The Dinner Part Two
Emma POV
Today was a really fun day! We got to pick our official lab partners in chemistry, and since Daniel and Andi had a different class I paired up with Jaxy. He's a little irresponsible, but I love him for it. In a strict friend manner of course. I cannot let myself feel any different than that.
I get home from school and start my homework. Essays, math assignments, and a lot of other stuff.
Half an hour later I hear the front door open and my dad steps inside. He was in charge of detention today, which always puts him in a bad mood, so why the heck is he humming?! Oh, right, Jax's Aunt Leah. My dad has a little crush. I think it's adorable.
"Emmy, honey go get ready, we have to be at Leah's at 5:30, I want to be early." He beams, skipping to his room. Oh, dad.
"Okay Dad." I reply, walking to my own room. I walk over to my closet to pick out my clothes. I need something perfect. Not too glittery, not too plain. Not too casual, not too fancy. Wait, why am I over thinking this? It's just Jaxy and his aunt.
I pick out a pinky-orange dress with glitter on it.(Outfit from Back to Back when she met Daniel at the docks) I grab my matching pink flats. This will be perfect. For my makeup I have a dilemma. Should I go fancy, or not? Since my dress is more on the casual side I'll make my makeup match.
I put on some light pink lipstick with a clear glitter-gloss. I put on cream colored eye shadow and finish up with some blush. Once I'm ready I go out into the living room. I'm greeted with my dad in a dark blue suit and black tie. He is wayy over dressed. It's just dinner.
We get in the car and drive to the Novoa's. We pull up to their mansion. This place is huge! How do they not get lost in here? My dad and I get out of the car and walk up to the door. Why am I suddenly so nervous? I shouldn't be nervous.
The sound of my dad ringing the doorbell brings me out of my thoughts. A few moments later the door opens and Jaxy's aunt invites us in. After stepping inside I lay eyes on a semi dressed up Jaxy. Don't you think it. Don't you dare.*
He looks so cute in that outfit.
Stop it woman! You have a boyfriend, and that boyfriend is not Jax Novoa!
Jaxy walks up to me and my heart rate quickens. It shouldn't, yet I can't seem to calm down no matter flow hard I try. From the slight smirk on his face he noticed.
"Something wrong Em?" He smirks devilishly. My knees start going weak. Stop it.
"Nope." I shrug, managing to regain my composure. I swear I see his face fall for a second, but it was so fast I probably imagined it.
We walk over to the table and Jaxy pulls out a chair for me. I smile at him and sit down. What a gentleman.
Jaxy sits on my right. My dad sits across from him, and Jax's aunt across from me. My plate is loaded with steak, corn, and brussel sprouts. Yay! I love brussel sprouts. From the look on Jaxy's face he still hates brussel sprouts.
"So, how has school been for the two of you?" His aunt asks, smirking at Jaxy a little. Why did she do that? I shrug it off and reply.
"It's been good, the home work's a little hard, but I like the challenge." I smile. Everyone chuckles at my enthusiasm.
"Well, that sounds very fun Emma." She nods.
"It is."
As dinner goes on Jaxy seems to get more and more nervous. That's weird.
Jax POV
When I saw Em walk in I was stunned. She looks so beautiful in that dress. She looked at me and her jaw did all but drop. I walked up to her and she looked like she was panicking. I could practically feel her heart race. I smirk a little.
"Something wrong Em?" I ask, smirking like the devil. My plan is working, she's falling for me, little by little, and the night has barely started. By the end of the night Danny Boy won't be able to hold a candle to me.
"Nope." She says with a shrug. My face falls for a second, but then I regain my composure. The last thing I need is for her to realize that I have feelings for her. That would be embarrassing.
We start dinner. Emma is sitting on my left, Aunt Leah is across from her, and Mr. Alonso is across from me. I make a face at my plate, more specifically the brussel sprouts. The fact that I'm going to eat a food I despise for Em is absolutely ridiculous.
As dinner goes on I get more and more nervous. I hope she likes the charm bracelet I got her. I'm just going to have to wait and see.
After Dinner(still Jax POV)
Just as we were finishing dinner Aunt Leah speaks.
"Alright, you two go have fun. I believe Jax has a surprise for you Emma." She smirks. I only blush a little, but I'm pretty sure Em noticed.
"Oh, really." Em singsongs,turning to face me, raising an eyebrow and crossing her arms. I blush harder. She smirks.
"W-well, I mean, if you want, we can go outside and, yeah." I stutter. Everyone chuckles at my nervousness.
"Lead the way." Emma says, extending her wrist for me to grab. I take it and lead her to the garden.
Outside is a breathtaking view. Trees and flowers create a jungle like path. The stars and moonlight glow down. Dim lanterns are along the path, providing just enough light to see everything clearly.
Em gasps when she sees the gardens. I chuckle at her adorableness. We start walking on the path.
"This place is amazing." She breathes. I don't know if she's realized it, but I'm holding her hand. I won't say anything, or she might stop letting me.
"Yeah, it's my favorite spot in the house." I chuckle. God I wish I could tell her how I feel. We walk around the garden and get to the place where I wanted to give her the present I got her. Well, it's now or never.
Emma POV
Jaxy took me on a walk around his gardens. They are absolutely amazing. About halfway into the walk he grabbed my hand. I didn't say anything, I didn't want him to get embarrassed and let go of it. I probably shouldn't be thinking this, but I think I like it. I never feel like this when Danny holds my hand. I really really should not be thinking this, but I think I may have an itty bitty, really tiny, actually huge crush on Jax. But what about Danny?
We reach a spot near the house and come to a stop. That was a great surprise.
"Thanks, that was a fun surprise." He laughs when I say that. I look at him confused.
"That wasn't your surprise, well not all of it." Jaxy clarifies. I'm still confused. What else is there?
He pulls a sparkly teal box with a red bow out of his pocket. It looks suspiciously similar to the one he put my locket in. I gasp.
"Open it." He says, handing it to me. I do as he says and reveal a silver charm bracelet. All the charms are pretty but one in particular stood out. It was heart shaped and had a picture of us at the pool when we were kids. I smile and slip it on. Once it's secure I hug him tight.
"I love it. Thank you." I whisper. I feel him smile into my neck.
"Your welcome." He replied. I released him, then we did something I never expected to happen.
He put his hand on my cheek and we started leaning in. I know this is wrong, that I should be telling him no, and thinking about Danny, but in that moment all I can do is stare into his captivating eyes.
Right before our lips meet someone calls out to us.
"Emma, we have to go." My dad yells. This startles us both and we jump back, our previous intentions forgotten. Jaxy growls a little and I can't help but giggle.
"Well, that's my cue." I say, pointing towards the doorway. Jaxy grimaces, but tries to seem cheerful.
"Yeah, you probably should." He smiles. I still don't believe he almost kissed me, or that no matter how much I hate to admit it, I was going to let him.
"See you tomorrow." I wave. He returns the gesture.
"See ya Em."
As I get in the car I sigh. What just happened? Jax almost kissed me. I was going to let him. I think a part of me even wanted him to, and that scares me. I can't have these feelings. I don't know what I'm going to do. I look out the window and know one thing for sure.
My life just got a lot more complicated.
So I hope that was worth the abnormally long wait. I put in as much Jemma as I could without Emma cheating on mbm. It was tempting, but that just isn't who she is. I hope you liked it. Please review, I love feedback. Don't be afraid to voice your opinion.
*That was from one of love that ignites stories.
Well, that's all. See ya!
