LIFE CAN CHANGE- Aaron Tveit

CHAPTER 22

[Jens pov]

Ok. Aaron was coming over for dinner. It will be fine. I should stop being so nervous! I prepared the meal and set the table, and when I saw I had some spare time I tried studying again, but I was too nervous to concentrate.

Before I knew it there was a knock on the door. Aaron was here. I went to the door and opened it and saw Aaron standing there looking as nervous as I felt which made me laugh a little. "Hey" he said, sounding off. "I didn’t want to come empty handed so I brought wine" he said as he came in.

"Great!" I said as I got 2 glasses from the closet and immediately poured myself a glass. If I wanted to get through this night, being drunk sure will help. Before I knew it Aaron and I drank already half of the bottle without saying a word.

Ok, here goes nothing I though "so I didn’t want to start the evening like this but I’m too nervous to keep this in. I’m scared of going home alone, everyone gossiping about Chris and me. So I was wondering.." but I couldn’t continue the sentence, I was too scared of him saying no. "What is it Jen? You can say whatever it is on your mind" Aaron said as he came closer to me I was thinking, maybe, if you wouldn’t mind, coming with me. And be my fake boyfriend.." I said quietly and looked at the floor.

I couldn’t look at him. I was too scared of rejection, even if it was just so he'll be my fake boyfriend. Aaron was quiet. And it felt like ages until he talked. "No, I don’t want to come and be your fake boyfriend" .

There it is. What I was afraid of. I knew it. This was such a stupid idea. I could feel a tear escaping my eye. But I felt Aaron getting closer, and then he lifted my chin so that id look into his eyes. "I don’t want to go be your fake boyfriend." he said again slowly.

“I want to come with you as your real boyfriend" and before I realized what was happening or what Aaron just said his lips were on mine. I was too shocked to reply the kiss and Aaron let go of me a little embarrassed. "I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have done that" he said and took a step back.

"Did you mean what you said? Do you want to be my boyfriend?" this cant be real. Obviously I’m dreaming "yes.. I do. But if you don’t want-" and before he finished his sentence I kissed him. I couldn’t let this moment slip away. Aaron wanted to be with me. Everything felt unreal.

I felt his soft lips against mine as he hugged me closer to him. Gentle and strong at the same time. I didn’t want this moment to end. But eventually we parted and looked into each others eyes. "Is this really happening?" Aaron asked “I think this might be a dream" I said not breaking our eye contact. And then Aaron kissed me again, this time longer, and sure of his actions. "Did this feel like a dream?" he said with a huge smile on his face. "I really hope it wasn't" I said smiling back at him.

"So we’re both sure now? This is real" he said and we both laughed. We were so nervous before and now everything feels so right and we could relax and enjoy each others company. "So can you really come with me next week?" I said as I went to the table so we could finally start eating.

"Umm, I want to come! But I’m not sure when exactly I’ll have rehearsals. I’ll make sure to make it for the engagement party, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to come before or stay after. I’m going to need to check tomorrow what our schedule is for the next week."

I was a bit disappointed because we were finally together and I wanted to spend all my time with him, but I was also relieved. Though I wasn’t sure if him meeting all my family so fast was such a great idea.

“Ok, don’t forget to let me know. And I’m coming on Monday! Brynn was right. I am coming to see my boyfriend" I said laughing. I can’t believe this, he is really my boyfriend. “I guess she was right and we have to thank her, if not for her I’m not sure I would’ve had the courage to tell you how I feel" he said with a cute shy smile. "Well we'll both go thank her on Monday" I smiled back.

"Just for the record- this is not a first date or anything! Tomorrow night we're going to go on a real date, ok?" he asked excitedly "yeah, what are you planning?" I was just as excited as him, and all the nerves I had before were completely gone by now.

"It’s a surprise! I’m not telling you now!" he said and laughed at my expression. "But I won’t be able to study! I’ll be too curious!" I really didn’t like surprises. "Then I’ll just have to distract you" he said pulling me up from my chair and pulling me towards the TV.

"Mm a distraction from you does sound like a good plan" I said as he leant down to kiss me. Eventually we turned on the TV and put some movie though we were too busy kissing, cuddling, talking and just enjoying being together to notice what the movie was about.

It was getting late and I was starting to get tired. "I think its time for bed for you" Aaron said "I’m tired, but I don’t want this day to end" I said sinking deeper into the couch "c'mon. Let’s get you to bed" Aaron said pulling me up from the couch.

I went into my bed and Aaron stood next to me, and when I was tucked in he kissed me on the forehead. "Goodnight Jen" he said and turned around "where do you think you’re going? Come in here!" I said when I saw him heading towards the door "are you sure?" he asked a little nervous.

"Just come in here before I drag you in" I said sitting up "ok ok. I’m coming, you don’t need to come out of bed" he said laughing "good" I said smiling at him when he came into bed and hugged me "goodnight Aaron" I said while turning off the light "goodnight Jenny" Aaron said as he leant to kiss me one last time before we fall asleep. I went to sleep in Aarons arms. How did I get so lucky?

I woke up feeling lips brushing on my forehead and a finger trailing on my arm. This felt so good and I didn’t want it to end so I pretended to still be asleep. But I guess Aaron was awake for a while and saw something different realizing I was up.

“Good morning” he said as he brushed his lips against my ear and I could feel him smiling. “Good morning” I answered smiling too and slowly opening my eyes, looking at Aaron who was now leaning above me. “Did you sleep well?” he asked leaning closer to me. “How could I not sleep well with you here with me?” I heard him give a small laugh and then felt his lips on mine.

“Mm Aaron, as much as I love doing this we need to get up” I said breaking the kiss but his lips wouldn’t move my face as he gave me small kisses. “Why? This is so much better than anything else” he said between kisses.

“c’mon” I said rolling from under him “I need to study and you have rehearsals. And I’d really like to go running to” I said now standing next to him as his body slumped down on the bed and he shoved his head in the pillow.

“ughh” he made some unclear sound into the pillow. “If you don’t let me kiss you at least let me sleep” and I couldn’t help but laugh at him. He acted like a little boy. “Get up Aaron unless you want me to go running without you” I said while heading to the bathroom to get myself ready.

By the time I came back my bed was empty I want to my kitchen and saw Aaron preparing coffee. “I see you’re awake” I said laughing going towards him “You didn’t give me much choice” he said and I couldn’t help but laugh at his expression.

“So, are you coming? I need to study today and I’m not sure when the next time I’ll be able to so I need as much time as I can get” I said walking towards the door. “Yeah let’s go” he said as he finished his coffee and put the cup down.

We ran on the same route that we do every day and talked about my studies and what his rehearsals. It was like a regular conversation and I was happy that now that we were together we were still friends and open with each other.

It sounds like something obvious but some relationships just don’t have that. Once you get together it’s only about that and you don’t talk about anything anymore. I’ve been in a relationship like that and I don’t want that to ever happen to me again.

We arrived back at my apartment and Aaron kissed me. “Don’t forget we’re going on our first date tonight” he called out to me just as I was walking into my building. “How can I forget?” I turned around smiling at him. “I’ll call you when I finish rehearsals and come over,ok?” he said before leaving. “Yeah, enjoy” I said as I went into the building and he left.