for @1-800-jude ! i hope you enjoy it!
IT WAS CHRISTMAS EVE and the dodgers were hosting their annual christmas eve party. the field was filled with players and their families as they were spending time with one another. listening to christmas music and having christmas themed foods with one another.you stood in the middle of the field, a smile on your lips. as you fixed your santa hat that was on the top of your head. you sipped on the hot chocolate that mookie had passed out.
the dodgers of course invited you. being their health trainer and all. you loved working with them. they were probably the best organization to work with. all of the guys had welcomed you with open arms. being the first female trainer and all.
one person specifically? jack flaherty. your best friend. the person who was always by your side no matter what. the man who had your back. the person who supported you. the first person who welcomed you with open arms.
when it was your first day, jack had given you a tour. and you probably wouldn't have it any other way. jack could probably say the same thing. the ace of the dodgers made you feel welcome. even when you were feeling nervous.
the two of you were like peas in a pod. never separating from one another. always by each others sides. jack would eat lunch with you in your office. and would even make excuses to see you during practices when he didn't see you all day.
people always asked if the two of you were dating. if there was something more between the two of you. but, it was just a friendship. nothing more or nothing less. just best friends.
jack wished that was different though. and his teammates knew it. once jack laid his eyes on you, he knew he was in deep shit. how gorgeous you were. how angelic your voice was. how sweet you truly were. it was like you were an angel sent just for him.
everyone knew how much you meant to jack. how much he loved you. yet, no one knew why jack wouldn't just tell you his true feelings. it didn't make any sense to his friends and teammates. life was short, so why not tell the girl you loved your true feelings for her?
jack always used the excuse of what if she doesn't like me? or what if i ruin our friendship by telling her? but everyone also knew how much you loved him too. how much jack truly meant to you. how he always made you feel.
it was the main reason why you never went on dates. why you always turned down players who asked you out? no one else could make you feel the way jack made you feel. how jack made you smile. how happy he made you.
the two of you were just too damn stubborn to do anything about it though. jack was scared you didn't feel the same, you were scared he didn't feel the same. the two of you didn't realize you both loved one another. which angered the guys on the team.
you were pulled out of your thoughts, as you feel a tap on your shoulder. your eyes meet jack's, those damn eyes you loved so much.
you gave him a smile as you sipped on your hot chocolate.
"did freeman beat you in darts again or what?" you teased as you poked his cheek.
jack rolled his eyes playfully before gently shoving you. his eyes scanned you for a second. admiring how beautiful you looked tonight. how perfect your makeup looked, how natural it looked.
"mhm." jack finally speaks after his eyes landed back on yours.
"just admit how bad of a darts player you are jack. it'a fine!" you teased again. as this time, jack pulled you closer to him. his arm wrapped around your shoulders.
your breathing hitched as his action. his touch sending an electric feeling through your body. you inhaled his signature sent you loved so much. you couldn't believe how special he truly made you feel. no one had ever made you feel like this. and the two of you were just best friends.
"i love this song." jack's voice ripped you from your thoughts once again. you immediately recognized the song,all i want for christmas is you by mariah carey.
you looked up at him and smiled. you also loved the song. it was one of the many things that you and jack shared in common.
jack moved closer to you, if it was even possible. you felt both of his arms wrap around your body now. jack looked down at you, his heart racing. maybe this was the time to confess his true feelings for you. it was christmas eve after all.
"y/n" jack spoke. which made your heart rate pick up at your name coming out of his mouth.
"i love you."
you couldn't believe it. your best friend just told you he loved you? you blinked a few times, making sure you weren't dreaming. or you were hearing those three words. but you were, the jack flaherty just told you he loved you.
jack's heart was beating faster. waiting for your reaction or if you were going to say anything. it was making him anxious as he watched you. but his mind was put at ease, as you pulled him into a kiss.
it was like the two of you were the only two people in the world. as you kissed one another. not caring about the world around you. the two of you finally confessed your feelings.
finally, the two of you pulled away. catching your breaths as jack's forehead was on yours. the two of you stayed silent for a couple of seconds until you spoke up.
"i love you too."
jack couldn't stop smiling as he held you close to him. the world was perfect tonight with you in his arms. he finally had you. he could finally call you his.
"finally. took long enough." a familiar voice spoke. the both of you looked up to see, kiké, mookie and freddie. with mookie having a huge smile on his face. happy to see his favorite people finally confess their feelings for one another.
"ooh, mistletoe! you know what they say..." freddie speaks as he points to the mistletoe that kiké was holding up.
the two of you rolled your eyes at them before jack pulled you into another kiss.
this christmas was truly the best one yet.
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hello!
how is everyone?!!
so sorry this took forever. i've been sick since thanksgiving.... and it's been hell.
i'm on my third antibiotic.... so that's great!
anyway, i hope everyone enjoyed this!!!
if you don't like it, i can redo it for you!!! just let me know!
happy holidays!!
much love