𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊 - 𝐓𝐎𝐌 𝐊𝐀𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐙

𝟏𝟔. ❦

"YOU KNOW I GAVE YOU THE WORLD,
YOU HAD ME IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND"

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Jennifer's POV:

I was working in the garage, waiting for customers as it was really hot and boring. James was working in the back and hadn't said a word to me since our fight.

Good with me. I didn't care, it was his turn to apologize, not mine. The little shitbag thought he could control me, as if he didn't know me and my temper.

I glanced back to see James staring at me, and when he met my gaze he turned back to the engine he was repairing. I huffed and rolled my eyes.

what an ego

Suddenly I heard the front door bell and turned my head towards the new customer, who was none other than Tom.

When I saw him, I rounded the counter and threw myself into his arms, practically knocking him over. He caught me and I wrapped my legs around his waist. "Well hello gorgeous." he laughed.

I climbed down and we exchanged a long, passionate kiss before finally catching our breath.

I redirected myself towards the counter, still with a goofy smile, trying to ignore James who was glaring at us. Tom followed like an excited puppy.

"What can I do for you, handsome?" I said, placing my elbows on the counter and giving him my best smile. He laughed before glancing at James in a way that taunted him.

I snapped my fingers in front of his face to get him to turn his attention back to me. "Sorry, princess," he said with a half-smile before looking down and then back at me. "I've come to tell you something special."

"Well I'm all ears." I said, continuing to admire him. He looked particularly handsome today in his black bandana, which suited him perfectly.

"I've got a boxing match tonight with a brand new sponsor," he said, all excited.

I frowned at how excited he was about it. He wasn't thinking of starting illegal boxing matches again, was he?

Seeing that I didn't answer, his smile began to fade. "Jenn?" he asked, slightly confused. "I'm sorry, huh, is that supposed to be great?" I asked back, slightly annoyed.

I'd thought that all that illegal boxing stuff had been left behind in Germany and that now he'd try to find his way to the right track, but no.

"Jenn, I actually like doing that." he replied, also frowning.

I bit my lip to avoid retaliating. Knowing Tom was fighting tonight scared me. What if he really hurt himself?

"Look, I know you're not necessarily thrilled about this, but I just want you to try to understand by coming tonight. Bill will pick you up and I assure you, it's going to be fun." he said with an overly sexy half-smile.

I sighed and looked him straight in the eye again with a half smile. "All right." I replied, which made him jump for joy, so much so that he carried me up into the air and twirled me around.

He finally set me down on the floor, "I'll see you tonight." he said before placing a kiss on my forehead and turning back towards the front door, giving me one last look.