You're the One - Part 1 || Greta Van Fleet

Chapter 70: A Promise

Jake's P.O.V

I hated leaving her. It was the first time in my life where the last thing I wanted to do was play a show. After everything we had gone through today, I didn't want her to have to be alone.

When I pulled back up to the venue, Sam was outside smoking. I knew he'd have questions now.

"Hey, where'd you guys go? Where's Jess?" He asked.
"She's.. sick." I said simply, leaning up against the doors next to him. "She's staying at the hospital overnight." I saw his eyes get wide as he took another drag, eventually nodding.
"I, um.. I heard, Jake." He said quietly. My heart started beating faster.
"H-heard what?" I asked, my cheeks burning.
"About Jess." I sighed.
"Well.. don't worry. There's nothing to know." I said quietly, looking away.

"Oh..well.. that's good.. right?" He asked. I shrugged, not sure how I felt about everything yet. I know in the long run it was good. So much was happening right now. This was for the best. For both of us. But after talking about it with her, I couldn't help but start to get excited about the idea. I had never even thought about having kids. 

Not until her.

"I guess." I finally said.
"Is.. is she okay?" He asked. I nodded, looking back at him.
"Yeah, she's fine. They said she was just.. run down. She'll be good by tomorrow, but.. I'm gonna head back after the show tonight." Sam nodded, taking another drag.
"Should we all come?" He asked. I shook my head.
"No.. it's okay. I'd.. rather it just be us." I said, shooting him a look. He nodded, knowing what I meant.

"Does.. Josh know?" He asked quietly. I shook my head.
"No." I said plainly. He nodded again, looking away.
"He's.. kinda been freaking out all day."
"Well, it's not his problem." I snapped.
"No, but.. you know."

I did know. But he told me he was going to back off, once and for all, so this wasn't his concern anymore. If anything happened, it was between me and Jess. He had no reason to be freaking out.

And then.. the rest of the night was a blur.

I hadn't realized how much I had gotten used to Jess always being around. I could barely even remembering performing. It all came down to muscle memory, cause my mind was back at the hospital. I always felt guilty when my heart wasn't in it, because I knew how excited the fans were to be there; I hated not being able to give them what they wanted when they came out. 

But tonight made me realize I never wanted to go another night without her again.

I hadn't even been nervous the entire tour, just knowing she was around somewhere, watching. And I knew I always had her to look forward to once I got off stage.

"You were amazing." She'd always say, just like it was the first time. I felt a smile escape my lips and then screams erupted from the front row. I couldn't help but laugh. If only they knew.

Once I zoned back in, I realized we were on the final song of the set. I did my best to at least try to enjoy myself tonight. But it was no use. I forced a smile, taking a bow and quickly ran off into the wings backstage.

"Wow, you were great!" Sam called out. I smiled, nodding.
"Thanks." I managed, as we made our way into the dressing rooms. I'd have to take his word for it.
"You heading out now? Don't have time to meet anyone outside?" I nodded, tossing off my jacket, pulling a clean shirt over my head.
"I told her I'd come back as soon as we were done. I don't want her waiting up." I said, pushing the hair out of my face, tying it up in a bun. Josh looked over at me confused.

"W-what are you talking about? Where's Jess?" He asked.
"Don't worry about it." I snapped, gathering the rest of my things into my backpack.
"Jake, you can't not tell him." Sam chimed in. He looked over at Josh. "Jess is in the hospital."
"What?" Josh yelled. "What's wrong? What happened? Did you guys find out? Is she okay?"
"Yes. We found out. And yes. She's fine. They're just keeping her overnight."
"If she's fine then why are they keeping her overnight? W-what happened?" I bit down on my lip, feeling my face get hot.