War Paint | Jonnor

Chapter 2

Jude's POV
This isn't real. Did Connor just kiss me? No, it can't be true. This can't be happening. I must be dreaming. But for some odd reason, I wanted more. I craved for more. I always knew that I had feelings for Connor, ever since we first met. At that moment, I felt safe. I felt loved. True love.

*Flashback*
"Alright class, take your seats. Now, for today's assignment, everyone is going to have to find a partner and work in pairs." says the teacher.

"Do you have a partner?" he said.

"Ummm...no." I said guiltily.

"Do you want to be mine?"

"Sure." I replied.

Stop smiling Jude! Try not to be so obvious! I am falling head over heels for this boy. But I can't help it, he's just so beautiful.

"What's your name? My name's Connor."

"Jude." I said with a cheerful smile.

*End of flashback*

Connor's POV
Jude and I were still staring at each other. I didn't want this moment to end. Our moment. Suddenly, the door flung open. I moved back to my original spot and tried to act casual. Jésus came in and told us, "Dinner's ready, come downstairs you two."

Saying no words, we both went downstairs and into the kitchen. Once we took our seats, I was welcomed by Brandon, Callie, and Mariana.

"Hey Connor, it's nice of you to join us." Brandon told me.

"It's good to see you here Connor." Callie mentioned.

"Connor! It's been like forever since the last time we've seen you! We're glad to have you with us for dinner." shouted Mariana.

"Thank guys, that means so much. I appreciate it." I tell them.

Stef walks in and gives Lena a quick smooch. "Hey Connor! We're so glad you're having dinner with us tonight, we've missed you." she says.

"I'm glad to be back. Everyone is so nice and comforting here, I could never get tired of this. And to hang out with Jude, would have to be the highlight of my night." I turn my head in his direction.

He smiles and says, "Mine too."

Jude's POV
We finish eating dinner and go back upstairs. Connor starts packing his things since he's about to leave. I stop him as he grabs a hold of his backpack. We stare into each other's eyes until I speak.

"So...how are we?"

"What do you mean?" he responds with a questioning look.

"Are we...together?"

At first, he looks confused and puzzled. He doesn't seem sure. Then, his voice starts to come up.

"Maybe I'm just confused. I don't know what I feel. But after kissing you, I realized that I like you Jude. I really really like you, there's no one I've ever kissed before that felt special to me. Do you like me back?" he said.

I nodded my head.

"Of course I do, you make everything disappear whenever I'm with you. But-"

"I know, my dad would kill me if he ever found out about this. I don't want to hide the fact that I like you from him. You're not worth anybody's secret." he tells me.

I smile and hug him. We hold into each other's arms for quite a while, I don't want this moment to end. He pulls back and kisses me on the forehead.

"I gotta go, see you at school Jude."

"See you later." I say.