One I've Been Missing

If I Get My Way (Part 2)

After our dinner, Perrie was all mysterious about where we were going.

"Pez, come on, it's been 15 minutes already. Where are you taking me?" I whined

"You'll find out soon enough, don't worry." she said

"I don't like surprises, you know." I said jokingly.

"Well, Miss Thirlwall, I'm sure you'll like this one." With a smirk, she said.

"Getting cocky, aren't we?" I said, raising my eyebrows, and she held a chuckle.

Soon enough, the car came to a stop, and I saw the Hempstead Observatory.

"No way!" I said, impressed: "You remembered what I told you about me studying constellations as a kid."

"Of course I remembered, I remember everything you tell me. Now, let's get inside, so you can see the stars." She said this while extending her arm for me to grab.

We went inside, and Perrie guided me to a secluded area. "Are you sure we're allowed in here? It appears to be closed to the public" I inquired, concerned.

"Don't worry, I've pulled a few strings" she said with a wink. She opened the door, and there was a big telescope inside.

I immediately ran towards it, so I could take a look. "Oh my god, I can actually see Orion from here!"

Perrie came near me, so we could take turns looking through the telescope while I rambled on about astronomy. She seemed genuinely interested in everything I was saying and asked questions. We had a really nice time, and now she was taking me back home. She parked in front of my house.

"I had a really great time today, Jade" she said, turning to me.

"Me too; it was really the best date I've had." I said with a smile

"Well, I'm glad." She said it sincerely and then playfully. "I do try my best, you know?"

"And you succeeded, Miss Edwards, so congratulations." We stayed silent for a couple of seconds, just gazing into each other's eyes. "You're very different from anyone I've gone out with before."

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When Jade said that, I got really nervous because soon enough I would have to tell her just how different I really was, or maybe she already noticed and that was what she was referring to. I decided to ask her anyway.

"What do you mean?"

"You know, I've dated a lot of "nice guys" and they all looked harmless but were actually assholes, and you are like the opposite; you look very badass but is a softie." She finished with a small chuckle.

"Let's not talk about those assholes tonight, and I'll have you know that I am literally a softie." I said playfully, and Jade laughed. "But in all seriousness, if I get my way, I will take care of you and treat you like you deserve."

I don't know why I feel so strongly about Jade already; I was never one to rush into relationships, especially because I had a few bad ones, but I guess with her, it was just different. We stayed there staring into each other's eyes, then I cupped her cheek and we both leaned in.

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Holy Shit! Perrie was kissing me, and I have to say it was the best kiss I've ever had; she was perfect at that. At this point, my hands were already at the back of her neck and hers were caressing my waist, she asked for entrance with her tongue, which I allowed, and we only parted ways when air became an issue. Both of us were breathing a little heavily; the sound of our breaths was cut by Perrie.

"Jade, I have to tell you something." I could tell she was really nervous, so I held her hand to reassure her.

"What is it?" I asked, and she took a deep breath before answering.

"So... I was born with ovotesticular disorder, which is a disorder of sexual development. People who have that can be born with gonadal tissue from both sexes; this can look different in a lot of cases, but in my case, I ended up being a girl who also happened to have a dick."

I was a little shocked to learn that, but I didn't mind; I liked Perrie for her personality and for who she was, not for what she had between her legs. Besides, I have already hooked up with an intersex woman before; after all, she was the one who gave me Jasmine, but I was afraid of telling Perrie that and making her think that it was some sort of fetish for me because it wasn't. So I decided to keep that to myself for now.

"I understand why you were nervous telling me about that, but you don't have to be." I could see her eyes light up a little when I said that, so I continued, "I like you for who you are, and this is really not an issue for me."

"You really don't mind?" She asked a little uncertainly.

"Nope." I answered, shaking my head.

We smiled at each other, and she said, "That's great, then. That means I can ask you for another date."

"No one is stopping you." I said playfully.

"I see..." she said with a smirk, "So, Jade, would you like to go on a second date with me?"

"You know, if you count the park, Jasmine's birthday, and today, it would actually be our fourth date, but yes, I would like to go on another date with you." I said, smiling, and she pulled me in for one more kiss. After we pulled away, she got out of the car, opened the door again, and accompanied me to my door.

"See you soon, Pez, text me when you get home" I said, pecking her lips one last time before going inside the house.

I closed the door with a dreamy look on my face.

"I can tell that you enjoyed your date." Leigh stated, right beside me.

"Pissing hell! You scared the shit out of me; I didn't see you there." I put my hand on my chest.

"Of course you didn't notice me; you were too focused on your blonde bombshell. And speaking of which, I'd like to know all about this little date of yours.

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I arrived home and shot a quick text to Jade, telling her that I was here. As I went to the kitchen to grab a glass of water, I saw Ellie there.

"Well, well, well, look who decided to show up." she said, trying to look intimidating.

"Oh fuck off, Ellie." I said playfully.

"How was your date with Miss Dreamy Girl?"

"It was great really, even better than expected. She loved the dinner and, especially, the stargazing, I got to know her more, and she is amazing. It was all great" I said, remembering the night I just had.

"And did you tell her?" She asked anxiously, she knew that this was tough for me, especially when I was younger, and she spent a great deal of time helping me rebuild my confidence.

Ellie and I were close when we were kids, but her mom couldn't afford to take me and my brother in, so when we got put into foster care, I spent a few years without seeing her. However, when I was 19, she found me, and we became best friends again. She told me she had been looking for me for 3 years until she was finally able to track me down. Unfortunately, none of us had the same luck with Johnnie, and to this day I don't know where he is.

"I did, and she took it really well. She said that it didn't matter to her and that she liked me for who I was" I explained

"Great answer, I'm liking this Jade more and more by the minute" she said.

"Me too Ellie, me too"