Chapter 40 || Let's Do It
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* * Nicole's POV * *

Alice gasps as I turn around to face her.

"Do I look okay?" I question.

She shakes her head, "Honey you look more than okay... You're gorgeous."

I smile as I turn to face the mirror, the moment I see my reflection my jaw drops and I can't help but stare.

My hair was full of small white flowers and was pinned up with a few strands hanging down, the curiosity of Alice.

My royal blue dress shined as the sun from my window hit it, causing me to smile.

I squeal and pull Alice into a hug, "Thank you Thank you Thank you!"

"You ready to make everyone's jaws drop?" Alice says as she twirls a piece of her curled hair, "Let's make Jake and Dan sweat a little tonight huh?"

I laugh as I follow her out the bedroom door and towards the living room.

I follow in her footsteps, carefully not to trip on my dress and fall in my little heels.

Jake was resting up against the wall in a black tux talking to Dan who was also in a black tux. Their talking abruptly stopped when they hear the clicking sounds of our heels as we neared them.

The moment their eyes rested on us they just froze with a dumbfounded look on there face.

I hear a chuckle come from Alice as she whispers, "Told ya."

I smile with a blush as I walk up to Jake.

"Wow..." He says slowly as he looks at me with wide eyes trying to figure out what to say, "You look beautiful."

I blush as Jake looks at me, "Thank you."

Jake grabs my hand and pulls me into him, "You look like a Princess."

"Cheesy but cute," I hear Alice say as she walks over to us with Dan.

Jake rolls his eyes, "I could say she is the hottest girl in the world but then you'd say that's not gentleman like."

Alice nods, "That is correct."

Jake and I laugh.

"Wait!!! Don't leave yet!!" Jill shouts from down the hall, "I can't find my camera!"

"Just use your phone!" Jake shouts back at her.

"That's what I mean! I can't find my phone with the camera!" She shouts sarcastically.

I glance over at the table and ironically notice her phone resting on the table.

"Found it," I say as I pick up the phone.

Jill comes running in, "Thank you, and now it's photo time. Everyone outside now."

We all follow Jill outside and line up in front of her house.

"Everyone say cheese!" 

We all laugh and say "Cheese" simultaneously.

Jill snaps away on her phone and we all just stand there letting her have her moment.

"Oh, you all are precious. Let me just have one of the girls now."

"Gee thanks," Jake laughs as he goes to stand next to her.

"It took longer to get ready. They get more photos. You just put the suit on, slapped some gel in your hair and called it a night."

Jake shakes his head, "I also showered and put on cologne."

Jill rolls her eyes, "What a big boy!"

Alice and I break out into laughter. I find Jill and Jake are hilarious. They have such a great mother-son relationship.

Jill snaps about a zillion pictures when a Limo pulls up in front of the house.

"Wait are we getting in that?!" I shout as I rush closer to the limo.

"You didn't tell me we were getting a limo!" Alice shouts.

Dan and Jake both shout, "Surprise!"

"You spent so much time getting ready we felt you two only deserved the best, not some stupid school bus," Dan says princely.

"Awwweeee," We squeal.

Jill chimed in, 'Yeah but the parents paid for it."

"Shhh, they don't need to know that!" Dan shouts to Jill who just laughs.

The limo drivers gets out of the car and opens the door for us.

One by one we get in the car

"This is insane!" Alice says in awe.

The limo had colorful lights all around it and music playing.

"I never thought a limo would be this big inside," I say taking in the surroundings.

"Only the best for you," Jake says as he plants a kiss on my cheeks.

"Now we just wait for Dylan and Asher and their dates," Dan says as he gets all cozy next to Alice.

"Do you guys know what they are bringing?" I ask.

Jake shakes his head, "No clue."

"I think Dylan asked a girl from the basketball team, but I'm not sure." 

"Wait can I ask a random question. Why did we get a limo? It's not even Prom." I ask.

"Like I said only the best for you," Jake smiles.

"But like..."

"Plus my parents are filthy rich..." Dan adds with a laugh.

"That makes more sense," Alice teases, "But Nicole, remember how I said this is bigger than prom?"

"Maybe..." I say hesitantly.

She rolls her eyes, "Well this is bigger than prom. Everyone goes all out so they know where everyone stands for prom. Personally I hate that this school has a system like that but it is what it is."

"Yo yo yo what up!" We hear Dylan shout as he climbs into the limo.

"Hey!" We all say.

Dylan takes a seat next to Dan and a girl with bleach blonde hair and a purple dress follows behind him.

"Guys this is Dawn," Dylan says, "She goes to a private school nearby."

"Oh, how did you two meet?" Alice asks.

"Tinder," Dylan says proudly.

"Classic Dylan," Asher says as he enters the limo.

"Hey man!" Jake says as Asher sits next to him, "Where's your date?"

He shakes his head, "Yeah after the incident with Bridget I'm really okay going solo."

We sit and laugh, and the limo takes off. 

We all get lost in conversation, about who knows what and soon enough we arrive at the venue.

The school buses had already arrived and everyone was staring at us as the limo pulled up.

"I feel like a celebrity surrounded by paparazzi," Alice laughs as she exits the limo.

Once we exit the limo, Jake slides his arm around my waist and leads me inside.

I catch a glimpse of a deathly glare from the lovely face of Bridget, but honestly, nothing could tare my smile from my face tonight.

We strut inside and find a table near the food specifically for Dan so he doesn't need to walk far when he makes multiple trips to the buffet.

I pull out the chair, take a seat, and begin to unstrap my heels.

"Already taking them off?" Jake laughs.

I roll my eyes, "They were just for walking in."

I chuck the heels under the table before opening my little purse and pull out a pair of nude-colored socks to slip onto my feet, cause I am not walking around barefoot on this floor. Who knows what has touched it and when the last time it was cleaned, plus the floor is probably freezing. 

"Ready to dance?" I ask Jake.

"Go ahead I'll meet you there," He says right before he and Dan grab a plate and run to the buffet.

Alice wraps her arms around me and huffs, "Boys" 

We both laugh as we make our way to the dance floor which was absolutely crowded.

"I think we need a bigger space!" Alice shouts over the blaring music.

"What?" I shout back.

"I think we need a bigger space!" She shouts louder and slower.

I nod with a laugh, "Our class is too big!"

As the music plays we dance to the beat, swaying our hips and flailing our arms. Until the song changes to Dynamite by Taio Cruz when Alice starts jumping up and down like a pogo stick and screams "THIS IS MY JAM!!!"

And from that moment on we were dancing like crazy people. 

I don't exactly know when but I noticed the boys had joined us and were also dancing like complete buffoons.

I watch Jake bust a move next to me, "I think you look more stupid than I do!"

Jake laughs, "Luckily no one looks as stupid as Dan!"

"Hey!" Dan shouts as he attempts to dance but is failing epically.

"That's okay I love you just the way you are," Alice laughs, "Bad dancer and all."

Dan smiles and rolls his eyes as he grabs Alice's waist and pulls her into him so that they are basically dancing on top of each other.

"Annnnnd time to give them privacy," I say with a laugh as I grab Jake's hand and shimmy my way through the crowd to find an open space.

And then... out of nowhere... the best song ever begins to blast over the speakers... and that song is... The Cha-Cha Slide!!

This is somethin' new
The Casper Slide part 2
Featuring the Platnum Band
And this time we're gonna get funky

In unison, everyone begins to form lines and cheer.

"I bet I can dance this better you than," Jake coos with a smirk.

"Oh yeah?" I question.

"Yeah!"

"Bring it!"

To the left

We both slide to the left

Take it back now y'all

We both 'take it back'

One hop this time
Right foot let's stomp
Left foot let's stomp
Cha cha real smooth

Jake starts breakdancing and I can't help but laugh.

I look up and people are looking at Jake, both with 'wow that's sick' and 'what the hell is he doing' looks.

"Jake... people are staring..." I say softly.

He shrugs, "Let them stare. I'm amazing."

I laugh as more people stare and start to look at me too.

I awkwardly smile as I make awkward eye contact with them.

"I'm gonna... grab some bread," I say casually as I shuffle out of the crowd to the buffet.

I grab a plate and start stress filling it and when I'm done I look down at my plate... that's more than just bread. It was full of basically everything from the buffet: salad, mashed potatoes, chicken, mozzarella sticks, and even pasta.

I shrug... Oh well.

I sit at the table and start munching on my food which is actually DELICIOUS!!

"How's the food?" 

"Great! I think I'm gonna get seconds." I say as Jake sits in the chair next to me.

"Always knew you were a fatty."

My head shoots up before realizing that it wasn't Jake who was sitting next to me... It was Ashley.

I glare at her.

Her eyes widen, "Did that make you mad? I'm sorry my intent was to make you upset."

I shake my head, "Nope. Cause I'm sure you've already had a plate and if you haven't yet... when you taste the food you'll want to get seconds too. Plus I know I'm not fat, and also eating doesn't make you instantly fat, it's a life necessity."

She huffs angrily as she stands up and struts away from the table, "Try the mashed potatoes they're to die for!!" I shout after her laughing.

She turns with a flip of her hair, "I hope you die after eating them."

"Maybe but it would be worth it. They are amazing!"

She rolls her eyes and walks away when she realizes she is getting nowhere with me.

Did that really just happen?

I sit there in awe while shoving a spoon of mashed potatoes into my mouth. 

I didn't let Ashley affect me! I even made her leave me alone!

I throw my arms in the air and cheer but accidentally let go of my spoon and from beside me, I hear, "Ouch! Easy girl!"

"Oops Sorry Jake!" I laugh as I see Jake lick the leftover mashed potatoes off the spoon.

"Man these are good!" Jake says with wide eyes.

"I know right!" I smile, take the spoon from him, and continue eating.

Jake shakes his head and chuckles, "Why are you so happy?"

I turn to Jake, down the spoon of mashed potatoes, and excitingly explain what just happened with Ashley.

"I'm proud of you Nicole," He says as he leans in to kiss me.

I smile and instinctively shut my eyes as his lips press against mine. 

Jake slyly sneaks his hand around my waist and pulls me closer.

"Eww PDA," we hear and I instantly break from the kiss with a red face to find the whole crew standing around the table.

"Dylan! Shut up!" Alice says as she throws a napkin at him.

Jake laughs and I notice a small little blush appear on his cheeks, no one else seems to notice but I do... probably because I can't take my eyes off of him.

Ever since I met Jake my world has turned upside and I have it any other way. 

I feel different when I am with him. I feel like I can just be myself around him without any walls and that's okay.

Jake turns to me and when he sees me staring at him and furrows his eyebrows and with a smile asks, "What?"

I smile back and shake my head, "Nothing."

He laughs as he gives me a side hug as he helps me finish my plate of food.

"Just maybe I got too much food. I don't think I can finish this." I laugh.

"That's whats you have me for," Jake laughs, "I could eat this and you and still be hungry for more."

I shove Jake with a laugh, "Let me eat in peace."

Jake just grins and laughs as he helps me finish my plate.

Moments later, Jake places his hand on my thigh and interlocks his finger with my own.

"Do you want to hit the dance floor?" He whispers in my ear.

I nod as I follow him to an open space on the floor and he instantly twirls me around.

Jake holds my waist and pulls me in closer. I just wanted to stay in his arms forever and never leave. I feel so safe with my head on his chest and his arms wrapped around me.

I could feel his heart beating with every breath he took.

I shut my eyes as we swayed together to the slow beat of the music. Just being there with him and listening to his heartbeat made my heart race. 

"Jake?" I mumble softly into his chest.

"Yeah?" He says just as softly.

But I didn't say anything, I just stay silent holding him and him holding me.

"I don't want to move," I finally say.

"Then don't," he replies resting his chin on the top of my head.

So we just stayed there, holding each other.

I don't know how long we were standing like this, we would have stayed like this forever until someone purposefully bumped into causing us to break apart.

"Hey! Watch it!" Jake angrily shouted at them.

"My bad," She said as fake as she could while turning around.

"Ashley," I hissed under my breath.

"Did I make you upset?" She said with a pouty face as she reaches her hand up to trace Jake's face with her hand.

Jake glares at her and immediately grabs her wrist, "Don't you dare touch me. The next time you lay a hand on me or Nicole I will personally break your wrist. Got that?"

She swallows in fear and immediately shuffles away.

I just stand there with my arms crossed and a stupid grin on my face.

He turns to me with a stupid cheeky smile and pulls me into him, "What?"

I wrap my arms around his neck with a smile, "You know you're really scared when you go all dark mode."

He grins.

"What a shame it will be when they find out your just a big teddy bear on the inside."

He rolls his eyes, "How dare you."

I shrug, "It is the truth."

He lifts me up, "Take that back!"

"No can do!"

"Take it back!" 

"Make me," I say sternly.

Jake puts me down with a playful look in his eyes, "Oh, believe me, sweetheart. I will."

I cross my arms as he continues talking with a devilish grin, "I'm going to go grab a drink and when I come back you better have changed your mind. Or else."

"I'll be right here when you come back."

Jake sends a wink my way right before he rushes to grab a cup of water.

I smile as I turn around and start dancing to the music by myself. I'm not sure what song it was but it had a great beat to sway to.

I didn't want to feel awkward so I shut my eyes. If I can't see anyone staring then I won't feel self-conscious. 

I started humming along to the beat when Jake's strong hands wrap around my waist and pull me into his chest.

His hands began to roam around on my body and I got this weird feeling that something was off.

"Hey, Jake... um I think-" but when I turned around to face him I could feel all the color drain from face. Fear first filled me but was soon replaced by anger.

"Liam. What do you want?!" I growl as I push back from hi.

He raises an eyebrow and grabs my waist and pulls me into him with a tight grip.

"What is wrong with you?" 

He grins, "You look so beautiful tonight. Why don't we finish what we started last time..."

"Let me go!" I shout at him as I step on his foot and push myself away but as I run in the opposite direction Liam grabs my hand and twirls me back into him.

"I love it when you get mad. Say it again," He whispers into my ear.

"You freak! Leave me alone."

He shakes his head and pulls me closer, "You don't want to make a scene, do you? Everyone will stare at you."

I furrow my eyebrows in anger.

He growls, "You're so hot when you're mad."

He lowers his head and places his cold lips on my neck.

"Get away from me!" I shout as I knee him in his family jewels.

He stumbles back several feet and looks at me with a bloodthirsty look. Something was off with him, even more so than usual.

"Don't you dare touch me again." I hiss as heads start turning our way.

He grins as he walks towards me again, "I will do what I like to thank you."

I shake my head with anger and just as I was about to shout at him Jake angrily walks past me right up to Liam.

"Get away from her," He says in a low dark tone that makes the hairs on the back of my neck stick up.

Liam rolls his eyes at Jake, "You're really going to stand up for this whore?"

Jake's eyes narrow coldly at him as Liam grins knowing he hit a nerve in Jake, "Don't you ever speak about her like that again," he growls. 

Jake winds up to throw a punch, and just as Liam goes to cover his face Jake says, "You're not worth it," Jake takes a step closer to Liam, "But the next time you go near here again. You'll wish you were never born."

Liam nods as he takes a step away from Jake, fear filling his eyes.

I hate to admit it but seeing Liam so scared of Jake made me happy. 

Jake turned to me said, "Let's get out of here," he wraps his arm around my shoulder and we walk away from the crowd that had gathered.

"Well that was entertaining," Jake laughs, "Always keeping me on my toes huh Princess."

"How was he even allowed to come to this dance after what happened?" I question.

"He's family is rich, he probably just got a slap on the wrist," Jake says as he shakes his head.

"Sad truth," I nod, "But this time I had it under control."

Jake smiles, "You sure did Princess." Jake pauses for a moment and looks me in the eye, "And I'm so proud of you."

There was a twinkle in Jake's eyes and I smile back.

"You're proud of me?"

"I couldn't be prouder."

Hearing those words come out of his mouth made my heart race. I often feel as though I am letting people down so hearing him say these words to me with a full heart made my heart soar.

I placed my hands on his cheeks, reach up, and placed my lips against his.

I couldn't contain myself, my heart was racing and I only wanted to be with him. In Jake's arms.

Jake's heart was racing as he wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me into him. 

I grip his shirt and seal any gap between us that was left.

His hands start roaming my back making my body erupt into a thousand tiny sparks at his touch.

At this point, I didn't care who was around me. I didn't care who was watching. I didn't care what people thought. The only person I cared about at this moment was Jake.

I held onto Jake, I never wanted to let go.

"You whore," A nasty voice hissed at me.

I turn around, annoyed, aggravated, and