"Hey Em, wake up," Jay whispered in bed laying next to her. He had been watching her sleep for a while now. She looked so happy and peaceful. He still felt guilty for not really talking to her lately. He had snuck out of bed this morning and called Spike to keep Kayla for just one more night. He also called in another favor.
She stirred and moaned, "Let me sleep." She rolled away from him and snuggled into the blankets a little more.
He laughed, "No, I'm getting you up. Right now, get your ass out of bed." He began to tickle her until she woke back up. She giggled and squirmed around on the bed, and then fell out of bed. She took all the blankets with her.
Jay moved over to the edge of the bed, and looked at her on the floor, "You are such a blanket whore."
She stuck her tongue out at him, "At least I'm not a real whore."
He looked at her with a fake upset look, "Did you jut indirectly call me a whore?"
She shrugged and sat up on the floor. She grinned and grabbed Jay's t-shirt and threw it over her head before standing up. She walked out of the room and down the hall to make coffee. She sat on the edge of the counter and drank her coffee out of a mug slowly.
Jay joined her in the kitchen, pouring himself a cup of coffee too. He stood in front of her and smirked at her, "What's today's plan?"
She shrugged, "I'll probably shower, then go get Kayla. After that I have no clue."
Jay shook his had at her with an even bigger smirk, "Nope, Kayla is staying with your mom again tonight. I called earlier. I have a secret surprise for you. I'm not going to be home all day, so I won't be with you. I'm sorry but I have to plan your surprise."
Emma looked at him curiously, "I bet I can get you to tell me the surprise right now."
She took both their coffees and moved the away from herself and Jay. She let one manicured hand run through his hair, and the other run his bare chest. His smirk was slowly disappearing. She bit her lip, and closed in on his mouth. Slowly she kissed him with all kinds of tongue. He responded, and groaned. Her hands reached the top of his pants, and she tried to get into them.
He jumped away, "No, I can't. I really, really can't. I love you, but no."
She jumped down into front of him and pressed herself up against him, "Please Baby."
She pouted quietly then bit her lip again. Jay took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment. She kissed his neck and chest a few times. Nibbling here, and there. He groaned and she felt, through his pants, his hard-on. She giggled, "You going to let me now?"
Slowly, with his eyes still closed, he nodded. She pushed away his pants even slower than he had nodded. He groaned, anting her to touch him. She rested her hands as close as she could get them without really touching him. He opened his eyes, "Emma, come on."
"Tell me what my surprise is and I'll blow your mind but not until you tell me my surprise," Emma teased with an evil grin. Jay shook his head.
"No Babe, I don't want to ruin your surprise." Jay looked directly at Emma with sweet loving eyes. She removed her hands with a sigh. She walked away, and went to shower.
Jay laughed, and moved on to finish his coffee, then get dressed before leaving for Emma's surprise. Emma stepped out of the shower and Jay was already gone. There was a note on her bed.
Em, I love you so much.
I had to leave so I could get your surprise ready.
I wish I could have at least said goodbye.
I'm sorry, I know you really wanted to know but I can't tell you.
Just go to the Dot at 6pm tonight, look for Spinner.
I love you forever Boo, xoxo -Jay
She smiled at the note. It was really cute. She took it and tacked it on her cork board. She smiled at all the pictures. Then one of Jay, and herself at the beach one day. It was back when they were just friends. They were standing on the beach, Jay behind her. She had never noticed that Jay wasn't smiling at the camera he was smiling at her.
There was also the one of Jay, and Kayla the day she was born. The one of Kayla alone, and the one of Emma, and Kayla. She smiled. I n the middle was the family photo from the following day. She had other photos up too but those were always her favorites.
She sighed, and dressed herself in a cut off old t-shirt she had made more Emma. Then with it she put on some jean shorts. She sat on the bed, and called Liberty. "Hey Lib, what are you up to today?"
"Oh nothing of great importance. Why do you ask Emma?" Liberty said in a casual tone.
"Great, we should go to to the mall! I don't have Kayla today so we're good to do whatever really," Emma said in a cheery tone. Her and Liberty had become close since Emma had gotten pregnant. They hasn't spent a whole lot of time together since Kayla's birth, with Emma being so busy and tired.
"Yeah sure Emma. Would you like me to pick you up?" Liberty suggested in a matching cheerful tone of voice.
Emma smiled, "Yah sure Lib. I'll see you soon."
Liberty replied quick, "See you in 20 minutes."
Emma hung up the phone and smiled. It was good to be normal again she thought to herself. She sighed and got up. She finished getting ready and grabbed her purse. It was a nice day so she waited for Liberty outside.
She pulled up in her at her dad's cute little sports car. She grinned, "Liberty this is so nice."
Liberty laughed at Emma just a little, "Yes it is."
Emma hopped in the drivers seat and they took off down the street. Emma was relieved that she had Liberty. She had Jay, but every girl needed a girlfriend. Manny clearly wasn't fit for that job.
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"Thanks Liberty, I had a good day," Emma said getting out of the car at her apartment. It was 5 o'clock. She had bought an outfit for tonight. She had no idea what she was supposed to wear so she went with simple.
A tight, black, short, high-waisted skirt with a bright pink blouse over top. She tucked it in at the top of her skirt, and pulled it so she looked slightly more chesty. It was a tank top blouse so she took a small light grey cardigan, but it was still hot so she carried it on her arm. Her hair fell down her back in loose blonde curls. Her black sandals pulled the outfit all together. She sighed, and began walking to the Dot.
She smiled as she walked. She walked with a bounce in her step even. There weren't any cars, and it was still light out. She heard a car coming up behind her. She figured it was just a passing car, until they stopped in front of her.
She jumped back, and began to get really nervous. They 3 guys hopped out of the car. They weren't much older than 18 or 19 she guessed. They looked awful tough though. She offered up a weak small smile as they walked towards her.
"Hey pretty girl. Didn't anyone ever tell you not to dress like a slut? You could end up in a rough situation," the first guy said in a calm tone. Emma gave off a very nervous laugh.
"Why don't you just come with us now," the second guy suggested but Emma knew well enough to know it wasn't just a suggestion. With her arm under her cardigan she clicked Jay on speed dial.
She heard him pick up, and he knew it was her, "Emma? Are you on your way to meet Spinner?"
When there was no answer he listened closer, "Come with us pretty girl."
Jay didn't need to hear anymore. He knew that Emma obviously needed help. He jumped into his car and took off in the general direction of their apartment.
He scanned all the roads for anything at all. He saw a jagged car on the side of the road, and 4 people near by. He recognized Emma's blonde hair immediately. Someone held her around the waist, and she had just kicked one other.
He pulled up near by and jumped out, "Hey!"
The guys looked up and smirked, "Jay Hogart, coming to help us out. She's a fighter."
Jay smirked, "Yeah right. Let her go now. I'm serious."
The guy gave a questioning look and backed off of Emma. She ran at Jay, and wrapped herself around him tight. She was so glad that he knew she was in trouble when she called. He kept one arm around her at all times.
"What is this Hogart? Is she the reason you stopped showing up at the ravine?" The first guy asked. He clearly knew Jay, and Emma was still really nervous.
"Just get out of here Johnny. Go now," Jay warned still holding Emma close. Johnny and his friends scoffed and got back in the car before driving away.
"Em, are you okay? Did they hurt you?" Jay turned his full attention to Emma. Her face was tear streaked, and her arm was bleeding.
"Just my arm, I'll be fine. I'm just glad you figured it out," Emma said wiping some tears from her face.
Jay cupped her cheeks and kissed her head, "I figured when you didn't answer me when I said your name that something was up. I'm just glad you're okay."
She shrugged, "Yeah I'm fine."
Jay hugged her tight again. She held on just as tight. He took her and put her in the front seat. He looked down the street where Johnny and his friends had taken off. He was trying really hard for Emma to keep his anger in check.
He got in the drivers seat, and got a better look at her arm. The gash was deeper than he originally thought, "What happened Em?"
She shrugged, "I was walking on my way to meet Spinner and there was no one around and they just pulled up in front of me and came at me. The gash was from his knife. I don't think he really meant to, I just wouldn't stay still."
He slammed his palm at the steering wheel and nearly yelled. Emma took hold of him with her good arm, "Hey Babe, calm down. I'm fine. Those guys are just assholes."
He looked over at her with really sad eyes, "Em what if I hadn't gotten her in time? What would have happened? I can't lose you."
She smiled sadly, "But you did get there in time, and it won't happen again so it's okay."
"I know, it just scared me getting a phone call like that from you," Jay said looking at her. She was holding her cardigan to her arm to stop some bleeding.
He held it tighter to help. She smiled at him, "Let's go home okay? You can surprise me some other time. I promise I won't wen try to get you to tell me next time."
He smiled, "Okay, let's go fix you up." He pulled away from the scene, and went back to their apartment. He took her upstairs and sat her on the counter.
She watched as he pulled the first aid kit out from under the sink, "You look nice." She hadn't noticed that he had put on a dress shirt and pants until now.
He gave her a distracted smile, and put some liquid on a pad. He looked up at her, "This might hurt a little." She nodded and gripped his shoulder, her face scrunched up and he tried his best not to hurt her.
She repeated curse words over and over again. Even his face was getting all scrunched, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
He took it off, and she sighed, "That was horrible."
He looked up at her sympathetically. He sighed and kissed her lightly, "A little better?"
She smiled and nodded, "Thank you."
He smiled at her as he bandaged her arm up carefully. She sighed and put her arm down when he finished. She finally had to seconds to breath. She looked down at her bloody shirt, and her messed up hair.
She groaned a little knowing how hard she worked to look nice for Jay tonight, and same for him and it was all ruined. He gave her a questioning look, and she spoke, "I'm sorry our night got ruined. I know how hard you worked for it. I swear I didn't look like crap when I left the house."
He smirked and chuckled, "You could have left the house like that if you wanted and you still would have been flawless in my eyes."
She smiled, and felt her cheeks heat up, "Yeah well I was trying to look a little nicer than this."
He kissed her forehead, and wrapped his arms around her as she sat on the counter. He just sat there and held her. She had one hand in his hair, and her head in the crook of his neck.
"Can we go see my surprise?" Emma asked quietly. He looked at her as if he were unsure about it.
"We don't have to, but it's up to you. I'll take you to see Spin, and he can bring you in," Jay suggested if she really wanted to go.
She shook her head, "I want you to take me in there. I don't care if it isn't how you planned it."
He smirked, "Okay. Let's get changed quick first." She nodded and followed him down the hall. She threw on a short, light pink, chevon dress that was similar to what she had on earlier. Jay put on a solid black v-neck and dark jeans this time. Emma reapplied her makeup and fixed her hair as best she could before leaving.
They pulled up in front of a warehouse. Emma looked at Jay curiously. He smirked, and opened her door and helped her out. She smiled, "Why thank you Jayson."
He smirked and held her hand as walked towards the side entrance. "This was abandoned a long time ago. I did a few things inside."
She smiled nice and big, she was really excited. They walked in and she saw a single pathway in the room. Jay led her down the hallway slowly, "You were supposed to walk down the hallway alone, and I was supposed to be here at the end with flowers."
She smiled, and he let go. He snuck behind the curtain and grabbed the flowers. He passed them to her with a lingering kiss, "Thank you Jay. That's really sweet."
He grinned at her, and led he farther. "Then I was going to escort you to our dinner. Which is more than likely cold now so don't eat it. I was even going to ask you to dance, but you probably don't want to. This sucks when it's not done right."
She nudged him and set he flowers down on the table, "Don't say that. I know what you were trying to do, and it's the thought that counts. I would like a dance though."
He smirked and held out his hand for her, "May I have this dance Miss Emma Nelson?"
She nodded and took his hand, there was music that started to play. She smiled and dance closely to him, and never left his gaze. T his was perfection.
I don't care who you are
Where you're from
What you did
As long as you love me
She smiled, "The backstreet boys? Really?"
He smirked, "I know you like them. Besides it fits."
She smiled, and planted her lips gently on his, "I love you forever Jay."
He grinned back at her, "I love you that much longer Emma."
She smiled, and nuzzled her head into his neck. He held her close and danced slowly. He kissed her forehead a few more times. She smiled, and kissed his neck every time.