That following day I got up to see that my eyes were slightly red from all the crying I did the night before. I sighed and pulled my hair up into a messy bun before putting on my sunglasses and robe. I could smell pancakes being made in the kitchen so I unlocked my door and opened it, jumping when I saw Jonathan leaning against the wall.

"Good morning kitty cat, I was just coming to talk to you." he said.

I folded my arms, not really wanting to hear a word he had to say. Still...he did kind of turn me on the previous night and he sure was looking good today.

"What do we need to talk about? You clearly can't make up your mind about if you love my mom or not..."

He smirked, "I see the kitty has claws..."

"Yes she does," I said.

He chuckled and then walked towards me. I backed up unto he was far enough inside that he could close my door.

"Ashley, we both know what we want from each other...and since your mom is leaving in a few days, I suggest we get it done before I marry her."

I shook my head, "You don't get it do you? I don't want a thing from you! Why can't you see that?"

He laughed, "Because...you kissed me back last night."

I froze knowing he was right but I couldn't back down and let him win. "I won't do it Jonathan. I love my mom too much to do something like that behind her back. Clearly you don't love her at all if you want me."

I went to walk past him and he grabbed my arm and pushed me back. "Listen here kitten, you may be right about how I feel about your mother...but your wrong about your own feelings.."

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

He walked around to my nightstand and opened the small drawer. He pulled out my diary, and started reading one of my entries out loud. It was the one about how I really wished my feelings for him would go away so I could move on with my life.

"You jerk! You've been coming in here and reading that?" I asked.

"Yep, and to be honest, I love it."

I felt tears building again...now what was I going to do? He knew my true feelings now and there was no stopping it.

"Now...if you don't give into me...I'll just tell your mom about this little diary of yours...you wouldn't want me to tell her about how her daughter wants her fiancé really bad do you?"

I gasped, "You wouldn't!"

"Oh I would baby...I would."

I shook my head and tears fell from my red eyes. "I hate you..."

"And I love you..." he said. "Now you might want to freshen up that face of yours before you come to breakfast...wouldn't want your mom to know what's going on would we?"

With a gravely and demented laugh, he left my room. I went into my bathroom and began balling my eyes out. My face was beat red and my eyes were aching. Why was he doing this to me? I thought he and I were buddies? I guess that whole apology thing was a fluke after all.

Once I stopped myself from crying I washed my face and then put the sunglasses back on. My eyes were still red and I didn't want my mom to think that there was something wrong with me. As I made my way downstairs I could overhear Jonathan talking to my mom.

"She's alright Jonathan, I'm sure she's still trying to get use to being here and maybe she misses James a little bit." my mom said.

Jonathan snorted, "James...what did she ever see in him anyway?"

"I'm not sure but he was a nice kid at first." she said.

"Yea I'll bet. Most guys act like the nice guy for awhile until they want something from the girl."

"Yea just like you," I whispered under my breath.

I sighed and walked into the kitchen. My mom smiled at me, "Hey sweetie, how are you feeling?"

I shrugged, "I'm alright I suppose, just a little hungry,"

She nodded and then guided me to the table, "Sweetie you should really try getting out more. You have a license now so you should go for a drive or something."

"I'm fine mom really, but I'll take your advice. I do miss my friends."

She smiled, "That's the spirit, now here, eat some food and then go get yourself out of this house. When you come back, I expect a smile on that face."

I giggled, "Alright mom."

"Why are you wearing tank top? There is no sun in this house."

I shrugged and looked at Jon, "I want to be an Lunatic Fringe today. Is that cool?"

My mom laughed, "Wow, another one? It looks like you've got some competition Jon."

"Oh she won't win trust me. I'm still the lunatic in the ring." He said as he took a seat across from me.

My mom shook her head and then returned to the kitchen. As I ate, I noticed he was watching me with a smirk on his face. I looked at him with an evil glare before he blew me an air kiss. I pretended to catch it and planted it on my ass. He shook his head and then continued eating his breakfast. Boy this was going to be hell when she left.

After breakfast I went upstairs and hopped in the shower. I planned on going to see Annie and Molly today and then possibly going shopping. I picked out a cute black halter top and a light blue jean skirt to wear. Just to be funny, I wore a red bandana as a head band and sat the sunglasses on top of it. I then put in silver hoop earrings and a little make-up. I slid into my black flip-flops, grabbed my keys and purse and headed out the door.

"Bye, be back later," I said.

"Bye sweetie, your outfit is cute!" my mom said.

I smiled, "Thanks mom,"

"Yea...it's nice...I don't want any boys in your car today Miss. Thang," Jon said with his arms folded over his chest. "I don't want to have to send him to the hospital."

I rolled my eyes, not believing that he was actually jealous.

"Oh Jonathan leave her alone, go have fun honey. Remember to call if you need anything."

I nodded and walked out the door, feeling Jonathan's eyes watching me. I was happy that I was able to tease him. Now he knew that two can play this game.

I reached Molly's house almost ten minutes later. She and Annie were sitting on the porch listening to music when I pulled up. I hopped out of the car and their faces lit up.

"Ashley!" They said together.

I walked up onto the porch and hugged them both, trying to fight back tears. "I missed you girls so much."

"We missed you too, how have things been?" Molly asked.

I sighed, "Do you girls want the honest answer?"

They looked at each other and nodded.

I sighed, "Please don't tell anyone...but Jonathan has been...molesting me sort of..."

"What! Are you serious?" Molly said.

I nodded and a tear fell from my eye. "But that isn't the worst part, I kind of already had feelings for him to begin with and I don't know what to do."

"Tell your mom Ashley, I mean I'm sure she'll listen to you." Annie said.

I shook my head, "I don't think she will...she really loves him."

They sighed and then Molly came up with an idea, "Why don't you tell your uncle?"

"Roman? Oh no he'll murder him," I said.

"Exactly..."

"Annie!" I yelled, "I don't want him murdered."

She giggled, "True, but at least he'll stop messing with you."

I sighed, "I don't know, maybe I should wait and see if this blows over."

"No way Ashley, you need to tell someone." Molly said. "At least before he molest you to the point where you give in and give him what he wants."

I sighed knowing she was right, "Alright, I'll tell someone, but for now let's just go out and have some fun. That is my car by the way."

They yelled together, "What! That is a sweet ride!"

"Yes and you two are riding in it today so come on." I said.

We all ran and got in the car and headed out to the mall. I had so much fun shopping for new bras, panties, and other clothes. Each of us walked out with at least six bags each before heading somewhere to eat. My mom was right, I needed some time out of the house, and it felt nice to do that. When I returned home my mom and Jonathan were in the living room watching TV. I walked in with the biggest smile on my face and that excited my mom.

"Is that a smile I see?" she said.

I sighed, "Yes ma'am, Annie and Molly said hello and to feel free to send me away anytime you wish."

My mom laughed, "Well I'm glad you had fun dear. Did you go shopping?"

I nodded and lifted the bags up so she could see them.

"Wow...what did you get?" Jonathan asked.

"Oh a little of this a little of that..." I said with a grin.

My mom gasped, "You went to Victoria's Secret?"

I nodded, "It wasn't really my idea though. Annie wanted some new bras so I went in with her and got a few things myself."

I saw Jonathan shift in his seat a little...obviously horny. I smiled inwardly and then decided to tease him a little more so I pretended to accidentally knock over the Victoria's Secret bag. My bra's and panties scattered onto the floor for his view.

"Oops, sorry Jonathan, I didn't mean for you to see that." I said while laughing on the inside.

I saw the glare in his eyes, he totally knew I did that on purpose. "It's alright. Uh, I'm heading to bed for the night, you ladies have fun talking."

As he got up I saw the slight bulge in his pants. "Hahahaha I got him" I said in my head.

Boy I never knew I was able to tease...hopefully it didn't get me somewhere I didn't want to be.