Thin Air ✿ Jeff Atkins [COMPLETED]

TWENTY ONE

*JOSIE's POV*

"I see them, I see them!" Clay yelled as he looked out of the window.

Everyone hid and turned off the lights, remaining quiet as I quickly ran to the kitchen where Dinah flashed me with her flashlight so I could light up the candles in the birthday cake. I held it in my hands, walking closer and gracefully to the kitchen door.

I stuck my head outside, seeing Jeff's and Monty's silhouettes, Jeff reaching to turn on the lights before everyone jumped out of their hiding spots, yelling out, "Surprise!"

The look on Jeff's face was worth the stress I was in for the last two days. He was laughing, looking happy as ever as he hugged some people, thanking them.

Everyone stayed silent, signaling for me to come out, "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Jeff, happy birthday to you." I sang softly, making my way towards him with the cake in my hands.

Jeff shook his head with a grin, clicking his tongue, letting a chuckle out, "Make a wish." I said.

I watched him close his eyes for seconds before he blew out the candles, everyone cheered and the music began playing. Dinah took the cake from me, going to the kitchen to cut it with Gina.

I looked at Jeff, walking closer to him before putting my hands on his chest, "Happy birthday, babe."

Jeff wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer to him to put his lips on mine, adding pressure. I smiled in the kiss, pulling away before pecking his lips again. "You are the best girlfriend in the whole wide world, do you know that?" I only giggled, nuzzling my head in his chest, "I love you so much. Thank you."

"You haven't had my present yet." I whispered in his ear teasingly, giving him a quick kiss on his jaw before leaving his grip and walking away, turning back to see him look at me, lips parted and wide eyes.

It was eventful planning this. Monty, Clay and I were running around, making sure Jeff knew nothing about this and that everyone had their mouth shut - and that was the hard part.

Hannah was supposed to help us but she disappeared and only showed up tonight. Mary and Henry were helpful as well, both were staying at a hotel to give us teenage privacy and to treat themselves as well.

Tonight, I felt confidence through my veins. I didn't need alcohol in my system for that or drugs. I felt good about myself and felt secure around Jeff, knowing that Jeff loves me the way I love him. I was happy and I was intending on making him happy, too.

I entered the kitchen, standing beside Dinah who was eating cake. I took a small piece on a foam plate, watching everyone have fun. I took the plate, walking outside and leaning my back on the wall. From my place, I spotted Jeff in the living with with some of his friends, laughing.

"I say, we did great." I looked beside me, seeing Clay with a smile, looking at me.

I smiled, looking back at Jeff and raising my hand out for Clay to high five, which he did. "Do you think he'll like my gift?"

"You mean the gift everyone knows you'll give him or the gift you showed me?" Clay raised an eyebrow.

I rolled my eyes, slapping his chest, "The gift I showed you, you dumbass."

"Definitely. You shouldn't be worrying." Clay assured, nudging me.

Jeff looked around, standing up, searching. His eyes landed on me, a smile making its way on his lips before he started walking my way.

"Well, I'll see you around. I'm sure the sexual tension would be enough to suffocate me." And with that, Clay left.

"Come with me." Jeff whispered in my ear, taking a hold of my hand and dragging me behind him. I held my plate carefully, letting him lead the way upstairs and into his room where he locked the door. He turned to look at me, wrapping his arms around my waist, "I don't think I can wait." He said in a low raspy voice, making my insides tingle.

He looked down at my small piece of cake, reaching out and swiping his finger on the cream before putting it slowly on my neck then some on my lips. He took the plate from my hand, putting it on his bedside table before attaching his lips on mine desperately.

I gasped as he licked the cream off my lips before looking at me with lust in his eyes.

//

I wiped my lipstick off, taming my hair and adjusting my tank top as Jeff did his belt and threw on his shirt.

Our cheeks were flushed and it wouldn't take anyone to think twice about us having had sex.

I giggled as I looked at him, fixing his hair for him, "Such a hot mess."

Jeff only grinned at me, pecking my lips before we walked out of the room and into the herd of drunk teenagers.

//

"You ready for your gift?" I asked Jeff, wiggling my eyebrows.

"Was the making love not the gift?" Jeff raised an eyebrow, a grin on his face as he lied on his bed.

It was 3 am. Everyone thankfully went home and it was only Jeff and I. Jeff had changed into sweatpants, lying shirtless and I was only in a tshirt of his that reached exactly my butt.

"No?" I laughed before walking towards his bed, kneeling down to take out the wrapped gift.

According to how it looks, it wasn't hard to see that it was a baseball bat. "No! You wouldn't!" Jeff excitedly held it in his hands before tearing open the wrapping paper, "DeMarini 2016 CF8 BBCOR!" He said quickly, examining the black painted bat.

"Not only that," I approached him, sitting in front of him and rotating the bat, "I had it signed by Erik Goeddel. I know you love the Mets."

Jeff looked at the famous pitcher's signature, his jaw dropping, "Fuck me. I-I don't know what to say." He shook his head, looking at me disbelievingly.

"Absolutely nothing. Happy 18th birthday, Atkins." I smiled, crawling beside him before lying down, turning my head to look at him.

He put the bat aside before looking at me and falling on me, making me squeal.

And that, kids, was the start of round 2.

//

damn kids, keep it in ur pants. If you're confused, Josie is 17, Jeff is 18 but they're in the same academic year. Alllssoo we're getting SO close to Jess's party.

Grab your tissues because you're going to cry a fucking waterfall.