Sorry for the short chapter tonight :)) feeling unmotivated but I wanted to get something up for you lot as you're all so bloody amazing 💕
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Holly's POV
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"Home sweet home," I sigh, falling facefirst down onto the living room sofa.
JJ and Ella chuckle, getting their bags through the front door and shutting it behind them. It's seven pm and we've just returned from the rented house in the countryside. I miss the guys already, and the little trip was what I needed, however, I'm happy to be back at home, surrounded by comfort and familiarity. I like trips and traveling, but I always find myself missing home in the first twenty-four hours wherever we are. I think I'm just a home person, to be honest.
"What time do you girls want dinner?" JJ asks, hanging his hoodie up on the coat rack.
"Don't worry about it, babe," Ella yawns, rubbing the back of her neck. "I'll get it sorted soon"
JJ shakes his head and bends down to kiss Ella on the lips. Ella smiles and pulls away, JJ's hand rubbing her back slowly.
"You sit down and relax. I'll cook tonight"
"If you insist," Ella chuckles, putting her feet up on the coffee table.
I turn myself upside down on the sofa and dangle my legs over the edge. My leggings rub against my skin as I move, and my eyes follow my shoelaces as they fly around, undone. I feel so tired and lazy after the long drive. All I want is to go have a hot bath and then get to bed, but I know Ella and JJ will be on my back if I don't eat dinner tonight. I promised JJ I would have normal portions again, but I don't know how well I'll be able to have my word now that it's actually happening.
"God, I have such a headache," Ella winces, lying back on the sofa. "I could really go for some maccies right now. I think it would help"
"Don't even," JJ chuckles. "I'll get you some meds"
JJ leaves the living room and starts walking upstairs for his special pain meds that he uses during spar sessions. They're only supposed to be for him and other fighters, but when Ella and I feel ill, he'll give us the strong pills that makes us feel better in a matter of minutes. I genuinely love how he likes to take care of Ella and I, although sometimes we find it annoying how much he over-analyzes us even when we say we're fine. I wouldn't ever trade him for anyone else though.
I could really go for a McDonalds too, but Ella and I both know we can't do that when JJ's training for his boxing matches. He has another one at the end of the month and we find it unfair on him if we get fast food. JJ thinks we're great for supporting him this way, but we never let him know about the times we sit in the parking lot in Ella's car, scoffing down greasy cheeseburgers and chips. He doesn't have to know.
"Tomorrow. My car. Maccies. Anything you want. On me. Deal?" Ella smirks mischeviously.
"Deal," I grin, fist bumping Ella.
We shut up again when JJ enters the room with the medication and a glass of water. He hands the items to Ella and she thanks him before swallowing the pills. JJ puts his hand on my head, making me look up at him.
"Black cod, broccoli, and lemon rice okay with everyone?"
Ella and I both nod, smiling at him. I like that JJ's cooking more and improving his skills. His healthy choices make me want to throw myself out the window sometimes, but I'm grateful he tries his hardest to be home during the evening and spend time with Ella and I. It can't be easy for him to juggle training, YouTube, Sidemen shoots, and merch meetings along with the music stuff.
