Girl next door - Jenna Ortega x reader

2.

~ Y/N POV ~

I entered the living room which now had a total stranger in it. At least it felt like a total stranger to me. Since I can barely remember our first meeting and even if I did, she had changed so much that she would be unrecognizable. The small young woman was talking to her aunt with a slightly embarrassed look on her face. My mom had just re-introduced herself as she was listening carefully to what she had to say. Which wasn't a lot,, since Garcia was the one talking constantly. Talking about how proud she was on her niece which made her slightly embarrassed or uncomfortable. Which let me know that she was either pretty insecure or just didn't take compliments well. Or she was just very good at faking it, but she seemed like a pretty cool person if I had to be totally honestly. And yes she was pretty hot too, not that that had to do with anything. But it did make me nervous.

I don't have a lot of friends. Two to be exact. And even with them I wasn't totally myself. I always found it hard to socialize or to open up to someone and I think that has to do with my dad's passing. Even though I didn't really remember it. The only one who knew the real me was my mom. At least most of me. She knew I was into art and music, but I hardly showed her any of it. It was very personal to me. Maybe even to personal. Which my mom was slightly upset about, since she wanted to support me in everything so bad that she wish I'd share more of my creations with her. Which is really sweet and I'm very lucky to have a mom that cares and supports me, but I just wasn't ready to be this vulnerable with her. Or with anyone for that matter. What I was trying to say is, that I'm not good with people. I never have been in a relationship since I was to scared to open up to someone like that. To build that trust and that connection with someone, to end up losing the one person you trusted with your most vulnerable secrets and stories. To lose the one that you shared those wonderful memories and feelings with. Where you build a life with. The way my dad had left my mom. So you'll be left, broken and alone. Never being able to trust again- to love again.

"Y/N is an artist. She makes music and art! She started drawing right after you two drew all over the sidewalk with chalk. She drew everyday since. It clearly meant a lot to her. " I hear my mom say proudly as it had snapped me right out of my deep thoughts. Now it was my turn to look embarrassed. "Mom, stop it." I softly say as I shook my head slowly as my cheeks burn up. "Oh my god that's right! I remember that day now. We drew a zoo right? pretending to be zookeepers?" Jenna chuckles as she faces me as I heard her talk for the first time in a little while now. I nod softly as I felt my cheeks were hot and probably as red as my mom's lipstick right now. "Funny story- that's actually how I started getting into acting. The acting out we did made me want to do that every day since I had so much fun doing so. When my mom told me acting was a possibility, I started as soon as I could. So clearly it meant a lot to me too." She states as she gave me a small friendly wink. It wasn't a seductive wink, it was more of a 'I got your back, don't be embarrassed ' wink. And I appreciated it. I reply with a soft smile as I was too nervous to wink back and I didn't want to make a wrong impression. "Aw you hear that Y/N you both have that in common!" My mom cheers as she looks between me and Jenna. "I heard that mom, I'm standing right here." I chuckle awkwardly as I look at her with a awkward smile.

"Well we should get going, since Jenna probably has a lot to unpack. Tomorrow she has a free day from work still, so why don't you two come over to then to talk some more." Garcia states without consulting with Jenna first. Jenna her eyes grew slightly as she probably had something else in mind that she was going to do tomorrow. "Oh yes totally! You go unpack and have some rest Jenna. It was nice to meet you again. And I can't wait to hear more about your passion tomorrow. I'm sure Y/N is as well. Since she's a huge scary movie fanatic." My mom excitingly tells Jenna. I felt like I could fall through the ground, that's how embarrassed I felt. I looked at Jenna as she raises an eyebrow slightly with a soft smirk. Her face look naturally very intriguing and intimidating, so I was sure she could play a real great killer or psycho of some sort, but why was it also kinda hot? Like I love horror and scary things, so this wasn't helping. "Okay mom that's enough. Maybe Jenna has something else in mind to do tomorrow." I state as I meet Jenna her eyes as she nods slightly. "I do have to practice some lines tomorrow, but a small break won't hurt." Jenna replies as she looks over at her aunt. I could tell that she did it for her, so she wouldn't disappoint her and also won't disappoint my mom. So what I get from this is that she was kind of a people pleaser. Which is sweet, but also could be used against her in this movie business which wasn't great at all. I look outside as it was staring to get dark.

"Lovely. Can't wait. Well I'm going to bed soon since, it's already getting late. Y/N wanted to watch a scary movie so I think she'll be doing that in her room tonight, right muffin?" My mom says as she looks at me. I chuckle awkwardly as I nod. "Probably yes, since I always have to watch them alone since no one likes the scary stuff." I state as I look at my mom and Garcia. "Hey don't look at me, I can't handle blood. You know that." Garcia chuckles as she eyes me. "And I get scared easily so I'm sorry honey." My mom chuckles too. I shake my head as I already knew their answers. "Well I love scary stuff. It's my favorite thing to shoot too. I'd love to join you next time if you'll have me." Jenna suggests as she looks at me with some sort of passion in her eyes. I could tell she really loved her scary stuff.

It would be nice to finally have someone to share that passion with. And it's also way more fun to watch it together I think. Well- I wouldn't know, since I always watch them alone. But Jenna offering to watch it with me made me nervous for some reason. But I couldn't deny. Since there were way to many eyes on me who'd judge me so hard, if I'd say no. But also- since I secretly didn't want to say no. "Sure sounds fun." I simply say as I felt my hands getting sweaty of the nerves. "Cool. Well have fun tonight with your movie. I suggest we watch the babadook together soon. It's crazy good. Think you'll enjoy it too." Jenna suggests as I see my mom and Garcia walk to the front door to say their goodnights. "Are you kidding me that's one of my favorites." I grin excitingly as I look at Jenna with twinkles in my eyes. " I knew you had good taste. See you tomorrow then fellow zookeeper." Jenna jokes as she gave me a slight smile. "See ya." I chuckle softly as I follow her with my eyes as I wave Garcia goodbye too.

After I said goodnight to my mom I made my way to my room to pick out a movie. Jenna kept haunting my mind and without thinking I had typed her name into the search bar. I didn't know her last name, but that wasn't necessary since her full name already popped up when I had only typed in 'Jenna'.

Jenna Ortega - Scream V

Ortega was her last name. It even sounded pretty.  I decided to watch the Scream V movie where she plays in to see her acting skills. Besides I didn't see this movie yet either. And I may be watching it too to see her again since she hadn't left my mind since, but that was besides the point. Before I clicked on play I look out of my window to Garcia her house. Her house was right beside my window with just a few feet apart. I saw some movement in the window that was the opposite of mine on the same level. I couldn't see much, but there were for sure people in that room. Maybe Jenna was going to stay in that room? It was a spare bedroom after all. I knew that since I've been to Garcia her house way to many times.

I focus my attention back on my TV and click on play. I always had my sketch book by hand to draw, since I loved to practice whenever I could. A few minutes into the movie and there she was already on my screen. Holding a phone and doing a incredible acting job. Shit- am I becoming a fan of her or something? Because every time she appeared on screen my heart would go faster.

So I do what I always do and put my feelings down on paper. So I drew her. While watching her killing it on the tv. Not literally, although- spoiler alert- she does kill ghostface, kind of. Which I also drew. But mostly I drew- her. Jenna.

So she isn't an asshole. She's pretty- well more like- crazy beautiful , has good movie taste, can act crazy good and doesn't want to disappoint anyone so she puts others needs before her own. I learned so much about her in the short moment we had together. I was curious what else I'd learn about her the next time I'd see her, because shit- if I didn't know any better- I think I might be falling for her.

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//AN: I say I'll update on Wednesdays, but then I get too excited and upload earlier anyway. Let's just pretend that it's Wednesday alright ;) haha. Hope you like the second chapter!

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