They Still Think This is a Dream (Jax x Reader)

Arts and Crafts

"Rise and shine my little go-getters!"

It was the next morning and Caine's voice was once again starting our daily "routine".

I sat up in bed, my H/C hair an absolute mess and my eyes had purple underneath them. I hadn't gotten much sleep that night.

Nevertheless, I forced myself to get out, make my bed and get dressed, then head out the door.

I sighed and sat down at the table next to Kinger.

"Oh.. You look awful." He pointed out in his usual matter-of-fact tone.

"I know.." I groaned.

"You sound awful too."

"I'm aware."

"What's the matter?"

I sighed. "Lots of things, buddy. Lots of things."

"Oh."

I stared at the hallway and watched the rest of the group come out from their bedrooms and set themselves down at the table.

"Whoa. Are you alright?" Ragatha tilted her head so it would be level with mine- which was resting sideways on the table.

"I will be." I replied wearily.

"What's up with her?" Gangle asked Jax, concerned.

"Uh.." He looked at me as if he was asking permission to answer her. I nodded. "She had a panic attack yesterday during our song. She's still recovering."

"Oh no! Get better soon, ok?"

I smiled. It felt nice to know that people care about you.

Caine just happened to be floating a little ways away, listening to our conversation. "This has given me an idea!"

"Ugh here we go..." Zooble mumbled.

"Today, we are going to make get well cards for Y/N!"

"Wait what?" I piped up. "I'm not sick."

"You may not be sick, but you haven't been feeling well, have you my dear?"

"...Well no but-"

"Then we'll make you some cards to feel better!!"

I blushed a little. "T-thank you!" Tears came into my eyes. This was so sweet.

"Now then! Get to work everyone!" And just like that, Caine vanished.

I stood in the center of everyone with my face glowing and my eyes sparkling.

"Well? Are we gettin' started or what?" Jax piped up with a small grin.

Soon, everyone sat down at some architecture tables and began scribbling on their papers.

"While you guys do that, I'll just make some doodles." I said, walking over to a table.

"Nobody asked you.." Zooble mumbled in her usual tone.

I rolled my eyes and sat down. I realized someone else had sat down next to me very soon after. It was Gangle

"Oh. Hi." I greeted her awkwardly.

"I'm finished.. Do you mind if I draw with you?"

"Not at all."

A few minutes later I looked at her paper and saw very well drawn anime-style drawings of the circus members.

"Whoa! That's so good!"

"Huh? Oh.. It's nothing." She replied softly.

"Nothing? That's amazing!"

"I can teach you if you want."

"Ooh! Yes please!"

She grabbed two fresh sheets of paper and set one down in front of herself, and one in front of me.
 

***

"Time's up~!" Caine exclaimed. "Please give all your cards to Miss Y/N!"

Soon a line formed in front of me with Gangle in the front and Jax in the back. One by one they handed their cards and gave me a hug. Gangle made an adorable anime drawing of me and her smiling and laughing. All Zooble did was write "Get well soon I guess." with some random shapes for the border. Kinger had drawn me a card with the anatomy of a butterfly on the cover and when I opened it, it read "I hope you feel better soon, so you can spread your wings like a butterfly and flourish.". I didn't know Kinger was such a poetic little guy! Ragatha came forward and handed me a card that was decorated with flowers and smiley faces with a stick figure drawing of us. Pomni had made a card that said "I really hope you'll feel better soon. Remember to take care of yourself. You matter too." With little hearts scattered all around it. And now finally, it was Jax's turn.

"Um.. Here." He said sheepishly as he handed his card to me.

On the front it said "Open". I was a little skeptical but did as it said.

I gasped.

The inside read: "You're actually a really amazing person. You kind of mean something to me. I just wanna ask if you would like to hang out sometime? If not that's totally ok. I just want to get to know you more and see the qualities of you, shortcake."

"...Jax.." I looked up at him. My face was red and I had tears in my eyes.

He started fiddling with his hands and shuffling his feet. "Um.. I get it if you don't want to-"

He was suddenly cut off. I flung my arms around him in a warm embrace. I heard him stutter a little in disbelief then awkwardly bend down and hug me back.

"I would love to." I finally responded.