Jasmine + Anthony Forever and a Lifetime

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Hey guys! Welcome back! This chapter will be all about their first date!! Also, I just wanted to let y'all know that several things in this story will not be accurate, or realistic, but sometimes reality has to go out the window. -Kate

Jasmine's POV:

            Rehearsal had just ended. It was nearing 5:00. I headed back to my dressing room along with Pippa and Renée. I gathered my things and headed back to my apartment to get ready for my big night. I put on some light makeup and red lipstick, typical. What should I wear? I thought. I decided to whip out my phone and text the girls some pictures of outfit options. 

⭐SCHUYLER SISTERS⭐

Jaz: Guys I'm trying to pick out an outfit, which one? *sends pics*

Ren: OooOoo definitely the first one, I think the second is too dressy.

Pippa: I agree

Jaz: Okay, thanks guys!

Ren: No problem.

Pippa: You nervous?!

Jaz: Ugh. Don't remind me.

Ren: Haha. You like him a lot.

Jaz: Well gov'nor, I think you've cracked the code!

Pippa: Lol, send updates Jazzy!

Jaz: I will.

            I placed my phone down on my bed and put the articles of clothing away from the second outfit. I started to put on the decided ensemble. Blue skinny jeans, white ankle socks, and a light gray and white striped top. I paired it with a layered scarf and my 'And Peggy' hat that Lin gave me. Then I put on my white tennis shoes and black winter coat before heading out the door. I walked to Anthony's place in the cold. After all, it was only February. I reached his front door and knocked three times.

Anthony's POV: 

            I was so nervous for my date with Jaz. I put on a gray, white, and black sweater. I wanted to look a little more dressed than usual. I paired it with navy jeans and a black shirt underneath. I put on black socks and then pulled my hair back into a neat ponytail. Just then, there was three knocks on my door. I checked the clock, 5:58. It must be Jazzy. I rummaged around in my drawer for my lighter. I lit the 'Crisp White Winter' scented candle on my two-tiered countertop area, and then rushed over to the door. I took a deep breath and then unlocked it. There she was. The most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on. Jasmine Cephas Jones. "Come on in!" I faltered. I didn't mean for it to sound hesitant. But it sort of did so I just smiled and moved to the side so she could step through.

            "Nice place!" Jazzy bubbled. I continued to grin as she removed her shoes and jacket, "What are we having?" She queried.

            "Lasagna if that's okay with you," I advised, "and maybe after we can make cookies since I have some of the premade cookie dough in my fridge," I noted.

            "Sounds like a plan," She emphasized as I walked over to the kitchen to plate our lasagna. Jasmine found herself a seat at the bar top attached to the countertop. 

           "One or two?" I asked Jazzy.

           "One is fine," she replied, noticing my speaker, "Can I put something on Ant?" She inquired.

           "Of course," I articulated sweetly, now finding myself a seat next to her and placing down our waters. Jazzy connected her phone to my speaker and played 'No Air' by Jordin Sparks, "Is water fine?" I questioned.

          "Yeah," she smiled, now jamming out to the beat, "If I should die before I wake," she started.

          "It's 'cause you took my breath away," I added. We sang the entire song together and then laughed our heads off together whilst eating our lasagna. I took the plates and placed them in the dishwasher, along with the cups. I noticed Jazzy staring at her stomach solemnly in disapproval. "You know you're beautiful, right?" I cooed.

          "Are you sure..." Jazzy denied, which made me pout.

          "Of course I'm sure," I assured her, giving her a huge hug around her waist, "you're perfect Jazzy."

          "Thanks Ant," she conceded, "it's just...sometimes I look in the mirror and feel like a whale...that's what Nathan always said." This shattered my heart into a million pieces

           "You are beautiful. Breathtaking. And a gift from the gods above." I promised her, "You are the most gorgeous woman I've ever laid eyes on," I said, smelling her hair and giving it a kiss.

           "I love you, Ant." Jazzy stated. I was so surprised by what she just admitted, not in a bad way, but I was still in shock. I unwrapped my arms and turned her around so she was facing me, then I put my arms around her waist. I looked deep into her big beautiful eyes, looked at her lips, and then went back to her eyes before leaning in for a kiss. We kissed for a few seconds before I pulled away and smiled.

           "I love you too, Jazzy." We unlinked and I went to the fridge to pull out the cookie dough. Jazzy snuck up behind me and clung onto my back. I kissed her temple, and then got a tray along with a cookie sheet. I preheated the oven and Jazzy started putting the 12 cookies in an organized grid on the pan. There were some leftover cookie dough scraps so we hand fed them to each other. I have never loved someone more. After the cookies were finished, we each had a few and then decided to watch some TV. Jazzy suggested Friends so I flipped on 'The One Where Everybody Finds Out', a personal favorite of mine. We laughed as we cuddled on the couch.

           "That would so be Lin or Pippa!" Jaz pointed out when Phoebe shouted 'My eyes! My eyes!' I chuckled. I noticed that she was shivering so I wrapped my arm around her. When the shivering continued, I got up for a second and ran to my room to get a hoodie. I grabbed the navy one with 'NYX' on it and brought it back out of the room.

           "Here, put on this, you're freezing." I declared.

           "No I'm..n-not," Jazzy replied.

           "Yes you are," I swore, this time she didn't deny it and slipped the hoodie on. It was nearing 10 o'clock so I walked Jazzy home. No way was I letting her travel around the city at this hour ALONE. She was still wearing my hoodie, but I didn't mind it. We reached her apartment building and I made sure she got to door safely, then I gave her a quick peck and turned back around. 

Word count: 1,051 (Not including my notes or the POV's)

Janthony is finally unfolding!! How will they tell the cast? Stay tuned to find out! -Kate