Emma put on her dangling silver earrings, fixed her ponytail, and the put on a little bit of her make up. Jay walked into the room and leaned on the doorframe. "Give up no matter how hard you try you’re still going to look beautiful," Jay said wrapping his arms around her.

"You know how to flatter a girl," Emma said with a smile on her face and he laid kisses along her neck. "Come on we gotta go," she said moving away from him and grabbing her purse before walking out. Jay followed her out to the car and they drove straight to the party.

"I can't believe they've got an open relationship," Sean replied. "I mean I can see this coming from Jay but not Emma," he said looking at them on the dance floor. They had been dancing really close to each other and just having a good time while still talking to other people.

"She doesn’t want a relationship right now give it a rest," Ellie replied. "Now let’s go dance," she said grabbing onto his hand and he just smiled at her following her to the floor. Jay and Emma came walking off the dance floor laughing with each other.

"I'm having a great time," Emma said taking a shot of vodka and he took his then smiled over at her. "What?" She asked looking at him staring at her and he pulled her into a hot passionate kiss. She rested her forehead onto his and he ran his hand along her butt.

"Let’s go upstairs," Jay said grabbing onto her hand and she followed him to the second floor. "Come here," he said pulling her into the bedroom and gave her a firm kiss on the lips. They lowered down onto the bed slowly and continued to make out with each other.

"Jay!!" Emma said slightly laughing as he laid kisses along her neck and ran his hand across her body. Jay placed his hand under her shirt and started to lift it up. "Stop," she said pushing his hand away and he pushed it up again.

"Come on," Jay said whining trying to lift it up.

"I said stop!!" Emma yelled pushing him off of her and then ran out of the room.

"Hey!" Someone said grabbing onto her arm and she turned to see Mike. "You okay?" He asked running his hand along her face.

"I will be if you get me out of here," Emma said in a low voice and he grabbed onto her hand. They ran out of the party together and then headed over to his car. "Would you mine taking me back home?" She asked in a low voice and he nodded his head.

"Tell me the address," Mike said starting his car and pulling out of the parking lot. Jay searched through the party for the blonde but didn't find her anywhere. He got into his car, heading back to his house hoping that she would be there.

Mike stopped his car in front of the Simpson/Nelson residence and looked over at the blonde. "You want me to come in?" He asked with a soft tone and she shook her head.

"I need to be alone tonight," Emma replied. "Thank you," she said kissing him on the cheek and then got out of the car. Mike smiled to himself then watched her go into the house. He drove away back to the party with a huge smile across his face.

Emma's eyes slowly began to flutter open the next morning when a knock came at the door. "Emma," Jay said on the other side of the door. "I know you’re in there please just open the door," he said softly. "I'm sorry okay," he said running his hands through his hair. "I should have stopped when you asked I am idiot but you know you can't stay alone just let me in please," he said pleading voice. "I'm going to be back this afternoon i hope you'll answer me then," he said heading back to his car and then driving away from it.

Mike walked up to the door later that afternoon and knocked on the door lightly checking his breath. "Hey," Emma said opening the door and he smiled at her slightly. "What's up?" She asked in a low voice.

"I was wondering if you would go to lunch with me," Mike replied. "It’s not like a date or anything just two people hanging out," he said trying not to freak her out or scared her off.

"Sure," Emma said grabbing her jean jacket and then headed over to his car. "I have to warn you I’m a vegetarian," she said softly and he looked at her in total shock.

"No way me too," Mike said with a huge smile on his face. "I know this great new place they serve a great chef salad," he said with enthusiasm and she nodded her head slowly. He opened the car door for her, she got in and then he got onto his side.

"This is good," Emma said taking a bite of the salad and then wiping her mouth. "Thanks for this and rescuing me last night," she said in a soft voice and he took a sip of his drink.

"What happened exactly?" Mike asked looking over at her and she looked down.

"I rather not talk about it," Emma said looking down and he nodded his head slowly.

"Fair enough," Mike replied. "But if there's anything you need me to take care of you just ask," he said in a firm voice causing her to smile at him and his cell phone started to ring again. "Hello," he said excusing himself from the table and came back a few minutes later.

"What's up?" Emma asked in a low voice and he looked down.

"There is a crisis at the shelter that I have to take care of," Mike replied grabbing his coat. "I have to go," he said firmly.

"You take care of animals," Emma said with a smile on her face. "You want any help from me," she said in a low voice and he extended his hand to her. They paid for the food they had eaten and then they headed to the shelter.

******

Mike pulled up his car in front of her house later that night and they said their goodbyes. She walked up to the front porch pulling out her keys from her purse when someone came up behind her. "AHH-" She yelled being cut off by a hand covering her mouth.

"Shh," Jay replied. "It’s me," he said taking his hand off her mouth and she rolled her eyes at him. Emma went into her house and was about to close the door shut. "Wait please!" He said placing his foot near the door. "Can we just talk?" He said with a pleading look.

"Come in," Emma said moving out of the way and he walked into the house. "Talk," she said with her arms crossed and he moved her over to the couch so they could sit down.

"I'm sorry about last night alright," Jay replied. "I should've stopped when you said so but I didn't and I apologize please forgive me," he said with puppy dog eyes and she slightly laughed at him.

"Okay," Emma said under her breath.

"She said yes," Jay said with a smile. "She forgives me?" He asked looking at her and she nodded her head. "Thank you," he said giving her a small hug and then pulled away from her. "I saw you with that Mike guy," he said in a firm tone.

"And?" Emma asked leaning back on the couch.

"Nothing," Jay replied. "Did he treat you good?" He asked leaning back at the other end.

"Yeah he did," Emma nodded her head. "He's actually a vegetarian and we went to lunch together," she said getting up to go over to her fridge and get something to eat. "He also works at an animal shelter," she said handing him a cold beer from the fridge.

"Thanks," Jay said opening it and taking a big drink. "Why did you freak out on me?" He asked causing her to look away. "Come on Emma you can tell me you know," he said in a low voice and she shook her head.

"No I can't," Emma said softly. "Cause if I do there are two outcomes one you will kill Chris or hate me," she said with tears coming from her eyes and he set down his drink. Jay cupped her face in his hand and she looked into his eyes.

"I could never hate you for anything," Jay replied. "Did Chris---did he rape you?" He asked with a choked voice and she just shook her head at him. "What did he do then?" He asked softly and she took a deep breath.

"Promise me you won't kill him or have anyone else," Emma replied causing him to look down. "Promise!" She yelled at him desperately and he looked into her fearful eyes nodding. "He made me sleep with his friend as a birthday present from him he said that if I didn't he was going to kill my little brother," she said with tears spilling from her eyes and he pulled her close.

"I'm so sorry," Jay said rubbing her back, wanting so bad to kill that DJ.

"I'm just damaged goods Jay you don't want me," Emma said causing him to push her away slightly.

"You are not damaged Emma," Jay said in a firm voice. "Anyone would be lucky to have a girl like you," he said with a smile. "Have you been to the doctor?" He asked in a low voice and she took a deep breath.

"He used a condom," Emma replied looking down. "I can't tell anyone Jay I mean its not like they are going to believe me it’s my word against him and his friend," she said standing up from the couch and he knew she was right; the cops would never believe her.

"You’re safe with me Em," Jay said gripping her shoulders. "I'm never going to let anyone hurt you," he said kissing her cheek and she leaned her back into him. "Come on lets go back to my place," he said grabbing her hand and they walked out of the house.

"Hey," Emma said stopping them in front of her house.

"Yeah?" Jay asked looking down at her.

"Can this stay between us?" Emma asked with a soft voice and he kissed the top of her head.

"Of course," Jay replied wrapping his arm around her and they headed to the car.

******

The next day at school everyone sat outside during lunch when a car pulled with the music blasting. "Great it’s the cause boy," he said rolling his eyes and Emma walked over to the car.

"What are you doing here?" Emma asked watching him get out of the car and he pulled out some roses. "Aww they’re beautiful," she said taking in their scent and he pushed his hair away from her face.

"Just like you," Mike replied with a smirk on his face and she blushed slightly.  "Would you like to go out with me?" He asked in a low voice and she sighed deeply.

"Listen I got to warn you I’m not looking for anything serious right now," Emma replied. "But if you’re okay with me dating you and other people then I’d love to," she said in a soft voice and he smiled at her.

"That's perfect I just like spending time with you," Mike said kissing her on the cheek opening the car door. "I'll pick you up at seven tonight," he said winking at her and then drove away from the school. The girls ran over to her quickly and she began to talk with them.

"Looks like you got to compete for her attention now man," Towrz replied slightly laughing.

"Shut up," Jay said hitting him on the arm.