Fully Involved • One
Master | Prologue | Two
Pairing: Jake Seresin x Landry Parker (OC)
Warnings: 18+ ONLY, minors DNI! (Eventual) smut. Emotionally & (slightly) physical abusive relationships. Single parenthood. Discussions of surgery & injuries (Landry is a physicians assistant!) and chronic medical conditions. Soft & squishy Jake. Probably more, let me know if I miss anything!
Landry
It's moving day!
While I'm excited to finally move Liam and I into our own place, I'm definitely bummed I won't be down the hall from my partner in crime anymore. I couldn't keep cockblocking her and Bradley anymore though, they deserve to enjoy their newly engaged life without a heartbroken best friend and her infant down the hall, no matter how much they said they didn't mind. They were such godsends and I know without a doubt I wouldn't have survived without them.
Once Caleb realized all of mine and Liam's stuff was gone from the apartment and my name was off the lease, he absolutely lost his shit. I told him I would meet him for coffee to discuss everything moving forward the next day, to which he told me to fuck off and he would find me before then. He thankfully didn't know where Callie and Bradley lived, since they moved into their new house once they got engaged. Caleb sent tons of threatening texts and left hateful voicemails in retaliation. Which, in combination with the pictures I had of the bruises he gave me, that granted me a restraining order against him. After he was served, he sent me a text saying I wasn't worth it and he didn't want anything to do with Liam, so he would be signing over his rights at the first chance he got. Fine by me, we don't need that shit in our lives.
Last night, Callie and I packed and moved everything we could lift and fit into my 4Runner and headed over to my new house! Which, actually, just happens to be a few streets over. What can I say? I'm a clingy bitch and needed to be close to my bestie *Kanye shrug*. Bradley and his best friend Jake were coming over as soon as they got off shift to move the big stuff, so they should be here any minute.
"Ok Cal, what do I need to know about Jake? I don't know how I've managed to not meet him with how long you and Bradley have been together!" I said as I looked at my best friend.
"Ha! Ok. So, he's basically a giant marshmallow. He’s stupidly ripped because he spends most of his free time at the gym. He actually almost makes Bradley look scrawny sometimes, but I’ll say you’re lying if you ever repeat that. He's got a slight ego problem, but he's also got the kindest soul you'll ever come across. He doesn't just let anyone see that side though, he's...been through some of his own shit, but that’s not my story to tell.” She babbled quickly.
“I'm actually super excited you're finally single because you guys would be perfect together, now that I think of it! Oh, hey boys!" she said as she heard the front door open.
I turn my head to find a man with the brightest green eyes I've ever seen in my life walk through the door.
And Holy. Shit.
Callie wasn't kidding when she said he was ripped, but she also left out the fact he was HOT. Like, main character in an action packed military movie hot. With his blonde hair cropped short on the sides, but long enough to run your fingers through on the top, chest as broad as the horizon, arms thick with biceps meant for biting, and tree trunks for legs, I realized my best friend's description of him was severely lacking.
"Umm hi! I'm Landry and I've heard so much about you!" I said, quickly introducing myself before I start drooling.
"Jake, nice to meet you in person," he replies, reaching out to shake my hand. "I'm surprised we haven't met before, given these two have been together since forever. Glad to finally put a face- a gorgeous one, by the way- to the name" he replied with a wink and smirk hot enough to melt ice caps.
Aaaaand I'm blushing. Awesome.
In an attempt to keep myself from staring at him with heart eyes, I snap into work mode.
"Ok! So! Do you and Bradley wanna load the stuff up and pop it over to my house real quick? I'm sure they told you my clingy ass couldn't be too far away, so I'm just a few streets over" I teased with a smile.
"A few streets over, yes. Clingy, no. It works out though, because I actually live 2 doors down I think? from you, so you'll always have help close by," he replied with a chuckle.
Oh sweet baby Jesus in a manger, Callie left that important nugget of information out.
"I completely forgot to tell you, Landry! He moved in a couple weeks ago and I totally spaced on that. I'm so used to him being a couple counties over! I will admit, it makes me feel better knowing that he's even closer than we are in case you ever need anything. I don't entirely trust that Caleb will actually leave you alone" Callie said with a frown.
Aw hell. I completely forgot about that shitstain for a minute. She was right though, he's a loose cannon and even though he doesn't know where we live now, it doesn't mean he won't eventually.
"Alright, no more talking about the sperm donor. Let's get this show on the road!" I said, pushing the boys out of the door.
They quickly loaded the rest of my stuff up and took it to the new house. I had just laid Liam down for a nap by the time they got back to grab me, and Callie offered to let him nap at their house while I got a head start on unpacking.
"Let him nap here, Bradley and I will keep him entertained for a while afterwards so you can get some toddler free cleaning and organizing done. That ok with you?" She asked.
"Ohmygosh Cal, that sounds amazing. I really don't know what I'd do without you guys" I said, tearing up a little as I hugged her.
"None of that missy, you're family to me and I'll always be here for you, no matter what. Now go get that house set up! Between your ADHD and caffeine addiction, you'll probably have it done by the end of the night!" She said with a laugh.
Mischief twinkled in her eyes before she continued. You know what, why don't you take Jake with you to help? I'm sure you could move even faster if he used his big man muscles to move and put stuff together!"
Jake
"Oh, I'm sure I'll be fine! I've already used up enough of Jake's day off, I'm sure he's got better things to do!" Landry quickly replied.
My eyes scanned over her while she spoke to Callie. She stood a solid foot shorter than me, with long dark hair tied into a ponytail, eyes a stunning shade of hazel, the most kissable looking lips, and the curves of my dreams. I barely managed to bite back all the flirty comments dancing on my tongue. I gotta let her warm up to me first so she doesn’t think I’m a total perv. At least not yet.
"I don't mind at all, I actually couldn't think of anything better to use my day off for than helping a total smokeshow move a few doors down from me." With a wink, I started walking towards the truck, waiting for her to follow me.
I could hear her try to stutter out a response, only to be met with Callie pushing her out of the door with a chuckle and a promise to call if Liam needed anything. I opened the passenger door of the truck for her, which seemed to surprise her. Has nobody treated her like a lady before? My mama would have my ass if I let a woman open her own door! The more I learn, the more I wanna beat this Caleb character’s ass.
As I climbed in the driver's side, Landry started thanking me again. "I really appreciate your help, thank you so much. If you wanna go to your house and nap while I unpack that's totally ok! Callie can be kinda pushy and I don't want you wasting your day helping me. I can get it all myself, no pressure at all!"
What the actual hell is she talking about? She's offering to cover for me with our best friends, thinking I don't actually want to spend time with her?
"Landry, look at me." I said as I waited for her to make eye contact. Once she did, I continued.
"I don't know what they've told you about me, but one thing is for damn sure; I don't do anything I don't want to do. This isn't something I'm doing begrudgingly because I'm a gentleman, I genuinely want to help you. Plus, getting to know you better is just the icing on the cake" I told her with a genuine smile that makes her blush.
"Well. Alright then, let's whip my house into shape!" she replied with a shy grin.
We spent the next few hours arranging her furniture how she wanted it. We got the living room, Liam's nursery, and her office knocked out and now we're onto the master bedroom.
"So, Bradley told me you worked in ortho, who is your doc?" I asked her.
"Oh! I work for Dr. Marks over at OrthoMed. I've been with him since I got out of school and it's been a dream" she gushed.
"Oh yeah? I bet we've seen a few of the same patients then. What's your best horror story so far?" I asked.
"Oh gosh, let me think. Oh! There was a guy who accidentally got a little too frisky with a handsaw and lost half his hand. The best part was that he went into shock and didn't even notice half of his hand was gone. But then his wife came in the garage to check on him and freaked out because it looked like a crime scene!" She laughed at the memory. "He's still one of my favorite patients to this day.”
She recalled the story with a smile. And holy shit balls, did that smile hit me directly in the chest.
I am in deep shit, I think to myself.
As we put her bed together, I started to get a little hot under the collar. She looked so damn cute, worn baseball hat on her head and her dark hair spilling out, with her tiny athletic shorts and tank top on.
I'm a man with high levels of testosterone and she’s gorgeous, sue me.
I tried to reign in my 14 year old tendencies when she asked me what kind of wings and pizza I wanted.
"Oh my gosh, I saw this thing on Facebook the other day and it was a screenshot of a conversation between a mom and her son and she asked him what WAP meant, and he told her wings and pizza!" She giggled adorably. "So his mom replies later and said she's mortified because she invited friends over for WAP that night and, bless her friends, they explained that is not what it means!"
She laughed as I tried to think of code brown calls to distract myself from thinking of that song while in her bedroom. I finally got myself under control and joined her in laughing before I gave her my wing order.
"Oh thank GOD you didn't order boneless, boneless wings are just glorified chicken nuggets!" She scoffed playfully.
"Woman, you just keep proving yourself to be my dream girl,” I said before I could realize what slipped out of my mouth.
Landry
Holy cheeseballs.
Did he just say what I think he said?
Me, a hot mess express with a shit ton of baggage, ten pounds of chaos in a five pound sack, and a less than stellar mom bod, his dream girl?
"Pssshh yeah right, it would seem I’m more along the lines of someone's nightmare girl.” I snorted and turned away.
Before I could get far, Jake grabbed my wrist and pulled me closer to him. "Landry. You’re gorgeous, smart as a whip, can talk about trauma calls without passing out, and have a smile that could stop hearts. Dream girl material, no doubt.” He explained, voice deep with honesty.
I noticed how close we were standing and took a step back, tears welling in my eyes before I catch my breath. "Thanks, Jake. I needed that. Uh so anyway, I'm sure Liam is awake now and missing his mama. Whatcha say we order our food and head back?"
Jake nodded with a smile. “Let’s get back to the gremlins.”
I just left a toxic relationship, what on earth is wrong with me?? Flirting and acting like I could be anything more than a complication in someone’s life. Yeah, right. Jake followed behind and opened the truck door once we were by the truck. We made easy conversation as he took me to pick up our food, then back to our friends.
The boys shot the shit over the food before Jake excused himself for the night, citing an early bedtime for an early workout.
"Sooooo, how'd it go?" Callie asked with a knowing look as soon as the door shut behind him.
"Um he's perfect and you didn't warn me, thanks for that. But, nothing can happen because I just left a shitty relationship and I'm a train wreck. He deserves better than that" I said quietly.
"Landry Collins Parker! You take that back right now!" She yelled at me.
"What? It's the truth! I have a ton of baggage, I can't imagine what I'd have to offer him" I replied while looking at the floor.
Callie reached over to hug me and said "Landry. You are the strongest, smartest, most incredible woman I know. You're an amazing friend and an even better mom, any man would be lucky to have you. Just because that dickwipe made you think otherwise, doesn't mean it's true. He was garbage, he IS garbage, and he knew he didn't deserve you so he did everything he could to make you feel less than you are. He knew he could never rise to your level, so he tried to bring you down to his. Besides, we both know my soulmate couldn't be a train wreck, I'm too pretty for that,” she said with a flip of her hair, making me laugh.
"You always know just what to say, Callie.” I squeezed her in tight hug. “I think the little man and I are gonna hit the sack. It's been a big day and we've gotta work tomorrow!"
Callie checked her phone and agreed, helping me load Liam into the car.
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. I love you 3000, Cal." I said as I hugged her one last time.
"Ah, pulling out the Marvel guns! You really do love me!" She faked wiping away a tear with a laugh. “I love you just as much. Get some rest babe, you know I’m only ever a call away.”
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