Jasmine + Anthony Forever and a Lifetime

-9-

Jasmine's POV:

            It was almost June. The temperatures were rising and Anthony and I were walking in Central Park on our 12th date. I started calculating how long we had been together in my head. February 7th. That was the day we got together. Three and a half months of loving him. Just then, Lin shot the cast a text.

⭐HAMILTON⭐

Hammy: Hey guys, I need you at the theater in an hour. Big news!!

Favorite Fighting Frenchman: Okay, spoilers?

Oak Tree: I'll be there

LOML❤:Gotchu brother, Jazzy and I will be there

Pippins: JANTHONY!! Sounds like a plan, Lin

King George: Sounds good!

Jazzy: Settle down Pips, it's been almost 4 months and you already knew we were in love

Mother: Thanks Lin!

The Damn Fool That Shot Him: Janthony 4Life. They are on a date right now, I'm calling it.

The General: Kids. I'll be there Lin

LOML❤: How did you know Les?

The Damn Fool That Shot Him: Because you guys always text a certain way when you're on a date. I'm very granular, you already knew this.

Hammy: Alright children and inspector gadget, see you soon.

Jazzy: See you at 1, Lin

             Anthony and I turned around, our fingers entwined. We headed back to our apartment and got our stuff for rehearsal. "Hey baby, you look gorgeous," Anthony flirtatiously said. Since everything with Nathan had dumbed down I had gotten a lot more self confident, but I still had my days like today where even Ant couldn't completely shake my thoughts. I loved him with everything I had, but mental games are hard. He noticed my body language and used his typical methods of comforting me, "Want to put on a hoodie, love?" He asked sweetly, knowing that sometimes it made me more comfortable to be covered when I was having PTSD, "Or we could cuddle, or sing and dance around a bit before leaving." I looked at the clock, 12:20. We had to leave in 25 minutes but I didn't care. I began to cry,

             "I'm s-sorry Ant," I whimpered, sliding my back down the wall. 

             "Shh...it's okay baby, you don't have to be sorry," Ant exclaimed, "you can't control it sometimes and I know it sucks but all I want is for you to be okay, you don't have to put on a brave face for me. I love you," he finished as tears flooded my eyes and I looked down, examining my body.

            "I am just so ugly Ant, why do you even like me?" I stated, "Maybe I should go back to hurting myself, I'm worthless." I finished. Tears started streaming down Ant's face as he took a seat next to me on the floor.

           "Jasmine. You need to stop. I love you because of everything that makes you up. Your smile, your laugh, your eyes, your nose, your cheeks, your body, your humor, your kindness, your spirit, your lips, your emotions, your thoughts, everything. You need to stop thinking that I feel one way or another about you, because I love you and that's what matters. Nathan is so embarrassed of his virility. You are so amazing and nothing will ever change that." Anthony convinced me, "You are worth millions," he continued, leading me to our full body mirror in our bathroom, "See that beautiful woman in the reflection?" He started. I nodded my head,

           "I guess. But maybe she doesn't see it." I replied.

            "Well she is more than just beautiful. She is also sweet, funny, kind, and perfect. And yet, MAYBE she doesn't see it," He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my cheek, starting to point out all my features in a way I could've never asked for because I didn't know I needed it. "See this? Her hair is as pretty as Rapunzel's and smells of coconut bliss. I love it that way. Her eyes are deep and soft. I wish I could stare into them all day. See her nose? She scrunches it when she gets mad and it's the cutest thing in the entire world. See her lips? Yeah. The best pair I've ever kissed. When I touch those I basically burn into flames of happiness. See her teeth? They make up a gorgeous smile that I could look at for hours. See her ears? They shape her face perfectly. See her shoulders? They are gorgeous too. Her arms? They are flawless. See her hands? They are the perfect size and I love holding them in my own, It makes me feel safe. See her breasts? They are wonderful, but they don't characterize her as an object. They are beautiful and just add to her natural flare. See her stomach? I think it's perfect. Its alluring every time I look at it, and no part of it makes me love her less, regardless of what she thinks. See her hips and waist? They make me flutter when I get to put my arm around them. See her ass? It's  nice, but it isn't something that needs to characterize her. It is just a part of her wonderful qualities like everything else. See her thighs? They are gorgeous. Not too big. They are so wonderful. See? I love everything about her, and she doesn't comprehend that enough. And when she goes to sleep at night, she looks so beautiful. I dream about her and I see her being my wife, my baby mama, and my lifelong partner." Anthony finished smiling sweetly and turned me around to face him. I gave him a kiss. Probably the best one I've ever gave. He deserved it. I eased him in, pulling him close. His hands moved from my waist, to my hair, and all over me. Then I finally pulled away to see a beaming Anthony.

            "Thank you, Anthony." I praised, walking over to the couch and laying down, patting the spot next to me, "Let's cuddle!" He smiled and his eyes widened, taking his spot and wrapping his arms around me. 

           "Anytime Jazzy, I love you with everything I have to offer, no one will ever tarnish that." He stated, kissing me again. I had never felt so close to him until that moment. The love of my life.

Word Count: 1025

Hey guys!! I really loved writing this chapter because my single ass was happy. Body image and comparison hits really close to home for me as I am a teenage girl, but I really thought it was a cool idea to break a wall between the reader and Jasmine by being relatable. Hope you enjoyed it!!