"Jayson, where's mom?" The person sounded familiar to Emma. She turned around to see Ellie standing at the foot of Jay's bed with her mouth wide open.
"She went out with Fredrick." Jay replied.
"Oh, okay. Well, I'm ordering pizza." Ellie pivoted out of the room.
Emma turned to Jay. Before she could say anything, Jay spoke up.
"She's my sister. We had different mothers. When her mom died, my dad took her in. She kept her mom's last name, that's why we don't have the same last name. But yeah, she's my sister/" Jay inhaled deeply. Emma bobbed her head up and down. "Okay, cool"
Emma nodded again. She stopped and bit her lip. Then she looked down at herself, realizing that she didn't have a shirt on. She turned to look back at Jay. He smiled and kissed her again as they fell back down on the bed.
They ended up not going all the way. The moment had passed, but they still kissed for awhile.
Ellie knocked on Jay's door telling him and Emma that the pizza was there. They now sat at the kitchen table silently. Ellie decided to speak up.
"So, Emma, I thought you were dating Sean. What happened?"
Emma cleared her throat. "Um. He broke up with me last night."
"Oh, I'm sorry. Must be a sore subject." Ellie looked down.
"Not really actually. Jay kinda made me realize that I don't need her. I don't, so I'm okay." Emma smiled at Jay who took a bit of his pizza. There was a silence, but Jay broke it.
"Ellie, are you coming tonight?" Jay asked.
Ellie obviously knew there was a party, but she wasn't sure if she wanted to go.
"Are you driving? Because I want to bring a friend." Ellie looked down as she said friend.
"depends on who the friend is." Jay looked and Ellie and took another bit of his pizza.
"Well, Craig just got back from Vancover. And he said he wanted to hang out with me."
Before Jay could say anything Emma's phone rang. The called id read 'Manny'. Emma answered the phone.
Convo between Emma and Manny8
Emma: Hello
Manny: Emma, I need you tonight. Can you please come home?
Emma: Manny, I can't. A friend took me out.
Emma Lied to Manny. She just really wanted to be with Jay. Manny sighed, and Emma could hear tears in Manny's voice.
Manny: Craig just broke up with me
Emma looked at Ellie, then down again
Emma: Oh, Manny. I am so sorry. What did he say?
Manny: Um, he said that he like someone else.
Emma: Did he say who it was.
Manny: Well, we were at the dot, after school, he picked me up. And he was just like. 'I love you, but I'm not in love with you.' So I was like 'What do you mean?' and he goes, 'I like someone else, but we can still be friends.' And I'm all like 'are you serious? Who is it?' and he like didn't say anything. And then Ellie walks in the door. He looks over at her and looks down, then back at me.
Emma: Ellie? When Emma said her name, Ellie looked at her.
Manny: Yea, Ellie. And then I was all like 'OH MY GOD! It's Ellie.' And he bit his lip and nodded. So I Just got up and left. Emma, I can't believe he broke up with me!! And he likes Ellie. Before I left, I heard him ask her to hang out tonight.
Emma paused for a second.
Emma: So will you still cover for me?
Manny sighed, and sounded pissed
Manny: Yea, Emma. I'll cover for you.
Emma: Listen, we will hang out tomorrow, I promise. Just please do this for me tonight.
Manny: Okay. Just make sure your not home late.
Emma: Yes mommy. Bye.
Manny: Bye
Emma pressed end on her phone.
Jay looked at her.
"What was that?" Jay asked. Emma turned to Ellie and looked at her.
"Manny's upset. She wanted me to ask Ellie a question. Do you mind if I talk to her alone for a minute?" Emma asked Jay. He nodded and got up.
"I gotta change anyways." He walked away, towards his room after taking a nothing slice of pizza with him. Ellie spoke up after a minute of silence.
"So? What did she want you to ask me?" Ellie asked looking at Emma.
"Nothing. I just didn't want to say this in front of Jay." She swallowed then started again. "Craig broke up with her." Emma looked at Ellie, assuming that she would know what Emma was talking about, but she didn't.
"And. What's your point here Emma?"
Emma sighed deeply. "Craig told Manny the reason why he broke up with her was because he likes someone else. He likes you Ellie." Emma put her head down.
"Are you serious? Was he serious? Please tell me your not joking. Did Craig tell her himself?" Emma looked up at Ellie who was smiling from ear to ear.
"Yes to all questions." Emma answered.
"Did Manny want you to tell me?" Ellie asked.
"No, she didn't say anything about it. But I'm pretty sure that she hates you right now." Emma smiled.
'Well, uh, thanks for telling me. I know you didn't have to, so yeah. Thanks." Ellie smiled.
"No problem." Emma nodded.
"What's no problem?" Jay walked in. He was wearing a pair of jeans and a wife beater, and was pulling a black sweater over his head.
"Nothing." Emma needed to change the subject. "Ellie, do you have anything I could change into?"
"Yea, come on." Ellie grabbed Emma's arm, and pulled her away.
While Ellie and Emma were getting changed, anyone could have assumed they were best friends. They were laughing, making jokes, talking about boys, school, and everything possible. Ellie told Emma about her cutting and Emma told Ellie about her bulimia. They had bonded over the task of getting ready. Ellie did Emma's makeup, giving her black eyeliner, and purple shadow on her eyelids. She gave her mascara to do herself and clear lip-gloss that made her lips glow. Ellie had some the same makeup on herself except the eye shadow was lime green. Both of their hair was down and straight. They both had jeans on, but different shirts. Emma wore a like purple tank top that was short and showed her stomach. Which had light purple sandals to go along with it. Ellie wore a dark green tank top and lime colored sandals.
"Ellie, Emma, will you hurry up? We have to go!!" Jay called from the living room.
"We're coming!" Ellie screamed from here room, putting on the finishing touches of her makeup. Her and Emma came out arm and arm. Jay saw Emma, and his mouth opened wide.
"Now why did I spend all that money taking you to Paul? Ellie did an even better job, and cost less." He laughed. "Ellie, call Craig and tell him we will be there in 5 minutes." Ellie nodded then pulled out her cell phone and walked outside. Jay looked at Emma.
"Come over here hot stuff." Emma pointed to herself questionably. Jay nodded and she walked over.
Ellie got into the back of Jay's car. Emma sat up front with Jay driving. They had just pulled away from Jay's house and were heading toward Craig's. When Ellie called him, he was busy, but had nothing to do that night.
Craig: Hello
Ellie: Craig? It's Ellie.
Craig: Hey El. What's up?
Ellie: Um, nothing. What about you?
Craig: Uh, cleaning my room. I'm so bored, I have nothing to do tonight.
Ellie: Well, um, Jay and Emma are going to a party. Do you want to go?
Craig: Yeah! That sounds great. Can you give my 5 minutes to get dressed,
Ellie: laughing Yeah, sure no problem. See you soon,
Craig: Okay. Later El.
Jay pulled up in front of Craig's house. Craig ran out the door. He came over the car and Emma got out to let Craig in the back. She got back into the car and Jay pulled away. Craig turned to talk to Ellie.
"What's this? Jay and Emma? Together?" Jay turned around quickly, the turned back. Ellie shrugged and Emma grabbed Jay's hand.
"Jay, where are we going?" Emma asked. Jay stopped at the red light, leaned over and kissed Emma hard on the lips.
"This kid Jordan's parents house. But don't worry about it. Just enjoy the ride."
They arrived in front of a house, with loud music playing that could be heard down the beach. It was close to the water and Emma heard it as they pulled up after an hour of driving. The car ride had been fun, with Ellie and Craig talking in the back. Emma and Jay had a conversation of their own. Emma was starting to think how wrong she was about Jay. He was actually very nice guy. He just didn't let people in very easily, because he didn't want to get hurt, just like Emma. But they both were letting each other into their hearts. Ella let him know about what happened the night before (yes its only been one day) that made him somehow mad at Sean. Actually it pissed him off.
"What do you mean you overdosed? On what? Because of Sean??
Emma laughed at how Jay sounded. "They were painkillers." Emma put her head down. "and yes, because of Sean. I really loved him ya' know? He broke my heart. Way too many times, and I'm sick of it. I really need a change." Emma said trying to change the subject. "Thanks for doing all this for me. You really helped. With the hair and the clothes. I'm sick of being the good girl. I don't wanna be this way anymore, I wanna be--I don't know--more like." She pushed her hands through her hair. "Like you or Alex. Some one other then me."
Emma had gotten out of the car to let Ellie and Craig out of the back seat. Jay got out and walked around to Emma, then grabbed her hand.