Dead Without You ~ Jerrie Thirlwards (Sequel to Dead To Me)

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"Okay, seriously Edwards, how the h--- do you do that?" Jesy exclaimed as they left the store.

"Do what?" Perrie questioned, completely oblivious to anything "spectacular" that could have possibly happened.

"Get people wrapped around your finger like that! And attractive people at that."

"I-I guess I'm just charming?" Perrie didn't necessarily have an answer, as she still wasn't sure what Jesy meant. If she was referencing Jade, it should've been particularly obvious that the two of them wanted to be around each other still. Perrie was ecstatic about the outcome of their meeting, but she still wanted to be with Jade again. "Hey, Jes?" Perrie asked aloud, looking at her friend.

"Yes Perrie? I'm very proud of you for keeping on your feet this whole time." Jesy replied, smiling at her blonde best friend.

"When do you think you'll be able to do me a huge favor?"

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Perrie was now sitting at home, or at Jesy's flat, on her sofa, talking to Jade through texts.

Jadey Bug:
Perrie, you madwoman. You haven't changed a bit!

To Jadey Bug:
Why would I have changed? I'll always be insane, my dear.

Jadey Bug:
Well, my dear, how about we hang out at our old flat tomorrow? I mean, it's still ours—well, mine, but same rules apply :)

To Jadey Bug:
So, does that mean I can't jump on the bed? Or drink all your alcohol? Or eat your biscuits? Or touch your hair?

Jadey Bug:
Yes, yes it does. NO ONE TOUCHES MY BISCUITS YOU LOON

To Jadey Bug:
Aye, calm down, I'm just teasing. I'm fully aware of your ability to bite my fingers clear off my hands if I even do as much as look at your biscuits.

Perrie sat her phone down on the table beside her, her smile gleaming as it danced across her prominent cheekbones. She really had missed being able to talk to Jade, as Jade was a big part of her life, even before they started dating.

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"No, I can't, I have an essay to write for my literature class. The professor is really strict on due dates. Sorry Pez." Jade apologized again, glancing over at her best friend.

"Aye, Jade, it's fine. We have the whole rest of the week. Besides, my birthday isn't that important. Yours is more important than mine." Perrie replied, winking. In reality, she was heartbroken that Jade couldn't come over and hang out for her birthday, but she completely understood. They had both taken summer classes and were swamped constantly.

"Pez, you and I both know that your 21st birthday is much more important than my 22nd." Jade retorted, frowning slightly.

"It's not important without you, baba." Perrie whispered, smiling at Jade.

Both girls went silent for a bit after Perrie said that, as neither one knew what to say.

"You know what, I'll make time, just for you." Jade broke the silence, happily glancing at her best friend, who was now squealing with glee. "I don't think I could handle seeing your sad little face anymore. Honestly, you could probably help out with the essay so I have more time to spend with ya."

"Of course I'll help you baba! I need my Jadey time." Perrie let out a happy giggle, grabbing Jade's hand in her own with a bright smile.

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