After a 15 minute drive we arrived at the mall to find a practically empty parking lot. We parked the van and got out. We were all together in a little group then Erica and JC snuck off to a movie. Finally we approached the DEB and luckily they had a wide selection of dresses. Joey, Chris, Justin, Lance, Tiffany, and myself went inside to look around.
“Jen, how about this one?” Lance suggested holding a long black dress with red flowers all over it.
“Um Lance that’s not much of a wedding dress.” Joey said.
“Joey, you do realize I was joking when I said that right?” I commented.
“Of course, I knew that.” He replied walking away.
“What a ditz. I really like that dress Lance, here let me go try it on. Tiffany, you look around for a dress for you to wear.”
I went into the dressing room to try on the dress leaving Lance and Justin together while Tiffany looked at dresses and Chris and Joey were busy hitting on the employees.
“Man you and Jen are so perfect for each other.” Justin said.
“Yeah I’ve realized that, I can’t let her go, she’s one of a kind.”
“Yeah that’s cool.”
“So what’s the deal with you and Tiffany?”
“I don’t know I mean I am totally lovin’ her but I’m getting this feeling that she doesn’t feel the same way, one minute she’s like all over me and the next she doesn’t want anything to do with me. Like the first night after that kiss everything went so good and we even got it on. Then like last night at the movies I went to put my arm around her and she made sure to keep her distance like she didn’t want me there. I just don’t know.”
“Wow, well I’ll see what I can get from Jen.”
“Ok thanks.”
Just then I stepped out of the dressing room. I turned around and modeled the dress. “So what do ya think of this?” I asked.
“Wow, you look great!” Lance commented.
“Great, I’m getting this.”
Tiffany found a long white dress that she adored. We both got our dresses and were ready to leave the store. Joey and Chris had to be pulled out of the store. As we walked out of the store Tiffany asked if we could talk so I told the guys we’d meet them in 15 minutes at center court.
“What’s up Tiff?” I asked.
“It’s about Justin, I’m worried.”
“About what? you two seem crazy for each other!”
“Well I don’t know like last night we were at the theater in line for popcorn and Justin was looking at these other girls.”
“Wait, hold up? You’re worried about him looking at other girls? Tiff it’s only natural, don’t even tell me you didn’t look at another guy while you were out. If you want him to go around wearing a blindfold well that’s just not going to happen. I have known Justin for a year and he wouldn’t do that! And I can tell the way he looks at you he likes you. Calm down and relax, you’ve got Justin Timberlake hanging off of your arm, it’s a dream come true for you, live it up.” I said reassuring her.
We walked to center court and met up with the guys along with JC and Erica.
“So what are we gonna do now?” Chris asked.
“Well do you guys by chance have anything you wanna do?” I asked.
“Not really”
“Well why don’t you guys go to the arcade down that way. Tiff and I have to take Erica to get a dress unless you guys wanna tag along.”
“We’ll head to the arcade.” Joey said immediately.
“Ok, when we’re done we’ll come down there and get you, see ya in a few.”
We found Erica a dress in no time. It was similar to the cut of mine but her’s was a pale purple color. Since we found a dress so quickly we decided to head to Claire’s and get some accessories. We picked out some cute hair clips and we all got identical metal butterfly necklaces. We also got tons of makeup, lipsticks and eyeshadows in numerous colors and we also couldn’t resist getting some body glitter. After our little shopping spree we headed down to the arcade to find the guys.
“Where are they at?” Asked Tiffany as we looked around for the guys, but we couldn’t find them.
“Ahh....” I screamed. I turned around to find Lance who had covered my eyes and along with doing so scared the shit out of me. “What’s up with that? Where are the other guys?”
“Sorry didn’t think I’d scare you. Justin and Chris are back there shooting hoops and I think JC and Joey are playing some video games.”
We found the guys and left the arcade. Erica, Tiffany, and myself hung our dresses up on the hooks in the van and headed home. When we arrived back at my house we all went our separate ways. I went to my room and hung my dress in the closet, sure enough Lance followed behind me.
“I really love that dress on you.” Lance said.
“Well you picked it out, you’ve got good taste.” I said giving him a peck on the lips.
“Thanks, so uh Jen have you heard anything from Tiffany cause Justin was saying how she was acting a little strange.”
“Actually yeah Tiffany said she was worried that he didn’t like her cause she saw him looking at other girls and she was worried since they aren’t really an official item you know. I told her that it’s human nature everybody looks at each other it doesn’t mean anything.”
“I’ll pass that along to Justin cause I was talking to him while you were trying on the dress and he was saying how he really liked her but was thinking she didn’t like him. I’ve got to get him to make some kind of move on her.”
“He’s already made a move on her. I mean they fucked each other the first night.” he looked at me strange “Sorry, I mean they slept together.” I said with a smile. “I think she needs something more on the lines of knowing where her relationship with Justin is like friends or more.”
Later that night Lance met Justin outside by the pool.
“Hey man” Justin said when he saw Lance coming.
“Hey, I got the scoop from Jen for ya.”
“What did she say?”
“Tiffany told her she was worried that you didn’t like her anymore cause supposedly she saw you looking at other girls last night when you were at the movies, and Jen told her that it was only natural. Jen thinks she needs to know what is going on between you two cause she’s unsure on what’s happening.”
“That’s all? Well I kinda thought after that one night we were like an item but I guess I should ask her out and do it right. Thanks man!” Justin said as he got up to find Tiffany.
“Tiff? You in there?” Justin asked as he knocked on her door.
Tiffany opened the door, “Hey Justin, what’s up?”
“I wanted to talk to you about something.”
“Ok, what about?” she asked as she sat on the bed.
“About us, I know we’ve both been kinda unsure about what’s going on and I just want you to know that I wanna be with you, I don’t know how you feel but I want you.”
“Justin, that’s what I’ve needed to know! I wasn’t sure if you wanted to be with me that’s why I’ve been hesitant.”
“Tiff, I love you."
"I love you too. I never thought I would find someone who loved me like this."
"I haven't felt like this about a girl in a long time." Justin said.
"I'm so glad I met you."
"Me too." He smiled at her and she laid back on the bed. Justin laid next to her and they starred into each others eyes. He had the most beautiful eyes. He caressed her face and started kissing her. She felt his tongue touch hers and she got a tingle in her stomach. She knew she loved him.
"Lets put some music on." Justin got up from the bed and looked through the CD’s Tiffany had brought. He grinned and opened the CD play. He popped the CD in and turned the volume up. The words echoed through the speakers. "All you bad girls everywhere I want you all to rock it."
"Monifah." Tiff whispered. Justin started dancing and Tiff got up and joined him. She sang along to the words.
"I'm a bad girl."
"Oh are you?" Justin whispered in her ear.
"You know it."
He put his hands under her shirt and his hands touched and fondled her breasts and she moaned at the feeling. He pulled Tiffany close to him and kissed her. He pulled his shirt off and she licked his chest. Justin unbuttoned her shirt and unhooked her bra. He kissed her soft breasts and was becoming very aroused and he knew he had to have her. He unbuttoned her pants and pulled them down. Tiffany pulled Justin's pants and boxers off and they were both naked. Justin laid her back on the bed and got on top of her. He kissed her all over while she rubbed his muscular chest. He worked his way down her stomach and he pulled her legs over his shoulders. She felt Justin's warm breath on her clit and got shivers up her spine. Justin's tongue roamed around inside of her.
"Oh! Justin!" She yelled as he continued to stick his tongue inside her. He stuck it in and out faster and faster and she became easily aroused.
"Oh my god!" She yelled.
"Ya like that don't ya?" He asked as he laid next to her.
"Oh yea baby."
The following day at 6:30 am I woke up to the sound of the ringing phone. I was about to get up and get the phone which was on Lance’s side of the bed but he had already got it.
“Hello?” Lance said
“Lance? Is that you? What are you doing over there so early? Where is Jennifer at?”
“Um Hi Mrs. Hunter, uh Jen’s right here, Bye.” he said handing the phone to me. I got up and sat in the bathroom and talked to her.
“Hey mom, how’s the trip?”
“We’re having a great time, how about you? What’s Lance doing there so early?”
“Oh well actually I’ve had the guys stay here till you get back because I figured there was no use sticking them in a hotel while we had the room to accommodate them, plus I figured it wouldn’t hurt having 5 guys around the house to protect us in case something happened, ya know. But you have nothing to worry about mom, Lance sleeps on the couch in my room since I know you wouldn’t like it any other way.”
“Aw, honey that’s fine. But you don’t have to have poor Lance sleep on that couch. He can sleep in your bed you’re two good kids I trust you completely.”
“That’s really cool of you mom. So you’ll be home Wednesday right?”
“Actually that’s what I called about, 2 things. One there is a tropical storm they’re watching for so they said we can’t catch a flight till Saturday and also Aunt Maggie called here and Uncle Ron is in the hospital apparently he was in a severe car accident so I’m going to fly from here out to LA and help her out for awhile so it looks like I won’t be home for another 2 weeks. Are you going to be ok till then?”
“Yeah I will. But you’ll miss helping me get ready for the dance. Oh well I understand. Next time you best be here!”
“Sorry sweetie. So you, Erica, and Tiffany have dresses?”
“Yeah the guys took us to the mall yesterday and we got them. Oh and the guys are gonna be here longer than originally planned so you’ll be able to see them when you get back. Oh and get this Lance is going to help me book a DJ and he offered for them to sing a song or two! Isn’t he sweet? He also asked me to go with him, so now everyone will believe me now!”
“That’s great honey get pictures for me. Well I have to go now, I miss you and I’ll call you when I get to Aunt Maggie’s. I love you.”
“Love ya too mom, bye.” I said hanging up the phone as I walked back into my room and crawled into bed.
“Did your mom ask why I was here?” Lance asked.
“Yeah and I told her and I lied and said you were sleeping on the couch in here and she said you could sleep in the bed with me cause she trusts us. Good thing my mom likes you.” I said.
“Yeah, good thing she doesn’t know anything that’s happened cause I honestly doubt she’d keep that same trust.” I agreed and we went back to bed.
“I know. Oh and my mom isn’t going to be back for 2 weeks. My uncle got into a severe accident and my mom is going out to LA to comfort my Aunt.”
“So I take it the me and the guys are here a little bit longer.”
“You better believe it! You aren’t going anywhere.” I said as I kissed him.
Later on in the day Justin, Chris, and Joey were down in my living room talking. Justin had told them about him and Tiffany and how they were officially together. Justin had gotten hungry and went into the kitchen to get something to eat leaving Joey and Chris alone.
“So they’re now officially a couple are they. I thought they were already.” said Chris.
“Yeah me too sure had me fooled.” Joey replied.
“Man, Justin is one lucky dog.” as Chris began to talk Justin overheard them and thought he would listen in. “That girl is mighty fine. I wouldn’t mind getting down and dirty with her.”
“I know she’s very hot. But if you ask me I think she’s a little whore. I mean she fucked Justin after knowing him like a few hours she definitely whore material. Not that I’m saying I wouldn’t mind taking a stab at her talent. In fact I wouldn’t mind messing around with any of the girls in this house. That’s all I wanted to do the first time I saw Jen, but she fell into Lance’s charm first so I was out that one. Too bad Erica, Tiff and Jen are all taken but of course that doesn’t mean I still can’t steal a piece of the action right?”
“Of course man!”
Just then Justin stormed out of the kitchen and grabbed Joey by the collar of his shirt and threw him into the couch.
“Listen you fucking moron, I know you didn’t just call my girlfriend a whore did you? You are nothing but a fucking worthless piece of shit.” Justin yelled as he punched Joey across the face causing his nose to bleed heavily.
“What the hell is your problem Justin? Get the fuck off of him.” Chris yelled. “Ok if you insist” Justin replied as he pulled his arm back and slugged Chris right in the stomach followed by a less forceful punch in the eye. Joey used all his strength to push himself off the couch. Once he was up he wrapped his arm around Justin’s neck and held him in a headlock.
“Get the fuck off me you bastard before I call the cops.” Justin yelled. Chris punched Justin and Justin yelled for him to get off . "What? You have to have help beating me up?? Just one of you can't take me?!?!"
Tiff heard the commotion downstairs and ran to where the 3 were fighting.
"Oh my god! Joey get the hell off him! Chris stop!!!" Tiff yelled as Chris punched her boyfriend harder and harder. Tiff ran over and pulled on Chris. "You fucker stop!!!!" She grabbed his hand and he tried to free it but accidentally hit her in the face. She slid to the floor and grabbed her cheek, which was turning red.
"Did you just hit my girlfriend??" Justin yelled and got free of Joey's hold.
"What the fuck is going on down here?" I yelled as I entered the room. "Oh my god! Lance!!!!! JC!!!! hurry!!!"
JC, Lance, and Erica came running into the living room. JC grabbed Joey and Lance grabbed Chris.
Justin was really pissed off and didn't know who to go after first but punched Chris again.
"Justin! Stop!" Tiff yelled through sobs. Justin looked down at her.
"Tiff, are you ok?" He sat next to her on the floor. She hugged him.
"Justin, you bleeding." She reached up and touched the cut on his forehead and he jumped.
"What is this all about?" Lance asked.
"It's all over Justin's whore!!" Joey yelled.
"Justin's whore?" Lance asked in confusion.
"Yea, Tiffany!" Chris replied. Tiffany looked up at Joey and Chris in shock. Everyone's eyes were on Tiffany. She began to cry harder.
Chris and Joey left the house and went for a ride. Nobody cared where to they were just finally gone and out of the picture for the moment.
"Do you all think I'm a whore??" She asked in anger.
"No, I don't." JC answered. Erica, Lance, and I all agreed with JC.
"Of course I don't, babe. You are no whore. They are just jealous." Justin reassured her. They both got up and headed to the bathroom, so Tiffany could clean up Justin's scratch. On the way out Justin stopped and looked at Lance and JC. “Lance, JC, watch your girls tight cause they said that just cause we’re in relationships that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t try to get some.”
Lance embraced me in a hug as I cried on his shoulder. I never expected anything like this to happen. As I sat there thoughts raced across my mind, what made Chris and Joey say that stuff? Tiffany hadn’t done a single thing to them.
The following day Joey and Chris had called us all into the living room and apologized to everyone especially Tiffany. They had blamed their actions on raging hormones and jealousy, because they didn’t have anybody and were lonely. It was by far the lamest excuse I had heard but we all went with it, all of us except Tiffany. She said she was cool and forgave them but I could tell she was keeping her feeling of anger bottled up inside. I tried talking to her about it but she insisted everything was fine, but I could tell from the way she cringed up when she was around Joey and Chris that she was still heart-broken that they had called her a whore. I figured if she wanted to talk she knew where to find me.
During the next week we just made things as fun as possible. We watched countless movies, played games, talked, went out to this under 18 club across town, and just lived life one day at a time. Also that week Lance had as promised helped me get a great DJ for the dance and with the dance nearing the guys needed to practice for their 4 song time slot I had set aside for them. They had the vocals and moves down pat, the dance was sure to be a success.
Thursday the day before the dance came and I had received a phone call from a friend around 6 in the morning telling me to be there by 8 because they were going to spend all day doing decorations and making the necessary preparations. After I got the news I quickly got a shower, got dressed and ran downstairs to the kitchen where I wrote a note.
Hey gang,
I got a phone call saying they needed me to help decorate and make preparations for the dance. We’re really going all out for this dance so I’m not sure what time I’ll be home, it may be as late as 9 tonight. I would’ve woken you guys but it’s too early! So have fun and stay out of trouble today! Luv, Jen
I left the note on the counter and grabbed my keys and headed out the door. I got into my blue Volkswagen beetle and headed to the school. When I got there I was surprised to only see 4 other people, 2 of which I despised, Stacey and Carrie along with one of my teachers Mrs. Smitones, and one of the guys had been foolish enough to have a crush on Ben. We worked what seemed forever setting up tables for food, and decorating with various colors of streamers hanging everywhere. We had turned the gym into a really energetic looking party room.
Around noon we took a break, we had done all we could till 3 PM when 250 balloons were going to be delivered. Stacey and Carrie had already left and it was down to me, Ben, and Mrs. Smitones. I sat down in the bleachers which had yet to be pushed in and closed my eyes and rested my head on the seat behind me. I must have dozed off cause the next thing I remembered was feeling a warm kiss upon my lips.
“Hey baby what are you doing here?” I asked with my eyes still shut, surprised that Lance had come to visit me.
“I’ve been here all day with you decorating this hell hole.”
That voice didn’t sound like Lance, in fact it didn’t sound like him at all. I slowly opened my eyes and Ben was sitting there with a smile on his face.
“Oh my god, what the fuck did you just do? Why did you do that?” I yelled as I jumped off the bleachers and backed away from him.
“I just kissed you, what’s so wrong with that? One of your friends told me you had a little crush on me and I’ve got a little secret too, I’ve got a crush on you.” he said slowly.
“Yeah well I HAD a crush on you like last year, when you like would ignore me and not even know I existed. I can’t do this!” I continued to yell.
“Can’t do what? Are you saying you don’t like me anymore?” he asked in confusion.
“I’m not saying I don’t like you. I mean yeah I am but I like you as a friend that’s all we can be Ben. I’ve got a boyfriend who I’ve been in a serious relationship with for awhile now, and he’s the best thing that has ever come into my life.” I said more calmly.
“Yeah sure Jen, you’re on the boyfriend thing again. Where the hell is your little boyfriend at? How come we’ve never seen a picture or heard a name?”
“I do so have a boyfriend, and if you come to this dance tomorrow night you’ll see and you’ll be shocked out of your mind. You wanna see a picture? I’ve got tons.” I yelled reaching into my purse and pulling out the many photos of Lance and I. “But you know what, if I told you anything about him no one in this school would believe me, but tomorrow night I’m going to show everyone that I, Jen Hunter, do have a boyfriend.”
“We’ll see about that.” he said as he left leaving the balloon decorating to me and Mrs. Smitones. I took a bunch of balloons to the dance floor and decorated down there while Mrs. Smitones tied balloons on the balcony railings. While she was up there Lance walked in.
“Excuse me? Do you know where I can find Jen Hunter at?” he asked her.
“She’s down there.” Mrs. Smitones replied directing him to the gym floor.
“Lookin’ good” I heard a voice say. I turned around only to see Lance standing there smiling at me. I ran over to him and through my arms around him engaging in a kiss.
“Woah, what’s that for?” he asked.
“Lance thank god you are here, this has been the worst day.” I said as I started to cry knowing I had to tell him about the incident with Ben.
“What’s wrong?” he asked.
I sat down in the bleachers and rested my head in my hands and continued crying as I tried to tell him what happened. “I was taking a break and I was sitting right here and I was laying down with my eyes closed and I felt someone kiss me and I thought I was dreaming that you were here and then I heard his voice and I realized I wasn’t dreaming and it wasn’t you. He kissed me Lance he kissed me.”
He sat there in silence for a moment unclear of what I had just said. “Who kissed you?”
“Well remember I was telling you about all the things my friends use to do and how they’d tell all my crushes all these things? Ya know that Ben guy I told you I was crazy for last year before I met you? It was him, and when I asked him why he did it he told me he had a crush on me too and then I told him he should have done that because I’m in a serious relationship and he just tore me apart like everyone else saying ‘yeah right, whatever’ and I can’t take it anymore.” I sobbed as I rested my head on his chest.
“I can’t believe that guy, he just comes up and kisses you and then has the nerve to put you down like that and call you a liar? Where is this guy at?”
“He left about 15 minutes ago! I told him I’d show him and everyone else that I’m not a liar and I have the best boyfriend in the whole entire world.”
“Yeah we’ll show them babe, don’t you worry.”
“I wont. Hey will you help me put some of these balloons out? Just 10 minutes then we can go home.”
“Of course I’ll help but when we’re done let’s go for a drive and find something else to do cause they don’t expect you till later on so let’s take advantage of this time.”