Catherine and Jackie
Authors notes: Okay so I know that the last chapter was a bit rushed and I was trying to tie up my ongoing stories… So this final chapter is in response to: Hotpinkskull 9/29/12 . chapter 3
(You rushed your ending. What was Catherine thoughts at the end? How was Catherine leaving her job and home? Details There should be more :))
Catherines POV
I wake up in Jackie's arms, they are holding me protectively but I wonder how long for. Surely she will be jetting off again shortly to film and then I will be back to square one.. Well worse really because I have to start the cold turkey process all over again.
"What's going on in that head of yours?" Jackie's sleepy voice cuts through my mind. I stroke her hair and shake my head gently "nothing important"
"I have to fly back today" She whispers and I will my body to relax and urge myself not to cry. "..you're going to need to pack some things but we can send for your stuff at a later date" Jackie continues. I look dumbstruck, how does she always know what I'm thinking and worrying about. "You don't have to.." I begin.
"Like hell I'm leaving you here Catherine.. I will drag you all the way there if I have to" Jackie declares, causing my first genuine smile to grace my lips in months. I nod slowly and try to slow the furious pace of my beating heart.
"I'm worried" I murmur, "what if I can't find a job? What am I going to be to you? Your friend like before? We need to discuss this.."
"Catherine, you will live with me, I am not letting you out of my sight again for that length of time. you will find a job, I know it'll be hard to leave as this is your home but we can make a new home together. We can have a clean break where nobody knows us or our history, I honestly think it is a good move for you but if you don't like it then we can reassess and you can come back here but for now you're coming with me. As for what you are close friends and family will know but it will take time to come out properly, I will however talk to my publicity team and work out a strategy, I want everyone to know you're my woman" she finishes with a smile.
I nod my head processing what she has said it sounds tempting, even more so because she isn't forcing it, she just wants to see if it will work and if not she is willing to try other alternatives. "okay" I respond tentatively and kiss her softly on the lips my fear draining out of my body and wonder aloud as to how I got so lucky to earn her affections. Jackie giggles softly and then looks me in the eye "We need to communicate better this time, I need you to let me inside your head."
"I promise" I reply and for once I really mean it, I don't want to lose her ever again and if communication will save us this time round I would be a fool not to try.
"When's our flight?" I smile
"Five" She smiles back and I am excited because this is our new start.. Who knows where we will go from here.
Fin