wealth // j.g

7.0: getting ready

I'm a bit stressed because this was such short notice, but I'm excited to perform. I did a lot of thinking as I drove home from rehearsals. Quite and alone, with a faint sound of Deadroses by Blackbear playing from my aux cord. It's now Thursday night and despite everything already prepared for me, I feel a bit overwhelmed. I haven't spoke to Jack since Wednesday. I didn't want to seem clingy so I decided against texting him. As I approached a stoplight my phone lit up.
Text message from Jack Gilinsky
I quickly unlocked my phone.
Jack- Hey could you send me a photo of what you're wearing for the awards?
Me- When I get home, sure.
Jack- Alright thanks.
I locked my phone and drove.

I clicked send and Nicole entered.
"Knock knock," she said.
"Hey, what's up?" I replied.
"Nothing, are you making sure the outfit fits?" She observed.
I looked down at what I was wearing.
"Yeah, I really like it and Jack asked me to send him a photo of what I was wearing so I did."
"Woah, that's serious." She faked putting her hand over her heart.
"I don't know. I'm excited to perform." I stated.
"I bet you are, your performance outfit looks so to die for."
"Thanks," I smiled.
"I'm gonna change out of this but I wanna get some food, preferable Panera!" I spoke as she exited.
"I'm going to get ready." She yelled back.

I changed into some denim shorts and a black halter top and grabbed a black flannel. I put on my dark red converse and searched for my phone. I found it and put on a small necklace that had a pale crescent moon that hung from it. Nicole was downstairs wearing a cute outfit as well and we were off.

Almost the entire time we were at Panera Jack was texting me. He would always start a new subject or ask me another question so our conversation wasn't awkward. I don't think Nicole minded considering she was speaking to the other Jack. Gilinsky told me that Johnson had a thing for Nicole, I knew she felt something for him too but I decided to investigate.
"So thoughts on the jacks?" I said before taking a sip of my drink.
"They're really nice and pretty hot." She replied and typed something on her phone.
"What about Johnson, do you like him?" I smirked.
"So what if I did, not like I have a chance." She shrugged.
"Oh please! That kid practically loves you, or he should anyway. Besides, a certain someone told me he has a thing for you."
She looked up excitedly, "who?"
"That's confidential information."
She stuck her tongue out at me.

"Rise and Shine lovelies we've got work to do!" Megan yelled. How did she get in my house, it's too early for this.
"You don't even know what time it is and I know where you keep the spare key." She smiled.
I opened my eyes slowly, "Did I say that out loud?"
"Obviously now come on, I brought food and people!"
I slowly got up and made my way to my bathroom. I washed my face and brushed my hair, putting it in a ponytail. It felt as if it was still wet from last night's shower. Megan hates when I air dry it but it's healthier for my hair. I walked downstairs, met by some tired looking people. Nicole, jack, jack, and Sammy were eating. Megan and her little team were probably in my dressing room, I have specifically for events like this, setting up some stuff.
I grabbed a seat next to Nicole and greeted everyone with a good morning. They returned the greeting and I spoke, "not trying to be rude in anyway but why are you guys here?"
"David and Amy told us we should meet here to get ready. Something about it looking good that we all show up together." Jack G answered.
"Do you not love us?" Sammy cut in and faked a hand over his heart.
"No, actually Samuel I'm not too fond of you." I played along.
"Oh, I see how it is." We laughed and finished eating.

"Are you children done yet?" Megan said. She was only 26 but had that motherly take to her considering she had a 2 year old daughter of her own.
"Done! We'll be up soon."
"Not before your session with Roger Leena." I smiled knowing what she was talking about.
"You guys should come with me." I told them.
Nicole smirked, "sounds like fun."
A small chorus of sure's rang around.
Roger was my personal trainer, he didn't give me any lenience because I was a girl. We did everything from weight lifting to cardio. He pushed me just as hard as he would a guy which I liked. He was like an uncle to me. Nicole usually joined me and she didn't enjoy it but it kept her in shape. I felt kind of bad because the guys would probably be sore.
"Hey Leena, Nicole. Ready?" He said his back turned to us. He turned around with a surprised face.
"Meet my friends; Sammy, Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky." I said while motioning to them.
"Nice to meet you boys." He shook hands with each boy.

~~ Any thoughts?~~