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Ch. 3- The Fourth of July
Jacob's POV
3 months later
Leah and I had really become best friends. She was still dating Sam, I still had a huge crush on her, and Sam and her dad were still abusing her. I was not thrilled that she wouldn't break up with Sam even if she wasn't going to be with me. I didn't think it was right that Sam did this to her or that her father did this either.
I was driving Leah home from the garage. "So how about some ice cream?"
"Sounds amazing"
I pulled into an ice cream place and we went in and got some. I got a banana split and Leah got her favorite, mint chocolate chip with sprinkles on top. I thought it was adorable that she still got sprinkles. We walked back to the truck and got in.
"You want some?"
"Sure but make sure it has pineapple"
"Ok" I got a piece of banana then a scoop of ice cream with pineapple sauce on it. I fed it to her.
"Yum that is so good, I should really start getting one of those."
"I think you say that every time we get ice cream."
"I know but why would I get it when I can have both of my favorites, mint chocolate chip and then you always order the banana split with the pineapples even though you don't like pineapple because of me."
"I like pineapple"
"No you don't!"
"Yeah I do"
"No way"
"Ok I don't"
We laughed and finished our ice cream. And then I drove her home. I've been taking Leah to and from work almost everyday and we usually hung out after she and I were done. I don't think Sam realized how much time we really spent together but I didn't care, the more time she was with me, the less time she was spending with him and less of a chance that he would hit her. I dropped her off at the house and before she got out she gave me a huge hug and then got out. I longed so much for that hug to be a kiss but I knew that it wouldn't happen anytime soon. She went into the house and I went home. When I got home I checked my messages on the house phone.
"Honey it's mom, I just wanted to make sure you were doing good and wanted to remind you that this weekend is family picnic for the fourth and the fireworks. Honey we would really like you to bring a date, sweet heart there hasn't been anyone since Ella and we wish you had someone. Well I love you call me back if you want."
God I hated when she brought up Ella, she was such a bitch and I broke up with her at my high school graduation party because I found her in the hall closet with my cousin. I was 18 years old and I really thought I was going to marry her. She was the same age as me and was cheating on me for months. Whatever maybe I would ask Leah to go with me.
The next morning I picked Leah up and she had a nice black eye. She got in the truck and I didn't say anything I just started to drive.
"So this weekend are you doing anything for the fourth?"
"No why?"
"Well my mom is having the annual family picnic back home and I wanted to know if you would be my fake date?"
"Fake date?"
"Well my mom is all 'well we would like you to bring a date' and 'blah blah blah' so I wondered if you would go with me as my fake date."
"Why can't I be your real date?"
"Sam?"
"He will be to drunk to even wonder where I am, I have really been thinking about that whole relationship."
"Really?"
"Yeah I mean you have been telling me forever that he is bad for me."
"Cool"
"Yeah so let's just call it a real date and I will get to meet your family"
"Yay for you! They are crazy so I will apologize now"
"Oh Jake they can't be that bad."
"Oh but they are"
"Well what should I wear?"
"Do you want to take the truck or the crotch rocket?"
"You have a crotch rocket?"
"Yeah I thought I told you about that, I bought it for myself with my graduation money."
"Ha-ha that is a great use for that, let's take the crotch rocket."
"Ok then bring a jacket."
"Ok" I dropped her off at work and then went to work at the office.
That Saturday
I pulled into Leah's drive way and she was waiting outside. She was wearing red high heel sandals with dark skinny jeans and a grey sweater over it. She walked over and she looked stunning.
"Wow you look great."
"Well wait till you see what I'm really wearing to the picnic." I handed her the helmet.
"Ok put that on and jump on the back, all I can say is lean into the turns with me and hold on." She put the helmet on and got on the back. I put my helmet on and started it up and pulled out. She leaned into me and wrapped her arms around my waist. It was about a half and hour drive to my house and at a red light she whispered into my ear,
"This bike is so sexy and I need you to pull behind some cars when we get there so I can change."
"Ok" I laughed a little and then finished the drive. We got there and I pulled close to the garage. I got off and then helped her off.
"You can use a bathroom to change."
"No it's ok" She put her helmet on the back of the bike and pulled down her jeans.
"Wow Leah"
"Shut up, I'm not that big of a whore" She pulled them off and a skirt dropped down then she took off the sweater and long behold there was a white simple sundress on underneath her jeans. She folded her jeans up and stuck them in her purse and hung her purse on the bike. She pulled down her hair from the pony tail and shook it out.
"Ok let's go"
"You look fabulous"
"Thank you" We started to walk up to the house and she grabbed my hand. Our fingers intertwined and fit perfectly together. I smiled a little and then we walked up the hill to my house. A lot of my family was already there and my mom met us at the top of the hill.
"Jake!" She came over to me and I hugged her without letting go of Leah's hand.
"Mom this is Leah"
"Well hello there Leah" My mom went over and hugged Leah.
"It's nice to meet you"
Leah smiled and hugged my mom back.
"Well Jake go introduce her to the family."
"Ok mom"
"And make a plate, your sister is here and make sure you go and see Grandma and Grandpa."
"Ok mom" She went over to my aunt and started talking to her.
"Your mom is so sweet"
"Thanks" We walked over to my sister and her husband.
"Hey Rachel"
"Jake! I haven't seen you in forever"
"I know" Her husband stood up and shook my hand.
"How are you doing Jim?"
"Good how's the new apartment?"
"Great I love it, Rachel and Jim this is Leah"
"It's nice to meet you Leah" Rachel shook her hand.
"Welcome to the family" Jim shook her hand too. That's when I heard it, "UNCLE JAKE!" I let go of Leah's hand and turned around to see my angel running up to me. She ran into my arms and I picked her up.
"How are you angel?"
"I'm good Uncle Jake, who is this?"
"Jenna this is Leah"
"Hi Leah, I'm Jenna."
"Well it is nice to meet up Jenna"
"Uncle Jake is she your girlfriend?"
"Umm yeah" I looked at Leah and she just smiled at me. She grabbed my hand again and stepped closer to me.
"Well angel why don't you go play with the kids?"
"Ok I will see you later"
"Ok"
"Uncle Jake?"
"Yes?"
"Can I dance with you tonight?"
"Of course!"
"YAY!" She ran over to the other kids and started to play. Leah and I went and made a plate then sat down with my sister and her husband.
"Jake you know Jenna adores you"
"Yeah I guess I'm just that good" Rachel hit me in the arm. I laughed a little, "What did I do?"
"Nothing I just felt like hitting you"
"Well thanks" we laughed and ate a little bit.
"So Jake we haven't told mom and dad yet but guess what?"
"You're pregnant?"
"How did you know?!"
"I know these things, and that is great. Maybe you can squeeze out a boy this time?"
"First, I don't squeeze them out and second why don't you start having kids?" Leah started to choke on her food and I turned to her and she was laughing.
"Are you ok?"
"Yeah" She stopped laughing and started to eat again. We finished eating and catching up with my sister so we went to go and see the rest of the family. When we were out of ear shot of my sister I whispered to Leah, "What was that choking for?"
"Well I'm not squeezing out any kids anytime soon." We laughed and then went over and talked to my aunt.
"Aunt Jackie this is Leah"
"Awe Leah it is so nice to meet you," She hugged Leah and then me. We started to walk away when my aunt stopped me.
"Jake she is beautiful, keep her."
"Ok" I laughed a little and then we moved onto the next family member.
2 hours later
My mom had a DJ there and I was holding Leah close to me and we were dancing. We were laughing and having a ton of fun. Jenna came running up to me. I picked her up and started dancing with her and Leah. She giggled and she and Leah laughed with us. We kept dancing and having a good time until my mom came on the microphone.
"Well family this is going to be the last dance of the night and then we are doing the fireworks. Have fun!" a slow song came on.
"Jenna, do you mind if I dance with Leah for the last dance?"
"No have fun" she kissed my cheek and I set her down. I took Leah's hand pulled her closer and into my arms. She looked up at me and just smiled.
"Are you having a good time?"
"Yes your family is so sweet and welcoming, this is really so fun. My family used to just make burgers and watch the kids play with sparklers, this is awesome."
"Well I'm glad that you are having a nice time." I spun her out and then back into my chest and we laid her head down on my chest. We moved to the music until the song was over.
It was 10:30 at night and Leah had met every family member. We were getting ready for the fireworks that were starting soon. I brought Leah up at the top of the hill where I knew nobody else would be because it was the place that I sat every year for the fireworks. I laid out a blanket, took off my shoes and sat down. Leah took off her heels and sat in front of me and leaned back against my chest. I wrapped my arms around her and she laid her head back and looked up at me.
"I'm sorry for my crazy family."
"They are so sweet"
"Well thank you for coming with me."
"Anytime"
She looked forward waiting for the fireworks to start for a couple minutes and then she looked at me again.
"Jake, I…love you" My heart skipped a beat.
"I love you too" She turned her body a little more and we met half way and kissed. Gently our lips parted and our tongues met and started to dance together. She reached up and touched my cheek. We parted when the first firework went off and laughed a little.
"I guess there really were fireworks like in fairytales and books." We laughed a little more and then started to watch them. She snuggled close using my forearm as a pillow. I saw that she had goose bumps on her legs so I pulled the extra blanket up to her waist and wrapped my arms around her tighter trying to keep her warm. She kissed my bare forearm and I bent down and kissed her cheek gently. I was the happiest person alive.