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After Robbie's and my talk, I went to play with Amelie. I mean she's the reason I came her so I should really spent more time with her.

"Jadey?", she asks me as we sit in the backyard, playing cards. "Can I call Jake and uncle Beck?"

"Sure if you want to", I shrug eventhough I am not really happy about it.

"Thank you", she giggles as I call Beck for her.

"Hey Jade", Beck answers, sounding worried. "Are you okay? Cat called me she was really worried about you."

"Hey I am fine", I reply him, sighing. "I just drunk too much wine. Don't worry."

"Why were you drinking? You know I don't like that", he tells me annoyed.

"Well I don't care", I hiss at him. "I am not your girlfriend anymore! I can do what when I feel like it."

"Not as long as you are with my daughter!", he shouts at me, furious.

"I would never do anything to harm her!", I snap, getting more and more pissed. "You know that!"

"Jadey please stop fighting", Amelie whimpers, climbing on my lap.

"I am sorry, baby girl", I kiss her head before remembering Beck on the phone again. "Amelie wants to talk to you. I'll hand her the phone now."

I turn on the loudspeaker before hand my mobile to Amelie.

"Hey cutie pie", Beck greets her. "How are you? I really miss you."

"Hi uncle Beck", she giggles, happily. "I am great! I miss you too. Will you come visit us?"

"No, sweetie", he chuckles. "I have to go to school. I will see you as soon as you come back, promise."

"Yeah", she calls loudly. "Will Jake be there too?"

"If you want him to come", Beck replies. "He asks about you all the time."

"Really?", she giggles, blushing a bit. "He is my best friend."

"And you are his", he tells her, gently.

"Beckett!", I can hear his mother call from the distance. "Get off the phone! Lunch is ready!"

"I am coming, mum", he shouts back than his voice softens again. "Sorry Amelie I have to go. I'll call you later."

"Bye Beck", she pouts a bit. "I love you."

"I love you too, Amelie", Beck tells her gently. "Bye Jade."

I just hang up without saying anything.

I pull Amelie closer to me, kissing her cheek. "Do you want to go swimming again?"

"Yeah", she jumps to her feet excited. "Hurry up, Jadey."

I laugh as I get up and jump in the pool with her. We play in the water for a while as I try to teach her swimming without swimmies. It doesn't really work as she refuses to let go off me, scared she'll drown.

It is really hard to persude her to come out of the pool with me again. She really loves playing in the water specially when it's as hot outside as here. Amelie is just as lucky as me when it comes to the fact that we are both incapable of sweating.

When I finally managed to get her to lie down on our towel with me, I pull my phone out to text Ryder.

I thought about your offer. - Jade

It takes him a few minutes to answer.
So? - Ryder

Pick me up at ten pm. - Jade

I'll be there. Dress up for me, baby. - Ryder

I smirk a bit as I put my phone down again. I probably shouldn't have done that but I am not going to feel bad for it. I have a right to enjoy my life and right now sleeping with other guys makes me happy. I mean if sex with Robbie was good than how mind-blowing will it be with Ryder who has way more experience.

A few hours later I get a call from Andre, telling me that he just arrived in Phoenix.

I drive to the airpot to pick him up immediately.

Liv had prepared the guestroom by now that Andre and Robbie were going to share for the time of our stay.

I smile brightly when I see him and jump on his back that was turned to me. "Hello there!"

"Hey Jade", Andre laughs, grabbing my thighs. "It's great to see that you are in a much better mood now."

I lean over to kiss his cheek. "Robbie and I talked about things and now everything is fine again. Can you image he was shocked that I consider him as my friend?"

"It's no surprise", he laughs loudly as he carries me to my car. "You are not exactly a very nice person."

I roll my eyes, chuckling. "Well I've got a reputation to hold upright. Remember I am the evil witch of the west? I have a heart made of ice."

I get in my car with Andre and drive Beck home where the others are already waiting for us.

We go inside and Liv immediately hugs Andre. "Hello there handsome. How has my favorite midwife been?"

"Don't remind me", Andre whines, covering his ears. "It was so horrible!"

Liv loves teasing Andre whenever she sees him. She really likes my best friend a lot.

"Come on", she laughs, punching his arm. "You were a witness of the biggest wonder of live, childbirth."

"Thanks but that isn't something I want to relive", he groans. "I can never think of babies and childbirth again without thinking of Amelie popping out of Jade's..."
"We get it!", Jonathan calls loudly. "Stop talking! Liv leave Andre alone."

Liv just rolls her eyes. "You ruined all my fun", she complains.

My uncle wraps his arm around her and pulls her to the dining room.

I follow them with Amelie to give the boys a moment to talk.

I help Liv set the table and than call them for dinner.

"Yesterday we all had barely time to talk", my aunt announces after we ate and I brought Amelie to bed. "So you guys how is school?"

"Really from all the things you could ask us, you chose school?", I roll my eyes.

"Yes", she grins at us. "So how is it going?"

"It's fine", I shrug at her. "Well if you ignore the fact Vega steals all the leads from me and our principal is an annoying bitch. She totally hates me and gives me detention all the time."
"I am sure she doesn't hate you", Jonathan laughs. "Knowing you, you sure gave her enough reasons to give you dentention."

"It's none of her business if I kiss my boyfriend in school", I glare at him. "I am pretty sure it's not written in the school ordinance that it's forbidden."

"Kissing?", Andre laughs. "That's how you call that? I prefer the terms trying to swallow each other to describe what you do in the hallways not to mention all the times you were caught in the janitor's closet, black box theatre and the restrooms."

"You forgot the music room", I hiss annoyed. "and Sikowitz' classroom."

"Really Jade?", he groans, looking disgusted. "You've got to be kidding."

"You know you still love me", I tease him, kissing his cheek.

"You are just a very lucky girl", Andre chuckles. "To have such amazing friends."

"I know", I grin at him. "Now if we could stop talking about my sex life."
"Gladly", Liv laughs loudly eventhough she seems to really enjoy this conversation. "So Andre how is it going with your music?"

"Amazing", Andre tells her excited. "I got a record deal and I am going to write the music for Sikowitz new play."
"A new play?", I look at him, surprised. "What is it about?"

"It's not actually new it's just a revised version of Wicked", he grins at me. "And guess who is playing the Wicked Witch of the West."
"Let me guess, Vega", I roll my eyes, annoyed.

"Nope", he chuckles. "Wicked witch of the west... get it?"

"You are kidding me, right?", I glare at Andre. "I am going to kill Sikowitz."

"Relax it was just a joke", he laughs, loudly. "Cat is playing Elphaba. Her audition was amazing, she was the best out twenty girls who auditioned for that role."

"Of course Cat is amazing", Robbie defends her, blushing. "She's an really talented actress not to mention her beautiful voice."

"Oh are you defending your little lover?", I tease him, poking his sides.

"No", he blushs even more. "I just like her as an friend. Apart from that she is not interested in me."

"Cat is so into you", Andre laughs loudly. "She totally loves you!"

"That's not true", Robbie calls desperately. "I mean I tried to ask her out so often and she always ran away screaming."

"But only because she's so insecure", I slap him. "How stupid are you, nerd?"

"You can't call me stupid and a nerd in one sentence that is just so wrong", he tries to change the subject.

"Robbie", I glare at him. "Don't you dare changing the subject."

"Jade's right", Andre nods. "Cat is very insecure. Buy her some roses and candy and than ask her out again."

"You are one to talk", Robbie sighs frustrated. "You can have every girl you want. I only want Cat and can't have her. It's hopeless."
"Will you stop complaining?", I groan annoyed. "One of your biggest problems is your lack of confidence not to mention that thing you carry around with you. Without your puppet and clothes, you are half so bad."

"Jadelyn please", Andre scolds me. "Now I have an mental cinema and I really don't like the movie it's playing."
"Andre I didn't even mean it like that", I roll my eyes, glaring at him. "I just wanted to say that he has a decent body and with another choice of clothes and a new haircut, he could be a good catch, I guess."
"Wow", Jonathan teases me. "I think that's the nicest thing you ever said to anyone besides Amelie and she doesn't count seeing as she's your daughter."
"I am just being honest", I shrug. "Apart from that I slept with him so I owe him at least a few nice words and a good advice how he can win Cat's heart."

"Since when do you care about anyone besides yourself?", Andre asks me, grinning.

"I don't", I smirk at him. "I am just in a good mood. Amelie and I had a great afternoon together apart from Beck being annoying."

"You talked to Beck?", Robbie asks me, nervous. "You didn't tell him what happened, right?"

"I am not stupid", I roll my eyes. "I still want to see Amelie grow up. He's going to kill the both of us if he finds out."
"Jade", Andre sighs. "You have to tell him eventually."
"I know", I mutter leaning back in my seat. "But not anytime soon. It's not like I cheated on him. I am not his girlfriend anymore so basical it's none of his business."

"If you say so", he shrugs obvious not happy with my reply. "His reaction will just get worse the longer you keep it a secret."
"You should wait until we graduated", Robbie suggests insecure. "And I moved far far away from LA."

"Beck is not going to kill you", I squeeze his hand. "Don't worry about it."

"I have every reason to be afraid", he calls starting to freak out. "Beck is very overprotective if it comes to you."
"Fine!", I groan loudly. "I won't mention you when I tell him that I slept with other guys."

"Thank you so much", Robbie calls relieved. "I owe you big time for it."
"Don't mention it", I sigh. "I just don't feel well with the knowledge of not only ruined my relationship but your friendship too."

"That's shockingly nice of you", Andre says surprised. "Still I think you shouldn't lie to Beck about sleeping with someone else."

"Who said it's going to be a lie?", I smirk at him. "I actually have a date tonight."

"Really with whom?", Liv wants to know, excited. "Ryder?"

"Yeah", I admit, shrugging. "He's taking me out."
"Ryder is an asshole", Robbie frowns at me. "He's going to break your heart, Jade."

"Don't worry about me", I laugh a bit. "It's not like that. I am not interested in a relationship either."

"Why do you go out with him than?", Andre asks me, irritated.
"For the same reasons you go on dates with different girls every weekend", I roll my eyes.

My best friend chuckle, amused. "Being single makes you an even bigger bitch."

"I was the good girl long enough", I smirk at him. "It's time for me to start living."

"I am very proud of you Jadelyn", Jonathan grins, patting my hand. "It's about time you figure out who you are without Beck."
"Am I the only one who think that Jade sleeping around is a bad idea?", Robbie looks around at us.

"Robbie you look at it the wrong way", Liv explains to him, gently. "It's better if she does it now that Beck and her are broken up than in ten years. Let's face it they are meant to be and are going to be back together for sure. We just think they should gain more experience before they'll end up cheating on each other later in life because they get the feeling to be missing out."

"I understand", he nods, still looking not very pleased.

"We talked about that yesterday, Robbie", I tell him, gently. "I already got the feeling to be stuck in my relationship. I need some time away from everything."

"I know, Jade", he sighs. "I am just worried about you. I don't want you to get hurt."
"That's very nice of you", I get up, kissing his cheek. "But you don't have to worry about me. I won't let him hurt me."

He just sighs, nodding.

It's actually really cute that Robbie is so worried about me. Maybe I should have payed more attention to him as a person than just the puppet he's been hiding behind. I like Robbie the person and really thing he'd be a good catch for Cat. He has a good heart and would never hurt her. They would really make a good couple, I guess.

I go upstairs quickly and get dressed in a short black dress and silver highheels. I pull on some jewelry, braiding my hair and fixing my make-up.

I hear a car honk outside and kiss Amelie's head and than say goodbye to the others before leaving.

I get in the car with Ryder, letting him kiss me gently. I chuckle a bit as I pull away from him. "You have to stop that."

"Why should I?", he asks me, grinning. "You like it."

"What exactly makes you think that?", I lean over to him, putting my hands on his thighs. My face is only a few inches away from him so I can feel his hot breath on my lips.

"I don't know", he whispers against my lips. "Probably that you can't keep your hands off me."

"Now you mistake me for you", I laugh before kissing him again.

He kisses me back immdiately, pulling me close to him. I wrap my arms around his neck as he pulls me into his lap. I chuckle against his lips as I roll my hips against his.

Ryder moans gently, grabbing me by the waist. "You better stop now."
"Where would be the fun if I did?", I smirk at him, kissing his neck.

"Not here, baby", he chuckles. "Let's go to my place."

"Sounds good to me", I grin at him as I climb back into my seat. "But first we have a date."

"Really?", he raises an eyebrow at me. "You want to go on a date with me?"

"Don't worry, Ryder", I laugh loudly. "I know you are not into relationships. I already figured that out but I am not going to sleep with you without going on a date first."

"You are lucky that you're so beautiful", Ryder reaches over and grabs my hand, lacing his fingers through mine. "I never take girls on a real date no matter how badly I want to fuck her."

"Wow you just made me the happiest girl alive", I mock him, playing with his hand.

"I just complimented you", he rolls his eyes playfully. "And what do I get in return? I get mocked."
"You complimented me?", I tease him. "I must have failed to hear them."

"Want me to repeat them?", he grins still focussed on the road.

"You should", I nod, smiling.

"Well where should I start", he chuckles. "You are beautiful in every single way. You are not just hot and sexy, no you really are beautiful. What more do I like about you? You are feisty and still very caring when it comes to your sister. You are quiet a bit overprotective what's adorable because it shows how much you love her. You are hilarious when you are drunk and ..."

"You better stop now", I blush deeply before I can stop it. "Otherwise I get the impression that someone has a huge crush on me."

"Yeah sure as if", he laughs. "I already told you I am not into relationships and that whole feelings crap."

Ryder is really full of surprises. He is actually very funny when he's not trying to be cool. He makes me feel good even desirable simply with words something I kind of missed with Beck lately. Sure he still wants me and my body but he never tells me that I am beautiful anymore or takes me on dates. It's just I think we got so used to each other that we take it for granted to be together. We are so caught up in that whole daily routine, we just stopped trying to keep our relationship exciting.

"You don't have to do that", I chuckle loudly.

"What do you mean?", he asks me, not taking his eyes off the road.

"You don't need to compliment me in order to get in my pants", I grin, looking out of the window.

Ryder shrugs, squeezing my hand. "I know that. I complimented you because I wanted to and I heard somewhere that every guy should pay a compliment on the girl he takes out."

I just roll my eyes. "Well you heard right. It's actually nice being complimented, my ex didn't say anything like that to me in a long time. I hate compliments but it's still good to hear them sometimes."

"Your ex is a fool if he doesn't value you", he tells me. "You really are one special girl."
"Where are you taking me?", I try to change the subject.
I really don't want to talk about Beck right now. I just want to enjoy my fake-date with Ryder and have a good time.

"We are there", he grins as he parks his car.

We are at the Holly's one of the hotels of Ryder's family. I get out, chuckling. "You know I imaged something different when I wanted a date. I meant more like going to the cinema or a restaurant."

"Well Jadelyn", Ryder wraps his arm around my shoulders. "There is a restaurant in the hotel and it's closed tonight because I ordered a candle-light-dinner. Afterwards we are going skinny-dipping in the pool while they are playing some really amazing movie there."

I am really surprised this actually sounds very romantic and like a real date. I am not going to tell him that though, I don't want him to think I am overinterpreting.

"Sounds nice", I shrug, leaning into him as he takes me inside.

When Ryder said that the restaurant was closed tonight, I thought he was joking but he really wasn't.

Everywhere are candles and if I say everywhere I mean it. There are some on the floor building a way to a table for two in the middle of the gigantic room and on every single table. In the background there was playing some faint piano music.

Ryder pulls out a chair for me so I sit down, watching him take his seat across from me.
"Do you like it?", he asks me, smirking.
"It's okay", I roll my eyes, trying to not seem as impressed as I am.

"You love it", Ryder grins at me, reaching over the table to hold my hand.
I lace my fingers through his, shrugging. "Not at all."

He just laughs, kissing my knuckles.

After dinner Ryder takes me to the hotel pool that's only lightened by the lights installed on the floor of the swimming pool. We get in the water, naked of course as only we have access to it tonight. We swim for a while than get in the inbuilt jacuzzi and the movie starts playing on a big screen.

"Jonathan told me it's your favorite movie too", he grins at me as he pulls me into his arms. "What are we watching?", I asks him but than quickly recognize it. "The scissoring! I love this movie!"

Ryder laughs loudly and kisses my forehead. "I know."

I snuggle even closer to him, relaxing as we watch my favorite movie.

When it's over he takes me upstairs to his hotel suite.

I have to admit that this was one of the best dates I ever had. It was really amazing specially if you consider the fact that Ryder insists he never had a date before. I haven't had that much fun in a very long time and I was right about the sex too. It really was mind-blowing and it sure wasn't the last time we did it.