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When You're Around
Chapter 51
Adam leaned against the door jamb Saturday night as he watched Rachel getting ready in front of the bathroom mirror in a sexy little red dress. Now if the circumstances were different, he would have loved to see her all dolled up ready to go out...except she wasn't going out with him, she was going out with Stephen. "You sure you want to go out with this guy?" He asked. She smiled at him through the mirror as she applied a layer of mascara. "Cause if you're having second thoughts, it's not too late to change your mind."
Rachel twisted the wand in the mascara before setting it back in her makeup bag. She turned to Adam, loosely draping her arms around his neck. "I know this isn't easy for you." She said to which Adam nodded. "But I admire you for letting me make my own decisions." He rolled his eyes. "Seriously! It wouldn't have felt right if I were to just call him up and cancel our date, and then be like 'oh by the way, I'm dating Adam, who you probably think I hate,'" Adam looked at her and rolled his eyes again, though this time in an 'ok, I get what you're saying but I don't like it' kinda way. She pressed a kiss to his cheek as she wound her arms tighter around his neck. "So thank you, cause like I said this probably sucks huh?"
He pulled back a little and made a confused face. "What? Watching your girl get ready to go out on a date with another guy?" He shook his head. "No way, it's great!"
She tilted one side of her mouth up. "Ok, ok, I get your sarcasm,"
Adam rubbed his hands up and down her arms. "But I get why you want to do this so I won't make a big deal out of it. But can you do me a favor?" She nodded. "Don't make any more dates with anyone else? I don't want you to make this a habit."
She laughed and kissed him. "Well it won't be easy but I'll try not to," She joked before pulling out of his arms and turning back to the mirror to fix her hair.
Adam continued to watch her get ready as she did her hair and touched up her makeup. "Can I ask you for another favor?" He asked.
"What?" She asked, looking at him through the mirror.
"Can you please put on something else?" He asked.
She smiled as she turned to face him. "Something else?"
He nodded. "As much as I love that dress, I'd much rather you wear it for me, not this guy," He said. "This," He said gesturing to the dress she was wearing. "is way too sexy for him."
Her smile widened. "Aw, is someone jealous?" He shot her a look and she chuckled. "Aw, alright you little baby. I'll put on something else."
"Thank you, maybe shoot for cute, not sexy." He suggested helpfully as he followed her out into the main room. He gulped when she stopped in from of the closet and pulled off her dress. He ran his eyes over her underwear covered body and had to remind himself he couldn't jump on her because she was going on a date in a few minutes. She looked around the closet momentarily trying to find something to wear before pulling on a pair of jeans and a turquoise and purple silk chiffon wrap top.
"Is this better?" She asked after she pulled on black leather ankle boots. She stood up straight and smiled.
Adam looked her over. "The problem is you look sexy in anything. How about some sweats and a hoodie?"
She tilted her head to the side. "You're a funny guy."
Adam laughed and put his hands on her hips, pulling her in close. "All right, all right, this is much better. Thank you for changing." He said pressing a kiss to her lips.
"Mmm, no problem," She mumbled against his lips.
Adam sighed into her kiss. "I feel so badass, making out with a girl before she goes on a date with another guy."
She laughed and pulled him closer. "Well how would you feel if I came back to your room after my date?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.
His eyes darkened. "I would feel like the ultimate stud. I'll tell John to get lost," He said referring to John who was his roommate this week.
"Perfect," She said before pulling away. "I better get going, I told Stephen I'd meet him in the lobby in a couple minutes." She said as she grabbed her black clutch. "Stay out of trouble," She said to Adam with a playful grin.
"Don't make any more dates with guys that aren't me," Adam said back with a grin.
She laughed. "You got it,"
"Why am I so nervous? We're just watching a movie in his hotel room." Jess said to Chloe as she nervously combed her hair.
Chloe laughed. "You're nervous because you really like him. But don't be so nervous! You know he likes you too, just go with the flow."
Jess rolled her eyes. "Yeah easier said than done," She looked down at what she was wearing and frowned. "Think I should change?"
It was Chloe's turn to roll her eyes. She stood up and walked over to her friend, putting her hands on her shoulders, forcing Jess to look her. "You've changed like a dozen times. Don't change again, you look great. Like you said, you're just watching a movie, no need to freak out."
Jess let out a breath and ran a hand through her hair. "You're right, you're right." She smoothed her hands over her jeans and pulled her gray t-shirt down a little bit. "Ok, I'm gonna get going. Thank you for letting me come over and beg for your help." She gathered all the clothes she'd brought over to her friends room. "And sorry for scaring Randy off,"
Chloe laughed. "No problem, you probably did him a favor, gave him an excuse to go back to the gym today."
Jess smiled. "All right, I'll see you tomorrow, wish me luck!"
"Luck!" Chloe yelled after her friend as she left.
Jess stopped by the hotel room she was sharing with Rachel to drop her clothes off and noticed her friend was noticeably absent. Then she remembered her friends saying she had a date with some guy named Stephen. Chloe looked at herself in the mirror one last time before leaving the room, heading towards John's room. She let out a couple of breaths before finally raising her hand to knock on the door. It didn't take long for John to answer the door and she smiled when she saw him dressed in jeans and a tee. "Hey,"
"Come on in," John said, pulling the door open wider.
"Rooming by yourself?" She asked curiously and hoped she didn't sound like she was looking for an invitation to stay the night but…she wouldn't be opposed to it.
"Unfortunately I'm staying with Adam." John said as he led her over to the couch. "He disappeared while I was in the shower earlier though. I wonder where he's gotten off to." He wondered aloud.
Jess sat down next to him and crossed one leg over the other and before she had the chance to say something the door opened and Adam strolled in. He smiled when he saw Jess. "Hey Jess, how's it going?" He tossed his keycard on the table and walked over, slouching on the other side of Jessica.
"It's going good, you?" She asked politely, inwardly hoping he didn't stick around while she and John watched a movie.
He smiled her. "Eh, I've been better." He looked from her to John. "What are you two kids up to tonight?"
"Watching a movie," John said as he turned on the TV. "Want to join us?" He asked, though he really just wanted his friend to get lost.
"Why not? I've got nothing else to do," Adam said as he slipped off his shoes and socks before resting them on the coffee table comfortably.
Jess looked from Adam's feet to John, silently asking if he was really going to stay. John shot her an apologetic smile and nodded. She nodded but let out a sigh of disappointment. He instantly felt bad for even trying to be polite and inviting his friend to join them. He'd been counting on his friend getting lost but apparently he had other ideas. He reached over and wrapped his arm around Jess's shoulders, pulling her close. "We can escape to your room if you want. You said Rachel's on a date right?" He whispered into her ear once the movie started.
She let another sigh and shook her head. "No that's ok," She whispered back. As much as she wanted to just be with John, she would feel bad ditching Adam after they invited him to stay. She saw John didn't really believe her so she leaned forward kissing his cheek. "Really, it's ok," She said before resting her head on his shoulder.
Adam laughed out loud at the preview was playing. "Shit dude, we got to see that one." He said, totally oblivious to the conversation the two had just had.
A/N: As always, thanks for reading and for all your wonderful reviews! More very soon, next chapter Rachel's date with Stephen. :)