Is It Okay if I Call You Mine? (formerly Complicated)

Chapter 9 - Operation: Date Jethro

Cassie's POV

"And besides, Cassie's here to be my date tonight." Jethro put his arm around me and whispered, "Would you like to dance with me?"

I look into his eyes and I saw something that I've never seen in his eyes before. Uncertainty? Lust? I'm not sure. Nevertheless, I've decided to go to the dance floor with him.

We've been dancing, or more of grinding with each other, for almost an hour. I felt thirsty so I asked Jethro to grab a drink for us then I headed to our table.

"Looks like you're having fun?" Blake said.

"Yes. I am. Thanks for bringing me here."

"Anytime Cass..." he said while taking a drink.

Jethro came back with our drinks in hand then he sat beside me. The bar seats are "sofa like" so we end up sitting too close to each other. He put his arms on my shoulder and began caressing my shoulder and my back.

"Mmm... Jethro, what are you doing?"

"Nothing. Am I making you uncomfortable?"

I thought of his question. No, he's not making me uncomfortable but I feel the heat down there. I couldn't understand the butterflies I felt in my stomach. This is all new to me.

"No, not at all."

He pulled me closer then kissed the top of my head. I heard him sighed and I felt happy. Feeling his arm around me, I couldn't help to close my eyes and smile.

"Do you want to go somewhere else?" he whispered.

If he is asking for us to leave and hook up, I don't want to. I mean, I like him but I am not yet ready to have sex with him. So I think the answer is...

"No?" it sounded as a question but I hoped he'll understand.

"Alright." he smiled at me and kissed my forehead. "Come on, let's dance again."

And so what we did was dance non-stop until its time for all of us to go home.

Blake was drunk so I've decided to drive him home. On our way to the parking lot, I heard Jethro called my name.

"Yeah?" raising my eyebrow at him.

"Is it okay if I follow you to Blake's house then I'll take you home?"

"You'll do that?" I sounded surprised.

"Yeah, sure."

"Alright. See you."

"See you, princess." Jethro gave me a peck on the lips and left me with eyes wide, and my mouth open.

Blake's already buckled up in the passenger's seat. He seemed asleep. I looked at him and realized how handsome he really is. Aubrey is so lucky to have him. I hope I can also find the right man for me. And I hope that right man is the one driving the car behind me.

As I pulled over to Blake's house, he woke up.

"Thanks for driving, Cass..."

"Here's your key."

"Wait... How are you going home? Take my car with you."

"No it's ok. Jethro followed us. He'll take me home."

Blake smirked, "Looks like Operation: Date Jethro is effective."

"I hope so." I shrugged.

We both got out of the car and I said my goodnight to Blake.

"Night Cass... Go ahead. You wouldn't want your prince charming to wait, would you?"

"Bye Blake." and then I went to Jethro's car which is a blue Chevrolet Cruze. Jethro is leaning on the passenger's door. He looked like an Abercrombie model. Wearing his leather jacket and smiling, showing his perfect set of teeth and his dimples. As I walked near him, he opened the door for me, waited for me to get in the car, and closed my door before he get in.

"Where to my princess?" he asked

"Princess huh?" I smiled "I live in the condominium near our school."

"Are you living alone?"

"Yeah. My whole family's in Cebu."

"You don't have a roommate?"

"No. I prefer to live alone. Aubrey slept several times in my place so its almost like having a roommate."

"How about a boyfriend?"

"We've been friends for three years now, if I have a boyfriend you should have met him by now."

He drove in silence after that. The only sound we heard is the music coming from the radio until we reached my place.

He stopped in front of my condominium building.

"Thank you for the ride. Take care." I pulled the door handle.

"Cass?"

I turned to face Jethro to ask him why when I felt his lips onto mine. I was surprised but closed my eyes as he deepened the kiss. I put my hand at the back of his head and found myself responding to his kisses.

When the kiss ended, Jethro looked at me tenderly. It seems like he wanted to say something but instead he shook his head and said, "It's late. You should be heading inside."

"Alright. Goodnight."

"Night." And then he kissed me once again, this time, aggressively as if he didn't want me to let go. I kissed him back with the same passion. He was the one who stopped.

"You better get inside now." he got out of the car and opened my door.

"Take care, okay?"

"I will. Good night Cassie."

"Good night." I went inside feeling like I'm in the cloud 9.

I don't know if he feels the same about me...don't even know where this would lead us, but I was hoping this is a start.

After an hour my phone beeped, it's a message from Jethro.

Jethro: I enjoyed the night. Thank you for this wonderful evening. Sweet dreams princess.

Me: I had fun too. Thanks. Good night.

For the first time after three years. I slept with a smile on my face, looking forward to tomorrow.

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