Imagine That [Jessie J]

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That night, I found out that Jessie was a cuddler. She had fell asleep while I was still awake, thinking about what just happened. Then I felt an arm around me, followed by a leg. I looked over to see Jessie scooting herself closer to my body until she was pressed up against me. She sighed and snuggled her head against my neck. It was cute, and I didn't want to wake her up to move her.

She wanted to kiss me. I just knew she did. From what happened in the kitchen, that clearly showed what she wanted. But, I couldn't. She's only just got out (?) of a relationship with Sam, and it wouldn't be appropriate. And I don't want to ruin the great friendship we have.

"Autumn..." Jessie said in her sleep. She cuddled even more into me.

This isn't right. I shouldn't have butterflies because of this! Jessie's my friend. My incredibly hot, gorgeous, sexy friend...

"Jessie, get off," I said. I wouldn't sleep if she was like this with me. Honestly, I probably wouldn't control myself.

"No. I like this."

"Jessica, move!"

Jessie opened an eye, and my heart sunk. Was she awake the whole time?

She sat up, rubbing her eyes and yawning. Then she gazed at me for a while. I began to get nervous, anxious at what she might say. "Autumn...I like you," Jessie claimed.

"I like you, too," I smiled, trying to play it off. "Otherwise, we wouldn't be friends."

"No! Not like that! I mean...more. More than a friend..."

My eyes widened, and I made a move to get off the bed, but Jessie held me back. She pressed her hands into my shoulders while she looked into my eyes. "Autumn, I've liked you for a long time. When I first met you in the studio, I knew I was crazy attracted to you. You're so beautiful, and so talented, and so nice and caring. But then there was Sam, and I was not a cheater. If it weren't for her, I would've asked you on a date on a long time ago. Autumn, I was so shy in high school because I had a crush on you, also. I've liked you for a while, and that's another reason I switched labels. I wanted to see you more."

I was speechless. There was nothing I could say to her to respond to what she said. It seemed unreal, impossible. Like it was a lie. She was just playing with me. But when she didn't laugh, I knew it was true.

"Autumn say something. Don't just look at me like that."

"I..." But what could I say? That I never knew? Of course I never knew! She's never told me until now!

Jessie cupped my face, and my heartbeat quickened. "Autumn, say you like me. I know you do. The way you look at me, how you hold my hand and how you talk to me. Autumn, please say something. Even if it's 'I hate you'."

This shocked me, how she knew I liked her before I even registered it. And I leaned up so our faces were less that an inch apart. Jessie's soft breathing felt nice against my lips, which sounds weird. But we stayed like that for a minute.

"Kiss me," Jessie said. And that's what I did.

I pressed my lips into her softly, loving how hers felt against mine. Her scent was intoxicating, and how close we were excited me. She was a really good kisser, in comparison to the other girls I've been with.

Jessie's tongue swiped across my bottom lip tentatively at first, and when I didn't open my mouth, she did it more firmly. I giggled childishly, until she bit the same lip. A moan escaped my lips, and Jessie took advantage by slipping her tongue inside. Her tongue eagerly explored my mouth, making the two of us moan. Her hands slid down the front of my body, and she started to tug at my shirt. And that's when I draw the line.

"Jess, no," I said as I pulled away.

"What?" She asked, cocking her head to the side, cutely.

"Jessie, this is a lot to take in. Us liking each other, and the thing with Sam...I'm not even sure what you and her are anymore."

Jessie sighed and stroked my cheek. "I should've told you, but I knew Sam was cheating on me. It's been happening for months now."

I knitted my eyebrows together. "Well, why didn't you break up with her?"

"Because, I think she knew I liked you a lot. And if I broke up with her, she would've went after you or something. And...I just couldn't let her go that easily."

"You still love her?" I asked.

Jessie shrugged, and she bit her lip while looking up at me. "I don't know."

"Well, chances are, you still love her. And there won't be an 'us'. At least, not right now."

"So, you don't want me?" Jessie began to pout.

"It's not that. I just don't want to get hurt if you find out you love her again. So, there can't be an 'us'. And then I have my dad. I can't date any of his clients."

Jessie sighed softly as I sat back. She then went so she could lay beside me on the bed. "He doesn't have to know," she said, facing me.

"Are you suggesting I lie to my father?" I gasped dramatically.

"No! Not exactly...I meant, we just not tell him...Oh God, that's the same thing! I-I, er--"

"Calm down, woman. It's fine. Besides, we're not dating right now."

"Not right now," Jessie repeated, somewhat disappointed.

"Yeah. And you need sleep, Jessie. You had a seizure not too long ago, so I can only imagine how tired you are."

Jessie nodded and cuddled into me more. I reached over and turned the lamp off after Jessie yawned. I sat in the dark for a while, unable to sleep a wink. I assumed Jessie was asleep since she wasn't talking.

Wow. She likes me. She actually likes me. That was so unexpected, and I never would've thought she could possibly like me. I thought she was only being friendly, and Sam was the only one for her.

"Autumn?" Jessie said softly.

"Yeah?"

"Can we cuddle? I need to hold something when I sleep."

"Uh, sure."

Jessie scooted closer like before, and she out her arm around me and laid her head on my chest. She sighed in content at the new position.

"I'm not making you uncomfortable, am I?" Jessie asked.

"No." Yes. But I didn't want to tell her the truth. I just wanted her to lay on me and be comfortable herself.

"Okay. Thank you, Autumn. You're a very nice person. But...can I ask one more thing?"

"Hmm?"

"A good-night kiss?"

I hesitated before answering. A good-night kiss? From me? It sounded disastrous, but I still told her she could get one.

Jessie leaned in closely, and I turned my face so our lips could touch. The feeling she gave me was there. It was indescribable. But it was there, nevertheless.

"'Night, Autumn."

"Good-night, Jessie."

A/N: If you haven't read my message board, or if you aren't following me, you should know I'm taking a break. Just in case someone asks what happened to me or something. Yeah. :3 I love you all, and I'm coming back soon!