Pretty Boy // joji x reader

The Act

(Y/N)'S APARTMENT
6:13 AM

The alarm struck my groggy head once again.

One day, I'll break it into a million pieces.

I covered my head with the pillow and groaned loudly. But, I had to get up anyway. I groaned some more and pushed everything covering me off of my body, the cold biting at me once again. I headed over to the bathroom, routine. Did everything the same way as every other day, but today, I decided to wear a dress. It was a sleek, black, casual dress that fit me almost perfectly. It was a little short, but it was fine. Even though it was freezing cold outside, and I didn't think about that until I got outside.

George was waiting for me in his parked car. I was surprised, since he was pretty ticked yesterday. I approached it and opened the door to get in. "Good morning, George." No reply.

He's probably still pissed off.

I glanced at the rear view window and giggled. The poor guy was so tired, he fell asleep. I tapped his shoulder, but he didn't wake up. Then I poked his cheek several times. Nothing. I sighed and got out of the car.

I'll just leave him to sleep.

I made sure to lock his car before exiting and called for another taxi.

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(Y/N)'S APARTMENT

4:47 PM

The thought of tonight's impending disasters hadn't occurred to me until I had just gotten home from work. I don't know what made me think I could invite Daniel, around George. Something awful's bound to happen. I instantly regretted my decisions and decided to call Daniel to un-invite him. Maybe make up a lie or postpone it.

If Daniel found out..

I shook away the thought and pulled my phone out, pacing in front of the front door. I unlocked the phone and searched for his contact, calling him the second I found it.

No answer.

I stared blankly at the phone. Maybe a text could help. I searched for the iMessage app and began typing before I paused.

Maybe I'm just overreacting, maybe nothing will happen. They'll just meet my boyfriend. He'll meet my new friends. He'll meet Max, Ian, and George. George will meet Daniel. Nothing should happen. Nothing will happen.

I took a deep breath and deleted the message waiting to be sent. Instead, I typed something else.

Me: We're gonna go at 6, come to my apartment first.

I shut off the phone and tossed it onto the couch, taking my shoes off and placing them near the door. I headed to the kitchen and made myself a snack, thinking about my current relationships.

Daniel and I are dating, but George acts like we're dating. I don't know why I keep letting the memory of that night slip by. As if it never happened at all.

What's worse is the fact that I'm not trying to stop him, sort of encouraging him. Like that "friendly" kiss on the cheek yesterday, or getting close to his face. I know we're not that close.

Why won't that thought come around when I'm around him?

An idea popped in my head, and I rushed to where my phone was sitting. I unlocked it and texted Daniel.

Me: Actually, you come to his place, I'm a little busy at the moment.

Me: Here's the address, come at 6.