The Summer I Fell in Love

What Happened Last Night?

Authors Note: Hello everyone, this is my first fanfiction, so kind, constructive criticism is welcomed! I am writing this because I am a fan of Great Gatsby fanfiction and my favorite pairing happened to be Nick and Jordan. Due to the lack of stories about them, I decided to be rather ambitious and write a story! This story an AU fic, just so you guys know J. This series might end up being a collection of one shots... I will fill you all in on how this story is going to go at a later date. I hope you all enjoy the first chapter!

My eyes flicker open, I turn over and try to look at the clock. I was still half asleep, and saw that it was 6 in the morning. I begin to look around the bedroom, and I figured out that this isn't my room, or my house. I peered around the room trying to figure out where I was. I look next to the clock and see a picture of my cousin Daisy, Tom and their daughter Pammy. Then it came to me, I was at Daisy's house... But why? I suddenly get the feeling that someone is next to me in this enormous bed, I glance over, and it took me a moment to figure out who it was. After a few seconds of studying, I recalled who it was, it was Jordan Baker, the woman I had just met her less than twelve hours ago downstairs. "Damnit!" I thought to myself, "What the hell happened last night?" I honestly didn't expect this on my first night in New York. I turn over, facing her, contemplating on what to do. I decided to try and go back to sleep, but a pounding headache came over me. I have only been drunk twice in my life, and apparently that second time was that evening. I feel so ashamed. I, Nick Carraway, had probably taken advantage of that poor woman. I just hope she won't hate me, she was staying with my cousin for the summer and I would hate to come to their house and make Ms. Baker uncomfortable. I look over at the clock, it was now 6:30. I glance over at Jordan sleeping, she looked so incredibly beautiful. She had a delicate smirk upon her face as she was sleeping. Then, Jordan's eyes began to flutter, insinuating that she would awaken soon. Not knowing what to do, I turn over so I'm not facing her and close my eyes.

I had apparently dozed off and I had woken up again, this time it was 8:30. I turn over and see that Jordan was sitting up; it looked like she was also trying to recollect what had happened the night before. I sit up in bed as well. I glance over at her and give her a shy smile, unsure of what to say, I managed to come up with "Hello Ms. Baker, I hope you slept well." She looks over at me, smiling, with her hair slightly disheveled. "Good Morning Mr. Carraway, I hope you slept well. However, I hope you don't mind me asking," She added. "but do you have any sort of recollection of what happened last night?" I laughed and said, "Honestly Ms. Baker," "Please, call me Jordan." She interrupted. "Alright then, Jordan , I don't have the slightest clue." We both gazed at each other, with a smile spreading across both of our faces, we began to laugh. "I'm terribly sorry about this whole thing Jordan." She looks at me with sincerity and says, "Nick, you have nothing to apologize for. It was as much my fault as it was yours." Before I can get another word out, my stomach lets out a beastly growl. My cheeks begin to flush out of embarrassment. "Damnit Carraway!" I thought to myself, "How could you do that after you just slept with a woman!" I glance up at her, we both began to laugh again. How can I barely know a person, and yet feel so comfortable around them? She looks at me with comforting eyes and says, "On that note, why don't we go downstairs and get something to eat?" I reply with a sincere yes.

Jordan slides out of bed and stretches her long, beautiful body. I can't help but stare, she's just so gorgeous and I can't help but gawk at her. She picks up her soft pink silk robe and slips it over her petite frame. She ties it firmly at her small waist with a delicate bow. I remove my gaze and hold open the door for her, we exchange smiles and we head downstairs for breakfast.

We had managed to come up with some small talk at the breakfast table, I hated how I was so awkward that morning. We both were trying to recollect what happened, but both failed. However, we remembered the man we talked quite a bit about last night, he went by the name Gatsby. He threw extravagant parties next door to my bungalow on West Egg. Jordan picked up the newspaper, her eyes peered the pages and she tapped my shoulder and said "Look Nick, these are those parties I was talking about last night!" "Wow, that looks like quite a lot of fun." Suddenly, an idea popped into my head, I gave it no second thought and decided to go with my gut instinct. "Jordan, would you accompany me to one of Gatsby's parties tonight?" She looked at me in shock, and a smirk appeared on her face. "I would love to go with you Nick, maybe if we talk more, we can figure out what happened last night." She then winked at me. I couldn't believe I have a date with her tonight!

We finish up our breakfast and discover more about each other. She discusses her recent scandal in golf. "It's been so difficult for me Nick, I've practically been hiding so I won't have to face the public." A stream of tears roll down her face. I wipe her tears away and simply say, "Jordan, your true friends will believe you, and I know I do. You are one of the most sincere people I have ever met. I know I haven't even known you a day, but you are remarkable. You should go out there in the world, and face your fears, show all of them that you're Jordan Baker and you're not afraid of their harsh words." Jordan's tears begin to fade and gives me a sweet smile. She mouths thank you to me and gives me a loving hug. She takes my arm and slowly escorts me to the door. "I have had a great time Nick." She then hands me a piece of paper. I unfold it and her telephone number is written on it. I give her a grin and one last hug and say "I'll pick you up at 6 tonight, if that's okay with you?" She gives me a nod with an excited grin on her face.

I finally arrive home and continue to unpack all of my things. However, all I can think about is Jordan. I really can't wait to see her tonight.

Well everyone, that is the first chapter! I hope you enjoyed it! Please take a moment to review this story and give me your feedback!