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Chapter Eleven:
Everyone is at AJ's house for dinner. AJ hasn't introduces Jack as her potential boyfriend yet. Right now, her parents know him has a friend of theirs with Stacey being his sister. They are in the backyard waiting for dinner.
"So when are you going to tell your parents about you and Jack?" Randy asks his best friend.
"I don't know how to include it in conversation. How did you tell your parents about Stacey?" AJ asks nervous on their reaction.
"Oh it was easy. I told them when family was over. I know if I told them with company they wouldn't make a scene." He explains.
"So I should bring it up in conversation during dinner?" AJ inquires trying to find the best way to introduce the idea.
"Maybe because when everyone left, they gave me the lecture. You remember the lecture when we tried to date. You know the 'you are two young to try anything' lecture.
"Yeah, I am trying to avoid that. Maybe I should do it alone after dinner. That way they think I am not trying to sneak it out." She ponders. Her parents are stricter than Randy's parents. It doesn't mean they don't trust her, but they are more traditional.
"How about you tell them before dinner?" He gives her another option.
"My mom is too busy with dinner." She informs him. "I don't know what to do." She lays her head on his shoulder.
"No matter how you tell them they will be mad for a bit. They might tell Jack to leave and stop you from seeing him, but they will come around. Your parents will know how he makes you feel and how happy you are with him. They will approve when they see that." He comforts her.
"Do you really think so?" She holds onto his arm.
"Yes I do, even though you sold me out to your mom about Stacey. And she sold me out to my parents." He replies.
"You did it with my relationship, so we are even."
"I guess we are even." He shrugs not completely agreeing.
"Whatever. No matter the decision you will be there right. You will comfort me if I cry if they don't approve." She express as she needs some reassurance.
"Of course, I can't let my best friend be upset." He kisses her head.
Jack and Stacey watch their conversation as John grabs another volleyball. While those two were playing, they notice that it was a bit flat. Jack and Stacey are still curious about Randy and AJ's friendship. They still have doubts about them not having romantic feelings for each other.
"Guys, I couldn't find another one, but I found the pump for it." John comes out of the storage shack still sore, but not using the crutches anymore. "Guys-"He looks at them looking at AJ and Randy; he doesn't like that look.
"John." Stacey looks back at him.
"I know what you two are thinking. They have no romantic feelings for each other. You have to believe that." He lets them know again.
"How can we do that if they act like that? They act like they have dated for years." Jack points out. They never seen two people, who aren't siblings, act like that.
"I know it looks that way, but they don't. AJ likes you Jack and Randy likes you Stacey. Randy always has a crush on you. Ever since you three worked together on that project together." John reports. "Actually, AJ knew it before he did." He chuckles as he remembers AJ's story when they told him. "Do I need to say anymore?"
"What if they want to try to date to figure out their feelings?" Jack wonders not wanting to have his or his sister's hearts broken if it happens.
"Of course they didn't tell you." John lightly hits hit forehead. "Randy and AJ tried to date before. They went to their sixth grade graduation party together as a couple." He discloses to them. They are having the same doubts that he had before. He hopes this story we help with the doubts.
"And what happen?" Stacey is intrigue.
"They danced and kissed like you expect a couple to do. They said that they were kissing their sibling. So imagine you kissing each other." John explains.
They look at each other. "Eww, gross." They both express with gross expressions.
"Yup, so trust me when I say there are no romantic feelings between them." He tells them.
"Okay, thanks John." Jack declares getting more confident that AJ and Randy are just friends.
"No problem, come on help me with this, please." He shows him the pump.
"AJ-" Mr. Lee calls out with Mrs. Lee beside him.
"Yes dad." AJ gets up and turns around. They see a mad expression on his face.
"You and your friend Jack come with us." He orders. AJ and Jack gulp not liking that command. They both walk into the house with AJ's mom mouth 'sorry'.
AJ, her parents, and Jack are in the living room. Mr. Lee is on his arm chair with his wife behind her. "Please take a seat you two." He kindly commands them.
They both sit down, across from him nervous. "What is this about, dad?"
"Your mom told me something that intrigues me." He starts.
"What is it dad?" AJ says hoping it is not about Jack and her. However, by her mom's expression it is actually what it is.
"Your mother told me you are dating this fellow man right here." He points to Jack. "She also told me that he is older than you."
"I do what to date him dad. He is a sophomore at my school. I know you want to meet him before you do, so here he is." She smiles lightly. "I was trying to figure out the best time to tell you about it."
"So you two are not dating right now?" He wants clarification getting all the facts correct.
"Well, we joke with it to Randy, so I guess that is where mom found it out." She explains remembering last week.
"Oh I see. So Jack, how are your grades?" Mr. Lee starts to interrogate him.
"Dad!" She calls out.
"It is okay." He pats her leg. "Mr. Lee, I am an average student."
"Average I see. So you think my daughter deserves an average person to date?" He questions to see how Jack sees his daughter.
"Dad, please don't judge him by his grades." She takes his arm.
"Honey, can you take our daughter to the backyard. I need to talk to Jack in private." He politely orders.
"Sure, come on sweetie." She waves her over.
"No, I want to stay with Jack. I want to listen to the conversation." She holds his arm tighter.
Her parents look at each other with surprise looks. They didn't know that her feelings are deeper than expected. "Please princess, I can't get to know him if you keep interrupting." He smiles knowing the feeling. Her mother was the same way when he told his parents.
"AJ, it is okay. I will be fine. Go out with your mom. I will be out there soon." He rubs her hand.
"Promise." She pouts not wanting her dad to scare him off. She likes Jack very much.
"Yes, your dad just wants to test me if I am good enough for you."
"You are good enough for me." She pleas for her to stay.
"I know I just have to convince your dad." He smiles his sweet smile.
"Okay." She stands up after Jack kisses her hand. "Daddy, you behave I don't want to relieve 'it' again." She pecks his cheek.
Mrs. Lee giggles. "It will never happen again." He huffs. One time at AJ's birthday party, he thought someone was flirting with his daughter. First, he played it cool not wanting to ruin her party. It kept on repeating until he couldn't take it anymore. He marched up to the guy and figured out that the guy was flirting with another guy, who was their neighbour. He was so embarrassed and apologized to his daughter. Ever since, AJ hasn't let him forget it.
AJ and her mother join the others. She is in her mother's arm worried about the conversation inside.
"So, what is the verdict?" John asks as Stacey sits on Randy's lap. He takes a look on AJ's face. "Oh no."
"There is nothing yet. They are still talking inside." Mrs. Lee utters rubbing her daughter's arm for comfort.
"That is good AJ. You still have a chance to have Jack be your boyfriend." Randy reassures her. "He is the brother of Stacey, so he is already golden. Your parents love Stacey." He compliments.
"No your parents love Stacey." She glares at him.
"Oh right sorry." He smiles trying to build her confidence up and fails. AJ picks up a ball to throw, however Stacey is on his lap. "I have Stacey with me and you don't want to hurt her." He grins.
"Stacey, do you mind moving?" She inquires.
"Certainly." She gets up to stand by John.
"What?" he doesn't know that Stacey and AJ are best friends now. AJ opens fire with balls at Randy who tries to dodge them. This makes AJ happy which she needs right now. It helps her distract her from what is happening inside. "I'm glad you are enjoy this traitor." He says to his girlfriend who is laughing.
"Come on Randy, it is making AJ happy. She needs this distraction right now." Stacey explains her reason for moving.
"She does look happy. Okay I forgive you. I forgive you both." He waves her over. Stacey sits on his lap as they kiss.
"Randy, what did I say about kissing at my house." Mr. Lee enters with Jack behind him.
"Do not do it in front of your daughter." He smiles nervously hoping that is the right answer.
"Right, I don't want you to give her any ideas when she is with her boyfriend." He gives a smile to break the news to everyone.
"No way, really daddy." She is in shock, so happy that he approve of him already.
"Yup, he is quite the gentleman. He is way better than your other boyfriend." He hints at Randy very sarcastically. His daughter is right he shouldn't be so hostile to Randy. Their dating fail is not a good reason to hate him like he does.
"Ouch Mr. Lee that hurts." He holds his heart.
"Thanks daddy I love you." She hugs him.
"Anything to keep my baby girl happy, now go celebrate with him." He lets her go.
AJ turns to Jack as he spreads his arms. She runs to him as he gives him a big, spinning hug. Afterwards, he puts her down.
"AJ, will you do me the honour to be my girlfriend in front of everyone you love?" He announces.
"Of course I will." She kisses him. The kiss last two seconds until Mr. Lee clears his throat.
"You are a bad role model, Randy." Mr. Lee jokes.
"Yes Randy you are." AJ agrees with giggles. Her arms are still around Jack.
"Whatever." He rolls his eyes playfully as everyone laughs.
"Come on children, dinner is ready." Mrs. Lee announces as they all head to the dining table.
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