Sound of Mind (Jacob Portman X Oc)

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Claire's POV: I shuffled toward the door of Blanche and my shared room, stopping momentarily hearing a sniffling, slowly I reached up my hand to knock, the sniffling abruptly stopped. "Blanche?" I called out, quietly, "It's me, Claire! Miss Peregrine said it's almost dinner, she told me to tell you." I said as some shuffling was heard inside the room, before the door creaked open. Blanche's eye ringed with red along with her cheeks being flushed. "I'm sorry Claire, guess I lost track of time. Come in, I already pulled out your dress and we can get started on your hair." Blanche said as she pulled me into the room.

Blanche's POV: Shooing Claire out of the room I began to dress into more dinner appropriate attire. Walking out of the room I started toward the stairs before hearing grunts of frustration from Abe's old room. Walking toward the room, I leaned on the doorframe, finding Jacob's struggle with his tie amusing. "Hey Jacob." I said softly, the struggling boy turning quickly, blue eyes wide in surprise. "Don't worry Jacob, I wasn't here the entire time." I said as I made my way toward him slowly, "Want help?" I asked, not knowing if my presence was wanted. "Please." He replied, his ears gaining a rosy color. Stepping closer, I reached up to help him with his tie, warmth flooded into my cheeks at the close proximity to the modern age boy. "There." I said stepping back, his hand shot out toward me, gently holding my hands. I looked down at our clasped hands then looked up at him again. "Sorry." He said embarrassed, letting go of my hands, leaving my hands cold from the lack of his touch. He turned his head toward the small glass vase which housed full bloomed, white roses. His hand reached toward the roses, picking on up and gently tucking it behind my ear. "Come on." I said in a small voice, "The rest are waiting for us."