So...hey guys. This is the second chapter to my lily/Jasper tale. Hope you guys like it. As always, comments and reviews are appreciated a lot. This is a happy chapter! Don't worry! Hope you guys enjoy, as always. Xxx
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JPOV
Today. Today is the day I ask Lily on a date. I don't think I've ever felt so nervous, but I've gotta do it. I've been itching to ask, ever since I saw her eyes. And today I'm gonna do it. Finally.
I walk into Aroma and glance at the counter. I stop dead in my tracks. Lily's not there. Why isn't she here? It's Wednesday, she's usually here. Dammit! How could she not be here? My plans are ruined. I suppose I'll just have to wait.
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And I do wait.
I have to wait a week until I see her again. But when I do, I'm breathless; she is just as beautiful as I remember. I feel like I haven't seen her in months, not the short week that it was in reality. I can't help the grin that spreads across my face. I can ask her out. Yes! I feel like a high school kid, suddenly happy and nervous all at the same time.
I walked up to the counter; "Mornin' Sweetheart." Lily looks up from the countertop and she smiles. But I can see the tiredness in her eyes and the muted smile. I can feel myself frown slightly; "Hey, you ok?" For a moment she looks taken aback, but she quickly covers it with a real smile. She replies; "Yeah I'm fine, just stayed up too late watching movies. So the usual?" I nod happily and fish the change out of my pocket. As she places the coffee on the counter and I place the change in her palm, I brush my fingers against her and take a deep breath; "So, um, I was wondering... you know if you want, would you like to go out with me sometime?" I hold my breath. God could I sound anymore stupid?!
She is silent for a long time and for a moment I think I've blown it. But she is just staring at me. Before I can ask her what's wrong or try to cover this embarrassing moment, she blurts out; "Yeah. I mean, yes. Of course. I would love to. I... really would."
And then she does the most adorable thing, she blushes. It's the cutest thing I've ever seen, a light pink colour spreads across her cheeks as she smiles. And I sound like a girl. Thank god no one else can hear what I'm thinking. I continued, more confident than ever; "So, darlin' how about breakfast tomorrow? Seeing as how we are both awake at this time anyhow...What do you think?"
She smiled again; it seems she couldn't stop smiling. "That would be great. Where?"
I paused for a moment; I literally couldn't get enough of that smile. "Why don't we meet here and then we can walk to where I want to take you."
She raised her eyebrow: "Oh is it a secret? A mystery tour?" She grinned up at me.
"Yep. So I'll meet you outside the entrance, tomorrow at 5.30?" I grabbed my coffee. I didn't want to leave her so I stayed stood up while drinking it. We made small chat until I finished my cup and I left, waving as I walked out the door. I couldn't resist a final wink in her direction as I vanished from her sight. I couldn't wait till tomorrow.
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Surprisingly, I slept very well. I woke up with a massive smile on my face. After work I would be having a date with an angel. I took a long shower. Just the thought of having a date with Lily made me hard... hence the long shower. I quickly got into dark jeans and a black shirt with a black jacket over the top. But then I realised I couldn't wear completely black on a date! I changed my black shirt to a dark midnight blue with an open collar. I didn't even try to tame my hair. Still, I couldn't stop the bounce in my step as I entered my club. Jacob, my favourite barman was already behind the bar grinning at me. "Morning Boss, what's got you so lively today?" Garrett and Emmett, the two bouncers were at the bar guffawing at Jacob's greeting. They all knew, of course they knew about the date. Alice couldn't keep a secret and she was the only one I had told about Lily. But nothing could dampen my mood, so I just grinned and walked to my office shaking my head.
The night went by in a blur. I was too excited to care about any problems we had. Thank god I had Kate as my manager. Finally, it was morning and that meant my date. I couldn't stop the grin that spread across my face as I saw Lily waiting outside Aroma.
Usually, I don't notice what people wear but I couldn't stop myself from taking in her appearance. She wore flat black shoes and a large black, comfy coat. Just peeking out of the bottom of the coat I could see a green dress. It looked like it was made of some floaty material. She also had a scarf and a black hat crammed on her head. Her worried expression cleared as she caught sight of me.
"Jas! You're here." She smiled. I couldn't stop myself, I hugged her close and whispered in her ear; "You ready for our date?" As I let her go, I saw the blush that had coloured her cheeks and laughed.
She giggled at me and said "Lead on to the mystery spot! I'm starving." I couldn't believe this once shy girl was now looking into my eyes and smiling all the time. I grabbed her hand and started walking in the direction of my favourite breakfast place. I could feel the warmth of her hand in mine and it just felt so right. I smiled happily, as we came upon my favourite little diner.
"Mama's place?" She queried.
"Yep. The best diner in the entire world darlin', it serves the best food, apart from my Mama's of course." I smiled as I led her through the door into the welcoming warmth. She trailed after me, I think she was unsure. But I pulled her to my favourite spot, near the window where we could see the world pass us by. Jane the waitress came over to take our order as Lily took off her coat, scarf and hat. "Do you want me to order for you?" I asked and she nodded gratefully.
I smiled at Jane "Hey. Can I have two pancake stacks with extra syrup and two large coffees please?" Jane replied "I'll just get those for you."
To fill the silence, I asked Lily about herself. "So, I can tell from the accent that you're English. What part of England you from?"
She looked a bit nervous as she replied "Well, I was born in London actually. My mum is English so she wanted to be near her parents when she gave birth. My dad is American though, so I can live over here, without a lot of trouble."
I was intrigued; "How'd they meet? Why don't you live in England now?"
Again Lily looked a bit reticent, but she replied anyway; "Well, my dad was on a scholarship in England when he met my mother, they were both at uni er... I mean, you call it college. So they fell in love and had a wedding. When they had both graduated mum found out she was pregnant. When I was 16 we moved back here. Jasper, what about your parents? Do you like Texas?"
I could tell she was deflecting but I let it go, I wanted her to know about me. "My dad died when I was 5 and my sister Rosalie was 8, but my Mama raised us just fine without him. I lived in Texas all my life, it's great. I love it, but I decided to move here when I finished College because Rosalie had moved out here and married Emmett. Who now, funnily enough works for me as a bouncer at my club." Jane interrupted us, as she placed our pancakes down with our coffees. I smiled and we both thanked her.
Our conversation moved on as we ate; "You own your own club? Wow, but you're so young. Where is it? Would I know it? Do you like it?....God Jas, you were right, these pancakes are so good!" Lily smiled as she swallowed more of it down. I think she was nervous; she seemed to be asking a lot of questions.
I smiled; "Yeah I own my own club, it's called Dusk and it's not too far away from Aroma actually. And I'm not that young! I'm 26."
I paused for a moment; "Slow down darlin', we can get more pancakes you know..."
Lily blushed, slowing down with her head bowed, but she was smiling so I knew I hadn't offended her.
I couldn't get over the fact that Lily was on a date with me. This was fantastic and she was talking to me in that accent that drove me crazy. As I paid the check, even though Lily tried to grab it, I realized I didn't want this date to be over at all. I wasn't even tired. So I took a leap; "Hey, do you want to come back to my place? Just because...well... I don't want this date to be over do you?"
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LPOV
Oh my God. He doesn't want this date to end? Somebody actually agrees with me for once! I saw Jas nibbling his bottom lip, I realised I had been silent for quite some time. I always get lost in my own thoughts and then everyone thinks I'm rude. I quickly grabbed his hand and smiled at him; "I don't want this to end either. Lead the way." My palm was warm and electricity shot up my arm from where our finger interlaced. But I couldn't pull my hand away. Jas pulled me out the door and down the street and my heart was full of joy. I was still a bit worried though, I always seem to be. Jas was talking excitedly about something, I realised I wasn't even listening. Instead I was staring at his face.
I couldn't get enough of his blue eyes, they seemed to sparkle and glisten when he talked. He just seemed so alive! I was hypnotised by his plump lips as he spoke and the curve of his mouth as he smiled at me. His smile was infectious – I just couldn't help smiling back. Smiling felt so strange after all this time, it felt as if my facial muscles didn't want to co-operate. I didn't even realise he was waiting for an answer until he was staring at me. I hadn't even heard the question, I could feel myself blushing; "Sorry, what?" I looked at the floor and back up; I couldn't believe I was such an idiot!
Thankfully Jas just chuckled; "We're here, what do you think?" I looked up to where he was pointing. It was a beautiful apartment complex. It was obviously a house at one point but had separated into flats. It had bay windows and ivy climbing up the walls. I thought it was gorgeous, so I said so; "Jas it's gorgeous, do you own it? Or rent?" I had never lived by myself, so I was intrigued. In fact I had never lived away from my parents.
Jas smiled at me; "I own it!" He voice was soaked with pride, as he continued "Yeah I bought it with my savings, it was scary but really good. I love it; wait till you see inside though!" He led me by the hand up the steps and into a hallway, then he opened his front door and I walked right into heaven.
His smell was everywhere, god I loved that smell. He had posters of old movies and records up on the walls and a guitar sat in the corner. Of course he had the large plasma TV and the leather sofas, which for some reason all men aspire to. It was open plan so I could see the obviously well-used kitchen from where I stood, and then there were two doors that led to bedrooms. I looked over at Jas and couldn't stop the grin that spread across my face, he really was perfect.
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JPOV
I was so glad I brought her home; she looked adorable in my apartment. She looked like she belonged there; I wanted her to belong here. Whoa! OK, slow down! It's only the first date!
"So you want to watch a movie or something? Seeing as I can't really offer you coffee because you know we just had some..."
"I would love to Jas. What can we watch? What do you have?" Lily replied. She was excited, almost like a kid. It was funny; it seemed almost as if she hadn't seen a film in a really long time.
I smirked cockily. Walking over to the cupboard next to my TV, I flung open the doors dramatically and unveiled my extensive DVD collection. Lily gasped and laughed while clapping her hands together. She was, for lack of a better word... cute.
She took a DVD out and hid it from me while putting it in the player. She looked over her shoulder at me; "I want it to be a surprise!"
She sat down on the sofa as I threw my arm around her and pulled her close. What can I say? I like to snuggle! She cuddled into me and the movie started to play. Fuck me... it was the fifth element. It was one of my favourite films just because it was so weird. She smiled up at me; "This way we both get eye candy – you get Milla Jovovich, and I get Bruce Willis. Yum!" She laughed at my mock outraged expression and an idea struck me.
"Hey do you want to make this a weekly thing? I know we see each other at the coffee shop but I'd really like to see you more darlin'." She beamed at me and said the one thing I hoped she would; "Really?! I'd love it, now shut up; I want to watch Bruce and all his manliness." I gave her a quick kiss on the lips and then turned back to the screen before she could say anything else. I love it when she blushes like that.
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AN: Hey guys! 2 authors notes?! I know, but I just wanted to tell you... next chapter as drama! YAY! I think their relationship is moving on quite well don't you? And Lily has become so much more confident, I love it! Don't worry, soon we will find out what she's been hiding. Any way I look forward to your comments and what not!
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