A/N: Jake Long is Property of Disney, blah, blah, blah, you know the drill. If any of your wonderful readers have become curious please review and I will give you (limited) hints of the next chapter. Right, on with the show. BTW, Ashley's Dad will be introduced in this chapter.

Jake felt like he was flying. He had gotten a kiss from the girl of his dreams. Nothing could ruin his night. After finishing their pizza , he and Rose had agreed to take a short walk through Central Park before he took her home. They had just past the statue of an old sled dog, when their lovely moment was ruined.

"HEY JERK LONG!" a voice bellowed from behind them. Jake and Rose both groaned as they recognized the owner.

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An angry Brad Harrison stormed over to them. Jake sighed and turned around.

"What do you want now Harrison?" he asked irritably. He was SO not in the mood to deal with this asshole's crap.

" what the hell are you doing with MY girlfriend?" the blonde jock snarled. Jake's eyes narrowed.

" I'm treating her like a lady ought to be treated. With respect. Something I highly recommend you try." Jake snapped. Rose's eyes widened. If Jake wasn't careful, Brad would do serious harm to him. Brad snorted and turned to her and gave a sleazy smile.

" Hey Rosie babe, why don't you ditch the zero and hang with a hero?" He said. Rose felt her anger well up in her chest. She grabbed Jake's arm and pulled him close.

" I'm already with the hero you zero. YOU, ditched me for another girl, and left me alone and humiliated. Why the hell would I ever want to date you? Jake's a thousand, no a million times better than you, you asshole!" She snapped. Brad stiffened. Jake smiled at Rose.

"really?" he asked her. Rose looked at him and nodded before turning back to the blonde bully. Brad snarled.

" What's he got that I don't?" He asked. Rose snorted.

" Well, lets see. He's kind, honest, charming, brave, funny, smart, and he actually takes baths. He's always looking out for others, and he thinks of how his actions affect others. He isn't a thug, and he is the single most amazing guy I have ever met. While you are the most pig-headed, rude, sexist, violent, crude and obnoxious loser I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. Now get lost before I call the cops." She snapped. Brad just stood there for a moment before he snatched Jake up by his jacket.

" You made me look like a loser!" Brad growled. Jake snorted.

" Trust me you didn't need my help for that, you did that all on your own."

" Why you little…" But before Brad could finish he was jerked back by his arm. He wiped around and shouted.

" What the hell is wrong …..with…you….." he stammered as he looked up at the person who had interrupted him. In front of him stood a tall man with brown eyes and jet-black hair. He was wearing a white shirt with a leather jacket and a pair of torn up jeans and scuffed up biker boots. He glared down at Brad.

" Why are you bothering MY only nephew? You got some sort of problem boy?" The man growled. Brad shrank back. The man snarled slightly.

" You know I ought to file assault charges. You can go to jail for a long time for that kid. Now get lost, before I haul your ass down to the cops. GOT IT?" the man growled. Brad yelped and nodded then without another word bolted off in the opposite direction in which he had come. The man then turned to Jake and Rose. Jake smiled.

" Thanks Uncle Justin." He said. Rose was stunned. This man was Ashley's father? He looked nothing like her, but then again Ashley may have taken after her mother. She shook her head when the man spoke.

" No problem there kiddo. What kind of Uncle would I be if I didn't help ma favorite nephew?" Justin said with a smirk.

"I'm your only nephew." Jake said drolly. Rose snickered. Justin turned to her and smiled.

" So, your on a date? Hope your mom didn't set ya up with one of her friends daughters again. Last I heard that was a fiasco."

" UNCLE JUSTIN!" Jake said in horror. Rose frowned. Jake had been on a date before? With who? Justin smiled.

" Well Jake I have to get back to work. See you later sport. Have a nice night, the both of ya." He said as he began to walk away. Rose turned to Jake, her expression slightly hurt.

" You,…been on a date before?" she asked sadly. Jake looked at her with shock and sadness.

" It wasn't by choice. My mom made me go on a stupid date with this psycho girl who didn't bother to tell my mom she already had a boyfriend. It was the WORST night of my life. I had to take out a restraining order against her. I still have nightmares. You, well, your special. Your not like any girl I've met. Your, smart, your nice, your beautiful…Why am I still talking I am such a spaz. He said blushing hard. Rose felt her heart sped up.

"He thinks I'm beautiful? He is so sweet!" She thought.

"I….if, you want to call it off, I understand." Jake said sadly. Rose felt her heart flutter slightly. He look so cute like that. She smiled and grabbed hold of his hand. Jake looked up at her , slightly confused.

" Well, I guess I can be mad at you for that. So, how about we finish our first date?" She said softly. She then kissed his cheek. Jake turned a bright red once again. After they both returned to their normal skin coloring, Jake spoke up.

" Uh, well, ….do you, er, maybe wanna hang out with me and my friends sometime?" He asked shyly.

"YES!" Rose said, albet a bit too quickly. Catching her self she smiled. " How about we all go to the winter solstice dance?" she suggested sweetly. Jake gave a goofy grin and nodded.

" Yeah, that would be great. Well, I better get you home before your family hunts me down with pitchforks." Jake said with a smile and a laugh. He took Rose's hand in his and guided her back towards the parks entrance.

It was only a sort walk back to her Uncle's home and Rose silently wished her Aunt had let her stay out a little bit longer. Her first date with Jake had been the best night of her life so far. When they both got to the door she turned and faced him.

" Thanks Jake. I had a great time." She said before she leaned closer to him and kissed him on his mouth. Jake's eyes went far wider than they should have. His mind went blank suddenly as he tried to process what had just happened. Rose just giggled as she turned around.

" Good night Jake. See you at school." She said coyly as she went into the house. She shut the door and leaned against it and let out a soft squeal. She had finally gotten her first kiss!

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Jake stood still for a few seconds. He gingerly put a hand on his mouth. Then a wide and goofy grin crossed his face. He walked away from the house and after a few blocks, he went into an ally way and shifted into his dragon form. Then, without anymore restraint, he shot into the air and let out a loud yell.

" SHE KISSED ME! WHAHOOOOOOOOOO!"

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A/N: Next chapter be longer. Please review on each chapter.