Disclaimer: I don't own anyone famous. I only own Amanda, the others own themselves.
A/N: Sorry for the long delay in updating. I've had most of this done since before Christmas, but things kept happening that prevented me from updating. XDaddyslilHeartbreakerX wrote the date scene between AJ and John. Happy reading!
Chapter 27-
After finishing breakfast, well Amanda just moved the omelet around on her plate, Rae suggested an idea. "Hey, do you want to finish the plans for Chica's shower? Rae asked, hoping that doing something would take Amanda's mind off things.
"I guess so." Amanda mumbled, getting up from the table and heading upstairs. Rae got up and followed her, giving Shawn a reassuring look.
"I talked to Sarah the other night, and she said that she would get the decorations for the shower." Rae said, not getting much in a response from Amanda. Walking over to her desk, Amanda grabbed the folder that held all the plans for Heather's shower. "Heather called me this morning. She wanted to know if you and I wanted to go shopping with her and AJ. I told her you were sick, so she might be calling you later." Rae said, going through the different plans for the shower. "Randy called Dave last night. He wanted to know if we wanted to double with ya'll tonight." Rae announced, causing Amanda to look up at Rae.
"He didn't tell him what happened, did he" Amanda asked, panicked more people would find out.
"No he didn't tell him. I still think you should press charges against the French fry fucker though." Rae said, looking her friend in the eye.
"Rae, why can't you understand that I can't tell anyone" Amanda yelled, as tears started falling again.
"Manda. I'm sorry, I won't mention it again." Rae apologized, getting up and hugging her friend. "Come on. Let's finish planning this thing, before Chicana thinks we forgot to do anything for her." Rae finished, walking back to Amanda's bed, where all the party stuff was scattered about.
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Heather had just dropped AJ off after their shopping expedition, and decided to stop by Amanda's and find out what the hell was going on. Pulling up to Amanda's driveway, she noticed Rae's black truck parked in front of the house. "What the hell is Rae doing here" Heather mumbled to herself, before ringing the doorbell.
When Shawn answered, Heather could see the surprise on his face. "Hi Shawn. I just stopped over to see how Manda was feeling." Heather said, walking into the house.
"She's still not feeling good. I think she's asleep again, mentioned something earlier about going back to bed. I'll let her know you stopped..." Shawn was interrupted by Amanda's voice.
"It's okay dad. Send her on up." She said, walking back into her room.
"Manda, what's goin' on" Heather questioned, as soon as she walked into the room.
"Chica, calm down." Rae said, knowing this was going to be hard enough for Amanda to say. She didn't need Heather's getting all worked up, added to it.
"Last night when I got home from work, there was some guy following me, only I didn't know it. He forced his way into the house and raped me." Amanda said, tears clouding her blue-green eyes again. Turning around to face her friends, Heather got a good look at Amanda's bruised and battered face.
"Now Heather, you can't tell Jeff. The only ones besides us that know are Shawn, Dave, and my dad. My dad took her to the hospital, and Dave was at my house when Manda called. She doesn't want Randy to find out about it. Basically, the fewer people to know the better." Rae explained.
"What about Lita, Victoria, and AJ" Heather asked, knowing they'd want to know what happened.
"Chica, I'm going to avoid telling Victoria and Lita as long as possible. I don't know AJ well enough to talk to her about this. I just want it kept between us, please" Amanda pleaded, knowing that she could trust her best friends with this. The three girls sat around and planned more of Heather's shower, when they heard a car pull into the driveway. Rae walked over to the window and saw Randy getting out of his lowered S-10
"Shit. Manda, Randy's here." Rae said, turning around to face her friends.
"Rae, you can't let him in. Just go downstairs and tell him I don't want to see him." Amanda pleaded, on the verge of tears again.
"Okay. I'll go tell him, don't worry." Rae responded, going downstairs. When Rae reached the bottom of the stairs, she could hear Randy and Shawn talking.
"I just wanted to see how she was feeling." Randy said, as Rae walked up to them.
"Randy, Amanda asked me to come down here and tell you that she doesn't want to see you." Rae told him, uncomfortably.
"What do you mean she doesn't want to see me?" Randy questioned the confusion and hurt evident in his voice.
"It's what she told me to tell you." Rae answered quietly, before heading back upstairs. 'Damn it Amanda. Don't fuckin push him away.' Rae thought to herself, before going back into the bedroom.
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AJ had just finished putting her shoes on, when she heard the doorbell ring. 'I hope Dad doesn't scare him too bad.' AJ chuckled to herself, before heading out of her room.
"Hey John. You ready to go now?" AJ asked, walking up to where her dad and boyfriend were standing.
"Yeah, I'm ready if you are." John replied, opening the front door for AJ.
"Remember what I told you boy." Eddie said, as the young couple headed down the front walk.
"What did he tell you?" AJ asked, as they got to the car.
"Just to make sure I treat you right. Otherwise, he was going to hunt me down like a dog." John laughed nervously, before adding. "Look, before we get into the car, I just wanted to say that I think you look really beautiful tonight." John said as gave AJ the once over. She was wearing a dark red halter top that tied at the neck and a black skirt that was Stacy Keibler short with strappy black heels.
"Thanks." AJ said blushing as John held the car door open for her and she got in. He started the car and pulled out of the driveway. "So, where are we going tonight" AJ asked as she looked over at John.
John simply smiled and said "You'll see. It's a surprise." AJ giggled slightly and looked out the window. A few minutes later, John parked his car in the parking lot of the local park. "Do you trust me" He asked, turning to face her.
"Yes I do." She smiled, looking over at him
"Good, now don't take that off until I tell you to." John said as he slipped a blindfold over her eyes.
"Ok." She replied, while John got out of the car and went to the other side to help her out. He grabbed her hand gently and led her through the park. A few minutes later, He stopped and gently lifted the blindfold off of AJ's eyes.
"Surprise. So, do you like it" John said as he smiled at her.
"Like it? I love it" AJ exclaimed, throwing her arms around him and hugged him tightly. They sat down to a candlelit Italian dinner under the stars. Once they finished eating, John led her away from the table while un noticed; one of John's friends cleaned everything up. John and AJ took a walk in the park when John noticed AJ was shivering.
"Here, you're cold. This will warm you up." John told her as he slipped his varsity jacket over her shoulders.
"Thanks." She smiled. He nodded and took her hand in his as they continued walking. They passed by a flower stand and John bought a daisy for AJ. She smiled as he tucked it behind her ear; her hair was loose hiding the stem of the daisy.
"There, a beautiful flower for a beautiful girl." John said with a smile as AJ smiled at him. AJ looked at her watch and frowned.
"We should get going. It's getting late and my dad will flip if I'm not home before twelve." AJ said as she slipped her hand into John's. He nodded and led her back to the car. They got in and he drove back to her house. He walked her to her front door and said
"I had a great time tonight. If you ever need me for anything, you have my number and you know where I live." He smiled at her.
"Thanks. I had a great time too. I know where you live" AJ said raising her eyebrow.
"Yeah, my house is right behind yours. I didn't realize it until I came to pick you up tonight." He said with a laugh. She giggled and looked at him.
"Well, goodnight John." She said with a smile.
"Goodnight AJ." John replied with a smile as he turned to leave.
"John, wait." AJ said as she ran down the front steps towards him. He turned around and said
"What is it AJ" AJ responded by kissing him full on the lips. The kiss grew a bit more passionate as AJ wrapped her arms around his neck and John wrapped his arms around her waist. After a few minutes, they pulled away and he watched her walk inside. He smiled slightly and drove away.
"Mija, how was your date" Eddie asked his daughter as she walked inside.
"Daddy, it was amazing. Thank you for letting me go on it." AJ replied as she gave her father a big hug and a kiss on the cheek, before heading down to her room.