"Alex, I will not hesitate to kill you." I growled as I pulled my bag of Cool Ranch Doritos toward me. It seemed like I just couldn't get enough of them lately.

"Oh come on Josie! Let me have some! You have a whole bag!" he whined as he reached for them again but I pushed him away with my foot.

"Jack! Come get your friend before I kill him!" I shouted as Alex gave me the best puppy dog look he could manage.

"You shouldn't even being eating that! It's not good for the baby!"

"You messing with my food isn't good for your life."

Jack appeared in the doorway and looked at us. "What are you doing to my girlfriend?"

"Jack! She won't share!" Alex whined in the most pathetic voice.

"Alex she won't even share with me, what makes you think she is going to share with you?" Jack asked an amused grin on his face as he leaned against the doorjamb.

"I'm hotter than you are!"

"I beg to differ, I think Jack is quite a looker." I said before blowing him a kiss and Alex pretended to vomit.

"Never mind, I have completely lost my appetite, you two are gross."

"Oh really Alex? Then you don't want any of this pizza?" Rian said as he walked out of the kitchen with Zack not far behind, Zack carrying soda and cups while Rian had a pizza and plates tucked underneath his arm.

"Oh, pizza!" he shouted as he scrambled to get a piece. I laughed at him as I curled up against Jack who had sat down next to me.

"Are Kara and Lisa coming?" Jack asked while looking over at Rian.

"Mhm, they should be here soon." he said while picking at his piece of pizza.

"Do you want one babe?" Jack asked as he leaned over to toss a piece on a plate for himself.

"No, I'm okay with my Doritos." I said as I tossed another one in my mouth. Everyone munched in silence for a moment before Zack looked over at us.

"So have you guys thought of any names yet?" he questioned as he kicked his feet up on the coffee table. It had been two weeks since Jack and I had first brought up names but we had yet to think of anything. If I liked something Jack vetoed it and if Jack liked something I didn't like it. We couldn't agree but we knew the time to decide was coming closer and closer.

"Jack likes Luke, I don't." I answered.

"Oh, well how far along are you again?" Zack inquired as he shifted slightly on the couch.

"I'll be six months in a week." I said feeling kind of nervous. Between school, work, moving into Jack's room and thinking of names I had barely noticed the time go by.

"Oh, you guys don't have much time then." Zack said and I nodded in agreement as I twirled a strand of red hair around my finger. The room was silent until the doorbell rang loudly and Rian jumped up to go get the door. A couple minutes later he came back with his and Alex's girlfriends.

"Hey Josie." Kara said happily. I had quickly liked her the first time we met; she was smart, bubbly and had a contagious smile. She was also skinny and a bit taller than me with long brown hair.

"Hi Kara, hi Lisa." I said and the other girl who was Alex's girlfriend nodded at me. Lisa and I had started off to a rocky start. When we had first met she had walked in on Alex tickling me on his bed because I had stolen his drink. Alex insisted she was a nice girl but I had yet to see it. Lisa was amazingly pretty though and I didn't see why she would think I was up to something with Alex. Why he would choose any girl over her was beyond me, she was stunning.

Lisa was short and skinny with long blonde hair and gorgeous eyes. She instantly sat down next to Alex and curled into him before kissing him deeply. I knew she was marking her territory and I rolled my eyes. I was quite happy with Jack, I didn't need Alex. "So how are you feeling?" Kara asked from her spot next to Rian.

"I'm good, how are you?" I inquired before I popped another Dorito in my mouth.

"I'm good. So Rian told me you're having a boy!" she squealed and I laughed as I nodded. "That's wonderful. Have you decided on a name yet? I'm so excited; I can't wait to go shopping for your baby shower present. You're having a baby shower right?" she asked quickly.

I looked up at Jack hoping he would have an answer but he just shrugged. "I don't know and no, no name yet." I said.

"Oh, well you should have a baby shower. We could throw you one, right Lisa?" Kara asked looking over at the blonde who had a sour look on her face. Everyone was looking at her expectantly though and she nodded.

"Of course." she said her voice filled with false sweetness.

"Well actually I think my mom and May would wanna do that but you could always help." Jack said quickly sensing the tension that was quickly sinking in around us. I shot him a grateful look before resting my head against his chest. I wanted Lisa to like me; I knew that we would be thrown together often. Our boyfriends were always together and it was just like when I was little. When my mother's friend and her daughter came over, we might hate each other but we were expected to play nice. But I didn't want to just play nice; I wanted to actually make a friend.

"Well we're gonna go get some movies, we'll be back." Zack said standing up. To my horror so did Alex, Jack and Rian. They were leaving us alone? Kara I didn't mind but Lisa? Before I could even protest all four guys had slipped out of the house leaving us alone. The awkward silence filled the air and I scooted farther from Lisa. Before Alex and Jack were between us but now there was nothing but couch cushions.

"So, how's school?" I questioned while looking at Kara. She began to babble on for a couple minutes but then she stopped.

"I have to use the bathroom, I'll be back." Kara said before standing and walking up the stairs. I looked down at Lisa hesitantly but she ignored me as she picked at her nails.

"Uh, so how are you?" I asked with a slightly shaky voice.

"Fine."

"Why don't you like me?" I asked catching her off guard. "You know I don't like Alex, right? You don't need to be so insecure."

"I'm not insecure. I know Alex would never leave me for someone like you."

"What do you mean someone like me?"

"Have you looked in the mirror lately? Maybe you should lay off of the chips." she said and her words stung. I knew she had said it only to hurt me but it didn't stop the tears from forming in my eyes. I shot up and walked straight into the kitchen before I could cry in front of her.

The guys and I walked back into the house laughing and joking. Zack had just finished telling us this story about his trip to Hawaii when we entered the living room. Lisa was the only one sitting on the couch and I poked my head into the kitchen to find that empty too.

"Where's Josie and Kara?" I questioned and Lisa shrugged. I glared at her but I didn't say anything. She was a nice girl and she made Alex very happy but she was also extremely jealous and until she got used to the new girl she was mean. I had tried to protect Josie but I knew I couldn't always be with them.

"Kara!" Rian shouted up the stairs and waited for a moment to hear if she shouted back. A couple seconds later I heard the sound of feet and then Kara was coming down the stairs.

"What did you do Lisa? Why do you have to be so mean! I know you can be nice!" Kara scolded the blonde who didn't seem at all phased by the words. I growled in annoyance and looked over at Alex. He didn't say anything and I wanted to shout at him but instead I looked at Kara.

"Where is she?"

"Up in the bathroom, she won't come out and she won't let me in."

"Thanks." I said to Kara before running up the stairs, my long legs taking two steps at a time easily. When I reached the bathroom I knocked on the door and waited for a response.

"Go away." her raspy voice came through the door and I knew she had been crying.

"Baby it's me, let me in."

"No, so you can just be disgusted with your fat girlfriend?"

"Josie Rose Hunter don't you dare say that!"

"Why not Jack? It's true!" she sobbed and I leaned my forehead against the door.

"Josie, it isn't. Please baby, just open the door." I begged. I heard the lock click and I opened the door before stepping in. Josie was sitting on the toilet sobbing and my heart ached as I shut and locked the door before kneeling down in front of her. "Hey, don't cry. Look at me." I instructed as I lifted her chin until her eyes met mine.

"I'm sorry." she sobbed and I frowned as I took some toilet paper and began to wipe away her tears.

"No, no. Don't be sorry. Josie, what do you have to be sorry for?"

"For ruining tonight, for being a bad girlfriend, for being fat. Why would you want a fat girlfriend?" she hiccupped.

"You did not ruin tonight nor are you are a bad girlfriend and you aren't fat, you're pregnant dummy. Where is all this coming from?"

"Lisa said I was fat."

"Okay but she's just a bitch. She's mad cause Alex has female friends. You are not fat, you're having a baby. Why do you think you're a bad girlfriend and why do you think you ruined tonight?"

"Cause I couldn't keep from crying and you always have to take care of me."

"I want to take care of you Josie; I wouldn't be here unless I wanted to. As for ruining tonight, you didn't. Lisa ruined it by being mean. She needs to apologize."

"But why is she mean?"

"I told you, she gets jealous. She'll warm up to you, just give her time. Until then, just ignore her." I instructed as I pulled Josie into my arms. She buried her face into my chest and I kissed her head. "I love you, you're a wonderful girlfriend and you aren't fat."

"Promise?" she asked sounding a bit muffled.

"I promise, I'll even pinky swear if you want." I said while bringing up my hand and holding out my pinky to her. She hooked her tiny one around mine. "I cross my heart." I said before kissing her softly on the lips.

"I love you Jack, I don't know what I would do without you." she said and I grinned.

"I love you too, now come on. We got some good movies." I told her while grabbing her hand.

"I'll be down there in a second, just let me wash my face." she said pushing me away gently and I nodded before kissing her deeply again. Once we broke apart I walked out of the bathroom and down the stairs, glaring at Lisa as soon as I walked into the living room.

"You need to apologize to her."

"For what?" Lisa asked innocently.

"For telling her she was fat. She's pregnant Lisa, you know that. She's also extremely emotional and sensitive, keep your mouth shut." I growled.

"Hey, don't talk to her like that." Alex said and I raised an eyebrow.

"Oh so I can't tell her to shut her mouth but she can tell my girlfriend she's fat?"

"She was just playing; Josie didn't need to get all upset." Alex said and my jaw dropped.

"I can't believe you're defending her Alex!"

"Lisa told me what happened, Josie overreacted."

"Josie told me what happened, Lisa was being a bitch." I snapped. Alex jumped to his feet and instantly we were in each other's faces, ready to punch the other.

"Don't call her a bitch Jack." Alex growled and I scoffed.

"But she is a bitch." I said and Alex glared.

"Alright, guys, break it up." Zack said trying to get in the middle of us but neither of us would move.

"Call my girlfriend a bitch one more time." Alex said and I couldn't help but taunt him. Lisa had started it and yet Alex was still defending her? I felt the word forming on my lips when Rian clapped his hand over my mouth.

"Stop! Both of you! You're best friends!" he shouted. I watched all of the anger drain from Alex's face as he realized what we were doing and I felt ashamed that I had let it get this far. "You shouldn't be fighting about this or calling people names. Lisa should apologize to Josie for saying she was fat and Jack apologize to Lisa for calling her a bitch."

"I'm sorry Alex for fighting with you." I said but I refused to say anything to Lisa as I sat down. A couple minutes later Josie came down the stairs and Kara smiled at her. Josie returned a small smile before curling up against me.

"You can have the chips Alex." she said as she threw her still half full bag of Doritos on the coffee table and I knew she was thinking about being fat.

"No Josie, you have them. I know you love them." Alex said but Josie just shook her head and then leaned her head against my chest. I looked at Lisa expecting her to apologize but she just kept her mouth shut and I glared at her before looking down at Josie. I just wanted to keep her safe, just keep her away from the world where everyone seemed intent on hurting her. I wrapped my arm around her and gently tugged her closer, I may not be able to protect her all the time but while I was around I would do the best I could.