My Little Penguin

Chapter Twenty-Six

Catt's POV

   After the guys finished gawking over Becca's house, they sat down to watch a movie and I went to get a shower. I got some more clothes out of my duffle bag and went to the washroom. When I turned on the water, I watched in amusement how the steam fogged up the mirrors and clouded the air.
  I got in just when it was mildly scalding and let the tiny bullets of water wash away the ice cream and any negative feelings I had. A content smile creeped on my face.
  I heard a noise that sounded like a door being opened, I smirked, thinking it was Becca. The guys wouldn't have walked in here because there are two more bathrooms in the house.
  I adjusted myself about to say something when a deep familiar voice interrupted my thoughts.
  "Catt, can I talk to you?" He sounded timid almost.
  "Jesse? Is that you?" I asked l even though I already knew the answer.
  "Yeah. Catt I have to confess something to you."
  "What is it?" I was slightly less than thrilled to figure out what was happening solely because I was in the shower. I mean, what if one of the guys walked past the bathroom and heard us talking? They might think something is going on and tell Becca. I snapped back into the conversation with Jesse.
   "Catt, I'm in love with you.." He spit out the words quickly and then let out a sigh, probably of relief.
  I was left dumbfounded. My jaw slacked open and my fingers rapidly chasing my stress through my hair. I stood that way for what felt like an eternity.
  "Please say something..." I heard his timid voice ring through the tiled room yet again.
"Uhm y-you n-need to le-let me thi-think... Please leave the bathroom and I will come talk to you in private when I get out." I managed to get the last part out without stuttering. He took a deep breath and walked out. When I heard the door close behind him I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding in.
Ugh! Why? Why me? Doesn't he realize that I'm gay? I though that was pretty clear. And how could he possibly be in love with me? We just met today. I did all my online talking with either Kellin or Justin. So this makes absolutely no sense. Jesse is a nice guy and all but 1. I am gay 2. He's like 26 3. I'm in a relationship and 4. They are going on tour TOMORROW. Where did he really think this was going to go?
I sighed to myself and finished showering and got out.
After I was dressed in another SWS shirt and some black skinnies, I walked downstairs where I see most of the band and Becca all sitting on the couch watching Kevin Hart, laughing their asses off. Jesse however was on the kitchen, pacing like a mad man. He must have been really deep in his thoughts because he didn't hear me walk up behind him and jumped when I lasted my hand on his shoulder.
"Hey Jess."
"Hello beautiful." He replied and attempted to play with a piece of my hair. I grabbed his hand and held it in a way that might help him get the message.
"Look Jesse, I don't think you're in love with me. We just met today. I think you might like me because, I like your band and I literally took an hour to get the way I wanted to look today. This is the real me." I stepped back, motioning to my outfit and my naked face. He smiled and stepped back up to me and grabbed my hand, intertwining his fingers with mine. I didn't like the way it felt. His hand was much bigger and tougher than mine and I liked being the dominant one.
"I think you're beautiful anyway that you are. Does Becca tell you that often?" I got defensive and jerked my hand away.
"Yes she does. Have you even thought about how dumb this sounds Jesse? You tell me that you love me after knowing me for a couple hours and then try and question my relationship. Jesse I'm gay. I don't like guys and I'm in love with Becca. I'm in love with her because I've known her for longer than a couple hours. She falls asleep every night wrapped in my arms and wakes up knowing I'm still gonna be there. How can you expect all that from me when you're leaving for your tour tomorrow?" I finished my rant and took a deep breath, hoping I didn't get as loud as I really wanted to.
A flash of hurt flickered in his eyes but quickly went away. It was then replaced by embarrassment. He ducked his head down and motioned over to the corner, where a small figure was leaned against the doorway. It was Becca. Her face was complete and utter surprise.
"J-Jess, yo-your man-manager c-called. Y-you g-guys are head-headed bac-back to the s-studio." He nodded and opened his arms to me, I guess wanting a hug. I walked awkwardly into his arms and patted his back. I was forced to separate us since he just didn't want to.
I walked to the front of the house where the other guys were waiting for goodbyes. A smile spread across my face and I went down the line giving long hugs and thank you's to all of them.
Kellin hugged me tightly and told me to take care of his girl, who I assumed was Becca. Jack picked me up and squeezed my torso making me laugh an then a messed up the hair on top of my head. Gabe gave me a really long hug and did what felt like he was rubbing my ass but when I gave him a questioning look, he motioned for me to look and I saw two backstage passes and tickets to their concert next year wen they'll be back in the states. I beamed at him and hugged him again.
And Justin, he was fighting back tears and hugged me tightly, burying his face into my shoulder and lifting me up. I hugged him back tightly and he put me down and placed a friendly kiss on my cheek. I backed up from them and stood where all of them could see me.
"Thanks you guys for doing this. It was amazing. You saved both me and my girlfriend during some really hard times." I smiled sincerely and felt arms wrap around my waist.
"Yeah, we love you guys." Becca stated from behind me.

After like 5 minutes, the guys had gone and we stood in the doorframe watching their car drive down the road. Becca's small hand slid down my arm and pulled me inside. She closed the door and looked at me, taking a deep breath meaning she was going to hide the stutter.
"We need to talk."

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Hey guys! Yay the story isn't on hold anymore! I hope you guys like this chapter. I had to make it scandalous lol it was getting boring in my head. Well we shall see what happens next. Love you guys.
Stay Sweet!
~Kitty