Learning To Cope (Lerrie/ Jerrie)

Chapter 9

Okay but their smiles, and Leigh's arm around Perrie's waist. Cuties.

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(Perrie's pov)

After I woke up I decided that I wanted to be the one to make Jade breakfast today as I wanted her to allow me to care about her as much as she cares about me.

She's been looking after me ever since she moved in so I wanted to look after her as well now I knew how she was feeling.

I knew how she felt about me though especially as she said that she doesn't want to 'worry or burden me.'

I made her breakfast but when I went back upstairs to her room I saw her looking around her room, a slight panicked look on her face.

"Jade." I smiled and I saw her breath a sigh of relief once she saw me before giving me a look when she saw the tray I was holding. 

"Perrie..." 

"Before you say anything Jade, I want to look after you as well. You look after me, let me return the favour."

She sighed, but gave in and let me place the tray on her lap.

I made myself breakfast afterwards, but afterwards I had the house to myself for a while as Jade had to go out to shop so I decided to clear out a couple rooms. Apparently it's 'therapeutic'.

I went up to the attic to see if there was anything in there that was worth keeping.

However just as I was walking towards the back, I tripped over something and felt a twinge in my ankle.

I grimaced and clicked my tongue, reaching down to massage my ankle slightly.

However when I saw what I'd tripped over, my breath hitched in my throat. 

It was our old photo book.

I picked it up and turned to the first page, the pain in my ankle now completely forgotten.

I felt tears stinging my eyes at the first photo. 

It was just us at a theme park she'd dragged me to while on holiday, the reason I felt so sentimental over it however was that, as the photo was being taken, she'd embraced me and while I was looking at the camera, she was gazing at me, her eyes shining.

I sniffled and traced the outline of her smiling face with my finger and I couldn't stop myself from shedding a few tears as my eyes landed on the next picture.

She was pressing her lips to my cheek, hard, and my bright expression said it all.

Then I saw what was written under the photo and I had to cover my mouth to stop the sobs.

Love you forever my baby! - Leigh ♥️

I sighed sadly, biting my bottom lip hard to stop myself from crying as I drummed my fingers on the table next to me, turning the page again.

The next photo was a photo of us at my 'surprise  birthday party' that she'd organized and hidden. (She could never keep a secret and that day was no exception.) I couldn't help but crack a smile, even with the tears running down my cheeks, when I saw the beautiful emerald green dress that she was wearing, which had actually been the reason I'd found out.

She took me with her to pick it out and after a bit she cracked and told me.

It was still pretty perfect though, especially as Leigh had gone to all this trouble for me.

I remember she asked me how it was when we were back home and I expressed how much I loved it with peppering kisses to her face, which made her laugh, the best sound in the world.

I finished with a proud 'I love you.' Before she pressed a long kiss to my lips and stared at me with such love that I swear I felt my heart melt.

I love her. 

"I love her." I whispered, sitting down on an old wooden chair.

"I love her and I'll never stop loving her."

I ran a hand through my hair, lost in my thoughts until I heard Jade shout. "Perrie? Pez?"

She was back.

I climbed down from the attic. "Hey Jadey." 

"Pezza!" She grinned at me.

"What's that smile for?" I teased.

"Might have gotten you your favourite snack food!" She smiled, making me run to the kitchen.

I heard her giggle behind me. 

I was now eating, when I suddenly remembered what I was going to say and grabbed Jade's hand, making her look at me, with concern written on her features.

"Everything okay babes?" She questioned.

"Mm. Jade?"

"Yes?"

"I want to do what Jes suggested?"

"Which was?"

"I want to visit Leigh."

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Hello gorgy huns! 

I'm excited for the next part, knowing what's coming. It's going to be emotional.

Anyway hope you enjoyed this, love you all and see you soon. Mwah! ❤️