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Started June 16, 2018 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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Jake swallowed then stepped inside, expecting the worst.

(Sorry! I was pulled away and then was busy for a long time!
You actually made Skittles your profile pic!!! Lol, that's hilarious!)

Jessie was waiting in the kitchen when they walked in, still holding hands. She beamed at them, letting out a little squeal as she raced over and wrapped her arms around the pair. Sam was a bit behind her, shaking his head with an amused smile on his face from his fiancé's actions. He gently pulled her away from Brooke and Jake, giving them both a nod.

"I'm so happy for you guys!!!" Jessie enthused, bouncing on her toes.

Sam laughed. "Babe, give them some room to breathe! I'm sure they don't want to be pestered right now."

Jessie frowned at him slightly before sighing, "Fine."

(Lol yes I did)

Jake paused to inhale some air.
"Thanks, Jessie."

"Eh, whatever," Jessie said, waving him off. Her disappointed expression quickly changed as her eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief. "I'm just glad my OTP is finally canon."

Brooke groaned and put her head in her hands. "Jessie, stop it, would you?"

Her friend laughed. "Whaaat? It's true!"

"You're a pain sometimes, you know that?"

"And yet, you love me anyway!"

"Yeah, yeah. I suppose I do…" Brooke acquiesced, rolling her eyes.

Sam gently took his fiancé by the arm and pulled her toward himself. "C'mon, Jess. Let's give them a bit of space, now."

"All right, all right!" Jessie laughed, allowing herself to be pulled back into the living room, where the majority of the other guests were gathered, leaving Brooke and Jake alone in the kitchen.

Brooke sighed, glad to finally be free of her friend's non-stop teasing.

Jacob sighed as well. "At least it's out now. And Jessie will always be…. Jessie."

"Yeah…" Brooke trailed off, looking in the direction their friends had gone. "You know what?" she started after a moment. "I think I'd rather just leave. The party's almost over, anyway."

"…Do you want me to take you home?"

Brooke shrugged. "It doesn't matter much to me. If you want to, sure; if not, I'll stay."

Jacob shook his head. "I don't want to stay. My sisters are expecting me soon…"

"All right. Well, then, let's go," Brooke said with a smile.

He led her to the door, managing a quick wave in Jessie's direction before heading out. Definitely didn't expect it to end like this.

Brooke smiled at everyone they passed as she and Jake left the party. She said a quick goodbye and thank you to the host and hostess before walking out the door.

As soon as they were out of the house, he chuckled. "This was unexpected."

"Completely," Brooke agreed, her voice tinted with a hint of laughter. "I went in expecting to have a good time with old friends, and I came out with a boyfriend."

He smirked, "But that's perfectly okay, isn't it?"
Jake blinked as a thought came to him. "Oh gosh. If my sisters find out, you're going to be interrogated like there's no tomorrow. Mellie is going to be so giddy; you know she adores you."

Brooke laughed softly. "Of course it's okay! It's better than okay. And as for your sisters, I'm sure I'll be fine. I bet Mellie will be almost as excited as Jessie was!"

He let out a groan. "Mellie will be worse than Jessie. Don't underestimate her."

"Well, I'm sure I'll be fine," Brooke repeated, still smiling. "I think I can handle your sisters, excited or wary as they may be."

"The question is whether I can handle them," Jake joked.

Brooke laughed again. "Aw, does Jakey need protection from his sisters? Don't worry, I'll protect you!" she teased, talking as if speaking to a small child.

He pouted. "Stop it. You know how keyed-up they can be."

"All right, fine. I'll stop," Brooke said, though her eyes still shone with a teasing glint.

Jacob let go of her hand, still keeping up the upset facade.

"Aw… Now my hand is cold," Brooke complained, sticking out her lower lip. She reached to take his hand again. "C'mon, you know I was just teasing you!"

He looked off to the side. "I'll warm your hand with mine when you say sorry."