Family [Jessie J]

Chapter 8

*Jessie's pov*

A few weeks have passed and all I've been thinking about is that kiss with Danny. I haven't been able to get him out of my mind. Whenever we've been apart I miss him and whenever we're together I always feel happier. I really like Danny, maybe I should say yes to being his girlfriend. With my past experience I've always found that being with a girl made me feel better than being with a guy but maybe Danny will be different.

I know I said that I really wanted something to happen between me and Danny but the kiss snapped me back into reality I guess. The whole hassle of being in a relationship with this career is a lot to take. I'd probably end up getting hate from both, my fanbase and The Script's fanbase and then I'd go back to my old habits.

We finished filming the battle rounds today and wow. The talent this year is truly amazing. You might think I'm being biased now but seriously, Ellen's vocals are just... Wow. And her harmonies are perfect. If she's not signed after this show then I'll snatch her up as my backing singer. Cherri and Vanya are both leaving in the summer so I'll need to find some new ones soon. But Ellen's voice is just hypnotising. "Are you coming then?" Danny asks after appearing in the doorway to my dressing room.

"Of course." I smiled and grabbed my bag. I asked Danny out for a drink because I decided I wanted to give us a go, but keep it between us.

I hailed a cab, something I haven't done for years, and snuggled up to Danny in the back seat. My phone pinged with a new message from Clair. I sighed as I thought about Clair. She's been so distant ever since I told her about mine and Danny's kiss. Whenever she's been wanting to meet up I've either been with Danny and Ellen and she's always wanted just me on my own. I opened the text and felt pretty bad.

Jess are you free tonight? I really need to speak to you xxx

"What's wrong?" Danny asked as I let out a large sigh.

"Clair wants to see me tonight. She says she needs to speak to me." I explained. I could reply to her in the morning and tell her I only just got the message then but that would be lying to her and I can't do that.

"You can see her instead of me if you want to. I'd understand."

"No it's fine. I'll go and see Clair in the morning." I gave him a small smile.

Sorry babe, I'm out with Dan tonight. I promise I'll come and see you first thing tomorrow if you'd like? I really am sorry xxx

I locked my phone and snuggled back into Danny's side. Danny wrapped his arm around me and squeezed me. Before long we arrived at the restaurant and were sat down at our table eating dessert. "Dan, there was a reason why I asked you out tonight." Danny looked up and our eyes locked together for a moment. I glanced around quickly to make sure there were no paps or anyone in general listening to our conversation. Danny squeezed my hands to let me know he was listening. "Well... The thing is... These last few weeks I've been thinking a lot about us... And I was wondering... If the offer still stands I'd love to be your girlfriend. I'd really love to be." I watched as the smile grew on Danny's face.

"Lets, take this somewhere more private shall we?" Danny asked me before Calling over the waitress.

As soon as we got into my house Danny pushed me up against the door roughly and kissed me hard on the lips. He held my hips tightly and swiped his tongue along my bottom lip as my fingers tangled in his hair. I gave him access and our tongues danced together in a heated battle.

We pulled away as the need for oxygen became apparent and rested our foreheads against eachother. I looked deep into Danny's hazel brown eyes and got lost completely. I felt Danny lift his hand to my cheek and caressed it gently with his thumb. "You have no idea how long I've wanted to do that for." He whispered, I grabbed his hand and pulled him over to the sofa so we could sit down comfortably.

Although Danny knew his way around my house he let me guide him. I sat him down and sat next to him so there was no space between us and leant my head in his shoulder. Danny wrapped his arm around my waist and I took his hand in both if mine and played with his fingers whilst he stroked my hair, kissing it every now and again. He makes me happy.

"Dan, can we talk about this?" I asked twisting my neck so I could look at him.

"Of course, whatever awks you happy gorgeous." He lightly kissed my forehead and smiled.

"Well... Don't get me wrong, I love being your girlfriend but... I don't really want the whole world to find out just yet, if that's okay with you?" I added at the end.

"Of course, I was thinking the same thing, it's early days yet, and we'll need to come out carefully." He squeezed me gently and I smiled.

"So that's no PDAs and only telling people we can trust, like family and Glen, Mark, Holly and Clair. Our closest friends and family that we can trust. Sorry... I think I'm getting a bit OCD over this it's just... I want this to work." Danny chuckled a little when I'd finished.

"I want this to work to Jess. I've been wanting you for a while now and I don't want to mess it up."

"Also... Can we take it slow? I don't really want to rush things." Listening to myself makes me wonder why Danny's still there. If I was dating me I'd have run a mile by now.

"Of course honey. Is that everything?" Danny's tongue made an appearance to show that he was joking.

"Yeah." I leaned up to peck him on the cheek. Danny decided to heat up the kiss as he completely turned me around and kissed me hard. I moaned into his mouth as he gripped my thigh which only encouraged him to edge closer up to my leg. I don't want sex. I can't. I just can't. I'm not ready yet. I have to finish this before- Danny pulled away as my phone started ringing and sighed in frustration. I let out a small, unnoticeable sigh of relief. The caller ID alerted me that Clair was calling. Thank God. "You can watch something on the tv or something, I need to take this call, sorry." I looked at Danny appologetically and chucked him the remote before turning and leaving the room.

"Clair! I'm so so sorry babe. Are you okay?" I apologised as soon as I answered the phone.

"It's fine babe, I was just ringing about tomorrow. I didn't interrupt anything did I?" She snickered. The cheeky bitch.

"You did actually but thank you." I was very relieved that Clair rang when she did. As I said to Danny, I wanted to take this slow and I meant it.

"Thank you?" Clair questioned.

"Yeah, I'll explain tomorrow."

"Good. Will you come around about oneish tomorrow? I'll cook for us." I could hear Clair smiling through the phone.

"That sounds perfect babe." I smiled back and a silence formed between us, which is pretty awkward because we're on the phone. "I better go back to Danny now, but I can't wait to see you tomorrow Clair. I really miss you babe." I spoke softly.

"I miss you too. Bye then." And that was that, she hung up rather quickly. I shrugged it offand returned to sit with Danny who is watching back to back episodes of Not Going Out. The last thing I remember is laying down on Danny's lap and slowly falling asleep as Danny's chuckles filled my ears.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Thanks for reading voting and commenting! Dedicated to Jade because it's Valentine's Day tomorrow and because I can. :P

Emma xx