Wild Heart | Jiara

Chapter 15

It's been a couple of days since JJ asked me to be his girlfriend and I'm still on cloud nine. I can tell that my dad has noticed a change in my demeanor but has yet to ask me about it. I decide to pick up a shift at The Wreck today since I have nothing else better to do and I want to be able to treat J when we go out too. I don't want him to be the only one paying all the time. I have a few hours until my shift starts so I decide to watch a few episodes of New Girl until I start getting ready. My phone ringing causes me to pause the show.

"Hey babe." I say into the phone.

"I got off work early today, do you want to hangout for a bit?"

"I would love to except I have to work a shift at The Wreck tonight."

"Damn. I was looking forward to spending some time with my sexy girlfriend."

I'm happy he can't see me blush right now. "Well, you can stop by towards the end of my shift. I'll give you a free meal."

"You don't have to bribe me princess. I'll happily come and see you."

"Okay. I still have a couple hours until I need to leave, you want to come over?"

"Yeah, I'll be over soon."

"Okay, bye."

"Bye." He hangs up the phone and I get up from my bed to put my hair into a neat bun. I'm still in the leggings and t-shirt I slept in the night before, but I don't bother to change. J has seen me like this before and he says I look beautiful no matter what. I don't entirely believe that, but nonetheless, that's what he tells me.

I head downstairs and walk into the kitchen to get the box of Oreos from the pantry and a bottle of water from the fridge. I make my way into the living room and get comfortable on the couch. I haven't had the chance to pull the wrapping back to grab an Oreo when I hear the doorbell. I quickly set it on the coffee table in front of me and rush to answer the door.

When I open the door, my favorite smile in the entire world greets me. "Hey beautiful," he says as he puts his hands on either side of my face and leans in to place a soft kiss on my lips. He pulls away slowly and looks into my eyes. "How did I get so lucky?" he says softly. I think he's talking more to himself than me, but I can't be sure.

I peck his lips once more before I lead him inside the house. With his hand still in mine, I walk back over the couch and have a seat. I immediately pick up the package of Oreos and put one in my mouth. As I'm chewing, I offer some to J who happily accepts. I finish chewing and swallow before I break the silence.

"It's weird for you to be off early. Something must have happened." I arch my brow.

"No actually, guess the bastard just felt like being nice." He shrugs.

"I know you said you wouldn't tell me, but can I at least have a hint about our date? I need to know what to wear at least."

He smirks. "Whatever you decide to put on will do just fine. Don't worry."

"If you weren't so cute, I'd probably be the slightest bit annoyed at you right now." I fail to hide my smile as I say this so he can tell I'm teasing.

I shovel another Oreo in my mouth to distract myself. I feel his hand go on my thigh. "You haven't said anything about Pope lately." He tells me.

I swallow the last bit of Oreo and look down. "Yeah, well, there's not much to say."

"I guess he doesn't like that we're together. That doesn't surprise me."