No Matter What ~ Jackxpenn

Chapter 36 - Later

Jack POV

The colour begins to drain from my face, and I frantically take Jenn off my lap. Shit. Shit. Shit. This is not happening right now. I am not letting Jenn and I's relationship to be ruined by letting it be exposed to the whole damn world before we want to. 

"Damn it," Anthony mutters under his breath.

"What was that Anthony?" I snap. Anthony's head looks up to meet mine, and he slowly sneaks his phone back underneath the table. Angrily, I reach over and grab it from his hands, "What the hell?" I yell, examing his screen to see that he had snapchat open. I look back at him, and he shrugs and rolls his eyes.

"It's not like you two can hide this forever," He says, switching his gaze furiously between Jenn and I, "I was just going to make it easier."

"Anthony, seriously! I am not going to let you ruin our relationship by letting it out to your million followers on snapchat!"

"Whatever. I was just trying to have a little fun," Anthony looks away and back at his food, clearly ending the conversation.

I look over to my right at Jenn, who is uncomfortably picking at her fries. I reach out and touch her arm, but to my surprise she pulls away slightly.

"What's wrong?" I whisper.

"Nothing."

"Jenn, what's wrong? It's okay, I made sure Anthony deleted the-"

"Jack, I'm fine. Just drop it, we'll talk later," She interupts goes back to picking at her food.

I gulp and try to eat some of my food, but suddenly I am unhungry. A lump gathers at the back of my throat, and I forcefully swallow it down, but I can't help the concerned thoughts swirling in my head; what happens later?

Jenn POV

I force a fake smile and turn back to the others at the table. I really didn't want to talk about this right now, especially in public and in front of our friends while at lunch at Cheesecake Factory. At the same time, I know that eventually Jack and I have to talk about it because it is something that is going to affect both of us drastically. Personally, I don't mind becoming public with our relationship. Given, I don't want to be "that couple" that constantly is holding hands, kissing, and hugging in public. However, it would be nice not to have to worry about hiding our relationship. 

I know that Jack doesn't feel this way. I could tell by the way he reacted about Anthony trying to take a video of us for snapchat. Jack has always been shy and a little insecure, but I think that revealing our relationship may be good for him. I understand where he is coming from, but I hope he realizes that it would be easier for us just to become public. Still, something tells me that our conversation later would go this smoothly. I just hope whatever verdict we come up with will be the best for our relationship.

Suddenly, Ricky's voice snaps me out of my unsettling thoughts, "Do you want me to grab a takeout box for your sandwhich? I'm getting one for mine anyways."

"Oh! Um sure, thanks!" I smile slightly, feeling Jack's eyes burning holes into Ricky's back as he walks away.

Jack reaches over and pushes the hair from out of my face, but I don't look over at him. The only way that this conservation will work is that if we are one hundred percent honest with each other, and honestly, I know the moment I look into his brown eyes, I will cave. I want this to work... No. I will fight for this to work between Jack and I. I love him, no matter what, and there is no way I could let him go. We will make it through this together. I look back over at him; his eyes are full with worry, and his head is down. I smile and grab his hand, making his head snap up to meet mine. I squeeze his hand, and he returns a slight smile. There is something on his mind, but I am afraid I know the answer already.

TIME SKIP

Once we had all paid and cleared out of Cheescake Factory in a giant crowd of laughter, we all slowly seperated into different directions. As Jack begins to walk away, I grab his arm and pull him back towards me.

"Jack wait," I plead. His head is down and he doesn't meet my gaze. Jack doesn't answer, but he turns fully to face me. I sigh in defeat, and pull him behind me, "My appartment, let's go."

When we get into the car, Jack climbs into the passenger seat and looks out the window. I look at him, and pray for him to turn his head towards me, but he doesnt. I sigh again, and start the car. Suddenly, One Direction begins to blast out the speakers, causing Jack to snap his head towards me. Embarassed, I turn down the volume, and I hear Jack chuckle, shaking his head.

"What?" I ask.

"I didn't think you liked One Direction that much," He mumbles, and I can see his smirk plastered on his face even though he is faced away from me.

"I don't," I lie. Well, it was half true. I definetely am not a hardcore fan, but I think some of their new music is good. Mostly, I started listening to them because of Jack, and I guess it just grew on me.

"Sure," Jack rolls his eyes, and reaches over to turn the volume back up, "Just because you like it," he smirks, staring back out the window. Well, at least he doesn't seem as upset anymore.

As I drive, I constantly see Jack sneaking looks at me. My cheeks flush, and I struggle to drive without cracking a smile.

"What's going on over there?" Jack smirks, "Or is it just One Direction getting to you?" 

"As if you don't know," I mutter, hoping he doesn't hear me as we pull into my appartment complex.

TIME SKIP

Jack POV

My heart seems to beat out of my chest as I wait anxiously for Jenn come to back out of her bedroom. It feels like it's been an hour since she said she "has to go change," and thoughts begin to swirl through my head. What if she is angry with me? Why did she want to talk? What if she wants to break up? 

Break Up....

Just the thought of the word sickens me. She wouldn't break up with me, would she? I know for sure that I saw her blush when I stared at her while she drove. I just can't help but think about the worse possible scenario. 

The sound of the door opening snaps me back into reality as I see Jenn walk out with a large blue sweater and sweat pants. As soon as Jenn begins to walk towards me to sit on the couch, my anxiety builds and I start rambling at a speed I didn't even realize I was capable of.

"Jenn, I'm really sorry. I just want to protect our relationship, and don't want us to break up due to something stupid like the exposure of our relationship on the internet. You are my rock and what makes me happy and I just don't want to lose you. You are my everything, Jenn. I know that you ay want to tell our fans about us but I don't know if I'm ready. What if they hate us for dating or don't accept our relationship? Please I love you and I-"

I am suddenly cut off by the feeling of Jenn's lips on mine.

Author's note: Have you seen Jack, Jenn and Lauren's videos!? I was DYING of both laughter and feels XD 

In other news, Zayn left 1D :( 

In other other news, this is one of the last chapters of this fanfiction, meaning I have to create a new book :) I am planning on creating a thatsojack fanfiction, but it will still have Jenn, and the rest of the Fab Five in it! Be sure to follow me so you know when it comes out!

ANYWAYS, CYA NEXT FRIDAY         BYEEEEEEE!