The Right Timing - Jenna Ortega X Female reader

DECISIONS

Jenna POV

I felt like today was going on forever, but i'm grateful to be here right now. y/n's house was cosy, and it made me feel sad that she didn't have anyone else to share her space with. It seems she designed it with intent of that. Her bedroom is where I spent most of my time waiting for her return, and it left me alone with my thoughts. I didn't forget about Max though, all of his food and water is read to go for him. But now, it's two hours past lunch and my stomach will not stop yelling at me. Trying not to think about that, my mind instantly goes back to what happened earlier. How could Kate be so evil? I understand the pressure and the platform that comes with being a 'celebrity' but I  am still human at the end of the day and not everyone should know my business. The thought process was interrupted by an angelic voice from a beautiful girl "honey, i'm home" so cliche, but it felt really nice hearing that. being on the road can be lonely, so I love the company. I hear her giggle as she made her way up the stairs. I like that she doesn't take herself too seriously, but at the same time she knows when to be mature, and she knows how to be in certain situations. "hey" she says walking into her room, she puts her bag down and comes to join me on the bed. Her signature scent so prominent, she smells like skittles and I want to devour her every time. This feels right.
"hey, how did it go?" I ask her, and she smiles, something I wasn't expecting. "it actually went really well.. Leigh was happy with what I gave her. The report was good. She did bring up the 'scandal' but.. she said it's not her business what I do with you, as long as in the future if we ever work together again that it remains professional" again.. that was not the answer I  was expecting.
"so" she leans over and gives me a tender kiss "I am here for you, and I want to help you through this mess that, that little evil girl created"
she's not wrong, but it's my fault I guess. I cant say no to someone, she seemed so kind and genuine and it ended up working against me.
"thank you, I have tried not to think about it, but I guess I feel like i'm pressured from Jenny to think about it and make a decision" I said playing with the end of my dress, exhausted already.
"let me pack some things and then we can go out for lunch, how does that sound? I know a place that is quite low-key and we shouldn't have any issues there" y/n is so thoughtful, but i'm so in my head about all of this I  don't even know if I want to go back out again. once again, letting fear dictate my actions over stupid stuff. i'm halfway across the world and i'm really about to let fear make me miss out on that? I rarely check socials so I shouldn't be bothered. I just feel so confused and conflicted, I know I should trust my gut, and my gut is telling me to enjoy these last few days.

y/n zips her bag and stands at the end of the bed "i'm all packed, I actually have clothes now" she laughed "but.. I still put your sweats in there.. I want to wear them to bed" I smiled at what she said "that's cute" getting off the bed I walk up to her and wrap my arms around her neck. "i'm sorry we're in this mess, but I do still want to enjoy the day with you, thank you for reassuring me." her arms snaked my waist and she leant down to give me another kiss this time longer than before. I pull back as much as I dont want too. "to the car! we have a city to explore!" I laugh, I wanted to lighten the mood.
"someone's eager, okay tiger, let's go" intertwining our fingers we made our way to the car. We shouldn't have to change what we are doing for the rest of the world to be satisfied. Who really cares that much anyway.

We got into the car and made our way back into the city. "you know what I just realized?" I said to y/n
"what did you just realize?" she answers but keeps her eyes focused on the road. "we don't even have each others contact information.. how are we going to talk when I leave?" my gut sunk, I hate that I have to think about that, I hate that I have to think about a lot of things, but.. i'm a libra, we overthink. "I couldn't imagine Jenna Ortega would just go around giving her contact information out to just anyone"
"y/n i'm serious, and you're not just anyone. I care about you" hand on heart, it's only been a few days, but when you know. you just know. and I know, that I want to keep her around. "get my phone just there and put in your number then call me from your phone" so that's exactly what I do.

After a short drive we made it to the place she was talking about and it was beautiful, it's only about 10 minutes outside the heart of the city. 'Remi's' a vintage Parisian style cafe. i can see where she gets inspired for her house from. "my grandparents used to bring me here when I was little, that's how long it's been around. but they have the best pastries and the owners are wonderful" we take a seat at a small booth in the middle of the cafe and look through the menu. A pastry won't hurt. I must confess I got a little distracted.. the way her hair falls lightly off her face as she glanced down at the menu, the way her delicate hands held it, the fact that no matter where we are, I always know she's around because her scent is so strong. y/n looks up at me and gives me a soft smile. "what's on your mind?" she smiles at me and reaches across the table for my hand and I gladly accept. bowing my head in embarrassment I let out a giggle. "nothing.. you're just, really pretty" she too lets out a giggle "and you are the most gorgeous woman i've ever seen, you're amazing" retracting my hand from hers I put my head in both my palms embarrassed trying to cover my smile. "oh so now you go all shy on me ortega" she laughs. I couldn't contain my smile.
"y/n! what a delight to see you!" an elder man says as he approaches our table "Remi! it's been too long"
"who is your friend here? she is very pretty" oh Remi.. "this is Jenna, I met her through work" Remi extends his hand to me and shakes it. "nice to meet you sir" I say to him and he nods "I haven't seen you smile like this in a long time y/n, she must be special. you have never brought anyone here" hearing that makes me sad, but I am so happy that I am able to make her smile and it makes me happy to hear that I am the reason. "she is very special, you know I wouldn't bring just anyone here, this is my sacred place, it's gotta be right" i'm the first person? wow. we both got it real bad. "it's a pleasure to be in the company of both of you"
we gave our orders to Remi and he returned back to the kitchen. "you really mean all that? i'm the first person you've bought here?" I say to her.
"like I said, this place is sacred to me. after I lost my grandparents I used to come here to think and get away, it was my space. but then things got so busy with work and I just haven't had the time to come back. but it felt right to bring you here"
humbled by that I switched the conversation in a different direction. "do you think they actually hung out today?"
"for sure, Jesy has been blowing up my phone fangirling about it, and also for other reasons too.." I laugh at that because I know why. "speaking of that.." she continued "if you don't tell your story, they will tell it for you" I knew she was talking about the media, and she was right. But I just had to figure out what story I was going to tell.
"I know.. i'll figure it out"
Remi came back with our food and we enjoyed a nice quiet lunch. "where are you taking me after this?" I question y/n light heartedly "hmm there's a gorgeous botanical garden, not far from the hotel actually. we could have a walk around there and take in the scenery" at this point, I just want to enjoy my day off so I agreed.

*later that night*

laughing our way into the lobby together we headed up to my room. "today was really fun y/n thank you" she embraces me in the elevator and kisses my forehead "and thank you for being such great company" we pretty much walked around the city till our feet felt like they were going to bleed, I loosened up after a while and had a really carefree day. we roamed the gardens, went to some abandoned buildings, checked out the waterfront on the edge of the city, it felt like a dream. Now back in my room I knew I had to call Jenny and let her know what I was going to do. It was already 8pm so I knew I had no choice but to do it now. "i'm gonna order some room service for us okay? just whilst you do that" I smile and say thank you as the phone was ringing against my ear.

Author Notes

I sat on this chapter for so long but.. I wanted to end with kind of a cliffhanger. What did Jenna and Jenny talk about? what was the decision she finally made? will she come out?
They only have 2 days left together, how will Jenna leaving affect them?
so many questions!