The Right Place - Jenna Ortega x Female Reader

BETRAYAL

y/n POV

I didnt know what last night was, but it felt good. Did I feel bad about how my emotions got the better of me? Sure. But it helped me see things clearer. It's impossible to just be friends with Jenna. That moment at the hotel, it was real. That's what she truly wants. I can feel it and I know she can too. If I voice how I feel will it affect our current relationship? Maybe, but it's a risk i'm willing to take. That's for later though.

Today brings me an interview with an upcoming Parisian actor. First though, I headed out to the courtyard to enjoy some time alone before I head to work. I found a nice quiet spot on a white bench.

The air was still, not as cold as it has been and it's refreshing. A few birds chirping around me put my mind at ease when I realize it was just them and me here. Pulling out the book i've currently deep dived into '8 Rules Of Love' by Jay Shetty, I set myself up for a relaxing few hours before the chaos that is my job.

"I knew id find myself here, but I didn't expect to see you" a soft voice peeped behind me, turning around i'm met with those familiar eyes I love to get lost in. She's comfortable, in simple blue jeans and a hoodie, which indicated to me that she didn't plan on going out today.

"now you see me" I flash a smile her way and follow her steps as she walks around to my side of the bench before sitting down.

"is it okay if I sit here?" she questions, brushing her bangs to the side and removing her bag from her shoulders.

"that's very polite of you to ask, but with me, you should know you don't have to. you're always welcome" she takes a seat and looks at me listening attentively as I speak, her eyes on mine for the most part, except the few glances she took down at my lips as I talked. which didn't go unnoticed of me.

Jenna dipped her head slightly and a small shy smile pressed to her lips. I offer an extended reassuring hand to her thigh and rub it slightly before retracting. She lets out a minimal chuckle before raising her head again.
"I was just making sure."

I closed my book and rested it by my right leg tucked between the bench and my thigh, to show her that she did have my full attention.

"and now that we're here, there is one thing I wanted to tell you." I cant help by noticing her smile turned into a slight frown as she said that.

"i'm all ears" I simply stated, encouraging her to continue

"well, it was found out that everyone was here celebrating my birthday last night and.. management want me to go on a date with Percy. almost to mask our one from the other night." she thought of it as a date too? so I wasn't in over my head. good, this is good. but what wasn't good is the words that just came out of her mouth.

"they want you to do that today?" I question. not that it mattered to me, I had work anyway but felt grateful she was letting me know. I sunk deeper into the bench we were on, my body in the direction of hers and rested my head on my hand that I had propped up with my elbow, leaning on the back of it.

"yes, but I wanted to make sure you knew. just so you didn't get in your head about it, you know?" her hands clasp together, eyes averting down to focus on them as she picks at her fingers.

"it's cool, do what you gotta do. i'll be fine." god damn my bluntness.

"can we talk about last night?" her eyes plead into mine as she shifts where she's sitting to get a little closer to me.

"someone might see us Jenna.." I said repeating those words she spoke to me the night before.

"no one is here y/n"