All the kids were good that day, as usual. I've always had a certain connection with all of them. That's why I love my job. When I went home, I found that the house was empty. Liz should be home in about an hour, Jensen probably left so he and Jared could unpack. I love that they're home again, everything feels better. But what I don't love is that Jared has a girlfriend.
I took off my jacket, and threw it on the back of a chair. I set my keys on the table. I realized I was actually pretty tired, so to pass the time I went upstairs and took a nap.
I woke up to the door downstairs slamming shut and Liz yelling my name. I got out of bed and groggily walked downstairs.
"Yes?" I asked her.
"Oh good, you're home. How was work?" She asked politely.
"Good, you?" I replied.
"Same. So, Jared and Jensen are coming over soon. But, they're bringing Jared's girlfriend." Liz told me, smiling at me sympathetically.
I shrugged.
"Its whatever as long as she's not a bitch," I said and we both laughed softly.
"Well, I'm gonna start dinner. You can go upstairs and do, well whatever." Liz said, walking into the kitchen.
I went back upstairs into my room, turning on the light. My hair was pretty frizzy, and my make up was slightly smeared from my nap. I reapplied my make up and brushed out my hair, then straightening it. By the time I was done, Jared, Jensen, and Erin were already here. When I walked downstairs, I was automatically jealous. Jared and Erin were cuddled up on the couch, and she was beautiful. She had the perfect body, something I lacked. Her hair was shiny, long and black. She seemed perfect. Almost too perfect. How could I compete with that?
I tore my eyes away from the sight, walking over to Jensen who was talking to Erin and Jared. He stood up and greeted me with a smile and hug. Jared and Erin stood up. Jared reached down and gave me a hug as well.
"Erin, this is Vanessa. I've known her since I was about 13 or 14. She's been my best friend for forever," Jared smiled at me and I returned it. "Vanessa, this is Erin, my girlfriend. I met her while filming."
"Hi," I said politely, shaking her hand.
She shook my hand as well, smiling. She seemed nice, so I didn't have a problem with her. Of course I was jealous, but I was trying to be mature about this.
"Jared talks about you a lot," Erin said.
Her tone seemed jealous or angry. No, I don't know. Maybe I was being stupid. Yeah, I must be.
"Well we've known each other forever," I said, and we laughed awkwardly.
I walked into the kitchen to help Liz.
"Is she nice?" Liz asked.
"Yeah. I can see why Jared likes her," I told her with a sigh.
"Eh. I can sense she's up to something." Liz said, putting green beans in the microwave.
"You're always so judgmental," I told her with a small laugh.
"I know, oh well." She agreed.
About ten minutes later, dinner was done. I sat between Jared and Liz, and it was nice. It was like old times. Except the Erin part, but I had a feeling that she was going to be around a lot. Who knows, maybe she could become a good friend of mine. Even though she's dating the man I love. But shit happens I guess.
"Thanks Liz and Vanessa, this dinner is amazing!" Jensen said, shoving in a mouthful of chicken.
Jared and Erin also thanked us, and Liz and I laughed and replied with 'You're welcome.' After dinner, Jared suggested that we watch a movie. Everyone agreed and we all sat on my couch in the living room.
"What movie?" Jared asked, looking through my movies.
"Doesn't matter to me," I said, plopping down in a chair.
"Me either," Erin said.
"Watch something funny! If I watch something scary, I'll have nightmares!" Liz said, hiding her face in a blanket.
Everyone laughed at her and Jared continued to rummage through my many movies.
"You own like every movie in America," Jared joked.
"I know, my whole family is like that." I said, laughing.
"Yes! Lets watch Happy Gilmore," Jared said, holding up the movie.
"Oh god, that movie is so old!" I said, and we laughed.
Jared put the movie in and sat on my couch. I got up and turned off the light then sat back in my chair. I was the only one in a chair. Jared, Jensen, Erin, and Liz all sat on the couch. Jared and Erin were all cuddled up, and Jensen got the courage to loosely wrap his arm around Liz in a casual manner. Oh wow, I felt pretty lonely right about now.
I must have fallen asleep yet again halfway through the movie, probably to distract myself from being a 5th wheel. I opened my eyes to Jared standing over me.
"Hey sleepyhead," He said quietly, kneeling down.
"Did I fall asleep?" I asked groggily.
"Yeah," Jared laughed slightly. "But me, Jen, and Erin are heading out."
"Oh, okay."
I stood up and gave him a big hug. I then gave Jensen one, and waved goodbye to Erin.
"Thank you so much for tonight," Erin told me and Liz.
"Its fine, you're Jared's girlfriend so you're kinda one of us now." Liz said, and everyone agreed.
They left, then Liz and I said goodnight to each other. I went upstairs to my room and passed out as soon as I crawled into bed.