Chapter four

We were still kissing when there was a knock at my door. Jesse and I broke away from each other.

"Suze, dinner!" It was Dopey. Screaming as if I was a mile away and wouldn't be able to hear him.

Typical.

I looked back at Jesse as Dopey clambered down the stairs to the dinner table. Jesse was looking at me. His eyes were sparkling from the lamp by my bed.

"You have to go to dinner, Susannah." Hey, where did that come from? Did I look like I wasn't going to go?

"I am." I said with my hands on my hips. "Did you think I wasn't?"

A smile tugged at his soft lips. I was transfixed by them. He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my forehead. "I know you, Susannah."

"And what is that supposed to mean?" I asked pulling away slightly.

"I know that you will want to stay…here with me." He stopped and thought a minute. He was searching my face. "I can see it in your eyes."

Or my eyes. I quickly shut my eyes, having them squint. A short sexy chuckle came from Jesse. My face, I could feel, was heating up. Every nerve in my body twitched. Cold shivers ran down my back.

God, did he know how much he affected me? How a certain facial expression caused my knees to go weak. How the smallest giggle, laugh or chuckle made me shiver from something. Something…hmmm….was it pleasure? I don't know. I don't pay to much attention to it. Not when Jesse is here…

Still with my eyes closed, I felt strong but gentle hands wrap around my waist pulling me closer to a strong broad chest. I opened my eyes looking up at Jesse. He looked serious. I could have been imagining this, but for a second I saw a glint of playfulness in his eyes.

I smiled.

He smiled.

And, oh, god did my knees feel like they were going to give.

"Jesse…" I breathed.

"Susannah…" Jesses breath seemed to be quick as well.

What was going on? I mean, nothing was making sense. Why was Jesse alive? Why were we just standing here. Looking into each others eyes. Wishing for something to happen. But nothing does. Why wasn't I skipping down to dinner before Mom came up and started on with her "Andy wants us to have a family dinner…" speech?

I didn't want to go.

I was right where I had always wanted. In Jesses arms. (P&P: I just noticed that this is in Chapter nine of Summer of Depp. Sorry people. Didn't mean for it!)

Jesse leaned down and kissed my forehead. "You need to go down to dinner, Querida."

I knew I wasn't going to win if I argued. So I just settled for it. "Will you be here when I get back?"

He smiled. "Of course."

And then I got a thought. "Jesse?"

"Yes, Susannah?" He sounded like he didn't want to talk about this anymore.

"Would you like to come down to dinner?" I finally got to ask him this! I felt so happy! I could ask him to come to dinner, and my family could see him!

But what if he sad no? Then I would be totally sad. Disappointed. Devastated. Angry. I would be forced to kick him.

No, I could never kick Jesse.

But only if he deserved it.

He looked to the side, obviously lost in thought. Then a smile appeared on his face, and I felt a warm feeling come over me. "Yes, Susannah. I would love to."

I about jumped through the roof with joy. Well, ok, no I didn't. I just jumped up, throwing my arms around his neck and gave him a big kiss on the mouth. He kissed me back and then let go.

"You have to get dressed, Querida." His breath was heavy, as was mine.

A smile spread on my face. Because he could breathe. He was alive. My family could meet him! We could be a normal couple!

I gave him a final quick kiss, grabbed some clothes and headed into the bathroom. I quickly changed, thinking about how I would ask my mom and Andy about Jesse staying for dinner. I was going to tell them the truth. That we were together. Oh, I could just see the look on my moms face right now. Her smile would reach from ear to ear.

After getting dressed, I walked into my room, to see Jesse sitting on the window seat.

"All ready." He looked up and smiled. I had to smile too. He was so gorgeous. And alive! God, I couldn't quite get over it.

He stood up and walked over to me. I looked down at him and my smile disappeared.

Jesse must have noticed my frown because he said, "What's wrong, Querida?"

"Jesse, as much as I love your clothes, they have to go." I didn't want him to lose those clothes. Well, that sounded a little different than I intended. I didn't want him to stop wearing those clothes. Ok, that was a little better. Ha. Not.

"What is wrong with my clothes?" He asked looking down at himself.

"They aren't modern. My mom will think you're nuts if she sees you in that." I tugged a little at his shirt. He smiled.

"Alright." He said. "What do you propose I do then. I cant very well walk into your dinning room naked. Your mother would think I was ever more insane."

I almost choked on my spit. He had just said the word naked. Well, it wasn't just that. He made a comment on him being naked. In my dinning room. Oh, goodie…

Stop it Suze!

And then I had another thought.

Shocking. I know.

"Come with me." I said taking Jesses hand. He followed closely behind as I took us to Jakes room.

I opened the door a smidge, and saw that it was empty.

"Ok." I breathed. I walked into the room, tugging Jesse along behind me and shut the door. "Alright." I let out a deep breath I had taken and went to one of Jakes dressers. "I think and am hoping that you and Jake are the same size."

I opened the first door. And quickly closed it.

I grunted. "Eww. Underwear drawer."

I opened the next.

Sweaters.

I took one out that looked like Jesse and held it out to him, going to next drawer after he had taken it.

"Put that on." I said. I heard fabric moving across flesh. Fighting all of my urges, I didn't look at him.

I searched through the next drawer and found blue jeans. Oh, god. I was imagining Jesse with these puppies on. Sexy.

I stood up, turning to Jesse with the jeans in hand. My breath caught as I saw the sweater on him. He looked outrageously sexy! I couldn't even begin to describe. The sweater tugged at his well defined chest and abs perfectly, catching every groove.

I snapped out of my trance and handed him the jeans. I looked at him one more time and then turned around. I heard the present pants come off, and the new ones go on.

"Thank you, Susannah." He said obviously trying to get on the jeans.

"For what?" I asked.

"For everything." I heard him grunt. And had to laugh.

"Do you need some help?" I asked laughing.

"I'm afraid so." He said with a laugh.

I turned around, seeing him in this outfit. I had seen Jake in this before. But he didn't look half as good as Jesse did right now. The jeans fit him in all the right places, tugging at his hips and thighs (and other places if you know what I mean). He was the ultimate hottie.

I walked over to him and noticed that the zipper and button in the pants were undone. I looked back up at him. "You don't mind do you?" I asked a little uneasily.

He noticed where I was looking. "No, I don't mind."

My breath was ragged as I stretched out my hands, did up the zipper and buttoned the button.

I let out a huge breath I didn't know I was holding.

"There we go." I said. Then I noticed his feet. "Damn."

"Susannah, you shouldn't swe-"

"Yes, yes, I know. I shouldn't use bad language. I'm sorry. Now, back to my thought." I continued to stare at his feet. They looked so cute. Every toe. All of it. God, I had it bad for this guy.

"I guess you could just put your boots on. They don't look to out of date." I said, with a finger to my lips. They didn't look out of date. They looked almost brand spanken new.

He put back on his boots and we headed downstairs. On the way, I went over with him our story we would tell my mom and Andy.

In the kitchen stood Andy. Oh, god. Not him first. He turned around and just looked at Jesse.

"Whose this Suze?" He asked a little hesitantly.

"This is Jesse." I said proudly. I think it showed because Jesse squeezed my shoulder, sending chills up and down my spine. "He is my boyfriend. We are dating."

The look on Andy's face was priceless. He could have passed as a monkey. Why, he was looking this way, I have no idea.

"And I was wondering, if Jesse could stay for dinner tonight." I asked, my voice almost quiet. I was expecting him to say no. Please don't say no!

"Well, of course he can stay, Suze. I always want more people to eat my delicious food." He winked at that.

I had to laugh. Andy was always trying to crack jokes.

"Thanks, Andy." I said.

"Thank you Mr. Ackerman." Jesse said from behind me.

We walked into the dinning room and sat down next to each other. Dopey was already at his seat, staring hungrily at the food he couldn't touch until the rest of the family was down here. I chanced a glance at Jesse and saw that he was looking at me.

"What?" I asked a little embarrassed. "Do I have something on my face?"

He smiled at that last bit. "No, Susannah, there is nothing on your face." he paused, thinking a moment. "You look perfect."

I blushed. Damn cheeks had to get red.

"Who are you?" It was Dopey. Or Brad as everyone called him.

Jesse looked over to Brad and extended his hand. "My name is Jesse De Silva. I am Susannah's boyfriend. It is a pleasure to meet you."

Dopey took Jesses hand silently, just staring at him. I bet he didn't understand anything Jesse had just said.

"Brad." He answered back, dazed. I laughed. He looked over at me and looked angry. "Shut it, Suze."

I saw Jesse tense at Brads words.

"Brad, you should not speak that way with a lady. Especially if she is your step-sister." Jesse said calmly. But I noticed anger creeping into his voice.

"What lady? Suze? Suze a lady. Oh hell would be freezing over if she was." Brad laughed.

Jesse jumped up and looked angry. The white scar on his eyebrow began to glow white. Wow. This surprised me. I was afraid he wasn't alive anymore. But then I saw Brads expression. He looked scared. Jesse was only standing, glaring at him, and Brad looked as if he was about to whimper.

"Please apologize to Susannah, Brad." Jesse asked nicely.

"S-sorry, Suze." He stuttered out. "It w-wont hap-pen again."

Wow. I need Jesse with me all the time.

Sleepy staggered into the room and sat down in his usual chair, not acknowledging the fact that a guy a little taller than him was standing right next to me. Brad was staring at the table as Jesse sat back down.

Doc, the youngest of the Ackerman boys came in as well, only a little more enthusiastic about it. He plopped down into his chair and looked up at me. Then his eyes strayed to that of Jesse. His eyes got wide and he looked back at me.

"I'll tell you later." I whispered to him.

"Tell who what later, Susie?" My mom had walked in without my knowing. Her eyes went to Jesse and a smile crept onto her beautiful face. "Who is this, Susie?" She asked excitedly.

This was the part I was dreading.

(P&P: Wow. Long. Well, longer than any of the other chapters. I'm really pissed right now. The site is down and I cant open any of my fics. I may have lost them. I have them saved on my computer but I may have to put them back up. Oh, great. Hence, I am mad. Anyways. I updated Summer of Depp. Twice. Two new chapters. And this chapter is up. I want to continue this one too. So the next chapter may be up tomorrow. You wont have to wait as long. Well, got to go. R&R please!)