the one that got away// a jack harlow story

Chapter 1

(Pic is Courtney Hardin Present day)

*Present Day 2023*

*Alarm Ringing*

I wake up in my LA apartment as my alarm fills my ears. After being here for 4 years after graduating Julliard, I've acclimated to the sound of traffic and people really well, it's more like a peaceful hum of noise compared to NYC. I Stretch and crawl out of bed to get ready for my day. Day 7 of choreography planning for my upcoming tour. I was going to be starting off with Coachella, and then doing a show here in LA, and onto Phoenix. I head out the door in my Joggers, crop top and Nike's to head to the studio. The first 2 hours was vocal practice, and a sound check of sorts, and the last 3 hours was choreography. I walk into the studio as my personal assistant and best friend Kim walks up to my almost squirming from excitement. "So BIG news for you, Bestie!" She says as she hands me a coffee. "and What's that miss gurl?" I say as I take a sip. "You'll never believe who is going to be performing at Coachella right before your set!" She says as she starts scrolling on her phone and I assume zooming in. "Who?" I say giggling at her giddyness. "Jack Harlow. Ring any bells?" she says smirking. "You're lying!" she turns her phone around to reveal the setlist the coachella managers dropped. I immediately think about the last time we spoke. It was 3 years ago and he was happy with a girl here in LA so I left him alone to be respectful. I had seen recently, that they broke up but I didnt want to be that ex. He had finally taken off with his rapping and music career, and was a huge rapper in LA, so I kind of figured we'd run into each other eventually but not now. I walked into the studio to start rehearsing and try to take my mind off what Kim told me.

*2 Weeks Later, The day of Coachella*

I'm standing at the bottom of the stairs that lead to the main stage, watching Jack during his perforance. He wraps up with "Lovin' on me" thanks his fans, and begins to head my way to exit the stage. He starts down the stairs and locks eyes with me, and immediately speed walks towards me. "Courtney, what is up shawty? you look good." he says, looking me up and down. "Hey Jack" I say blushing. "Courtney Hardin Everybody!" I hear, as Jack turns his head to look at the stage. "I gotta run, I'll see you later?" I say as I run up the stairs.

After my performance I walk off stage with the most unreal adrenaline. I take advantage of it and begin to look for Jack. I walk to the buses and ask what seems like everyone, if they know which bus is his. Eventually I find it and knock on the door. A bigger guy open's the door and immediately smirks and says "Damn you bad, Jack did you order hoes?" Jack walks up "yo Druski what is you talkin about bruh?" as he approaches and looks out the door. Jack turns red and tells Druski to give us privacy, and invites me in. I walk in and we stand and stare at each other for a few minutes as he begans to speak up and say "Sorry about him he can be a lit..." I smash my lips into his as he backs onto the bed to lay down with me on top of him. I couldn't help myself, I'd been waiting for this for 8 years.

To be continued.