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

Chapter 132: Jake's P.O.V

Jake's P.O.V

I quickly hopped down the steps of the bus, catching up with Josh as we made our way down the sidewalk towards the bar, because the last thing I wanted to do was get stuck behind Jess and Sam.

"Tonight was great." Josh said, turning to me. "You really changed up the solo on that last song." I nodded, subtly peeking back at Jess as we kept walking. My heart sunk as Sam wrapped his arm around her, pulling her closer, but every time I looked back, her eyes met mine and I couldn't help but smile.

She hadn't been on my side of the stage in a few nights, but tonight it felt like she couldn't take her eyes off of me. I loved it.

And Josh was right.. every night I had been showing off, just to try and get a little bit more of her attention. So, I guess it finally worked. I missed how she'd be there for me in the wings every night, just to tell me how amazing I was. I bit down on my lip, holding in my smile.

"Y-yeah." I said back to Josh. "I.. I'm just trying some new stuff."
"Well, it's working." He laughed, looking forward. "So keep it up. Everyone loved it." I nodded, peeking back again.

When we finally got to the bar, I rushed over, grabbing the door. Josh and Danny made their way in, Sam followed closely, guiding Jess in behind him. Before she walked past, I flashed her a smile. My heart started racing as she smirked back at me, giggling to herself, shaking her head. I followed her closely, shutting the door behind us.

As we made our way across the bar, my heart stared to race as I smelt traces of her perfume floating through the air; so fresh and clean with the faintest hint of her lavender shampoo. I remember it so vividly from when I'd fall asleep next to her every night, my face nuzzled in her hair.

I haven't had a full nights sleep since.

When we got to our table, I quickly grabbed the seat across from Jess as Sam slid in next to her, pulling her chair closer to him. I felt my face get hot, but did my best to keep a subtle smile.

"Shots for the table!" Josh called out, sitting down next to me.
"Shots already?" Danny laughed. Sam nodded.
"Shots!" He joined in, now waving down one of the waitresses. I peeked up at Jess to get a sense of how she felt.. but she seemed into it.

"Did someone say shots?" The waitress laughed as she made her way over.
"Yeah, shots for everyone." Josh said, smiling up at her. She smirked back, giving him a wink. I couldn't help but smile. The sooner he found someone new.. the less I had to worry. My eyes shot over to Sam, who's gaze was already locked on Jess, balancing his chin on his hand.

This was killing me.

"And for you?" She said, turning towards me. My cheeks burned. The last time I got wasted, I had ruined everything so.. maybe it was time to calm down. It just wasn't worth it anymore.

"Um.. just a water for me." I said quietly. She nodded, heading back over to the bar. I peeked back up at Jess to see her already staring, giving me a questioning look. I smirked, shrugging my shoulders. Her smile grew as she nodded, then turned back to Sam, reaching her hand over, placing it on his leg. My stomach dropped.

How badly I missed the feeling of her touch, even with the most innocent of intentions. I still got butterflies when her fingers gently glided across my skin. It was taking everything in me just to keep my hands to myself.

It wasn't long before the shots arrived at the table. Josh held up his glass, flashing us all a wide smile. Everyone else did the same. I subtly held up my glass, peeking back over at Jess, her eyes still locked on Sam.

"Here's to another great show, and to doing it all over again tomorrow!" He yelled, quickly downing his drink. Everyone else followed. I sighed, taking a big sip of my water. I already knew it was going to be a long night. Nothing was worse than being the only sober one. The night dragged on longer than I had ever experienced. Now I was starting to remember why I drank so much.