working with jace {jace norman}

Chapter 31

They never had Taco Bell in the UK. It was always just one of those American food chains that helped average the American weight.

I had gained pounds after pounds since moving here. But it didn't stop Jace from pulling through the drive thru.

Within the warm car, we drove home, stuffing our faces with processed mexican food. Id admit, it was worth the guilt. Being a teen actress on camera, i was bound to get back in the gym at some point. That point would be much, much later.

I watch out the window silently as we merge onto the freeway. The night sky filled with millions of stars, to be covered with thin clouds, allowing our galaxy to peek through every now and again. With all of the lights from the city, it was the first time that I could admire them.

His car comes to a stop in the driveway of his house, my laughter floating within the neighborhood as he mocks one of the well known neighbors, opening the door for the both of us.

He leads us into a dark kitchen, a small flames shadow reflecting off the baby blue walls.

My smile drops lightly from shock as his hand rests on my back, his parents grinning from the other side of the birthday cake.

"You guys didn't have to..."

"Of course we did hun, it's your birthday"

"Thanks" I breathe, making my way to them as I gently hug them, his mom's dainty arms wrapping around me. His dad's more harsh- but comforting.

I blow out the couple candles that's illuminate the room, the lights flip on as we take a seat. Mr.Norman cutting pieces for each of us before sitting down herself. She asks us about our day. Our responses being lengthy and interactant. It was something about this family that never made me bored.

"So, have you talked to your parents lately?"

I sigh into my bite, "No, I always miss them with the time difference"

"Only a couple more weeks now though"

I nod. I wasnt as close to my own parents as I felt with them. But I kept the urge to say something along those lines. Not trying to jump into anything too blunt.

She changes the subject easily. The clocking winding as she begins to sigh.
"Well, you miss have had a long day. Get some sleep. We'll take care or the dishes in the morning"

They leave before us. Leaving the two of us to sit in the kitchen seats. Silently dozing off on our own. Too lazy to get ourselves upstairs at that very moment.

But the laziness brakes as jace speaks,
"Lets get to bed"

I nod,tripping over myself up the stairs and into the darkened, quiet hallway.

I begin saying goodnight to jace, walking past his room in the process.

But his hand arms onto my arm, stumbling me backwards into his chest. I groan in annoyance.

"Sleep in here tonight" his voice hashes in my ear.

"Too tired" I mumble.

"I sleep better with you"

"Nope" I attempt to walk away once more, but he pulls me back.

"Just to sleep"

I rub my eyes, sighing as I gander Into his room.

I leave my sweater on, sheding my jeans on the floor and climbing into his cold satin sheets.

He shuts the door. Taking off his clothes, replacing it for a sweatshirt and boxers, the room to cold for the both of us.

He switches off the light, stumbling through the dark room to find the edge of the bed. He crawls over me to his side. Stopping midway to be over me. Kissing my head  before dropping his body on his side.

He faces me, wrapping himself around me to keep us warm, my body burried into the heat his chest was giving off.

"I hope today was good, Em"

"It was perfect" I mumble. Pulling my head from him, trying to find his eyes through the darkness.

"I'm sorry your parents aren't here for it"

"You've made up for it," I shrug "And, there's always next year".

His takes my hand from around my shoulders.

"You start work on Monday?"

"Mmhm"

"I can't wait to get back on set"

"Come with me"

"I cant- not for another week"

"Just come anyway" I sigh.

"Maybe. Dan wouldn't let me work. You know him"

"The season is three weeks late. He won't have a problem. Besides; you're all better now"

"Not everything there"

"You'll figure it out"

He chuckles,
"Goodnight brat"

"Goodnight"