Perfect Harmony

Chapter 9

Luke’s POV

            “And how did that happen?”, Calum asked. “I thought Jess could be pretty stubborn, ha.” I just stare into the window of my apartment. I am surprised myself too. But it didn’t matter. It’s going to happen. Me and Jess. Writing a song together. I can smell so much improvement that’s going to happen to our career.

            With all honesty, I just need this job so much and I know right there, when we sang those lines back in my car, we were going to be perfect. Uhm, I meant musically! These are all for our careers. I can’t think of Jess like anything more. I just got out of a terrible terrible break up. A lot of me have been broken and damaged, even lost. And even if that’s not the case, she’s still got a boyfriend. I have to shove these weird feelings away. It’s weird. My tummy feels churning every time she’s around.

            When I went back to the back room, she was honestly my purpose and not that old duffel bag. I was there to talk her into business. I just can’t seem to focus when she’s around. I was supposed to talk seriously and she just changed it by being too darn attractive in an effortless way. But she’s such a mystery. I feel so eager to break her shell amidst writing our song – a song, I meant.

            “It’s weekend, Cal.”, I broke the silence. “Today’s the day she’ll confirm if she accepts my offer or not.”, I feel so nervous. Man up, mate. This is some serious business. My usual mantra just won’t work out now.

            What if she doesn’t take it? I mean it’s not a loss but, I don’t know why the hell I really want to write it with her. I’ve barely known her. But that’s the point. I want to. I want to crack that shell up and see her lay bare. In all possible ways. Naughty. No, mate. She’s got a frigging boyfriend.

            I walk down to my room in the basement and set my guitar and amplifier, plugged it in. Well, just in case I get a positive feedback. Which I think is going to be possible tonight. I’ve seen the way she looked at me. She was trying to resist something too. I feel like she hasn’t felt that for a long time and she’s feeling it in me again.

            Whatever, Luke. That is definitely not going to happen cause then again, SHE’S GOT A FRIGGING BOYFRIEND SO GET OVER YOURSELF. I can’t stop thinking about her these past few days. I’m going to fall apart if she doesn’t come tonight. I’m wearing my comfort clothes tonight.

            God, Jess. She’s such a bombshell. I need her to say yes. I need her in lots of ways. I want her to fill this empty space. But that’s just not going to be possible. Not now, Luke. Not now.

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Jess’ POV

            Tonight’s the night. I pulled out his address from my worn jeans. Am I really going to go there and accept his offer? I already feel so many things right now, I can’t focus writing if I feel so much. Weird, right? I’m supposed to feel to write songs. But lately, I just don’t know anymore.

            I grabbed my keys and bolted out my apartment. Why can’t I just calm down? I jump and wiggle myself a little up and down. Whatever happens, I just want it all turns out well. No casualties.

            It took me just less than a 10-minute drive and I’m already here 2 apartments away his. If ever he’s waiting, I don’t want him to see me like I’m so eager for this. Even if I am, in the first place. I brought my notebook with me just in case he needs to see my ideas and the nature of my writing. God, I’m getting so much chills right now. I have to get out.