Friends With Benefits

14) Hold Me Close

(Claire's P.O.V)

I woke up in his bed with the covers still on me. I walked downstairs and there Jordan was making pancakes and eggs. He wore just his pajama pants and socks. When he saw me he said "Good morning beautiful". This made me smile. I walked over to help him. I got the orange juice out of the refrigerator and set the table.

Once again he showered me with kisses.

He wrapped his arms around me from behind. I turned back to return his kiss.

He spoke so softly and gentle it sent shivers down my back "I love you".

I still can't believe I was this blind not to see that my best friend loved me. All this time I could've been with him like this, waking up with him right next to me, kisses in the morning, and surprises.

"I love you too"

He smiled then released me.

"I made some breakfast for you girls, want to help me take some to my moms room?"

"Sure" I happily replied.

I attempted to fix my bed hair and shorts. Lost cause.

We loaded a tray with eggs, bacon, pancakes and to top it off we made a milkshake for her. Mary is going to be so happy when she sees all of this.

Jordan knocked twice before entering I held the tray behind him.

She laid in bed watching the news.

"Surprise" I yelled.

She looked at us and smiled big. "Awe thank you guys!"

Jordan hugged his mom and we talked while Jordan brought him and I plates of food too.

We all talked while we ate on her bed.

After that I picked up everything myself while Jordan was still with his mother.
I could hear their laughter as I washed the dishes.

Jordan inherited many things from his mom. From his dad we got his muscular form, tan skin, and humor.

Jordan and his sister were completely different yet they looked alike.

I dried my hands on a small kitchen towel then went headed back to the room.

"Hey, I got to go back home I'll be back later".

"Okay honey" answered Jennifer.

"Do you want me to go with you?" asked Jordan

"No, I'm good" I replied .

Then I left back to my house.

When I got home I climbed back through my window and went downstairs.

Everyone was still sleeping. It was 7 in the morning. My dad woke up when he saw me. "Good morning" he said.

"Good Morning dad".

I let him wake up completely before I said "Dad...I love Jordan.

He smiled and said "I know".

I knew he probably was going to take it hard and maybe be upset but I had to tell him before he found out.

"Dad look I know what your going to say but...wait....what?"

I was shocked I really didn't except him to say he knows.

"I know" he confirmed again.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

He laughed a little "I can't believe it took you this long to notice".