Chapter 16

Once they got home they started to unload the car. Just then another car pulled in and parked. Both Josh and Patrick got out. They helped with unloading the car. They managed to get everything into the house and to the kitchen before grabbing some junk food.

"I'll take care of this, you go have fun." Page said.

"Are you sure?" Jessica asked.

"Yes, go." Page answered.

Jessica, Josh and Patrick left the kitchen and headed to Jessica's room. All three sat down and got comfortable.

"So what are we gonna do?" Patrick asked.

"Take a wild guess." Jessica answered.

"Are you kidding." Josh asked.

"You don't have to do anything you don't want to." Jessica answered.

"But your uncle is here." Josh said.

"Are you that scared of him." Jessica asked.

"Yes I am." Josh answered.

"Then why are you really here." Jessica asked.

"Because you need me." Josh answered.

"Did you hear yourself." Patrick asked.

"I know what I said." Josh answered.

"So why can't you do what she's suggesting." Patrick asked.

"Because that could ruin our friendship." Josh answered.

"Why do you think I want you two and not some random guys." Jessica asked.

"Good point." Patrick answered.

"But why now." Josh asked.

"If you don't want to just say so." Jessica answered.

"I didn't say I didn't want to. I just don't think it's right." Josh said.

"Then you don't have to be here." Jessica replied.

Jessica got up and left her room.

"Good going. She was willing and you had to ask questions." Patrick said.

"She and Jeff broke up. I don't think it's right to do that this soon." Josh replied.

"Then you don't have to stay. Beside I don't think she'll want to be near you." Patrick said.

Patrick got up and went and searched for Jessica. He found her on the back patio.

"Are you okay?" Patrick asked.

"Fine considering." Jessica answered.

Patrick wrapped his arms around Jessica and held her close.

"What's wrong, Patrick?" Jessica asked.

"Nothing." Patrick answered.

"Are you sure?" Jessica asked.

"Yeah. I just feel bad telling Josh off." Patrick answered.

"You didn't tell him off. He doesn't want to ruin our friendship." Jessica said.

"And would we be jeopardizing that?" Patrick asked.

"Only you can answer that." Jessica answered.

"I think I could live with myself." Patrick said.

"I have a feeling you're not telling me something." Jessica replied.

"And you'd be right. Josh told me I shouldn't think about you. I shouldn't even bother trying." Patrick said.

"Are you saying he told you I was out of your league and to not even try anything with me." Jessica asked.

"Yes. I watched you from the time you showed up. He always made me do stupid shit to keep us apart." Patrick answered.

"Do you still feel that way?" Jessica asked.

"More than you know." Patrick answered.

"Why didn't you ever tell me?" Jessica asked.

"Josh. But I'm not gonna listen to him again." Patrick answered.

"I wouldn't either. I think he wants me so no one else can have me." Jessica said.

"I think you're right." Patrick replied.

"You know I could get used to this." Jessica said.

"What?" Patrick asked.

"This. You know you holding me." Jessica answered.

"I want to know are you sure about this." Patrick asked.

"About this, then yes." Jessica answered.

"Good.'' Patrick said.

He let her go long enough to turn her around. Then he wrapped his arms around her again.

"Just do it already." Jessica said.

"I'll do it but I don't want to be interrupted by anyone." Patrick replied.

"Especially Josh." Jessica said.

"Yes. I want us to be able to have no interruptions." Patrick replied.

"I understand." Jessica said.

Patrick let her go and they walked back inside and they headed back to her room. They walked in and saw Josh.

"You're still here." Patrick said.

"Why would I leave. I still have to apologize." Josh replied.

"You could have given her a day or two." Patrick said.

"Why so you could move in and take my place?" Josh asked.

"Josh, just stop. It's my choice if I want him or not. He can ask and I can either go out with him or not." Jessica answered.

"But you deserve someone better than him." Josh said.

"Like who?" Jessica asked.

"Anyone but Patrick." Josh answered.

"If I choose him, you are not going to complain or try anything. I mean it, if you do, you won't like me." Jessica said.

"I understand." Josh replied.

"Now apologize to her." Patrick said.

"I'm sorry, Jess. I don't think I could stand it if you were mad at me." Josh replied.

"You mean more than usual." Jessica said.

"Yeah." Josh replied.

"I'll forgive you, but you have to agree to let me choose who I date." Jessica said.

"Deal. I'll be here if you need me." Josh replied.

"Now go tell my uncle that I'm getting hungry." Jessica said.

Josh got up and left. Patrick took the opportunity to kiss her. She didn't push him away so Patrick took that as a good sign.

"I'm glad I waited." Patrick said.

"What are you doing later?" Jessica asked.

"Going home so I can work on some details." Patrick answered.

"You never do that." Jessica said.

"I do now. I want to make sure everythings perfect when I take you out." Patrick replied.

"You know, I'd be happy with dinner, a movie date, walking on the beach, anything simple." Jessica said.

"I know. But I want to plan ahead just in case something goes wrong." Patrick replied.

Patrick kissed her once again before Josh got back otherwise he wouldn't have let her go. Not to long later, Josh walked in.

"Your uncle's ordering now." Josh said.

Jessica headed out of her room and towards the kitchen. She saw her uncle. Page knew her well enough to order her favorite pizza. Once he hung up, he just looked at her.

"Is something wrong?" Page asked.

"No, just came to make sure you ordered my favorite." Jessica answered.

"I wouldn't forget that. I know you hate other kinds." Page said.

"I don't hate them, I just prefer my favorite over the others." Jessica replied.

"So what else is on your mind?" Page asked.

"Patrick." Jessica answered.

"I think he's a good choice. But if he makes you happy then I'm okay with it." Page said.

"I need to find a new place since dad know where I live." Jessica replied.

"I can get your things into storage in a few days,. then put the house up for sale. You know you can stay here as long as you want." Page said.

"Just pack up the clothes, books and my other things. But I need to go through the rest. As for staying here, I will but I don't want to forever." Jessica replied.

"I know. We'll find you someplace." Page said.