CHAPTER 37- Answer

Izzy's POV 

        I couldn't keep the smile off of my face as I nodded, "Yes!" 

Jake smiled and leaned over, cupping my face and kissing me softly. I kissed back and let our lips linger on each other longer than usual. When I pulled away Jake's face held a lazy grin, his eyes full of emotion as he looked at me. 

"Wanna take a walk?" I nodded and got up, blushing as he intertwined our fingers. 

"So this shouldn't really change anything other than the fact that we're official now, you know?" He murmured, as we slowly walked through the park. 

I nodded, "It won't. Trust me." 

We walked a bit further, my palms tingled everytime his thumb swiped over the back of my hand. 

"HEY IZZY!" I turned, and immediately wished I hadn't as a flash temporarily blinded me. 

Paparazzi. 

I took off running, pulling a confused Jake with me. We weren't too far from my house and from the footsteps behind us, there were definitely a lot of paps following us. 

We rounded the corner to my street and ran faster, Jake had finally realized what was going on and burst out laughing when I nearly tripped on a rock. At last, we burst into my house and leaned back against the door breathing hard. Jake and I took one look at each other and burst into laughter. He gently took my waist and pressed his lips to mine until we heard someone clear their throat in front of us. I pulled away and turned to see my parents standing there, my mom smiling widely while my dad had his arms crossed over his chest. 

"Hi..." I awkwardly said with a smile. 

"Hi." My mom nodded, my dad just glared at Jake. 

"Uhm... this is Jake." 

My new boyfriend stepped forward with a smile and held out his hand to my dad. 

"It's nice to meet you." 

My dad just stared at his hand until Jake let it drop and scratched the back of his neck.

My mom hit his side and grabbed his arm, "It's nice to meet you Jake. I've heard great things about you. Izzy, we'll be in the den if you need us." She said, dragging my dad out of the room. 

Jake turned back to me, anxiety written on his face. 

I giggled and grabbed his hand, "Wanna watch a movie?" 

He blinked, "Your dad hates me." 

I shrugged, "Yeah, but he'll get used to you." 

He still looked scared, but allowed me to pull him into the movie room. Jake's eyes were wide as he looked around. 

"Why am I not surprised?"

I just held up two movies, "Lion King 2, or The Call?" 

He chuckled at my two completely different movie choices, but pointed towards lion king two and made himself comfortable while I put the movie on. I walked back to the couch and hesitated between cuddling with him and sitting next to him on the opposite side. Jake solved that problem by grabbing my waist and pulling me down onto his lap. I folded my legs up and leaned into his side as his hand traced tiny patterns on my arm. 

Halfway through the movie, it was obvious that Jake was bored. He kept poking my side, and me being extremely ticklish, kept jumping and hitting his shoulder. 

"Jakeeee." I whined as a sharp jolt when through my body yet again. 

"Izzzzzy." He mimicked me in a high-pitched tone that sounded absolutely nothing like me. 

        I grimaced down at him as he smiled innocently. Rolling my eyes, I leaned down and pressed my lips to his. Suddenly, I felt an urge I'd never felt before, and I pushed against him more forcefully. Jake's hands trailed down my back, making my back arch. His tongue deliberately traced along my bottom lip and a shot of pleasure raced through my body. As I shifted to straddle him, his hands ended up on my ass- that I'd thankfully inherited from my mother. 

Suddenly, his hands were replaced by Sean Mendez's, and I shoved off of him, breathing heavily. 

"Jesus Christ Izzy I'm so sorry." Jake apologized, moving closer but at the same time giving me space. I took a few deeps breaths as my heart slowed and nodded. 

"It's okay... Things just got a little intense." 

Jake nodded, "I'm sorry... I shouldn't of let them go that far." 

I shook my head and moved closer, kissing him softly and pushing images of Sean from my head. 

"We just have to take it slow." 

Jake smiled, "Anything for you." 

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Demi's POV 

I pulled Wilmer into the den and hit his chest, "What the hell is wrong with you?!" 

He shook his head, "What do you mean?" 

I threw my hands in the air, "You make a huge deal over me being protective saying that I have to let her go then you go and do that? Oh come on! Give the kid a break!" 

Wilmer rolled his eyes, "It's my job Demi, I'm a dad." 

I raised an eyebrow, "You did not just say that. Tell me that isn't your reasoning for being an asshole." 

Wilmer sighed, "Sorry." 

"Wilmer!" 

He smiled sheepishly, "Was I scary at least?" 

I hit his arm again, "That's not funny! Do you remember the first time you met my dad? You nearly shit your pants!"

Wilmer sighed, "I remember." 

Flashback 

"Dad?" I called, grabbing Wilmer's hand and pulling him further into my house. 

"Demi I don't know if I can-" 

"Hey Dems! Who's this?" 

I smiled at my Eddie, "This is Wilmer, my boyfriend." 

Edde's facial expression changed instantly, "Oh." His voice was gruff as he stood straighter and crossed his arms over his chest. 

"H-Hello sir." Wilmer stuttered, looking up at my towering step-father. 

"Hmph." 

End flashback 

        I smiled as Wilmer groaned, "That wasn't fair though! I didn't even know I was meeting your parents that day!" 

I raised an eyebrow, "Pretty sure he looked shocked to me." 

Wilmer shook his head, "It's different when it's your daughter." 

I nodded, stepping closer to him and wrapping my arms around his neck, "I know, but wait until they're at least serious, you can't scare him off too quickly." 

Wilmer pressed his lips to mine and I reciprocated eagerly, my body pressing against his. 

"Jake's leaving- Woah!" We broke apart to see Jake and Izzy awkwardly standing in the doorway. 

"Okay!" I said, stepping away from Wilmer. 

"It was nice to meet you Jake." Wilmer surprised me by stepping forward and extending his hand that Jake immediately shook. Just so I could see, Izzy mouthed 'Thank you.' and I nodded, knowing I was forgiven for the police thing. 

As Jake walked out Wilmer and I smirked at Izzy who rolled her eyes and began to climb the stairs. 

"You guys are so annoying." 

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