thanks for everyone who reviewed! Oh and special thanks to bblfl, for the constructive critisim- I am trying to change the personalites of the characters. Hopefully this chapter will be better.

Chapter 10

Jesse's POV

I finally managed to concentrate during class. And thankfully I remembered everything my teacher said so I am in good shape for this test.

After class ended it was only 2:30 so I had plently of time before I would meet Susannah, so I stopped at my apartment to change into a nicer shirt, comb my hair and wrap the gift that I had bought her before going to pick her up at school. The gift was a necklace with a long silver chain and a small silver heart with an intricate design.

The necklace was a bribe. I admit I still felt guilty for the kiss with Debbie. Although Paul set up the whole situation, I still cheated on her. And although Susannah forgave me; I need to make it up to her for my foolish behavior.

I arrived at the school just as Susannah was walking out of the school with her friends Adam and CeeCee, I waved. She smiled and walked over to me still smiling.

" Hey stranger" she said playfully " what are you doing here?" she smiled.

" I came here to pick up a beautiful lady" I said playing along.

"Really?" she said her eyes shining " should I be Jealous?"

" come on let's go" I said motioning towards the car. I have something for you.

" Jesse, you didn't have to get me anything." she said with exasperation " I know you can't afford a lot with your low budget."

"But I wanted to Querida" I countered.

" Your not still feeling guilty are you?" she cocked her eyebrow

she could read me like a book. " Jesse, it wasn't your fault" she explained with slight annoyance

"But I cheated on you Querida. The least I can do is give you a little gift" I said with a slight plead in my voice.

" fine" she rolled her eyes " but can we get out of here?"

" sure " I said and handed her the gift and held the door open for her and then started the engine.

Suze's POV

" Jesse, it is beautiful" I exclaimed. " thank you"

" Your welcome Querida" he said

" where are we going anyway?" I asked

" a surprise" Jesse said with a slight smile.

" whatever" I replied rolling my eyes. There was no use arguing, Jesse was really stubborn.

Jesse took me to a nice restaurant and although I knew it would cost him a lot, he insisted on paying. We had a great time- we talked for hours and he told me about school and this guy named jim who he was becoming friends with, and I told him about Adam and CeeCee. After dinner, Jesse took me to the beach so we could watch the sunset and then make out. By the time a got home I was in a great mood my life was going ok.

But when I was rudely woken up in the middle of the night by my window being opened- my day of bliss went down the toilet. What was he doing here? And why in the middle of the night?

" What are you doing here?" I asked trying to sound calm

" we need to talk" Paul said simply.

(Don't hate me to much for the cliff hanger)

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