Trapped ღ j.t

Ch. 14 Questions Answered

{ J A D E }

I woke up the next morning with Perrie in my arms, a small smile tugging at her lips. Good, she deserves to sleep peacefully for once. I couldn't believe everything she'd told us. I was glad she was comfortable enough to share something so personal. At the same time, I was heartbroken to hear the pain she must have gone through- and maybe still does. She's the strongest person I know. Her mum hadn't exaggerated when she described Perrie, I saw that now. My new mission was clear. Keep her happy.

She tossed a little, turning to face me. I watched her sleep, feeling a tad bit creepy. She was so beautiful, and her personality complimented her looks perfectly. I unconsciously tightened my grip around her, and her eyelids fluttered open.

"Sorry, love. Did I wake you?" I stroked her cheek. She smiled softly.

"I don't mind," she whispered, her morning voice sending shivers down my back. Am I seriously getting turned on by her morning voice?

"Wanna see if the other two girls are up?" I asked her. She nodded, and I stepped out of the bunk. She hopped out after me and I let her use that bathroom first. Her bare feet padded quietly against the hardwood floor and she disappeared behind the door. I stretched, walking to the front of the bus. Only Jesy was up, in an over-sized T-shirt, coming to just above her knees. She was on her laptop.

"Finally someone wakes up!" she exclaims when she sees me. "I want to go get breakfast, but not alone," she whimpered. I checked the time. 9:35 Damn, I'm up early.

"Sure, Jes. Where are we?"

"Tampa. We have an interview at 12 o'clock, then we're going to Miami for the concert," she answered. I nodded. Today was the last concert of the tour. Simon cancelled the last two dates, saying he wanted to speak to Perrie about something first, he wouldn't say what. The girls and I had a pretty good idea though. I heard a click and turned to see Perrie as she stepped out of the bathroom, wearing floral tights, a yellow silk-like shirt and white ballet flats.

"You look beautiful," I told her. It was true, and may I say her tights fit her quite nicely.

"Are you wearing space pants?" Jesy joked. "'Cause you're ass is outta this-" I clamped my hand over her mouth, peeved.

"Don't you even finish that sentence," I hissed. Jesy's eyes widened and I instantly felt guilty. I removed my hand.

"Sorry, Jadey, just kidding. You look very nice today," she corrected, looking at Perrie. She giggled (adorably) and pecked her cheek, then pecked mine.

We trooped out of the bus, in search of breakfast. We soon found an IHOP and we ate in, making conversation and having an all around good time. I kept my hand on Perrie's knee, and she didn't move it. I was pleasantly surprised. We weren't technically an item, but we acted like one. I've gotta make it official at some point. I vowed I would, but it had to be special.

"Should we bring some back for Leigh?" Perrie asked. I smiled and nodded. She always thinks of others.

"Okay, sure, let me just pay the bill," Jesy said. Perrie and I both shook our heads at the same time.

"No I'll pay," we both said simultaneously. We turned to look at each other.

"No I'll pay," we said again. An argument soon broke out. Perrie excused herself to use the bathroom, leaving me and Jesy. We paused to order food for Leigh. Perrie came back, looking pleased but slightly guilty. I shrugged it off, our waitress approached with the bag of takeout.

"Aren't you going to give us our bill?" Jesy asked. The waitress smiled and shook her head.

"Already been covered," she answered, walking away. Jesy and I wore matching expressions of confusion, but the truth soon dawned on us. We slowly turned to face Perrie, who was looking down, playing with the hem of her shirt. We glared at her until she looked up, a guilty smile playing upon her lips.