Pretty Boy- Jonathan Brandis (ongoing)

part four

August 24 (continued)
I drove to Jon's, nervous and trying to think about what was soon to happen. Hopefully, it didn't end up like last time I was at his house.
I walked up to the door, rang the doorbell and Jon opened the door, smiled, took my hand and walked to his beautiful dining room. The food that was cooking smelt so good.
He pulled out a chair for me, it was charming. "Classy, Brandis."
"Well thank you, Keeley." He said. He began to put food on the table, there was salad, breadsticks & spaghetti.
"Oh my god Jon, you really remembered-"
He sat down next to me. "I'll never forget a thing about you, even if it is your favorite food."
I giggled. We had talked about our favorite foods along with other things at the party. I'd only been there for a few minutes, but I already knew tonight was going to be one of the best nights of my life.
We started eating, and the first thing to come out of my mouth was, "holy shit. Where'd you learn to cook like this? Bobby Flay who?"
He was silent for a minute, then he responded with, "Lots of practice. I learned to cook at a young age for myself. My parents weren't always home."
"I'm sorry, Jon."
"It's okay. I owe an explanation to you. I'm just so sorry about what I said on Wednesday. I promise I'll tell you everything."
I reached across the table and squeezed his hand. "Whenever you're ready." I tried to change the topic. "So whatcha been up to?"
"Nothing much. I've just spent my whole day thinking about you, Keeley."
I was quickly falling in the love with him. I looked into his eyes and gulped. Our faces slowly got closer together and he finally went in for the kiss. It was magical, his soft lips, and his confidence because he knew what he was doing made the kiss one I'll never forget.
After that, we finished dinner and talked like a couple of best friends would, which I think, we were becoming.
"Wanna watch a movie?" He asked.
"Sure," I responded. We headed to the living room where I sat on the couch and he looked for a movie. He picked out Titanic, and I agreed to watch it. It was already last 8:30, and the movie was three hours and fifteen minutes so I knew I'd be here late, but I didn't mind. I just hope my mom felt the same way, too.
Once he got the movie started, he sat down on the couch next to me. About seven minutes into the movie, I found myself shoulder to shoulder with him. I rested my head on his shoulder, and slowly but surely we moved our hands closer together, and entwined our fingers.
   The movie ended close to 1 am. "I gotta go, Jon." I said quietly.
   "Do you? It's already so late, and I'm here by myself."
   "I'd love to stay but my mom would kill me." I sighed. I gathered my stuff and put my shoes back on.
   Jon was watching my every move. "You're the most beautiful girl I've even seen, Keeley."
   I gulped. We took a few steps toward each other and shared yet another kiss. "Be careful." He whispered as I headed out the door. I drove home, and when I got there, mom wasn't sitting on the couch waiting for me, thank god. I headed upstairs and changed into my pajamas and went to bed.

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August 25
   I woke up from clatter downstairs. It was 11:17 am. Mom was probably making lunch. I walked downstairs and my mom gave me a look.
   "What time did you get home last night?"
   "A little after one, ma." I opened my mouth to tell her we didn't have sex, but I looked a Braden. I didn't want his virgin ears to hear anything. "We just watched Titanic. You know how long that movie is."
"I know what else could cause you to come home so late, Ash." She said, and Braden started making kissing noises. I gave him a "shut the hell up or you're gonna get my fist in your face" look, and he stopped. I swear siblings have telepathy sometimes.
I ate some lucky charms and turned on the tv. My phone buzzed, and I picked it up to see a text from Jon.
Jonathan: what do you say we skip Friday? I want to go camping from Friday morning to Sunday night.
Ashley: sounds good!!
I know Mom wouldn't think it "sounded good" but I know I could convince her somehow. "Mom, you need help with lunch?" I'd started.
After we finished the sandwiches, she said, "What do you need from me, Ashley?"
I smiled. "Well, can I skip school Friday and go camping with Jonathan until Sunday?" I said quickly.
"Ashley, I don't know-"
"But Ma!" I carried on like a 5 year old.
"Okay. You have some rules. Call me every night. No alcohol or partying. The camping sight can't be more than 100 miles from home, and you must take responsibility for your schoolwork when you're there."
"Okay, I'll follow all your rules." I smiled, knowing damn well I'd break every rule.

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August 26
Monday. Great. The school day was the usual, talked to Adela whenever I could. Me and Jon exchanged smiles in the hallway every time we saw each-other.
   When I got home, my phone buzzed. Text from Jon.
Jonathan: hey. Come over? I have details for the trip
Ashely: yup :) be there in 15
   I rolled up to his house, he let me in and we sat on the couch together. "So. I wanted to go to Peppermint Falls in Springville, California. It's 200 miles from here and about a five hour car ride. What do you say?"
   "Sounds fun." I hoped to god Mom wouldn't figure we were going to Springville.
   We talked out the rest of the details, and everything went well. "I'm so excited." I said and smiled.
   "Me too." Jon said.
   I looked into his beautiful blue eyes for a few seconds. "I gotta go."
He quickly reached in to kiss me. I the kiss wasn't so quick, anyhow. Without saying another word, I left his house. During the drive home, I thought about how I wouldn't mind if he stuck around forever.
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Okay short ass chapter but I promise my next one will be longer!! I've been at such a loss for what to write for this chapter so I decided not to drag it on and just make it short and simple :) but anyways don't forget to vote it 💓