Here's the next chapter. Sorry it took so long to post but I've been caught up in a new fandom lately. It's called Big Time Rush. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 50: Jealousy


After lunch I stopped by my locker before heading down to Fulton's. "Man that is one hot bod." I heard Dean say as he leaned against the locker next to Fulton's.

"Which one?" Fulton asked turning to look in the same direction.

"The blonde with the blue sweater and hip hugger jeans."

"Close your mouth you're drooling," I said shutting his mouth with my hand as I squeezed between them.

"Uh, hey Mav," Dean said nervously scratching the back of his neck. I looked at the girl and smirked, finding it funny he couldn't tell the girl he had been talking about was Julie. A twinge of jealousy hit me but I brushed it off.

"Hey Goose, are you forgetting my cardinal rule? You can look at, talk to, and flirt with any girl you want as long as this bod, "I mimicked him and motioned to my own body," is the only one you drool over. But you are right, she is hot." I said.

Dean bit his lip and I rolled my eyes. I stood upon tip toes and pulled him down to my level with my hand on the back of his neck.

"I have to go but remember: I love you." I said kissing him quickly.

"Where do you have to go?" Fulton asked when I let Dean go.

"To tell Julie Dean thinks she has a hot bod." I said sweetly then took off. I was halfway down the hall before either responded.

"Lizzy!" Dean called.

I stopped, turned slightly back towards them, waved, and then continued on. I reached Julie and Connie who were standing outside their classroom. "Hey Julie, do me a favor."

"Sure what's up?" Julie asked.

"Blow Dean a kiss."

"Why?"

"In a moment I want to see his reaction first."

She nodded and did as I asked. Dean sighed and hit his head against the locker behind him.

"Now, what was that all about?" Connie asked.

I turned my back to Dean and smirked. "Long story short Dean said she had a hot bod not knowing I was in hearing range and I just had to tell you."

"Maverick!" Dean called.

"I've got to go. Thanks for the help." I said shaking Julie's hand then taking off.

"You're evil." Julie called after me.

"But that's why you love me." I called back over my shoulder not looking back or stopping. Suddenly a pair of hands wrapped around my waist and pulled me to a stop.

"You're not as fast as you think you are." Dean said in my ear before he turned me around.

"But you were just..." I started.

"I can throw my voice. I was closer than I sounded when I called you Mav." He said.

"I thought I had gotten away with it." I answered giving him my puppy dog eyes. When he grinned I knew he wasn't as mad as I thought he had been.

"You almost did. However I think since you didn't you should make it up to me."

"How's that?"

"Well...we could always—"

"Don't even suggest we skip class Orion will have our butts."

"I guess a kiss will do for now but after classes you, my dear, are mine." He told me.

Dean kissed me softly then we heard Fulton calling. "Dude, if you don't speed it up we're gonna be late." Fulton said.

"If you get detention you'll have to wait until..." I trailed off checking my mental schedule. "After dinner to accept my apology." Though I had no idea what exactly I'd be apologizing for, it sounded like the right thing to say.

He rolled his eyes but he walked away. During study hall I rocked Ant's car seat with my foot as I worked on my art then history then math homework. I would occasionally glance at Dean and I knew then that it was only the monitor's constant watching that was keeping him from touching me.

Finally classes let out for the day and Dean followed me back to my room. Dean shut the door behind me and as I plopped down on my bed he gently placed the car seat on the opposite bed.

"Now that that is settled what am I apologizing for?"

"Embarrassing me in front of Fulton," Dean said as I propped myself up on my elbows.

"Come on. Fulton knows that I didn't mean it that way. And he knows better than to believe that you would cheat on me. You wouldn't cheat on me would you?" I asked.

"Of course not. I'd never cheat on you." Dean said.

"Good." I said. I gave him my best come hither look and he knelt on the bed between my legs. I locked my hands behind his neck and pulled his lips to mine. He kissed me briefly then pulled back. I knew what he wanted but I didn't really want to say it. "I apologize." I said finally.

"Apology accepted." Dean said. "I know it's stupid but—"

"I get it." I said. I pulled him back to me and kissed him again. We continued to make out until it was time for play practice. After the play practice I said goodbye to Dean and headed for the ice rink. After helping Luis with his skating I showered then changed into a pair of comfortable pants and large t-shirt and headed for dinner. I entered the cafeteria to see Dean talking to some girl. When she walked away I realized Tiffany, the J.V. cheer captain. Dean flipped through whatever she handed him and his face fell. I hesitantly set my tray and the baby down then looked at Dean as he stared at the photos in his hands. "You alright?" I asked.

"Do I look alright?" Dean growled. I could tell he was seriously angry.

"Fult, watch the kid, he hasn't eaten in a while he'll be hungry soon." I said. When Fulton nodded I grabbed Dean's arm and dragged him out of the cafeteria. "What is your problem?"

"My problem? My problem? You say you love me but you pull crap like this?" Dean said.

"Like what?" I asked.

He handed me the stack of photos.

"I see." I said flipping through the pictures.

"You see?"

"Yes I see." I answered.

"So you're not denying it?"

"Denying what? Luis and I like to spend time together."

"I can't believe you're admitting to the affair."

"Affair? Luis is a Duck and my friend."

"A picture is worth a thousand words." Dean said. He pointed to the top most one where Luis had his arms around me guiding me through changing Ant's diaper. However you couldn't tell that from the angle it was at.

"Yes, but Luis is only my friend. If you don't trust me then we're done."

"Is that what you really want? Me to dump you so you can go running straight to him."

"That is not what I want. I want my boyfriend to trust me but I'd rather have 100 friends who trust me than a guy who can't but loves me for everything else." I snapped.

"Are you saying I don't trust you?"

"By the way you're judging me by pictures that I'm not allow to explain because I will not break Luis's trust then yes I'm saying I'm getting the feeling you don't trust me."

"How can you think that?" Dean asked.

"Because of what you keep saying. I can't explain these pictures. Not without breaking Luis's trust. Look if you think about it, I've already told you everything. Luis is a duck in a school where we're the outcasts still. Ducks fly together or didn't Bombay teach you that?"

Dean looked at me then at the two Polaroids in his hands. They were of me and Luis during our skating training sessions. "Luis ... he's one of the Ducks you're helping."

I only looked at him.

"But you can't tell me that." Dean finished.

"I already told you why." I said.

"Because he trusts you," Dean said.

"I love you Dean, you know that and I'd never cheat on you." I sighed staring at my hands and the pictures. That's when an idea hit me but it would have to wait. "Promise you won't tell anyone I'm helping Luis."

Dean lifted my chin. "I won't tell anyone about that." He sighed again. "I just ... I don't know—"

"It's Tiffany. She's been trying to break us up since she saw me come out of Scooter's dorm room." I said.

"Oh, I understand. I'm sorry I let her get to me."

"You're a guy it happens. So we're ok?" I asked.

"Yeah. Hey did you forget that we are going to dinner with Varsity in about an hour?" Dean asked.

"No," I stated though I had forgotten. "I was just hungry."

Dean smiled and took my face in his hands and kissed me deeply. "Really I do apologize for taking her word."

"It's ok really. She did give me an idea though."

"Oh and what's that?"

"How to prove Linda's cheating on Charlie. A picture's worth a thousand words." I said mimicking his earlier words.

"I get it." Dean said taking my hand and leading me back inside the cafeteria. Fulton was feeding Ant and once again Aly had taken my seat. I let Dean go back to his seat and stopped behind Luis.

"Hola apuesto dios." I said.

"Hola," Luis answered.

"I got a couple pictures you might want to see." I said handing him the stack.

Luis flipped through them then smirked. "Nice pictures." Luis said.

"Yeah that's what I thought. Excuse me I need to put food in my belly." I said.

"Dinner in an hour," Luis said.

"Hungry now," I answered. I walked down to the other end and my tray was half empty. "Fulton." I whined.

"What? You told me to watch the kid not your food. Blame those two." Fulton pointed to Charlie and Adam.

"Pigs," I muttered.

"Did I take your seat again?" Aly asked.

"Aly, hon, you got to stop doing it." Then seeing her look I laughed. "I'm just kidding. Scoot back." I said lightly smacking Dean's shoulder. He sighed but did as I asked and moved his chair back letting me sit on his lap.

"The dean will flip if he sees you two like that." Aly said.

"Then it's a good thing he's gone for the day isn't it?" I asked. "He leaves about four every day to go home to his wife."

"How do you know that?" Adam asked.

"His secretary told Scooter that if he didn't have any appointments the dean leaves at four." I answered. "Where are Julie and Connie?"

"Dorm. Making themselves look presentable." Guy said. "Like it's that important to look good for a dinner with Varsity."

"For Julie it is. Her boyfriend is on Varsity and Connie probably wanted to prove that J.V. girls are just as high class as Varsity." Ten minutes later I got an urgent text to come back to my room. I rolled my eyes but looked at Aly. "Can you take him tonight?" I asked.

"Sure." Aly answered.

"Thanks. Now to go suffer girl world," I muttered. Dean kissed my cheek and I left the cafeteria. In my dorm room I looked at the two girls.

"Have you figured out what you're going to wear?" Connie asked.

When it sank in what she said I panicked. I wasn't a big fan of dressing up and had nearly nothing fancy to wear. I looked over at her and she took my hand.

"That's why we're here." Julie said as Connie patted the back of my hand. Connie went to my closet and Julie brushed out my still damp hair. "Why is your hair wet?"

"I went skating after play practice. I got kinda worked up and needed a cool down." I answered.

"I see." Julie said.

"Here get dressed." Connie said handing me a blouse and a pair of slacks. Where they had come from I had no idea but I was glad she had found them.

When we left my room almost half an hour later Adam smirked. "You look stunning Lizzy." He said.

"Thank you kind sir," I answered.

"Fult, what did you say to her to cause this change?" Charlie asked. "Because it's starting to look like a good thing."

"I don't remember." Fulton answered.

"Don't remember what?" Scooter asked. "Hey Julie."

"Hey Scooter. Fulton can't remember something he said to Lizzy a few days ago." Julie answered.

"He can't remember that he told her that at times even a Bobcat can be sweeter than she is." Dean answered. "You look amazing sweetheart."

"Thank you." I answered.

"I wasn't trying to change you Liz. You can be sweet no matter how you dress or act you've just found that being rough typically gets you respect. I apologize for saying it no matter how true it might be. Your brothers figured if we could turn you into a rough and tumble tomboy you'd never have a boyfriend we'd have to worry about but now three of us know that you dating isn't such a bad thing." Fulton said staring at his feet.

"And you being you is what we love most about you." Dean smirked kissing my cheek.

"That's nice to know and I think I understand. I apologize for misunderstanding you, Fulton." I said throwing my arms around his neck. Fulton hugged me back and kissed my temple.

"Alright, are we waiting on anyone else?" Scooter asked effectively changing the subject.

"Just Dwayne. The rest are out front." Charlie answered.

"I can take four others." I mentioned turning back to Scooter.

"I hate to ask this but do you think one of these two," Scooter motioned to Fulton and Dean, "would be willing to ride with Kyle and Andy? I'm not sure I'd risk any of the other Ducks with them."

"Kyle isn't so bad. I just have to threaten him with his brother and Andy ... I see your point." I said. I took Dean's hand and tugged him down the hall. "Dean sweetie, I love you and you have more of a handle on your temper than Fulton does. Promise me that you won't lay a hand on Andy until after dinner. Please."

"Why me?"

"Because you have a better handle on your temper and I can promise you a make out session if you behave. I know you can handle him and as long as your mind is on making out with me you'll keep calm. Please."

"As long as I can trade insults with him."

"I'd rather you didn't while he's driving but I'm sure he wouldn't wreck his car so yes I suppose if you must." I said.

"Ok, that I can do." Dean grinned and kissed me.

Soon we were all situated in cars and on our way. I ended up with Luis, Kenny, Goldie, and Charlie, following Andy. Charlie instantly flipped the station and I tried not to groan. I hated his choice of pop and rock music. I preferred heavy metal if I had to listen to anything not country.

During dinner where I was stuck between two Varsity goons the topics ranged from hockey to a burping contest that soon had spread to the entire table. When they heard it I could tell several old ducks were shaking their heads and Charlie was flat out glaring at me as though daring me to do it. I smirked and had to. So I let out a huge belch and the room went silent.

"Uh 'scuse me," I said softly then went back to my dinner like it was no big deal.

"You? Sweet little you?" Andy asked.

I swallowed the bite in my mouth then smiled. "Sweet? I grew up with four brothers who loved gross out contests. After I was about 10 they realized I couldn't be grossed out by much anymore. Belching contests are one of the few times I can beat my brothers."

"Interesting," Andy said as I glared back at my cousin. Andy leaned over to Kyle and whispered something. Kyle thought about it for a moment then nodded. I looked at the pair but shook my head not knowing what they were up to. When Varsity started slipping out with phony and flimsy excuses I got a real bad feeling. I looked at Scooter who looked confused.

Soon the host came back with three waiters who were holding trays of cupcakes. "Lizzy Jacobs?" He asked.

"That's me."

"These are for you. For winning the unofficial belching contest and the chef said he has never had a better complement. They said you'd also take care of this." The waiters placed the trays on the table and the host handed the check on Charlie.

"No prank I promise." Charlie mocked Scooter's words. When Scooter paled I knew he didn't know. "Oh god, this is worse than last time. 950? Where in the ...?"

"You didn't know, did you Scooter?" I asked.

"No. I don't understand." Scooter answered softly.

"Charlie, give me the check." I demanded. He forked it over and I looked it over. At the bottom it read Hope the price won't make you poop your pants. Have fun cleaning.

"Not again." Connie said.

"Did I miss something?" Dean asked.

"Last year Varsity stuck them with an $857 check at the Minnesota Club downtown. Because most of our friends here are poor, street kids they couldn't afford it so they had to clean the club to pay it off. Joke's on them this year. My Grammy loves me to the extent she'll willingly pay off a credit card." I said pulling it from my back pocket and sliding it into the check book. I handed it back to the nearest waiter who went to go take care of it.

"But why include Scooter?" Charlie asked.

"They thought he was in on the laxative prank. Because he didn't get sick I must have told him or something." I answered.

"But Scooter could have paid the bill." Julie said. "No offense."

"My credit limit is five hundred without calling my dad. I'm in enough hot water with him and Coach Wilson at the moment that he would have said no." Scooter answered.

"They knew that." Lizzy said.

"Either you've got a different Grammy than I do or she doesn't love me as much." Charlie said.

"Your mom won't let her see you. Enough talk about this. Eat the cupcakes. It's fine Charlie." I said. He sighed but nodded and bit into a cupcake.

Back at the dorms I changed into some comfortable clothes as Dean did the same in his room. When he came over he grinned wolfishly at my spaghetti strap top and short boy shorts. We settled comfortably on my bed then I noticed the time. "Cracker," I muttered.

"What's wrong? I know curfew isn't for a couple hours." Dean said.

"I have to make a run to Aly's dorm."

"Ah the baby." Dean stood and walked to the door. "Uh babe ..."

I grinned and told him the room number then he disappeared. I flipped on the TV hoping something good would be on as it was Wednesday night. Soon though my flipping amounted to nothing, Dean was back with a sleeping baby in tow.

"Aly said he's been fed, burped, and changed so he should sleep for a while." Dean sat him down on the empty bed and plopped down next to me. "So where were we?" He asked.

"Right about here." I pulled his lips to mine and kissed him.

Two hours later he pulled away from me and sat on the edge of my bed with his back to me.

"I can't believe it's that time already." Dean said.

"It is. It doesn't have to be but it is." I said. He hung his head and there was a knock on the door.

"One minute Charlie." Dean called.

"30 seconds." Charlie answered through the door.

Dean stood and turned to face me. "Goodnight sweet princess." Dean said kissing me lightly on the lips.

"Good night, my handsome knight." I answered.

"Ten seconds." Charlie called. I rolled my eyes but climbed under my covers. After one last kiss Dean pulled open the door and left.


Hope you enjoyed it. The Spanish translation of what Lizzy said to Luis is: Hello Handsome God. Thanks for reading and again sorry for taking so long to update.