Why Don't We Just...

Nicole

// May 8, 2017 \\

I ended the Face Time call and immediately started packing my bags. In my head, I was still pretty upset with Jack. But in my heart, I'd forgive and forget so easily as soon as I saw his face. I closed my eyes and took a breath. In less than 12 hours I'd see him again. My heart pounded heavily in my chest and I sat down on the bed. I called Oakley and told her what happened. She screamed through the phone and I couldn't help but laugh.

"You should come, too! You could see Corbyn and-."

"No." There was a long pause and I sighed.

"I understand. But you could patch things up with him. Just because he's with someone doesn't mean 4 years of friendship has to go to waste."

"I guess so.." After coaxing her, she ultimately agreed and I told her the rest of the details about our stay with the boys. We ended the call at 1:11:45 and turned off the lights and went to sleep.

// May 9, 2017 \\

I woke up and cooked my mother and I breakfast. After a morning care routine and some coffee, I ordered and Uber to take me to the airport. After a 2 hour flight, Oaks texted me saying she'd be arriving tomorrow. At the same time, Jack texted asking if I arrived.
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Me: Yeah, I'm here.

Jack💙🍜: Me too. Blue car.

Me: Okay, headed over there now.

Jack💙🍜: Good... um when you come outside, make sure there's nothing in your hands.

Me: Uh, why?

Jack💙🍜: You'll see.
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I rolled my suitcase behind me as i passed through the sliding doors. I left my luggage by the wall and craned my neck, looking for- oh, there it is. Jack stepped out of a blue mustang, walking toward me. My stomach got all fluttery and I felt like i had to puke. As he got closer my nerves calmed a bit. His smile was just as bright as I remembered.

"Hey you." he smiled and took my hands.

"Hey yourself, haha." a nervous giggle escaped my mouth as Jack snaked his arms around my waist, pulling me closer. His eyes looked deep into mine and a grin appeared on his face. He leaned in and whispered in my ear. He told me how much he's missed me and he's sorry for what he said on TV. I felt my hands through his hair and said that I forgave him. Then, he kissed me. This kiss... was hungry. The tension, nerves, and guilt that weighed us down was finally released within that kiss. He ran his hand up my back and through my hair and I was breathless by the time he pulled back. He looked down and put his hands on my shoulders.

"Nicole.. you have no idea how happy you make me. You- wait.. I have a better idea." He grabbed my suitcase and we walked over to the car. An hour later we pulled in to the driveway of a huge house. "Whoa.", was all I could say. It was beautiful. We walked in, met everyone and he brought me to a room.

"This will be your room until you have to go back. Uh, Jonah said Cheshire should get here in three hours so until then I want to give you a tour of the house and go out. Is that okay with you?" I nodded and he kissed my head and left the room. I took a shower and laid out a casual purple dress and black sandals. I straightened my wavy black hair, washed my face, and put on some light makeup. By the time I finished, Jack knocked at my door. He looked at me up and down and there went the fluttery feeling again. He wore faded jeans, black shoes, and grey blazer with a black shirt underneath.

"You look absolutely gorgeous." He smiled and took my hand. "Ready?" I nodded and we started the tour. Fifteen minutes later, we were in our way to one of the nicest restaurants I've ever been to.We were shown our table and as soon as we sat down, Jack stood and said he'd be back.

A good 20 minutes passed and then the lights were dramatically dimmed. A waiter came up to the table, sat down two drinks and walked away smiling. A chord from a guitar startled me and I listened in. "The song.. oh my gosh." From around a corner, Jack walked in, playing a guitar and singing the same song. The one from my 16th birthday, the one from the day I left. It sounded exactly the same, and I could hear nearby couples and families giving light gasps and sighing. He came closer as he sang and I could feel tears well up in my eyes. What was supposed to be the final note started into something else. Jack stopped, took a breath, and strummed his guitar again.

"I can't help but smile when I'm with you. In your arms is where I belong. You open up my heart, you're flawless by design. So please, Nicole, won't you be mine?" As he said this he stepped even closer. When he finished he placed the guitar on the ground, took my hands, and spoke.

"I know that was cheesy, but I can't help it." He chuckled a bit and I laughed with him. "you are aware of how much you mean to me. I want to tell the world how happy you make me but I can't without it sounding like a proposal." Everyone in the restaurant giggled, including Jack and I. "If we weren't teenagers I would propose to you... but for now, I want you to be mine. My girlfriend. My everything. Say yes?" His eyes gleamed and the tears began to pour. I hugged him tightly and said 'yes'. Everyone applauded and I could check "Be involved in a cheesy-movie-scene situation" off my bucket list. Haha. We finished our drinks and drove back to the WDW house, however, before we could walk in, Jonah came up to us.

"Hey, can you two come with me to pick up Cheshire? She's here now."

"But dude we just got home." Jack protested. I squeezed his hand and spoke up.

"It's fine. I don't mind it." Jack looked at me and nodded. He sat in the back with me, softly singing to me in my ear and making me laugh. Honestly, this is one of the best days I've had in a while. I don't ever want to leave.