Toriano Jackson Oneshots

melt

She is like a tall glass of water.. a nice, crisp, refreshing glass of water. Every time she smiles, my stomach flutters, every time she laughs, my heart skips a beat, and every time she looks at me, I can't breathe, it's like time freezes.

Marley Brown

Every inch of her skin, every curve, every dimple, scar, mole, and blemish. From the curls of her hair to the tips of her toes- she is everything.

And she's walking my way right now.

"Hey Tito!" She smiled- ugh her smile. My heart melts. "How have you been?" She asked me, tilting her head with genuine curiosity.

I always saw Marley at the library, I just liked to go, maybe read a little, get away from the noise of everyday life. She would come in and study and sometimes volunteer, like reading to kids and stuff, and she just has me entranced.

"Hey Marley.." I smiled back at her. My heart was beating so hard I felt it in my ears. Her lips were so smooth and shiny, and she's got the cutest dimples in her cheeks. Her smiles are always so genuine.

She sat next to me, pulling out her notebook. "Whatcha reading today?" She looked at me with actual interest, pulling out her textbook and highlighters.

"Oh uh- this?" I pointed to the book. "It's uhh, The Count of Monte Christo. I just started it actually.." I looked back up at her, taking her in once again. "What uh- are you studying?"

She glanced at her textbook. "I'm taking some online classes over the summer for uni and I have to take this uhm, biology class. It's nothing crazy, easy stuff." She opened up the textbook, which was highlighted and filled with sticky notes.

Ugh even the way she studies makes me smile. "You're such a dork.." I teased, facing towards her slightly, drawn in by her conversation.

I've been meaning to ask to see her.. outside of the library. But, every time I try, the words get caught in my throat.

"So uhm.. do you have any plans this weekend?" I asked suddenly, maybe too loudly, maybe I spoke to quickly. Maybe my delivery was just awkward.

She paused, glancing up at me and my heart sank, I was so nervous.

"Oh, uhm.. nothing in particular. Why, what's up?"

Oh God, she knows something's up.

"Oh uh- well, I just never see you outside of the library and I wanted to get to know you uhm.. better. I was wondering if you maybe wanted to do something? Like.. uh, I don't know. There's a baseball game Saturday night.. I don't know if you watch baseball."

"I don't think anyone watches baseball anymore."

"What?! Baseball is America's sport!" I said defensively before getting shushed by someone. "Everyone likes baseball.." I whisper shouted.

"Hey I mean, if you insist. We can go."

"We don't have to go if you don't want to-" I shook my head, looking back at my book awkwardly.

"I still want to see you this weekend, if you aren't put off by my indifference to baseball." She said quietly. "What else do you like?"

"I love music." I said, absent-mindedly before I got the perfect idea! I looked back up at her. "Oh, and I love good food. Oh! You know what, there's a food and wine festival this weekend, is that your speed?"

"Sounds like a date, no?"

I just stared at her, dumbfounded.

"What? Oh? Oh- oh! Oh, no that's okay then."

I smirked slightly "so it is a date?" She smiled at me and rolled her eyes. I just nodded, going back to my book and she went back to her notes.

After I read my book, I put it down, staring at Marley while she studied. I studied her face, she has the prettiest eyes. Like big brown portals to another dimension. And her eyelashes were long and they made her eyes look innocent and delicate.

And her nose, she's got an adorable little button nose, the nose is very important to the flow of the face. She's got like- total facial harmony. Ugh but her lips. They're so round and glossy and....

I'm gonna stop while I'm ahead.

I just sat and stared and watched her work.

"You're staring.."

"I'm sorry, I got distracted."

"You're going to distract me, Tito.." she looked up at me. "Take a picture, it'll last longer."

"But you're right here." I rebutted, leaning against the table, smiling. "Is it so wrong? I'm just looking."

She shook her head, smiling and giggling. "Right, right." She looked back down at her notes. "I don't know how you expect me to work under these conditions.." she started highlighting her notes, she had a neon green highlighter. She so cute, she's got green everything.

She finished highlighting something, closing her book and turning to me, giggling slightly. "What?"

"Hey baby, I just like your face.."

She gushed and rolled her eyes. "Whatever Tito!" She was smiling hard behind her hand, that was sitting tight against her face, trying to hide her embarrassment.

"What, I can't like your face?" I asked her genuinely, tilting my head with curiosity. She's so cute, everything she does is just so cute.

She huffed, shaking her head. "Shut up.."

"Hey you don't have to be rude, a 'you can, thank you honey' would've been a nice response." I shrugged, smirking playfully.

"Honey?" She raised her eyebrow suspiciously. "That's a stretch."

"Oh so I have to earn it?"

"You do.." she affirmed, standing up. "I've got to go, I'm meeting some of my friends at Chick-fil-A."

I looked her up and down quickly, clearing my throat. "Wait let me get your number?"

"I have your number.."

"You never texted me, baby." I pouted slightly.

"I will! I have to figure out what time you're gonna come get me this weekend.. Friday or Saturday?" She pulled her phone out, opening my contact.

"How come you never texted me?" I asked, leaning back in my chair. "And it's Friday night."

She typed quickly, shrugging. "I didn't know what you wanted. I didn't want you to give me the ick by asking for pictures or something, I like you."

"I wouldn't do that, you're a lady. I've gotta at least get to second base.."

She chuckled a little, shaking her head. "Bye Tito.." she kept typing as she walked away and I watched for a moment before my phone dinged.

New text from: unknown

what time are you picking me up on Friday? -marley brown

My heart is going to leap out of my chest..

hey baby, be ready by 5:30, okay? We've got to be on the road by 5:45

yes sir, see you then <3

I'm sick!!! UGH!! Friday cannot come fast enough, everyone. She said yes, I can't believe she told me yes. I feel like I'm going to melt..