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When You're Around

Chapter 42

"Wow, you have four other brothers?" Jess asked John. They were having their daily phone conversation and this time John was filling her in on his family. "I'm jealous. I'm an only child but I've always wanted siblings."

"Yeah, I definitely don't know what I would do without them. But, hey, there are good things about being an only child. You got all your parents attention." John added.

She gave a small laugh. "Yeah, not always a good thing."

John laughed too. "At least you've got good friends,"

She smiled as she thought of Rach and Chloe. "Yeah, you're right, they definitely make up for my lack of siblings."

"So you know-" He began to say when Jess heard a knock at the door.

"Hold that thought, someone's at my door." She said before going over to the door and opening it. She lifted an eyebrow when she saw Josh standing on the other end. "What are you doing here?"

"You haven't been answering my calls." He simply said.

"I told you I don't want to talk to you."

He reached out to grab her arm but she moved it out of reach. "Please, Jess, I want to explain."

"Let's see, you have no job and really have absolutely no motivation to even try to get one. You have practically no money because you have no job so I basically pay for everything for you. Oh and let's not forget the fact that you've been cheating on me for who knows how long with who knows how many people." She put a hand on her hip as she finished her rant. "Did I miss anything?"

He let out a sigh, obviously thinking this meeting was going to go differently. "Just let me explain."

She shook her head. "Josh, there is really nothing you can say that will make me want you back. We're done and I would appreciate it if you stop calling me." She said before closing the door. She waited by the door and she let out a breath when she heard him walk away. She looked down and saw her phone in her hand. She mentally cursed herself. The minute she'd seen Josh, she'd forgotten that she was on the phone with John. She didn't want him to hear that. She brought the phone to her ear. "John?"

"Was that Josh?" He asked through clenched teeth. The moment he'd heard her say the man's name, his fists had automatically clenched as he remembered the worthless bastard cheated on her.

"Yeah,"

"Jess, has he been bothering you?" He asked in an obvious protective voice.

She let out a sigh as she sat down. "He calls a lot but this is the first time I've seen him since we broke up."

He was silent for a minute. "Are you alright?"

She smiled at his concern. "I'm fine. Hopefully he'll get the message."

"You know, I'm starting to think Rachel and Chloe are right. You should take time off work and come on the road with us."

She let out a groan and leaned back on the couch. "Not you too." She ran a hand over her face. "John, you should understand, you love your job more than anyone I know. I do too! I like working and when I'm not working, I'm thinking of things I can do for work."

John gave a little chuckle. "Me too, I understand what you're saying but everyone needs to know when they need a break occasionally. From what I hear from your friends, you go to work when your sick and you never have taken a vacation." He took her silence as him being correct. "Jess, you need a break. And with Josh harassing you, maybe now would be a good time."

"He's not harassing me," She mumbled.

"How often does he call you?" He countered.

"I don't know," She lied. Josh's calls were becoming much more frequent.

"Jess, as your friend, I think it would be a good idea if you thought of taking a little vacation and joining your friends on the road."

She let out a little sigh of defeat. "Ok, ok, I'll do it."

He grinned. "Great." He said before changing the subject. "So, Adam and I are going to be staying with Randy this week to get a little break from Tampa. I was thinking we could get together."

Her heart about beat through her chest. "Yeah, that would be nice."

John heard this smile in her voice and only wished he could see it. "Great, I can't wait."

She grinned. "Me neither."

Rachel clutched the white bed sheet to her chest after she rolled off of Adam. "I can't believe we let that happen again." She groaned as she stared at the ceiling.

Adam grinned but he too stared at the ceiling. "Believe it baby," He said before he finally turned his head to look at her. She could feel his gaze on her so she too turned her head. "You know, your fun drunk but sober sex is definitely your specialty."

She rolled her eyes. "Well gee thanks,"

"Don't you get tired of pretending you don't like me? I mean I definitely get tired of you pretending I'm scum."

She looked at him surprised. "I don't treat you like that."

He gave a low chuckle. "Yeah, you do sweetheart. I'm not the bad guy you think I am."

"I don't think you're a bad guy, I just-"

"You coulda fooled me." He added honestly.

She let out a sigh, suddenly feeling bad. "Sorry if you thought that... or if I really do treat you that way, it's just…" She trailed off trying to think how she wanted to word this. "Oh forget it, I should go." She said, clutching the sheet to her chest as she leaned down to grab her underwear next to the bed. Once she had her underwear on, she stood up and collected the rest of her things, pulling them on.

Adam just laid there watching her get dressed. He really wanted to know why she treated him the way she did but obviously she didn't want to tell him just yet. Rachel turned to him when she was done and looked like she wanted to say something to him but instead she just gave him a little wave and left.

Chloe let out a little sigh of satisfaction before breaking her kiss with Randy. She closed her eyes with a smile pulling at her lips. "Mmm, I love you." She said, opening her eyes to see his smiling face.

"I don't think I will ever get tired of hearing you say that." Randy said, attaching his lips to her neck.

"I don't think I'll ever get tired of you." She said, taking in the feel of his lips on her skin.

He lifted his head, tucking a piece of hair behind her ears. "You sure? Even when I'm all old and wrinkly?"

She laughed. "Especially when your old and wrinkly."

"I'm going to hold you to that." He said, wrapping his arms tight around her. They were silent for a few minutes, just content with holding each other. "Have you heard from the school yet?"

"Not yet, hopefully they'll call tomorrow or Tuesday. I'm sick of waiting." She commented, burying her face in Randy's chest.

He soothingly ran his hand over her hair. "But I'm doing a good job of distracting you right?"

She lifted her head to look at him and smirked. "You certainly are and I appreciate it very much." She said pressing her lips to his.

"Mmm, that's what I'm here for." He said before rolling her under him as his mouth attacked hers.

A/N: So not too much going on in this chapter, but much more to come soon, I promise! As always, thanks for you wonderful feedback, it never fails to put a smile on my face. :)