Jared + Ivy

Chapter 4

    “Christ, Ivy, where did you go?” Josie nearly mauled me down, the second we stepped outside. She shoved a drink in my hand, no doubt a Josie special. 

    “We were playing pool.” I said casually.

    “Yeah, right.” Josie rolled her eyes. “Dads pissed. Carol told him she saw you go down to the game room with Jared.” She said his name like it was a forbidden fruit. “I went to go get you and the f*****g door was locked. So don’t give me that pool bullshit.” 

    “Calm down, Josie.”

    “Details, prude.” 

    “I am not a prude.” I snapped back.

    “Oh, I’m sorry, Virgin Mary.” 

    I sucked in a breath. “Not anymore.” I took a swig of my drink. Holy burning vodka. 

    “What in the bloody hell did you do?” My sister’s mouth was nearly laying on the grass. I couldn’t help but break out into a fit of giggles. The alcohol was warming and made me feel relaxed. 

    “I don’t even f*****g know. It was the craziest s**t. You wouldn’t even believe me if I told you.” She grabbed my arm and pulled me to a far, deserted table. We sat down, while I swigged down some more of my drink. 

    “Details.” She pressed.

    “Well, first he tricked me, by asking if he could kiss my lips. Only he didn’t mean the ones on my face. Then he took our clothes off and…. then he begged to come in me.”

    “What, what?!” She interrupted. “You had unprotected s*x with a stranger? With that Greek God over there?” She gestured towards Jared. 

    “Yup. He told me he wanted to knock me up. Then, afterwards, he told me he wasn’t getting off me until I agreed to be his girlfriend. Then we took a shower and f****d again. I was absolutely certain it was a dream, so I made him tell me he loved me and it was f*****g amazing.” I finished off my drink. My face was feeling flush and my vision was a little shifty. My sister stared at me with disgust, horror and what I think is jealousy. “To be honest, when we first got here, I thought you’d be f*****g one of them first.” I started giggling again. 

    “Geezus f**k, Ivy. Way to lose all your virginities in one go. First thing tomorrow we are getting you a morning after pill and condoms. Then, on Monday, you are going to go get checked for STD’s and get birth control.”

    “He said no.”

    “He said no about what?”

    “No morning after pill.”

    “So, you mean to tell me that you are completely fine with the idea of getting knocked up by a complete stranger?” She raised an eyebrow at me.

    “You told me I should be more adventurous!” She really did tell me that. 

    “I meant get drunk and let loose a bit. Maybe participate in some oral s*x. Not get pregnant!” She was practically whisper screaming at me now. “Dad’s going to f*****g kill you. Come on.” She grabbed my arm again and dragged me back towards the house. Jared was chatting with a group of people and a guy that looked a lot like Jared, only younger. That must be his brother. We walked right up to them. “Can I speak with you, in private, for a moment.” She demanded at Jared. 

    “Sure.” He said cooly. We walked in the house. “We can head down to the rec room if you’d like.” He offered. 

    “Wonderful.” My sister sounded really mad. I think she needed another drink. 

    The three of us headed downstairs. 

    “What can I do for you lovely ladies?” He asked. 

    “Did you seriously try to knock my sister up, then tell her she can’t get a morning after pill?”

    Jared looked a little nervous. I guess he hadn’t thought about this as much as I thought he had. “She’s 18, correct? It’s not a crime.”

    “No, but what about our dad? Her life? She doesn’t even know you.” 

    “Well, let’s just say it was love at first sight and if it’s meant to be then who are we to interfere with fate?” 

    My sister looked annoyed. “Ok, but what are you going to do if she’s actually pregnant? Is she just going to have a baby with her parents and you’ll come visit.” Jared chuckled at this idea. “And aren’t you going to Harvard next year? That’s not exactly close.”

    This time he sighed. A long sigh. “I’m not going to Harvard next year.”

    “Who the f**k turns down Harvard?” My sister was utterly confused. This was entertaining. 

    “Well, me, for starters. I am tired of being who my dad wants me to be.” The annoyance in his voice was prominent. I wonder what the drama behind this story is. 

    “So you’ll just knock up some random chick and live with mommy and daddy instead?” Damn my sister is brutal. 

    “Josie, is it?” She shakes her head yes. “Josie, this may sound f*****g crazy, but I really like your sister. What happens between us, is our business. I wouldn’t impregnate a women if I didn’t have the means to care for her and our child.” My cheeks flushed at is words. He legit sounds dead serious. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, we have a party to attend.” He leaned towards me and whispered in my ear, “Will you go out with me tomorrow?”

“Of course.” He kissed my cheek. “See you tomorrow, love.” He winked at Josie and walked back upstairs. 

I turned to stare at my sister. Any moment now I expect lasers to shoot out of her eyes. 

“Well you heard him, we have a party to attend too.” I giggled and walked back upstairs. 

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    I was curled up laying in my bed, holding my phone. I really wanted to call Jared, or at least text him. He seemed dead serious about everything today, but I was also feeling insecure that he was playing games with me. I wanted to tell him that this was crazy. 

    Just then a text came through.

Jared: Hey beautiful. I just got in bed and I was thinking about you and the fun we had today. I know it’s fast, so I wanted to make sure that you are ok? 

Me: Hey Jared, I’m so glad you contacted me. Actually, I am feeling really silly about earlier. This is really insane and I don’t have the means to take care of a baby. I also, don’t even know you. I was wondering if we could just start with dating, maybe? 

    I was really nervous waiting for his reply. I was sure he say to forget everything and we’d be done before we even started. 

Jared: Please promise me, you won’t do anything until I talk with you tomorrow. I know that is crazy fast and I know you’re probably scared. Please believe me when I tell you that you are gorgeous and I really want to give us a try. I feel like we’re really compatible and I want a chance to prove that to you. Don’t worry about baby stuff. I will take care of everything. Please trust me. 

    I knew I’d probably never get a guy this hot again, especially one that seemed obsessed with me. I suppose it was worth pursuing. 

Me: Ok, I promise I won’t do anything rash. But I want to know how you have the means to care for me and a child if you’re only 18? 

Jared: Thank you for giving us a chance. I’ll tell you about it tomorrow. Sweet dreams, my gorgeous girlfriend. 

Me: Ok. Goodnight.