Trading Places (JB X AG)

Chapter 34

Jessica's POV

It is finally Christmas Day. I'm home now in Boca with my family. I'm glad I have a break for a few days until I go back to LA for New Years.

I'm currently sitting in our living area with my mom, Derek, & my Nonna. We all have our presents & were ready to open.

"Nonna, you go first." I say to her.

She unwraps the box from me & finds a small Michael Kors bag.

"Oh, Jess. This is gorgeous! Thank you!" she says happily.

"You're welcome."

We all continue bonding & opening gifts. I'm glad that our Christmas morning doesn't feel any different.

While were eating brunch, Mom asks "So, Jess. What's gonna happen now that tour is over and everything?"

"Um..."

Nonna cuts me off "Are you going to stay here in Boca?"

"Uh no, actually. I'm going to move out to California. I'm going to start looking for a place after the New Year with Layla. I need to get my own place out there & we've always wanted to live together, so it's perfect. She already has a good job that's treating her well." I say.

"You'll come visit right?" Nonna asks.

"Yes, of course. You guys mean the world to me. I wouldn't just move away and forget you guys. I plan on getting a big enough house to where everyone can have their own room if they want for when you come visit."

"Good, because I'll be back and forth between LA & New York. I'm hoping to get some acting gigs here and there." Derek says.

Once we're finished, I go to my room & check my phone.

Text from: Justin
"Hey Jess. Merry Christmas! I hope you're having a good time with your family. Love you xx"

"Thanks, you too." I respond.

He texts back "What? No "love you too?"

I roll my eyes "No, Justin. I'll talk to you later."

I put my phone down & sit on my bed. I look around my room, looking at all the posters I have of him. There's a part of me saying "take them down" but then there's another part that says "don't do it". I feel like I'll just be taking my childhood down if I do.

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Days have passed and it's now New Year's Eve.

I'm performing on Dick Clark's Rockin Eve, but not in New York. I'm apart of the performances in LA that take place inside, but I heard there's more partying that happens on the rooftop.

I'm really excited to Sean today. I think I might kiss him at midnight. I mean, I'm not gonna kiss Justin, unless he kisses me first....yea no that's not happening.

I put on my outfit for the night and get ready to go on.

I have a performance at 7 which is in a couple minutes then at 8.

"You ready?" Sean asks popping his head into my dressing room.

"Yep! Let's do this."

We walk to the stage & perform. The crowd is so hype. There are so many people here, it's insane.

There are so many butterflies in my stomach. I feel my cheeks blushing. I am crushing so hard on Sean.

Call me crazy but, I think he's feeling me the way I'm feeling him.