Naomi's POV

Ethan was standing right there, I couldn't move and I couldn't speak.

"Hey Karen," Ethan said.

"Hey, what're you doing here?" Mom asked.

"Mom wanted to know if I could stay here tonight because she has to go out of town," Ethan said.

"Sure," she said and Ethan looked at me, I quickly looked away and walked back to my room, I sat on my bed again.

"Who was it?" Jake asked and I was about to answer.

"Naomi!" Mom yelled.

"What?" I yelled back.

"Come here!" She yelled and I rolled my eyes.

"Don't touch anything or I will break your hands," I threatened and I walked downstairs, I saw him. He looked at me.

"Hey," he said.

"Hey," I said and Ethan walked to me.

"Are you still mad at me?" He asked and I slapped him and he looked at me. "Yep, you're still mad."

"Don't you expect me to be mad, Ethan?" I asked.

"How many times do I have to apologize?" He asked and I shook my head.

"Sorry couldn't fix that Ethan," I said.

"Then what can Skye?" He asked. "You were my best friend, I can't stand you being mad at me anymore."

"What you did isn't what friends do, you left me when I needed you," I said and he done this look where he knows I'll give in. "Stop with the look."

"Please Skye," he said and I bit my lip.

"Fine," I gave in and Jake and Caden came down.

"When is the food gonna be ready?" Caden asked.

"In a little," Jason said.

"Skye, is Casey here?" Ethan asked.

"Yeah," I said and I heard her cry. "I got her." I started walking to her room, I picked her up and walked downstairs. Jake and Caden walked behind me and Jake's phone rung and he pulled it out.

"Hello?" Jake answered. "Somewhere. I don't care. No, I'm not home. Wait where? Are you sure?" Jake peeked at me. "When?" I looked confused but nervous at the same time. "Fine, I'll be there." he hung up and looked at me.

"What?" I asked and he shook his head and walked to Caden.

"I gotta go," Jake said.

"Wait, where are you going?" Caden asked.

"I got some business to handle," he said and he left.

"Caden, what was that?" I asked.

"I have a feeling Jake's about to go hulk on someone," he said.

"Why'd you let him go then?" I snapped.

"Because the person he's going after probably deserves it," Caden said.

"Hold up, if he kept looking at me, why'd I matter?" I asked. "I mean, I'm not the one right?"

"No, Jake doesn't fight girls," he said. I was still curious of where Jake went but I knew mom wouldn't let me leave to go find him.

Shortly after we ate and I kept watching the door, waiting for Jake to come back. He never did.

~*~

I met Macy outside and got in and she drove to school. We got out and walked to the group and they greeted us.

Macy kissed Aaron and sat in his lap, I stood between Simone and Justice but didn't see Jake.

"Anybody see Jake?" Leanna asked and smirked at me, I shook my head and chuckled.

"No," they chorused and I heard yelling, we looked at each other and we walked down the hallway. It was a fight between Jake and some boy I couldn't see his face, all I knew was Jake was winning. A teacher came out and saw the fight.

"Hey! You two, break it up!" He yelled, this teacher was a idiot because what fight is going to stop just because they said so. The teacher pulled off Jake and he looked pissed like he wanted to kill someone. The other dude stood up. "What is going on?"

"It's called a fight idiot," Jake spat and shrugged him off. He looked at me and clenched his fists tighter and my eyes widened, he came to me and I backed up.

"Jake, calm down," I said and I turned around and he grabbed my wrist.

"Jake chill," Aaron said, I looked at him with pleading eyes.

"You wanna tell me the truth Naomi?" he spat.

"The truth about what?" I asked and his grip got tighter. "Let go Jake." he did and I rubbed my wrist and his face softened.

"Naomi-" I walked to class and sat down, the bell rang. "Naomi." I ignored him.

"Naomi," the teacher said.

"What?" I snapped.

"Young lady, you w-"

"I don't give a damn, just teach the class," I snapped.

"Get out of my class," she said and I got my stuff and walked out. "What has gotten into you Naomi?"

"None of your business," I snapped and walked off.

"Naomi, get back here!" She yelled but I didn't look back, someone grabbed my waist and turned me to see Jake.

"What do you want?" I snapped.

"Babydoll, calm down," he said and touched my face.

"Don't call me babydoll and you're the reason why I'm like this," I hissed.

"I'm sorry," he said.

"Just leave me alone," I said, I started walking away again.

"Naomi, just stop," He gritted through his teeth and I looked at him.

"Why Jake?" I asked. "You snapped at me and then grabbed me like I'm some rag doll."

"I was mad because of that call last night, they told me that you set us up," He said.

"What?" I asked.

"I fought him, because he said something about you and I was pissed when I saw you. Then I found out it was a lie," He said.

"What friend you are," I said and Justice came.

"What the hell is this?" He asked and Jake let me go.

"A fucking girl who can't appreciate when people want to help her," Jake spat and I flinched.

"Jake chill," Justice said.

"No! I swear I try to be nice and she's still a ungrateful bitch!" He yelled and got in my face.

"I'm not a bitch!" I yelled.

"Yes you are, I mean damn, I tried to comfort you and you wanted to be a ass!" He yelled.

"You know what? Fuck you Jake, I was better off alone," I retorted and I walked off.

"Jake, you didn't have to say all that," I heard Justice say I walked down the hall and I stopped at a corner and slid down the wall. Someone sat beside me but I didn't look.

"I'm sorry," I heard Jake.

"Sorry doesn't fix everything Jake," I said in a low voice.

"But it can fix this," he said and touched my hand and kissed my knuckles, I looked at him.

"No it can't," I said and stood up, he stood up and grabbed my arms gentle.

"Come on Mimi, you're our family now," he said and brushed my hair out of my face.

"What? I'm suppose to forgive you and act like nothing happened?" I asked. "Sorry to burst your bubble, but life isn't that easy."

"Naomi I'm sorry I yelled at you, you know my temper," he said.

"I forgive you," I said and he hugged me, someone pulled me off. I saw Brice.

"Hey Skye," he said and a smirk tugged at his lips.

"Eastside," I said to no one particular.

"I'm back, baby," he said

"What do you want?" I asked and his blue eyes were so gorgeous but evil.

"I want you," he said.

"Me?" I asked.

"Yes you, Skye," he said.

"I'm right here," I said. "Is it only you?"

"Dre and his girl Liz," he said.

"Why would you bring that thot?" I asked and he grabbed my jaw and jerked me.

"Hey, can you not rip her jaw off and I won't break your nose," Jake said but Brice ignored him, I jerked away and we stared each other down.

"Don't grab me like that," I said.

"I want to do more than grab you," he stated. "You left like a coward."

"Just leave me alone," I snapped.

"That's not what you need to be concentrating on," he said. "We can't be fighting."

"It's my speciality," I said.

"No, fighting is a talent, your speciality is teasing people," he said and came towards me smirking.

"Don't start," I said.

"I'm not," he said and I rolled my eyes. "I don't see why you won't stop being a bitch."

"I'm done, I'll talk to Dre myself," I said and walked off. "Move!" The people moved out my way as I walked through.

"Mimi," Jake called and grabbed my arm. "Stop." I looked at him.

"Jake please, I just want to be alone," I said and he grabbed my hand.

"No," He said and pulled me outside.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"You'll see," he said. "Go."

"But Jake-"

"Please," he said softly and I got in, he ran to the other side and got in. He started driving and I looked out the window, he stopped at a park.

"What're we doing here?" I asked.

"You'll see," he said and we got out. "Follow me babydoll," He came and wrapped his arm around me, I winced as he hit my side. "Sorry."

We came to a treehouse, he looked behind us and walked up the stairs. I stopped looked around, it was awesome.

"Naomi," I jumped and looked at Jake.

"Huh?" I asked.

"Come here," he said and I walked over to him slowly and carefully.

"Don't lose your temper again," I said and he grabbed my wrist and pulled me closer.

"I'm not going to hurt you," he said softly and wrapped his arms around my waist, I looked up at him slowly and he looked at me.

"I can't do this," I said.

"Okay, I'll stop," he said and backed up.

"No Jake, pretending that everything's okay when it's not," I said.

"Then talk to me," he said

"Why should I trust you?" I asked and he grabbed my face.

"Because you can," he said and I pushed him off.

"Don't be grabbing on me like that," I snapped and he looked at me.

"Mimi-"

"No, I want to go home," I said and he grabbed my waist, I slapped him and his jaw twitched. Before I could react he pushed me and I turned sideways. My shoulder hit the wall and my jaw, I fell in the floor. I held my throbbing shoulder and jaw.

"You didn't have to fucking hit me Naomi!" He yelled and his voice got softer. "Naomi please get up," he bent down to me and grabbed me, I tried pushing him off but he wouldn't let go. I gave up and he hugged me. "I'm sorry." I looked at him and he reached for my face and I flinched, he kissed my jawline causing me to wince.

"My brother taught me to never let a boy put his hands on me," I said.

"Naomi, I'm sorry," he said. "I won't touch you, but please talk to me." He stood up and sat on the couch, I sat beside him and he looked at me. "Who was that boy?"

"No one," I said and he narrowed his eyes. "Okay, his name is Brice."

"Who?" He asked.

"I grew up with him," I said and he bit his lip.

"What did you mean fighting was your speciality?" He asked.

"Jake, I just met you, I'm scared you're going to judge me," I said.

"I'm not, you're a mystery and I want to figure you out," he said. "Like Scooby doo."

"I was taught fighting growing up, I've never lost a fight," I admitted.

"Who's the biggest person you've fought?" He asked.

"He was 19," I said.

"Do you think you could beat Aaron?" He asked and bit his lip. "Or me?"

"I don't know about Aaron," I said. "You, it depends."

"I grew up fighting too," he said.

"Really? I never figured that you could fight by the way you beat that boys ass this morning," I said sarcastically.

"You got a smart mouth, you know that?" He asked.

"I've been told," I said.

"One more question, what did he mean teasing was your speciality and fighting was a talent?" He asked.

"Well Jake, when I was growing up, I was the only girl between Eastside and Westside besides one girl," I said. "Let just say, she didn't have anything."

"So," He urged me to continue.

"So, growing up I would tease the boys whenever they made me mad." I said and bit my lip.

"What do you mean?" He asked and felt down his chest, I went lower but he pushed my hand away. "Okay, I get it." I chuckled, I saw the hickey on his neck, I wondered who gave it to him but I couldn't ask him. I looked at him again and he was looking at his phone. "I know I'm sexy, but you don't have to stare babydoll." He looked at me and smirked.

"I wasn't staring, I was looking," I defended myself.

"Mmhm," he said and I pushed his arm.

"So pretty boy-"

"Naomi, don't call me that," he said sternly, he got in my face and I fell on my back and he was hovering over me.

"Okay, calm down," I said and he did. "Okay, you know about my parents, what about yours?" He looked away.

"I, um kinda don't know them," he said.

"Huh?" I asked.

"You swear you won't tell," He said.

"Pinky swear," I said and he looked at me. "If you don't believe in pinky swears you're not a real child." We hooked pinkys.

"I'm adopted," He said.

"What's so bad about that?" I asked.

"Because, my parents didn't want me," he said.

"That's not true," I said.

"My parents were wealthy," he said and looked at me. "They had no excuse to give me up."

"Jake, there had to be some reason," I said.

"They didn't want me," he said and played with my fingers.

"I didn't have a dad figure, my moms barely ever home, Luke's in college, Casey's only 9 months and I practically raise her beside Cynthia's help," I said. "I've stayed to myself because people can turn on you in a blink of a eye." I scoffed and shook my head.

"What?" He asked.

"You are one of the most feared boys in school and I'm spilling my secrets and feelings out to you," I said.

"Mimi, you're the only person that knows I'm adopted, that means I trust you," he said and kissed my hand.

"I want to see my mom happy again but I don't want any new people in my life," I said.

"That's life baby, we don't always get what we ask for," he said softly and Jake bit the skin on the back of my hand and I pulled away.

"Keep your mouth to yourself," I said.

"Man," he grumbled and pouted.

"Who would've known popular people have secrets too?" I asked.

"Everyone has secrets, and you're not telling me all of yours," he said.

"What?" I asked.

"Babydoll, I can see right through you," he said and I swallowed but my throat was dry.

"Like what Mr. know it all?" I asked.

"Naomi you act like your comfortable around us but you're still nervous," He said. "We're not as bad as everyone thinks. Sure Aaron and Macy get into it sometimes, but he cares about her."

"I'm just tired," I said and he grabbed my hands and pulled me up, he looked me in the eyes and looked down and back up at me.

"You're about to learn the rules of love." he said.

"What?" I asked and he smirked. He kissed my ear.

"That's means your special," he said and he kissed my nose and I chuckled. "That's laughter." he kissed my cheek softly. "Friendship." he kissed my forehead. "Comfort." He kissed my neck. "I want you." he kissed my shoulder. "You are wonderful." he kissed my stomach. "Be careful." he played with my hair. "I can't live without you." he nibbles on my ear. "Starting to warm up." he touched my face.

"Finally I've been taught the right way," I said.

"Everyone should have someone to love them," he said and I blushed.

"Jake-" he kissed me and our lips moved in sync, we pulled apart. I couldn't help but smile, he smiled back and I noticed he had a dimple. "You smiled."

"What're you talking about?" He said.

"You never smile, you always smirk," I said.

"I do smile," he said.

"If you smiled I would've already knew you had a dimple, I just learned that," I said and he glared at me, he felt up my chest. "Don't you be getting any ideas." He rolled his eyes.

"You can't be doing this to boys Naomi," he said sternly.

"I'm not interested right now," I said and he bit his lip.

"Are you a virgin?" He asked, I looked away. "You're not a virgin."

"So?" I snapped.

"I'm not a virgin either," he said.

"Surprising," I said sarcastically and his eyes hardened at me and he slapped me playfully, I playfully slapped him back. He kissed my neck, it sent shivers down my spine. My phone rang. "You say anything and I'll punch you." he put a finger his lips and winked.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Hey, where are you?" Mom asked.

"Why?" I asked and Jake kissed my stomach.

"Because I'm your mom," she said.

"I'm with my friend," I said.

"Be home before dinner," she said and Jake went higher.

"Fine," I said and hung up. I grabbed Jake's ear and bring him to my face. "Watch where them lips are going." he pecked my lips quick.

"What're you going to do about it?" He taunted, I flipped on top of him and I sat up on his front, I moved slowly once. "Okay Mimi, truce." He grabbed both of my hands, I kissed his neck and I looked at him. "You are a tease," he bit his lip, he sat up. "Sing."

"No," I said.

"Why?" He said and licked my lips.

"I don't like people hearing me sing," I said.

"It's only me here," He said and smiled his charming smile.

"Fine," I said and started singing Nobody Love by Tori Kelly, his face was shocked.

"Oh my god," he said. "You're awesome."

"Stop over exaggerating," I said.

"I'm not," he said. "Can you dance?"

"Maybe just a little," I said.

"Oh yeah," He said and I smiled and rolled my eyes.

"You're thinking so negative," I said and he kissed my cheek.

"I'm just imagining you dancing just for me," he said and touched my butt.

"Why were you fighting this morning?" I asked.

"Naomi please don't get me started," he said. "I don't want you in it, okay?"

"Let's go," I said and we got up and I felt my butt sting and I spun around. "Jake."

"I couldn't resist," he said and I slapped his arm. "Ouchie."

"That hurt," I said and rubbed my butt.

"Aw, do you want me to kiss it?" He asked and I rolled my eyes. We walked out and we walked to his car, he drove me home and I got out. He drove off and I walked inside.

"Hey Naomi," Cynthia said.

"Where's mom?" I asked.

"In here," mom called and I walked in there.

"Why'd I need to be at home?" I asked.

"Because, to eat," she said and we ate dinner and I walked up to my room, I changed and laid down.

From: Bad boy
"Goodnight beautiful."

To: Bad boy
"Goodnight bad boy."

I put my phone up and laid down and drifted off to sleep with a smile on my face.