Threatening Words - Friday Night

"Suze. Please don't hang up…"

"Why shouldn't I?" I demanded, taking the cordless phone away from the kitchen, so that no one could here me.

"Because we need to talk"

"Hah! There's nothing I want to say to you, Brett"

"Then please, let me talk…"

I sighed loudly, hoping that he'd catch on that I didn't want to be having this conversation with him. I know I should have just slammed the phone down right there and then, but his submissive tone was actually quite amusing.

"Ok, make it quick. I'm in the middle of dinner"

"I'm sorry! I am really sorry if I hurt you, Suze…"

"Oh, finished?"

"No, I am not finished. Suze, I want to talk to you, personally…"

I gave a quick laugh before answering. "Yeah right!"

"I mean it Suze, I have to see you. I want to talk… That's all"

"How am I supposed to believe you, when your one track mind is only trying to get in my pants?"

There was a bit of a silence, as he didn't know what to say next. I can't believe that he actually thinks that I want to see him again… Creepy!

"I didn't mean to move so fast with you… You're just, so beautiful"

"You are a perverted creep, Brett" I told him, before hanging up.

Everyone was looking at me when I entered back into the dining room, as I was all hot and flustered.

"Is everything alright, darling?" My mother asked.

I sat back down on my seat, which was in between Doc and Jesse.

"Yeah, just an argument with someone from school"

Jesse gave me a quick sideways glance, realising that something was wrong. He looked like he was going to say something, but then Sleepy's chair scraped along the floor. Sleepy stood up and took his plate into the kitchen and headed off to work.

I tried to hide the fact that I was scared. Scared, because I didn't know what Brett was capable of … and how far he was willing to go.

After dinner, Doc and Jesse had moved their conversation out into the lounge room. Far out! Doc would not shut up! I am surprised both of them are not going blue in the face due to lack of air.

Unfortunately, Jesse had taken a great interest in my goofy brother's science talk, and Doc was interested in Jesse's boring history knowledge.

This was not what is supposed to happen… I want Jesse all to myself! He's mine!

I grumbled and decided that I would leave them to chat. At least Jesse is fitting in and feeling comfortable.

"Hey Suze," Doc called after me.

"Guess what, Jesse has agreed to stay in my room… You know, because I have the bunk…"

I looked over at Jesse, who shrugged his shoulders.

"Oh, ok… Whatever" I turned and left.

Once that I had made my way up the stairs, I walked over to my window seat and gazed out at the night sky. It was so beautiful; each star was twinkling down, lighting up the sky. Just as I had started to think about the other night, when Jesse had taken me up onto the roof, there was a soft knock on my door.

"Come in…" I called, thinking that it was my mother.

"Jesse!"

Why do I always get so excited when I see him? Hmm, maybe because he loves me!

"Susannah, I am so sorry"

"Huh?"

I gave him a confused look while moving over so that he could sit next to me, which he did.

"I should have politely asked your brother earlier, to um..."

"Shut up?" I interrupted.

"I beg your pardon?"

"Oh, not you. I was saying that you should've told my brother to shut up…"

"Well, that's a little rude… Anyway, I ended our conversation so that I could talk to you…"

His face was so serious, as he looked into my eyes.

"Awe, that's so sweet of you…" I smiled up at him.

"But I feel that something is wrong, Susannah. You are hiding something. Please talk to me"

Nothing ever passes this guy, hey?

"It's nothing, you worry about me too much…" I said, taking his hand and curling his fingers in mine.

"Yes, I do worry about you, Querida. If something is upsetting you, I want to help. You mean the world to me…"

I smiled and moved my body onto his lap, where he embraced me in a gentle hug.

He was so warm, so I nestled into his body, with my back against his chest. I sunk down and looked up at him.

"Well, you mean the universe to me!"

He chuckled and kissed my forehead, making me giggle. We sat there in silence, taking in every second as we gazed out of the window. This is what I loved about Jesse. Just being about to sit here, in his arms and quietly relax.

Until somebody interrupts, that is.

"Hey guys…" Doc yelled, running up the stairs.

I quickly jumped up from Jesse's lap, and accidentally elbowed him in the groin. He instantly let out a deep moan and buckled forward, holding the area where I had just elbowed him.

Doc entered, before I had a chance to apologise. His eyes looked at Jesse, who was in pain, and then at me, as if I had hurt him… On purpose!

"Stomach pains!" I awkwardly blurted out.

Jesse tried to sit back up; his face was rather red… And he moved his hands onto his stomach, pretending to have a cramp.

"I think I must have eaten too fast…" He managed to get out.

"Well anyway," Doc said, looking back at me.

"I spoke to Dad, and he has decided that we're all going on a family outing tomorrow, because the weather is going to be great" Doc said excitedly, trying to ignore Jesse, who had turned around facing the window, still in pain.

"Really? …" I said, showing enthusiasm as I wanted Doc to hurry up and get out.

"Yep, and I suggested to go to 'Wet n Wild'! It's so cool. Dad said that was a great idea because you haven't even had the chance to go since you've been here, and I thought Jesse would like it too…"

"That's great, Doc. It really is. Now if you'd be so kind as to leave…"

I started to guide him to the door. "… Jesse and I were talking"

"Oh, sorry… Talking? He looked over at Jesse.

"Anyway, when you're finished Jesse, come and hang out in my room… I'll show you all my science…"

"Ok" I interrupted. "He'll be over in a minute"

I closed the door behind him and turned back to Jesse, who went back to holding his groin.

"I am so, very, sorry!"

I said leaning against the door, trying to hold back every urge from laughing. He cleared his throat and looked over at me, as all embarrassment from his face disappeared.

"That is the last time you are sitting on my lap, young lady"

His plain expression quickly changed, as his mouth started to curl up into a grin. Then I thought that now, was the perfect opportunity to release my laughter… And it was loud. I was laughing so hard, that I had to bend over and hold my stomach.

Suddenly, I felt Jesse's hands land on my waist, and I was lifted off the ground and was turned upside down.

"Jesseeeeeeee"

I laughed, as I could feel that all my blood was running to my head.

"Tell me that you are sorry, once more" He demanded, trying to stop me from thrashing my legs around.

I couldn't say anything; I was in the middle of my laughing fit. He realised that I wasn't going to stop anytime soon, so he turned me around the right way, stood me in front of my bed and held my shoulders.

"You are nuts, girl" He said, trying not to laugh at my face.

"Nuts!" I laughed even harder, which started to cause tears to form in my eyes.

He stood there staring at me blankly for the next few minutes, until I had finally calmed down, and wiped the tears away from my face.

"Oh dear… That was funny" I sniffed.

"You reckon?" He raised his eyebrows. "Maybe we should see how funny it really is!"

With that, he firmly pushed me back onto the bed, nearly knocking the wind out of me.

"My God Jesse, I'm not a puppet, I have bones" I coughed, unblocking my windpipe.

"Yeah, I know," He said, walking around to the left side of my bed to grab my pillow.

"So do I!" He grinned as he snatched the pillow.

"Hey, give my pillow back!"

I whined, sitting up and swinging my legs around to the side where Jesse was standing.

"What, this pillow?"

He held it up high above his head, so that I couldn't reach, even on my tiptoes. After a few attempts, I pointlessly gave up and pulled my best 'sad puppy' face.

He gave a chuckle. "That won't work on me, Susannah".

I took one last jump and swipe, but no use… So I resorted to my last option.

"Oh well. Plan B it is!"

Before he had a chance to ask what I was talking about, I had pulled his head down to meet mine, and I kissed his lips.

He was surprised at first, but this quickly melted him, forcing him to drop the pillow and wrap his arms around me. As soon as he had dropped it, I slipped out of his embrace and dived for the pillow. I stood back up, hugging the pillow in front of my body.

"Hey… That is not fair…" Jesse said, rather stunned.

"I didn't know there were rules" I smiled cheekily.

Then he took a step forward and pulled the pillow and me clung to it, against his body.

"This has caused nothing but trouble…" He said, gripping it tightly.

"You're telling me!"

I giggled, forcing it from his grip and lifting the pillow over him and around the back of his head, pulling him closer to me. Then Jesse slowly brought his lips closer to mine.

"This is going to be the first night…" He whispered, before gently kissing me.

My heat skipped a beat. First night… For what exactly?

While still kissing me, he took the pillow from my hands and guided me over to the bed. What is he doing? Oh my God… This is Jesse, isn't it?

He picked me up in his arms, still kissing me, pulled my covers back quickly and lowered me down onto the bed. He seriously wasn't considering it, was he? … But my family… Doc knows that he's in here!

Then, he pulled the covers over my body and knelt down beside me, stroking my hair.

"… It's the first night that I won't be here to look over you while you sleep"

Oh, that's what he meant. I kind of sighed from relief… I mean, I love Jesse, but not now, in these circumstances… I mean, my family thinks that I've only known him for one day!

"I will miss you" I pouted.

Jesse rubbed his thumb on one of my cheeks.

"Good night and sweet dreams, my Querida"

"Good night and sweet dreams to you too, my Jesse"

He smiled and gave me one last kiss on my cheek before standing up. As he slowly left my side and walked around the bed, I giggled.

"See you tomorrow, in your swimming costume!"

He stopped and raised his eyebrows in my direction.

"You did buy one, didn't you?" I smirked and sat up, resting on my elbows.

"…Yes" He hesitated. "They are, um…"

"Ooh, show me. Let me see"

Jesse cleared his throat, twiddled his fingers and gave an awkward laugh.

"I err, do not agree that, that is actually appropriate…"

This was very amusing you know. I had to play with this conversation.

"Did you get Speedos?" I couldn't help but snort after asking.

"I beg your pardon?"

I laughed. "Don't worry Jesse, a lot of guys wear board shorts over their costume"

He slowly nodded as if learning something important. "Really?"

"You'll see tomorrow… Anyway, my brothers do"

I could tell that this topic was making him a little uncomfortable, so as much as I liked having fun, I ended it.

"See you tomorrow Jesse. It's going to be heaps of fun"

I rolled over and smiled at his worried face. "Now start moving to Doc's room, and go learn some valuable information" I teased.

He gave me a quick smile and headed over to the door, stopping for one last time.

"I'm not far, Querida… If you need anything…"

"I'll be fine Jesse" I laughed. "I'm a big girl, you know"

And with that, he closed the door and left me…

I couldn't sleep, no matter how hard I tried, and I couldn't stop thinking about Jesse… I rolled over and looked at my bedside clock.

"11:07" I mumbled, rolling over and burying my head in my pillow, which still smelt like Jesse.

Mmm, I've got Jesse cravings…

Then, something landed on my small balcony with a loud thud. I ignored it at first, not being bothered to care. But then curiosity won over my laziness.

As I moved closer to the window, I noticed that a rather large rock sat there, with something white attached to it.

After I had opened the window and climbed out to see what was attached. Shit, somebody has thrown this I realised. After scanning the yard from my balcony, I quickly grabbed the rock, climbed back into my bedroom and secured the window shut.

It was a letter. I slowly opened it up, expecting the worst… That maybe it was from Brett.

I read it out loud to myself.

"Suze, I love you! But if you keep ignoring me and won't agree to talk…Then, I may have to resort to other means of communication!

I don't want to hurt you Suze. You bring this on yourself".

The piece of paper slipped from my hands and I stood there, frozen stiff.

Who on earth is this guy?

He's threatening me…