This is a continuation of Jake and Jessica. I would like to thank Todger65 for his editing and proof-reading.
Chapter 3: Winter, School & Decisions.
"It's cold out here!" Jessica said to Jake and Amy, making their way to their cars in the parking lot of high school.
The first cold snap made its way to Georgia. It was December 9th, and very cloudy and cold. They each got in their own vehicles. Before going outside they agreed to go to E house. They decided long ago to just say E or W for which ever house they wanted to go to. They let their vehicles warm up for a minute or two and left heading towards Jake and Jessica's home.
They arrived and got comfortable. Jake went and changed into some sweat pants. Jessica and Amy got comfortable, Jessica doing the same.
"Ugh, I'm so sick of all this homework."
Amy was referring to the massive amount of homework they received from all of their classes. The three of them usually teamed up on the studying and homework of the 4 classes that they shared. World history, Calculus, AP English 3, and Chemistry.
"So Amy, given any thought as to where you are applying to go to College?" Asked Jessica.
"Yeah, after what you said to me one day I'm in the process of applying to Emory University for their Clinical Psychology program. I think I would make a great counselor." Amy said, looking up at Jake and Jessica.
"They have good programs. If we both get into Emory, we will literally be down the road from Jake. I've decided to go ahead and apply for the Medical Doctor's Program. I want to be a Pediatric Doctor. I also will dual with the Genetic Counseling Training Program." Jessica stated.
Jake had already been accepted to Georgia Tech. He was going to Georgia Tech for a master's degree. His primary was Master's of Science in Physics, and was also going for a Bachelor's in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences.
They were all very talented in regards to math and science. They all aced their Biology and Environmental Science classes they had last year. All three of them were in the top 5 of their High School Class. Jessica was ranked number one last year. Jake was 3rd and Amy 4th. 2nd place was Melissa Jenkins. She was very competitive and wanted to be on top. She wanted to be Valedictorian. Jessica didn't care if she was number one.
They finished studying and Jessica, with the help of Amy started supper. Amy was going to join them tonight as her parents were going out to eat. They made a nice chicken dinner with pasta noodles, macaroni and cheese and some garlic bread.
Anne got home at 5, staying at the school to grade papers. Jim got to the house at 5:45 not in a happy mood. There was a shooting earlier in the day that had upset him. He didn't feel like talking about it. Jim tried to not bring his work home. He had seen other cops drown themselves in booze and push away their families as a way of coping with the job.
Dinner was a quiet affair, everyone eating and cleaning their plates. Jake gave Jessica and Amy praise for their cooking.
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"So, I've decided to apply for Medical School at Emory." Jessica said, sitting at in the living room on Thursday night talking with her mom and dad. "I know it's not what you or dad expected, but I feel I would be a good doctor. I would like to become a pediatric doctor and work with children."
Anne and Jim just looked at her. "Are you sure that's what you want to do?" Jim asked her. Jim himself went to Emory for his Law degree.
"Yes, I know there are other schools with as good medical programs but it's close to home, to you and mom, and I will be close to Jake. Amy is applying for their psychology program. If we both get in, we could share a room on campus."
"Well, that sounds like a plan. Have you told Jake?" Anne asked.
"Yes, I discussed it with him."
"Alright. Oh, I almost forgot Jessica! Me and your father have decided to go down to Callaway Garden's this Friday, stay Saturday and come back on Sunday."
Jessica looked at her mother. They hadn't had any alone time since before the summer. "Ok, I'll tell Jake. We will be alright by ourselves."
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Jessica sat with Amy at the Roswell Strip Mall enjoying some nice hot chocolate. They were there doing some more Christmas shopping.
"So, this weekend my parents are heading down to Callaway Gardens for the weekend."
Amy looked at her. "So you and Jake will be alone for 2 days. Have you two done any more?"
"Yeah we will be, and no we have not had the opportunity to do anything else." Jessica just smiled at Amy.
Amy wished she had the relationship Jessica had with Jake, still liking him.
"The Christmas dance is next weekend, anyone asked you to it yet?" Jessica asked Amy.
"No, no one has asked me to go with them. I'm beginning to think I'm radioactive or something. No guy ever hits on me or even talks to me."
Jessica looked at her, "You know I've never had anyone hit on me either. The only common denominator is Jake. Maybe other guys are afraid of him. He sort of does protect us, always walking with us."
"I never thought of it that way. There is that Jonathan Willis, he looks at me. I just think he is afraid that Jake will kick his ass."
Jessica just looked at her. "Maybe you should just put yourself close to him for a chance that he will."
They finished shopping and buying items for various family members. The two families decided that they would open all the gifts with each other at the Wilson home followed by a nice Christmas dinner.
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Anne and Jim were packed and ready to go. "You two behave while we are gone. If you need anything or having any trouble and can't reach us just call Jill and Mike." Anne said to Jake and Jessica giving them both hugs.
"Ok mom, you two have fun and don't worry about us. We can take care of ourselves and each other." Jessica giving her the truth, and a hidden meaning to the words 'each other'.
They left out of the driveway and disappeared into the falling night.
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"Jake, come to bed." Jessica said, turning the TV off in the living room.
This was the first night that they could spend together with each other since Thanksgiving weekend when Jessica had to give up her bed to her grandmother. They were going to sleep in the same bed tonight and tomorrow. Jake followed her upstairs, stopped at the bathroom and washed his teeth and used the bathroom real quick. He entered her room as she was on the bed and already in a T-shirt and had a pair of panties on. He got in the bed, removing his pants and shirt.
"Jake, I started my period. You won't be getting to have any fun tonight or tomorrow. Just hold me, please."
Jake did as she asked and cuddled up next to her.
"You know, I've loved you for a long time. Just didn't admit it to myself. I have always taken care of you whether I helped you swim, or stopped someone from being mean to you. I will be happy if you go to Emory. You'll be close enough for me to still protect you and care for you."
Jessica just rubbed his hand which was on her left arm. "I know Jake, I love your protection. You have always made me feel loved and protected except when you turned away from me that day when I made it clear I loved you."
Jake felt the hurt in Jessica's voice prompting him to respond.
"I'm sorry I hurt you and the time that occurred after that. I do promise this, I will never ever intentionally hurt you in any way just so I don't have to face a fact of our lives." He paused before continuing, "It hurts me to see you in any kind of pain. To know that I caused a lot of it for those 2 months; well let's just say that I wanted to kick myself in the ass for it. That wreck made me face the reality that losing you would mean losing a part of myself."
He couldn't see but Jessica was crying. He may not intentionally hurt her, but their relationship was bound to hurt them and others.
"I know Jake, I just hope the world we want, we can get." She paused. "Let's get some sleep, Amy is coming over tomorrow."
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Jim and Anne pulled into the Callaway Gardens resort. They had already made reservations for a log cabin. They checked in and made their way to the log cabin. It was a beautiful place with trees lush and full of color. Anne put her arms around her Jim.
"Come on, me and you alone here and I'm ready."
"Are you sure you want another kid now, it's been 18 years!"
Anne replied, "Yes, I've always wanted another child. We are good parents and we have already raised two of the best children in the world."
She kissed Jim hard, seducing him to the bed in the cabin. She pushed him down into the bed and started stripping him one piece of clothing at a time. He was enjoying the stripping and the loving she was giving him, as it was just the kind of stress reliever he needed.
She slowly pulled her dress off for him, revealing her very smooth body. She may be 38 Years old, but damn she was smoking hot with her dark brown hair which went down to her neck. She spun around to show her plump 36C breast with the most beautiful nipples he had ever seen. Her body was a little toned, as she walked around the very safe neighborhood during the evenings most nights. She lay on the bed and he scooted over to her, enjoying her as he has always enjoyed her for the last 19 years.