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WE PULLED UP TO A NICE SUBURBAN NEIGHBOURHOOD, it was slightly different to Dad's place, this had bigger houses, we pulled up into a huge mansion like building, the building was beautiful as was the garden. I stare at the big old wooden door, it looked like a castle entrance, it was vintage but had a modern touch to it. This house was the most prettiest I had seen so far, "woah," I mutter, jaw dropped slightly.

I turned my head when I heard Parker snicker, "I'm guessing you've never seen buildings like these before?" He questions.

"No, I thought my dad's place was big, this has taken those thoughts away." I chuckle, I think I made it pretty obvious that I didn't grow up in a nice house, I watched him stare at me for a moment before he gave a smile.

"Come on," he says, I reach for my bag, but Parker beat me to it. "I got it, cutie."

There was probably a small blush on my face, he smirks showing off his dimples as he shut the car door, I opened the other one and jumped out, I shut the door and follow him up the fancy cobble path, he opened the door and tilted his head for me to go first, I did and immediately felt awkward just entering someone else's house, I took off my shoes and left them by the door to be polite, my socks were completely different, I had black and white stripes on my left foot and then on the right was a black sock.

Parker took off his shoes and as soon as he opened the door to the dining room, I could hear loud thumping coming down the stairs, and before I knew it a huge golden retriever jumped up onto me, I wasn't expecting it and fell to my butt, the dog licks my face making me giggle, "hello." I smile and pet him, I watched Parker come back over in a hurry and pull the dog by the collar off.

"Abby, no!" He says and I cut him off, "– no, no it's okay! I love dogs." I smile, Parker looks sheepishly, "sorry, forgot to tell you about her."

I wanted to tell him I already knew, but then he'd know I was stalking his Instagram page so I said nothing, I kept my words to myself and just waved him off; "it's fine."

"Okay," he licks his lip and leads me into the dining room where everything was sorted, "do you want a drink?"

"Yes, please." I smile nodding my head, feeling Abby lay under the table from where we sat.

"I have orange juice, apple juice, fizzy drinks, chocolate milk-" I didn't let him finish, I had felt myself get very excited as I practically shouted out, "– chocolate milk!"

He gave a raised brow, his eyes slightly wide and as soon as I realised what I did, I blushed and look at my knees and I was about to apologise, "alright, chocolate milk it is..oh, and Jayden?" I looked up biting the inside of my cheek, "inside voices, please." He sounded like a parent talking to a child, he didn't know about me being a little but maybe he was just joking with me because I acted like a child.

I looked away to the side to the picture hanging on the wall, "sorry.." I managed to say as I was very embarrassed, why do I always embarrass myself in front of others?

He'd been in the kitchen for a few minutes before he came back, he had a glass of coke and gave me a glass of chocolate milk, "thank you." I hum softly as he pulls out his math work and shows me what his teacher wrote, 'F.' "I'll have you getting A's and B's very soon," I grin making him laugh.

"I look forward to it," Parker had grabbed a pen while I helped him with a few answers.

I had grabbed my own work and pulled out his text book, we spent a few hours talking together and doing random math questions, I didn't tell him the answers; I let him do it on his own, and some of his equations were wrong, I ended up having to show him simple ways of getting his answers, that seemed to do the trick. We worked on other questions like algebra, he seemed to have gotten that right, but when it came to other things he needed help upon it.

I checked my phone a couple of times to see if Marlene or Arlo texted me but nothing, Marlene left me on delivered and I haven't spoken to Arlo since he'd said they left early.

"Did something happen?" I look up when I heard Parker talk, I stare at him and I see that he stares at the message on my phone.

"Oh, um, kinda....something insensitive was said to Marlene and...she and Arlo left and haven't been answering me." I was actually kind of scared for my friendship with them, Wesley was my step-brother, but I never said anything or did anything...perhaps, Marlene was taking it out on me?

"Did you say something wrong?" He asks, I shake my head, "did one of your step-bros?" I nod, he scoffs slightly, "well, if they don't answer, you can always hang out with me my boys."

I smile and nod, but I knew I wouldn't because I hardly knew Parker, and I didn't know his 'boys.' They weren't exactly my crowd, they were popular jocks, but Parker he held a smile and began to tidy everything up, I helped, I began putting my own things away.

I finished the chocolate milk he gave me and let him lead me to his room, his room was tidy and cozy; his walls were dark blue, he had a flag of his favourite football team and had some trophies and medals on his wall or on shelves. He let me sit on his bed with him and he eventually passed me a gaming controller while holding up two games for me to choose, I eventually chose Minecraft and he made us both a world.

Both of us had some laughs, we were in survival mode and had gotten things and either died in very stupid ways or being unknowingly blown up by creepers. I actually had a pretty good time with Parker, he was kind, and nothing like how I would see him at school, I felt comfortable but I didn't want to go straightforward I'd just met him, though, I always pretend he's a boyfriend type whenever I'm around my dad and his new family knowing they'd get annoyed; well, minus Primrose.

I heard my phone vibrate a few times but I ignored it as I was too busy helping Parker build a house and gather blocks for him, while he went and got food or went mining for different blocks.

Parker and I had gotten to know each other during our gameplay, he told me he had a sister who was on the cheer team and what his family was like; he was very friendly and gentle when he spoke to me, I could see him turn to me sometimes, I would see him in the corner of my eye, and I would turn to only see him looking away.

The smile on my face never left once; it only did when I glanced at the time on my phone and the missed calls from my dad...I had to stop myself from rolling my eyes at the messages from him and a few of the brothers. I ended up texting Primrose that I was at a friend's house..tutoring them. I did get a response back but I never cared to look, I was having too much fun with Parker until it was time to go...I left around 8pm, Parker's parents had come home but I didn't stay to meet them and ended up taking a bus home.

I had texted Parker sorry, and told him I was already on the bus and that I'd see him tomorrow at school. However, that whole bus ride, I couldn't stop thinking about the eventful afternoon I've had...and how much I didn't feel uncomfortable around Parker anymore..perhaps, a friendship was blooming? I'd never know, though, I do hope my friendship with Marlene and Arlo wasn't destroyed due to Wesley.

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Authors Note

Poor Jayden. This chapter was a full of emotions, I do hope you guys enjoyed! If you'd like me to put up another character chart I can certainly do that, again if you're confused by his actions; he's autistic. I've noticed a lot of comments questioning his behaviour and characteristics!

Jayden and Parker...anyone got a ship name?

I'm finally 19! My birthday was Sunday, this chapter was supposed to be out on Monday but I was honestly too hungover and then I had college lol!

I know there hasn't been a lot of age regression but there will be, it's kinda slow burn! Also, yes to answer all the dms I'm probably gonna make Parker his caregiver and his boyfriend, their dynamic will be seen more in later chapters!

Slow updates! But the chapters will keep coming! Please don't ask for me to update I'm very busy with being an 18 year old living her life! Thanks for being very patient and understanding!

Also please go check out my new book 'loving her' it would mean a lot to me if you went and commented on it or even gave it some love and support! Thanks again, guys!

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