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Chapter 18 – Yes or No?

"Life is going to suck if I don't win the wizard competition and have to actually get dressed and learn to drive."

She laughs like its no big deal then comes over and kisses me on the cheek.

"I'm going to go downstairs. Wait five or ten minutes then climb down the fire escape and come in the front door. Kay?"

"Aye aye captain."

I say and she sticks her tongue out at me before she leaves.

*Alex*

I can't believe Jake spent the night last night. I've never had a boy sleep in my bed before but it was so great. It was romantic; Jake is romantic. He looks so cute when he's sleeping. Normally Jake always looks so big, strong, and wise but when he was sleeping there next to me, his arm wrapped loosely around my waist, he looked so… young and innocent. He's definitely not innocent though. Yeah, definitely not innocent; I laugh to myself on my way down the stair as I think about what we were doing when Mason walked in.

"Morning Alex."

Harper greets as I get to the bottom of the stairs. I smile and sit next to her on the couch.

"Morning."

I say.

"Your awfully cheerful this morning."

My mom says suspiciously but I just shrug. I know it's because of Jake spending the night and partially because I don't have to worry about Mason being lost anymore but I can't tell them that.

Mason is sitting at the kitchen table with my brothers and practically glaring at me. I feel terrible about the whole situation between him, Jake, and I but... I love Jake. I just need to find someone I can set him up with, to make him happy again. He'll forget about me if I can just find another girl to replace me. I sigh and look away from Mason.

There's a knock at the door, my instantly heart flutters, and I jump to answer the door. I try and hide my disappointment when I realize its Juliet and not Jake.

"Hey Juliet. I didn't know you were coming over."

"Yeah, today is Justin and me's one year anniversary. He has the whole day planned."

"But Justin its your turn to work."

I whined, thinking that I'd have to fill in for his shift. Justin rolls his eyes.

"Chill out Alex. I got Jake to fill in for me."

Oh that makes sense. Jake said he was working today. Where is he? He should be here by now.

"Justin I would have filled in for you."

Mason insists, looking slightly offended. Justin looks at me awkwardly. I feel bad that he's getting stuck in the middle of my Jake, Mason drama. I roll my eyes.

"Sorry man. I've had this planned for a while. I asked him a few days ago and you weren't around."

Mason looks like he's about to insist he take the shift or something when we're saved by another knock at the door. By the way Juliet tensed I know its Jake. I wish they could get along a lot better. Maybe they will in time.

I smile regardless, as I answer the door. Jake stands there in the clothes I flashed him into this morning; a back polo and medium wash denim jeans. He looks so sexy. I want to throw myself at him but remind myself that everyone is just behind me in the living room and kitchen. He smiles back at me with that illuminating grin.

"Good morning."

He says, as his grin turns slightly mischievous. I hold back my laughter at his joke.

"Good Morning Jake"

My mom greets from the table. He smiles in her direction. Mason is glaring daggers at Jake but Jake seems to be really good at ignoring it. He's also not freaking about Juliet, which makes me so happy. I can't stop grinning at Jake.

"Morning Mrs. Russo."

My mom laughs and shakes her head.

"How many times do I have to tell you to call me Theresa?"

He smiles a cute lopsided grin.

"One more time I'm afraid."

She smiles and clears away my brothers' breakfast dishes.

"Well Jake we better get down and start slicing some lunch meat before we open"

My dad says, standing up from the table.

"Yeah thanks so much for filling in for me."

Justin adds

"No problem Justin. And well Mr. Russo, Theresa…"

He says with a wink toward my mom. She laughs. She totally loves him.

"…I was wondering if I could talk to you guys about something before we get to work."

He finishes and they look a little worried but I know he just wants to ask them if I could come with him to Washington to visit his family. I really want to meet his family and friends and to see the place he lives but I can't help but be nervous.

"Of course. Should we take this conversation somewhere private?"

Jake smiles.

"Oh that's not necessary. I was just… I haven't been home in months and am planning to visit my family back in Washington in a week or so and was wondering… if Alex could come and meet my dad. It would mean the world to me and to him."

I bite my lip and cross my fingers behind my back in anticipation of their answer. Juliet sees me cross my fingers and smiles at me.

My parents look at each other and exchange knowing glances before my dad speaks.

"Well…