A/N: My crystal ball is in the shop, so I can't predict what will happen at the Oscars, but here is my little fantasy :-) I hope you enjoy reading as much I enjoyed writing! I'm sorry it's another 'jealous Jamie' story, but they are my favorite!
Suspicious Minds
Jamie's POV
Once again I'm ensconced on a plane for a flight that takes the better part of a day. The good news is that I'll end up in LA, only for 24 hours, but at least I'll get to see Dakota for a bit. I settle in and relax, smiling to myself as Bob Seger's Livin' Inside My Heart comes through my ear phones. This song could have been written for me – it's what I think and what I feel. I soak it in and let my mind wander to thoughts of her.
When the sun came up this morning
And she smiled her smile for me
I felt it for the first time
Something deep inside of me
So you can take your midnight ramblin' boys
And you can keep your winding roads
She's livin' inside my heart now
Livin' inside
Oh there's an easiness about her
There's a softness in her way
But she gets me through the hard times
We get closer everyday
I know I'll never be alone now boys
Cause even if I'm far away
She's livin' inside my heart now
Livin' inside
yeah
And I don't know what I did to deserve her
But I'll tell you this my friend
I'm never gonna lose her
Never gonna lose her
Cause every night
She's livin' inside my heart now
Livin' inside
We have been on quite the journey over the last few years. Neither of us could have predicted what would happen and where we would land. We had no idea what the Fifty franchise would do for us professionally, or do TO us personally. That said, we are of the mindset that everything happens for a reason and we're just grateful it led us to each other. The road has been bumpy, not always clear, and sometimes damn frustrating, but we are closer than ever, stronger than ever, and resolved that we belong together.
I can't help but smile at my luck. I've said in interviews that she is perfect and people interpret that I'm speaking of her as an actor. While she is perfect in that regard, more importantly, she is my ideal of a perfect woman – my perfect mate. She is true to herself, she is easy in her skin, she loves ferociously and places a high priority on those she loves. And she is honest to her core – she is not capable of deceit. I love that I know her well enough that I can not only see, but feel her unconditional love for me. She has supported me at every turn, she has been patient with the way we've had to portray our respective personal lives, and she's never once played head games with me. I love her beyond words and I can't wait to be able to claim her as my own. And I want the world to know I belong to her, that I am worthy enough that SHE chose ME. That is a priceless honor that I will never take for granted.
As the plane starts to descend, I do a quick review of my schedule. I'm staying at a hotel near the airport since I have such an early flight back tomorrow. My stylist is meeting me there to get me rigged out and ready for the Oscars. I have no idea who I'm sitting with, but I know that it's not Dakota, despite Evelyn's best attempts. We are presenting, but not together, but I look forward to spending time with her afterwards. THAT is what I'm living for, and THAT is why I'm here.
Dakota's POV
The car is pulling up to the red carpet while Olivia, Robin, and I all take a deep breath and do a three way fist bump before emerging from the car. Thanks to, I'm sure, someone at Universal, Jamie and I have been scheduled to within an inch of our lives to ensure our paths never cross and we are never less than 50 feet apart. He texted to let me know he's here and he'll be watching for me – seated FAR across the hall from where I'll be. Like him, I'm counting down to the end of the awards when we can finally slip away for some much anticipated alone time.
