Chapter 3-10 (POV Jo)
He reaches his hand out to move my hair away from my eyes. Next thing I know, he's holding my cheek softly, and leaning in. I turn my face away, and my cheeks feel so hot I'm afraid he'll burn his hand.
"What's wrong, Jolene? Don't you want this?"
"I'm sorry! I do, I so do...just...do it again! I'll-" he cuts me off, laughing. He's so beautiful when he laughs, the way he smiles from his eyes.
"You're right, Jo. I don't want summer hanging in between this. How about you go off, do your thing, and find me when we get back. We'll try this again. If you still turn away, I'll know it's too soon. Sound good?"
I bite my lip and ponder for a second. No, it doesn't sound good, actually. I want this now. I've wanted it for so long, so why'd I turn away? I came to him about it, so why was I the one to turn away? I look at him and he's got this face...his face- he's trying not to smile, not to laugh. He looks so sure of himself, like he knows he's right. It's the kind of cockiness I've seen so often on Cas's face, and maybe that's why I'm so comfortable with him. I can trust that face.
"Yeah, okay. We'll wait. You'll find me in the fall, and I swear by then I'll get over the blushing," I half laugh. He beams and nods, ruffling my hair the way he always does.
"Don't feel like you have to stop the blushing- red's a brilliant color on you, ferret."
AN: Yes, this part of the story is over. I hope you've enjoyed it so far. Cas, Jo, Fred, and George will return in "Whims of Witches" which I will begin publishing in a week or two. There will be a rating change, and action, and romance, and if you the audience wishes to participate, I'll start having polls about crazy random happenstances you want me to include. Point is- the story must and will go on. I hope to see you all on the other side. Forever yours,
-cowriter