I heard speakers bumping, causing me to look up from my phone. Jace pulled in the driveway in his big SUV. I smiled and ran towards the passenger side. I felt giddy all over, it was a different kind of feeling but it was nice. After Dom's reaction about my change i just needed to get away. I needed to put some distance between me and Dom and Jace was just the way to do this. Maybe this was a sign from God that it was time to let Dom go. I mean God brought Jace back into my life for a reason. Maybe just maybe it was to heal my heart that I've let Dom walk all over. I realized i was standing at his passenger door grinning like an idiot when Jace pushed open the door. I smiled at him and I started to hop in when I heard my name. I looked around and didn't see anything so I hopped on in. Jace leaned in and kissed me and I made myself relax. I needed to do this. I needed to seperate myself. I heard my name again and this time I stared straight ahead of me towards the front door and saw Vince standing at the front door.I gave him a quick wave and held up my phone, hoping he would get the message. He waved me off and walked back into the house. I shrugged my shoulders and placed my phone back in between my legs. I made a mental note to text him when I got to Jace's.

As I got comfortable in the seat, Jace reached over and grabbed my hand. He planted a kiss on the top of it and pulled out of the driveway. I felt at complete ease for once. I leaned into him the best that I could with the console in between us. I found myself imagining how things would be if he moved back or if I moved closer to him. He's always been good to me that's for sure and love was never even a question between us. I know he loves me without a doubt. For once, I wasn't second guessing everything he was saying looking for hidden clues the way I did with Dom. I knew Jace wouldn't hurt me which was weird. I guess I could say I trusted him not to hurt me. I looked over at him and I couldn't help my smile. Yeah things would be great. I would be protected and I would for sure be loved.

We got back to his hotel room rather quickly but I wasn't complaining. I opened my door and before I knew it Jace grabbed me by the waist and helped me down. His smile lit up his entire face. His happiness was contagious and I couldn't help but feel the buzz of it. He grabbed my hand and led me towards his room. He opened up the door and we headed inside. It was your typical room with just the necessities but right now it seemed like a paradise. I made my way over to his bed and sat down. I couldn't believe how easy this felt. Everything was so comfortable. It couldn't be like this all of the time could it? If Dom and I were together I know it wouldn't be like this. We'd probably fight and argue but lord I bet it would be fun.

"I'm starving, you wanna order something to eat?" I shrugged my shoulders.

"That sounds great actually. How about some movies too? It looks like you're slacking a little in the cable department." I said indicating the TV that was currently playing static. He nodded and just stared at me for a minute so I did what any female in the movies would do: I stuck my finger in my nose and stuck out my tongue. It earned a laugh out of him and he came over and squatted in between my legs. He laid his head in my lap and just stayed there for a minute.I removed his hat and started to play with his hair.

"Roxie, you know I love you right? I'd do anything for you." I nodded, even though I knew he couldn't see it. Yeah I knew he loved me. I knew that in my own way I had feelings for him too. Why couldn't this be easier? Why couldn't I let Dom go? He doesn't love me for crying out loud!

"I know you do Jace and I love you too." He lifted his head up and looked at me. He had feelings for me. This was something i already knew but right now it was plastered across his face. He had this crazy stupid grin on his face and he kissed me. He kissed me hard and I felt my stomach start to flip. I surprised my self by leaning in to deepen the kiss. I couldn't help it. My body was responding of its own accord and I didn't want it to stop! He pulled back from me with a surprised look on his face but it quickly changed to a grin.

"Let's go get movies and food."

We drove to Family video first and boy did we have fun. Jace decided to imitate a zombie and scare some kids shirtless. Meanwhile, I posted up in the front glass like a pin up model until my sexy zombie came and interrupted. He chased me through the store very zombie like mind you, complete with moans and his mouth hanging slackjawed. While i played the clueless heroine who kept stopping random strangers begging them to help me. I played it up by tripping and allowing him to catch up to me. He tripped ontop of me causing me to squeal as he pretended to eat my neck as he nuzzled it. We sat there giggling and laughing until an employee nicely came up and told us to find a selection or leave. So we eventually settled on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The other woman. The last one was curtsey of me whining and begging and him finally giving in. We went up to the counter with our movies and the lady pretty much rushed us through. I don't think I've ever seen employees happier as we were leaving but I don't think we were that bad.

We left the video store and stopped in at a local pizza joint called Pj's. Jace ordered an extra large meat lovers and cheese sticks along with bread sticks. He also got two 2-liters of pop. My mouth was agape at all of the food he ordered but I said nothing. He took my hand and led me towards a table and we sat down.

"So uhm random question. Am I taking you home or...?" He let the rest of the question trail off. I knew what he was asking. Was I planning on staying with him? I hadn't really thought that part through. I've never stayed all night with a guy that wasn't Vince or Dom. So needless to say I've never had a sleepover with a guy who found me attractive before. I dont think I'm ready for sex yet. I didn't want him expecting it either. I looked down at my hands, unsure of what to say. I started to nibble on my bottom lip out of nervousness. He reached across the table and grabbed my hand.

"Let's play it by ear okay. If you decide you want to go home I'm okay with that. Just let me know darlin'." I nodded, embarrassed. I was flipping out about staying with Jace. He was the ultimate sweetheart when it came to me so why would I be worried? If I didn't want anything to happen it wouldn't. The bell dinged, signalling that our food was ready and Jace got up to go get it. His phone lit up on the table on his side. I couldn't help but be nosy so I looked at what was highlited on his screen.

Scott

When u comin home bro

my heart rate relaxed. Maybe that was the good friend he met out there. For an instant I thought it could have been another girl. I mean Jace is perfect. Who wouldn't want him? But my heart quickly sped back up when the message ran back through my head. When was he going home? I hadnt ever really thought about him leaving. Maybe it wasn't such a good idea getting involved with him again. He returned to our table with an arm full of food.I stood up quickly and he leaned in for a kiss which I nicely gave him.

"Uh your phone was going off." He shrugged.

"Grab it and read it to me." I grabbed the phone off of the table as he headed for the door. I quickly caught up with him. Even with his arms full he still held the door for me.

"Its from Scott. It says when you comin home bro." I walked ahead of him and opened up the backseat of the suv.

"Text him back and tell him not for a few days." I nodded and did as he asked as he placed the food in the backseat. When his hands were empty I handed him his phone and hopped into the SUV. When he got in I found myself fiddeling with my fingers. He was going to go home soon. How was I going to handle that? I've grown so attached to him lately. I wondered if his impending exit was the reason he kept kissing me so much? I decided to ask.

"Jace?" He was backing the car out of the parking lot. I was nervous about what he was going to say but I needed to hear it. I needed to hear he was leaving.

"Yeah babe?" I sighed as he pulled out onto the main road and started towards his hotel.

"Why are you so affectionate right now?" He looked at me with a raised eyebrow.

"Am I being too affectionate for you?" I shook my head quickly.

"Its not that. I was just wondering if there was a reason." He stared straight ahead and was silent for a few minutes. Here it comes. I felt my heart breaking all over again.

"I'm not pressuring you into sex Roxie. I thought you knew that. When you're ready, you're ready. I'm not going to rush that. Yes I like kissing you but I know there's a limit and I'm okay with that. You do know I have to go home soon but I'll be out here every weekend if that's what you want. I want to be with you. I love you Roxie so I'm willing to wait." I was stunned by what he had to say so I stayed silent as it sank it. It was a wonderful feeling, knowing that no matter what he was there. Much like you are for Dom, my little voice in my head interjected. I rolled my eyes and started to scold myself but thought twice about it. This was not the time to argue with myself.I already felt crazy enough right now. I was surprised at just how relieved I felt at his words. I was more than glad that he was willing to wait until I was ready. Would Dom be willing to wait? I honestly didn't know. I was positive that Jace had sex before so that made it more special to me than ever that he was going to wait.

"Thank you, you have no idea how much that means to me." He reached over for my hand and kissed the back of it. Maybe just maybe this was right. Maybe we could make this work.

We made it back to the hotel and I grabbed the movies as he grabbed all of the food. I unlocked the door for him and held it open as he came walking up with his endless pile of food. We sat down and dived in, in Jade's case literally, into a piece of pizza and watched teenage mutant ninja turtles. I don't know how I was going to manage when he went home. It wasn't until we were laying in bed cuddling that it really hit me. I really wanted to kiss him. I slowly lifted my head up and kissed him with as much energy as I could muster. He quickly caught up to speed and my stomach started flipping. I let my hands roam under his shirt, bad idea I know. But it was so nice to feel his skin. I felt like mine was on fire as his fingers kept lightly touching the belly of my shirt. I lifted the bottom of my shirt enough so he could touch my stomach and when his fingers made contact with skin I thought I was going to burst into flames. I started tugging at his shirt and he gladly came out of it. I started tugging at mine when he stopped me.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" I placed his hand back on my ribs.

"I don't want to have sex. I just want to..." I trailed off as his hand skimmed my ribs lightly. "That I don't want you to stop." He smirked and leaned down and kissed his way from under my bra down my side and he stopped at my hip. His traced his tongue over it and then started to suck. Member what I said about being on fire? Yeah it didn't have shit on this feeling. He swirled his tongue and I arched my hips. If my hip felt this good how would...woah Rox! Its time to stop. I heard my phone go off but I didn't care. My head was too far gone. Jace moved to my other side and kissed me once again down my side. As soon as he got to my hip, my phone went off again.

"FUCK! This has to be important." Jace moved politely as I grabbed my phone off of the night stand. Two new texts it read.

The first one was from Vince. I rolled my eyes. Really this couldn't wait? I opened the message and I damn near swallowed my tongue.

Rox, I told Dom. I told Dom everything he knows so he's probably going to be hitting u up. I'm sorry

the other one was from Mia's phone.

Roxie this is Dom, come see me when u get a chance.

A/n: so new chapter I know its centered around her and Jace but the ending was huge wasn't it? So its officially my birthday now! Happy birthday me! So leave me reviews please!