Tony’s POV

I heard the door close downstairs and keys hit the table. There was a sigh and then banging around in the kitchen. I already knew it was Jessa so I started down the stairs and found her sitting at the table. She had her head down and her foot was bouncing. I sat down next to her and started rubbing her back.

“Wanna talk about it?” I asked quietly.

“I just had a crappy day at work.” She mumbled into the table. “I don’t even like the job.”

“Nobody is making you work there. You decided to work there.” I kept rubbing her back.

“I know.” She sighed. “I hate it but I don’t want to quit. I like having money in my pocket for whenever I want to do something.” She sat up and looked at me.

“You know you don’t have to work, we have enough money for you to have money all the time but I know what you mean. I’m really proud of you Jessa. You hate the job and know you could live off my money but you have your own job and responsibilities.” She looked confused but happier. “At your age, I didn't want a job. I wanted to have money but not work for it. I’m proud of you Jessa.”

“Thanks dad.” She smiled and leaned over to hug me. “You always know what to say.”

“It comes with being a dad.” I laughed kissing the top of her head. “I love you.”

“I love you too dad.” She pulled back and looked at her phone that was vibrating on the table.

She picked it up and kept looking at it, replied and set it down. I was looked at my own when she poked my arm.

“So, do you have any plans for tomorrow night?” She looked kind of scared for my answer.

“No, is everything okay?”

“Yea, everything’s fine. Can Zayn come over tomorrow night for dinner with us?” She smiled shyly.

“Sure. Do you want the guys here?” Her smiled disappeared.

“Yea, they're part of the acceptance team.” She sighed and leaned against the back of her chair.

“Okay. Dinner’s at 7:00 tomorrow.” I stood up and pushed my chair in while she texted him back. “And tonight, it’s at 6:00.”

“I wont be here for dinner.” She mumbled and saw my surprised expression. “I’m going over to Zayn and Harry’s to have dinner with them… If it’s okay with you of course.”

“Yea, it’s fine. Just let us know before you leave.” I shrugged and walked away.


Jessa’ POV

“Boo?” My mom called from the hallway.

“In my room.” I answered back as I slipped my LA muscle tee on.

“May I come in?” She asked quietly from the other side of my door.

“Yea.” I looked around for my bag while she came in and sat down on the edge of my bed. “What's up?”

“Nothing. Will you be here for dinner?” She watched me dance around as I put my shoes on.

“Nope, I’m having dinner with Harry and Zayn. It’ll just be you and dad tonight.” I looked at her once my shoes were on and saw that she looked surprised. “I’m coming home tonight, I just mean I’m having dinner with them.”

“Oh, we’re going out tonight so it’s fine if you stay there.” She was acting weird.

“Let me ask Zayn if I can, I doubt he’ll care.” I shrugged pulling my phone out. “But will dad care if I stay there?”

“No, I asked him before I came in here.” She was kind of smiling and it was grossing me out so I was happy to feel my phone vibrate from a call.

“Hey.” I answered it.

“Hey, are you sure your parents are cool with it?” Zayn sounded shocked about it.

“Yup, I’m not really wanted here tonight.” I shivered at the thought but laughed seeing my moms face reddened.

“Wha- oh…” He understood. “Okay, well you can stay here if you want. I don’t mind and neither will Harry.”

“Thanks. I’ll be leaving in like 20 minutes.” I was watching my mom while she tried not to blush.

“Okay. See ya.” He hung up.

“I’m staying with them tonight.” I shoved my phone into my back pocket and started packing a bag for the night.

“Thanks sweetie. And do you work tomorrow?” She asked and I shook my head. “Okay, I think when you get home the guys will be here.”

“That’s fine.” She was acting like I’ve never come home to them. “I don’t mind.”

“Me and your dad are going out to lunch in Brookhaven.” She had a smug smile on her face when I looked at her.

“And? Why is that so special?” I wasn’t hiding my attitude at all, I hate when she acts better than everyone else.

“It’s Brookhaven.” She said it like it was the best place ever.

“So what? You go there all the time.” I rolled my eyes. “I hope you have fun mom. I have no problem being home with the guys. We’re having a barbeque tomorrow night, dad already knows about it.”

“I know.” She stood up and walked toward the door, I knew she was mad at me. “Have a nice time tonight.”

“I will.” I mumbled as she walked out of my room.