AU J2 fic -
Jared pulled a comb through his hair tugging with one hand while he brushed his teeth with the other. He hated being late but his half asleep self just didn't take that into consideration as he hit the snooze button. Grabbing his bag he headed for the door.
'Jared, aren't you eating any breakfast?' questioned his mother.
'No mum. I'm gonna be late,' he replied and left before she could protest that it was unhealthy and breakfast was the most important meal of the day.
He was going to have to get the bus otherwise he would be late clocking in at work. Jared usually walked to work as it was only 20 minutes away. Also because he hates waiting around, mainly due to being socially awkward and the chance of having to interact with people. Although he worked in a clothes store where interacting customers was part of his job, he usually kept to himself folding clothes and what not while his friend Jess would deal with the customers.
The only good thing about getting the bus was the hot guy he often saw, the one with golden hair and emerald eyes. Jared didn't ever imagine speaking with him, he wouldn't know how to but he liked to look. He was always with the same guy the one with the messy dark hair. He liked to think they were just friends but they seemed close.
Jared struggled with his iPod earphones which were in their usual tangle. He wondered if he would be there today, making himself nervous, and his hands fumbling. He tried to push the thoughts away but the beautiful face refused to leave his mind. Finally, untangling his earphones he put them in and focused on his iPod.
Reaching the bus stop, he looked over to the spot where he usually stood but it was vacant. Jared thought of going to stand in the spot in case he did come, just to see what would happen but he never. He sat on the wall behind kicking his legs becoming bored and frustrated that the bus wasn't there yet. Thoughts of the golden haired guy with those eyes invaded his mind, imagining conversations they might have.
Looking up to see if the bus was coming, he saw him turn the corner, again with guy with the dark hair, looking like he had just rolled out of bed. Jared took out his iPod so he wouldn't have to pretend to be looking everywhere else but at the hot guy. He tried to peer at his reflection in the iPod but could see much. He was starting to wish he had spent more time in getting ready. He had pulled on his favourite jeans which were worn with wear and being repetitively washed and one of many plaid shirts. Nothing special.
He glanced up hoping the guy wasn't looking his way, which he wasn't. Once Jared's eyes were set on the guy they were stuck. He wasn't the type of guy you just glanced at. All the girls waiting for the bus to go to school obviously fancied him and tried endlessly to get his attention which he seemed to be used to. Even the older women paid him a lot of attention. Although Jared seemed to think they made it less obvious than he did.
The morning sun shone on his head making his hair look lighter and his eyes crinkle up. The small lines by his eyes added more character to his face and made him even more handsome. Jared didn't even think that was possible until now. The guy was laughing now with his friend which made Jared's heart pang with longing. Longing to kiss the sweet lips and taste the laugh which came from them.
So caught up in the hot guy Jared didn't notice the guy's friend glance at him then say something to his friend. The guy turned around slightly not wanting to look obvious and saw Jared staring, he smiled at this. Jared flushed looked down at his feet and then took his iPod out again so it looked as if he was busy.
Looking up, Jared checked to see if the bus had arrived yet which it had, thank God. He didn't take the same bus as the hot guy which in a way he was glad because that would be awkward, it seemed less public. As Jared took his seat on the bus he looked out the window to get a glance at him before he left. The guy looked up at him and smiled again. Jared wanted to smile back but hesitated and the bus drove away before he could muster one up. Damn.
He was 15 minutes late for work. His manager didn't seem to be around when he got in so he went in the back and put his bag away quickly. Going out to the front of the shop he found Jess.
'Don't worry, I covered for you,' Jess smiled leaning on the counter.
'Thanks Jess,' Jared said distantly. He walked over to the rail of new clothes and began to fold them which he was very good at due to a lot of practice. The shop was empty of customers as it usually was in the morning. He got on with his work, quietly, his thoughts elsewhere.
'Hey. Where are you today?' Jess asked, waving her hand in Jared's face. He looked up like he had just woken from sleep. 'Did you see that guy again?'
'Yeah,' Jared mumbled starting to fold the top he had forgotten about in his hands.
'So, did you say anything? Wait, let me guess. No,' Jess said.
'Well, no but he caught me staring and he... he smiled at me twice. I think anyway,' Jared blushed.
'What do you mean you think?' She asked, confused.
'I'm beginning to think I imagined it,' Jared replied.
'Oh, Jared. He probably likes you. Just start conversation with him. Ask him the time or something,' she said ruffling his hair to which he flinched.
Jared batted his alarm with his clumsy big hands. Wiping the sleep out his eyes and sitting up he decided today he would get the bus and not because he was late. This time when he saw the hot guy he was going to at least look nice, well the best he could. Girls had told Jared he was hot before but he never really cared. Besides he was rarely interested in girls which were the reason for his lack of experience.
Walking to the bus stop his guts feel like they had just dropped into his pants. He couldn't start conversation. He'd fumble and make an idiot of himself. Wearing his newest black jeans which were quite tight but flattered him the most and a long sleeved maroon t-shirt he felt he couldn't have prepared himself better, physically. It was mentally that he was unprepared. Putting in his earphones and turning his iPod on as he approached the bus stop he tried to calm his nerves. Again the guy wasn't there but he assumed he would be there soon. Sitting on the wall he ran his fingers through his hair thinking of conversation starters.
He took out his phone to look like he was busy to the many school girls who seemed to paying him a lot of attention. Whilst putting away his phone a shadow fell over him. His first instinct was that it was one of the school girls. This is why he hated getting the bus, the awkwardness. When he looked up he was surprised to see the hot guy, his friend standing over in their usual spot.
Jared tried to steady his hands to take out his earphones, which were trembling as the guy stood over him smiling that 100 watt smile making Jared want to kiss him.
'Err, do you mind if I sit?' the guy asked gesturing the wall seeming quite nervous. This instantly calmed Jared.
'Sure,' Jared replied, his heart pounding so much he was scared it would start showing in his chest like in the old cartoons. The guy sat down, next to Jared so that their arms were brushing each others. Jared was sure he could feel the electricity flowing through as their arms touched. Jared's iPod still on full blast could be heard as the earphones dangled in his hands.
'Is that AC/DC?' the guy asked, almost surprised.
'Yeah,' Jared replied. He took his iPod down going to turn it off when the guy took hold of one of the earphones.
'Do you mind?' He said putting it in his ear before waiting for a reply.
'Not at all,' laughed Jared taking the other. They sat and listened to the song, not saying anything but smiling every time their eyes met. Jared felt relieved that he seemed as nervous as him. When the song finished they took out the earphones and Jared turned it off putting it in his pocket. Looking up he noticed his bus coming. Stupid bus, actually being on time for the first time ever, the only time you didn't want it to be. The guy looked up.
'This is your bus, isn't it?' he asked.
'Yeah,' Jared sighed, upset that the bus had to interrupt them even though they had barely spoken. He smiled at the guy and began to walk to the edge of the road when he felt a hand on his arm turning around. Jared looked into the beautiful wide eyes like freshly cut grass in the full bloom of spring. The guy didn't say anything but stared back putting a piece of folded paper into his hand, then letting go of his arm. Jared turned and got on the
bus.
Sitting down he unfolded the paper to see a name, Jensen, and under it a number. Jared looked out the window to see Jensen staring at him smiling. Jared beamed unable to contain his pure joy. He couldn't wait to tell Jess.
