Each Other

Chapter 12

Jules POV

"Growing up I learned how to conceal my feelings, I did it for Erics sake. I didn't cry when my father past, I didn't feel anything when he did. Me crying wasn't gonna bring him back so what would be the purpose? I knew he always liked Eric better than me. Even though Eric was very young...it was always obvious. On Christmas he would give Eric something so good, then me? I just got a towel from him." I told Oliver while walking side by side. 

At the moment Oliver and I are talking about our families; I'm currently rambling about my father. Something about Oliver just made me feel safe and I felt comfortable talking to him about it. 

"I'm sorry" was all Oliver said. "I'm sure your dad loved you very much, he just had a hard way of showing it."

I'm not gonna lie that theory has crossed my mind a few times but "He never said I love you to me" is what came out of my mouth. It's true though, he said it to my mum and to Eric...but never to me. 

Just then Oliver stopped walking and said "Jules I'm so sorry, I know that doesn't mean much-"

"-no, it means a lot coming from you." he then pulled me into a hug. 

I haven't talked about my dad to anyone in a long time so saying this and the hug was a little emotional for me. So, I cried. It wasn't a sob or anything big...just a couple of stray tears in the corner of my eyes.

We stayed like this for a while. He rubbed little comforting circles on my back to show me he cares. I inhaled and pulled back and then whipped my tears with the back of my hand. I exhaled with a chuckle and said "Sorry, I know you probably don't care about my father issues".  

He then grabbed my hands, "I care."

I just looked at him. He was still holding my hands, and I was still lightly holding his. It was silent but comfortable. But then I felt something come over me and I leaned in. He noticed and leaned in too. We were slowly coming closer and closer, inch by inch until our lips were almost touching. He put his forehead to mine. Then I did it.

I kissed Oliver Duncan Wood.

 It wasn't a long one, maybe around 3 seconds. When our lips touched, we just held it there. I then opened my eyes and quickly pulled away and took my hands back. I don't need a mirror to know how red my face was. "Umm" was all that came out of my mouth.

"Jul-" 

"-No, no it's okay. It was an accident. Heat of the moment type of thing. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that because now things are going to be weird between us. Why did I do that? Now I've ruined everything. Way to go Jules. Is it weird between us? I feel like it is. Is it hot in here? I'm getting a little sweaty-" he then cut off my rambling by pulling me into him and he kissed me. This time it was way longer. 

He rested his hands on the bottom of my back while my hands found their place on the side of his face. Kinda in between his jaw and his neck. Our lips fell into sync. His lips on mine felt right, it felt like they were a lost puppy, and it found its home. His lips were so soft, for someone who licks them a lot. It felt like a forever dream. Anne is going to have field day with this story. 

And then came bad.

"Can I get next?" I heard a voice say behind us. It scared me so I jumped back. Oh great. 

"No Lee you cannot have next...what if I want a turn?" came from George's mouth. Fred then smacked his brother and best friend on the head with his hands. 

"What are you guys doing here?" was all I could say at the moment. Still in shock from the kiss Oliver just planted on me. 

"Well, we know what you're doing here." Lee responded.