Chapter 13: You
A/N: Hey guys, just to let you know, chapter five of this story was uploaded all messed up and I fixed it. Also, Dr. Anis is pronounced Uh-Neese, not A-Niss as my friend likes to say.
The couples danced to a few songs before returning to their table, where Jimmy had been kept waiting. Manny instantly noticed the frustrated look on his face.
"Thanks for watching them," she said. "Sorry that we left you here alone."
"Don't worry, I'm used to it by now," he said, angered.
"Well, to make up for it, would you like to dance?" she asked him.
"Sure," he answered, a smile forming. "I love this song." Manny dragged him out of his chair and onto the dance floor. Chris rolled his eyes.
"They spend too much time together," he commented, and took a sip of his drink.
"It's only one dance Chris. Chill out," Paige told him.
"I have an even better idea. Why don't you butt out? I didn't ask you anyway," Chris said.
"Leave her alone, she's right," Jake said, coming to Paige's defense.
"You don't even know enough about any of us, including Paige, to know what's going on. So you can mind your own business too," he spat.
Jake looked angry but before anyone could say anything else; Chris got up to refill his drink at the buffet table. When he got back, he pretended like nothing had happened and played with the twins, holding and tickling them. A minute later, Jimmy and Manny returned to the table, and Jimmy was reasonably happier. He looked at his watch, pretending to care what time it was.
"Hey Manny, I think we should get the twins back home. They're looking really tired," he lied, trying to think of any excuse to get her away from Jimmy.
"Yeah, you're right, it's almost six o'clock. That's actually late for them," she said. "Paige, call me tomorrow, Jake it was nice meeting you, and Dylan and Marco, I'm so glad you could come visit. It was great hanging out with all of you. Bye!" she yelled as they walked away. Chris didn't even say anything, he just left.
"What's his problem?" Jake asked as soon as Manny and Chris were gone.
"He's jealous of Jimmy. He probably thinks that Manny has a thing for him," Paige explained.
"But I would never do that to them. They have two kids and they're getting married," Jimmy said.
"We know you wouldn't, but Chris is just like that sometimes," Marco said. "He's still a great guy, he just needs a wake up call every once in a while."
"Okay, let's not sit and talk all about them tonight," Paige said. "Although I do have to add that I feel bad for Manny. I think she could do better, even if she loves him. Like Marco said, he is a great guy, but sometimes he just acts like a complete jerk."
"With all of that said, who would like another drink?" Dylan asked. After he said this, Avery started to cry.
"Guys, I'd love to stay, but I have to get her home," she said. "It's past her bedtime."
"That's what you get for having a kid," her brother joked.
"I may not have had her under the best circumstances, but I love her," Paige said, kissing Avery's cheek. "I'll see you guys later okay?" Jake stood up.
"It was nice meeting you Paige," he said.
"You too," she said and smiled. She picked Avery up and said goodbye to everyone else. As she was walking away, Jake noticed one of Avery's shoes lying on the floor. He picked it up, and without thinking, stuck it in his pocket. Jimmy noticed and spoke up.
"If you run, you can catch her and give that to her before she leaves," he told him.
"That's okay. I need an excuse to see her again," Jake explained. Marco smiled. He knew they'd be perfect for each other.
"Coming!" Paige yelled when she heard a knock on the door. She opened it and smiled. "Hey Jake. What are you doing here?" she asked. Ever since she had left the wedding the night before, he was all she thought about.
"This will probably sound dumb, but I'm returning Avery's shoe," he said, holding it out to her. She took it and smiled again.
"Thanks. I thought I lost it," she said. "Oh, would you like to come in?"
"Sure." Paige stepped aside and he walked into the house. "Where's Avery?" he asked.
"She's in the living room in her playpen. Do you want anything to drink?"
"I'll just have water," Jake answered her. Paige went into the kitchen, got two water bottles, and went back into the living room and found Jake sitting on the couch with Avery in his lap.
"She really likes you," she told Jake as she handed him a water bottle.
"I really like her too," he said and tickled the baby under her chin. Avery laughed and let herself fall forwards into Jake's chest. She stayed there, and as Paige and Jake watched her, she slowly fell asleep.
"Do you want me to put her in the playpen?" Paige asked him.
"Nah, she's fine right here. I don't want to move her and wake her up," he said. Paige was amazed at how well Jake did with her daughter. She had assumed that she'd never find anyone who would want to be with her since she had a child. Jake was staring into her eyes when she leaned in and kissed him. She sat back up and looked at him. When he didn't say anything, she spoke.
"I'm sorry…" she started to say.
"No, it's okay," Jake assured her and now it was his turn to kiss her. They kissed for what seemed like hours with the baby in between them.
We would make a cute family, Paige thought to herself as she looked into his eyes.
"You know who else I really like?" Jake asked her.
"Who?" Paige questioned.
"You."
A/N: I know it's a little short but whatever. It has taken so long for me to update because the website wasn't letting me log in for some odd reason. I also have not been able to leave reviews for any stories.