Hey Everybody.........
It's 3:30 in the morning and I have my ex-boyfriend drunkenly harassing me on msn (Oh look there he joined the other losers in blocksville). So anyways off my life and back on to the story, I finally finished the chapter, and there's four more of these looooooooooong chapters to go, why? Cause it's GRAD WEEK! Each day has a chapter, it's all a countdown to you know what, yeah we all know what's coming and trust me it's good........changed things up a bit
Well these chapters are gonna take a bit but no fear after the last long chapter the rest of the story is pretty much all written so the chapters will be up quickly............also I got work so that'll slow me down and school in Sept but I'll try and now I'm going to bed cause I keep typing the wrong words and I'm watching some horrible comedian on TV talking about his acid trip
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Justine
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Graduation Week................
Monday : Day 1
Amanda sat in English listening to the grade twelve adviser go over the events that would be happening at the end of the week on Friday for the final Graduation ceremonies where they would be given their certificates. Finals had been the week before and Amanda had luckily passed them all which meant she was finally graduating. He had suggested she call Cate and invite her to the ceremonies but Amanda just blew him off and refused to, not that Cate would come anyways. She rolled her eyes as the adviser handed out sheets for them to write down their sizes for the gowns. Friday was going to be a good day, in the morning was the ceremony then once that was done so was she with school and her and Harry were offically a real couple. They had both discussed it and decided that over the summer they'd still keep things quiet but wouldn't hide it as much but definately keep it from Scott, both of them joked they'd probably never be ready to tell him.
Sitting back in her seat she grabbed her pen and filled out the gown sheet. Once she was done she put her pen down and slid her paper to the corner of her desk as instructed so it could be collected. It was Monday and she wasn't in the mood for school, even though it was the last week and basically just a waste, the only reason the seniors were still in was because the younger grades had to take their finals. The week was filled of people discussing what colleges they were attending, where they were going on vacation for the summer and the sickening bullshit of we'll always be friends forever. She had gone through it all the year before and all the people she said she'd stay close with and keep in touch with she hadn't seen or spoken to since. Jessica was the only one she was still close with but since grade school they had been best friends, they were always close, so this year when people said that to her she responded with, I probably won't miss you and hoepfully I'll never see you again. It wasn't the most pleasant thing she could say but it was the truth, Marty, Karen and Miranda were going to college but nearby so of course they'd stay in contact but something told Amanda she wouldn't be hanging around Boston for long.
"Don't look so excited," Amanda looked up to see Danny taking her paper.
"I'll try, but I'm making no promises,"said Amanda smiling. She was counting down the hours to Harry's class, she hadn't seen him since Friday afternoon. Between grad parties and dinners with her dad to celebrate she hadn't gotten a chance to see him. Usually if she could on Sunday afternoons she'd make her way to his house without any questions from Scott. Sighing she rested her head in her hand and thought of him, his hands came to mind, she loved his hands. To her, his hands were perfect, soft, no dry or chappy skin, large and manly, and they had this warmth to them that no matter if she was freezing or soaking wet, when ever he touched her no matter how lightly he could send an incredible amount of warmth through her body. She could just lay in his arms all day, not a thing in the world could touch her when she was in his arms the sense of protection he gave her was like no other. The thoughts of marriage and all that had always been a joke or some far off scary thought that was never going to occur to her, and it still hadn't but she knew if was given the option to spend the rest of her life with him she'd take it. The two of them fit perfectly together, of course they had arguements and weren't on the same page with every subject but it was always resolved because both of them were weak for the other.
The bell ringing broke her from her thoughts, shaking her head slightly she didn't realize she was in thought for that amount of time. Gathering her books she left class with everyone else and headed down to Marty's locker, her second period was a total bust and she was hungry. Going down stairs to his locker she found him starting to open his locker, jogging slightly she came up next to him.
"Hey I'm hungry, let's go grab something to eat,"said Amanda throwing her books in Marty's locker.
"Can't I need to do a make up test in English,"said Marty.
"Fuck, do you know if Karrie and Miranda have anything to do?"asked Amanda.
"Miranda's writing the test with me and I haven't seen Kare,"said Marty.
"Gimmie your cell,"said Amanda. Marty took his phone out of his pocket and handed it to her before he started digging through his locker for his English notes. Amanda dialed in Karen's cell number and waited as it rung, sighing she rested her head to the side. Finally a sleepy voice answered.
"Hello."
"Hey Karrie, where are you?"asked Amanda in an anxious voice.
"At home in bed, sleeping before an idiot called and woke me up,"said Karen annoyed.
"Come have breakfast with me,"said Amanda whining.
"No, I'm going to sleep don't call me ever again,"said Karen before hanging up. Amanda hung up the phone herself and stuck her tongue out at it. She handed Marty back his phone and leaned against the locker.
"So what's her word?"asked Marty.
"No, the Princess is sleeping,"said Amanda,"I'm starving."
"Then go get something by yourself,"said Marty,"I'm sure you won't get kidnapped and if you do they'll probably send ya back for whining."
"No, if I go alone I'll look like a cow eating alone,"said Amanda.
"Yeah, you're a real cow,"said Marty sarcasitically as he slammed his locker shut,"Where's lover boy?"
"True, he just might have a spare,"said Amanda nodding,"See ya."
"Yeah see ya,"said Marty as she took off down the hall to the the dungeon. Amanda went down the stairs to the the Dungeon. She found it empty with just Harry at his desk, 'okay good sign' thought Amanda. Harry looked up and smiled as she walked in.
"Hi,"said Amanda.
"Hey,"said Harry,"What's up?"
"Do you have a spare?"asked Amanda.
"Yeah why?"asked Harry.
"I'm hungry, go get some food with me,"said Amanda.
"I'd love to but I have mountains of work to get done,"said Harry,"It's the end of the year I have a lot of work to get marked."
"Please,"whinned Amanda pouting.
"I can't,"said Harry hating the fact she had that damn pout to an art form. He would've loved to just drop everything and follow her to the ends of the earth but he couldn't, he had left a lot of work to the end so he could spend time with her and now it was catching up with him.
"Please, I'm just a little girl someone might steal me,"pouted Amanda. Harry bit his lip and contemplated going or not, he wanted to but there was no way he could shift his schedule to make time for it.
"I'm sorry,"said Harry,"I really would if I could but I have so much work."
"Oh fine,"huffed Amanda.
"Look Kyle and I are going out for drinks after work around six, come with us,"said Harry taking her hand. Amanda rolled her eyes an nodded, Harry smiled up at her.
"Will you meet me here?"asked Harry.
"Sure,"said Amanda,"What time?"
"Twenty to,"said Harry,"And I'm sorry, I really would love to go with you but I have to have all this work done by Thursday night."
"I know,"said Amanda reassuringly. She leaned down and quickly kissed Harry's cheek, Harry moved before his face and caught Amanda's lips. Smiling against his lips she pressed into the kiss before pulling away.
"See ya later,"said Amanda smiling.
"I'll see you,"said Harry kissing her hand before letting it go. Amanda waved bye at him before she left the room. Going back up the stairs she walked into the after bell rush of people trying to get to class before they got considered late. Weaving through them Amanda made her way to the back parking lot doors.
At twelve o'clock Amanda walked back into the school from her trip to the mall to get McDonald's, she now had a large super sized milk shake as she casually walked through the halls to find Marty. As she was walking down the hall she spotted Ronnie and Lauren coming towards her, rolling her eyes she ignored the pair. Taking a sip out of her cup she heard Ronnie's voice address her.
"Where did you get that from?"asked Ronnie. Amanda stopped cocking an eyebrow at her.
"What from where?"asked Amanda.
"The McDonald's where did you get that from?"asked Ronnie in an accusing voice.
"From McDonald's?"asked Amanda stating the obvious for Ronnie.
"I know that, but you had to have skipped class to get it,"said Ronnie.
"And this is your business because?"asked Amanda looking for Ronnie's point.
"Well as the vice-principal's daughter you think you might set an example for the rest of the school,"said Ronnie.
"Well that's thinking for you,"sighed Amanda.
"Thankfully we only have four more days of putting up with your smartass comments,"said Ronnie.
"Ah but trust me Ms.Cook, you'll miss me,"said Amanda smiling slyly at her.
"No trust me you are one person I will never miss,"said Ronnie.
"Oh but Ronnie who will be here to steal everything from you?"asked Amanda,"Your spotlight, people who like you and other people who pick me over you." Amanda shrugged and walked away leaving both women trying to figure out her comment. Going into the library Amanda hid her cup from the librarian as she walked in, looking around she found Miranda and Marty sitting at a table by themselves, Miranda was reading a text book and Marty was flipping through a magazine. Amanda walked over to the table and sat down between them.
"Hey what's up?'asked Amanda sitting down.
"Nothing, you get food?"asked Marty.
"Yup, so how was the test?"asked Amanda.
"Murder,"moaned Miranda,"I have one next block, thank God Senate didn't give us anything major."
"Probably didn't time, Aje kept him too busy,"said Marty.
"Yeah, so thank me,"said Amanda smirking.
"Wow, five days and then you two are like a real couple,"said Miranda.
"So how ya gonna break it to Daddy? Can I be there?"asked Marty.
"Ha, she'll probably tell him after the marriage,"said Miranda.
"We're gonna keep things quiet for a while, then we could kinda erase the school thing,"said Amanda.
"Good thinking,"said Miranda,"Hey you busy tonight?"
"Yup,"said Amanda,"Going out for drinks."
"Ah, their second date,"said Marty in a motherly voice.
"Shut up or you're going to wear this,"said Amanda holding up her drink.
At a quater past six Amanda sat with Harry and Kyle at the Urban Well on the patio area. It was a trendy downtown watering hole, Kyle's choice of course. Amanda sat between them as they had spotted Marylin, Lauren and Ronnie sitting inside on their way in, so Harry and her contact was non- exsistant. Sitting back in her seat she watched as the waitress came out to get their orders, as the waitress came closer to their table Amanda smiled, Jessica was their waitress.
"Hey,"said Amanda smiling at her.
"Hey girly,"said Jessica coming around to her chair and leaning down, the two girls quickly embraced before Jessica stood back up.
"When did you start here?"asked Amanda.
"February,"said Jessica.
"You should've called,"said Amanda.
"I've been busy, anyways for you guys, I'm Jessica and your waitress what can I get you?"asked Jessica.
"Rum and coke,"said Kyle.
"Strawberry daquri,"said Amanda.
"Beer,"said Harry.
"Wait, you're the guy from New Year's,"said Jessica to Harry. Harry nodded uncomfortably.
"That's where I know you from, I knew I knew you from somewhere,"said Kyle.
"Oh yeah, you were there too,"said Jessica,"That's cool, kay, well I'll be back with your drinks." Jessica turned and walked back inside for the bar.
"You can calm down, she's not one of the witches inside,"said Amanda to Harry.
"The witches? The ones you're avoiding inside?"asked Kyle.
"Ugh, I don't even want to start on them,"said Amanda.
"It's mainly Ronnie,"said Harry.
"For all I care that woman could fall off the face of the world,"said Amanda.
"She's the ex isn't she?"asked Kyle. Harry nodded in confirmance.
"And she's a teacher where you work isn't she?"asked Kyle.
"Yup, and my dad's ear into all the horrible stuff I apparently do,"said Amanda with strong hints of annoyance in her voice.
"What?"asked Kyle.
"The story gets even better, not only does she work at my school, my father is the vice-principal,"said Amanda. Kyle just started laughing to himself , 'oh Harry you really went for the gold this time' thought Harry to himself as Jessica brought them out their drinks.
"Here ya go, if you guys need anything just holler,"said Jessica before she went to her other tables.
"I'm gonna go to the ladies room I'll be back,"said Amanda standing up. Amanda walked inside and through the tables to the washroom. Glancing over she seen she wasn't in view of Ronnie's table, sighing inside she knew now was not the time to start things. Casually she walked into the bathroom and into a free stall.
Finishing her business she walked out to the wash her hands and almost froze in her foot steps. 'With all the fucking luck' thought Amanda, Ronnie was standing at the sink fixing her makeup. Amanda kept her face down as she walked over to the sink and quickly washed her hands.
"AJ?" Breathing deeply Amanda looked up at her in the mirror. Ronnie looked at her with a questioning look on her face.
"Hello Ms.Cook,"said Amanda pulling a small pink tube of lipstick from her bag.
"Funny seeing you here as you're underage and all,"said Ronnie as Amanda applied her lipstick carefully. Amanda told herself to take the high road and not get into the meaningless scuffles with Ronnie as she usual did.
"Well Ms.Cook we're not in school at the moment so it's not a real concern of anyone's but mine,"said Amanda closing her purse,"Now if you don't mind my boyfriend is waiting." Amanda left the bathroom and quickly walked back to the table, she decided not to bother telling Harry of her run in with Ronnie. She made her way back to the table and took her seat.
"Have fun?"asked Kyle.
"A ball,"said Amanda smiling as she took her drink.
Ronnie slowly followed behind Amanda watching what table she sat down at. Once she was seated Ronnie fully planned on going over to the bar and informing them of Amanda's real age. Looking out on the patio Ronnie looked stunned, Amanda was seated at a table with Harry and who looked to be Harry's cousin. Quickly she made a beeline back to her table.
"You will never believe what I just seen,"said Ronnie as she sat down.
"What?"asked Lauren.
"AJ Guber is here,"said Ronnie,"I ran into her in the bathroom. But it's who she's here with?"
"Who?"asked Marylin not enjoying the twenty questions game.
"Harry Senate."
"What?"asked Lauren,"They're together?"
"On the patio, I think Harry's cousin is with them, I met him a long time ago,"said Ronnie.
"But AJ's under age,"said Marylin.
"Exactly,"said Ronnie,"And Harry's a teacher."
"It's probably nothing,"said Marylin not reallying caring anyways what was going on, it was almost the end of the year and in four days Amanda was gone from Winslow and all she wanted to do was relax and have a drink,"Anyways Scott would bust anything in the ass that would start."
"Well I think we should find out what exactly is going on,"said Ronnie.
"I dunno, it doesn't seem like a good idea,"said Marlyin,"Lauren?"
"I'm with Ronnie on this, AJ is sneaky"said Lauren. Marylin sighed as Ronnie waved over the waiter.
"Excuse me do you think it's possible for us to be moved to the patio?"asked Ronnie.
"Sure, no problem,"said the waiter,"You can just go out and find a free table, I'll let the waitress know you've moved out there."
"Thank you,"said Ronnie as she picked up her purse and drink. Both Lauren and Marylin followed in pursuit and walked with Ronnie out to the patio. Ronnie walked out with a determined look on her face, she just knew she was going to catch Amanda in over her head, 'the little girl isn't that good, she gets caught just before the finish line' thought Ronnie as she spotted them.
"Harry," Harry looked over with large surprised eyes, both Amanda and Kyle looked over at her with gloom clouding over their faces as Ronnie made her way over with Lauren and Marylin.
"Hi Ronnie,"said Harry quietly nodded as she shifted in his seat,"Marylin, Lauren."
"Hey Harry,"said Lauren.
"AJ, I thought you said you were here with your boyfriend,"said Ronnie smirking.
"She is,"said Kyle speaking up as he took Amanda's hand,"Why is there a problem?"
"No, I believe we've met, Ronnie Cook,"said Ronnie.
"Oh yes,"nodded Kyle,"Harry dumped you didn't he?" Ronnie curled her lip as Kyle and Amanda took their turn to smirk.
"So how did you all end up here together?"asked Lauren.
"Well Kyle and I here were going to meet Harry and his girlfriend here for drinks but she couldn't make it,"said Amanda.
"So you're dating Harry's cousin?"asked Ronnie.
"Yeah, it was kinda a surprise,"said Kyle,"Who would've thunk it?"
"Well isn't that just quaint,"said Ronnie.
"Well yes it is,"said Amanda smiling,"But we'd ask you all to join us but I don't particularly think Harry's girlfriend would truly appericate having two of his exes sharing a drink with him."
"I don't believe that would be your call,"said Ronnie.
"Then it's mine, now bugger off the lot of ya and you blondie take note from the pretty one and don't be such an intrusive cow,"said Kyle nodding to Marylin who was rolling her eyes at Ronnie's behaviour. Ronnie went to say something when Jessica came up beside her.
"Can I seat you?"asked Jessica.
"Yes,"said Ronnie quickly as Jessica lead them over to the table on the otherside of the patio.
"Well I think that went well,"said Harry.
"The two of us should go in business, bitch exterminating,"said Kyle to Amanda who was laughing. Harry even snickered at it a bit, it wasn't the way he would've done it but Kyle and Amanda delivered it perfectly without any shame it was almost priceless to watch. Jessica walked back over to the table to check on drinks.
"So which one you hate honey?"asked Jessica as she gathered up Kyle's glass.
"Blonde,"said Amanda.
"Okay,"said Jessica,"Need another beer?"
"No I'm driving,"said Harry shaking his head. Jessica nodded and walked back inside.
"What's she up to?"asked Kyle.
"Who knows,"said Amanda shrugging.
"So tell us Kyle how's life?"asked Harry sitting back.
"Good, spent a couple of weeks in Aruba,"said Kyle,"Then went to Montegeo Bay for a bit."
"God I wish I could travel like that,"said Amanda,"I don't think I've ever been out of Boston."
"You could join Harry's club,"said Kyle.
"I've left Boston,"said Harry.
"When?"asked Kyle.
"Florida,"said Harry.
"Oh yeah that's right,"said Kyle,"Spring break, that was fun."
"Lea made it great,"said Harry.
"Mom is always dependable,"said Kyle smiling.
"You took your mom with you on Spring Break?"asked Amanda raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, Ma's the greatest, she parties harder than any person I know,"said Kyle.
"You remember Lea, she's the shit kicker of the family,"said Harry.
"She sure does like to bug your sister,"said Amanda.
"Gwen's got a stick so far up her ass she has to move it to swallow,"said Kyle,"Harry's about the only one who survived the ass stick syndrome. So how was the dinner Ma didn't tell me much."
"I got a unneed in depth view into the Senate family I didn't need to see,"said Amanda,"Fighting, sex, it had it all."
"She got the royal pleasure of catching Dad with the maid,"said Harry. Kyle sat back laughing.
"That musta been a perk,"laughed Kyle.
"It certainly was a side of the family I didn't need to see,"said Amanda as Jessica came back with the drinks. She set Kyle's down and smiled.
"Love to chat but I have a special order of drinks here,"said Jessica before walking over to Ronnie's table. The three of them looked over at the table as Jessica approached it. She set down Marylin and Lauren's drinks with ease but as she went for Ronnie's she stumbled a bit and lost balance of the tray sending the drink flying down all over Ronnie. Amanda went wide eyed as Ronnie got covered in lime green slush from her maragrita, she covered her mouth from laughing. Jessica looked like she was going to burst out with a shit eatting grin any minute, she looked over at Amanda and mouthed "Your Welcome" to her.
"Did she just spill that drink all over her?"asked Kyle.
"Oh yeah,"said Amanda nodding,"That's Jess." Ronnie was getting angry at Jessica as she stood up.
"Aje, you sure seem to kick shit like a lady,"said Harry.
"I know and not even a nail broken,"laughed Amanda as Ronnie walked towards them to get inside. As she went past the table Amanda snickered, Ronnie stopped and slowly turned to Amanda and the table.
"Is something funny?"asked Ronnie her voice dripping with anger.
"Oh no,"said Amanda shaking her head,"Harry, is anything funny?"
"Go to hell you little bitch,"said Ronnie as Jessica came up behind her with Marylin and Lauren.
"Look mame, I'm sorry for what happened but if you start harassing the other patrons then I'm going to have to remove you from the establishment,"said Jessica.
"Oh don't worry about that I'm leaving this, this, this hell hole,"cried Ronnie. She then turned and walked back inside with the others following her. Amanda sat back smiling, 'that will teach you Ronnie, don't mess with me or my man' thought Amanda.
Later after drinks Amanda sat next to Harry on his couch, she was watching TV as he marked some papers. She stretched her legs out and rested her ankles on the coffee table, looking over the clock she found it was nine thirty, 'four days and two and half hours and this whole secrecy thing is over' thought Amanda. Turning back to the TV she watched as Karen Walker made a snappy comment about Grace Adler's clothing, 'hmmmm I wonder how this whole thing would work out if we were on TV, if someone was writing this whole relationship out for the world to see. I'd probably be pregnant or something, I gotta get my birth control shot soon or I am gonna be pregnant, I wonder what our kid would be like? Well dark brown hair, I hope it would have blue eyes, like me, Harry's eyes are nice but blue is cuter, I wonder if our kid could be famous on the name Senate? Definately not Guber unless he was looking for a baby food ad, I bet we'd have a boy then I'd be like Amanda Jane Senate, ha my intials would be AJ'S, that could be cool I guess. It could work if Harry and I got married, there's like almost ten years between us so we could be together forever, litteraly cause by the time he died I'd be almost at grave too. If we got married I'd probably get married, unless my dad made a fuss then I'd probably wear something like pink or cream show him who the's boss, well techinically I don't have to wear white, I'm not a virgin or anything. I'd wear something sexy though, low cut, and there'd be pink roses everywhere, and Jessi better have a girl soon cause I'd need a flower girl. We'd probably have a non-Jewish wedding, too much hoopla junk, I want the Barbie wedding, everything would be perfect. Harry's jackass family would have to behave, maybe his parent's invitation could accidently get lost, maybe his sister's too, she's a bitch, she's like on Ronnie's level of bitch.'
"Thinking about something?"asked Harry. Amanda looked over at him with a smile.
"Nope, just watching TV, why?"lied Amanda.
"Dunno, you looked deep in thought,"said Harry shrugging as he went back to his papers.
"Don't you get a break from those?"asked Amanda as she shifted and rested her head on the arm of the couch .
"You knew when you came here I had these to do,"said Harry.
"I know,"said Amanda looking back over at the TV. She wasn't going to complain, Harry would come around in his own time and realize doing that stupid marking has no where near as fun as doing her. She clasped her hands together and rested them on her stomach as she watched TV. Of course if nothing was going to happen between them she was okay, being with Harry was good enough for her, she could stare at him and play out their sex scenes in her head.
As she got into the television show she was watching Amanda didn't really mind the lack of contact. Harry's scent fill her air as she inhaled and she confortable just to be there, knowing he was just there was satisfying. She felt the weight on the couch shift, looking over she seen Harry toss his papers on the table and move so he laying between her legs with his head resting on her chest, Amanda lifted herself up a bit so Harry could slide his arm under her to hug her, seemingly his favorite position with her. Amanda leaned down and kissed her hair as she softly stroked his back.
"I don't wanna go to work tomorrow,"said Harry.
"I don't wanna go to school tomorrow,"said Amanda,"We should just stay here and do some home schooling."
"Good idea,"said Harry,"It might just brighten my day to call your dad and be like 'Hey Scott I'm not coming in today because I'm going to be too busy with your daughter in bed, so I don't think she'll be available either' that might be good."
"Oh I'd love to be there for that,"said Amanda.
"Well in four days it will all be a past memory,"said Harry.
"Yeah, who knows maybe I'll bring you home,"said Amanda,"We'll have a meet my family moment."
"We'll have stories to trade,"said Harry,"Damn, I need a nap I've been marking all damn day."
"Then take a nap,"said Amanda.
"I'm comfy,"mumbled Harry.
"Then take a nap here,"said Amanda.
"Yeah but you gotta go home soon,"said Harry.
"Screw it, it's not like I'm going to have anything reall to do in the morning,"said Amanda,"Besides I like having you like this, I'm protecting my Harry."
"Okay,"said Harry snuggling up closer as he hugged her tighter. Amanda continued stroking his back as she continued watching TV as she enjoyed the warmth of Harry and feeling of him close.
It's 3:30 in the morning and I have my ex-boyfriend drunkenly harassing me on msn (Oh look there he joined the other losers in blocksville). So anyways off my life and back on to the story, I finally finished the chapter, and there's four more of these looooooooooong chapters to go, why? Cause it's GRAD WEEK! Each day has a chapter, it's all a countdown to you know what, yeah we all know what's coming and trust me it's good........changed things up a bit
Well these chapters are gonna take a bit but no fear after the last long chapter the rest of the story is pretty much all written so the chapters will be up quickly............also I got work so that'll slow me down and school in Sept but I'll try and now I'm going to bed cause I keep typing the wrong words and I'm watching some horrible comedian on TV talking about his acid trip
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Justine
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Graduation Week................
Monday : Day 1
Amanda sat in English listening to the grade twelve adviser go over the events that would be happening at the end of the week on Friday for the final Graduation ceremonies where they would be given their certificates. Finals had been the week before and Amanda had luckily passed them all which meant she was finally graduating. He had suggested she call Cate and invite her to the ceremonies but Amanda just blew him off and refused to, not that Cate would come anyways. She rolled her eyes as the adviser handed out sheets for them to write down their sizes for the gowns. Friday was going to be a good day, in the morning was the ceremony then once that was done so was she with school and her and Harry were offically a real couple. They had both discussed it and decided that over the summer they'd still keep things quiet but wouldn't hide it as much but definately keep it from Scott, both of them joked they'd probably never be ready to tell him.
Sitting back in her seat she grabbed her pen and filled out the gown sheet. Once she was done she put her pen down and slid her paper to the corner of her desk as instructed so it could be collected. It was Monday and she wasn't in the mood for school, even though it was the last week and basically just a waste, the only reason the seniors were still in was because the younger grades had to take their finals. The week was filled of people discussing what colleges they were attending, where they were going on vacation for the summer and the sickening bullshit of we'll always be friends forever. She had gone through it all the year before and all the people she said she'd stay close with and keep in touch with she hadn't seen or spoken to since. Jessica was the only one she was still close with but since grade school they had been best friends, they were always close, so this year when people said that to her she responded with, I probably won't miss you and hoepfully I'll never see you again. It wasn't the most pleasant thing she could say but it was the truth, Marty, Karen and Miranda were going to college but nearby so of course they'd stay in contact but something told Amanda she wouldn't be hanging around Boston for long.
"Don't look so excited," Amanda looked up to see Danny taking her paper.
"I'll try, but I'm making no promises,"said Amanda smiling. She was counting down the hours to Harry's class, she hadn't seen him since Friday afternoon. Between grad parties and dinners with her dad to celebrate she hadn't gotten a chance to see him. Usually if she could on Sunday afternoons she'd make her way to his house without any questions from Scott. Sighing she rested her head in her hand and thought of him, his hands came to mind, she loved his hands. To her, his hands were perfect, soft, no dry or chappy skin, large and manly, and they had this warmth to them that no matter if she was freezing or soaking wet, when ever he touched her no matter how lightly he could send an incredible amount of warmth through her body. She could just lay in his arms all day, not a thing in the world could touch her when she was in his arms the sense of protection he gave her was like no other. The thoughts of marriage and all that had always been a joke or some far off scary thought that was never going to occur to her, and it still hadn't but she knew if was given the option to spend the rest of her life with him she'd take it. The two of them fit perfectly together, of course they had arguements and weren't on the same page with every subject but it was always resolved because both of them were weak for the other.
The bell ringing broke her from her thoughts, shaking her head slightly she didn't realize she was in thought for that amount of time. Gathering her books she left class with everyone else and headed down to Marty's locker, her second period was a total bust and she was hungry. Going down stairs to his locker she found him starting to open his locker, jogging slightly she came up next to him.
"Hey I'm hungry, let's go grab something to eat,"said Amanda throwing her books in Marty's locker.
"Can't I need to do a make up test in English,"said Marty.
"Fuck, do you know if Karrie and Miranda have anything to do?"asked Amanda.
"Miranda's writing the test with me and I haven't seen Kare,"said Marty.
"Gimmie your cell,"said Amanda. Marty took his phone out of his pocket and handed it to her before he started digging through his locker for his English notes. Amanda dialed in Karen's cell number and waited as it rung, sighing she rested her head to the side. Finally a sleepy voice answered.
"Hello."
"Hey Karrie, where are you?"asked Amanda in an anxious voice.
"At home in bed, sleeping before an idiot called and woke me up,"said Karen annoyed.
"Come have breakfast with me,"said Amanda whining.
"No, I'm going to sleep don't call me ever again,"said Karen before hanging up. Amanda hung up the phone herself and stuck her tongue out at it. She handed Marty back his phone and leaned against the locker.
"So what's her word?"asked Marty.
"No, the Princess is sleeping,"said Amanda,"I'm starving."
"Then go get something by yourself,"said Marty,"I'm sure you won't get kidnapped and if you do they'll probably send ya back for whining."
"No, if I go alone I'll look like a cow eating alone,"said Amanda.
"Yeah, you're a real cow,"said Marty sarcasitically as he slammed his locker shut,"Where's lover boy?"
"True, he just might have a spare,"said Amanda nodding,"See ya."
"Yeah see ya,"said Marty as she took off down the hall to the the dungeon. Amanda went down the stairs to the the Dungeon. She found it empty with just Harry at his desk, 'okay good sign' thought Amanda. Harry looked up and smiled as she walked in.
"Hi,"said Amanda.
"Hey,"said Harry,"What's up?"
"Do you have a spare?"asked Amanda.
"Yeah why?"asked Harry.
"I'm hungry, go get some food with me,"said Amanda.
"I'd love to but I have mountains of work to get done,"said Harry,"It's the end of the year I have a lot of work to get marked."
"Please,"whinned Amanda pouting.
"I can't,"said Harry hating the fact she had that damn pout to an art form. He would've loved to just drop everything and follow her to the ends of the earth but he couldn't, he had left a lot of work to the end so he could spend time with her and now it was catching up with him.
"Please, I'm just a little girl someone might steal me,"pouted Amanda. Harry bit his lip and contemplated going or not, he wanted to but there was no way he could shift his schedule to make time for it.
"I'm sorry,"said Harry,"I really would if I could but I have so much work."
"Oh fine,"huffed Amanda.
"Look Kyle and I are going out for drinks after work around six, come with us,"said Harry taking her hand. Amanda rolled her eyes an nodded, Harry smiled up at her.
"Will you meet me here?"asked Harry.
"Sure,"said Amanda,"What time?"
"Twenty to,"said Harry,"And I'm sorry, I really would love to go with you but I have to have all this work done by Thursday night."
"I know,"said Amanda reassuringly. She leaned down and quickly kissed Harry's cheek, Harry moved before his face and caught Amanda's lips. Smiling against his lips she pressed into the kiss before pulling away.
"See ya later,"said Amanda smiling.
"I'll see you,"said Harry kissing her hand before letting it go. Amanda waved bye at him before she left the room. Going back up the stairs she walked into the after bell rush of people trying to get to class before they got considered late. Weaving through them Amanda made her way to the back parking lot doors.
At twelve o'clock Amanda walked back into the school from her trip to the mall to get McDonald's, she now had a large super sized milk shake as she casually walked through the halls to find Marty. As she was walking down the hall she spotted Ronnie and Lauren coming towards her, rolling her eyes she ignored the pair. Taking a sip out of her cup she heard Ronnie's voice address her.
"Where did you get that from?"asked Ronnie. Amanda stopped cocking an eyebrow at her.
"What from where?"asked Amanda.
"The McDonald's where did you get that from?"asked Ronnie in an accusing voice.
"From McDonald's?"asked Amanda stating the obvious for Ronnie.
"I know that, but you had to have skipped class to get it,"said Ronnie.
"And this is your business because?"asked Amanda looking for Ronnie's point.
"Well as the vice-principal's daughter you think you might set an example for the rest of the school,"said Ronnie.
"Well that's thinking for you,"sighed Amanda.
"Thankfully we only have four more days of putting up with your smartass comments,"said Ronnie.
"Ah but trust me Ms.Cook, you'll miss me,"said Amanda smiling slyly at her.
"No trust me you are one person I will never miss,"said Ronnie.
"Oh but Ronnie who will be here to steal everything from you?"asked Amanda,"Your spotlight, people who like you and other people who pick me over you." Amanda shrugged and walked away leaving both women trying to figure out her comment. Going into the library Amanda hid her cup from the librarian as she walked in, looking around she found Miranda and Marty sitting at a table by themselves, Miranda was reading a text book and Marty was flipping through a magazine. Amanda walked over to the table and sat down between them.
"Hey what's up?'asked Amanda sitting down.
"Nothing, you get food?"asked Marty.
"Yup, so how was the test?"asked Amanda.
"Murder,"moaned Miranda,"I have one next block, thank God Senate didn't give us anything major."
"Probably didn't time, Aje kept him too busy,"said Marty.
"Yeah, so thank me,"said Amanda smirking.
"Wow, five days and then you two are like a real couple,"said Miranda.
"So how ya gonna break it to Daddy? Can I be there?"asked Marty.
"Ha, she'll probably tell him after the marriage,"said Miranda.
"We're gonna keep things quiet for a while, then we could kinda erase the school thing,"said Amanda.
"Good thinking,"said Miranda,"Hey you busy tonight?"
"Yup,"said Amanda,"Going out for drinks."
"Ah, their second date,"said Marty in a motherly voice.
"Shut up or you're going to wear this,"said Amanda holding up her drink.
At a quater past six Amanda sat with Harry and Kyle at the Urban Well on the patio area. It was a trendy downtown watering hole, Kyle's choice of course. Amanda sat between them as they had spotted Marylin, Lauren and Ronnie sitting inside on their way in, so Harry and her contact was non- exsistant. Sitting back in her seat she watched as the waitress came out to get their orders, as the waitress came closer to their table Amanda smiled, Jessica was their waitress.
"Hey,"said Amanda smiling at her.
"Hey girly,"said Jessica coming around to her chair and leaning down, the two girls quickly embraced before Jessica stood back up.
"When did you start here?"asked Amanda.
"February,"said Jessica.
"You should've called,"said Amanda.
"I've been busy, anyways for you guys, I'm Jessica and your waitress what can I get you?"asked Jessica.
"Rum and coke,"said Kyle.
"Strawberry daquri,"said Amanda.
"Beer,"said Harry.
"Wait, you're the guy from New Year's,"said Jessica to Harry. Harry nodded uncomfortably.
"That's where I know you from, I knew I knew you from somewhere,"said Kyle.
"Oh yeah, you were there too,"said Jessica,"That's cool, kay, well I'll be back with your drinks." Jessica turned and walked back inside for the bar.
"You can calm down, she's not one of the witches inside,"said Amanda to Harry.
"The witches? The ones you're avoiding inside?"asked Kyle.
"Ugh, I don't even want to start on them,"said Amanda.
"It's mainly Ronnie,"said Harry.
"For all I care that woman could fall off the face of the world,"said Amanda.
"She's the ex isn't she?"asked Kyle. Harry nodded in confirmance.
"And she's a teacher where you work isn't she?"asked Kyle.
"Yup, and my dad's ear into all the horrible stuff I apparently do,"said Amanda with strong hints of annoyance in her voice.
"What?"asked Kyle.
"The story gets even better, not only does she work at my school, my father is the vice-principal,"said Amanda. Kyle just started laughing to himself , 'oh Harry you really went for the gold this time' thought Harry to himself as Jessica brought them out their drinks.
"Here ya go, if you guys need anything just holler,"said Jessica before she went to her other tables.
"I'm gonna go to the ladies room I'll be back,"said Amanda standing up. Amanda walked inside and through the tables to the washroom. Glancing over she seen she wasn't in view of Ronnie's table, sighing inside she knew now was not the time to start things. Casually she walked into the bathroom and into a free stall.
Finishing her business she walked out to the wash her hands and almost froze in her foot steps. 'With all the fucking luck' thought Amanda, Ronnie was standing at the sink fixing her makeup. Amanda kept her face down as she walked over to the sink and quickly washed her hands.
"AJ?" Breathing deeply Amanda looked up at her in the mirror. Ronnie looked at her with a questioning look on her face.
"Hello Ms.Cook,"said Amanda pulling a small pink tube of lipstick from her bag.
"Funny seeing you here as you're underage and all,"said Ronnie as Amanda applied her lipstick carefully. Amanda told herself to take the high road and not get into the meaningless scuffles with Ronnie as she usual did.
"Well Ms.Cook we're not in school at the moment so it's not a real concern of anyone's but mine,"said Amanda closing her purse,"Now if you don't mind my boyfriend is waiting." Amanda left the bathroom and quickly walked back to the table, she decided not to bother telling Harry of her run in with Ronnie. She made her way back to the table and took her seat.
"Have fun?"asked Kyle.
"A ball,"said Amanda smiling as she took her drink.
Ronnie slowly followed behind Amanda watching what table she sat down at. Once she was seated Ronnie fully planned on going over to the bar and informing them of Amanda's real age. Looking out on the patio Ronnie looked stunned, Amanda was seated at a table with Harry and who looked to be Harry's cousin. Quickly she made a beeline back to her table.
"You will never believe what I just seen,"said Ronnie as she sat down.
"What?"asked Lauren.
"AJ Guber is here,"said Ronnie,"I ran into her in the bathroom. But it's who she's here with?"
"Who?"asked Marylin not enjoying the twenty questions game.
"Harry Senate."
"What?"asked Lauren,"They're together?"
"On the patio, I think Harry's cousin is with them, I met him a long time ago,"said Ronnie.
"But AJ's under age,"said Marylin.
"Exactly,"said Ronnie,"And Harry's a teacher."
"It's probably nothing,"said Marylin not reallying caring anyways what was going on, it was almost the end of the year and in four days Amanda was gone from Winslow and all she wanted to do was relax and have a drink,"Anyways Scott would bust anything in the ass that would start."
"Well I think we should find out what exactly is going on,"said Ronnie.
"I dunno, it doesn't seem like a good idea,"said Marlyin,"Lauren?"
"I'm with Ronnie on this, AJ is sneaky"said Lauren. Marylin sighed as Ronnie waved over the waiter.
"Excuse me do you think it's possible for us to be moved to the patio?"asked Ronnie.
"Sure, no problem,"said the waiter,"You can just go out and find a free table, I'll let the waitress know you've moved out there."
"Thank you,"said Ronnie as she picked up her purse and drink. Both Lauren and Marylin followed in pursuit and walked with Ronnie out to the patio. Ronnie walked out with a determined look on her face, she just knew she was going to catch Amanda in over her head, 'the little girl isn't that good, she gets caught just before the finish line' thought Ronnie as she spotted them.
"Harry," Harry looked over with large surprised eyes, both Amanda and Kyle looked over at her with gloom clouding over their faces as Ronnie made her way over with Lauren and Marylin.
"Hi Ronnie,"said Harry quietly nodded as she shifted in his seat,"Marylin, Lauren."
"Hey Harry,"said Lauren.
"AJ, I thought you said you were here with your boyfriend,"said Ronnie smirking.
"She is,"said Kyle speaking up as he took Amanda's hand,"Why is there a problem?"
"No, I believe we've met, Ronnie Cook,"said Ronnie.
"Oh yes,"nodded Kyle,"Harry dumped you didn't he?" Ronnie curled her lip as Kyle and Amanda took their turn to smirk.
"So how did you all end up here together?"asked Lauren.
"Well Kyle and I here were going to meet Harry and his girlfriend here for drinks but she couldn't make it,"said Amanda.
"So you're dating Harry's cousin?"asked Ronnie.
"Yeah, it was kinda a surprise,"said Kyle,"Who would've thunk it?"
"Well isn't that just quaint,"said Ronnie.
"Well yes it is,"said Amanda smiling,"But we'd ask you all to join us but I don't particularly think Harry's girlfriend would truly appericate having two of his exes sharing a drink with him."
"I don't believe that would be your call,"said Ronnie.
"Then it's mine, now bugger off the lot of ya and you blondie take note from the pretty one and don't be such an intrusive cow,"said Kyle nodding to Marylin who was rolling her eyes at Ronnie's behaviour. Ronnie went to say something when Jessica came up beside her.
"Can I seat you?"asked Jessica.
"Yes,"said Ronnie quickly as Jessica lead them over to the table on the otherside of the patio.
"Well I think that went well,"said Harry.
"The two of us should go in business, bitch exterminating,"said Kyle to Amanda who was laughing. Harry even snickered at it a bit, it wasn't the way he would've done it but Kyle and Amanda delivered it perfectly without any shame it was almost priceless to watch. Jessica walked back over to the table to check on drinks.
"So which one you hate honey?"asked Jessica as she gathered up Kyle's glass.
"Blonde,"said Amanda.
"Okay,"said Jessica,"Need another beer?"
"No I'm driving,"said Harry shaking his head. Jessica nodded and walked back inside.
"What's she up to?"asked Kyle.
"Who knows,"said Amanda shrugging.
"So tell us Kyle how's life?"asked Harry sitting back.
"Good, spent a couple of weeks in Aruba,"said Kyle,"Then went to Montegeo Bay for a bit."
"God I wish I could travel like that,"said Amanda,"I don't think I've ever been out of Boston."
"You could join Harry's club,"said Kyle.
"I've left Boston,"said Harry.
"When?"asked Kyle.
"Florida,"said Harry.
"Oh yeah that's right,"said Kyle,"Spring break, that was fun."
"Lea made it great,"said Harry.
"Mom is always dependable,"said Kyle smiling.
"You took your mom with you on Spring Break?"asked Amanda raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, Ma's the greatest, she parties harder than any person I know,"said Kyle.
"You remember Lea, she's the shit kicker of the family,"said Harry.
"She sure does like to bug your sister,"said Amanda.
"Gwen's got a stick so far up her ass she has to move it to swallow,"said Kyle,"Harry's about the only one who survived the ass stick syndrome. So how was the dinner Ma didn't tell me much."
"I got a unneed in depth view into the Senate family I didn't need to see,"said Amanda,"Fighting, sex, it had it all."
"She got the royal pleasure of catching Dad with the maid,"said Harry. Kyle sat back laughing.
"That musta been a perk,"laughed Kyle.
"It certainly was a side of the family I didn't need to see,"said Amanda as Jessica came back with the drinks. She set Kyle's down and smiled.
"Love to chat but I have a special order of drinks here,"said Jessica before walking over to Ronnie's table. The three of them looked over at the table as Jessica approached it. She set down Marylin and Lauren's drinks with ease but as she went for Ronnie's she stumbled a bit and lost balance of the tray sending the drink flying down all over Ronnie. Amanda went wide eyed as Ronnie got covered in lime green slush from her maragrita, she covered her mouth from laughing. Jessica looked like she was going to burst out with a shit eatting grin any minute, she looked over at Amanda and mouthed "Your Welcome" to her.
"Did she just spill that drink all over her?"asked Kyle.
"Oh yeah,"said Amanda nodding,"That's Jess." Ronnie was getting angry at Jessica as she stood up.
"Aje, you sure seem to kick shit like a lady,"said Harry.
"I know and not even a nail broken,"laughed Amanda as Ronnie walked towards them to get inside. As she went past the table Amanda snickered, Ronnie stopped and slowly turned to Amanda and the table.
"Is something funny?"asked Ronnie her voice dripping with anger.
"Oh no,"said Amanda shaking her head,"Harry, is anything funny?"
"Go to hell you little bitch,"said Ronnie as Jessica came up behind her with Marylin and Lauren.
"Look mame, I'm sorry for what happened but if you start harassing the other patrons then I'm going to have to remove you from the establishment,"said Jessica.
"Oh don't worry about that I'm leaving this, this, this hell hole,"cried Ronnie. She then turned and walked back inside with the others following her. Amanda sat back smiling, 'that will teach you Ronnie, don't mess with me or my man' thought Amanda.
Later after drinks Amanda sat next to Harry on his couch, she was watching TV as he marked some papers. She stretched her legs out and rested her ankles on the coffee table, looking over the clock she found it was nine thirty, 'four days and two and half hours and this whole secrecy thing is over' thought Amanda. Turning back to the TV she watched as Karen Walker made a snappy comment about Grace Adler's clothing, 'hmmmm I wonder how this whole thing would work out if we were on TV, if someone was writing this whole relationship out for the world to see. I'd probably be pregnant or something, I gotta get my birth control shot soon or I am gonna be pregnant, I wonder what our kid would be like? Well dark brown hair, I hope it would have blue eyes, like me, Harry's eyes are nice but blue is cuter, I wonder if our kid could be famous on the name Senate? Definately not Guber unless he was looking for a baby food ad, I bet we'd have a boy then I'd be like Amanda Jane Senate, ha my intials would be AJ'S, that could be cool I guess. It could work if Harry and I got married, there's like almost ten years between us so we could be together forever, litteraly cause by the time he died I'd be almost at grave too. If we got married I'd probably get married, unless my dad made a fuss then I'd probably wear something like pink or cream show him who the's boss, well techinically I don't have to wear white, I'm not a virgin or anything. I'd wear something sexy though, low cut, and there'd be pink roses everywhere, and Jessi better have a girl soon cause I'd need a flower girl. We'd probably have a non-Jewish wedding, too much hoopla junk, I want the Barbie wedding, everything would be perfect. Harry's jackass family would have to behave, maybe his parent's invitation could accidently get lost, maybe his sister's too, she's a bitch, she's like on Ronnie's level of bitch.'
"Thinking about something?"asked Harry. Amanda looked over at him with a smile.
"Nope, just watching TV, why?"lied Amanda.
"Dunno, you looked deep in thought,"said Harry shrugging as he went back to his papers.
"Don't you get a break from those?"asked Amanda as she shifted and rested her head on the arm of the couch .
"You knew when you came here I had these to do,"said Harry.
"I know,"said Amanda looking back over at the TV. She wasn't going to complain, Harry would come around in his own time and realize doing that stupid marking has no where near as fun as doing her. She clasped her hands together and rested them on her stomach as she watched TV. Of course if nothing was going to happen between them she was okay, being with Harry was good enough for her, she could stare at him and play out their sex scenes in her head.
As she got into the television show she was watching Amanda didn't really mind the lack of contact. Harry's scent fill her air as she inhaled and she confortable just to be there, knowing he was just there was satisfying. She felt the weight on the couch shift, looking over she seen Harry toss his papers on the table and move so he laying between her legs with his head resting on her chest, Amanda lifted herself up a bit so Harry could slide his arm under her to hug her, seemingly his favorite position with her. Amanda leaned down and kissed her hair as she softly stroked his back.
"I don't wanna go to work tomorrow,"said Harry.
"I don't wanna go to school tomorrow,"said Amanda,"We should just stay here and do some home schooling."
"Good idea,"said Harry,"It might just brighten my day to call your dad and be like 'Hey Scott I'm not coming in today because I'm going to be too busy with your daughter in bed, so I don't think she'll be available either' that might be good."
"Oh I'd love to be there for that,"said Amanda.
"Well in four days it will all be a past memory,"said Harry.
"Yeah, who knows maybe I'll bring you home,"said Amanda,"We'll have a meet my family moment."
"We'll have stories to trade,"said Harry,"Damn, I need a nap I've been marking all damn day."
"Then take a nap,"said Amanda.
"I'm comfy,"mumbled Harry.
"Then take a nap here,"said Amanda.
"Yeah but you gotta go home soon,"said Harry.
"Screw it, it's not like I'm going to have anything reall to do in the morning,"said Amanda,"Besides I like having you like this, I'm protecting my Harry."
"Okay,"said Harry snuggling up closer as he hugged her tighter. Amanda continued stroking his back as she continued watching TV as she enjoyed the warmth of Harry and feeling of him close.