Chapter two hundred and seventy-two:

Luke had chosen a random chair in the formal living room to sit and read his book. Admittedly, he found himself watching out the window and waiting for Jenna’s return.

He knew Taylor would keep his promise to return her safely, and yet that failed to keep him from worrying.

Every noise he heard made him jump, and look to the window to see if Taylor’s car had pulled into the drive.

Jimmy came into the sitting room and handed Luke a can of coke. “Relax. I’m sure she’s fine, and you know that girl is tough. She can take care of herself if she needs to.”

This comment brought a slight smile to Luke’s lips. “I know… I just hate that we were fighting and she left out of anger, you know?”

“I know. I’ve been there before.” Jimmy clapped his hand over Luke’s shoulder. “Don’t worry about her. You’ll work it out.”

The front door opened, and Luke was on his feet in a split second. He dropped his book to the floor, forgetting it completely.

He ran across the sitting room and was in the entry hall in seconds.

He discovered only Zac and Becky as they both carried in arm loads of shopping bags and tried to kick off their shoes. They were both laughing.

Becky stopped laughing when she noticed Luke and the concerned expression on his face. “Still no Jen?”

Luke shook his head in response.

“I should call her.” Becky said, and realizing her hands were full, could not reach her phone from her purse.

“Let me help.” Jimmy offered, taking her bags. “Want these in your room?”

“Thanks, but you could just leave them here-“ She tried.

“It’s okay, I’ve got it.” Jimmy followed Zac up the stairs with the bags.

Luke sighed heavily and leaned against the wall. “She’s with Taylor, she’s probably okay.”

“Probably?” Becky asked. “You don’t trust her?”

“I don’t trust him.” He crossed his arms over his chest.

Becky smiled and gave him a loose hug. “It’s okay. Jen loves you.”

The front door opened again and Jenna came in, followed by Taylor.

Jen stopped and sighed heavily. “Talking about me?”

“Jen-“ Luke began, but she picked up her step and moved toward the stairs.

“I’ll talk to her.” Becky assured Luke and followed quickly behind.

Taylor came into the hall and stood next to Luke. “She’s still pretty pissed at you. You screwed up big time, man.”

“I know.” Luke seethed, and walked toward the kitchen.

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Jenna closed the door to the bedroom she shared with Luke a little harder than she meant to. The door had slammed angrily. She wasn’t angry, she wasn’t sure how she was feeling.

She sighed and dropped her purse on the floor, sprawling out across the bed.

As soon as her body hit the mattress, there was a knock at the door.

“Go away!” She replied, not caring who it was. She didn’t want to talk to anyone.

The door opened anyway, and Becky came into the room. She closed the door behind her.

“You don’t even want to talk to me?” She asked.

Jen sat up, “No. I think you’re about the only one I’d like to talk to right now.”

“Okay, so then do you want to tell me what happened?”

“No.” Jen replied, then flustered said, “Yes… I don’t know.”

Becky crossed the room and sat cross-legged on the bed. “Okay, then start from the beginning. Why are you and Luke fighting?”

“It’s nothing… it’s just…” Jen drew in a deep breath. “Luke and I want different things right now. That’s all it is. I love him, but…”

“But…” Becky tried, searching for more explanation.

“I just don’t know if he loves me.”

“Jen, he’s crazy about you! You know that!”

“I know… but…” Jen stopped and considered her words carefully. “Okay, when you and Zac decided to have sex, did you talk about it first?”

“Kind of…” Becky shook her head. “We both decided we were ready, and it just happened.”

“See!? That’s what I thought would happen with Luke and I. I thought we were in the right place in our relationship, and every time I try to go further, he stops it. I mean, he kisses me and then just when I think he wants to…” Jen trailed off.

“It’s okay, go on.” Becky urged.

“He stops, and says its too fast. I mean, what kind of guy stops his girlfriend from going further? I mean, oral sex is no big deal, and its not like its full on sex. I just don’t see what the big deal is… I thought we were ready for this and instead he wants…” Jenna paused. “I just don’t know what he wants anymore.”

“I think you need to talk to him.”

“I know I do… I just can’t keep having this same argument with him. I mean, why can’t he just be like a regular guy? Guys are supposed to be always horny and desperate for action, right?”

Both girls were silent for a moment, then burst out giggling at this comment.

 

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