Forgotten

Chapter 16

Jacin and I have been together for a couple of months and it has been great. My father still hasn’t figured it out and since I spend a lot of time away from home Lyssa and I aren’t getting into fight that often. She has tried getting me in trouble for how little time I am spending at home, but it is contradicting to her point where I am a lazy freeloader that always sits at home. Making my own money is great. My ads have been doing really great and I took Jacin’s advice and started doing cook videos on my reviewer blog. I only started doing that after he gave me a key to his apartment on our three-month anniversary. I use his kitchen to film the videos. He enjoys it a lot because he gets to eat the food afterwards. Our relationship is going good with the only exception being my family. Jacin is pushing harder and harder on the matter and I get it we are really serious and it doesn’t seem like we are going to burn out or loose interest anytime soon. This might just be it for me. I can’t see my life without him. I want to finish school and move into that apartment of his while I study. I’m making enough money that I can help him pay bills and if he doesn’t have to pay so much bills, he can save up faster and then he can also start studying. I’m lucky to have a study fund. My mother said it up for me. The only problem I have with my plans is my father. He already has plans planned out for me. My plan clashes directly with his and I’m afraid that he will threaten to disown me if I don’t go along with his plan and then he will keep my study fund. I guess if something like that happens, I can just save up like Jacin does. I’ve already made a savings account. I call it my rainy-day account and that could become my new study fund. I don’t make enough though so it will take some time.

I’m thinking way to far ahead. People say that when you are happy you plan for a happier life, the same goes for when you are sad, you plan for a sad existence. I’d rather stay happy. It is Saturday which means I can hang out with Jacin all day. I called a taxi like I usually do and then I go over to his apartment. He calls it our apartment since so much of my stuff is already there. The truth is thing got complicated with Liara’s parents. They felt like she broke their trust when one of the neighbours informed them that their daughter was coming and going at all hours on the back of a motorcycle. She was willing to take the fall for me, because she is the best friend ever. I couldn’t let her do that so I fessed up and told them the truth. They were even less happy about the truth. They wanted to tell my father, but I promised to stop seeing him. They believed me since I took all my things back home. In the end Jacin told me to just keep everything at our place. It was the first time he said it. It made my heart flutter. Every Saturday I go to his apartment and make us some breakfast. I’m always up early since I need to eat breakfast with my father. I always eat the bare minimum so that I can eat with Jacin. Jacin is a deep sleeper; he only wakes up when I or an alarm wakes him. I could be throwing pans around in the kitchen and he’d be oblivious. I usually record my breakfast. It’s a lot of work in the end. I need to record, edit and upload the videos. I have to do my reviews and manage the adds. It takes up a big chunk of my time. Then I still have school, I try to spend at least on day a week with Liara and have the best relationship with Jacin. Today I’m going to make homemade Cinnabon roles with a fresh fruit salad and some homemade juice for me and strong coffee for my caffeine addicted guy. I got to his apartment and put the key in the lock when the door behind me opened up,

“Oh it’s you.” She was made up to the brim with winged eyes and red lipstick with sultry black lingery. I have weighed the option her or she is really desperate to get with Jacin and her apartment is falling apart or she is a p**n star and her apartment is falling apart.

“Good morning can I help you with something?” I asked her, but she only took a robe from behind the door and put it on.

“You have a key?” I just nodded. She was about to close the door when I asked her.

“Do you want to come over for breakfast?” she looked at me like she was confused and I get it, I’m not a saint that is blind to her intention. I just want to face the problem head on. I’m hoping that if she sees us together she would finally just give up.

“It will be done in about an half a hour. You can put some clothes on and I’ll come and fetch you when it’s done.” I told her I know telling her to put some clothes on was a snipe, but like I said I am not a saint. I went into the apartment and started with breakfast. I then set the counter before going to wake Jacin up. I leaned over the bed and placed my lips on his. His eyes opened as he looked up at me, he looks so cute when he just wakes up. Before I could stand up straight, he grabbed my middle pulling me into the bed with him.

“Jacin!” I squealed as he started peppering my face with kisses. I grabbed his face in between my hands and gave him a deep kiss. I loved morning with him. I just wished that I could stay a night with him, due to me being out so much my father has limited my sleepover number to non-existent. I just want to wake up next to him. At least ones.

“The coffee will get cold. Put on a shirt we have a guest coming over.” I said as I finally managed to pull away. He looked groggy and confused, but he did as I asked before walking barefoot to the kitchen area to sit down by his coffee. I left the apartment and went to knock on his neighbour’s door. She opened it almost instantly. She followed me back into the apartment and I showed her where her seat was. She looked good with clothes on. I don’t know why she keeps opening the door in her underwear. I’m sure Jacin would have fallen for her with clothes on rather than clothes off. Maybe she only wants s*x instead of a long-term thing. I think it would be very awkward to sleep with a neighbour, because if it doesn’t work out you still need to see each other every day. I don’t think she thought this through.

“Thank you for the breakfast.” Jacin said kissing my cheek. He is always full of such cute gestures. It always warms my heart. I love the little things he does.

“I made different flavours: there is vanilla, coffee and caramel Cinnabon’s and of course a wide variety of fresh fruit.” I saw her eyeing everything, but she didn’t take anything.

“Can I get you something to drink, I didn’t know if you’d want some juice or coffee.” I asked her.

“You made all of this yourself?” I nodded at her. She picked up a piece of pineapple that was in the shape of a flower and popped it in her mouth. I smiled at her. She told me that she would take coffee. I got her some before getting to my own food. Jacin kept singing my praises, telling her how good I am at cooking. The blush was permanently printed on my face. When we were done eating Jacin took the dishes and started washing them. I escorted his neighbour out. She actually smiled at me as she went into her apartment. I just hope she backs off now. I hugged Jacin from behind as he was finishing up with the dishes. As I moved away I pinched his butt, just because I know that he doesn’t like it.

After breakfast we lounged about. I put on more comfortable clothes. And we cuddled on the couch watching movies. It was a peaceful morning. 

"I wanted to let you know that my friends called me and they want me to go out with them tonight." Jacin told me while he was playing with my hair.

"So I'm finally going to meet your friends?" I felt his hand freeze in my hair.  

"No, I'm going to go alone..I..I haven't seen them in a while And I just want to catch up a bit with them.

The way he stuttered made me look up at him. I don’t think that it’s the reason. I mean he can catch up with them while I am there. I would like for him to introduce me to his friends. He knows all my friends. He has hung out with all of them on multiple occasion. I don’t understand this. He introduced me to his neighbour, why wouldn’t he want to introduce me to them?

“Are you afraid to introduce me to them?” I asked thinking that I had to be wrong. He couldn’t be embarrassed by me. He must have seen my expression, because he back tracked.

“It’s not about you I promise. My friends are just a bit rough around the edges and I don’t want to expose you to them…the would eat you alive.” I know his intentions were good, but I’m not so fragile girl I can handle meeting a couple of his friends.

“Alysson I can see that determined look in your eyes. My friends aren’t sheltered like you and your friends. You are cute and they will give you a hard time for it. You and your friends are completely different from them. I’ve never met people like you. You are teenagers, but you have your lives so in order. You are all so worried about studying and doing good. When we were in high school the only thing we planned was where we will be partying. Most of the time they weren’t even in class.” We aren’t sheltered we are pressured and most of us have our lives planned out for us.

“I’ll be fine I want to meet them.” I said trying not to have an argument with him.

“And I want to meet your family, but you haven’t introduced me to them.” I should have known he would go there. He is always bring it up, but he just doesn’t understand.

“That is different and you know it. If my father met you he would make me end it. He would not give us his blessing. We are so focused because our lives are planned out for us. My father already knows who he will make me marry and what I will do with my life. You don’t fall into that plan of his. I’m tougher than you think. I’m going to meet your friends tonight.” I didn’t stay to hear what he has to say because I was to angry. He thinks he is the only one who has it hard. I texted Liara to meet me at the mall.

"So you are going to change for him to impress these friends of his?" Liara asked me as we looked for the perfect outfit. One that will both irritated and turn him on. I wanted to show him I can fit in with his friends and that they will like me for me. The plan is when I initially go in I look bad ass, but then when they get to know me I'll be my sweet self. I don't want to go our entire relationship not knowing his friends. What are we going to do hide me in a closet whenever they want to come over? It makes me wonder if he isn't as serious about me as I am about him. I'm thinking ahead. I'm almost done with high school, going to study means I'm getting out from underneath my fathers thumb. Liara and I searched for a couple of hours, but I finally had the perfect outfit. It was cute and sexy all in one. Eat your heart out, Jacin. I actually liked the outfit too much, maybe when I go to university I can change up my wardrobe a bit. Liara dropped me at Jacins apartment. I went upstairs and inside. He was sitting on the couch watching something when I came in. 

"Where have you been? I've been texting you like crazy." 

"I went shopping with Liara. I didn't check my phone. I'm going to get ready for tonight." I said as I came in with my bag. 

"Okay...I was worried about you when I didn't hear back from you. The worst thoughts went through my mind. Promise you won't storm off angry again." He is so cute when he looks concerned. I couldn't help but smile at the silly boy. I leaned over the couch giving him a kiss. 

"I won't storm of again." I walked into the bathroom and started getting dressed. I got a black pleaded skirt with lace up black bralette with some stocking black ankle boots and a long loose dark grey cardigan. I curled my hair loosely and did my makeup. 

I wanted to show him I can fit in with his friends and that they will like me for me. The plan is when I initially go in I look bad ass, but then when they get to know me I'll be my sweet self. I don't want to go our entire relationship not knowing his friends. What are we going to do hide me in a closet whenever they want to come over? It makes me wonder if he isn't as serious about me as I am about him. I'm thinking ahead. I'm almost done with high school, going to study means I'm getting out from underneath my father’s thumb. Liara and I searched for a couple of hours, but I finally had the perfect outfit. It was cute and sexy all in one. Eat your heart out, Jacin. I actually liked the outfit too much, maybe when I go to university, I can change up my wardrobe a bit. Liara dropped me at Jacin’s apartment. I went upstairs and inside. He was sitting on the couch watching something when I came in. 

"Where have you been? I've been texting you like crazy." 

"I went shopping with Liara. I didn't check my phone. I'm going to get ready for tonight." I said as I came in with my bag. 

"Okay...I was worried about you when I didn't hear back from you. The worst thoughts went through my mind. Promise you won't storm off angry again." He is so cute when he looks concerned. I couldn't help but smile at the silly boy. I leaned over the couch giving him a kiss. 

"I won't storm of again." I walked into the bathroom and started getting dressed. I got a black pleaded skirt with lace up black bralette with some stocking black ankle boots and a long loose dark grey cardigan. I curled my hair loosely and did my makeup. 

Finally came the reveal. He didn't see me at first as he was turned away from me. He had on his favourite blue jeans and a t-shirt. He probably put on his leather jacket with it. I love his style it's simple yet sexy. He turned around and froze. 

"I'm going to kill them tonight." He said under his breath rubbing his hand over his face. I smiled feeling more than satisfied with his reaction.

“What are you wearing, princess?” He asked me walking towards me. He stopped in front of me placing his hands on my hips. He pulled me against his body.

“You said I’m cute and sheltered. I don’t look cute now do I?” I whispered in his ear letting my breath tickle his ear. I heard him inhaling deeply. We’ve had a couple of intense make out moments, but we haven’t slept together yet. I know that I sometimes frustrate him. I just haven’t felt ready to take that step. I want to sleep with him. I really want to, but I’m also scared to take that step. I don’t really know what I want. It’s not like I’ve put losing my virginity on a pedestal and I want it to be this special occasion. I just want the moment to be right. He pulled away knowing that I was only teasing a little bit. He gave me another once over and shook his head at me.

“How are you going to get on the bike in that?” He asked me looking at the skirt. I lift up the skirt to show him the shorts I had on underneath the skirt. He took my hand making the skirt fall and then he led me out of the apartment to the bike. We got on and left. Getting on and off this bike is so natural for me now. We stopped at a bar. I’ve never seen this place, probably because it isn’t a place I would hang out. It’s more like a dive bar. There are a bunch of bikes in front of it, the name of the place is crocked and broken. Even one of the windows are broken. If my father could see me now in these clothes at this bar, he’ll lock me in my room forever. I took Jacin’s hand and let him lead me in. Suddenly his nickname for me ‘princess’ was teasing me. He might have been right I’m just to prim and proper. We walked in and the first table by the door suddenly greeted us with a chorus of ‘Jacin’. A smile came on my face as I saw how happy they were to see him. I was a bit behind him, they hadn’t notice me yet until we got closer. A lot of them seemed older than him. I felt nervous. They seemed a bit intimidating to me, but these are his friends and I need to make a good impression.

“Who is the goddess you’re dragging along with you?” The one guy asked him looking me up and down.

“This is my girlfriend, Alysson.” I smiled up at him. I always enjoy it when he introduces me as his girlfriend. The guys at the table move up so that we could join them. They all seem friendly at least. I don’t know why Jacin was worried.