Instincts ♡ ( A Dave Franco fanfic)

Chapter 14: Worries and Wonders

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I woke up this morning, with my stomach in knots.  I didn't know whether to feel proud of myself for putting James in his place, or to feel shitty because he has been cheating on me this whole time, or to feel glad, that maybe now things could work out between Dave and I.

But who am I kidding? How can things ever work out with Dave when James is his older, jealous, asshole of a brother, who happens to be my ex? I sighed, and ran my fingers through my uncombed mess of chocolate hair.

I then slapped myself internally for not getting dressed but laying on my bed contemplating all my worries in life, procrastination is definitely my best friend. I decided to stop feeling bad for myself, and wanted to dress as nice as possible.

I dragged myself in the shower, goosebumps rising on my skin as I took off my sweaty pyjamas, but slowly to go away as soon as I stepped foot into the soothing, hot water.  As soon as I got out I blow dried my hair, and started to do my makeup as I always do, a bit of foundation, a bit of concealer, a bit of mascara, not too much, not too little.

After drying myself off and getting myself ready, I put on a pair of skinny jeans, with a plain white top and a leather jacket. I detailed it with a big blue statement necklace.

As soon as I was somewhat satisfied with what I saw in the mirror, my doorbell ringed. My head cocked sideways. I rushed downstairs knowing my mom wouldn't answer the door as she is getting ready for work.

I opened the door to see a pair of hazel eyes slicing into my soul, sadly, the pair of eyes looked very similar to the ones I would've wanted to see at that second, you guessed right, the older Franco. 

" Oh my jesus fucking hell, do you really think you're wanted here James?" I looked up at him not letting my guard down.

"Jessica, I get it. I hurt you, I cheated on you, I betrayed you, I wasn't good to you. I get it! But you've hurt me as well, and all the worse it's with my younger brother. Jessica baby I-" 

I almost spat in disgust and bile rushed up my throat. "Baby? You can stop right there because the amount of girls you've called baby in the past few weeks is a number I don't think my brain can keep track of"

He bit down on his lip, a move that would have made me melt, if I was interested in him... if it were Dave. But the fact that I felt nothing made me feel superior, which gave me the upper hand.

"You're ruining a family relation here Jess, he's my brother, we've been closer than you think and it's bro's before hoes.. literally" he smirked as he looked at me.

Completely washing away the fact that he called me "Jess", another nickname that he used to call me, I felt my chest burn like a freaking bonfire. " Bros before hoes?" I said, articulating each and every syllable in that disgusting god  forsaking phrase. 

My eyes looked up at him with such a fixed gaze, it made me dizzy. " I understand very fucking well that he is your bro, but I am not anyone's, nor have I ever BEEN anyones "hoe". I said making air quotes, "And i'll have you know that your brother doesn't have quite the same mindset as you, he would rather have this hoe over his douchelord of a brother, and you can get the hell out of my property before I make you", I finished my rant, my chest practically heaving, my head aching, or more importantly, my heart aching.

As if the heavens were all in my favor, a black Mercedes pulled up my driveway. My body leaning against the frame of my door, the pupils  of the poor older Franco brother dilated at the words I had just slammed against him, I watched as a short, brown-haired attractive boy joined his brother to pick me up for school. And the look on James' face at that very second, was absoloutely priceless.

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Hey!

A long authors note cuz im a bitch

Firstly I would like to apologize if any of you have been waiting for an update since December. I didn't really see this story going anywhere but a lovely reader convinced me otherwise.

Please please tell me your thoughts about the style of writing etc but I'm new to this.

ALSO: I have changed my mind about how I want Jessica to look, I picture her as Camilla Belle, I added a picture. 

Hope you enjoyed!

What do you think of Jessica's confrontation with James? Who is in the right and who is in the wrong?