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Look who manger to squeeze a chapter out for you guys! I had started to write this and then late one night, I finished it. I know I had said I may not be able to update but this was already written so I thought I'd post it this week, so you'll have chapter 11. I'm trying so hard to update weekly but high school homework is at its finest for me. Sorry guys!
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!
I see that in the reviews, you liked the Kick moment I had put in. Well, you are going to love this! Sorry if you think it gets too mushy or if it gets lame or if any explanation sucks. I've decided to write my chapters a week early, or at least start it, so it'll be ready to edit and post, the next week for you sugas! Oh yeah, if you haven't noticed, I'm gonna call y'all sugas and darhlins! xx
(Hope y'all don't mind)
I feel that most of you don't read the big bold bit at the top (especially if it's too long) and just skip ahead to the story, I want to thank those who read my boring life updates (XP) and I want to do something in return. So I propose A CHALLENGE! (Bet that caught your eye) There's a word in this chapter that I feel I've used too much, it begins with a 'G' and the letter 'E' appears twice (hint #3: the word is in the first paragraph of the story too!). Whoever guesses this gets a shout out in chappie 12! Note that I will shout out everyone who guesses this right AND whoever attempts it! If you get it right, you will get a big, bold shout out (that's the difference) PLUS I'll sneak you a peek of the next chapter...
If your confused, just PM me and I'll clear it out for ya
Read on carefully darhlins!
My eyes flutter open and it takes a while for my sight to adjust from the pitch black, to the cosy cottage room I'm in. I lift my head up and I see Jack. He smiles down at me and I grin back. I realise what position we're in and for once, I don't care and I don't feel embarrassed, I just snuggle closer to him and wrap my arms around him, hugging him. He returns the gesture and doesn't pull away, instead he kisses the top of my head.
"You two act like you're a couple" I jump and Jack chuckles at me, pulling me closer, stroking my blonde hair. "I see that you're quite comfortable the way you are, I'll make some breakfast." And with that, Jack's grandmother quietly leaves the room, silently closing the door.
"You don't feel awkward?" Jack asks me. I look up at him in confusion. "About the position we're in?" He explains. I shake my head and place it in his chest, listening to his heartbeat quicken. "Then I guess you wouldn't mind this" he says and pulls me into his lap. For the first time, I don't blush or get nervous in any way, I actually feel quite comfortable. I bury my head deeper into his chest and realise that I don't feel any fabric, I can't feel the soft material that belongs to his usual V-necks. I can feel Jack's heartbeat start to race even more at my gesture and that's when I realise.
He's not wearing a shirt.
"Jack!" I exclaim and lift my head up. I look at his face and see the faintest tint of pink on his cheeks. "Why aren't you wearing a shirt?"
"Well, you fell asleep on me in this position, last night-"
"Last night?!" I interrupt. "My parents and brothers are gonna be worried sick! What if they think I've been kidnapped or if I've been killed or if-"
"Kim calm down," Jack says, interrupting my rant "Your family know you're safe here, my grandmother called them yesterday while you were still out of it and told them that you would have to spend the night" I let out a sigh of relief and snuggle back into Jack's chest only to remember why I had taken my head off of it. I open my mouth but Jack, knowing what I was going to ask, just continues. "I woke up early this morning and tried to get out of your strong grip. I managed to solve this by putting a pillow in your arms. I then had breakfast, then a shower and when I came out, I realised I had left my shirt in this room. So I came back and then I saw you basically suffocating that pillow and took it out of your arms and then you started kicking in your sleep so I tried to lie you down on the couch but you just grabbed me and calmed down."
"Why didn't you just wake me?"
"I didn't want to," he shrugs "You looked so cute and peaceful that I didn't have the heart to. Anyway I wouldn't want to wake you."
"Just checking, you don't really care do you?" I ask, gesturing to the position we were once in. He shakes his head in response. "Ok!" I say cheerfully and snuggle back down. I hear Jack chuckle.
"Thought you felt awkward with me having no shirt"
"I didn't," I tell him "I was just wondering" Jack lets out a laugh at my response and I feel his stomach shaking. "Jaaack!" I moan as my head's hard pillow moves. The door makes a small squeak and I hear the shuffling of slippers and I immediately know that Jack's grandmother just entered.
"Here you go dear" she says and places the tray onto the small table. I turn my head so that I can look at her and smile as a thank you. She looks back kindly in response. "Jack, be a sweetie and help wash up in the kitchen"
"Ok Grandma" She then smiles and leaves the room, except this time, leaving the door open for Jack. "Looks like I better get up" I moan and just snuggle deeper and hug tighter. "I'm that comfortable am I?" He jokes and I let out a muffled sound in response. He chuckles and kisses the top of my head. I sigh in defeat and unwrap my arms and get off his lap. He then stands up but I hold my arms out for a hug. He chuckles again and leans down and hugs me. He's pulling away when a loud bang shocks us both and then I realise that his lips are on mine. Not only that but we still have our arms around each other. We don't dare move, waiting for the other to do something first.
"Never mind Jack!" His grandmother calls from the kitchen "I've fixed the dishwasher!"
Jack then realises that he's not needed in the kitchen anymore and kisses me. I, of course, kiss back and pull him down onto the couch. We're in this make-out session when we both pull apart and just stare at each other. "Wow" we both whisper and he pulls me onto his lap again, my back leaning against his bare chest.
"Eat your breakfast my dear Kim" he says and feeds me a spoonful of cereal. I roll my eyes, but inside I'm confused on why he didn't say anything else about our kiss. Oh well. I'll ask him later.
"I can feed myself!" I pout and take the spoon off him. He sits there, arms around my waist and head resting on my shoulder, while I finish off my breakfast.
"Come on!" I laugh and grab his hand, loving the sparks I feel, and drag him to the willow tree by the lake. Who knew that behind that old, creepy house, there was a cozy cottage and a beautiful field?
"Wait." Jack suddenly said, stopping in his tracks, his grip on my hand stopping me as well. He tells me to close my eyes, unsure, I hesitate but he soon convinces me. He then lets go of my hand and I feel him behind me. "Piggyback or surprise?" He asks. I giggle at his question
"What do you think is best?"
"Hmmm, I think I prefer surprise"
"Then surprise me"
"You sure?"
"Positive. I trust you," I confirm "Anyway, I can get a piggyback anytime I like"
"Ok" he whispers, barely audible, into my ear. I shiver at his gesture and I feel him smirk.
I'm suddenly lifted off the ground and I squeal in delight and fear. "Can I open my eyes now?" I ask, perfectly knowing that he had just picked me up, bridal style.
"Yep" I open my eyes only to close them again when he leans his head towards mine and places a soft kiss on my lips. I grin at him and he smiles back.
"So can we go to the willow tree now?" I whine. He chuckles at my childish behaviour and takes off running, with me still in his arms. "Jack!" I scream and I flung my arms tightly around his neck, afraid that he would accidentally drop me.
We soon reach the old willow tree and we're inside, hidden by the long green curtains that the tree provides. I gasp in amazement, taking in the beautiful surrounding. The sun peeking through, the green looking so unrealistic, the leaves dipping into the river and the breeze rushing past us every now and then. "Wow! This is beautiful!" I exclaim. I hear Jack murmur something in response. "Ummm... Can you put me down now?" I ask and Jack chuckles at me.
"Now?"
"Don't. Drop. Me. Brewer." I threaten. He laughs and plops down. I yelp as he brings me down with me, he lets out a quiet groan as I land on him. "I told you not to drop me!"
"I didn't." He says, poking the tip of my nose "I sat down and you came down with me!" I huffily cross my arms, knowing he was right. "Are you gonna get off me or are you just gonna sit on my lap like this morning?" I pretend to think, stroking my chin.
"Yes." I simply say and he laughs. I smirk back at him and he lies down onto the grass, his hair messily around his head. "Whatcha doing?" I ask
"Wondering why I can't do it." Confused, I get off his lap and lie down next to him.
"Can't do what?" I ask. He sighs.
"I can't believe after all that has happened, I can't muster up the slightest bit of courage and just do it."
"I'm confused"
"Why can't I do it? Why can't I just freaking do this?" He yells, throwing his arms into the air. I think he's no longer talking to me, just trying to battle with this 'fear' and just do what he wants to do... Whatever that is.
I've known Jack for quite a long while now and I know when he wants to talk about whatever's troubling him and when he wants to figure it out by himself. So being the good friend I am, I stay silent as he thinks.
After a while, he sighs. "Come here" he says and I rest my head onto his chest as he put his arm around my waist, the other playing with my hair. I start to feel drowsy and feel my eyelids getting heavy. "Why can't I do it Kim?" He quietly asks. Before I drift off to dreamland, I tell him one more thing...
"Because Jack," I yawn "You're afraid."
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