Preferably In Bed Sheets

22/02

A/N

I am proud to reveal *drum roll please* that Hey There Delilah actually has a... TRAILER! Whaaa? Yes, I sat for three hours creating a trailer that I think is quite cool. Go check it out and tell me whatcha think :) Love you guys!!

I was awakened by my phone alarm telling me to get ready for school. There is nothing more hateful than that ding-ding noise. I knew before I had to even consider getting ready for school I have to ring Jessie first.

I don't know what to say exactly. Should I tell him that I told Harrison we're just friends? If I do then what will he think? I decided to call him, after all I did promise I would.

"Hello beautiful, how's it going?" Jessie asked in a too chirpy voice for seven thirty in the morning.

"Hi you slob, I'm good what about you?" I attempted to mimic his chirpiness but failed remarkably.

"I'm amazing, so how'd your date go?"

It felt weird for my ears to hear that word. "Date". Especially since it's Jessie the one saying it to me. Although it is weird for Jessie to use that word, I'm happy he's back to his plain old cheerful self.

"It was amazing. We went roller skating which I discovered I cannot do, then McDonalds where I got a happy meal. How'd your phone call go?"

"It was brief. She's calling by later on to talk in person. I think what we need to discuss has to be face-to-face. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself on your date. I'll talk to you after school about it more. See you later, bye."

"Bye-bye."

I wasn't sure if I should feel hurt that the conversation was so short or happy that Jessie sounded more like himself. I decided to be happy, and got up in a good mood. I threw on my uniform, and curled the ends of my hair. I was feeling like Blair Waldorf, and placed a yellow bowed hairband in my hair which I've never been brave enough to wear.

"Good morning Delilah, you are looking radiant today, has it something to do with your date? How'd it go? What did you do?" my mother asked, while reading a newspaper.

My father sat next to her, absentmindedly chewing on his cornflakes and coffee. I could hear Sian singing awfully from the shower, which probably meant she'd be late to school as school started in thirty minutes and it takes Sian an hour to dry herself and get ready.

"Great, although I don't think I'll be doing it again anytime soon. I didn't really feel a connection with Harrison in a romantic way, although he is a really good friend."

My dad grunted at my answer while drowning his cornflakes with more milk. It was the sort of grunt that said I told-you-so, although he didn't say a word, at least not verbally.

Mum lost interest in the conversation after I confirmed a second date wasn't on the table. I sighed before grabbing a banana and huffing out the door, making sure to make it thud behind me.

I began my journey to school, missing every other stair while munching my banana. I never usually like bananas but I've been going through a stage were I crave certain foods. This week is bananas.

***

I finished drawing a black sudan which sat at the entrance alleyway. I wasn't being creepy, I just realised I haven't drawn anything from my fire escape in a while and it used to be my best spot for capturing the world. I still have to finish a few details but I can easily continue it later.

"Evening madam," Jessie's voice errupted my daydreaming.

"Good evening wise sir, I expect you're well and healthy?"

"Honestly no. I have a rare case of best friend withdrawal. It happens when you are a douche to your friend and then fall out but realise you miss her too much and you are an idiot. I'm glad we're ok now."

I faintly smiled. I thought our fight was one which didn't need an apology. I guess Jessie thought otherwise, but I'm still not one to apologise for something I didn't do if that's what he is expecting. Instead I hugged him, taking in his familar scent. The hug lasted longer than necessary but it was nice to have Jessie in my arms. I didn't realise I was suffering with best friend withdrawal too.

"So is there a second date on the cards for Harrison?"

"No, I don't think so. Honestly I don't think I'm ready to be in a relationship with him. That sounds crazy but-"

"Oh no, I totally get you. It's like you just ate a slice of chocolate cake then someone places a Victoria sponge on your plate. You want to eat the Victoria sponge but you literally just ate the chocolate cake."

Although I probably shouldn't understand what the hell Jessie was talking about, I understood every word. I was the metaphoric Victoria sponge and Katie was the chocolate cake. The only problem is, we all know how addictive chocolate cake is after we have a slice. We always want more.

"So Katie? What's going on there?" I quickly changed the subject.

"Katie... I don't know how much of this I should tell you because we're in that awkward place."

"Jessie, when have we ever kept stuff from each other? Best friends remember? You can tell me anything."

Jessie exhaled a deep breathe before continuing.

"I was in love with Katie, that's not a secret. But she literally broke my heart and I don't want to get back with her if she's going to just leave me again in a year. I don't want a high school relationship. I want something more mature and I don't think she can handle that. It'd be different if I was with you. I know that you would treat me with respect and shit like that. Maybe that's why I like you so much. Because you aren't like Katie."

Ouch! Did I just get compared to Katie? I'm not sure if that hurts because I wanted to be Katie not so long ago or because Jessie likes me just because I'm not her. Does that mean he likes Paige too because she not like Katie?

"Jessie?" a sweet voice I only recognise from videos shouted my friend's name.

A moment after, dip dyed hair swung out the window locking eyes with Jessie. His face became weirdly tense like yesterday, and I worried the hulk would return.

"Hello, I'm Katie. You are?" Katie said, stretching her hand to meet mine halfway.

I felt self-conscious. This beautiful girl stood in front of me wearing a black leather jacket and high waisted shorts. She wore big, black combat boots and fishnet tights. She matched Jessie perfectly and I was almost green imagining them as a couple.

"Delilah. I'm Delilah. Actually, I should probably be leaving now. Nice meeting you."

I clambered down the stairs to my window, looking up to see Jessie one last time for today. Jessie was looking down at me, a look of innocence across his face. I felt like I was leaving him alone with the candy man from chitty chitty bang bang.

I sank into my bed, deciding a nap before dinner wouldn't be too bad. However I couldn't sleep. I twisted and turned until finally giving up and laying straight facing the roof.

I wonder what was happening now between them. Are they making out in his bed directly above me? Maybe they moved faster and are doing the do. I wished the thoughts would disappear or be replaced with images of puppies.

Instead, Paige came to my rescue like my fairy godmother. I let her blabber on about her plans for the rest of the night. However, Jessie was still there; in the back of my mind.