I couldn’t help breaking eye contact and blushing. I tried to rally and sit up straight again. Marin was watching me with cold blue eyes.“I’m no... leaving,” She announced.“I’m not going anywhere,” Suzi seconded. It was silent for a few minutes. Renée looked to Connie but the black cheerleader was unwaveringly strong. Hannah’s fingers drummed on the table.“We have to be here for Zoë,” Xiomara rubbed my arm, “She’s coming home.”“What if Pat comes back?” Hannah asked.“This is our home,” I tried. Bye.” Eric hung up and started to pace around the room. Minus what happened earlier he was happy now. All of his days of hard work had finally paid off. He spent that time working for one of his friends who had agreed to pay him. He saved the money and put it towards getting him and Ashley a place to live together. Even after what happened today he knew it was a great idea for both of them to get out. He walked to Ashley’s room, but she was not there. The door was open but the room was dark. From the sound if it you are about to be kicked out of your place and the lord knows why, but I am going to let you stay here. Starting tonight you will go home and get your clothes and whatever you can bring that isn’t furniture. My guest room is furnished and I don't’ want any clutter. Now this is temporary, you understand me? Temporary, if I can’t find you a job in a month you are out the door no matter what. If you are working then you can maybe stay, but you will be paying me rent, unlike. "Jennie, I haven't said anything, I swear. I've stayed out of your backyard too." Mike looked at her, trying to project as much honesty and sincerity as he possibly could. He had hoped that she was putting the past behind her, and that his earlier transgressions were at least fading from her focus, if not actually being forgiven, or forgotten."No, it isn't that Mike. I know you've done what you promised. That isn't what I wanted to talk to you about. Well, I guess in a way it is. What I mean is.