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  I gave him a gentle smile. "You enjoying yourself?" I asked him as he ate through his frozen yoghurt.

  He nodded, mumbling with his mouth full. I couldn't help but laugh at his childishness and I ruffled up his hair.

  Even if I'm not having fun, I'm glad Craig is. He's so cute, you can't help but feel like you're having fun when he is!

  ... But the fact Melanie was giving me daggers didn't help my mood at all. I gave her a sarcastic smile as a reply.

  She made her way to Jordan and wrapped her arm around his and nuzzling her head on his lower bicep.

  I thought I was short compared to Jordan, but this chick didn't even reach his shoulder!

  I glanced at Jordan's emerald eyes. They were showing no glow at all. He must be so miserable...

  "Free, you're spacing out again" I jolted a little and turned to Josh who was waving his hand in front of my face.

  "Y'know, you've been staring at Jordan a lot today." Joe told me, leaning forward to see me past Josh.

  I felt a blush slightly glow on my face, but I rolled my eyes at his comment. "Dummy, I've been keeping an eye on that witch." I pointed to the short girl hanging off Jordan's arm. "Look at her. She's clinging on to him as if her life depends on it." I frowned, scratching the bottom of the polystyrene cup, previously full of frozen yoghurt, with my spoon.

  I heard the boys around me snicker and I cast them a sharp glare. "What's so funny?" I asked them, trying to control my irritability.

  The instant I asked, they all turned quiet and carried on stuffing their gobs.

  What was that about? Those guys really are strange...

  Once we were all done with our frozen yoghurts, Melanie decided to order us about. "Hey! Can we go on that Ferris Wheel? Please?" she asked, rubbing herself against Jordan, who wasn't the least bit impressed.

  "No!" Both me and Jordan finally snapped at her in the same tone.

  Okay, I admit I found that a little reassuring that I wasn't the only one against it. But still, nothing would help my mood lighten...

  "Freesia!" My body jolted as I heard my name being called by a high pitch squeal.

  "Woah, hey!" I exclaimed as I felt Melanie grab my arm and swing from it. I tried to prise her off but her grip was too tight. "Let go of me, creature!" I demanded as she continued twirling us.

  When she eventually stopped twirling, she gave me puppy dog eyes. Ineffective. "I'll go with Freesia on the Ferris Wheel!"

  Wait... "What!?" I retorted, stepping back a little. I glanced to Jordan to see his expression was as just confused as I was.

  I looked at the Skank with her breasts spilling out her top and I frowned, lifting her to her tiptoes by her shirt. I gave her a menacing growl. "There is no way in the depths of hell I will get in that Ferris Wheel with you."

  I saw a menacing smirk grow on her swollen lips. "You wanna bet?"

  *

  "Wow, this is so high! Hey, look! I can see my house from here! Oh, and there's my Jordan's house!" she squeaked like a giant rat.

  "Melanie, does that voice of yours ever shut up!?" Okay, my irritability is at maximum and I was not going to just sit here and be tortured by her.

  I saw her look at me, her facial expression transforming to disgust. "Shut up, whore. At least I'm not the one sleeping around with those twins!"

  What? My eyes widened and her lips grew to a devious smirk. "What the hell are you on?" I asked her, trying to not let my anger get the best of me.

  Melanie cackled. "Don't play dumb with me! I can see you stick close to that Joe and Josh. Admit it! You are a slut!" She accused me in her extremely irritating voice.

  Without missing a beat, I grabbed Melanie by the shirt and slammed her into the back of the chair. "You are in dangerous territory, Melanie. And thanks to you, I'm not in a good mood right now." I hissed at her, pushing her down before releasing my grip and sitting back down on the other end of the carriage. "Watch your mouth... Unless you want me to take a pin to those boobs of yours." I added, folding my arms across my chest.

  "Just because your jealous Jordan's attracted to my boobs and not your flat chest!" She retorted, trying to sound intimidating.

  "I'd rather have a board against my arm any day!"

  I giggled a little at how wrong her statement was... Wait.

  I blushed, a lot, realising the meaning behind Jordan's comment. The damn guy sexually harasses me and compliments at the same damn time! I could pummel him for that!

  "Hey, whore!" I snapped out of my thoughts and looked up to see a pissed off Melanie. "I was talking to you, y'know!" She screeched.

  I gave her a disinterested glare. "Like I care about your words, Melanie."

  "So if I told you I'll be staying over at Jordan's house, then you wouldn't mind?"

  Her words made my entire body shudder and I almost threw up. I gave her a perplexed look and she answered it with a smug look. "Dare I ask why?... And when?"

  Her face showed pleasure. "Well, why else? To make sure you don't take advantage of my little Jordy-pu when he's sleeping!"

  Yeah, more like so you can take advantage of him... I leaned back, my head in my hands. "Now answer my second question!" I sighed my frustration away.

  She cackled, leaning back a little. "Oh, only for a few days starting tomorrow!"

  My face fell and I released a groan. I better tell Jordan about this... And the others, too. And try and kick some sense into Kyle so he may grow a backbone and refuse to let his boss' daughter make our lives hell.

  "I better not see YOU when I'm there!" She added, giving me a threatening glare.

  Yeah, good luck with that...

  The rest of the ride was torture. Melanie would not stop talking about how she was going to do S&M things with Jordan. I think that was the first time I ever came inches away from regurgitating on a Ferris Wheel.

  And I knew with all my heart, I was going to have a rough night's sleep tonight...

  When we finally got off the wheel of torture, I seriously couldn't be arsed to do anything other than go home and cry in my pillow. Melanie, on the other hand, was as annoying as a Blue Bottle.

  I looked around for Jordan but he was no where to be found. Could he have got on after us? But I’m sure I saw him get on before...

  I looked around amongst the crowd but couldn't see him anywhere. I spotted the twins and Craig nearby, so I went to them, Melanie tagging along close behind me in a giddy mood.

  "Hey, guys..." I mumbled to them, slouching over as low as I could without toppling forward.

  Joe was the first to see me and his eyes showed sympathy. "What happened with you?" he asked me.

  Before I could answer, Melanie butted in. "Hey! Where's Jordy?" She asked from directly behind me. She quickly whispered in my ear "you tell anybody about me coming over and you. Are. Dead." she threatened me before skipping to Craig's side.

  Thick as a brick, but she sure is smart. I can't possibly scream at her now that Craig is within hearing distance... She plays a tough game. But I can play tougher.

  "Um, we don't know. He just went off somewhere the instant we got off." Josh explained to Melanie, but he was giving me an odd look. "Let's go look for him!" he announced to Melanie, suddenly grabbing her by the shoulders and pushing her along.

  I stood there a little confused and I saw Josh turn to me and point, mouthing 'red tent'.

  Joe placed a hand on my shoulder before releasing it and following his twin, taking Craig with him. "He wants to talk to you." he whispered to me with a soft smile.

  Hold on, were these guys looking out for me? And why does Jordan want to speak with me of all people? He better not feel guilty for leaving me to cope with Melanie on my own in that Ferris Wheel...

  Either way, I was glad to get away from that Skank. So I headed to the nearby red tent which was quite large. I couldn't see him near the entrance, so I decided to walk around it, hoping to see him anywhere. "Jordan?" I spoke, not too loud in case Melanie was nearby or had super bionic ears. "Jordan?"
I said a little louder as I circled the tent a bit more. "Jor-"

  My voice was cut off by a muscular hand over my mouth. I was dragged against my will down a narrow gap between the red tent and a large stall.

  What the hell was going on now?

  Chapter 23

  I tried to free my mouth by pushing the hand away, but it wouldn't move. Instead, I felt an arm wrap around my waist and a head rest on my shoulder. "If you promise to stay quiet, I'll release my hand from your mouth, okay?" the familiar voice whispered into my ear.

  I nodded with understanding and he slowly lowered his hand and wrapped it around my waist with the other. I turned my head slightly to see his jet black hair. "What's up?" I whispered to him as quiet as I could and I was returned with a slight squeeze from my waist, making me release the air from my lungs "Hey!" I retorted, still in a whisper.

  "I told you to shut up, brat." I heard Jordan's fatigued voice nearly snap at me. "Just stay still and stay quiet." He ordered me, making his body lean against the back of the stall, making me lean back into him.

  I wanted to tell him about Melanie's plans but, with the way he was acting, I didn't really want to give him any more troubles. Instead, I placed both my hands over his arms and leaned back further into him.

  "You smell of freesias..." I heard him mumble to me.

  I couldn't help but giggle a little at his comment. "You've told me that before." I whispered to him, this time not getting any negative reaction for speaking.

  Instead, Jordan returned a slight laugh and nuzzled his face into the nape of my neck. "Well, that's because it's true." He began to slowly cradle me in his arms. "Personally, I prefer the smell of freesias than dog shit." He added. Without even looking, I knew he had a smirk on his face.

  I lowered my eyes, knowing I had to tell him at some point and this may be the last time we could have some time alone with one another... So I took in a deep breath, trying to find the right words.

  "Melanie said she's spending several days at ours starting tomorrow." I stated quickly and quietly, feeling an instant tightening around my waist. I knew he wouldn't take it well.

  "Fuck. That bitch may as well ask me to marry her..." he commented.

  I rolled my eyes. "Hey, you're not the only one who's going to suffer." I stated, feeling his grip loosen its tension. "She doesn't know I actually live there, and I seriously don't want her to." I explained, feeling Jordan’s head leave my neck.

  I turned to see his emerald eyes holding that sparkle again. "Why not?" he asked me, a gentleness in his voice.

  My eyes averted his and a weak smile appeared on my face. "If she knew I live under the same roof as you, she would never leave. She's so obsessed with the fact that she believes I could 'take advantage of my Jordie-pu in his sleep'." I mocked Melanie's voice as I quoted her words.

  "Honestly?" Jordan said giving me an ironic smile. "I think she's the one who would do that first." He added, resting his chin on my head and slowly twisting our bodies left and right.

  I gave him a giggle. "My thoughts exactly!" I announced, still trying to keep my voice down.

  There was a pause when Jordan stopped twisting us and I tried to look up to him. "So, what are you gunna do?" he asked me, holding his lips near my hair.

  I gave him a shrug. "I dunno. Probably lock myself in my room until she's gone. Or sleep in Craig's room with him until she leaves. That way I could use the excuse of wanting to hang out with Craig and the twins." I explained, brainstorming ideas as I went on.

  "... Or you could sleep with me."

  My eyes widened and I couldn't help but have a large blush on my face as I turned my head to see his teasing emerald eyes. "Hey, that's not even funny!" I exclaimed, hitting his abdomen with my elbow and seeing his usual wry smile on his lips.

  He chuckled a little before planting his lips gently on my forehead. "I know. I just wanted to see your reaction." he teased.

  Somehow, I managed to get my body facing him and his arms now wrapped around my back. I had my hands pressed against his chest so I wouldn't get too close, but rested my forehead on the centre of his collar bone.

  "Seriously, Jordan. I don't want her staying at home... I'd be fine with any other girl staying there, just not her..." I mumbled, gripping Jordan's shirt a little.

  "Do you really mean that?" He asked me, whispering in my hair with that low, alluring voice of his.

  ... No. I don't think I’d want any girl to stay over. But if I say that, it would make me sound so selfish... And I don't want to be classed the same thing that Melanie is the definition of.

  Instead of answering, I groaned a little in his chest. My action received a small chuckle from Jordan and he held me closer to him by pulling my back towards him. It didn't take me much by surprise, really.

  In fact I was too engrossed in listening to his calming heart beat, that seemed to make my entire mind clear and completely forget about that skank and her plans, to notice Jordan had his head on my shoulder again...

  My eyes closed when I felt his warm breath on my neck. “You better not lick me again.” I mumbled to him in a low, quiet voice.

  His chuckle reverberated through my skin. “You’re such a spoiled sport, brat.” He replied, his sexy voice entering through every pore in my body.

  I frowned in his shirt. “No, I just don’t appreciate having you lick my neck.” I moaned at him.

  “Why not?” He spoke with his lips, touching my skin, that I knew were tempting to taste.

  I quickly pulled away from him and looked at him with scowling eyes. “Because it’s sexual harassment. And, right now, I’d rather not have somebody else harass me in any way.” I explained, giving his deep green eyes a thorough stare.

  As quickly as I pulled away from him, he pulled me back. “’Right now’? So, later then?” He whispered to me, making a blush beam on my cheeks. I tried to speak, but didn’t know what to say.

  They were my words, after all! How could I take them back?

  “Don’t worry, I’ll let you off for today, brat.” Jordan interrupted my panic thinking and took away one of his arms from my back to hold my hand. ”Besides, the both of us have had a bad day. Let’s not make it any worse.” He added, planting his lips on my forehead again.

  My eyes narrowed with a hint of sadness. But he was right, we both had a bad day thanks to Melanie showing up. “I just hope that these next few days will be different…” I spoke aloud my thoughts and held Jordan’s hand tighter.

  “Well, as long as we are prepared and come up with a strategy to keep her from finding out you live with us, I’m sure everything will turn out fine.” Jordan released my back entirely and used his free hand to play with my hair. “Y’know we could always make you wear a baseball cap to hide this long hair of yours and have you wear some of my old clothes. That way, you could just pretend to be another one of my brothers, right?”

  My eyes widened and gave him a ‘eureka’ look. “Jordan… That’s brilliant!” I stated to him, releasing his hand and walking a few steps away from him, a determined look on my face. “I was able to play in the guy’s baseball team during middle-school, so I know how to blend in and keep my identity a secret… I just need to make my room off-limits to her and that could work!” I started to rant on, pacing up and down. “And I’m sure the others will cooperate… I just need to make sure that I’m not called Freesia…” I mumbled, stopping my pacing then turning to Jordan who’s expression made me blush a little.

  Those emerald eyes of his were looking at me so sweetly. And that smile of his was gentle and welcoming. “Um… What do you think?” I asked him, trying to stop myself over-thinking again.

  He paused for a minute and ruffled my hair. “How about Dominic? It’s a common name.” He spoke as he removed his hand from my head.

  “Dominic?” I gave him a look of confusion. “Why Dominic?”

  He gave me a wry smile. “After Dominic DiMaggio. The famous baseball player!” He explained and I felt a smile creep on
my lips.

  “’The Little Professor’! Of course! You’re a genius, Jordan!” I exclaimed with joy.

  Perhaps this may turn out better than I thought… First things first, though, is to get the cooperation of the whole family for me to be in disguise…

  Chapter 24

  “I want a sex-change!” I announced to the group in front of me, in the kitchen.

  Well, to say it got their attention is an understatement. To say it made there jaws drop to the floor, would be bang on target.

  Jordan just slapped his face with his hand and mumbled ‘idiot’ to himself as I stood there with a serious look on my face.

  Miriam was the first one brave enough to speak and tried to keep a smile on her face. “C-come again, honey?” She asked me.

  I paused for a second and rubbed the back of my head. Okay, maybe I shouldn’t have said it that way… So I tried again, this time from the beginning.

  “Look, Melanie told me she’ll be coming over to stay for the next few days in order to piss me off, but I know she was serious and she didn’t want me to tell any of you guys so don’t say anything to her! Anyway, she has this ‘theory’ that I’m going to attack Jordan in his sleep so if she found out I live here, she would go ballistic and never leave! Therefore, Jordan and I came up with the idea to give me a make-over so I look like a guy in order for me to stay inconspicuous and not have Melanie make a giant fuss!” After my speech, I took a huge breath and saw the people standing before me give me a puzzled look.

  Then the twins slammed their hands on the table simultaneously. “Wait, so you plan on cutting your hair!?” They asked in unison, obviously with fear in their eyes.

  I couldn’t help but laugh at the two. “No, just wear a baseball cap.” I brought a baseball cap along with me to demonstrate and tucked all my hair inside it and wearing it with the bill at the back. “Tada! See?” I posed for them and twirled, before explaining a little more. “So with this, if I were to wear some of Jordan, or the twins’ old clothes, then Dominic will be born!”