Katie was about to explain that she was just going to go on one date with Jesse when both Jesse and Lacey walked up. Katie hid her jealousy well as Lacey hung on Luke in her drunken state. Jesse was only slightly buzzed, though. They said goodbye and went outside. Jesse walked to his car and Katie ran up and blocked his door.

"No, no." She said, "I'll drive you home."
"What, why?"
"You were drinking."
"Only a little." Jesse was still adorable, even when he was picking up Katie and moving her from the door. She took his hand and when she let go, he fell down. When he got up, he had a small cut on his face. Katie helped him to her car and got a band-aid. She always kept a first aid kit in her car. She drove to a cafe and got coffee to sober Jesse up, and they spent a few hours in her car, talking and listening to music.

And then he kissed her. She shrunk back at first, but was starting to like Jesse. He was sweet, and he didn't have girls all over him. They said their goodnights and she dropped him off at his house, not expecting to makeout with him outside her car.

She went home, took a shower, and went to bed.

((skip a few weeks?))

Katie declined the invitation and went inside to call Jesse.

"Hey." She said.
"Hi. What's up?"
"There's a party this weekend, at this kid's house, and it'd be great if we could go, but I'll need a ride."
"I wouldn't pass up a chance to see you. In fact, want to hang out at my place today? We could go swimming."
"You have a pool?"
"Yeah, I'll see you in about 10 minutes?"
"See you soon." She said, and changed into a bathing suit. She pulled on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt after applying sunscreen.

She arrived at Jesse's and they swam and talked for a while. As they were watching TV, the show became boring. Jesse kissed her and she kissed him back. His hands ran over her body, and she became a little uncomfortable. He seemed to notice this, and instead, kissed her neck as an apology. A few minutes later, he started getting handsy again. "Jesse--"
"What?"
"I'm not exactly...comfortable--"
"Oh, I'm so sorry."
"It's okay--"
"I can drive you home--"
"Okay."

So they drove to her house. Jesse walked Katie up to her window. They sat on her tree swing and talked before they kissed goodnight. Katie felt herself becoming more and more uncomfortable with Jesse the more he kissed her. She said goodbye and went to bed.

((jealous Luke?))

Katie smiled when she saw Luke. She quietly walked over to her window.

"Hey." She said in a whisper."

(( Heya, I might drop out of this, say Alex gets sent to boarding school or something, she just seems to be wondering around aimlessly, and I'm not sure what to do with her ))

Katie smiled. "Well, it's also only a few feet up." She said, and moved so he could come in the room. She wore a pair of shorts and a tank top, but she was comfortable around Luke, so she didn't put on a sweatshirt.

Katie was putting clothes into a drawyer. She smiled at his comment. "It's comfortable enough." She replied slyly and put the laundry basket she held onto the floor, sorting out her t-shirts, folding them, and placing them into a drawyer. She finished and turned around. "So...how's life?" She asked, closing the window.

"It's okay." She said, sitting down next to him and turning on the tv. "My dad's in rehab. My aunt is actually living here now."

"She's out, actually." Katie answered. "She went to see my cousins at my uncle's house, so I actally have the house to myself for once."

Katie smiled and laughed with Luke. But a moment later, she noticed Luke's expression and his eyes staring right into hers, and felt his hand on her waist. She spoke quietly. "What are you doing?" She asked, even though she knew. She could feel an attraction, but she was confused. There was Jesse to think about, even Lacey. Her expression was one not of anger or annoyance, but she was confused. She hoped Luke wasn't.

"Um, yeah." She said, and when she thought Luke was gone, leaned against a wall and slid down it, running her hands through her hair stressfully. She didn't notice him looking in. She'd see him at the halloween party the next day.

((halloween sound okay?))

Katie stood in front of her mirror. She wore a mod dress, so it was fairly short. She had her hair in a low ponytail and had large earrings. Her eyes were accentuated by mascara and twiggy like eyelashes drawn in on the bottom lashes. She wore a pair of shorts underneath and a pair of flats. She really looked 'hot'.

She heard Jesse's car and went outside with a coat on. He was dressed as a basketball player....original. She excused this and left with him. They arrived at the house about 10 minutes later.

The night was going fine, and Katie was doing fine avoiding Luke and Lacey, until she walked into a room they were making out in. She found Jesse and they danced. "Hey, follow me." He said, and she did. They walked into a bedroom, and it was quiet. Katie was happy about that. While she was enjoying the quiet, Jesse came behind her and kissed her neck softly. His kisses became more heated, so that Katie felt almost....weak. "Jesse....Jesse, stop--" She managed to say as they were near the bed. He grabbed her wrists and she struggled before the door opened and Luke was in the doorway. Katie's dress was half unzipped and her hair was out of its ponytail. Jesse's pants were unbuttoned, and Katie looked frightened.

Katie took a look at Jesse, and he shook his head. "She's fine." He said, and went to put his arm around her, but Katie moved. He grabbed her wrist and she pulled away from him. "God, Katie. You're so f**king sensitive!" He added after Luke left the room. He stepped toward her and sighed. "I'm sorry." He said, "I just...god, you're..." He pulled her toward him and hungrily kissed her again, holding onto her wrists while he pressed her legs against the side of the bed. Her legs gave out and she fell with Jesse on top of her. She struggled and this time Jesse didn't hear or see Luke, but he definitely felt the sucker punch.

Katie saw Luke get punched and saw Jesse wind up to punch him again, but grabbed his wrist and was pushed. She got up and saw Luke punch Jesse, who ran from the room. Katie now noticed the tears on her face, and walked up to Luke, looking at his nose. It didn't appear to be broken, and wasn't bleeding. "Are you okay?" She asked quietly.

Katie shook her head. "Well, I lost a boyfriend....who probably only wanted me for..." She trailed off, and wiped her eye. "It's partially my fault, though. I practically led him on. I probably made him think that I was the kind of girl to have sex at a halloween house party."

She stood up, and paced. She could feel Luke staring at her, and turned around. "And you....I can't figure you out, Luke! One minute you want me and then the next I'm a friend, and you're sucking face with her." She paused. "Oh, my god, I sound like a jealous b**ch."