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Chapter 2

JADE'S POV

"CAT!" I screamed at my red-headed friend who was sitting on my bed playing with her hair and hugging a pillow.

"Whatty?" She jumped up confused at my angry tone.

"Where did you put my blouse? It was right here." I shouted pointing to my bed.

"Which one?"

"The red one. Are you sitting on it? Because if you are I'm going to cut y-..."

Cat was looking at me with the face of a child who got caught stealing cookies from the jar and cut me off. "Nooo..." She sat up on the bed only to realize that she was indeed sitting on it and continued. "The blouse was beneath me."

"Come on! It was here the whole time and now it's all wrinkled and messy." I exclaimed sorrowfully. "What am I going to wear?"

Cat widened her eyes and looked at me strangely. "And from when do you care about your clothes, especially when only our friends will see you?" She raised an eyebrow at me smiling.

"Is it that bad to look hot all the time?" I snapped at her. She knew me too well, that's why she's my best friend. Although, she acts stupid, naively and childish most of the time, Cat is pretty smart. She was there for me when I needed her, she helped me get through everything that happened... Our friendship means the world to me. She's like the sister I never had. Ok, Tori is my best friend too but I know Cat since kindergarten and we became friends immediately. So, it's different.

"It's not." She answered and stared at me. Our staring-at-each-other game went on for a bit longer till I let out a sigh.

"You know, we're not alone in this house. I mean, Ian is here, the boys will be here, Tori, Beck..." I smiled when his name came out of my mouth. Cat was now shocked and pulled my hand to make me sit on the bed.

"Wait! You like Beck?" She screamed at the top of her lungs.

"Shh... Ian could hear." I whispered and made myself comfortable on the bed next to her.

"So you like him?"

"I don't know. I mean he always was like a brother to me. We grew up together. Well, kinda. He's 26 and I'm 17, almost 18 but...things have changed. I never saw how handsome and hot he is till now."

"Awww...that's so sweet. Jade West has a crush." Cat started tickling me.

"Don't you dare call me "sweet" ever again." I declared and pushed her off me.

"So the fact that I said that you have a crush doesn't bother you?" She grinned innocently.

"Shut up." I punched her shoulder lightly. "That's our secret Kitty Cat. No one can know. NO ONE!" I placed my hands on her shoulders to make her face me.

"Ok. Pinky promise?" She raised her pinky in front of me waiting.

"Pinky promise. But so you know, if you tell anyone I like Beck, I'll cut your pinky off. Got it?" I threatened.

"Sometimes you scare the hell out of me Jadey."

"Good. Now help me find something to wear...and no I'm not going to wear the pink t shirt you got me last year." I informed her when she was heading to my walk-in closet.

"But why? It's so cute." She pouted.

"You just said the reason why."

Being single isn't always bad. It definitely has its benefits. Right now though, it sucks. Tori is making out with Andre in my pool, while Robbie is splashing around with Cat who giggles shyly. I'm here...sunbathing (kind of since I'm so pale and easily get burnt).

Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I still was with Ryder. I liked him, but it wasn't that serious, we were more like friends with benefits that developed to something more. I met him right after my parents died. Right after I started going out again. He was fun and intriguing, the definition of a bad boy. He had a motorcycle, tattoos and his whole attitude was the one of 'rebel without a cause'. Maybe that's why I liked him. Maybe after what happened I needed something to get me off the edge. I still remember the feeling of the adrenaline rushing through my veins on the motorcycle. Though, after my brother found out he wanted to kill me. Now that I'm thinking about it he was right. Ryder wasn't for me.

That day when we went at a motorcycle race, Ian was about to have a heart attack. Since he was my guardian he left his meeting, got Beck and came to see us or actually grab me and take me home. That wasn't what he did though. Ryder and I had a small accident during the race. We were on the vehicle when he got a sharp turn and made us fall on the ground with force. Ryder was ok, with some bruises and scratches on his arms and legs. Me on the other, hand wasn't that well. I broke my arm as it turned out. I can recall Ian's and Beck's angry and worried face. Ian hugged me and called an ambulance, while Beck punched Ryder in the face when he got up. One more bruise starting to appear in his face.

How couldn't I like Beck? He was always there for me and especially Ian who had a hard time adjusting to his new responsibilities. Beck, helped him with the company and Ian hired him as the main lawyer of our firm. He helped him take care of me and get through the loss. If it wasn't Beck we would be a screwed up family!

I stretched my arms and legs on my sunbed and decided that I wanted something cool to drink since it was so hot outside. I got up and fixed my black bikini.

"I'm going to get some juice." I informed the others.

"Can you bring me some?" Robbie asked.

"No. You have hands and legs, don't you?" I smirked and left.

I walked in the kitchen and checked our fridge for some juice when Hanna, our house keeper, stepped in.

"Hello sweetie. Do you want something? I can make you and the kids some snacks if you want to." She offered her warm brown eyes looking at me, smiling.

"If it's not a big deal." I smiled back. She works for us for about 20 years and I can say that she's like a mom to us. Her 52 years of life and wisdom helped get through with us easily...

"It's not dear. I will go get everything I need from the storage room."

"Thanks."

I was drinking my juice, sitting on the counter when Beck walked in, dressed in a suit, as usual.

"Hey, cookie." He kissed my temple softly.

"I've told you to stop calling me cookie. I'm not a child anymore." I exclaimed and tried to hide my smile.

"I know that. You'll be 18 in 2 months." He winked at me.

"So...stop!" I giggled. Yes. Jade West giggled.

"But why? It's so cute and you're cute so it matches perfectly." Beck stood in front of me smirking, with his hand next to me on the counter.

"Hm...You think?" I leaned a little closer unconsciously.

"I do." He replied and approached me. We were staring at each other when he took a step back, so I could hop off the counter.

"So what are you doing here?"

"I'm working on some cases and a few other work matters in your brother's office, waiting for him. We have to sign a contract and other boring stuff... What are you up to?" He asked me. God, his eyes are so gorgeous and his lips as well. The was his lips turn into a smile and... I have to stop staring.

"I'm outside with the guys. We're hanging out in the pool. Wanna come?" I questioned.

"I don't think so. I have to finish with work and..."

"Come on. For me? Please?" I begged him and grabbed him from his light blue tie. He gulped and I don't know if it's because of our proximity and for a second I think "Maybe he likes me."

"Ok. But just for a little while. For you." He chuckled.

"Perfect. Now go get off of this suit. Take Ian's trunks. He has many. I'll be outside." I kissed his cheek and headed to the pool when I heard him say "Yes ma'am." I smirked to myself and felt his eyes on me, so I wiggled my hips sensually while walking. I completely forgot I was still in my bikini and he was probably checking me out.

End! What did you think? I tried to put some cade moments in this chapter. Is that ok? Do you want me to write more about another pairing? More bade moments? More jori? More tandre? Thanks for reading! Don't forget to review! :D

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