Twin Love [Pearce Twins]

Chapter 14

{John's POV}

I know that I'm half an hour early, but I just wanted to think through the meeting with Jess.

Should I be wary? Probably, she might be a 50 year old rapist. She might not even be a she.

But not too wary. That's awkward.

Should I be all like "Hey Jess! How's it going? I loved that last pic you posted on Insta..." No John, that's creepy, making reference to somebody's pictures as soon as you've met them. Creepy and stalkerish.

"Dude, chill. I can see you're freaking, out, but just be yourself!" Len reassured me and I smiled.

Yeah, just be myself. She already loves me anyway, being a fan. It's not like I really have to worry about first impressions.

But what if I do? What if I don't live up to that oh-so-great John Pearce image she as in her head?

Oh, God. I'm going to flunk this. Flunk it like a semester maths test I didn't even consider studying for.

{Jess' POV}

On the way to Carlton Gardens, Amy and I ducked into a public toilet to get changed out of our school uniform. I pulled my scrunched-up duffel bag from my school bag, transferred all (2) of my books to my duffel, rolled up my maroon school bag as best I could and shoved it in the bag. I may look suspicious carrying a loaded duffel near the Royal Exhibition Building , but it looks a hell of a lot better than walking around in jeans and converse with a school bag.

As we passed the primary school and approached the gardens, I thought about what I should do when I meet John.

Should I fangirl? No, that's weird.

Should I be friendly? Of course, Jess. You always need to be friendly when meeting new people, especially your idols!

It was only when Amy laid a hand on my shoulder that I realised I was tensing up.

"It's okay, babe. Just be yourself." She said, grabbed my hand in a silent reassurance, then let go.

Yeah, be myself. Like it's that easy! How do I expect John to like somebody like me if I be myself if I'm not even comfortable in my own skin!

Oh God, I'm going to flunk this. Flunk it like that semester maths test last month I didn't even think about studying for.