Eyes Don't Lie ✩ Jenna Ortega (G!P)

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| Jenna's POV |
A/N: might need 1 or 2 tissues nearby

We sat in the lobby once again as we visited Lloyd one at a time. I was next as I held Juno in my arms. I bounced her on my knee a little, hearing her little giggle made me smile. Her little smile was vibrant and her beautiful brown eyes stretched open a little. Her tiny body was so light in my hands.

Y/N was napping with Billie in the car, the both of them exhausted. Billie had tour for her new album coming up and Y/N would be joining her for it, though the dates she would be at were sort of scattered. Billie even offered for me to come along, but I had Wednesday season 2 to film so I, unfortunately, couldn't. Which meant that Juno would be with my girlfriend 75% of the time.

"He's awake." Tate peered from the doorway, attracting my attention. I gently handed Juno over to Liv and followed Tate into the room. "He wanted to see you so I'll wait out here."

I nodded in response and went inside, smiling a little as Lloyd weakly waved at me. "Wassup, lil J?"

"Hey, man." I grabbed his hand, sitting down. "You okay?"

"I admit, I been better for real. But, god was watching over me, trust. I'm coolio." He muttered out before sighing softly. "Doc says ima need to stop smoking. And it ain't, like, a slow burn, he say ima just need to drop all of it and start detox immediately." Lloyd closed his eyes. "Detox is so shit, homie. It hurts like a mothafucker, and I be throwin up for hours."

"I'm sorry, Lloyd. But if you want to live, this is what you have to do." I whispered softly. Lloyd shrugged before turning his head towards me, his eyes were yellow, they burned into mine.

"You know, I wouldn't quit like this if ain't for you and Tate, right? Like, y'all's is who I'm living for. I love Y/N too, fo sure and I gots to be the funcle for June bug." I smiled at the nickname only he withheld for Juno. "But- this is for you and my future wife."

A few tears slipped from my eyes as I wiped them carefully, standing up and placing a kiss to his forehead. "I really love you, Lloyd. I won't ever force you to do this, but I just hope you do so we can keep you in our lives."

"Trust, I'm staying, Jen."

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It's been almost two weeks after our last hospital visit. We couldn't see Lloyd since then, he was transferred to an institution that would help him get detoxed. And although we couldn't text or write back to him, he often wrote out letters for us.

"Jen, here's the new letter." Tate placed her glasses down after reading it, sniffling a little and handing it to me. I took it carefully with slight shaky hands and read it.

Wassup, homies and my love. I'm writin again to tell y'all about how it's been. Like I said, detox be shit. I'm shakin in me boots right now but I think it's okay. I got me some tokens for being a week clean, I'm still tempted touch me a cigarette but the dream of being there with y'all in the future stops me. I got me a counselor and she's nicer than the rest. Her name is Beau, and her wife is even nicer, bruh. Anywho, I miss y'all like hell and I will see you in a month. Promise on my life, I love you.

Signed, your favorite Ninjago character, Lloyd

"He sure has a way with words." I joked with a small chuckle, making Tate smile. "How have you been doing?"

"The tour has been a nice distraction but he's constantly on my mind. I love him so much and it kills me to just not see him or even talk to him." I could tell she was gonna cry and I didn't know how to handle it. Downside, Y/N was shopping with Juno so she couldn't handle it.

"Uh-" I cleared my throat. "It'll all be okay. I promise, we'll see him soon." I moved to sit beside her, wrapping my arm around her shoulders as Tate crashed into my side. I rubbed her back, trying to bring her comfort.

"Thanks, Jen." Tate sat up, drying her eyes with Lloyd's hoodie that she was wearing. "I gotta go talk with his doctor now about the treatments he'll receive when he's done with the detox program. I'll catch you later, okay?" She kissed my cheek and grabbed her purse, leaving the house.

I closed my eyes for a second, walking upstairs a little after to Lloyd's room. His Spider-Man decor practically took up every inch of his bedroom. His bed was decorated with several plushies that Tate bought him, he had a plain black comforter with royal blue sheets and burgundy red pillows. I sat on the edge of the bed, watching Daisy run in and sit between my legs, resting her head up against my stomach. Her sweet eyes stared into mine.

"I know. I miss him too." I scratched the top of her head. "I think I'm going crazy since I'm talking to a dog." I chuckled a little when Daisy's tongue stuck out a little, her head tilting. "Let's go see if mommy is home."

I stood up, making Daisy dart down the stairs. I took one look around before something caught my eyes. Lloyd's picture frame of him and Tom Holland was crooked, I made sure to straighten it before leaving his room, shutting the door.

Daisy's barks echoed through the house as I spotted Y/N walking inside with Juno in her arms, Billie carrying the groceries for her close behind. "Hi, baby." My girlfriend greeted me as usual, Juno's baby hands grasping at the collar of my shirt. "I didn't know if you had lunch so I got you something from the store."

"You're so thoughtful." I gently grabbed Juno, cradling her in my arms while Y/N lovingly kissed my lips.

"Damn, I miss my girlfriend." Billie pouted from the kitchen. "Ooh! I'll go to one of her concerts." She giggled and immediately got on her phone, rushing upstairs and leaving the groceries on the table.

"Mmm, that reminds me to go soon too. Billie! Get me a ticket too!" Y/N yelled, earning an incoherent scream back from Billie but we both knew she was just saying okay. Y/N noticed the letter in the table. "Another letter from Lloyd?"

"Yeah, you can read. I'll take care of the groceries." My girl nodded, kissing my lips before kissing Juno's forehead and sitting on the couch. I walked into the kitchen, setting Juno down in her high chair. "You'll see uncle Lloyd soon, princess. Promise." I tapped her nose, making her giggle. "You just laugh at everything, huh, baby girl? You're so cute." I kissed her forehead, her eyes looking into mine. "Mama loves you. So much."

I picked her back up, resting her against my chest, her head on my shoulder. "You don't even know what I would do for you, sweetie." I closed my eyes and basked in the feeling of Juno's warmth against mine and the cute babbles that left her mouth.

She was my daughter. My lifeline. Now I understood why my mom would die for my siblings and I.

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A/N:
who's watching the GUTS documentary with me?