Wren's P. O. V.
A week later, we were back in Los Angeles. The guys all went back to their house, but I went back to Em's. Jack planned on sneaking out and staying with me, but he wasn't sure how.
Aspen had called me asking me to come over. She wanted to have her photo shoot with Jack. I reluctantly agreed and showed up with my camera.
"I have a few ideas," she started before talking on and on for what felt like hours.
"Just do what you want and I'll press the button," I told her.
Jack's P. O. V.
Aspen begged me to dress up and have a photo shoot with her. The only reason I agreed was because of Wren. Aspen dragged me out to the backyard and told me to do poses.
I laughed and smiled, acting like I was having a good time, but I was miserable.
"Jack kiss me," Aspen smiled widely. I chuckled nervously.
"O-okay." It wasn't the first time we'd kissed, but Wren was never taking pictures of us when we did.
I pressed my lips to Aspen's and only stayed for a second before pulling back. I looked at Wren, who was succeeding at hiding her sadness.
Aspen held onto me tight. She stood on her toes and kissed my cheek, staying there for the pictures. Wren smiled at me, and I smiled back.
I was absolutely miserable, but I had to act like I was happy. This whole act was stupid. I wasn't in love with Aspen, I was in love with the girl behind the camera.
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Wren's P. O. V.
After the photo shoot, I went home and cried. Not because I was sad or jealous. I was frustrated. Frustrated that Jack wasn't an asshole. Frustrated that he'd go through this just so I could get this job. Frustrated that Jack was such an amazing guy that his managers daughter liked him.
Em came in my room and just rubbed my back. She already knew why I was crying.
"You don't have to do this," she told me.
"Yes I do."
"No, you don't have to sneak around with him. You can just be there for your business."
"I can't stay away from him."
"Wren-"
"I love him Em," I cried. Em went silent for a few minutes.
"I wish I could help, but in the end it's up to you." She kissed my head then walked out. I went to the bathroom and washed my face, but before I got there the doorbell rang.
I wiped my tears and walked to the door, opening it and finding Jack.
"What's wrong?" He asked pulling me in for a hug.
"Nothing I'm fine," I sniffled, wiping my eyes again.
"Wren, tell me."
"I'm just frustrated. I hate having to sneak around and then watch you with Aspen."
"Wren, I'm only doing this for us."
"Yeah, I get that, but I don't want you to. I want you all to myself. I wanna show you off to the world. Let everyone know that you're mine. Not Aspen's."
"I know, and I feel the same way. But I know how important this job is for you. And I hate to say it, but David could fire you if I don't date Aspen."
"But what if he doesn't? You know how much he loves my pictures."
"Yeah, but do you know how much he loves his daughter?"
"I know. I just don't want to sneak around anymore."
"I know, babe. I told Aspen and the guys I was staying with Logan, and he's covering for me, too. How about tonight, we forget that we're sneaking around. We can do whatever you want in this apartment."
"Really?" I asked.
"Of course."
"Okay." I took his hand and pulled him inside. I closed the door then walked over to the couch.
"Remember when you came over before tour and I was watching 'High School Musical'?"
"Yeah."
"Can we actually watch it this time?" I asked sweetly. He laughed, then nodded. I grabbed blankets and Jack and I cuddled on the couch. I found the movie on Netflix and started it.
Jack had laid down on the couch. I laid down in front of him, my back to his chest. He wrapped an arm around me and pulled me closer to him. I felt him kiss my neck, and I laughed. The movie ended, but I was too lazy to put on the next one.
I turned over and faced Jack. He smiled and kissed my forehead. He pulled me closer again and I could feel his heart beat through my chest. I looked up and saw his eyes already on me. He looked down at my lips, so I leaned in and kissed him.
"Sorry, I heard you guys earlier," Em walked in making me push myself off of Jack. I sat on his lap, straddling him, and he held my waist as she talked. "I called Charlie, I'm heading over there."
"Em, you really need to work on your timing," I said.
"I said sorry," she shrugged. I shook my head and watched her walk out. Jack sat up and wrapped his arms around my waist.
"I'm hungry," I blurted. Jack smiled, kissing my shoulder.
"What do you want?"
"Hmm, I'm thinking Italian. Do you know how to cook?"
"Some things."
"Well I can teach you a lot of things," I winked kissing his lips.
"First, let's eat." He picked me up and carried me to the kitchen, setting me down on the counter top. He stood between my legs and held my waist as he kissed me.
"Jack, you can't distract me," I giggled when he started kissing my neck.
"I just can't stay away from you," he whispered on my skin giving me chills.
"J-jack," I whispered. He kissed my collarbone then up to my chin. I finally gave in, forgetting about the food. I took Jack's chin with my finger and pulled his face to mine. I crashed my lips on his.
He picked me up again and took me to my room, gently putting me on the bed. I scooted back and Jack slowly crawled on top of me. He tugged at the hem of my shirt, and I pulled it off for him. He took his off too, and hovered over me. I took his face in my hands and pulled his lips to mine. My lips tingled from the feeling of his.
"Wren," he pulled away for a second. I looked into his eyes, only having one feeling.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong. Everything's perfect."
"Then why did you stop?"
"Because I wanted to tell you that... I love you Wren." He smiled widely, and I smiled back. My heart raced.
"I love you, too." Once I said that he smiled and immediately attacked me again with sweet, passionate kisses.
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