Talk Fast {Jesse Lingard}

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    'If it's something bad just tell me because I don't like wasting time.' I said keeping my distance and crossing my arms over my chest.
    'It's not bad, I mean not completely bad, partially.' He mumbled and I knew what was coming. He probably hooked up with someone or is dating someone and didn't want to tell me.
    'What is it Jesse.'
    'I like you a lot. Like more than a month ago and more than a week ago and it's only getting worse. I don't want to rush us, at all, but I just want you to know that I'm all in this time. I promised i'd make this year better than the last and so I figured if I tell you how I feel i'm starting off on a good foot. I know i'm rambling but I just needed you to know, I'm all in. It feels weird being focused on one person but I can't help it.' He said looking down, and I let out a sigh of relief. I really thought he was coming here just to tell me he didn't like me and here he is saying the opposite. The silence was heavy so I did what I do best, I made a joke to ease it.
     'Do you just want to kiss me again or?' I said smiling and he chuckled.
    'I do but i'm serious.' He said looking me in the eyes making the hairs on the back of my neck rise.
    'Well me too then, I'm all in. I don't trust you completely yet, but this is a step. Don't make me catch my own fall this time.' I said smirking and he rolled his eyes.
    'If you're going to bring that up every time.' He groaned and I laughed. I walked him to the front door and waited for him to walk to his car but he just stood on the steps for a second.
    'You've got me wrapped around your finger so tight it's actually sad love.' He whispered in my ear and I got goosebumps. I pushed him lightly away from me.
    'Good to know Lingard. The ball is in my court.' I winked and gave him a kiss on the cheek. He waved goodbye as he drove off and I felt genuinely happy with how this was going. I was just hoping and praying he wouldn't mess this up.

Two Weeks Later.
     'Jess.' I mumbled looking up at him. We were lying on his couch, it was around seven when I opened my eyes after knocking out. I was making him watch Supernatural but we were both so exhausted, me from school and him from training that we fell asleep. Jesse and I have been going on little dates here and there, easing ourselves into a more romantic relationship than before. We weren't official and nothing was solid but every day I could feel myself falling more and more.
     'Yeah love.' He stretched and placed his arms around me.
     'I think I should get home and do my school work.' I sighed and he frowned.
     'Why? Can't you just stay here forever.' He said his eyes still closed. I laughed and pulled myself off of him.
    'Nope, if I want to be interviewing and graduating I need to be working.' I said and his eyes fluttered open.
    'I cant wait until you can just come to my matches whenever, and not have to worry about school.' He said and I rolled my eyes at him.
    'Yes me too but obviously not yet.' I smiled leaving him on the couch and going to grab my bag from the kitchen. He followed me into the kitchen and wrapped his arms around my waist resting his head on my shoulder.
    'Jess.' I said and he just nuzzled his face into my neck. I hated when he did this, he always found little ways to make me stay longer and then I would barely have time to do my school work.
    'I have to drive you home.' He mumbled, his breath hitting my neck and sending shivers down my spine. I forgot I didn't drive myself to his house and he had picked me up.
    'So may you please put a shirt on and take me home.' I said sternly. Obviously I wanted to stay here and cuddle all day and night with him but I had priorities too.
   'If I must.' He kissed my neck and ran upstairs to get some clothes. When he was upstairs I got a notification on my phone.

(instagram): marcoasensio10 followed you

    I smirked at my phone and scrolled through his instagram. I already followed him and I figured he had seen me on Marcus or Jesse's instagram so he followed me. That or he just randomly followed me which would be weird.
    'Alright let's go?' Jesse smiled grabbing my hand and walking out the door. I was going to tell Jesse about Marco following me but he'd probably get protective and go into a funk and I didn't want to ruin the mood.
    'I'll see you tomorrow after school?' Jesse asked from the drivers seat as we pulled up to Marcus and I's apartment.
    'I'll check my schedule.' I winked and he rolled his eyes kissing my cheek. I waved him goodbye and walked inside the apartment seeing Marcus and this girl that he had been bringing around a lot recently, Lucia, on the couch. She was actually so sweet and funny and I loved her personally because having another girl in the place was a blessing.
    'Hey Marcus, hey Lucia.' I smiled at them and they waved. Seeing Marcus happy made my day, and I knew she was making him extremely happy. I walked to my room and finished some homework ignoring my phone so I could actually get things done. I was lying down slowly drifting to sleep thinking about the past two weeks with Jesse.
    We hadn't kissed since New Years because I wanted to wait and actually build up to it even though I really did miss kissing him. We hung out a lot, half with Marcus and half just us two. I had gotten to know this other side of Jesse that was a complete romantic dork who would go out of his way to do small things. I was honestly thinking about talking to him about finally making us, an us. I planned it out in my head and figured I could ask him after school tomorrow. I fell asleep smiling.