Perseverance (Book 2 of Jade and Nika)

Chapter 18: Let's Get Ready to Rumble

Nika

This weekend is definitely not going as planned especially since we are in this pretend love triangle. I haven't really had time with Jade because Sky is stuck to hip especially in public. Then she starts these arguments over little things, and it's causing so much stress on Jade.

I was so worried when she got up all of sudden during the movie. I wanted to check on her, but of course Sky didn't want me to be the one to go check on her. Sky wanted to check on her. Then we argued about it even though I am Jade's real girlfriend. At least she let Hana and Paige go and check on her. But I was starting to freak out because it took her a while to come back. I knew that something was wrong. Which I was right because she was having a panic attack.

I didn't even know that she was having panic attacks. I didn't know that she was having anxiety problems since the accident and the attack. But she didn't want me to worry about her, but the thing is that I will always worry about her. I worry because I care about her and I love her. She doesn't realize how important she really is to me. I want her to know how much she is to me. But I guess that's just going to have to wait until after the love triangle is over.

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When I woke up this morning, I honestly didn't want to get up. My alarm woke me and Jade up. She does her cute little thing of snuggling into me and asks...

Jade- Do we have to get up?

I kiss the top of her forehead and said that she doesn't have to but I have to go to practice. And of course she looks up at me with her beautiful smile and says that since I was getting up she will get up too.

We both got up and changed into sweat pants and hoodies before we went to the bathroom to brush our teeth and hair together. I honestly love it when we get to do this together. It gives me a glimpse of how our future will be together.

Once she finished brushing her teeth, I wrapped my arms around her from behind and planted a kiss on her cheek. She leans back into my embrace and turns to look at me. She is smiling the smile that always brightens my day. And when our lips meet I just wanted to live in this moment, because I know the moment we leave it's going to be round two between me and Sky.

When we finally break the kiss, I look down and asked her...

So what are you going to do while I am at practice?

Jade- Oh wouldn't you like to know.

I do want to know that's why I asked. (Laughing)

Jade- Well if you must know, I am going to go for a run and then come back and take a shower. Then I will spend time with Hana and wait for you to get back.

Well when practice is over we can do whatever you want. Do you have any ideas about what you want to do tonight?

Jade- Actually I was thinking about going to the mall because I didn't bring anything to wear for a club.

Well we don't have to go to a club tonight.

Jade- The thing is that Sky wants to go tonight, and it actually sounds like it would be better than staying in. Especially since she will not fight with you in public.

I see.

Jade- We don't have to go if you don't want to. I would much rather have you all to myself, but you know Sky will definitely not let that happen.

I know and honestly it definitely will be fun.

She smiles and kisses me. Then we walked out and headed to the kitchen to where we found everyone else.

The moment they saw us they gave us a hard time and calling us love birds. I grabbed my gym bag and then kissed Jade one more time before I head out the door with Paige.