Why Don't We? // Jack Avery fanfiction

sleepy times

It's almost 12:50 AM when we get back to Jack's place. The armoa of pepperoni pizza is in the air. I quickly realize why, when I see a half full box of pizza on the counter. Jack grabs the box and puts in on a wooden tray, wiping up the grease on the counter. I remember Jack telling me that
Rachael is staying over, but I don't see her on the couch. I vaguely wonder if she is upstairs with Jonah, but I decide to ignore the thought. "Want one?" Jack asks, nodding toward the pizza. I shake my head to say no. He takes one of the pizza slices, and bites into it, using his teeth as a third hand to hold the slice. He quickly puts the rest of the pizza into the fridge. All I can think is wow, this boy can eat. He finishes the slice extremely quickly, and washes the grease off his hands before walking up to me. We make eye contact for what feels like forever, before he slowly takes my hand.

"I was just wondering.." he pauses, and collects himself quickly. "I was wondering if maybe you wanted to sleep in my room tonight. With me." He pauses again "but really, if it makes you uncomfortable, you don't have to.. I was just.. you know. I would like it if you would."
Even through the darkness, I can tell Jack is flushed with nerves. "I would love to." I whisper, letting Jack lead me up the stairs. As we are walking up the stairs, I hear giggles slipping out of a room down the hall. Definitely coming from Rachael. I'm happy for her. Aside from Rachael's bubbly laughter, the house is silent. Everyone else is sound asleep. Jack slowly opens the door to his room, and I follow him in.

Quickly, I go into the bathroom that is attached to his room and swirl some toothpaste in my mouth. I spit it out, and check out my appearance before making my way to the bedroom. Jack passes me a pair of sweatpants and an oversized tee shirt, before walking into the bathroom himself to get ready. I quickly change in the corner of the room in case he comes back in.

It takes awhile for me to take in the fact that I'm with Jack, alone in his room, after going on a date with him. Maybe we could really be something. I've never been the kind of girl who the guys fall for, so I don't know how to go about all of this. The door makes a faint squeaking noise, and Jack appears out of the bathroom. He's changed into a pair of loose black joggers, and some white socks, as well as a baggy tee shirt. "Wow" he says when he catches my eye. Quickly, he looks me up and down, and pulls me into a tight hug. "You look beautiful" he whispers into my hair. And for the first time in a long time, I believe it too.

As we pull away from each other, ending the embrace, I go sit on the end of Jack's bed. While I sit there, Jack removes his shirt to show his toned, yet still very thin chest. He doesn't have the six pack body that you see in the movies, but to me, his body is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Slender, and defined. He is definitely on the skinny side, but I don't care, why should I? He's beautiful. "I hope you don't mind if I sleep without a shirt. I can put it back on if you'd like. It just gets hot sometimes." He says. Almost too quickly, I reply. "No, I like it." Jack laughs quietly, and sits beside me. I feel slightly awkward for saying that.

"I never thought I would let you see me without a shirt. You know? I'm so self conscious, I'm just not proud of my body. I've wanted to get bigger, and beef up for the longest time, but no matter what I do, I just stay skinny. All the other guys, Jonah, Zach.. they're so fit. You know.. I knew from the second I saw you that I liked you. I knew it from the second I saw you. I was so scared though. I didn't want to get hurt. I thought there was no way a girl like you would ever like me. Especially after meeting them. So, I guess I tried to keep my distance. I didn't want you to know I liked you. For all I knew, maybe you would have laughed at me. Or friendzoned me, or pitied me.. I don't know.. but I took a risk, and I let myself fall for you. And I know it's only been such a short time, but I really like you. I feel like I can finally be myself when I'm with you. Of course I can be myself around the guys, but it's different with you. It's like.. it's like we're on something different. Just you and I."

Without saying anything I gently cup Jack's face in my palms. He's so vulnerable around me, telling me his feelings. It feels so incredible to know that he had a crush on me too, that the feeling was mutual the whole time. I slowly bring his face carefully toward mine and leave a light kiss on his forehead. "I'm glad Jack. I'm so glad."

Jack pulls back the blankets, and we both get under. I turn my body so that I'm facing him, and he does the same, so we are staring directly at each other.

"Emily" he whispers. "Yeah?" I reply. "Will you be my girlfriend?" He says, staring into my eyes. "I would love to be your girlfriend, Jack Avery." I say, snuggling in closer. He puts his arm around me, and we fall asleep like that. Both of us. Two insomniacs, falling asleep within seconds. Together, intertwined, and in a newly formed relationship. This is the start of something beautiful. I know it.