts.

"Oh. Yeah, I'm alright," I responded. Jake didn't buy it. He pulled his car up to the curb next to my neighbor's house, put it in park, and shut off the engine.

"Okay, how about you tell me what's bothering you. You look troubled," he said. He grabbed my chin and forced me to look up into his eyes, as if they could convince me to speak the truth. And they did.

"I dunno, Jake. I just feel like… I just don't get it."

"Don't get what, Rosie?"

"I don't get what's going on between us. What are we doing? All we ever do is make out here in your car. You don't hang out with me at school at all. Are you embarrassed to be seen with me? Huh?"

"What? Of course not! I didn't realize you felt that way. Hey, what do you say we go to The Double tomorrow night?" Jake gently grazed my bottom lip with his thumb, letting it slightly enter my mouth, "Does that sound good?"

"Yeah," I smiled at him, "Okay."

The next morning I practically bounced through the halls at school. I was so excited for my date with Jake. Johnny saw me and looked at me funny.

"What's going on with you?" He questioned.

"Oh, nothing," I smiled giddily. Pony then butted into the conversation.

"Rosie, we haven't seen ya this happy in a long while. Now I know you aren't gunna try'n say it's nothing," Pony insisted.

"Well…" I started, "I've got a date tonight." The boys looks kinda shocked. I hadn't told them anything about Jake.

"Who's the lucky fella?" Johnny asked shyly.

"Oh, you wouldn't know him. His name is Jake." The buzzer rang, indicating that we had to hurry to class. "I gotta go, guys. See ya later!"

I rushed down the hall and entered Mr. Richards' classroom. I was one of the last students to get to class, which never happens. Everyone stares up at you when you're late, which is real embarrassing. I felt my face flush as I quickly made my way to my seat. On the way down a row of desks, I caught Jake's glance and smiled at him. He smiled back with the sexiest glimmer in his eyes, which made me turn absolutely bright red. Immediately after, I accidentally looked at Two-Bit. It was only for a second, but his gaze was on me and the look on his face was of total detest. I settled into my seat, my back now to Two-Bit and my face completely pale, once again.

After my last class for the day, I sped out school and rushed home as fast as I could. I only had a few hours to get ready for my date with Jake. I flew through the front door of my house and quickly plopped my books on the kitchen table to start my homework. Luckily, I only had a few easy assignments. As soon as I finished I hopped in the shower. My mom came home from the grocery store just as I stepped out of the bathroom.

"Hey honey, what are you doing?" She asked, putting the milk and eggs in the fridge.

"Oh, I'm getting ready. I have a date tonight," I said, nonchalantly. I hadn't mentioned anything about Jake to my parents since the trip to the lake.

"Oh, I see. Is it with the young man that drives you home some nights?" she asked me. I didn't realize that she knew about that.

"Yes, how did you know..?"

"I'm your mom, sweetie. I know everything," she said with a slightly menacing smile. I guess you can't keep any secrets from your parents.

"He's a really nice guy, Ma. We're gunna see a movie. I really wanna look nice tonight," I confessed to her. I never really dressed up before. I never really had a reason to.

"Hmm.. I have an idea. I think it's about time I taught you how to do your make-up."

My mom sat me down on the edge of her bed and grabbed her make-up bag from the top of her dresser. She un-zipped it and a handful of containers and brushes spilled out onto the bed.

"Now, first thing we're doing to do is apply some powder…" My mom talked me through everything she did to my face, from roguing and lipstick to eyeshadow and mascara. By the end of it, I looked like a different person. I looked older, more mature. I felt that way too. My mom then pinned up my hair and helped me pick out an outfit. We chose a blue dress that I had never worn, but my parents had bought it for me in case I'd decide to go to church with them. It complimented my orange hair pretty well. By the time we were finally done, it was nearly time for Jake to pick me up. As I was getting my coat on, my dad came home from work. He say me all dressed up and looked stunned.

"Well, well. What's the occasion, Rosie?" He asked.

"Our daughter has a date," my mom informed him. I heard Jake's car horn honk twice.

He half smiled, "Have fun and be safe, kiddo. And be home by eleven."

"I will, dad. Promise," I ran out the door and to Jake's car.

I had never gone to the movies in a car before. The gang had always snuck in and sat in the folding chairs. It felt a little strange, doing it this way. The whole thing was just different. Jake parked the car and hopped out to go grab us some sodas and popcorn. I sat alone in his car, staring at the dancing snacks on the movie screen. I was suddenly startled when someone popped their head through Jake's open window.

"Who the hell are you? And where's Jake" he asked. I didn't know his name, but I recognized him from Chemistry. He was definitely a Soc and definitely drunk. His brandy breath wafted through the air. He was starring at me in a slightly amused confusion.

"Oh. Uh, I-I'm Rosemary. Jake just went to the concession stand," I told him, a little nervous.

"Hey, aren't you—"

"Bob, what're you doing, pal?" Jake returned from the snack stand and approached the Soc.

"I thought you were busy studying tonight… I didn't realize you were… y'know… studying," Bob slurred and laughed uncontrollably. Jake put the snack tray on top of the car and I watched him escort his friend back to wherever he belonged.

"Sorry about that," he said when he returned, grabbing the snacks and getting into the car. "Bob's a bit of a drinker. He can get a little out of hand sometimes."

"That's okay," I told him, though I felt a little uneasy about the encounter. I decided to forget about it and just enjoy the night. The movie was starting, and Jake wrapped his arm around my shoulder.

It wasn't long before we were kissing. We kissed and kissed— some kisses soft and short, but others hard and passionate. I playfully bit Jake's lip, which seemed to start something. Our tongues were soon sliding against each other. Jake's hands were grasping my waist. He pulled his mouth away from mine and started to kiss and lick my neck and collarbone. This sent a shiver through my body and sent my heart racing. I involuntarily let out a moan. This was just more fuel for Jake, for he then worked his hands up to my breasts and started to grope them as he continued to do amazing things to my neck. I wanted to tell him to stop, but it felt too good. I was running my hand through his hair and I lightly nibbled on his ear. He groaned and grabbed my other hand, placing it on his erection. I gasped and pulled my hand back, a little shocked. I hadn't ever touched a guy like that, let alone caused one to get excited like that. He grabbed my hand again and placed in there again. I could feel through his pants that he was really hard and warm. I wasn't really sure what to do, but I rubbed his penis through his pants a little bit. He must have enjoyed it, because he motioned for me to climb to the backseat. I did, and he followed after me. He pushed me so I was lying on my back and he laid on top of me. He pulled up my dress and pressed himself against me. Although there was still a lot of clothing between us, it was incredibly intense. We continued to make-out and touch each other through our clothes until suddenly there was a banging on the window. We quickly shot up straight and started getting ourselves together, looking at see what was going on.

"HEY!" a voice said loudly and angrily.

I froze in complete shock when I realized who is was.