Okay guys! Here's the next chapter! Once again, I'm so sorry it took so long to update! I realize in the previous chapter that the link for Lexie's hair color didn't show up so I'm gonna post Lexie's hair color in my profile if anyone wants to see it! P.S. I know the story may seem like it's dragging but I've gotta build Lexie and Jackson's relationship up again (at least to the point where they're sleeping together again). READ!ENJOY!REVIEW!
Tonight was Lexie's date with Jackson and she didn't really know what to expect. He hadn't told her where they were going but she suspected they'd probably do dinner and a movie; the only thing he had told her was to dress casual.
"Big date tonight, huh?" Meredith said walking into Lexie's room.
"Yeah." She said said as she began to apply her make-up.
"So, here are a few tips. Don't sleep with him on the first date." Meredith joked.
"Haha, very funny but I'm sure we've already done that."
"But you don't remember so technically it doesn't count." Meredith told her.
"I guess you're right."
"Seriously Lexie, don't do anything rash tonight."
"I'm not," Lexie stressed "I'm taking it slow, remember?"
"So you say," Meredith mumbled. "I know things with you and Mark are complicated right now."
"Not anymore. We're going to keep things strictly professional until I say so. I don't know what the hell I was thinking trying to be friends with my ex-boyfriend."
"I could've told you it wasn't gonna work. Been there, done that," Meredith said before she looked at her sister. "You look really nice Lex." Meredith told her as she took in Lexie's apparel. She was wearing a pair of dark skinny jeans with a olive colored tunic, topped off with a black blazer and a pair of wedged heels.
"Thanks. I didn't really know what to put on since Jackson wants to be Mr. Mysterious." Lexie said before brushing her hair a few times.
"I hope you guys have fun. Excuse me while I go downstairs to inform your date of your curfew." Meredith said mockingly.
"You're terrible!" Lexie laughed as she and Meredith made their way downstairs, where Jackson was waiting for her.
"As always, you look wonderful." Jackson said as he grinned at her.
"Thank you," Lexie said smiling brightly at him. "So now do I get to know where we're going?"
"Nope. It's a surprise."
"Oh c'mon!" Lexie tried to get it out of him.
"You'll see when we get there." He told her.
"Alright." Lexie defeated as they began to walk towards the door.
"Don't wait up." Jackson told Meredith as he opened the door.
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do on a first date." She told them.
"You do it all on the first date." Derek chuckled from the living room.
"Derek!" Meredith squealed.
"Just kidding." He laughed.
"Have fun you two." Meredith said to them as they left.
"Really?" Lexie laughed as they came to the destination of their date.
"What? Too cheesy?" Jackson asked worriedly.
"No. It's actually really cute. I haven't been to a funfair since…oh God, maybe high school."
"Same here but I think we need to have some old fashion fun and what better way to do that than reliving out childhood."
"Touche," Lexie told him. "So what's first?" She asked him.
"I was thinking the bumper cars?" Jackson suggested.
"You're on." Lexie said as they walked that way.
Jackson and Lexie rode a few rides and played a few games before they decided to take a break from the amusement and get something to eat. Lexie was sitting at a table waiting for Jackson to bring her some french fries and nachos.
"Here you go." Jackson said as he sat her food down in front of her.
"Oh I like me fries with—"
"I've got your ranch right here." He told her as he gave her a few packets of ranch.
"Jeez, do you know everything about me?" Lexie laughed before eating a fry.
"No but I know a lot." Jackson said taking a seat across from her.
"I feel so bad…I just don't remember anything about you."
"That's why we're on a date, so you can get to know me…again."
"Okay. When's your birthday?"
"August fifth." He replied before biting into his cheeseburger.
"Oh…a Leo, huh?"
"Yeah. I hear a Leo goes perfect with an Aries." He told her smugly.
"Yes, I've heard that too," Lexie chuckled. "But you aren't my first Leo—"
"Lover?"
"I was going to say boyfriend. Anyways, back to the questions. Are you from Seattle?"
"No. I was born and raised in Chicago but my family moved to California before I started high school."
"So did you go to college in Cali?"
"Berkley for undergrad John Hopkins for med school."
"Tell me about your family."
"My grandfather is Harper Avery and—"
"Shut up! Are you shitting me?"
"No Lex, I'm not shitting you." He laughed.
"Oh wow."
"It gets better…my mom is Catherine Avery."
"The Catherine Avery." Lexie's eyes went wide.
"Yeah."
"Oh my God! That's so amazing," Lexie smiled. "Wait, have I ever met them?" Lexie asked curiously.
"No. You almost met my mom but you dodged that bullet."
"Dodged it? Did you not want me to meet her?Did I not want to meet her?"
"It's not that I didn't want you too…it's just that she can be quite overbearing sometimes."
"Oh, I get it," Lexie said sincerely. "Have you ever met my family?"
"NoI but I did catch a glimpse of your dad when he came into the hospital with his 27-year-old girlfriend."
"Do I like her?" Lexie asked.
"No but you tolerate her for your dad's sake." Jackson told her.
"Ah I see. So any siblings?"
"Two sisters and two brothers. Unfortunately I am the middle child."
"Oh, you poor baby," Lexie mocked. "What about your dad?"
"He and my mom got divorced. He got tired of being married to a surgeon who was never home."
"Sounds like my dad and Meredith's mom…well and she cheated on him."
"Yeah but if that didn't happen, you wouldn't be here."
"This is true." Lexie said before taking a sip of her drink.
"The idea of marriage used to scare the shit out of me, you know? I'm a product of divorced parents; I didn't really believe in real love and stuff until…never mind."
"Until what?" Lexie prodded.
"Until I met you." Jackson said quietly.
"Oh." Lexie said looking down.
"I'm sorry. I should've just kept that to myself." He told her.
"It's okay."
"C'mon let's go play some games," Jackson suggested as he held out his hand for her to take. "Besides, what kind of date would this be if I didn't win you one of those ridiculously stuffed animals?" Jackson asked, causing Lexie to laugh.
Jackson and Lexie continued to have fun at the fair. As promised, he won her an oversized teddy bear in a ball throwing contest. They rode a few more rides, walked through the house of mirrors and finally decided to call it a night. When they walked into the house they weren't surprised to find that it was quiet.
"I guess everyone is sleep." Lexie said as they walked up the steps.
"Yeah." Jackson said as he and Lexie stood in the hallway.
"I had a really fun time tonight." Lexie told him.
"Really? So fun that you'd be willing to go out again?" Jackson asked.
"Definitely." Lexie smiled.
"Score!" Jackson exclaimed in a whisper.
"Goodnight Jackson." Lexie said sweetly as she gave him a quick peck on the lips.
"Goodnight." He said huskily as he leaned in for another kiss. Their lips met in a slow, soft kiss but when things began to get more intense Jackson pulled back.
"I'm sorry…I hope that wasn't too much." Jackson said apologetically. He really wanted to obey Lexie's wishes of taking it slow. He wasn't going to lose her just because he wanted to pick up where they had left off; he had to have control over himself so he wouldn't end up pressuring her.
"No, it was fine…more than fine actually." Lexie smirked at him. Jackson's kiss was overwhelming; Lexie had to admit the boy knew how to kiss! He could set someone on fire just from the kiss alone. She wondered what it was like in bed with him.
"Good. I wouldn't want to do anything to screw up my chances." He told her.
"I think it's gonna be pretty hard for you to do that," Lexie giggled like a teenager. "Oi! I can't believe I just giggled like that." She said as she buried her head in the stuffed animal.
"It's not the first time." He assured her.
"Well that's good to know," She said as she looked at him again. "Well good night and thanks for an amazing time."
"You too." He said before she went upstairs to the attic.
Lexie flopped down on the bed and smiled dreamily; tonight had definitely been a good night.
I hope you guys enjoyed it! I will probably update on Friday!REVIEW PLEASE!
