Your Love

Nicki Minaj

Chapter 16

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Kaite's eyes were adjusting to the darkness…and neon lights of the party. She was always amazed by Marisol's powers. How could one girl throw a good party on the spur of the moment? The thought only made her laugh. That was her best friend Marisol.

"You are smiling…that's good." Maya stared at Katie who looked relaxed for once in a while.

"Yeah…thanks for the make-over did you become a fashionista?" Katie smiled thinking back to how long it took to do her make-up and pick out her outfit. She was never really a girly girl. It took Marisol and Maya hours to teach her how to walk in heels over 3 inches.

"Tori…duh." The two sisters stood there observing their surroundings.

"OMG…Julian is here and he is looking at you." Maya said with giddiness.

"You have been hanging around that girl for way too long." Katie looked over at him and smiled.

Julian didn't think Katie could look any better than she did…no way…but seeing her in the strapless white sequins dress and silver heels…he couldn't for any words. Usually he didn't have to try so hard to get a girl's attention. They just came to him, but Katie was different.

He actually had to pursue her. She was interested in him….as he her. At first he was worried about Drew's reaction. Not because he was scared of him…but because that was his friend. But soon, he didn't care what he thought….Dave didn't care.

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"You did not have to help me with the party Jake." Marisol watched as everyone danced.

"Actually I did. I needed to get away…." Jake led her to the rest area in the teenage club. "How did you do this anyways?"

"My cousin owns the club and my other cousin is the bouncer anyway. He owes me anyway. My dad loaned him money to open the club."

"Cool." Jake nodded. "I can see you added your taste." Marisol smiled at this. She loved decoration and immaculateness.

"Yeah…black and red were my idea for the couches…the marble floors….and columns…yeah…I'm good at what I do." She laughed.

"I see." He looked down.

"Jake you can't keep dodging Clare and Eli. You live with her."

"I know….there is nothing to face. There is nothing that needs to be said. I guess my ego is hurt a little bit."

"I know the feeling. My ego and pride have been hurt over millions of times." She stated. "Sorry too much information."

"Actually it's not. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels like this." He said.

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Julian liked her…he was better for Katie than he was…and Drew knew it. He always knew Katie could do better than him…not saying that Bianca couldn't do better than him…but him and Katie were just for the moment.

He almost laughed softly as he saw Julian try not to look at her from across the floor.

"Julian….go talk to her." Drew saw his friend look at Katie.

"…"

"….What….I know you like her….and she likes you….." Drew said knowing he wrong for wanting Katie to move on…not because he wanted her. He was like a kid with a toy…once he was tired of it, he put it down….but then when someone else played with it…he became jealous of him.

"I am….I just don't want to be too overbearing." He said as he saw Katie stare at him.

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"Come on Dave….let's dance." Alli said grabbing his hand….leading them to the dance floor.

"Alli Bhandari…what have you done with my girlfriend." Dave said as he twirled her around.

"She's here." She smiled resting her head against his chest. "You know you are the only person who can make me feel comfortable out of my element…and for that I love you."

"I love you too." He tilted her chin up kissing her. "Being with you has helped me become a better a person..I know I made a huge mistake…thank you for giving me another chance…and I promise to never hurt you like that again….."

"we've both hurt each other…even as friends we did….but we always found ourselves near one another…"

"….you're stuck with me whether you like it or not." They both smiled.

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Jenna smiled at her two best friends. They were both so happy. She remembered when she was happy like that….with K.C. and then it all changed. She was in a relationship by herself…but that was what she got for stealing him from Clare.

But she did not regret having Tyson…..she regretted liking K.C. It's amazing how people run when you need them the most.

She had stayed to herself for so long, she almost forgot what it felt like to be at parties. Alli and Dave made her come out…but she knew K.C. would be here…and he was…but he stayed his distance from her….until now.

"K.C. there is nothing…" She began.

"Jenna…you know I miss you….please….." He pleaded.

"Are you serious? You miss me after Marisol or do you miss me because no one wants you?" She tried to walk off as he grabbed her wrist.

"Jenna….I….."

"Frankly, I have nothing to say….take your hands off of me." She made a scene as others stopped dancing…he let her go.

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"You having fun?" Julian whispered in her ear from behind…resting his hand around her waist.

"Yeah….." She almost jumped feeling his breath down her neck.

"Didn't mean to scare you…." He smiled. "You look beautiful….and healthier….."

"I've been eating….I haven't thrown up….." She said as he smiled...moving beside her. "Actually, when I get the urge…all I can hear is your voice telling me to be strong….." She stated resting her hand on his shoulder.

"That's good….I'm proud of you…did you…maybe…want to dance?" He asked.

"ummmmm…yeah…but I can't dance…I can barely walk in these heels." She said.

"Don't worry…" He smiled as he took her hand.

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"So….what are you going to do?" Marisol referenced to his dilemma.

"What can I do? Wish her and Eli the best…and let her know…that there are no hard feelings." Jake stated."…and you?"

"What do you mean me?"

"Your habit of always getting hurt." He scooted a little closer to her as the music got louder.

"I've just come to the conclusion that I will always be lonely because I keep making the same mistakes…"

"Don't say that….and you won't be lonely….."

"Why is that?" Marisol asked.

"Because now you want to change. You see the problem and you want to make it better….and you will make it better." He smiled realizing that she wasn't as materialistic as others thought. It was her persona she created because she never felt comfortable in her own skin. He could tell by the way she was shrugging as he stared at her.

"I need the encouragement…." She said as they stared at the dance floor.

"Want to dance?" Jake held his hand out as she laughed.

"Do you know how too?" Marisol asked knowing he didn't.

"Actually, I was hoping you could teach me…" She shook her head laughing grabbing his hand.

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Katie wasn't afraid of soccer or teachers…but when it came to boys, it was a foreign concept….especially Julian. She found herself not knowing what to say.

As he took her to the dance floor, he felt her shake a little bit. That was good. It only meant she was as nervous as he was.

"You've never danced before." Julian asked as he rested his arm around her waist.

"Prom Julian…." She stated.

"Not that kind of dancing…you know what I mean…" He said as she blushed. "It's cool. I'll teach you." He said turning her around as she instinctively rested her hand behind his neck. He smiled as she got into the rhythm.

"I love this song." Katie whispered in his ear. She wasn't a Nicki Minaj fan, but this song was nice to hear. It was rare when you heard rap songs about love anymore.

"Me too." He turned her around looking into her eyes. The music was blaring loud, but neither one paid attention to it. They were captivated by one another. Julian placed his hands on her face as she rested hers on his wrists.

She bit her lip waiting for him to lean in.

"Katie you are making it so hard for me right now….to not kiss you." It was out in the open…it couldn't be taken back….he swallowed hard…resting his head against hers.

"What's stopping you?" That was all that needed to be said as their lips met. Katie had never been kissed like this before. She moaned feeling his hands in her hair…as his tongue beg for entry.

Moving their lips together, his tongue glided into her mouth.

"Woah….." Katie caught her breath as he kissed her gentler. He had to remember that she had not been experienced as he. He remembered Drew talking about how she never really showed affection towards him…then why was she showing him?