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Chapter 3: You Got It

A few days later, Jen and Liam were finishing some interviews with potential new roommates. They had met a few interesting people but none that Jen would really want as a roommate.

"So, meet anyone you think is worthy?" Liam asked, sitting next to her on the couch.

She looked at him. "Kinda," she shrugged. "Amanda seemed nice." She said. He nodded. "I don't know about living with her three cats, though." He laughed. "And that Trevor guy seemed like he'd be great until he mentioned his band would be practicing here," she sighed.

"Yeah, and I don't know if I'd feel comfortable with you living with a guy," he teased.

"I may just have to take you up on your offer to move in," she said, resting her head on his shoulder. He laughed and wrapped his arms around her.

"And I think you'd see that it wasn't such a bad idea after all." He said and she smiled. They both leaned in for a kiss but someone interrupted,

"Sorry, am I late?" The girl asked and they both turned around. "Oh God, sorry! Do I have the wrong apartment?" She asked, checking the flyer Jen had spread out.

"No, you don't!" Jen shoved Liam away and stood up. "You're not late at all, we were just," she shook her head. "Um, please, sit down." She smiled.

"Sure," the girl nodded. "I'm Lisa, by the way," she introduced. "Lisa Booth."

"Jennifer Reed," she nodded, shaking her hand. "But you can call me Jen, and this is my boyfriend, Liam." He waved. "So, um, how old are you?" She asked, as they all sat back down. "Do you go to school? Work?"

"Twenty-four," Lisa nodded. "I just graduated from FIDM and right now, I'm working as an intern at Vogue."

"Vogue, cool!" Jen nodded, impressed.

Liam sat up, his eyebrows raised at Jen and then at Lisa. "So, you'd have no source of income, then?" He asked. Jen looked at him, she hadn't thought of that.

"Well, not necessarily," she said. "Um, my father's a lawyer and I have a trust fund so…"

"Got it," Jen nodded. After being friends with Molly Riley and dating Aidan Banks, she knew what having a trust fund meant in terms of money. "So, Vogue, that's exciting!"

"Yeah," she nodded. "They wanted someone different, a little edgier," she said, pointing to her black, rocker-style boots. "I guess I fit the bill."

"No, I love it," Jen nodded. "Trust me, the last thing I want is to live with some Laguna Beach bimbo," she shook her head. Lisa laughed. "I have to ask you this because of my last roommate…" Lisa looked at her. "Do you use drugs or alcohol?"

Lisa shifted. "Well, I don't do drugs but I do drink, on occasion," she shrugged. "Is that a problem?"

"No, not at all," Jen shook her head, with a smile. "Other than the occasional glass of wine, I've been sober for six years."

"Oh, wow," Lisa nodded. "Well, you don't have to worry about that with me; I'm not a crazy drinker." She shook her head, laughing.

Jen smiled. "Well, you know what? I haven't met anyone I like as much as you today and I'm gonna take that as a sign," she said. Lisa's eyes widened. "Would you like to be my roommate?"

"Oh my God! Yes, of course!" She said, happily. "I'd love to!"

In New York City, Andria was on her way to meet with Veronica Payne. She had scheduled a meeting with her personal assistant to explain herself but expected to be shot down. She was surprised when Veronica herself had asked to meet with her and wondered if she'd get yelled at by the actress.

"Hey girl," Veronica said, with a smile, as they met up in front of a sushi restaurant.

"Hey," Andria smiled back and they sat down at a table. "I gotta say, I'm really surprised you agreed to meet me again after I… left our last meeting."

"Andria, honey," Veronica said. Andria looked at her. "I have twin boys and I'm an actress," she continued. "I know how hectic this life can be and if I was in your shoes, I would have done the same." She said. Andria's eyebrows rose in surprised. "So, how that you're my new publicist, I expect to be given the same dedication you give to your daughter, got it?"

Andria looked at her, completely shocked. "You're serious?" She asked. Veronica nodded, laughing. "Thank-you so much," she said, trying to keep her calm in front of her new boss. She reached out her hand and as Veronica shook it, she said, "You won't regret it, I promise."

Veronica smiled. "You better make damn sure I don't," she teased and Andria laughed. Her phone buzzed and she picked it up. "Hold on, Michael," she said and turned back to Andria. "I have to go but tell your mother I say hello," she smiled. "And we should get our kids together for a play date; I think they'd get along just great."

"Sounds good," Andria nodded. "Have your people call me… oh wait, I am your people!" She giggled.

"You are one crazy girl, Andria Banks, did you know that?" She laughed, as she walked away.

Andria laughed and watched her go. She squealed happily when Veronica was out of earshot. This was a good day.

The next morning in Italy, Jared woke up next to Isabella in bed. It had been a few days since she was in town and they had slept together every night. They smiled at each other as he opened his eyes.

"Mm, were you watching me sleep again?" He yawned, stretching his arms.

"Maybe," she shrugged. He laughed as she climbed on top of him. "Good morning," she whispered, kissing him.

"God, why do you do this to me?" He asked, laughing. "We can't, I have to be at the restaurant in like, half an hour," he said and she pouted. "And besides, I'm still tired from last night."

"So weak," she teased. He laughed. She went to talk but he interrupted her.

"No, you can't come to the restaurant with me," he said, getting up. She pouted. "Don't do that pouty face, Is, come on."

"Well, why can't I come with you?" She asked, sitting up. She folded her arms over her naked chest. Jared groaned, she always made it incredibly difficult to resist her.

"Because," he said, as he started to get dressed. "We've got a lot of stuff to get done before the opening at the end of the month and we can't get it done with you sticking your nose in everything." He said and she narrowed her eyes at him.

"Please, Jared?" She begged. "I just want to see what it looks like! I won't be in town for the opening, it'll be months before I see it," she informed him. He looked at her. "And you know how impatient I get." She said, pulling him by his belt buckle closer to her.

He looked at her. "Oh, yeah, I know," he nodded. She playfully hit him. "Why can't you come to the opening anyway?"

"Oh, do you even listen when I speak?" She rolled her eyes. He laughed; he loved getting under her skin, which was such an easy task for him to do. "I have a very important date that weekend with Umberto Carlini," she told him. "He is taking me to his sister's wedding, where a lot of very famous and important people will be, I cannot miss it!"

"Even for my restaurant opening?" He asked. "I thought I meant a little more to you than that, Is," he said. She rolled her eyes. "Who's this Umberto guy, I've never even heard of him?"

"Don't lie!" She scoffed. "He is only the most famous and gorgeous actor in Italy," she informed him. He rolled his eyes. He hated when she spoke of other guys. "Sorry Jared," she shrugged. "I cannot stop my life just for you."

"Oh, really?" He challenged, as he started tickling her sides.

"Stop it, Jared, please!" She begged, kicking him away. She hated when she did this.

"OK, OK," he laughed, backing off. "Anyway, I should go, I'll see you later." He said, kissing her forehead. "Don't show up at the restaurant, not even as a surprise, OK?"

She pouted as he headed for the door. "Even if I drop by with my nonna's secret-ingredient cookies you love so much?" He stopped. She smirked, she had gotten to him.

He turned around. "Fine but just for half an hour."

"OK, an hour and a half." She nodded.

"One hour and that's final." He said, pointing his finger at her. She smiled, satisfied. "God, you're so annoying."

"Get out of here," she laughed, kicking him out.

It was finally the weekend and Nora and Emma had gone over to Gabrielle's so Emma could play with Cameron and Jacob, Tyler and Gabrielle's kids, who were seven and five.

"So, how are you?" Nora asked, as the two girls, who had developed a close friendship over the years, sat down in Gabrielle's kitchen. "You look incredible for someone who's five months pregnant!"

"Oh stop," Gabrielle blushed, putting her hands on her stomach. "She hasn't been making it easy for me."

"She?" Nora questioned. "You know the sex?"

"No, not yet," she shook her head. "I mean, I don't know if I wanna know yet, we didn't know with the boys," she said. "I just have a feeling, you know? And I mean, as much as I love my boys," she said. "I really want a girl." She smiled.

"Well, you're glowing," Nora laughed. "I wish I looked that good when I was pregnant," she shrugged. Gabrielle laughed. "So, everything's good with you?"

"Yeah," Gabrielle nodded. "Jake just started elementary and Cam's in second grade," she shook her head. "It's so exciting but it just… went by so fast, you know?"

"Uh, yeah, I think I know," Nora laughed. "I still can't believe Emma's almost eight!"

Gabrielle smiled. "So, how about you? You're good?"

"Um, yeah, I'm great," she nodded. Gabrielle raised an eyebrow. "Really, I am."

"Are you sure?" She asked, concerned.

"Yeah, it's just… you know, Ethan and I have been fighting lately." She said. Gabrielle nodded. "It's no big deal, I mean; he's just in such a rush to get married…"

"I wouldn't say five years is rushing," Gabrielle shrugged. Nora looked at her. "Sorry, that was out of line but… I mean, what's really holding you back?"

"Nothing is holding me back," she shook her head. "I just don't think we're ready to get married yet."

"And this has nothing to do with a certain half-brother of mine?" She asked. Nora looked at her. "And I'm not talking about Jared or Andrew." She said. Nora sighed.

"No, how could you even say that?" She asked. "I'm engaged to Ethan."

"He's doing great, you know?" Gabrielle said, ignoring Nora's statement. "After you… broke the news to him, he moved back to Miami with his mom and he's a mechanic," she explained. Nora nodded. "But he's really happy."

"That's really great," Nora said, uncomfortably.

""And last I heard," Gabrielle said. "He isn't dating anyone."

"Please don't do this to me, Gabby," she said. "Despite the occasional fight, Ethan and I are very happy and we're getting married," she explained. "Please respect that."

"I do," she nodded. "But if you're lying to yourself about you feel about Jesse, then that's not fair to your fiancé or your daughter."

"I know," Nora nodded. "And I'm not lying to anyone." She said. Gabrielle nodded. "Anyways, new topic?"

Later that weekend, Jen and Liam were helping Lisa move her things into the apartment.

"So, I feel like I should tell you this," Lisa said to Jen when they were alone. Liam was downstairs getting a few boxes from Lisa's car. "We're going to be living together and I should have told you this before you agreed to let me move in but I didn't want it to affect your decision and-"

"Lisa," Jen laughed. "Just tell me."

She nodded. "Well, I'm gay," she said. Jen's eyes widened. "Yeah, I like girls." She nodded. "Surprised?"

"Um, yeah, a little…" She trailed. "I didn't expect that-"

"Jen, if it's a problem," Lisa interrupted.

"No way, of course not!" Jen shook her head. "I just had no idea!" She said. "I guess my gay-dar is off," she joked. Lisa laughed. "That's really great though, thank you for telling me."

"I figured you should probably know since we're living together." Lisa laughed. "And OK, One Tree Hill was my favorite show in high school and um… we should follow the scrunchie system."

Jen laughed. "Yeah, that would probably be a good idea," she nodded. Looking around for a box of hair elastics and found a few old scrunchies. "Here we go, um, yellow means…"

"I have a girl… or guy in my room but we're probably not gonna hook up so can come in." She explained. Jen nodded.

"Orange?"

"We're just making out but not having sex so-"

"Wait, you can have sex with a girl?" Jen interrupted.

"Oh come on, you can't be that out of the loop!" Lisa said.

"No, I mean, I knew you could… I just never thought… you know what? Never mind," she shook her head, laughing. "That's great."

"You're sure you're not uncomfortable with this?" Lisa asked, worriedly.

"No, I promise," she said, seriously. "So, red?"

"We're screwing each other's brains out, you might want to leave the apartment," Lisa joked. Jen laughed.

"I can't wait until we use red then," Liam joked as he walked in with a few boxes.

"Keep talking about our sex life in front of my roommate and you never will," Jen teased. He laughed.

"Funny," he nodded. "So, Lisa, where do you want this box of um," he froze when he opened it. "Vibrators?"

"Oh my God!" Lisa shrieked, running over to him and grabbing the box. "You weren't supposed to see that…"

Jen laughed and stood up. "Don't worry, I have one too," she nodded. Liam looked at her, surprised. "For the times I'm not in a relationship!" She said. "I gotta keep myself pleasured somehow." She shrugged.

"Exactly," Lisa laughed.

"I think I'm gonna be spending a lot more time here, Jen," Liam nodded.

Jen laughed. "Such a goof," she rolled her eyes. They all laughed and continued helping Lisa unpack.

A little long, I know but I hope you like it! Keep reviewing!