Ramona POV
I wanted to stay away from people forever. However, that was difficult in a house full of people. I found myself walking out to the yard to avoid contact.
I sat in a particular fluffy patch of grass, under a tree. I tried to not let my thoughts wander, but that was hard. The first thing that crossed my mind was Jackson. Big surprise. Then I thought of Lola, and how I hurt her. Well, she didn't know of the certain moment Jackson and I shared, but if she did she would be devastated.
I had slipped so far into thought I did not hear Jackson enter the yard and sit next to me. I stood in surprise. This caused Jackson to cringe.
"Sorry, I was trying to be sweet but it didn't really work" He stuttered. I gave him a small smile and relaxed. This is okay, it's just sitting, I reminded myself.
Jackson cleared his throat and looked as if he was about to give a monologue. He turned to me and simply stated, "I love you."
"What?!" This is not what I was expecting. Before I could continue my obnoxious 'What?!' thought he cut me off.
"We haven't known each other for that long, but Ramona, you've changed my life. I've been happier, funnier, and I got a real family. But as we know, family doesn't work for us. It has never worked. I've always been attracted to you, even if I didn't realize. I didn't always know what I want but now I do. I want you."
He looked at me with the most hopeful eyes. I tried to find the words, but I simply couldn't. Jackson had stated what I felt perfectly. All was right and all I wanted to do was pull him in for a kiss, but my brain had other plans.
"What about Lola?" I blurted. Once again he cringed. The energy between us was broken.
"I dumped her." He stated. I was really not expecting this information. He actually broke up with her? It is one thing to say you want someone, and another to something about it. I knew I should feel bad or guilty for my friend, but I couldn't stop the grin that was crawling up my face. I giggled.
Jackson looked surprised, but he returned the smile. He cupped my face in his hands, and pulled me closer. I snuggled his body closer to mine, and for the first time, I was fully aware of our lips colliding.
I never wanted this to end.
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