I'm gonna wake up tomorrow a better man
Gonna work out the things I don't understand
I've made some mistakes I've been a fool
But when the sun goes down I'm gonna make it up to you
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"What's that then?" Ronnie asked; looking up at Jez who had just seen her to Anna's where they'd managed to get her job back. Though the halls were empty and silent, he hadn't realized he'd been humming. Apparently, he was altogether lost in his thoughts.
"Nothing, just a song I've been writing," Jez replied with a huge grin on his face. It wasn't necessary to tell her it was about her. Not just yet.
"What?" she demanded. She playfully tugged on his blue plaid shirt, bringing him to a stop in the hallway once more. She was sure there was something he wasn't telling her.
"Nothing," he beamed, turning to face her. "I'm just happy. That's all. I swear."
"We've only been – a "we" – for a few minutes, Jez," she replied as a soft pink blush covered her cheeks.
"Well, I suppose," he began, lacing his fingers through hers, "but, when you think about it, we've been together all year, just not quite this way. In the way that tandem is not the same as snogging."
"D'ya think Anna noticed?" Ronnie giggled, moving closer to his body as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Don't think so," he replied. "But, I'm not sure how I'm gonna tell everyone – my dad included – that gay, always has been gay Jez is suddenly into girls. Well, girl."
"They'll believe you when they see we can't take our hands off each other," Ronnie replied, cheekily.
Jez gently ran his hand through her blonde locks. They were silent a moment as Jez just looked at her. He was so glad she was back and that he was holding her now. He didn't want to let go, He didn't want to almost lose her ever again. They locked eyes and suddenly his lips were on hers, darting around, then surprisingly on her neck which tickled a great deal.
"Stop!" she exclaimed, giggling uncontrollably as the result of his kisses on that tender, relatively unexplored part of her body.
"You don't mean that," he whispered huskily against her, but obliged by returning to her lips for a few more passionate kisses.
She leaned her forehead against his and opened her eyes.
"I still can't believe this is happening," she whispered back.
"I know, but it is," he answered. "Believe it, because now that I've begun, I don't intend to stop anytime soon."
"You're wonderful," she smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him as close to her as possible in embrace. He closed his eyes and held her tighter, savoring this new experience.
"So are you."
They stood there exchanging whispered words and kisses for a few more moments until Jez realized that he had somewhere else he had to be. As he pulled away, Ronnie realized it as well. They'd both been swept up by the excitement of this new beginning.
"You've got a show to put on," she spoke the fact aloud.
"Yeah, I do. Bet the gang will be wondering where I've got off to. Dance practice started at half past," he replied. "I can see you, Miss Nuttal, are going to be a constant distraction," he said with a gigantic smile.
"Thanks for coming to Anna's with me," Ronnie replied. "Honestly, I was a little worried that if you had left right then that all this would turn out to be me daydreaming somewhere in Grimsby. What a disappointment that would be!"
"For me as well, babe. Don't worry about it. After the show, we'll tell everybody and you'll see; it'll be great," he replied kissing her one last time and not wanting to leave at all.
"I'm gonna hold you to that, Jez Tyler."
"I hope so," he responded as he jogged away down the hall. "See you soon."
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A/N: Thoughts? I know it's a bit fluffy, but it needs to be. It's Ronnie & Jez! I'm glad some people are loving these two together as much as I am. Think I shall be continuing this, hoping that inspiration continues to linger. Let me know your thoughts and opinions! Thanks. - Jo
