Not Likely

Chapter 14

I see websites with Josh and I together. Then I see a link with tons of videos:

"Sorry ladies! But Journey 2 hottie, Josh Hutcherson seems to be taken.

By who you ask? New up coming singer Emma Hart. The two have been spotted together everywhere! Even on the back of his bike, and wearing his shirt! Click on the link below to find more pictures of the two."

I can't take it. My mind starts racing. Would should I say? Should I respond? To anyone?

I feel the table vibrate and realize im getting a call. It wakes me up from my daydream, no, daymare. The vibration is like an alarm clock waking me up. Unexpected, and sudden. I come back to reality and pick up the phone to find Josh's name.

"Hello" I answer

"Hey, are you okay? Have you seen anything?" he asks

"No" I say blankly. "I'm not okay"

"Do you want me to come over?" he says.

"No, it's fine. That will be all over the Internet too" I tell him.

"I understand" he says while sounding sympathetic.

"I cant say I didn't see this coming, I'm not going to be a baby about it though. It's really okay." I tell him.

"Okay, I'm sorry about....all of this." he says.

"If you need to talk.. I'll be here" he adds.

"Okay, thanks. I'll talk to you later." I say.

"Okay, bye" he said.

I heavily sigh. I stand up and leave the cafe. Unfortunately, I have work in 5 minutes. So I go into the car and park at the fro-yo shop. Once I get in, I see my boss standing by herself.

"Is there something your not telling me?" says Mrs. Welsh with her arms crossed. She has a serious look.

I stare at her and look confused. What am I not telling her?

"You are dating that boy!" her seriousness is replaced with a smile.

I laugh with her and tell her about the whole thing.

Afterward, I work like its a normal day. But make sure to tell Mrs. Welsh that I'm going to need to quit after today since my career is taking off.

She almost looks like she has been suspecting it, she's not surprised at all.

"I always knew this day one come. You are a great singer, and you are a sweet little girl. You will do great, just make sure you remember me." she says as her eyes start tearing up.

"I could never forget you." I smile as I find myself surprised to becoming teary eyed too. I hug her and hold tight for a while. Then I hear someone walk through the door and the front bells go off.

It's Josh. He walks over to me and stands really close to me. He puts his hands around my hips and sticks his head down at me while smiling. He kisses me, softly. Softer than usual.

"Ready?" he smiles

"Ready for wha-" he cuts me off as he begins to pick me up. I start giggling as customers start staring strangely. He is now holding me in his arms, like a spouse would his bride.

"You are a spectacular boss Mrs. Welsh. Thank you for your kindness."

Josh says in a funny voice as he carries me to the door.

I'm laughing my head off. I wave bye to Mrs. Welsh and Josh carries me out the door into the parking lot. He puts me in the passenger seat of his car and hops in the driver seat.

"Where are we going now?" I laugh.

"The studio" he says.

We soon arrive at the studio before I get to question him. He walks out of the car and runs to my door to open it. We walk, hand in hand, to the studio door. He opens it for me and I thank him.

When I get inside, I see Mr. Bruno standing there, with an exciting look on his face.

"What's going on?" I ask, very confused.

"The song, Emma." says Mr. Bruno.

"People loved it! It's number two on the charts!" Mr. Bruno adds.

"Oh my god!" I scream.

I begin jumping up and down with excitement, that's crazy! I jump up and down in Josh's arms as we hug.

I then go over to Mr. Bruno and give him a hug too.

"This is insane!" I say.

"How did you know about this?" I ask Josh.

"I have my ways" he smirks.

I give him a very quick kiss on the lips and begin hugging him again.

"Now there is only one thing that would make me happier." I smile at Josh.

"What?" he asks looking puzzled.

"If you got the role of Peeta!" I say.

"Oh yeah, about that....." he trails off while scratching the back of his head.

"I got it!" he bursts.

I jump up and down again and hug him.

"I'm so happy for you!" I tell him.

"I'm so happy for you!" he tells me.

We hug again but this time, I stay. I don't let go. I feel his body warmth against mine. His hands on my back. I squeeze tighter and squeeze my eyes shut. Am I really about to say this? Should I? Am I ready? Is he ready? Regardless of I conjure in my head, I know what I feel inside, and say it:

"I love you Josh" I whisper into his chest.

I hear a slight moment of silence.

"I love you too"