Him and I

VI

"Can you believe him?" I asked. "What's his problem?"

"Whoa whoa, calm down, I think he's trying to protect you." Isaac said. "Protect me? Really? He literally just told me that guys only want me to fuck, does that sound like he wants to protect me? It sounds like he's a dick."

Isaac put his hands on my shoulder so that I was fully facing him. "It's simple, don't let him get to you and don't let Joey in, cause Carter's right about him being a dick." He said and I glared at him. "Look, I'm sure he didn't mean any harm, though what he said was rather disgusting, but I'm sure he meant good."

I sighed. "You're probably right."

"Always, eh?" He said, a cocky smirk on his face. I rolled my eyes and he let out a chuckle. "So, want me to drop you off?"

"Yes, please." I said.

We arrived at my house and I quickly got out of the car. "Why the rush?"

"My brother arrived today, I haven't seen him in ages." I said and he nodded. "Well, then I'll see you tomorrow."

"Thanks for the ride." I said. I made my way to my house and quickly unlocked the front door, rushing my way into the living room. As soon as he saw me he shot up to hug me. "I fucking missed you." I said against his shoulder. "I fucking missed you more."

He looked at me and grinned. "So, what have you been up to?"

"Nothing much, school, friends, the usual." I said and he raised his eyebrows. "No boys?"

I softly shoved him. "No, what about your boyfriend, where is he?"

"Over here." Cooper said as he entered the room. "Good to see you, Willow." He said, putting his arms around me. "Hey, Cooper."

"Ah, Willow, you're home at last." My Dad said. "Your Mom called to tell me that you finished that project for anatomy this weekend, but you forgot it there."

"Oh, right, I'll pick it up once I need it." I said and he gave me a suspicious look. "So, who was your partner?"

"Sorry?"

"For the project." He clarified. "Uh, Joey." I said and he cocked his eyebrow. "Joey Tegan? Since when are you guys talking again?"

"Last week." I said and my brother gave me a concerned look. "You're joking, right?"

I shook my head. "No, I'm not, we're just friends, don't worry."

"Is this the asshat?" Cooper asked Jacob, who nodded in response. "He's alright once you know him."

"Keep telling yourself that and you might start to believe it." My Dad said. "How I hated that boy." He shivered and scrunched up his nose. "I can't even believe you dated him for so long."

"Okay, okay, I get it." I said and Jacob's lips curled up into a grin. "I know why she dated him that long."

"Why?" My Dad asked and Jacob met my eyes. "He was good in bed, wasn't he?"

"What? No, well, yes, but no." I said, looking at my Dad who looked confused. "So, is that a yes or a no?" Jacob asked. "I'm not discussing my sex life with you."

"Oh, come on." Jacob said. "Jacob," My Dad started. "I don't wanna hear it either."

"But, you lost your virginity to Carter, am I right?" Jacob asked and I rolled my eyes. "Can we change the subject, please?"

"Yes, please." My Dad said. "We're having sausage for dinner."

His eyes widened and Jacob chuckled. "Good one, Dad."