(25): First Kiss

"What do you mean why am I single" I defend giggling "Why are you single? You've been single longer than me"

"College girls are boring" He shrugs.

I don't know how long we've been catching up but I know it's been hours and hours. Dad even had to call me because it was getting super late but he said I could stay longer since Jacob anyways lives right next door.

"So how long are you planning on staying single? Because you still have two more semesters" I tease.

"Just until I find the right girl" He answers smugly "I think she doesn't exist though. I have very high standards"

"Or you're just having trouble finding a girl interested"

He feigns offense "That hurt, Chels"

"What? I'm just saying" I laugh. "What happened between you and Isabella anyways?"

Isabella was another one of my 'friends' from around here. We weren't really that close. I was only friends with her because she had a thing with Jacob. I think I didn't like her because of that. I'm starting to think that my crush on Jacob wasn't as small as I remember it being.

"She moved" He answers "We broke up before she did anyways so I wasn't like hurt or anything"

"I never did like that girl" I blurt.

He looks at me skeptically "Really? You two acted like besties"

"We did?"

"Well you guys would have sleepovers"

I remember.

"Ohh. That was only because she needed an excuse to come to your house. You lived right next door"

"Oh yeah, now I remember" He snorts. "So you didn't like her because she used you?"

"Among other things" I murmur.

"You were jealous?" He teases curiously.

I wrinkle my nose "Ew. Never. You two weren't that cute anyways. Plus you weren't even a real couple"

"Yeah but she was taking time away from just you and I" He teases further.

"It was only that one summer. I had you to myself all those other ones" I defend exasperated.

He smirks "You loved that, didn't you, Chels?"

"Leave me alone" I start to blush.

Isn't it kind of too late to admit our crushes to each other now anyways? I don't think we need to do that. I'm pretty sure I'm over that.

"Don't worry, I also loved our alone time" He smiles looking to think about it "Remember that time we went to that party and you got drunk for the first time? I think we were both fifteen or something"

I nod, very sure I won't like what he'll tell me.

"I never told you this but you kissed me" He admits smugly and my eyes widen as I cover my face in embarrassment.

"I didn't"

I know he's not lying though. I've always had a feeling that something happened at that party that he didn't tell me about. I never thought it was this.

He nods "Yeah you did. I swear to God"

I smack his arm still shocked and embarrassed "Jacob! Why didn't you tell me, you freckled idiot?"

"You were drunk" He excuses.

"So? I deserved to know. You know I told this other guy he was my first kiss but it was actually you"

"You don't remember so it doesn't matter"

I shake my head "Jake... I can't believe this"

"What? You had your first kiss with your childhood best friend. Hate to break it to you, sweetheart, but that's as cliche as it gets" He jokes.

"This is no time for joking" I scowl "What else happened that night"

"Okay... If I remember correctly you kissed me then I pushed you away because you were drunk but then you begged me to kiss you back so I did. You weren't that bad for a first time drunk kisser by the way" He smiles and I roll my eyes, but can't help and feel embarrassed.

He continues "Anyways then you told me that you thought I was cute and that my freckles were your favorite thing about me even though you always tease me about them"

At this point my face is fully covered by both of my hands "Jacob! So you were just never going to tell me any of this?"

"I was going to tell you the next summer but you never came. And then the next and then the next" He sighs sadly "And now you're here so I'm telling you"

"I feel weird" I admit.

He shrugs rubbing my arm "Don't. It was more three years ago. We were both young and stupid"

But what if... what if.

"You're right" I agree, flopping to lay down fully on his bed "I'm so sleepy"

"I don't think your dad will appreciate you sleeping over at a boys house without his permission" He watches me amused.

I whine pouting "Do you want to carry me to my house?"

"I would but have you seen the flight of stairs at your house? Not even The Rock could get past those"

"Tell me about it" I groan remembering.

He sticks a hand out and I take it reluctantly "Come on, sleepy head, lets go"

I put on my shoes on before following him out of the house "I'm pretty sure they're all asleep by now"

"You know Christian sleeps so late. That boy is like an owl"

"Really? What does he do?"

"I think he plays his XBox. His parents don't know what he plays it until so late so don't tell them" He laughs.

I can't help but join in "He so sneaky"

"I think when the new child arrives, his parents are going to be so distracted and he'll literally get away with anything"

"Keep an eye out on him for me" I giggle.

"I would love to but I'm only here on holidays and summer too. We should ask Monty or Jean. They're always here"

"Jean? That's Theo's mom, right?"

He nods "Yep. And she's my sister-in-law too. She's real cool by the way"

"Well I can't wait to meet her" I say.

We reach the door of my house "I'll come get you tomorrow. I have plans for us"

"You do?" I ask.

He nods "Yep. See you tomorrow"

I give him a hug, wave before entering the house. Today was surprisingly a very good day.

I slowly make my way up the millions of stairs and the right before I enter my room, I hear very loud animated sounds from Chris's. I shake my head chuckling before entering his room dramatically.

"Busted!" I whisper-yell.

He clutches his heart in shock causing me to burst out laughing "Chelsea! You scared me"

He is seated right in front of his flat-screen TV with a game consoler in his tiny hands. That game looks familiar... I think it's Fortnite or something like that.

So Jake was right.

"What are you doing up, mister?"

"Mom and dad only give me two hours with the XBox during the day so this is my only other way" He explains pouting.

I shake my head tutting "I hope you don't do this on a school night"

"I don't, I promise. Only on weekends"

"Okay good" I say leaning over to kiss his forehead "Night, little guy, sleep soon okay?"

"Did you meet Theo?" He ask with wide eyes.

I smile remembering "I did. He's so cute and kept calling me mama"

"You do kind of look like aunt Jean" He notes.

Apparently.

"Okay goodnight now" I say and he waves before I walk out of his blue room and into my grey one.

I immediately collapse on my bed.

****

"Josie? Josie your stepmom?" Kat gasps shocked through the phone. I decided to call her this morning and catch her up on what's been going on.

I nod even though she can't see me "Yeah. Shes pregnant again. She said she was six months along"

"Jeez, how do you feel?"

"At first, I really didn't like the news. And then they all started speaking about the baby at lunch yesterday and they're all just so excited. I don't know, maybe it's not the worst news"

She sighs "Okay then, I'm happy. As long as you're okay. How is she now? Is she still all shady to you?"

"Surprisingly not" I murmur "She was more than civil yesterday, it was kind of weird. I hope it lasts though. I really don't want to fight with a pregnant lady"

Kat laughs "Tell me about it"

"Hey, I spoke to Jacob too" I share excitedly.

"Jacob? As in that guy you were obsessed with the first few weeks of the first semester?" Kat asks.

I roll my eyes "I wasn't obsessed with him. But yes, we spoke last night. It was actually nice"

"What'd he have to say?" She asks.

"He told me that I actually had my first kiss with him"

"What?" She screeches. "Didn't you have it with some Brandon guy from your high school?"

"I thought I did but he told me that I drunkenly kissed him this one summer. And I think I kind of remember" I admit sheepishly "Kat, it's just so weird. I'm getting weird feels."

"Feels like how? Do you like him?" She asks.

I bite my lip thoughtfully "I don't think so. It's just... weird. I don't know how to describe it"

I can't possibly like the guy. It was just a stupid childhood crush that I'm definitely over now.

Plus, Noah and I have only been separated a week.

"Fuck... shit" I hear her breathe angrily.

"Kat, what's going on?" I ask alarmed.

"Sorry, I'm driving and this car was doing something weird in front of me" She says "But go on..."

I shrug "I was just saying that I don't think I like him like that but I'm definitely feeling something weird. I think it's one of those were you realize that you actually liked someone"

"Mhm" She hums, signaling that she's still listening to me.

I continue "Like I'm only realizing now that I actually really liked him back then because I was in denial for such a long time. Like, I didn't allow myself to like him. I hope that makes sense"

"Wow. That was so inspiring, Chels" Comes a deep voice from the other side.

"Who's that" I ask taken aback.

"Sorry. I'm connected to the bluetooth so you're kind of on speaker" Kat mutters sheepishly "I forgot to warn you"

"Kathrine!" I shriek appalled; annoyed "This was a supposed to be a confidential conversation"

"Well we heard" That's definitely Nathan.

"Who's 'we'?" I sigh dreadfully.

"I'm with the guys; Nathan and Kyle" Kat answers lowly, probably praying I didn't catch that.

Kyle? Kyle heard this... is hearing this?

"Kat, I swear I'm never telling you anything ever again" I mutter annoyed through gritted teeth. "Do you know how embarrassing this is?"

"Relax, we're not gonna tell anyone about your boy problems" Says Nathan. "Or your momma drama"

"Babe. I need you to shut up" I'm guessing Kathrine is addressing him "Chels, I'm really sorry. I totally forgot to warn you"

"Didn't you go home? Why are with them?"

"So you know my mom has a place around here, right? Well we travelled here this morning and Nathan wanted to meet up so here we are" She explains.

I sigh "Whatever"

"Don't be mad, Chels" I can picture her pouting because she always does that when she upsets me thinking it will soften me up.

I'll admit, it works most of the time.

"Am I still on speaker?" I deadpan.

"Yes. I can't take you out now" She defends incredulously "I'm driving. They won't tell anyone, okay?"

"We swear" Nathan snorts.

"Kyle?" I call out because these two are annoying me, and no one answers "I know you can hear me"

"Dude just answer her" I hear Nathan faintly.

"Yes, Chelsea-Anne?" I hear Kyle sigh. I actually missed that voice and being called by that name "How may I help you?"

"Are you good?" I ask.

"Yes, very good" He replies but I'm not sure if he's being sarcastic or not.

"Why are you third-wheeling those two?" I snort thinking about how awkward he must be feeling. Anyone would being with those two horn dogs.

"Nathan dragged me with him. He's a douche like that. And your friend can't even drive properly" He grumbles.

I laugh loudly "Welcome to my life"

"Okay, seriously, I think you two should make your own phone call if you want to catch up and vent about us that bad" Kat says.

I roll my eyes "Bye, Chambers"

"Bye, Chelsea-Anne"

"Hey! What about us?" Nathan shouts but I hang up on his dumb ass.

I kind of miss them. Mostly Kyle.

I decide to get up from the very very comfortable bed and walk into the en-suite bathroom to get ready. It's as big and luxurious as I remember.

There's a giant shower which I'm estimating could fit 10 people. An even bigger round bathtub. There are a lot of mirrors, there's one that's the size of the whole wall. I look around star struck, still not used to it, before taking my shower.

When I'm done, I decide to get dressed in my black high-rise jeans and my red crop top. I put on my black Vans, leave my hair down before making my way downstairs.

Dad and Josie are already there on the dining table, munching happily on their breakfast.

"Morning" I chirp taking a seat.

"Morning princess" Dad greets back the same time that Josie says "Morning, Chels"

"Where's Christian?" I ask looking around as I start to dish up.

Josie sighs "That boy wakes up so late. I don't know what he does at night. I'm starting to get concerned"

I try to hide my laugh because I know exactly what he does.

Dad notices because he looks at me skeptically before saying "Why are you laughing? Do you know something?"

"No. Nothing" I shake my head.

A few seconds later, Christian appears yawning like a cave man with his pajamas still on and his bushy brown hair all over the place.

"Nice of you to finally join us" Josie says sarcastically when he takes a seat next to me.

"Morning mom, dad and Chels" He greets.

"Why do you wake up so late on weekends, young man?" Dad demands looking at his son.

He shrugs "I'm tired from school"

"Oh please" Josie scoffs "All you kids do there is play"

"Mom, we do Math too" He defends.

I laugh shaking my head "You're tired from second grade Math? Wait till you get to high school"

His mom dishes up for him before we're enveloped in a comfortable silence, munching happily on the delicious breakfast.

"We're gonna go get a sonogram today" Josie announces looking at me "Do you want to come with us?"

"Uhm, Jake said he wanted to take me somewhere" I say awkwardly.

Plus I really don't want to go with.

"Oh please take Chris with you guys. He gets pretty impatient at the hospital" His mom asks "But if you don't want to it's fine because Lee is coming over anyways to clean up. He can stay with her"

Lee is their part-time cleaner/nanny. She's still around? Wow.

I look at Chris and he nods agreeing with the first part of his mom's statement with hopeful eyes "Sure. I don't think it'll be a problem"

"Make sure he bathes. He hates it" Dad says.

I giggle "No problem"

Dad gets up before helping his very pregnant wife up too who is dressed in a loose fitting dress but her belly is still very much visible. "Okay well, you kids behave, okay?"

Chris and I nod innocently.

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