Spring break
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Angela, sitting in the family room of her new home, looks around at the people she loves. Spring break was coming to an end, which meant that in a few days everyone would be gone. Well, almost everyone. Maddie would still be there and Patty was staying for another week. Sharon, her twins and Jamie would all be heading back home to Three Rivers. And of course, Shane, Tommy and Deborah weren't going anywhere. They'd taken up residence in the garage apartment.
Angela VO: I wish they could all stay. It's not like we don't have the room. I'm not ready for everyone to leave. It's too quiet when there's no one around.
Hearing laughter from the children, Angela looks across the room to the new pool table. The pool table Maddie had asked for and Jordan, not denying his daughter anything, had drug Shane and Tommy with him to buy it. It had been delivered the day before. Maddie and Jamie were playing against Billy and Bobby. It sounded like they were all having a blast.
Patty was sitting over by the window, reading the current Sandra Brown novel, seemingly unaware of all the commotion around her. She looked relaxed and happy. Vacation was obviously agreeing with her.
Sharon and Shane were sitting together on the one end of the large sectional sofa that sat in the middle of the room. Heads together, holding hands, they seemed to be lost in their own little world. Not used to seeing them together, Angela chuckles.
Jordan, sitting beside her on the other end of the sofa, asks, "What's so funny?" He has his knees pulled up in front of him, propped on the coffee table. Justin, happily blowing bubbles and waving his arms and legs, is laying in Jordan's lap.
Smiling, Angela leans closer and tells him. "I was just watching Sharon and Shane. It's crazy. I never imagined that those two would end up together."
"I don't think it's so crazy. They've been dancing around each other for years. And anyway, she was married." Jordan tickles Justin, watching him smile, before looking back over to Angela. "You know Shane would never even go there."
"Yeah, I know, but it's still weird to me." She reaches over to take Justin's hand, smiling at her happy baby.
"Angela, they did hook up one other time, you know." Now, Jordan is the one who's chuckling. "And, how ironic. It was Spring break then, too."
"No way. When? I think I would have known about that!" Shaking her head, Angela continues to watch Sharon and Shane make eyes at each other.
"I don't know, Red. Maybe you had other things on your mind that night. It was when we all went up to the lake. The night Tino fell in the water." Jordan laughs, watching the expression of disbelief cross Angela's face.
Friday afternoon, Spring Break, 1996
After working all week, Jordan was ready to pick Angela up and head out to the lake. He was running a little late. His Uncle Jimmy had made him finish every damn car on the lot because he was taking tomorrow off. He had already stopped off at home to change into shorts and sneakers and to pack some clothes. His bag and his guitar were in the car.
He'd been working long hours and so had Angela. They'd only been able to steal a few hours here and there all week to be together. Spring break had not turned out as either of them had hoped.
All their friends were going to meet them up at the lake. Tino's uncle had a cabin that he was willing to let them use as long as they didn't trash it. Jordan knew that there would most likely be drinking and probably a little bit of pot smoking, as well. Not that he would be doing either. He'd been clean since the morning Angela asked him to quit.
Pulling up out front of the Chase house, Jordan cuts the engine and walks around to the back door. Knowing Angela, she probably wasn't even ready. Knocking once, he opens the door and walks in. He can hear the radio playing in her bedroom. Trying to be as quiet as possible, he sneaks up the stairs.
When he gets to her door, he can see her dancing around and singing along to the radio.
Her hair is wet, hanging down her back. All she has on is a towel. Enjoying the view, Jordan leans against the door jam and stands there watching her. When the song ends, she spins around and falls back on the bed. Grinning from ear to ear, Jordan clears his throat to get her attention.
With a squeal, Angela jumps up off the bed. "Jordan, what the hell? You scared me to death! How long have you been here?"
Jordan, laughing out loud, steps up to her, pulling her into his arms. "Only for a minute. You almost ready?" Bending down, he kisses her lips before moving his mouth down to her throat. "Mmmmm, you smell like strawberries."
Pulling from his embrace, she says, "It's my shampoo. And don't start that, we're already running late."
She walks around him to the closet, pulling out a tank top and jean shorts. Walking over to the dresser, she grabs a pair of panties and matching bra. Pushing him toward the door, she says, "Go down and put the stuff in the car. I'll meet you down there."
"Why can't I stay and watch you get dressed? It's not like I haven't seen you before." Grabbing her arm, he pulls her against him. "I won't touch, I promise."
"Oh, yes you will and then we'll be even later. You can wait."
"Angela Chase, you're no fun at all." He pretends to pout.
Laughing at him, she pushes him out the door and shuts it with him on the other side. Jordan heads back downstairs and starts carrying their stuff to the car. Angela had gathered blankets, pillows and sheets. She had grocery bags full of food and a cooler full of drinks. For only two days, it seemed like she'd packed an awful lot of stuff.
As he's coming back in the front door, she's coming down the stairs with her duffel bag on her shoulder and sandals in her hand. Taking the bag from her, he waits as she slips on her shoes. "You ready now? Are you sure we're taking enough stuff? 'Cause you know, we're only gonna be gone until Sunday."
"Well, I didn't want to forget anything. We gotta eat, don't we? And how many girls are actually gonna be there besides me, Sharon and Rayanne? Do you really think any of the guys are gonna be thinking about food? And we had to have clean sheets. And why not take my pillow? You don't know..." Jordan leans in to kiss her, stopping her in mid sentence.
Pulling back he smiles at her. "Ok, sorry I asked. Let's get going."
Angela locks the house up, following him out the door. Holding the door open for her, Jordan waits for her to get in before throwing her bag in the back. Sliding in behind the wheel, he starts the car and drives toward the lake.
When they arrive at Tino's uncle's cabin, it seems as if the party had started without them. Everyone is sitting around on the deck. Shane, Tommy and Tino are all holding a beer can in the hands. Rayanne, Ricky and Sharon were sitting together at the table, sipping on what looked to be frozen margaritas. Joey and his girlfriend were sitting together on the steps and there were a few girls that Jordan didn't recognize.
Calling up to the guys, Jordan asks them to help him unload the car. As the guys are bringing stuff in, Angela, Sharon, Rayanne and Ricky were inside putting everything away.
Although the cabin wasn't huge, it was a nice size. It had 3 bedrooms and a loft. Tino and Rayanne had claimed the master bedroom. Shane, Tommy and Joey had all agreed to share the loft. Sharon, who was supposed to come with Kyle but was now alone, said she would share a room with Ricky. That left the last room for Jordan and Angela. Sandy, Joey's girlfriend, and the other girls were going home later. There were sleeping bags and the sofa let out into a bed if anyone needed it.
After everything is brought inside and put away, everyone returns to the deck. Jordan sits down in a lounge chair and Angela sits in front of him, leaning back against his chest. Wrapping his arms around her, they settle into conversation with their friends. They talk about everything from school, to work, to siblings, to whatever comes up, laughing and joking the whole time.
As the afternoon turns into night, the guys decide to start a fire so they can roast hotdogs and marshmallows. Everyone pulls the chairs from the deck and arranges them around the fire. When the hotdogs are all gone, and everyone is settled in, Shane starts nagging Jordan to get his guitar from the car.
"How do you know I have my guitar, Shane? Maybe I didn't bring it." Jordan, content to just sit with Angela in his arms, doesn't want to get up.
"Bullshit, Catalano. I saw it in the car when we were carrying everything in. I'll go get it for you if you want." Shane doesn't wait for Jordan to answer, he takes off up the hill toward Jordan's car.
"Hey, you don't have to play just because Shane wants you to. I don't want to get up, anyway." Angela whispers to Jordan so only he can hear.
Kissing her on the cheek, he says to her, "It's ok, I don't mind. I may even sing you a song, if you want me to."
When Shane gets back with the guitar case, Angela moves over to sit beside Ricky on the blanket he has spread on the ground by the fire. Jordan takes the guitar out of the case, slipping the strap over his shoulder. Shane pulls a chair up next to Jordan and grabbing the sticks that they used to roast the hotdogs, starts beating out a tune on the side of the chair. Jordan picks up his tune and plays along with him.
For a little while, everyone sits around listening to Shane and Jordan. Tino starts singing along with their music, making words up as he goes. Rayanne soon joins in. Everyone is laughing and having a good time.
"Hey, Catalano, why don't you play our new song for them." Shane says, after taking a drink of his beer.
"I don't know, Shane. I don't think I'm done with it." Jordan pushes his hair from his eyes, glancing over at Angela.
Watching Jordan, Shane sees him look at Angela. "Come on, Jay. She's heard it before, hasn't she?"
"No, Shane, she hasn't. Drop it, will ya'?" Jordan idly strums the guitar.
Tommy, who had been sitting quietly looking into the fire, speaks up. "Go ahead, Jay. You know you're done with it."
Sighing loudly, Jordan starts playing. After a minute, he closes his eyes and starts to sing...
What I leave,
When you go,
What I see,
And what you show,
And what I guess,
And when I don't,
Is something you all ready, all ready know,
I can't live without,
All I think about,
All I want is you,
You're all I dream about,
I can't live without,
All I want is you,
The things I do,
I go through,
And all I say,
When I'm away,
And what I make,
The shit that I take,
Is something you all ready, all ready know
I can't live without,
All I think about,
All I want is you,
You're all I dream about,
I can't live without,
All I want is you,
Ohhh,...
Is you,
Is you,
Is you,
Is you,
You're all I dream about,
That I can't live without,
All I want is you
I can't live without,
All I think about,
All I want is you,
You're all I dream about,
I can't live without,
All I want is you,
I just can't live without you,
When all I think about is you,
And all I want is you
When he opens his eyes and looks at Angela, she's looking back at him, smiling. Putting his guitar back in the case, he leans back in the chair and motions for her to come to him. Resuming her earlier position, leaning back against him, she snuggles close. Neither feel the need to say anything.
As the fire dies down, Jordan and Angela continue to sit in silence, completely absorbed in each other, as everyone around them jokes and laughs. Someone mentions that it's 11 pm. No one is ready for bed. Couples start to break off from the group.
Tino gets up, taking Rayanne by the hand and pulls her out onto the boat dock. Joey and Tommy walk Sandy and her friends up the hill to her car. Ricky, always feeling the odd man out, heads inside. Shane sits in his chair, looking into the fire and Sharon looks anywhere but at Shane. Still lounging in the chair, Jordan turns Angela in his arms and kisses her. Soon, that isn't enough for either of them.
Wanting to get her alone, Jordan pushes Angela out of his lap, following her up. Taking her by the hand, he starts walking toward the cabin. Calling goodnight to Shane and Sharon, who are still sitting by the campfire avoiding each other, they make their way up onto the deck. Just as they're about to walk through the door, they hear a big splash, followed by Rayanne's uncontrollable laughter.
"What the hell was that?" Jordan walks over to the edge of the deck and looks out in the darkness. He can barely make out the boat dock, but he sees Tino pulling himself up onto dock, soaking wet.
He can't help but laugh. "Hey, Tino! Did you decide to take a swim?" he calls down to his friend.
"Shut the hell up, Catalano! Graff's ass pushed me in!" Tino, now walking up onto the deck, dripping wet, heads over to Jordan and pulls him into a hug.
"Get off, Tino!" Jordan pushes him away.
Jordan grabs Angela by the hand and heads inside, followed by Tino and Rayanne, all of them laughing. None of them give Shane and Sharon a second thought.
The song in this chapter is All I Want ~Staind. Now that I'm writing another Jordan/Angela story, I probably won't update this one as often...I promise to keep going as long as you guys want me to, but I'm enjoying bad Jordan a little too much right now to devote all my attention to good Jordan. LOL Thanks...and please continue to review! ~gagirl29