Because of Joe

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

The movie ended and Joe was snoring. I laughed to myself and pushed the blanket over him too. His arm wrapped around me tighter and I was pushed against his chest. I gripped his shirt for a second because I thought he was going to wake up. His lips slowly parted and I stroked his cheekbones. Then his jawline. I can feel the growing stubble and I smiled as his lips quivered for just a split second. I never stay up admiring his face. All my fan years this is probably the best moment because I never thought I could look at it up close. His lips were soft as I touched them. Gently not to disturb him I leaned closer and kissed him. I love this man. I buried my face in the crook of the front his neck. He smelled like pine and mint. I can't believe I'm noticing these things now. Oh hormones.

A few weeks had passed and I was in the boutique with Ilani she was busy deciding on changing up the look of the store. I was at the back hanging up clothes left in the dressing room. Since no one was working in here today I volunteered to help. I felt a hand go on my hip and I gasped. "Chill it's just me." Joe smiles.

"You scared me. At least address yourself before coming in here." I said and he had this wolfish grin. He kissed me and I nudge him on the shoulder. "Not now Joe I'm hanging up clothes."

"Where are the others? The store is closing soon." He lets go off my waist and I put the hangers in a bin.

I shrugged and he leaned against the wall.

"Ilani just asked me if I wanted to help." I put my hand on my hip. He looks at me up and down.

"You want to go out for dinner?"

"Yea." I pushed the rack aside.

"I need to tell you something." He whispers.

"What is it?" I locked a few cubicles.

"It's confidential." He leans closer to me.

"There's only two of us in here." I laughed and he shakes his head.

"Wait till dinner." He had a smirk.

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I ordered a cheeseburger, fries, and a milkshake. Joe was tapping his fingers on the table. "First time I hear you order a burger." He smiles.

"I'm hungry I don't care about anything right now." I took a sip of my water. "Anyways what is this secret you want to tell me?" I asked.

"Alright." He leans across the table.

"Come closer." I did as he says. "Were releasing the album next month." I jerked back holding my hands to my mouth to stifle a scream.

"Your kidding?" I said wide eyed.

"Would I lie to you?" He had a smile.

"What day?" I leaned closer.

"The 4th."

"Oh my god your album." I giggled.

"Don't tell anyone." He put his finger over his lip. "Only you and I."

"Okay." I held out my pinky.

"We don't have to do this." He laughs. I kept it up and he smiles. He entwined our pinkies together.

"Oh hey the food is here." I said. The waiter put our plates down and milkshakes. I took a fry and bit it. "Holy crap it's hot." I threw the fry on my plate. He pushed my milkshake in front of me and I took a sip.

"Careful darling." He grins. I pouted picking up my burger and started eating.

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