A/N Hey guys! I finally updated! Here is more of the Jatricia I promised you! Please let me know what you think!
Disclaimer: I do not own HoA or any of its characters.
Jerome's POV
"Patricia?" I asked flabbergasted. This was after about 5 minutes of us staring at each other. Patricia started to turn red and said, " Umm…hi?" "Not to be rude," I started, "but what are you doing here?" Patricia looked down and didn't answer for a few seconds. She looked up and said, "I don't really know. I was just driving around and I ended up here… probably a mistake. I'll just, um, go now." She gave me a little half – wave and started walking back down my driveway. When she was halfway to her car, I woke up from the trance or whatever I was in and called after her. "Trixie, wait," I ran down to her, "You can stay if you want. I mean, I don't have anything better to do so…" Patricia looked at me as if she was sizing me up. "OK," she said abruptly with a sly smile, "but on one condition. Don't call me Trixie." I smiled and started laughing. The summer was looking up.
Patricia's POV
I was rather surprised Jerome asked me to stay. I mean, other than prom we hadn't really hung out with each other. And we only hung out at prom because everyone else was coupled up. As we walked inside I couldn't help but feel how natural this was. Once we got to the living room we both sat down. "So," Jerome said, "Why aren't you hanging out with Joy?" "Oh…" I said sighing, "She went over to Fabian's today. She says she just wants to talk to him, but I have a feeling she's trying to win him back." Jerome smiled, "Poor Fabian. He has no idea what he's in for." I laughed and rolled my eyes at him, "So, what do you want to do?" Jerome shrugged, deep in thought. "There's not really anything to do here, " he said, " I mean, my parents hate me and since I'm never here, they don't really have anything a teenager uses…" "Ok," I said, "In that case, how about we go into town?" Jerome smiled and happily stood up. We walked outside to my car and drove about 15 minutes until we got to this strip mall sort of place. Since it was around one and we were both starving, we walked into a café and sat down. After we got our food and finished eating, it was only around 2 in the afternoon. "Want to go watch a movie?" Jerome asked. "Sure, " I said, " As long as it's not a romantic comedy or a horror film." I expected him to laugh at me and tease me about being scared of a horrow movie, but he just nodded. "I think I know just the thing," he said smiling. We walked over to the movie theater and he bought both our tickets. "Uh, Jerome?" I said, "not that I mind, but why did you buy my ticket?" He smiled again deviously, "Because, Trixie, the movie we're going to is a surprise and it wouldn't be a surprise if you got your own ticket!" I blinked and he laughed. "Come on, Trixie, it's starting in 5 minutes." With that, he started walking and I followed mutely. We found some seats and I waited for my surprise. When the movie started, my jaw dropped. "Soul Surfer?" I asked him.
Jerome's POV
Trixie seemed so surprised by my choice of movie. "Yep," I said, " I read the story of this girl and it fits all your conditions so…" She was still staring at me. I just smiled and turned back to the screen. It was pretty good. Neither of us talked, but towards the middle of the movie I noticed that Patricia was holding my hand. I smiled hugely. I would never admit it, but I really liked Patricia. She was someone I could easily see myself with. After the movie ended and the lights came back on, we walked out still holding hands. She seemed to notice and tried to remove her hand from mine, but I just squeezed it and looked at her. She seemed surprised, but smiled and moved a bit closer to me. After we got back to my house, she looked at her watch. "Ugh…" she said, "It's five thirty. I have to go or I'll be late for dinner." I nodded. "Ok, well…" I said, "Will you come back tomorrow?" I immediately wanted to smack myself. I don't show emotions! She laughed and said, "Sure, if you want me to." I nodded slightly. There was an awkward silence. After a few seconds, I leaned in and kissed her. She looked exactly how I felt: shocked. "Umm…" Patricia stuttered, " See you tomorrow then!" She ran back to her car and I walked inside slowly, thinking. I just kissed Patricia. Patricia, the girl who thinks I'm a slimeball. And, I think she kissed me back. With a smile, I walked upstairs and fell onto my bed. My parents would be home soon, but I didn't care. I was just happy that I would get to see Patricia tomorrow.
Patricia's POV
I was surprised I didn't get in an accident on the way home. I was completely not focused on the road. My mind was filled with thoughts of Jerome. How his hand felt around mine, the way he kissed me, the way he looked after I said I would come back tomorrow. Wait a second. He kissed me. And I liked it! Who would have ever thought this would happen? I liked Jerome and he liked me. I guess it kind of makes sense. I mean, we did have fun together at prom. I smiled and was glad I had decided to come back. My mom kept looking at me through dinner. "You seem quiet. What's up?" she asked. I laughed slightly, "Mom, to tell the truth, I have no idea. I just know that I'm happy."
A/N That's it! Very fluffy, I know. Please review. And don't be surprised if I dont update for a while. I need to rest my brain and finals are coming up in a week. Bye for now!