Okay, so I guess you guys like this story. Who knew? Okay, so before I get this chapter going, you guys read my other story, The Refuge, and want me to continue it so I will if that's what you want. Because honestly, it kinda killed me to leave it like that. Well here's the next chapter, Yay!
"I can't do this!" Katherine was freaking out. Jack tried his best to keep her calm but he couldn't. He often found himself watching her as she sat in her chair fidgeting. Her auburn hair cascaded down her shoulders in soft curls, her bangs fell in front of her face. Her eyes were brighter than emeralds.
She had on a think, long magenta skirt with a matching waistcoat. Under she wore a striped button up and a purple and white striped tie. She truly was a beauty. And Jack no long had to worry about getting to close to her, they were no longer competing against each other, maybe he could tell her of his feelings. Maybe later after they perform, he didn't want to give her another thing to worry about.
Katherine could feel her hands shaking. They were next. She and Jack sat in chairs backstage, waiting for their signal. They worked so hard. But the judges all said she needed to up the chemistry between her and Jack. It was just hard for her to open up, but if she didn't, she may lose her chance to win. She would try, she would wing it.
Their broll started playing. And Jack could practically hear Katherine's heart beating. Suddenly he felt someone grab his hand. He looked over to see Katherine holding his hand and staring on stage. If she needed comfort, he'd be happy to provide it.
The stage manager told them to get in places on their New York rooftop set. Katherine stood on her side shaking, she started the song, and it was understandable for her to be a little upset. Jack rushed over to Katherine quickly.
"Hey, you'se gonna be great. Just pretend it's just you'se and me. I won't let anythin' bad happen ta ya'. And have fun. You'se amazing." Katherine could feel her heart rate slow slightly at the comment. Jack ran back over to his spot before the screen lifted. Katherine stood and watched as it rose slowly.
The music began to play and Katherine felt her heart beat slow. Somehow those few word Jack had said to her gave her such comfort. She somehow knew she was safe in his arms. The music was playing and Katherine no longer felt nervous.
She was beautiful. Jack watched as she sang every note perfectly with no mistakes. She moved over and placed her hand on his; she looked him in the eye and sang to him. He could she how she was trying to up their chemistry. She was so passionate about music; he felt every word she said.
Soon Katherine's part came to an end, and it was Jack's turn. As he sang he couldn't help but feel every word he sang was true. 'An angel come to save me,' he never told her, but he had a crappy life before he came to the X Factor. And she truly was an angel to him.
Katherine joined in on the bridge. It was short but sweet. There was a brief music break in the song; so Katherine used that time to think. She loved the way her voice sounded with his. She loved the way her hand fit in his, she loved—Suddenly Katherine's thoughts were cut off by Jack pulling her into a kiss.
She didn't know what to do. She kissed him back so no one thought it wasn't planned, which it wasn't. When they broke apart, she didn't know what to do. Jack sang his part, and she went along with hers. She would talk to him after, but not now, not on stage.
"WHAT THE HELL!?" Katherine said as she stormed off the set, after they broke for commercial. She didn't know what to think. A part of her was shocked, another was angry, another was confused, and another had enjoyed it. She knew deep down she might have had feelings for Jack, but she never addressed them. She never got attached to people.
"I'm sorry Katherine," Jack said, catching her wrist before she could storm off. "I've wanted ta tell ya this Katherine, but I couldn't figure out how. I like ya….. A lot and I think I have ever since I saw ya. I used ta think love at first sight's for suckers but not so much anymore. And I guess with da heat of da moment that slipped out. I'm sorry, but I really like ya."
'You idiot, tell him you like him too!' Katherine couldn't speak. Her mind was full of thoughts. she resorted to her primary cover for stressful situations, she ran. "I have to go." Katherine ran over to her chair, unclipped her mic, grabbed her bag, and ran.
"Katherine, wait!" Jack said as she rushed out. He rushed after her, until she dodged into the girl's room, and went out the other exit.
Katherine was running. Running from fear, running from, trouble, running from love.
Okay guys, sorry it's a short chapter but I just kinda wanted to post it. I'm the kind of person who posts a lot of short chapters so it evens out. Thanks for reading and please review, reviews are confidence boosters. -Aly
