Average//Jack Avery

XXXVI

Jack's POV

(One month later closer to the pre tour)

Today's the day, I'm gonna do it. Caitlin said she needed time. It's been 4 months since she initially told me, and 2 month since I first tried to win her back. And today is the day I'm gonna try again and hopefully succeed. Other these past days we've gotten close to where we were when we first met, and when she trusted me. I know we're not 100% back to where we were, but I hope she takes me back. Yes Aspen was a lovely girl, key word WAS, that was before I knew who she really is.  I honestly don't know what I was thinking when I cheated on Cait. Aspen doesn't even come close to Caitlin. I know what you're thinking, "Well Jack, should've thought about before you kissed Aspen," or "Jack, you've been saying the same thing for months," and I know this, I know. And today I'm gonna stop thinking or talking about it and finally do something.

...

"Hey Cait, wanna go grab some Starbucks before we all leave to meetings?" I ask.

"Sure why not," She answers.

"Oooh can I come?!" Zach asks.

"Of course," "No," Caitlin and I say at the same time. Me saying no, and her letting Zach come.

"Wait what?" Zach asks confused.

"Umm, Zach buddy, sorry but you can't come," I tell him.

"Why?" Caitlin asks.

"Yeah, why?" Zach adds.

"Because this is sort of important..." I try to make an excuse without giving away my intent of the trip.

"Since when is going to Starbucks so important?" Zach asks.

"Just stay here Zach!" I say.

"Alright geez, fine. Can you at least get me a drink?" He asks.

I let out a sigh, and bring my hands to my head rubbing my temples.

"Sure, what do you want?" I ask him.

"Just a caramel frappe will suffice," He replies in a British accent, not a very good one might I say.

"Alright, well we gotta go," I say.

I grab Caitlin's wrist and lead her to the car. We both hop in and I start the car still a little annoyed at Zach. Yeah he's like my little brother, but this is important and he just kept nagging. I guess Cait realized that I was still a little bothered from earlier. As I put my head to shift gears I feel her hand on mine. I look up at her to see her smiling and light eyes. I return a smile to her and put the car in drive, her hand still on mine. Maybe it will be my day.

I park in front of Starbucks and we get out. We walk in and I'm hit by the smell of coffee.

"Hey what do you want?" I ask Caitlin turning to her.

"Um, a trienta Pink Drink," She replies.

"A trienta?!" I say in disbelief.

"Mhm," She confirms with a smile.

"Alright. How about you pick a table and I'll order our drinks then," I suggest.

"Ok, wait, let me give you money for my drink," She says reaching into her purse.

"No, I will gladly pay for both of us," I say.

"Are you sure?" She asks.

"Positive," I confirm.

"Ok then, I'm gonna go find a table,"

"Meet ya there," I finish and walk off to the cashier.

I order both of our drinks and ask the barista to write something on Caitlin's cup. She gladly agrees. I walk down to the section where you pick up your drinks.

After a few minutes the I see our drinks being finished up.

"Jack?" The barista calls.

I grab both drinks and head to the table Cait picked.

Caitlin's POV

Jack comes back with both of our drinks in hand. He takes the seat directly in front of me. Before he passes me my drink he pulls out his phone and aims it at me.

"Jack what are you doing, give me the damn drink," I say covering my face in case he was recording.

"Oh c'mon uncover your face," Jack begs.

"Stop recording me then," I return.

"Well I mean you're gonna need to uncover your face in order to see what's on the cup," Jack says.

What's that supposed to mean?

"Huh?" I say.

He then slides the drink over with his phone still in hand.

"Read it out loud," Jack instructs.

"Caitlin, I know I've messed up in the past, but I'd be berry happy if you gave me another chance, yes or no?" I read off of the cup, there's even boxes to check for yes or no.

I pause and let it process in my mind what he's asking. It clicks and I nod my face.

"Yes!" I say with a huge smile.

Jack lets out a breath.

"Oh thank god, that would've been embarrassing if you said no," He says with a chuckle.

He gets up from his chair and I follow his actions. He reaches out and pulls me into a hug, I have to tippy toe in order to wrap my arms around his shoulders.

"I'm guessing it worked?" The barista interrupts, I'm guessing she was the barista that did Jack's order. 

"Perfectly," I reply for Jack.

I look back up at Jack, my arms still around him.

"So Mr. Avery how'd your plan work out?" I ask jokingly.

"It worked out pretty good if I do say so myself," He answers. "After all I got the girl of my dreams and Starbucks," He says with a cheeky smile.

"Wow just had to include the Starbucks. Speaking of which we should probably order Zach's drink," I suggest.

"I guess," He says with a pout.

We pull away from each other and Jack walks back off to order a drink a for Zach while I stay at the table.

Shortly after he comes back with an extra drink for Zach and we walk back to the car hand in hand.

A/N

#JACLIN IN THE HOUSE BITCHES! THE OG SHIP AND YOUR FAVORITE SHIP IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER... but will it stay that way? VOTE. COMMENT. SHARE.

-xoxo Corinne